Molina Cantina is serving up delicious Mexican cuisine with great service. The ambiance was lovely on a Friday evening. They have lots of great options on their menu from taquitos to mole. Everyone in our party ordered different dishes and let's just say everyone raved about how delicious dinner and margaritas were. ... You know the food was delicious when you started taking pictures as the dishes arrived, but didn't capture the rest. read more

Molina's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered my usual tonight when coming here. I had the Tejas Enchiladas with rice n refried beans. I requested the filling to have shredded chicken. Every bite of the meal was very delicious, warm, soft, moist and fresh. The enchiladas were tender. The meat filling was marinated well and juicy. The chili sauce was bold, beefy, thick and savory. The yellow cheese was gooey and rich. The rice was mildly spiced with a buttery, addictive aroma to it. The refried beans were thick, chunky, spiced well and earthy. They had a nice pudding feel and not like the smooth ones from a can. The service from the hostesses, server and manager I came across was very welcoming, friendly, caring and efficient. Great Tex Mex grub for Labor Day dinner. On a note, sometimes they give out little complimentary Mexican praline cookies when the bill arrives. They're so tasty, sweet and crispy. read more

Guys the foods good, but they clearly don't care about the employees. Restaurants nice, but I'm here during happy hour and it's empty. Employees sitting in the booths waiting to serve people. If you pay minimum wage, expect minimum output from your employees. Bartender was great but I can tell he wants some money. That's why it costs to get extra salsa!!! Cmon, it's a Mexican restaurant, who has to pay for extra salsa???? Pay them better!! Ambiance was nice of course, Spanish music and quiet atmosphere. Food was great but lord have mercy if you're still expecting people to output giving them $14 an hour plus tips you need to go to hell!! Been coming to Molinas since the Joses dip as a child. This place needs some work!!!!!! 2/5 if I could give it. Get it together the foods great, but pay your employees!!!! CMON MAN read more

Molina's has so great Mexican food at a reasonable price. Also can eat outside plus free parking.

A great location. This is a go-to spot for taking family and friends for a nice dinner out! This restaurant is spacious and well-equipped for large dining parties. I enjoyed the private table we were given and the service is always great. The interior is well-decorated and with a bit of a darker lighting, which adds to the comfy mood. There are so many wonderful items to choose from, all flavorful and delicious! For seafood lovers, the Raulitos's shrimp special or the shrimp diablo are excellent options. MOLINA'S GRILLED QUAIL & SHRIMP COMBO, was a pleasant surprise. The quail meat was very tasty with a unique texture and flavor profile. I also love the enchiladas! The fillings, tortillas, sauce and cheese are well balanced. Whether you're feeling more adventurous or wanting something more known, Molina's has a great selection. read more

Molina's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm sure that the in restaurant experience is better than my takeaway experience. Overall the food is good as you would expect from a Houston classic. I ordered the enchiladas de Tejas. Although this is supposed to come with onions, mine didn't and there was no place to choose or write in this using the website. The chile con carne is good and pairs well with the cheese enchiladas. The chips although good needed salt as well as the guacamole. The sauce with the flan is one of the best I've ever had. I will be back but next time I'll dine in. read more

Empanadas were amazing! Great food and great service! Highly recommend. We will be back read more

Family owned, good service and tasty Tex-Mex selections. Best seating is in the back room where all the locals sit.

Went to Molina's Cantina for my friend's birthday lunch after class. I went to their second location in West U. They give complimentary chips and dip, including 3 different kinds of salsa and pickled carrots. My end of the table went through like 5 rounds of chips I got a grilled fish taco which included lettuce and grilled corn pico de gallo. I really liked the corn and the sauce it came with. The taco was also really big. It came in aluminum foil to keep it warm. The fish was grilled really well, but I felt like it was bland and lacking in flavor. The complimentary chips and dip make it worth it though read more

Molina's Cantina - Chips - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is quickly becoming my favorite Molina's location. I previously frequented the Westheimer location which is still a great spot. I had the El Compadre Margarita, it was mixed to perfection. The food is fresh and extremely tasty. Always an enjoyable experience all the way around. I would like to see them expand the happy hour menu into the main dining room but I don't mind going to the bar Monday-Fri from 3-6. At that time you can find discounts on house margaritas. The queso is included within those hours as well. I recommend the queso or Jose's dip. The CW special is a staple for the restaurant. The enchiladas are always spot on as well. It's hard to go wrong, my only critique is the tamales. They don't offer enough protein and the corn layer is far too thick. Finally, the dine in experience has a really unique ambiance. I genuinely have a good time whenever I dine in. The staff have provided fantastic service for every experience thus far. read more

Okay actually loved this place! It's a no frills Mexican place, but the food is fresh and good, loved the salsa, good happy hour prices, and there was no wait! We had a great time here with some friends. I got 'Nancy's nachos' and they were really unique with the salsa, guac, and meat on each Individual chip, almost like mini tostadas. Really good! And the happy hour margs were 9.50, which I thought was good too! Great spot for casual Mexican food! read more

