Been going here for all my life. Best fried rice in Houston! Family owner and friendly.read more

This was my first time eating here. I will say I didn't imagine a Medium size to be soo much food…read morefor me, definitely a four person meal or more. They serve you up to the brim! The fried rice was a 10/10 (they put shrimp in it). Egg rolls were a 8.5/10. The chicken was a 7.5/10. Id say the sea food here is a better option. I wish I had a photo to show the fried shrimp I also got along with this meal but it was too good I forgot about taking a photo. Really great place though!

Great family owned spot! I got the fried fish and fried rice and it was so good! Everything was…read morefresh, hot, and flavorful. Definitely will be back to try more of their food!

Slow service taking for ever when we come first they serve the 2nd or 3rd person after us food was…read moreok,and rude service then they charge a gratuity when I don't leave one of service be careful won't be coming back

The plates are complete, well-served, and full of flavor. Everything is well seasoned, very fresh,…read moreand truly delicious The service was very good -- the young lady who assisted us was attentive, kind, and professional As a constructive note, the place could improve the maintenance of the facilities, especially the entrance and exit areas. A pressure wash and quick table recovery/cleaning would make the experience even better. Overall, a great place for fresh and tasty seafood. We enjoyed it and would come back. Los platos son completos, bien servidos y muy sabrosos. Todo está bien sazonado, muy fresco y con excelente sabor La atención fue muy buena; la chica que nos atendió fue muy atenta, amable y profesional Como recomendación constructiva, sería bueno mejorar el cuidado del local, especialmente las áreas de entrada y salida. Un lavado a presión y la recuperación inmediata de las mesas harían la experiencia aún mejor. En general, un muy buen lugar para comer mariscos frescos y sabrosos. Volveríamos. #Hashtags: #MamboSeafood #FreshSeafood #GoodFlavor #WellSeasoned #GreatService #HoustonEats #SeafoodLovers #HonestReview #GoodFoodGoodVibes

I will forever be a friend of mambo seafood. Some of the best food you can get in Houston Texas…read more Their fish and shrimp are made to perfection and always fresh and full of flavor. Also, you cannot go wrong with the mambo fried rice. It's literally the best. To make it extra special put some of that hot habanero sauce on it and man you're talking about you got a great meal. Also, the pricing here is great. Where can you get a meal for lunch for around $10? Such a great value in my opinion. Also, recently they started up a loyalty program, which I think is amazing I come here all the time and I will absolutely take advantage of this. The service is usually really fast too. They'll get you in and out of here in like 15 or 20 minutes. All of their locations are consistently really good. Easy five star review.

Went for first time on Sunday morning it was well worth the drive across town. Had the eggs with…read morenopales & chorizo and it was delicious! It's served with black beans, potatoes and toast. The portion was generous, which wins me over. My cappuccino was perfect. Left there full and happy : ) Was told there will be a second location of Cochinita opening in the Northside area so that will be closer for me, yay!

Had a random weekday off and decided to have brunch with friends and knock off a place on our…read morefoodie list. Cochinita & Co caught my attention because of owner and chef Victoria Elizondo who was a James Beard semifinalist, Culture Map chef of the year and her restaurant was ranked as one of the top 100 in Houston. The restaurant is located near EaDo and is easy to find. It's in a small strip of businesses so parking can be tight when it's busy. We came with about 30 minutes left for breakfast before they rolled out their lunch menu. There was a few tables of people enjoying their breakfast, but the place got really busy about an hour into lunch. Customer service was great. I needed help making some ordering decisions and the staff steered me in the right direction. I specifically came for breakfast. I started off with an iced Horchata Latte. This drink was excellent. You got all the flavors of a traditional horchata with the cinnamon while still having the coffee flavor present. It was a very well balanced drink. For my entree I went with their popular chilaquiles. They said this is their number one seller for breakfast and I could totally see why. I went with the red chile salsa for the spicy version, but you can also get it with a salsa verde. It comes with black beans, fried egg (you can request a different cook if you desire), crema, queso fresco and green onions. You can add a protein for an additional charge. I added chorizo to mine. Chilaquiles is not something I ever order but I had to try it here. I am so glad I went out of my comfort zone because this dish was amazing. Now I've had bites here and there of chilaquiles but was never blown away, hence me not ordering it. The chips were coated throughout and kept it's crunch through the whole meal. All the components of the dish worked in perfect harmony. I liked mine with the chorizo addition. The egg was nice and runny and I would consider adding another egg next time. It was a generous portion and a heavy meal, but I powered through the whole thing because it was so good. They had a nice display of baked goods and I could not pass up the pretty cinnamon roll. I got the last one and it looked very promising. It ended up being just ok. They served it room temp so it ate very dry. It would have been good if it was heated up and gooey. We ended up wasting most of it. Overall, this visit was long overdue but worth the wait. I'm still thinking about the chilaquiles a week later. I will most definitely be back to check out more of their menu.

