Polanquito

Tacos Doña Lena always hit!…read more I had a crew of contractors working at my house and I treated them (& myself) to some quesabirrias. They ranted and raved about them. The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and lively. I can't wait for the new location and expanded menu!

I was recommended this place by my coworkers, and Im so glad I decided to stop by!…read more The service here was great and the interior is so cute! The food tasted authentic (my uncle and I were even comparing the rice to the kind you'd get at a hispanic party lol). Their salsas are also made in house and range in spice levels. The staff explains which ones are which and organizes them by spice level, which I really appreciated. I ordered the flautas de papa and OMG they were delicious! They were perfectly fried and paired nicely with the 4th spiced salsa. I will definitely be back soon to have these again Overall: 10/10! Definitely recommend!

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Quesa Birra

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Tacos Tierra Caliente

4.3(1.1k reviews)

1.9 mi•Montrose

Finally had breakfast tacos here. They never miss…read more I had bacon egg and cheese and Mexicana. Fire.

We stopped by this food truck on a Friday afternoon as a family to grab some quick tacos. The food…read moretruck was parked in a lot, and since it was pretty quiet when we went, we got our food super fast. The service was really nice, making it an easy pick-up spot overall. The barbacoa was by far my favorite! It was flavorful and tender! I also thought their al pastor was really good, which says a lot because I feel like most places struggle to get that flavor right. I wasn't as much of a fan of the fajita meat (it came as little steak bites, which was different), though my husband actually liked it. Just a heads up for anyone visiting: make sure you bring cash!

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Tacos Frontera

4.6(228 reviews)

15.3 mi

Very friendly and helpful staff. There was a wonderful employee and she brought us salsas, to go…read morecontainer and a bag, and kept checking in on my mom and I. She was warm and that ties in with the fantastic food! What stood out was their margaritas ! Delicious tacos and margaritas. I will definitely be back soon. The hype is real so a tip is to go shortly after they open! I went during the week a little after they opened in the afternoon - helpful to try and beat the crowds. Very happy for them!

The closest you'll get to "real" TJ-style tacos and burritos outside of Baja or San Diego! We're…read morefrom San Diego, so we know good carne asada and Tacos Frontera is where it's at in Houston! Definitely a taste of home outside of San Diego and Tijuana. Finding authentic TJ flavor in Texas (not Tex-Mex) was a welcome surprise! Our carne asada was grilled al carbón and you could taste the char! Juicy carne full of flavor, thin but strong and tasty tortillas (they really held everything together well), perfect chunky guac (not too fancy or full of fillers--IYKYK), and a variety of delicious salsas and hot sauces! An added bonus was the complimentary chicharrones! I'll take those over tortilla chips any day! The dining room isn't very big, but it's clean and has good a/c....there's an outdoor patio as well. Service was fast and friendly. Tacos and burritos were hefty and full of flavor. Ample parking. So glad that my family from San Diego (who I know get real Mexican taco shop cravings) can get a taste of home right in their Houston backyard!

2.8 mi•Lazy Brook/Timbergrove

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Quesabirria

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Clean, bright dining room w open kitchen so you can watch the magic happen.

Tacos Doña Lena

4.2(155 reviews)

Probably my new favorite taco spot!! Everything was sooo good -- the food, the drinks, the music,…read morethe staff... ALL OF IT! The tacos were packed with flavor, everything tasted fresh, and the drinks were . Such a fun atmosphere too. I'm already thinking about what I'm ordering when I come back

