It has been over 3 yrs since living in Houston, and I am surprised I had not written a review for…read morethis restaurant. It is after not being able to find a good Mexican restaurant here in Canton OH that is prompting me to write this review. Gringo had some of the best Mexican food that I have ever had. The food was always delicious. It was my first time hearing about, and tasting charro beans, and they had the most flavorful taste; and Gringos was never skimpy with the chips and salsa. I like how the chips came in sealed bags to keep the crisp and freshness for to-go-orders. Maybe one day Gringos can expand to Ohio to show us what real Mexican food tastes like (Pappadeaux eventually expanded to Ohio).

On a recent trip to Houston, we asked some local friends where to find the best Tex Mex and they…read moresaid Gringo's Mexican Kitchen was their favorite, and we ended up loving it, too. This location in Pearland is near a shopping center and has plenty of parking all around. The inside is well decorated and has high ceilings and well-made furniture, plus there is quite a bit of seating so even when it is busy there is a good bit of room. We went shortly before 5pm on a weekend and only had to wait a few minutes to get a table. You can tell by how busy it stays that this is a popular place. I opted for the Plato Soldado (soldier plate) since they were running a Memorial Day/July 4th deal where a small donation was made for every order. It included a steak fajita taco, cheese enchilada, and pork tamale. All were excellent and there was plenty of steak inside. The sides were also great. My wife got the El Dorado (chicken smothered with sauce and other toppings) and really enjoyed hers. We also got some cheese dip and enjoyed plenty of chips, plus they give you some other sauces besides just salsa. All of their prices are quite reasonable and service was very quick, so I get why this place is so popular. Definitely check them out if you are in the Houston area, as they have many locations.

I missed taking pictures of that yummy food we got…read more The server was so friendly and nice to all 5 of us. All the food was cooked and served well. The 3 treats of margarita was so good.

Visited Jimmy Changas for the 1st time to watch the NBA Finals and it was a good time! I was first…read moregreeted by the awesome hosts (pictured) as soon as I entered the door and was encouraged to sit at the bar for quicker service and good vibes. So glad I did. The energy was electric and the chips, salsa and drinks were great! One of the bartenders (with braids) was more attentive to others at the bar; however, another guy (who was more so cleaning up) stopped what he was doing to take care of me. Kudos to that guy (wish I could've gotten his name!). Nonetheless, I will definitely return.

Large menu to choose from, even better top-shelf tequila selection, and spacious for our big family…read moregroup of 10. Service was a bit slow and our young server didn't seem very familiar with the menu nor knew anything about any of the premium tequilas in offer, which was a bit problematic as we requested more info and pricing of several -- and, every single time, the young lady had to leave for a few minutes and come back with an answer. Other than that, she provided courteous, albeit somewhat frustrating service [she didn't look too happy to be there :( ]. Apps started with a bunch of guacamole and chips - WHOA to the GUAC! Incredibly chunky, fresh, and obvi delicious. Entrees ordered by our group ranged from average to below average, but were all pretty well-seasoned. The standout for me, particularly because I find it harder to see offered at Mexican restaurants I typically frequent, was the COCHINITA PIBIL...in ENCHILADA form. Say WHAAA?! Yummmm! Sooo flavorful and HUGE. It smelled so good I devoured it for a bit before realizing I had not taken a photo yet. I'll note though, even that great dish was too rich to eat too much of, so it was definitely shared and we still had leftovers the next day. Would I come back? Absolutely! We just hope we get a different server that is better informed about their menu and outstanding tequila & mezcal selection.

Wasn't super impressed. I don't know nothing wowed me. Queso was just ok. Needed a good scrubbing…read morein there.

My family n I love Lupe Tortilla for beef fajitas and claim it # 1 with Pappasito's right after…read morethem. We got a large Beef Fajitas Meal with Brochette Shrimp, rice, refried beans, corn n flour tortillas, etc. Every single bite whether it was complimentary salsa n beans to the rice n refried beans to the meat mass was very delicious, fresh, juicy and made with love. I don't usually like guac much either, but it can mix well with stuff here. The pico, shredded cheddar cheese, etc. were all great. Every single fajita piece was so well-seasoned, tender, moist and packed with flavor and consistency. The tortillas were so easy to chew and not over or underdone in anyway. The shrimp were mainly for my dad, so I didn't try them this time, bc I was too busy with the beef. Great, friendly, attentive service from our server too.