This is one of the newer Saltgrass Steak Houses, now located in Gulf Gate…read more Although the downtown convention center location is waaaay closer for us, dealing with paid parking or convention crowds isn't worth it...unless we MetroRail, but that's a whole other adventure I'm not always willing to take. We've been to this location SO many times now. The staff of young servers are all great. I think we almost always get Devon or Christian (hey, guys!). And they have to put up with my partner's lame dad jokes. :) I always get the salmon and veggies. Beau likes their prime rib on Saturday and Sunday (it runs out though!). Don't fill up on their bread. Or their salads... save room for cheesecake, y'all. This location has a very large private dining room, a bar area, main dining, and outside patio. And plenty o' parking.

We went here with my parents for dinner and a couple of drinks, hoping to have a relaxing and…read moreenjoyable evening. Unfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing. We sat at a table in the bar area, which wasn't particularly busy. There were still several open tables and plenty of room at the bar. We ordered a couple of draft beers and a frozen margarita, and somehow it took about 15 minutes just to get our drinks. To make matters worse, the drinks were wrong. The margarita was served on the rocks even though we specifically ordered it frozen, and when we questioned it, there was an argument about what we had ordered. The tall draft beer we ordered came out as a short. The waitress who took our order wasn't the person who delivered it, so apparently no one was checking the order before bringing it to the table. I also ordered soup and a salad and never received my soup at all. Throughout the evening, we had to repeatedly try to flag down a server whenever we needed anything. Once we finally got someone's attention, it would take another 10-15 minutes to get a drink or whatever we were requesting. It was incredibly frustrating and completely took away from what should have been a relaxing night out. We've been to other locations and have never experienced this level of poor service. I also remember that when we first started coming here, a manager would regularly come by to check on the tables and make sure everything was going well. That no longer seems to happen, and unfortunately, based on this experience, I can understand why. This location really needs to focus on properly training its servers to know what they are serving and making sure orders are being checked before they reach the table. The bar service also needs some serious attention. Taking 15 minutes to pour a draft beer or serve a frozen margarita that is already prepared is simply unacceptable, especially when the bar area isn't even busy. It's frustrating because this location is only a 3-minute drive from us, but after this experience, I'd rather drive 20 minutes to another location just to receive decent service. Hopefully management takes this feedback seriously because the food and drinks are enjoyable when the service is actually there. We just shouldn't have to spend the entire evening trying to get someone's attention.

Wonderful place for comfort food…read more Loves: redfish dip, chargrilled oyster, biscuits (this was the star of the meal) and fried okra Ok, but wouldn't get again: stone crab and shrimp & grits ( flavor was not what I expected) Service was exceptional!! Ambiance was cozy and casual.

Got to come back here with some visitors! More people means…read moremore food! Great food and service. Parking in the garage or on the street (which is apparently free via app after 7??). Faves: Marinated crab fingers Smoked redfish dip Biscuits Fried okra BBQ blue crabs Flounder (daily catch) Banana pudding (No bananas for me, but beloved by everyone else)

Good fried fish good customer service, it's a small location, inn t…read moreAnd out place. Cashier Asien speaks English over all good place to eat some fried cravings

My friend told me about this spot and I tried it. The fish and shrimp was fried well and good…read moretaste. The fries had a good season. Nice servers, took orders quickly and freshly cooked it and served it in a nice time. Inside was good except a very huge fan in front of the counter and close to the seats of waiting for order. However, it did keep it cool inside.

Beautiful atmosphere, karaoke playing, everyone having a great time. Variety of entertainment…read morethroughout the evening. Our party of 10 was accommodated in a good space. Our server was attentive and friendly. The drinks were nice and strong. I ordered the shrimp fried rice and I wasn't impressed. A little on the salty side but large enough to share with a few others. The shrimp cocktail looked delicious with fresh avocado and pico de gallo. If anything I will come back for the entertainment and drinks. Good time had by our group. Would recommend.

