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    Pappasito's Cantina

    3.4 (570 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Peach Sangria.
    Jazz B.

    This one is going to be a hard pass for me. We checked out the one on Lamar, and I can say it's probably some of the worst Tex-Mex I've ever had. The food just wasn't good. I think the best thing we had was the grilled veggies. I don't know if it's just me, but I expect to have a little flavor and spice when it comes to any type of Mexican food, even Tex-Mex. This was just blah, straight salt only. I had the lunch fajita, big miss. I just think it needs a little more flavor. What can I say, I'm a Louisiana guy. I really can't judge the service on this one. I went in a group of 20, and I know what can be a little tricky. I will say the bar tenders were nice and friendly, but the table service- not so much. The restaurant was nice and clean, so that's a plus. I just wish I could say more for the food and service.

    Braised Beef Enchiladas
    John C.

    The food was excellent! Bar service was very slow. Especially since the was hardly any patrons at the bar. The bartenders were hanging out. But the food was worth all the wait. The braised beef enchiladas were on point! Absolutely worth going back for.

    Guacamole dip
    Hazel B.

    Great food and service. Marcos did a great job waiting on our party of 8. The large chicken and steak fajita was big enough for 3 people and we still had left overs. Everything was delicious.

    Chicken Fajita Flautas (2)
    Pla C.

    This is a must try.... Great food and atmosphere. Waitress suggested these items and they were 10/10. Great flavor in the beans, shrimps... everything. Fresh salsa and chips. Everything was great.

    Combination Enchiladas (chicken & beef)
    Areeba Z.

    We were looking for some Tex mex near the convention center after a full conference day. The convenience of this location is unmatched. Ample space to accommodate any size party. We were seated right away and our hostess went over the menu. We got a round of drinks and went straight to the mains. The chips and salsa on the house were super fresh. The salsa had a spicy kick to it and probably one of the best charred tomato salsa I have had! My coworker got chicken fajitas and I got the combo enchiladas. My god, there was enough food to feed 4 people! But im not complaining! The enchiladas were cooked to perfection. The rice and beans were well seasoned. We did find that this place was a little overpriced, but given it's connected to Hilton, the prices made sense. Will be back for some enchiladas and salsa!

    Maya is awesome
    Mecede A.

    Very large portions! The server Maya was very friendly and provided great service!The steak fajita was very tender. The drinks were amazing! Overall had lots of fun eating with colleagues there.

    Taco dinner (chicken)
    Courtney S.

    This restaurant is attached to the Hilton, which is attached to the convention center. It was very busy at lunchtime, and service was very quick, especially at the bar. All wait staff were attentive, and moving quickly to get drinks and orders out of the kitchen. The menu is more geared towards dinner with the prices and sizes, although it was fair overall. The taco dinner was absolutely delicious, and the chips and salsa were fresh and hot. While it may be more commercialized than a mom and pop shop, the food was definitely worth it!

    Rex C.

    This is the first time I visit this location and I'll definitely give them four stars. I will say the parking here is quite the headache. You have to park at a parking garage then walk a few blocks. You must remember to get your parking validated and then walk back. In all honesty, I'd rather just go to your standard Pappasitos where I can pull up Park and walk in. That was quite the hassle. I will not lie. I will admit, though if you're coming to the Rockets game, it's probably a good deal. Service was OK. Took a little while to get seated. They were short service. No problem, I understand. The food was great. You cannot go wrong with Pappasito's food. The fajita nachos were top notch. No matter which location you go to. You can always expect great food. Their food is definitely five star rating. The only reason why I gave it four stars because the parking situation. Back to the food. The tortilla soup was also great as well. Once again, I'll definitely come back before Rockets game or maybe even come back and deal with the parking garage but nonetheless, this is great Houston, Texas food like always amazing nachos.

    Brian Q.

    Came after checking out of the Hilton and waiting for appropriate time to go to the airport. Being next to a convention center, it was packed! So make reservations! Had reservations so was seated immediately and was given chips and salsa. Always a plus! Taxi had said fajita nachos were good so opted for that and that was filling for 2 people. Lots of flavor and filled with toppings. Also got the Birria taco which was flavorful and spicy and the meat was very tender. All in all good food for the price!

    Tacos Al carbon
    Anisya N.

    The atmosphere is so fun and brightly lit! The six of us got seated quickly, and our server was friendly! Can't complain about free chips and salsa but the salsa is pretty watery and not my fave. Food came fast within fifteen minutes. I got their tacos al carbon with fajita chicken. Good portion size but I'd recommend getting their fajitas instead since it's basically the same dish with a little more money and extra food. Chicken is juicy and cooked well, while their guac paired well with it. Not a fan of how the chicken was rolled up in the tortillas which made it harder to eat. Nonetheless though pretty decent, good spot for Mexican food!