The food at any Lupe's, in my opinion, is always 4 or 5 stars as well as the vibe. This time was no…read moredifferent. It was even nice to try their mimosa-rita since it was brunch hours. But this is by far the slowest service I have ever had at any Lupe's across the city in the 20 yrs I've been a patron. Long time between being seated and being offered water/drink orders taken. Long time to take our food order. Food was delivered to the table and we let the server know that we hadn't received our queso. It took so long for them to bring our queso, I was almost done eating my meal by the time it arrived.

It's been 6 years since my last review and I just want to say this place is still amazing and…read moredelicious. With quick and fast service. I'm always still in awe that I can watch them cook at the bar. The rice? The rice is what keeps me coming back. It's so good!!! Chips are always so fresh and good in general comes pipping hot. Will always be my go to Tex mex place for sure. I love that this place is small and cozy. Makes me feel like I'm eating at a friends house !

I was visiting family and was dying for some good tacos. Been years since I went to Texas. The…read morebarbacoa was good but the pastor was amazing!! Probably one of the best. Employees were great!!Thanks!!

Awesome mariscos soup & Mexican Vallarta Cocktail combo…read more Good service and delicious food too. Not too loud music & nice atmosphere.

This was an interesting experience. I am not sure how to best rate it, so three is a nice neutral…read more Located at the former residence of Killen's TMX, and across from Bogies, this joint sits in a decent sized parking lot that was designed by a crazy person. Bottom line, plenty of spaces. Side note, they're not all spaced the way you might expect. Walking in, the place was hopping. Much more crowded than the former business. Pretty good sized menu. They serve you the red salsa, but you can ask for the green. The kind that gives you heart burn for hours. Worth it. Both salsa were great, chips were fresh. We ordered house margaritas, and those were also very good. Pricing was average. For food we ordered the parrillada El Malecon. Mixed beef and chicken, with ribs and quail. Here's where things went a little rough. We ordered the "for two" but the entire was still in a " for one" portion. 3 pieces of steak, 3 chicken, one quail 2 rib portions. Definitely seemed off. The manager came by, and we discussed. On THEIR menu, the double portion is only 4 strips of steak, 4 of chicken, still only one quail, and two rib portions. The reasoning we were given is that people don't seem to like the quail. First, nothing about this is "for two." For 45.99 this isn't it. The chicken and beef were good, the quail was not seasoned well unfortunately, and the ribs were over sauced with a cheap syrupy sauce. Overall food was a no. But here's where I also have to give credit. They stuck with their defense, and while we discussed someone brought a plate of chicken and beef. While we weren't going to ask for anything, we do appreciate their thoughtfulness and speedy resolution. Maybe they knew it was coming , or maybe they just jumped ahead to make it work. Either way, we appreciated that effort. Overall, service was great, food was 50/50. Wouldn't do the parrilladas again, but would try other menu items.

LOS CUCOS!!!!! You need a drink. I mean a stiff drink. This is the place. The servers are super…read morefriendly and you can become a regular here easy. Perfect for a nice pre-game. Causal dress. Regular ambiance. I literally only drink here. The food is meh. Get the strawberry Gold Margarita. Just one! Two and you not driving straight. Don't drink and drive.

This is my favorite tex-mex chain! Delicious greasy homemade tortillas making their quesadillas the…read morebest! Strong, reasonably priced margaritas. Good service.

We came on cinco de mayo and needless to say it was super busy !! But we had the most amazing…read morewaitress ! Kayla made the experience so perfect ! She was quick, efficient, nice and just all around amazing ! The food was great ! It came out quickly and plenty of flavorful. The tortilla soup had a ton of veggies and chicken ! It was delicious.

I recently placed a curbside order for the Snack Attack and a large queso, totaling nearly $80. I…read morehave ordered this several times before and have always received chips and salsa. When the young man brought my order to the car, I specifically asked whether the Snack Attack came with chips and salsa. He appeared disinterested, mumbled "yes," and walked away before I could check the bag. When I checked, I found only the chips that accompanied the large queso--no salsa and no additional chips for the Snack Attack. I called the restaurant for clarification, and the gentleman who answered apologized and said he would send out chips and salsa. However, the same employee returned with only a container of salsa. When I explained that I had requested both chips and salsa, he then told me the Snack Attack did not include them and that they were only providing the salsa as a courtesy. The issue was not whether the chips and salsa were included. Had someone simply told me they were not, I would have gladly paid for them. The problem was receiving conflicting information, being repeatedly told they were included, and encountering an employee who seemed unwilling to provide clear or helpful service. Even after I asked to speak with a manager, what should have been a simple fix remained unresolved. As a frequent customer who spent nearly $80 on this order, I expected better communication and customer service. This entire situation could have been easily resolved with a clear answer and the opportunity to purchase the chips and salsa I requested.