The service was awful at this restaurant. I came from out of town from Phoenix, Arizona. I went to…read morethis restaurant alone by myself. I only ordered drinks. I think I ordered mozzarella sticks, but really only drinks. I was discriminated against by the general manager whoever the manager is there, I'm a black female. I was alone. I was by myself. This manager picked up the phone to call the cops on me because of his mistake. I ordered two drinks instead of three and I disputed that and he ended up telling me to get out of his restaurant and he picked up the phone to call the police keep in mind. I'm a single female I'm by myself I don't know anything about Texas nothing and I'm talking to a real human but it was very inhumane. I will put the address down. I think they only have two locations. I will put the address down here. I will also get on my TikTok and my Facebook where I have a large following and I will tell everyone I know about this place. It's tucked off in Houston Texas somewhere I'm here for work. I decide to go to a friendly bar, which I thought it was I went there and dined there I paid for my food I tipped and then on my way home. I was like that was a cool place. Let me go back so I went back to order the same drink that I ordered, but then insert the manager his name is Michael I think but I'm gonna put the address here and the phone number please don't patronize these people until you know that they've done right by other people. I didn't even get a chance to taste the food before they were trying to call the police on me. I'm 115 pound 5 foot black girl I was by myself and then he turned the customers against me because one customer was like, yeah get the fuck out like he said. I will continue to post this until I've heard back from this place from a general manager or somebody other than the manager of the restaurant. I will continue to post this. It's not right. It was a Hispanic male. The manager you chose to represent your brand but could not represent it. I try to support local businesses but this type of service is uncalled for. I am at a conference and let all the patrons that were about to meet me there what happened. Management please do better. I called you guys, no answer and the run around about the manager's name at this location. Very rude and called the cops!! Please save your money. It's so many restaurants around don't go here unless they change the management. I still would be sus tho. They are tucked in the back so word of mouth is really all they got. As a GM of an establishment myself, this was totally uncalled for. An $8 that I would have gladly payed for because I had just come in there hours before with no issues. I paid and tipped well and was thinking this place is nice let me go back and was in for an awful treat. I don't want anybody no matter who they are experiencing what I experienced last night on September 27th 2026 9pm on or about. I am an influencer we come to different places so we can have good food and post positive things about them, but I can't say the same for this restaurant no matter what your orientation is this place will discriminate against you. I went the night before to show my team around because the restaurant was highly recommended. 1805 W 18th St Houston, TX 77008 United States The manger on duty at 9pm Pimlico Pub HEI took unauthorized amount on my credit card. Please, if you don't wanna be deceived when you place your credit card and these people's hands, please don't go to this establishment

Dining area and bar

Side of potatoes from the Enchiladas Rojas plate

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Beautiful, vibrant exterior

El Taconazo

4.5(383 reviews)

3.3 mi•Northside Village

CASH ONLY!! Best…read moreTacos in Houston. Taconazo is the pride and staple of Northside. Always a long line but it so worth it. Barbacoa and pastor is easily the best I've ever had. Horchata is not too shabby either. Doesn't taste grainy. Speedy service. Reasonable price. Keep in mind the "Platos/ Plato Regular, etc." are plates of carne. Ideal for taking home.

Alert: Cash Only…read more I've passed this taco truck countless times and almost always seen a line stretching from the window. There's even a security guard on site, which only adds to the impression that this place is fire. So when I happened to drive by on a 100-degree afternoon and found no line, I took it as a sign to finally give it a try. The small parking lot adjacent to the truck was nearly empty, except for a few other patrons who probably had the same idea. Ordering was simple and to the point. The menu keeps things straightforward: a selection of meats served as tacos or plates with a handful of sides. I ordered two barbacoa tacos with salsa verde. Less than two minutes after placing my order, they were in my hands. Fast service on a scorching day is always appreciated. With no seating available, I retreated to the comfort of my car to eat. Based on the amount of grease packed into these tacos, I would recommend doing the same. Eating them while standing could end with your shirt becoming an unintended side dish. One thing to note: don't count on a generous napkin supply. I realized after returning to my car that none were included. Consider keeping a few emergency fast-food napkins in your glove compartment. Those leftover Taco Bell napkins may finally fulfill their destiny. The barbacoa was flavorful, the salsa verde complemented it well, and overall, the tacos were overall tasty. That said, I left somewhat underwhelmed considering the crowds I routinely see gathered here during lunch and dinner hours. Perhaps I'm missing the standout item that keeps customers lining up daily. Even so, if you happen to have cash in your pocket and find yourself craving authentic tacos, this truck is certainly worth a stop.

Al Pastor Especial (con queso)

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La Calle Tacos

4.1(1.3k reviews)

2.9 mi•Downtown

**Breakfast tacos to die for** No freezers!…read moreNo microwaves! No can openers! Food: I had the Chorizo with bean egg and cheese. And cilantro. Oh my oh man. This was one of the best ever! Service: Super friendly as you could imagine. Authentic Atmosphere: Super cute trendy Mexico City feel. With a stop!!

Nut allergy friendly: Zero issues, didn't even ask though…read more Parking: Sucks like anywhere else in downtown Houston. I parked a few streets away on Texas St. which is free after 6PM. La Calle is one of those places that you go by when you've been bar hopping and say "dang, I could really use a street taco." Bonus points if that happens to be a Tuesday night where they have their $1.69/corn taco deal if you buy five or more. It's not quite a place to get other things, because a beer can run you $8 for a Modelo, and the postre (flan) was a strange cheesecake texture that was still a bit too sweet for me. But, they definitely crank out those street tacos and they hit the spot after a few drinks.