Molina's Cantina - Nancy Ames Special Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Molina's on Westheimer never disappoints -- and that's saying something after coming here for over 53 years. The house margarita has truly stood the test of time for more than 80 years, and it's still one of the best around. The recipes haven't changed, and that consistency is exactly why Molina's remains a Houston staple. I believe the food manager, Johnny, has done a great job preserving what makes this place special -- the food tastes the same today as it always has, in the best possible way. Big shoutout to Josilyn, the manager, who keeps everything running smoothly. She's always welcoming, and it's genuinely nice to see her friendly smile when you walk in. And don't overlook the No Minors Allowed Bar -- easily one of the best in town with a great atmosphere. After decades of visits, Molina's still delivers great food, great drinks, and great leadership. That kind of consistency is rare. read more

It was my first time coming here and my cousin recommended the crispy tacos. The shell was very crispy and thick so it wouldn't break when eating, so that impressed me. The meat and veggies inside the taco were just ok (ground beef and an insane amount of shredded lettuce). The booth still had chip crumbs in it that I brushed aside. The chips were hard and not salty enough but the three salsa sections were good. The parking lot here is big but very cramped and busy. Houston has great Tex-Mex and Molina's was lackluster compared to others. read more

Molina's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with not only a friendly staff and a great atmosphere but an aroma that will make you twice as hungry as you thought you were. I have been eating with this family restaurant for at least 55 years, it is the first restaurant I ever remember going to for the exception of their beans because I don't eat them, so I just don't know and can't judge them, everything else I've ever had was amazing but my go to is the William special which is a piece of Carne Asada on top of cheese enchiladas and of course Jose's dip which is their chili con queso with meat is always exceptional. I love coming here because I'm never disappointed, and even if there's a hiccup, it's always taken care of quickly. Houston has a lot of text mix and this happens to be one of my top three, keep an eye out for my reviews of other favorite Tex Mex read more

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Nice place to meet friends for an early Saturday night Tex-Mex dinner. Easy to get a booth without a reservation at 6 PM. The tortilla soup was full of chicken in a warm broth with tortilla chips. Add rice, pico and fresh avocado on the side. The chips are crisp and light. Both the green and red salsas were good. The chicken enchiladas covered with a spicy salsa verde sauce and a side of black beans were okay. The chicken fajitas were a hit. No room for dessert, but nice to end the meal with a pralines. Parking is so easy in the strip center parking lot. Dinner was $60 for 4. read more

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I would only go here for tacos. Or have them to go. Staff is friendly and the place is very neat. However, Pretty much everything we have had there besides tacos is substandard. Drinks are pretty bad as well. I hate to write this review but they need to improve the food and drink quality. The worst margaritas I've ever tasted. Even the waiter said " not too many people like them". read more

Their food is delicious. Especially the cheese enchiladas. The service was excellent and I love the way the way it makes you feel like you're in Mexico. read more

Molina's has added Birria tacos and they are amazing. The beef is delicious and just the right amount of cheese. The dipping consomme is delicious. The service is always spot on. We love the ambiance at the West U location. read more

The best fajitas and salsa, hands down! We've been long-time customers, and it's hard to beat that flavor. Service has always been consistently good. read more

I cannot wait to go back here! I am so glad a friend suggested it! They start you off with 2 or 3 kinds of salsa and some pickled carrots. I had the 'Mexican Hot Plate' (one cheese enchilada, one tamale with chili con carne, rice, and beans). Oh my gosh, so good! Everything was really good! read more

Molina's Cantina - Nexican Hot Plate (one cheese enchilada, one tamale with chili con carne, rice, and beans) - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Roaches!!!! I used to love going to this restaurant. Until tonight when I was eating an order of spinach enchiladas and I went to take a bite and my food fell off of my fork and onto my plate and on the tortilla was a dead roach. I am so traumatized and I will never eat at this place ever again. Their kitchen must not be safe or sanitary. Do not eat here. read more

I came here for a work lunch with some colleagues and it was actually pretty busy, not incredibly to where we had to wait to be seated. I would recommend for people to have lunch here. We ordered off of the lunch menu and I have to say if these fish tacos were from the lunch menu I can't imagine the portions for dinner! These tacos were MASSIVE. The taste of the tacos were GOOOOOOOOD! What I wasn't to crazy about was the rice and beans. Something else I found a bit strange was that at the beginning when we get the chips and salsa it comes with like 4-5 different salsas. It was a bit overwhelming and kind of strange. I didn't really enjoy the tastes for the salsas either. read more

Molina's Cantina - Grilled Fish Tacos Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was disgusting tonight. Ordered the beef/chicken fajitas for one ... requested the onions to be well done and the beef to be medium. beef came out burned and onions barely cooked. Obviously, the server wasn't listening and screwed everything up . Then the bill came and there was a 3% upcharge for using a credit card. total b-s..nothing in the restaurant stating this ... Do not eat here until you want all the food to be burned. read more

