Of the three Mexican restaurants in South Houston I've tried, this is my favorite. To be fully up-front, this meal was an employer-paid dinner for about 30 people, after a training, so the food (but not drink) was pre-selected. The decor is quaint with dark wood and colorful tile, so it can get pretty noisy, especially in one of the party rooms, but it was fun. The service was fast, especially given the size of our group. The food was tasty and flavorful. Our appetizers were nachos that had two kinds on the same plate: chicken with white cheese and beef with cheddar, and a generous dollop of fresh guacamole in the middle of the plate. So much better than cheese sauce! The chips came with fairly standard red and green salsas. Flavorful, but not hot. A nicely smoky and spicy habanero sauce was available on request (the first decently hot food I've found in Houston). The main course was chicken and beef fajitas, with beans, rice, cheese and pico de gallo. The flavors were robust, with nice, warm and fresh tortillas. A mix of the regular salsa and habanero sauce paired beautifully. Lastly, the margaritas were tasty: fruity with a nice kick, and Tajin on the rim. read more

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Came here after leaving the airport and thought I'd try this well known chain. For starters, no long wait, quickly greeted & seated, and might I add I love how festive the decorations were! Definitely felt the holiday presence here. Our waitress was very attentive and patient with us as we took some time trying to decide exactly what we wanted to eat- lots of options to choose from. Plus, we came in right on time for Happy Hour which was a win win. We ordered the taco al carbon beef fajitas, which came with your choice of beans and rice. The charro beans were selected and quite flavorful. My son got the chicken ranchera and both were huge portions. My husband and split the tacos al carbon. For drinks we got the blue Hawaiian and multiple flavors of their margaritas- ALL on point. Overall service was spectacular and a chill vibe. If you have kiddos (or not) there's also a mini arcade and bubble gum machine nearby. Definitely stop by if you're ever in the area. read more

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The fajitas were amazing. The chicken and shrimp were chefs kiss delicious. The chips and guacamole were 5/5. The waiter was really good with providing food recommendations. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Fajitas - beef and chicken with add ons of quail and shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Not really a fan of Mexican food..seems it all taste the same..NOT THIS PLACE!!!Definitely going to be added to our list...I don't even eat refried beans but ate half my wife's plate..best beans I have had in a long time..chicken was tender and tasty..we got fajitas for one and there was too much for two of us...make sure you try this place...YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED read more

On your way to the airport? Need a bite before your flight? This is my go to stop before flying out of Hobby. It's not near my house, but it's damn sure good enough to stop at any time I'm in the area (which happens to only be when I'm about to fly out of hobby). Place is huge, and depending when you go it may not be very packed. But the service is good and the waiters are nice and timely. It's styled like most other Mexican restaurants- the wooden tables and big booths with Mexican hats and flags throughout. The fajitas are always my go to, but their enchiladas are good as well. read more

This is my favorite Ninfa's location. I think the food is 100% better than the original location. Also, like the others, they do make fresh homemade tortillas. Some of my favorites include: Fajitas Carnitas Tacos Musicos Caldo Xochitl Always great service. Very friendly and very fast! Great stop for lunch/dinner if you just flew into Hobby. The decor inside gives you that Mexican restaurant vibe. Warm feeling. Feels like the real deal! read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - CALDO XOCHITL - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This location far exceeded my expectations!! Our server was incredibly hospitable (Jose) as was the rest of the staff throughout our experience. Plenty of parking, indoor & outdoor seating available, & a wide range of menu options. Food was delicious and tasted fresh. Would def return & recommend to a friend! read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Beef fajita taco Al carbon - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you're looking for amazing margaritas and delicious Mexican food, this is the spot! The happy hour is a huge bonus, and the chips and salsa are next-level (plus, they're included with any drink or meal). Be sure to tip generously--this team absolutely deserves it! read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great service my husband and I where able to share a plate and it hit the spot. The oysters were great. I love the fact that you can watch them make the tortillas right there. Cute little place. read more

Really is one of the best places to enjoy a Mexican dish and all the right flavors. Service is reliable and fast. Restaurant is big and traditionally decorated. Great for family or couples. read more

I must say that the fajita meet is like fall off the rib brisket.. it's indescribable as u can see by my description!! drinks were average and service was 2 of 5 stars .. sat at the bar .. wanted a piece of tres leches but she never came back .. anyway .. i would come back for the meat .. which is rare for me read more