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Tacos La Sultana

4.2(46 reviews)

6.8 mi•Magnolia Park

This little gem has to be my favorite tacos in Houston. The beef was so well marinated and the al…read morepastor was so delicious, it felt I was eating chiaxiu (Cantonese bbq pork). Washed it all down with their apple soda. Fuego There's a seating area with AC in the patio area, and clean indoor dining space with bathrooms. It was so wonderful eating here for dinner, I'm looking forward to come back soon!

Food was great. The smoky flavor of the trompo is top tier! We also ordered bistek quesadilla and…read moreit was really cheesy and delicious. There was a line but it moved really fast. We ate in the seating area and they had some salsa which was good.

Trompo

From the window view. Beautiful

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Carniceria Y Taqueria Aguascalientes

4.5(220 reviews)

9.1 mi•Park Place

I always go out of my way to visit La fondita here and get the Gorditas. They are the best in my…read moreopinion. Also every weekend we go to the carniceria side to get carnitas and barbacoa. And we never forget to get the fresh tortillas they have in a cooler too.

Loved this place! It's inside a market and it's super tight and crowded. FYI they only speak…read moreSpanish, no English at all. One of my friends took me here and we all got to try a lot of stuff. We ordered: Horchata (small for $3.49), Quesadillas with beef, Quesadillas with chicharron, Gorditas with beef, and Gorditas with chicharron. I don't like cinnamon but the horchata was addicting and it paired so well with the food. My friend got their Melon Agua Fresca and he said it was really refreshing as well. The gorditas were stuffed and they were so delicious, the cheese was melting and the bread was warm and not dry. The Quesadillas were my favorite. You put both the red sauce and the green sauce on it, a lot of lime juice, and it's perfect. I forgot to order cilantro on mine but they do give you it at no extra cost. The prices are so cheap and you get so much food. Everything is around $3 and it will fill you up. Each of us totaled out to be about $10-15 per person and we were stuffed. I would definitely come back here over and over again! My friend said the only bad thing about this place is when you order to go, they won't give you a lot (no lime, no hot sauces, less meat, etc.) so definitely get dine-in.

2.6 mi•Midtown, Fourth Ward

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Tacos A Go Go Midtown

4.1(1.1k reviews)

Grab-and-go

Happy hour specials

the food is fresh and tasty! great great great options…read more a go to foodies would love staff was kind vibe was awesome check it out

This place took me by surprise by how solid it was overall! The staff were extremely friendly, the…read morefood was very reasonably priced, and the menu had plenty of vegetarian options to choose from, especially exceptional was the fact that each of their vegetarian options were unique and didn't just put avocado/quac as the star of every choice (which as a vegetarian who's allergic to avocado I am eternally thankful for). I ordered the tater tot taco, the veggie lovers taco, and the migas chilauquiles taco and I thoroughly enjoyed all of them minus the migas chilauquiles taco, which I think could've been a hit if I had added salsa or hot sauce to it. The flavor profile was just one dimensional and pretty uninspiring compared to the other two, which not only had great taste but also pretty exceptional texture. I don't think this place is going to replace my go to spot, but I can easily see myself going back if I'm in the area!

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The Taco Stand

3.6(444 reviews)

2.6 mi•The Heights

Did drive thru there while I was in Houston. Got a Mushroom Taco and a Carnitas Taco. Never seen…read morea Mushroom Taco on a menu before so I had to try it. Both were tasty. Lots of onion and cilantro. Bag was heavy but I think that was mostly from the sauces. I would go back.

Used to really love The Taco Stand, but I've been unimpressed on the last couple of visits. I won't…read morebe back after my visit this morning. I ordered a breakfast taco with bacon - the bacon was not fully cooked. All of the pieces that ended up in my taco were white, definitely undercooked. I tried to call to get my money back, but the AI phone answering service wouldn't connect. When I made it back to the restaurant, there wasn't really anything done for the inconvenience or the concerning issue of undercooked meat. I received a refund, but was hoping there would be more concern with the issue.

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Churros and chocolate sauce

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Kelly P.

