Rancho's Taqueria

Private events

Catering service

Came to town and met a colleague whom is from Houston. He recommended this place and we will…read moredefinitely return if ever in the area. I asked for carne asada which is not technically on the menu but they made it happen. Food was great, service was impeccable, and the environment was busy but comfortable.

First time in Houston, and I kept seeing people online say Ninfa's is overrated. But every local I…read moreasked told me to go, so I went. Glad I did. Service was great. Our server was super friendly and kept things moving. Free chips and salsa to start. The chips came out warm and crunchy, with a red and a green salsa. Easy way to kick off the meal. I got the enchiladas suizas. Packed with chicken and cheese, and the salsa verde on top gave it a nice bit of tang that kept it from feeling heavy. Solid Tex-Mex. Didn't disappoint.

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I went for dinner time. It's a cute intimate setting. Perfect for date night or girls night. The…read morefood was delicious. I ordered the Barbacoa tacos on heirloom corn tortillas. For drinks I ordered a hibiscus margarita... it was so good with the perfect amount of sweetness. Presentation and service were great. Highly recommend to give this place a try

oh whoaaa!! i see…read moresome mixed reviews amongst thee elites!! despite the mixture of reviews.. i stand on madera's being one of the better tex-mex restaurants in the area! i truly appreciate how intimate the space is. i love moody decor so madera's hits the right decor spot for me. the service is a decent, no major complaints and they were nice. i ordered the mole chicken and guac, and i can't remember the drink names but they were great! our "fresh" tortillas were hard asf.. so we just counted that as a loss for the day. but definitely make sure they provide you with fresh tortillas, if you decide to visit! if you're on the fence, check out their hh! have fun c.

Right side entry

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Chicken Enchiladas

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

3.9(901 reviews)

12.8 mi•The Heights

This is our go-to place for Mexican food, or Tex-Mex. The El Presidente is a large steak with all…read morethe trimmings...comes out on a hot skillet still cooking! The fajita burritos with refried beans, pico, cheese or red sauce is also super delicious. The chips and warm salsa will get you too. The margaritas are stiff and get the job done. The staff are very friendly and aim to please. This is a regular place for us and I don't plan on changing any time soon. The place is fairly large and fairly spaced out. Let me know if you can pronounce the name....

Ay dios mío. La comida aquí es perfecto. Gracias Perla!…read more I met friends here for a late dinner and was blown away by the drinks and the food. Even with a party of five our food was brought out less than twenty minutes after ordering. In addition to the fajitas for one that were so good that my mom ate my leftovers, my cucumber spice margarita was superb. I would come back for that and the shrimp alone.

11.7 mi•Upper Kirby, West University

Queso + Beef

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Fajita Salad

Guadalajara Mexican Grille

4.0(595 reviews)

It was our first time trying this restaurant and we loved it! The fajitas were delicious and full…read moreof flavor. Belinda was super sweet and attentive, and you can clearly tell she cares about her customers and making sure they have a great experience. We'll definitely be back!

juan was amazing! he made sure that we were taken care of! i love great food, but its the service…read morethat brings me back! it wasn't my birthday but we ordered fajitas anyways because guadalajara has a special on wednesdays for beef and steak fajitas!! in this economy, its an exceptional deal, and can comfortably feed 3-4 ppl! i would absolutely recommend stopping by! the tortillas are fresh, the sangria is strong, the food is filling and flavorful! thanks again juan! bon appétit c.

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose

4.2(697 reviews)

•$$$

The world is full of Mexican restaurants…read more Most are some version of Tex-Mex in a family-friendly, relatively similar environment. Nothing wrong with that. Mexican Sugar breaks that mold completely. This is the most legit, wonderful, bougie, over-the-top Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, and I mean that as the highest compliment possible. This was my second trip to Mexican Sugar. The first was in Grapevine. After this visit to the Montrose location, I have officially decided that when I am in Texas, I will seek these places out. They are that good. First, dress up. I doubt there is an actual dress code, but this is not the place where I am showing up looking like I just finished mowing the yard. Come here to be seen. Come here to show out a little. The place is beautiful and has that kind of vibe. Second, the drinks. Hell yes. Fancy, creative, excellent, and impressive enough for even the person who has seen every ridiculous cocktail presentation imaginable. And then there is the food. My God, the food. The salsa and queso are legit AF. The street corn is heaven in a bowl. Get several orders. I am serious. One is not enough. The carne asada was amazing. Honestly, I could keep going, but at some point this review is just going to become me yelling about how much I love Mexican Sugar. I LOVE MEXICAN SUGAR. OK, YOU GET THE IDEA. WHY AM I YELLING? BACK TO THE REVIEW.... Service was excellent too. The place is huge and was absolutely packed, but our server stayed attentive and the food came out surprisingly quickly. Make a reservation. Park in the nearby garage. Dress nice. Order the drinks. Get the street corn. Then get more street corn. Who is ready for another trip to Houston? I'll book the reservation at Mexican Sugar.