Amazing Mexican food (specializing in seafood) at a spacious venue where they also have karaoke…read morenight, exceptional service with servers that check on you periodically and are also very prompt in bringing out the food, and great vibe overall. They also serve excellent horchata as well. Highly recommended!

The best micheladas and fried rice in Houston . Hands down…read more The service is good although it's not in a very good area. But their food makes up for it. The hostesses are polite and recognize if you come back. They have some small arcade games for kids to play and a nice patio which is a great spot to grab a drink with your friends. Bottom line : Not a high end spot, it's just a plain restaurant with really good food. Must Try.

First time here. We ordered a dozen raw oysters and house special fried rice. The oysters were fat,…read morejuicy and fresh. Definitely satisfied my oyster craving. The fried rice was smoky and tasty with chicken, shrimp and barbecue pork. Big portion for the price with plenty to share and leftover. Service was friendly. The interior is spacious and simple. Delicious food at great value. Will be back to try other menu items.

I've dine in at this place before and it was a great experience. I sat at the bar, and the…read morebartender was extremely friendly. She informed me that each cocktail was specially crafted by the "head bartender" and even let me try some samples. I believe at that time, I tried the Loaded Mashed Potato Balls and they were delicious/unique. This time around, I ordered the chicken Alfredo via DoorDash and had it delivered to my job. I can confidently say that my order was freshly made and was still indeed warm when it arrived. The sauce was nice and creamy and paired well with the fettuccine noodles and diced grilled chicken. The portion of the pasta was satisfying and was enough for me to eat about 4 servings from it. The ambiance of the restaurant is very lowkey and chill but nicely decorated and well lit. I would consider this restaurant and specifically this location a hidden gem.

Jonathan's The Rub - East End…read more I frequent this location almost weekly, so it's safe to say I'm a regular! The staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. They're always happy to answer questions or offer recommendations. Happy Hour Happy hour is a HUGE plus! It's offered Monday through Saturday (yes, even Saturday!) from 2-6 PM at the bar. There are several drink options featuring gin, tequila, and vodka, along with wine and beer selections. My personal favorite is the grapefruit sangria. As for the happy hour food, you really can't go wrong! * Chicken Satay: Flavorful and well-seasoned. * Chicken Tenders: Available regular or Buffalo-style. You get two generously sized tenders. * JTR Sliders: Absolutely delicious! * Garlic Knots: Another solid choice. Lunch & Dinner Smash Burger: Hands down, one of my favorite smash burgers! It comes with cheese, pickles, Jonny sauce, and a generous portion of fresh-cut fries. What sets this burger apart is the seasoning and those perfectly crispy edges. The fries are the cherry on top! If you're a burger lover, this is a must-try. Soup de Julio: It was okay, but in my opinion, it could use a little more spice to bring out the flavors. Chicken Alfredo: I ordered mine with blackened chicken, chipotle, and added broccoli. AMAZING! The combination of flavors was delicious, and I would absolutely order it again. Houston & Greek Salads: I've tried both with blackened chicken, and both are great options. However, there are a couple of things worth mentioning. The Greek salad does not come with a traditional Greek dressing, so if you're specifically craving that classic Greek salad flavor, this may not satisfy the craving. The Houston salad, on the other hand, comes with a creamy dressing that has a little kick to it, which I really enjoy. My biggest complaint is the inconsistency between dine-in and takeout salads. When dining in, the salads are served with a sliced chicken breast. However, when ordering takeout, I've repeatedly received chopped chicken pieces that are often dry, hard, and disappointing. They previously served the sliced chicken breast with takeout orders as well, and I wish they would return to that. I generally dislike returning food, so I've kept the salads despite the disappointing chicken. Unfortunately, if this continues, I'll probably have to switch to fried chicken for my takeout salads, even though I'd prefer the healthier grilled option. Dessert Apple Crumble Cheesecake: It was okay, but I think it has the potential to be much better. Adding some cooked or sautéed apples into the cheesecake mixture before baking, or even as a topping, could really elevate the flavor and texture. That said, I would order it again. It pairs nicely with a cup of coffee and a good movie! Overall I'm clearly a serial eater at this location, and there's a reason I keep coming back! The food is consistently good overall, the staff is friendly, and the happy hour is one of the best perks. There are a few areas where I think improvements could be made, particularly with the takeout salads, but my overall experiences have been very positive. Jonathan's The Rub - East End remains one of my go-to spots, and I definitely recommend giving it a try!