5 years ago

If you're looking for Mexican food around Montrose/ the heights and everything else is way to busy this is a spot to stop by as your last resource. They open early, at 10am and the owners are nice people. The food is ok for the price you pay, the Pan de Muerto is delicious! But don't be fool when Rita, the waitress with a terrible attitude, offers it to you and doesn't tell you the price per piece. ( a whopping $15, when asked why so much they said "we are not a bakery"). We were very content with everything Except the service. The waitress was super rude, she came up to us with a very hateful tone and every time we would ask her a question she would say NO instantly. She gave off a very negative attitude. So negative that it killed my appetite and I couldn't find the good taste in the food. Anyways, I would give them 3 or more stars if it weren't for the fact that they're over priced, and Rita was let off the hook very gently by her bosses. The prices are crazy, for one meal of rancheros and one scrambled egg for a kid with a hot chocolate and a kid's lemonade you'll end up paying around $50 so pick your restaurants wisely. Seems like most reviews come from very close relatives and friends not actual customers. read more

Higor G.

120

1 year ago

We had such a wonderful dinner at Polanquito tonight! The food was lovely...full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully prepared. From the appetizers to the mains, everything we tried was delicious and felt authentic. The service was just as warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. We were honestly surprised the restaurant wasn't busier, because this spot deserves to be packed. It's such a hidden gem, and we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for excellent Mexican food in Houston! read more

William T.

113

6 years ago

We were staying in the area and the price for breakfast was outrageous. Polanquito had excellent reviews and was nearby so we decided to try them. We were not disappointed! We had breakfast there. The food was delicious. The Mole Chilaquiles tasted as good as they looked! We loved the food and the menu was great with great options. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive. We will definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Nanci G.

6 years ago

Polanquito food and service were excellent. I went Sunday for brunch. I ordered chilaquiles (green salsa)- yummy! I am not a dessert person, but I could not resist ordering rice pudding empanadas (other Yelp reviews encouraged me to order dessert) Coffee and rice pudding empanadas- so good! Go and support local restaurants. read more

Danielle K.

251

6 years ago

Fabulous, authentic, delicious. We've been wanting to try this spot for so long and so sad we waited this long. We had the Mexican scrambled eggs, potato & chorizo taco, huevos ranchoes, chocolate croissant & coffee. It was all delicious! The refried beans were amazing. read more

Ernesto G.

4 years ago

Esta si es comida mexicana auténtica. Desde que entras al negocio tiene un ambiente como si estuvieras en cualquier negocio en México, me hizo pensar que estaba en casa. Los mole chilaquiles con mi favoritos y las "rice pudding empanadas " ya regresaré a pedir más read more

Maria D.

11 months ago

Todo Delicioso , muy buen servicio y ambiente familiar , al Chef Diego le pongo un 100 Los chilaquiles de mole con milanesa son mis preferidos . Tambien el pipián verde Sus tortillas son de primera y las conchas excelentes . Me encanta ir . read more

Patricio E.

7 years ago

Great quality food! Definitely coming back! It was very busy and took a while to get seated but our food came out quickly and was delicious so definitely worth it. Servers are very kind as well! read more

Thanh L.

6 years ago

This place is so cute!! My only critique would be for them to open for dinner because I love their dishes so much. The inside is cozy and the flavors are so authentic. Definitely will be back read more

Rene C.

4 years ago

love the food, the flavor is very homemade. I really enjoyed there variety of dishes they have. Price is not bad but not bad but if your expecting cheap prices, this is not for you. read more

Karen G.

7 years ago

This place makes people feel welcome and a place like home, they have really great food.I really enjoyed it and hopefully you can come check it out too. :) read more

Jim C.

4 years ago

Food is great!!!! Service is awesome, i come here regularly and have never been disappointed. I would highly recommend coming back.

Enrique D.

7 years ago

great food, great service, I make an invitation to all Mexicans living in the city to give it a try and be the your own judge

Amada A.

7 years ago

Service and food are great! They come by the table so often to check on you and see if you need anything. Highly recommended.

Rocky S.

7 years ago

Looking good for Mexican. This is it. Good food and service was good as well. At a reasonable price. Will come back.

Eduardo C.

187

6 years ago

First time here and I'm already planning to come back for dinner since it was so good. That should say something.

Kevin R.

7 years ago

Great experience! Friendly service and delicious food! Would definitely recommend checking out this spot!

Gabrielle G.

4 years ago

Delicious food and full of flavor! We love bringing friends and family here. Latino family approved

Brachy A.