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Arrived around 7pm. Seated in a booth right away. Felt something splashing my arm, and realized it was the air conditioning vent dripping onto the table. Asked to be moved, waitress apologized and said she had forgotten about that issue. She brought out chips and salsa and I ordered a beer and beef fajitas with charro beans. Food was decent. Steak was tender and cooked well. The rice was bland. Steak was sitting on a bed of onions, no peppers. Charro beans were good. Overall average experience. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Beef fajitas single order - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great Customer Service and Food Good ambiance Always fresh food and good times here read more

me and my family love ninfas ! we always have a nice time here all the severs here are so nice and attentive the food is always great and filling, today we were taken care of by Jose :) he's so sweet i recommend him ! read more

First let me say that Mercedes my server was Amazing. She anticipated my needs. Did the right amount of upselling without pressuring me. And made me feel like I was a personal guest of hers. I had the strawberry margarita and enchiladas del mar. How have I slept on Ninfa's for this long. Food was Delicious!!! Portion generous. The grilled veggies were seasoned by the gods themselves. I will definitely come back here again. And, you should too! read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Strawberry margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Let's start with how amazing the service is, everyone is Super attentive and friendly. The food is top tier EVERY TIME! This is the only Ninfas I will eat at! read more

My bf and I got the Nuevo Leon for 2 ($51.95). This included baby back ribs, beef and chicken fajita, and jalapeño sausage that are served with tortillas, rice, beans, guac, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese. The baby back ribs had some very tender pieces, but some not so tender pieces. There was lots of meat on the ribs. The chicken was quite dry. The beef was overall pretty tender. The sausage was tasty, but super greasy. The corn tortillas were delicious and fresh and definitely tasted homemade. The meal was overall enjoyable and very filling. Service was great as they checked in like 3 times on us. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Nuevo Leon for 2 (served with tortillas, rice, beans, guac, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese) - $51.95 - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious fajitas and margaritas! The charro beans were my favorite thing. We were in a large group for work and the service was quick and great as well. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Beef fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered the soft tacos. One with chicken was really good. The shredded and fajita beef isn't flavored or seasoned. Other than that the pieces are good and the service is too. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - El Eddie tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went in for dinner today. Had the beef fajitas with rice and beans onions flour tortillas. OMG amazingly great. I also had the queso w chorizo flamado oh so delicious with pico de gallo tortillas, I also had fresh chili cheese with butter before my meal. The service was great. The manager even bought us off. I hate this very friendly and I'll wait. It was Michael. Excellent I would highly ask for Michael next time. He's a wonderful, waiter very attentive thank you. Will be back soon. read more

Good service. Good variety of food. Food quality is good. I liked the nachos which I had for a quick lunch.

100 year old pecan trees shade this Hoiston treasure. The family pride is key for food prep and service. Ninfa's has that market cornered the market on all flavors. We come to Houston every year for the international quilt festival but we have never stayed on this side of town before. It is really taking off with a ton of construction and a good area to eat and live. I had the quests, guacamole and tortillas dipped in la mantequillahhhhh. I do love my butter! The pork and plantains were saucy and the tamale was moist, swimming in a river of mole. Get me a stretcher! Imma need a tow truck to get home.....aye aye aye read more

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Members of my family met today at lunch for a reunion at this Ninfa's location. The staff was outstanding. The food was excellent! Each of us ordered different items off the menu and everyone was pleased with their selection. Thank you for having patience with us as we enjoyed being together again. I give Ninfa's on the Gulf Freeway 5 stars! read more

Lived in Houston most of my life and then moved away having never eaten at Ninfa's. Took a vacation with one intent and it was to eat at the home of the Fajitas. It did not disappoint. Very tasty and fresh, the meal was a treat. Not the best I have ever had but 4.5 out of 5 stars. read more

The service was great. But, the portion and quality was excellent. I ordered steak fajitas. Excellent.

Picked up some food after I flew into Houston hobby airport. This place was great and the service was spectacular. They gave me some extra tortillas. Don't miss out on the queso Bandito with chorizo or the beef fajitas or chili Verde enchiladas with pork. Although it was terrific, especially the homemade tortillas. read more