I just discovered this place and already had to go back for another visit. They have some of the best tex-mex food I've had so far. To start, they serve you with 3 salsas and pickled carrots. The green salsa is definitely the best, but they're all good. I'm not really a cheese enchilada person because usually they're so greasy from other places, but the ones I got from here didn't seem greasy at all. The meat sauce on top of them was really good. Definitely a new fave food for me. The chicken flautas were good too. Their prices are pretty affordable and the servers here are on their a game. I'll be back to try more of their food soon. read more

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I came with another couple . The ambiance was good , the server Joaquin excellent as was the food. The margaritas are excellent flavourful just enough kick. Located in a strip Centre with ample parking. The began option is guacamole, which is good . read more

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The margarita flight, especially the blackberry, was delightful. Chips and salsa and spinach quesadillas were solid. Waitress was patient with us on our GNO. read more

So, I've been told that Molinas has been making the same sauce since the 1940s. They still sell the original sauce at the restaurant. I enjoy this restraunt because they keep the recipes authentic and traditional. The prices are great for what you're getting and the food doesn't disappoint. I always get the chicken Mole enchiladas. They're just that good, so I never wanted to try anything else when I visited Molinas. They give you chips, three different salsas, and some vegetables while you wait on the food. For dessert, they give out some little candies too. It's a nice addition to the meal. I tried the soppaipillas, and they weren't my favorite. They were too small. The restaurant is really nice and the service was decent. If you want some great Mole enchiladas, I would recommend visiting Molinas and trying them out. read more

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The food was ok .. the cheese was bland. Service was fine I was sitting at the bar. It would not be a favorite place for me. The music was a little loud and the bar was a little too dark. read more

Molina's Cantina - Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is really good but the take out experience never fails to disappoint. There's often a problem and they act like they're doing you a favor to fix it. For better food and customer service go to Los Tios! read more

Despite living in the greater Houston area for over 20 years, this was my first time at a clutch-city classic! Nestled within a quaint Bellaire plaza, this cute cantina has an amazing atmosphere and some of the best margaritas around! Food is reasonably priced and nails all the flavors of the south. The green sauce looks unassuming but packs a punch, so pace yourself with the chips and dip. We sampled the shrimp quesadilla and beef enchiladas: all was delicious and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Salsa assortment was great, unfortunately the queso was a bit "thick" and tasted like it may have too much starch or flour... the beef taco was flavorless and delivered plain. Literally a taco shell with beef, no Lettuce or tomato, the cheese enchilada, though a much touted popular dish, was drowned with a sauce of chili powder and cumin. Service itself was great. Just a bit disappointed with the food. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant. Excellent food and fantastic margaritas and the wait staff is the absolute best

Another wonderful lunch.... Superior food!! Superior service!! Great Matgaritas!!! We have never been disappointed when we come here. My first Mole that I actually liked ... on the sweet side with what I guess to be cinnamon... only a guess not confirmed but it was delicious!! And I do not like Mole!!! read more

Molina's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It's a long time established Mexican restaurant, but I went there for happy hour. Huge wrap around bar with booths and some tables nearby separated from the main dining area. Despite the size, it fills up with patrons and what look like the regulars based on the overheard conversations. Had some appetizers and drinks so I have no idea about the main food. The barkeep are attentive and anticipate your drink ending to help you remember to order another round. That's service. read more

Nice restaurant, i came here with my work team for lunch . Delicious chips and salsa , low dim lighting , good seats . The vibe of the restaurant is warm and welcoming. Very nice waiters and waitresses, Manuel is very helpful. The Mexico City plate was pretty good, a crunchy taco with picadillo. :) I will most likely return here for dinner sometime! read more

As always the food was delicious the service is excellent and my family and I always love the style of the restaurant it's so peaceful read more

Molina's Cantina - Delicious Chicken fajitas and Tacos a la Molina - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been coming to Molina's for over 40 years. I've been to this location several times and it's always a must stop when I'm in town. The best part of coming here... consistency. A girlfriend of mine stopped in for a margarita. We ordered some guacamole and Jose dip. The guac was fresh and the Jose dip, the same great taste it's been since I was a kid. Along with the salsas and the some of the best pickled veggies, I could have made a meal... but we had a dinner party to go to later. Our service was excellent from the moment we sat down until we left. If you like Tex-Mex, this is the place to go! I'll be going back on my next visit to Houston. read more

Noisy and fun atmosphere popular with area residents. Enjoyed the enchiladas verdes. I put some of their green sauce on them to make them extra yummy. Extra crunchy chips. The queso rocks! read more

Molina's Cantina - Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been eating here for 25 some years and is consistently good. From the 3 sauces and carrots, to beef fajitas to Mexico City it is consistently good year after year. Often so full can't get to the flan but that is worth saving room. Would highly recommend for very good Tex Mex. read more

Obsessed with their salsa variations and pickled veggies! Their tortilla soup and micheladas is my go to order everytime