1 year ago

Pretty good food and drinks. We loved everything we ordered. I definitely recommend !

Killian I.

4 years ago

The tacos are traditionally made and delicious. Love the quality of service.

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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.

Puebla's Mexican Kitchen

4.5

(382 reviews)

I want to give this place less stars so people don't overrun one of my favorite spots in the…read moreheights. But I can't the food is too good, the service is to friendly and the vibe is unpretentious and welcoming. Like your going over to your cool tias house. The chilaquiles is great. the breakfast taco are legit. I love the in house made corn tortillas. The wait can be a bit long but that's alright. Go on off hours or order Togo.

TLDR: - Limited Parking…read more- Understaffed - Delicious food and drink - Affordable and great pricing I saw this business being recommended in one of the Top Places to try in Houston. Upon arrival, the parking was small and limited. We parked on a side street, but keep in mind this was a Thursday at 1pm, parking was already full. Once heading inside we waited for a couple of minutes and the greeter was also the online order taker, to go order taker and giver and was taking orders online. We were told to sit anywhere we liked and we did, there were about two servers who seemed d extremely busy and rushed. We waited around 10 minutes before given menus and asked for an our drinks. We received our drinks fast and they tasted wonderful, we got the cinnamon coffee and it has tasted better than any other cafe de olla from any Mexican brunch restaurant or cafe. We then proceeded to ordered our food, I ordered chilaquiles en guajillo with two scrambled eggs. My partner ordered el asado de puerco. The food came promptly and tasted amazing ! The prices were great and affordable. This is a must try place with family or as a date! if you do come as a family, make sure all the guests from your parties are there in person, if not they will not seat you.

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Solid five stars almost gave a four star review, but I'm gonna give them the five star. There were…read morea few things that could work on, but other than that the food was good. Food: I opted for the huevos Ranchos, which were pretty good. I wish they came with more sauce, though they didn't put enough sauce. However, it did come with Barbacoa and that was excellent. The carne guisada taco was OK. Overall, the food was a decent five star no doubt about it. The service is a little bit lacking. They took forever to bring the bill, they added extra taco to my girlfriends plate that she didn't order that's fine. We ate it and paid for it. I guess there's a bit of a language barrier there but it's no big deal. I'm gonna give them the five stars because the food overall was good in the service is pretty good too I will definitely go back to Try their posole.

The service was amazing & the food was soooo yummy !! Will definitely becoming back again! The…read moreplace itself is a great size & very cozy! I was a little confused on location but it's right next to El Rey meat market , they share the same parking area. I didn't take a pic of everything we got but my meal was the chilequiles & they were soooo good & fresh!

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(614 reviews)

I used to luv this place but recently visited for my birthday and was shocked at the Prices, 24…read moredollars for a burger I had to lower my ordering because everything else was so high in price!

Why 4 stars? Because it was an enjoyable experience despite a big miss…read more --- --- --- Once I learned that Laurenzo's was supposedly the mecca for prime rib in Houston, it vaulted to the top of my list. Prime rib is on my Mount Rushmore of favorite dishes and is something I am pretty much always interested in. I was a little concerned at the overall 3.8 star rating, but assumed the story was that the prime rib was probably awesome, but everything else lacked. It turned out to be the exact opposite. We started off with crab fingers. I had never seen a dish on a menu quite like this one, but we really enjoyed it. Each "finger" was really small, but there had to have been 40-50 on the plate. We didn't even finish them before our entrees came. My wife wanted to order these, while I was kind of indifferent, but I'm so glad we got them because they were one of my favorite parts of the meal. We ordered a grilled cheese with french fries, and sadly, this ended up definitively being our favorite plate. The grilled cheese was made with garlic bread. I wish they would make an actual sandwich just like this, but with some meat in it because I would order that in a heartbeat. And the fries were some of the best I've had in a long time. When you have fries like this, it bothers you that so many places *could* make their fries this way, but choose not to. So before we'd even gotten our meals, I was so happy with our choice to come here. But the entrees are where it took a turn. First off, my wife ordered the french dip. It was perfectly fine. Not remarkable, not bad. Just a 3 or 3.5 star sandwich. The mac-n-cheese she ordered as her side was excellent though. Saving the most important feedback for last: the prime rib. A couple of bites in, I thought, "well, it might not be the best I've had, but it's still prime rib, so I'm not going to complain." But as I kept going, it seemed to get more and more dry. I made my first prime rib a few months earlier and ChatGPT helped me with the instructions. There were specific things it told me to do to make sure it didn't end up dry. Sadly, they did not follow these instructions here. There was not a drop of juice in the middle of this steak. It's not like it tasted horrible, but when you pay $64.99 for an entree, and it's the thing they specialize in, you expect pretty strong quality, and it just wasn't there. It turns out, I think the 3.8 star rating as of our visit is perfectly justified. Just, for the opposite reasons I expected.