The food ok, nothing to write home about. Drinks, ok. Ambiance was your basic Mexican restaurant style. Great service though! read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Due to being unable to rent a car large enough for all our luggage and the family we were forced to stay in Houston for the day. This little place cam highly recommended by our hotel, so we thought we would give it a shot. It has been around for 50 years, Staff was very friendly, this was my second trip to Texas and much like the last one I was disappointed in the food. It's not that it was bad it's just Tex-Amex and I prefer authentic Mexican food. The Guacamole was really the only thing I enjoyed unfortunately. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Watching the Commanders play .... - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I just like to say I have only been to a ninja's restaurant in Houston four or five times in the last 5 years and this location was by far the best!! Our server Paul was absolutely magnificent. He never left us guessing or lacking anything at the table. He answered all of our questions about the menu with perfection. Once we finally came to a decision as to what we wanted to eat, Paul brought everything out and explained to us what each dish was with a smile on his face. The other servers helped by bringing extra trips and salsa to our table. " Is this the awesome service you get when you get to Texas?" my out of town family member said....oh yes! We got fajitas, chips and salsa, combination quesadillas, bacon-wrapped shrimp, one margarita and a lemonade... ALL DELICIOUS & FRESH HOBBY AIRPORT IS VERY CLOSE BY... IF YOU NEED TO KILL TIME TO BE TRAFFIC OR CATCH A FLIGHT SWING ON BY THIS LOCATION YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED read more

The best steak fajitas! If you are in Houston you do not want to miss eating here. This is the best steak fajitas I have ever eaten. The large will feed two adults. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was close to the airport so we stopped by here. They started us off with chips and guacamole sauce and Spicy salsa. The sample platter has Chile relleno jalapeño poppers, chicken potatoes skins (huge) chicken and ground beef taquitos, and delicious bbq ribs that fall off the bone. read more

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Great Hapoy Hour margaritas the food is always good and fresh and service is up to par. A great go to place plenty of parking and large roomy restaurant read more

Checked out Ninfa's for a late lunch with a friend who happened to be driving through town right after we landed at Houston Hobby. Talk about timing! Both the hubby and I agree on a solid 3.5 stars, but I'll round up for friendly, unrushed service, really generous portions and tasty chips and salsa. I enjoyed my enchiladas de mole and refried beans, but the chicken inside the enchiladas and the rice lacked seasoning. I ended up putting some of the red salsa on the chicken and that helped. Could have used more mole sauce with the enchiladas. The Mister agreed that the chicken in his chile rellenos didn't have much of any flavor. Nearly five hours later and after a brisk 1.5 mile walk back to our hotel and we're STILL STUFFED! Definitely a good place to go if you're hungry. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - El Don Quixote Chile Rellenos Especial with black beans - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Good food! Good service! Nice atmosphere! Great staff!! Moderately priced! I love the fajitas! read more

Started off with the margarita flight (mango, strawberry basil, and another flavor that I can't remember - all great flavors and STRONG). Steak Fajita salad and ceviche were excellent. Not a fan of the queso or the chips that came with them, but the two complementary salsas with house tortilla chips were great. From the outside, I couldn't believe how large the restaurant was (same as the restrooms). I'd like to try more of the dishes, their menu is huge. Seems like a great place for family gatherings. The service is amazing and the food arrived so fast (surprisingly fast, like once the waiter placed the order into the iPad, the food came out). read more

I went to Ninfa's on a Saturday night and ordered various items such as the guacamole, a mixed style perilla, and the tortilla soup. There was notably exceptional and attentive service here, and great value! It's a very traditional scenery and experience, all of which I was quite satisfied with. The verdict? Amazing and great value! read more

Had a late lunch here today. What a cool looking place, great decor (love the tiled bathrooms too!). Nice "courtyard" with a fountain, in the dining area. Server was nice, and efficient. Got the free chips and salsa - chips were nice and warm. We had: 1. Soup and Salad Combo - with Caldo Xochitl soup and the green salad. Salad was good, but the soup!! I expected just a cup or bowl of soup, but this was the soup, and sides of rice, salsa, cheese, tortilla strips, and avocado to add to your soup yourself. Nice touch, so tortilla strips won't be soggy when you add them, etc. There was a big piece of chicken in the soup, so that was nice. 2. Tacos al Carbon a la Ninfa - great beans (had a nice taste, not the usual beans), the tortilla (made here) was soft and fresh. Queso was good too. 3. India Salad - good portion, good tortilla 4. Granjas Enchilada. Great beans, and good enchiladas as well. read more

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Upon arrival from DAL, we went to eat here with family. I ordered their combo beef taco and Wifey ordered combo chicken taco. The rice is so good and the sliced beef was marinated well, soft and juicy, taste great. Crunchy taco was seasoned well. Great Tex Mex food and the service was extra-ordinary. Wish you could come and try their entrees. read more

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It has been over 40 years since I have eaten at a Ninfa's. My memories were correct. A great Mexican restaurant. Only complaint is tiny chip bowls that had to be frequently refilled. Staff very friendly and attentive all our food was perfect. read more

The food was basic/average, the drink wasn't great and small for the price, the service was good and the place is typical look with sports on which is cool. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Very cheap tequila. And quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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