Went to Mexican Sugar for a friend's birthday with a pretty big group, and overall we had a great…read moretime! Our server was really nice and did a good job keeping up with such a large table, especially with the restaurant being so busy. The restaurant was pretty packed and definitely loud, but it made for a fun, lively atmosphere for a birthday celebration. The food was solid, and the drinks were definitely a highlight--they were fun and had some creative options. Overall, I'd say it's a good place for a group celebration if you're looking for good food, fun drinks, and a lively atmosphere!

Machete Margarita

Arepas

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Mexican Sugar - beautiful lighting

Maximo

4.6(184 reviews)

11.8 mi•West University

•$$$

Maximo is always great! Highly recommended for anyone looking for brunch or dinner. The ambiance is…read morechill, the service is great, and the staff are friendly and very attentive. The food is excellent, and honestly, everything is great! If you're in the area, you should definitely stop by. The photos look great, but experiencing it for yourself is even better. Self parking next to it and reservations are best . I've been before and was seated outside due to not having reservations.

Honestly I am fairly disappointed in this place as I had been anticipating it for the longest time…read more I was able to snag reservations about 1 month in advance for a Saturday dinner. The restaurant is located in a quiet area in West University with a good amount of street parking. The restaurant itself is decorated with a lot of character and personality and they have seating inside and outside on their covered patio. Don't get me wrong, the service here is amazing. The servers are very attentive, and I appreciate the chefs coming out to explain their dish. However, the dishes themselves were basic and lacked specialty. My boyfriend and I got the Chef's Tasting Menu. I got the drink pairing. As a Chef's tasting menu, I would expect the restaurants' most precious meals. The short rib was dry and the rest of the other dishes were unmemorable. The only dish that truly caught my eye was their Tres Leches, but this was given on the house as it was our anniversary. The drink pairing I got was well worth and all of the drinks were flavorful and paired well. Overall, I'd hope that their chef's tasting menu would improve as they rotate their dishes. I would try to come back to give it another chance.

Tres Leches

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Paloma Coconut Punch & a classic Margarita.

Dona Leti's

4.0(690 reviews)

13.8 mi•The Heights

Taco Tuesday at Don Leti's and BABYYYYY, they understood the assignment!…read more Being from LA, we're a little picky when it comes to Mexican food. We know good Mexican food, so our expectations were definitely high! We arrived and had about a 10-minute wait for a table, which wasn't bad at all. They also offer complimentary valet parking (tips suggested), which is always a nice little perk! Our waiter, Alonzo, was great! Friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Now let's get into these drinks! We ordered the Henny Margaritas, and when I tell you those drinks were DRINKING! By the time I finished mine, I was only operating with ONE eye! They were not playing around with the Hennessy! We started with the Surf & Turf Queso, and OMG, it was soooo good! It came with both tortillas and chips, but personally, I preferred the tortillas. Something about scooping up that cheesy goodness with a warm tortilla just hit different! For my entree, I ordered the Combination Plate because I'm the type of girl who wants a little bit of EVERYTHING! I chose the Al Pastor Taco, Chicken Enchiladas, and Carne Asada Quesadilla. My husband went with the Birria Sampler Platter. Let me tell you, EVERYTHING was delicious! The portions were HUGE! We honestly could've ordered one plate and shared it because it was that much food. Needless to say, we left with leftovers! Between the delicious food, strong margaritas, generous portions, and great service from Alonzo, Don Leti's definitely earned our approval! And coming from two LA folks who take their Mexican food seriously, that's saying something! Would we come back? ABSOLUTELY! But next time, we might share a plate... although knowing us, we'll probably still order everything!

I ordered a surf and turf burrito, and for 25$ I expected a better tasting burrito…read more I dont know if that's how the burrito is supposed to come but mine only included meat cheese and rice. The menu stated it would come with cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomato. Maybe it was just so busy I got the wrong food.

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Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.

Ambriza

4.5(1.8k reviews)

30.3 mi

Family-owned & operated

Veteran-owned & operated

Get the pork belly bites and their cocktails are delicious…read more If you're here on a Sunday for brunch and have a sweet tooth the French toast is unforgettable. No other French toast will come close. Their homemade sauces make more tantalizing. If you like salty spicy, get the jojo sauce. I don't think it's on the menu And to finish, personally I like cocktails but their fresh filled churros are super fun. And can't beat the fresh factor! Brandon is an excellent attentive server. He knows the menu in and out. He'll steer you right. It's a neighborhood gem

Visited Ambriza for the first time and it honestly impressed me. The ambiance is really nice --…read morewarm, lively, and just a cool place to sit and enjoy a meal. Service was top‑notch, especially from Maritza, who took great care of us the entire time. Since it was our first visit, they surprised us with complimentary street corn, and it was fantastic. We ordered the veggie and the Pastel Azteca. Everything tasted fresh, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I didn't love the Pastel Azteca, but I've never had it before, so that's more about my taste than the dish itself. Overall, great service, great vibe, and really good food. I'd definitely come back.