    Bloody mary
    T. M.

    First of all, Sam at the bar makes amazing bloody Marys! And you can't go wrong with ordering the fajitas!

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    Lucy T.

    Wow! Pappasito's Cantina's Tex Mex food is amazing! Mexican food is not my favorite, but the food at Pappasito's just hits different. I came to eat lunch here with my mom and my aunt. We started off with chips and salsa. Then we ordered a chicken quesadilla and a fajita meal that came with steak, ribs, and shrimp. The chicken quesadilla was possibly the best chicken quesadilla I ever had, and the steak from the fajita was some of the most tender steak I've had as well. It came with rice, guacamole, and beans too. We shared a piece of cheesecake for dessert as well. Our server was so kind and helpful in making sure we had the perfect lunch!

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    Great food and service! Our server Noah W was amazing. Will be back for another visit when in the area!

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    Ask the Community - Pappasito's Cantina

    Does Pappasitos serve Tex Mex or Mexican food?

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    Good for large groups? Any vegan options?

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    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition - Marinated Crab Fingers ($16)

    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

    4.4(301 reviews)
    1.0 miFourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose

    Chef Lucas McKinney and the team continue to deliver!…read more I have continued to enjoy visiting here with friends and family. The vibe is great, the decor is awesome, the food delivers consistently, and service rarely takes a day off -- it's just a solid place to go when you're up for some great southern comfort classics. Cocktails, delicious. The daily food specials make it refreshing. The oysters never disappoint. We've rarely had to wait long on any ordered items and servers are all top notch. My only minor complaint is some of the larger groups visiting can sometimes forget there are others in the restaurant. We don't need to hear your entire conversation about the latest office gossip.

    *this review is only for crawfish, not their regular menu (which is amazing) *…read more We went here during crawfish season because they've been advertising their $8/lb crawfish, and we trusted that it would be great given the quality of their regular menu. We went on a Saturday for lunch. Hopefully this was just a one-off, but if you're looking for good Cajun boiled crawfish, this is not it. We started off with 6 lbs (group of 4) of their regular crawfish. First off, they put the Cajun seasoning on outside/shell (!!), which is a cardinal sin for Cajuns. They also minimally seasoned the boil, so the meat was lacking salt and flavor. We ordered 3 more lbs with the "wet sauce" (garlic butter), thinking the lack of flavor may be attributed to this being the first-ish batch of the day. Nope, the second batch was even less seasoned than the first. The sauce was good, but it didn't make up for the unseasoned meat. The crawfish were a good size, at least... Come on guys, I expect more from a Gulf Coast seafood restaurant!

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    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition - Banana Pudding-$10. Would've loved more cookies! Rich and filling!

    Banana Pudding-$10. Would've loved more cookies! Rich and filling!

    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition - Blue Crab Rice Bowl-$26. RICH!

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    Yummy Seafood & Oyster Bar - Crawfish.

    Yummy Seafood & Oyster Bar

    4.3(103 reviews)
    2.4 miThe Heights
    $$

    My first crawfish of the season (3/10/26)! Even on a Tuesday…read moreit was really busy! Service moved quickly even when the kitchen was backed up. All the food was fresh and tasty, with some surprise stand outs. Tuesday gulf oysters are $1 and wings are $1 during Rockets/Texans games. Luckily we got to take advantage of both specials! Good value otherwise also. Crawfish $8.99/lb *market, good size and flavor Crab chowder Oysters Edamame Fried mushrooms Bang bang shrimp Crab fingers - very meaty! Tater tots - super crispy! Salmon and garlic noodles Hot honey and buffalo wings Miso mussels A separate hand washing station would have been nice as there was only 1 male and 1 female restroom which led to some waiting around. The front door faces Memorial Hermann not I10. Parking is shared and can be limited.

    I really wanted this to be a hit. Seafood, oysters, alcohol....vibes and a time right? It wasn't…read more I tried the bang bang shrimp, fried pickles, and chargrilled oysters. Something simple that should be an easy win. Unfortunately, everything leaned the same direction: either it was heavy, over-sauced, or overly garlicky. It tasted more like dressed-up frozen food than something thoughtfully prepared. And listen...I don't mind indulgent. But there still has to be balance and fresh food. Fresh like it was raw and delivered today, not fresh like fried in the last 15 mins. When everything is coated, covered, and competing, nothing actually stands out. The drinks didn't help either. They leaned hard on alcohol without much flavor behind them--more "this will get you there" than "this tastes good." Nothing was terrible. But nothing made me want another bite, either. And with seafood, that's kind of the whole point. The atmosphere is friendly, great music, and the service was very attentive. Even the presentation wasn't bad. It just wasn't enough. But at some point, you stop asking what's missing and just accept that it's not landing. I was still hungry so I went next door hoping for a better experience. I want to be clear: It's not bad. It's just not working.