The Original Ninfa's Uptown Houston

3.5

(343 reviews)

the food was top tier amazing customer service…read more clean setting great vibes check em out amazing the best amazinggggg

Food was absolutely AMAZING. We got the steak fajitas, which were the best ones I've ever had…read more Chili con queso was delish, and oof their housemade margaritas were fresh, not syrupy and tasted great. I wish I had pictures, but we were so into the food it went quick. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone wanting a delicious authentic Mexican meal in Houston, in a fun, clean and bright atmosphere.

Exilio Latin Flair

4.1

(18 reviews)

Everything is outstanding The rainbow ceviche is the best u…read moreever tasted All around good Margaritas are amazing

Ambiance= nothing stands out as memorable. It seemed like a good place to have a conversation if…read moreyou're on a date or a late dinner. Food looks appetizing, but the flavor is not there. I also went to a restaurant month, which is a great cause. Was the meal worth the tab of 90 bucks a person by far no. I ordered the sirloin which was paperthin. There was no point in me, asking for it to be medium rare when it was cooked fully. The beans were very strong in cumin to where they felt grainy. The dessert was hot considering it was cheesecake and not very flavorful. I ordered a lychee martini. It had no lychee garnish that automatically for me is a no-no. My sister-in-law ordered the fish that looked again flavorful but once you tasted it, it was all just color. It need salt. Would I go here again, no. Is the food amazing? no. The service was decent that's about the only good thing.

Tacos A Go Go Yale

3.6

(21 reviews)

My favorite place for 10 years! I love the ambience of the new location!…read more I've had everything from the vegan tacos to the shrimp. They may not have vegan anymore but still love them. I always get margaritas and add an extra shot of Grand Marnier!

Yum and yum. September special- cheesesteak taco spoke to me at least once a week! Outside with the…read morepup and life is really good!

Tampico Mar Y Tierra

3.7

(143 reviews)

Exceptional. This will always be one of the ten places that I take visitors to reveal the quality…read moreand diversity of Houston's culinary scene. It may never get a Michelin star because so called "influencers" don't write about it. BUT IT SHOULD. I've been coming for decades. It amazes me that for many people this fantastic eatery for grilled red snapper is not on everyone's radar, especially if one lives in the Heights. I mean, for me, I'd rather spend the money on this high quality red snapper, grilled with onions and peppers, served with salad, chips and a great salsa picante, than spending this much or more at some foam and powder place where the menu may read great but for which there is no flavor payoff. I remember the early days before their remodel. You'd walk in and the red snappers on ice were right at the entrance. And still today, one chooses your fish by number of people and weight/size. The waitstaff is bilingual and super nice. Now, the snapper is the splurge. But it is a menu filled with a lot of options for every budget. And every day there is a sign outside advising of the special of the day. Now I am going to let these photos tell my story. On the night that we went recently to celebrate my birthday, we began with micheladas and margaritas. Next came the shrimp ceviche known as aguachile in Mexico. And then, one of the better guacamoles you will experience. I've loved their salsa picante, like, forever. I come here and get the salsa to go. Grilled and boiled tomatoes, salt, onions, chiles. Served hot with chips. And then, the splurge. A giant red snapper (huachinango) and a side of perfectly grilled shrimp. A la parilla. Aka "grilled on a flat griddle. Highly recommended. I can't praise Tampico enough.

Hands down one of the best seafood Mexican spots I have ever been to. You walk in it is very…read morespacious very simply decorated but do not let that fool you. You are greeted warmly when you enter the place. The servers do such a great job making recommendations. We had a four-year-old child and the 4-year-old child ate our adult food! She loved the food so much she was dancing! We had the grilled snapper and grilled shrimp. We ended up ordering more grilled shrimp it was just that great. The shrimp cocktail was also just as delectable. They have so many variations of seafood you cannot miss. The lemonade there was just so refreshing I regret not ordering some to go. There's plenty of parking available. I would definitely recommend this spot anytime!!

Flor y Miel

4.6

(20 reviews)