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    Crawfish with shrimp

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    State of Grace - Texas Blue Crab Hushpuppies

    State of Grace

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    3.9 miRiver Oaks
    $$$

    Wow! I'm not sure what I expected when booking a resy for brunch on a Sunday at State of Grace, but…read moreit completely exceeded my expectations. Extremely kind service from the hosts through the entire team. The best balance of conversational and storytelling without being overbearing. We never felt rushed and they made the experience feel personal, and felt we truly got to know the restaurant and reasoning behind a few of the dishes just through their excitement. We ordered coffees along with the crab hush puppies, gumbo, avocado toast, and ended with their massive cinnamon roll. It was the perfect spread and everything was so flavorful! (My only critique was I wish the cinnamon roll was warmed up and served with a bit more icing). The interior was fabulous with an amazing aroma. I would highly recommend for anywhere from an intimate date to a group brunch! Beautiful bar as well, I cannot wait to come again another night for dinner. Upon exit, we were also departed with a complimentary cookie - super cute touch!

    Celebrated a special occasion at State of Grace. Mainly valet parking…read more Jamilia was an AWESOME waitress. Appreciated her humor and talking to her! She provided excellent service along with her assistant, Jonathan. Enjoyed an espresso martini & tried some of the carajillo! Appetizers were the highlight of this meal (minus the hamachi crudo; sauce was super weird). Enjoyed the woodfried oysters (6pc) & gulf crab hushpuppies. Oysters from Texas & Alabama were delicious! Faves were Key Allegro, Mermaid Tears, & Matagorda Pearls. Capo Hugo was alright. Sides: pommes puree (whipped potato) & wood grilled asparagus - these were good Got a bite of the overpriced burger and that was the best entree out of the ones that were ordered. Fries were delicious and addicting too! Classic blackened redfish was ok; nothing special. Le Entrecôte (steak frites) was also ok; some steak pieces were hard to chew. Was NOT a fan of the lobster fettuccine. Surprisingly bland and barely any lobster meat for the cost of that dish. Ended the night with dessert. Basque cheesecake tasted great! Banana foster was pretty good. Grab a cookie on the way out of the restaurant! Don't see myself coming back here for dinner, but I'm open to trying their brunch menu.

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    State of Grace - Beautiful bar area with great lighting for selfies

    Beautiful bar area with great lighting for selfies

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    Hushpuppies

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    Traveler's Table

    Traveler's Table

    4.4(2.4k reviews)
    1.7 miMontrose, Fourth Ward
    $$$

    I've been to travelers cart several times. I've actually only visited traveler's table for…read morecocktails and to go food. I actually did an in person visit this time for dinner on Sunday. Just a note they close at 2:30 and reopen again at five for dinner service...some of the brunch items like the crab samosas and the oxtail empanadas are on both menus (dinner and brunch) The crab samosas are amazing. I wish I had more even at this moment. Everyone is always so welcoming and helpful here....Everyone but the rude ass valet drivers outside. I mentioned to my dining mate who arrived before me how rude the guys were. He told me that he got into it with them also and another person almost got into a fight with them Having a nasty attitude and expecting a tip for a free service is crazy to me. So it's wasn't just me they just have attitude. They also had attitude when I went before for drinks.

    My husband and I came here for a much-needed date night. We've been to their sister restaurant a…read morefew times before and is our first time here at their upscale one. We had a wonderful waiter and gave us a lot of recommendation. But the treatment kind of fell off towards the end when he was held up by a huge party for a good while to the point where we changed our mind about desserts and after dinner drinks and had to go. The cocktail "come and take it" was balance and flavorful. The crab samosa is a hit. It is crammed with crab stuffing. It is amazing and you get two different kind of dipping sauce with it, Tartar and butter. This was the first that any restaurant has ever done for us, but they actually split our soup in half for us so what's pictured is the half the soup. The duck pad Thai was amazing!!! I wish I had that instead. I had the Caribbean braised oxtail. I wasn't a big fan. I felt like I was tasting more of the sauce and carbs. I asked for the mango and spices on the side. The mango was a nice plate cleanser in between bites. The ambience was really nice , definitely upscale compared to their Travis's Carr location and something that you should dress up for. This is good for a nice formal celebration dinner or date dates. Or fancy Bestie night. There is complementary valet at the front. They have a sign that says do not park across the street.

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    Traveler's Table
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