10.2 mi•Museum District, Montrose

Veggie enchiladas

TEQUILA Wall

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Street corn

Candente - Museum District

4.1(651 reviews)

Anytime you greet me at the door, it's a plus! Another hidden gem in Houston, the customer is Grade…read moreA and the food along with soft and not too loud music playing to fit restaurant. I love the fact that they were ready with vegan options and they did not miss. My dish was the Bow tie pasta loaded with veggies and flavor that transport you what you would think fearing in Italy would be like. Me thinking I would need a doggy bag and my stomach saying not today. The food freshly prepared and served. Also my cup stayed filled as well. They also have sufficient parking at the facility, so no valeting or pay meters. This one definitely goes on the list of returns. So, until the next time!! Bye - Bye!

We had lunch at Candente on a random Thursday around 11AM. We were planning on going to the Museum…read moreof Fine Arts after lunch, so Cadente was perfect, as it was walking distance. I had the pick-two lunch deal and opted for a crispy beef taco and cheese enchilada. All pick-two lunch deals are served with rice, refried beans, and guacamole salad. We also split an order of the chile con queso. First, before you even order, they drop off salsa and a basket of chips, which was great. We did end up finishing the entire basket with the chile con queso that we ordered. The chile con queso was so good, exactly what I wanted - and also exactly what I want whenever I think of queso. Excellent. The crispy taco was really, really good. Think childhood taco Tuesdays, but done better. The meat was so flavorful and my taco was huge. My friend's chicken flautas were good and my husband's chicken verde enchilada was also really good. Excellent flavors.

10.9 mi•Fourth Ward, Montrose

When in Rome

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Skinny margarita (large)

Toca Madera

4.0(698 reviews)

•$$$

Free WiFi

Live music

We came to celebrate a birthday and the experience was one for the books! DJ was amazing! Super…read morefriendly, made sure that we were comfortable, and gave some excellent suggestions! The food was the delicious and and drinks were flowing! Definitely a hidden gem.

4/5 Stars | Delicious food, great vibes, but those PRICES?!…read more As a girlie who LOVES to eat and has no problem spending money on amazing food, Toca Madera definitely had me questioning some of these prices! I appreciate fine dining, beautiful ambiance, and a luxury experience, but WHEW! Maybe it's because I travel to Europe often, where I can practically buy two bottles of wine for the price of one glass here, but some of these prices felt like a reach. Let's start with the $44 truffle mac and cheese. FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS FOR A SIDE?! At that point, the mac and cheese better be the main character, come with its own reservation, and pay a portion of my mortgage. LMAO! I wanted to try it, but respectfully passed. Now, let's talk FOOD because they definitely know what they're doing in that kitchen! Fried Calamari: 10/10. WICKED delicious! I'm extremely picky about calamari, and they absolutely nailed it. Easily one of my favorites! Passion Fruit Fire Shots: 10/10. Of course, we had to try the trending fire shots! Delicious and such a fun addition to the experience. Salmon: My entrée, although I originally wanted the scallops. That changed REAL QUICK when I learned it was $59 for FOUR scallops. FOUR?! My bio literally says I'm a big back at heart. I came to EAT! For that price, I personally couldn't justify the portion. Sea Bass Tacos: My husband loved these! Generously sized with a nice spicy kick, but nothing overwhelming. Cilantro Lime Rice: 10/10. SO GOOD! We both ordered it, but honestly could've shared one side. Brown Butter Cake: 100/10. BABYYYY! This dessert deserves its own spotlight. Absolutely delicious! I'd genuinely return just for this cake. Might even attempt recreating it at home! Now, here's why I'm giving four stars. We were celebrating our nine-year wedding anniversary, and while the service was friendly and attentive, the dining experience felt rushed. It was very much, "Ready to order? Ready for your next course? Ready for dessert?" And I'm over here like, can a girlie enjoy her husband and her wine for a second?! Maybe European dining has spoiled me, but I appreciate taking my time, enjoying conversation, and savoring each course. Especially at this price point, I want to enjoy the experience without feeling like we're on a schedule. Then came the awkward anniversary dessert situation. We ordered the brown butter cake, but they brought out a brownie with ice cream that said "Happy Anniversary." Naturally, we assumed it was for us and started eating it. Our waitress realized the mistake and actually took it away from us MID-BITE! Having worked in the serving industry, I personally would've let the guests finish it, especially since the mistake wasn't ours. It was just awkward and unnecessary. And considering we were still charged for our anniversary dessert, the whole situation felt even stranger. For a restaurant positioned as luxury dining, a small complimentary anniversary dessert or champagne would've been a thoughtful touch. Not something I expect, but those little gestures elevate an experience. Also, this restaurant is DARK. And I mean dark as hell! Beautiful, sexy ambiance, but you might need a flashlight for that menu. I also witnessed drinks being spilled on guests at two different tables, so that was interesting! My final thoughts Food? Absolutely delicious! Ambiance? Beautiful, trendy, and definitely a vibe. Service? Friendly, but the pacing and attention to certain details could improve. Pricing? Definitely on the extreme side for what you're getting. For two people, we spent over $300, just FYI! Would I return? Yes, but preferably with a larger group so we could order different dishes and sides to share and experience more of the menu. I wish I could give Toca Madera 4.5 stars because the food deserves recognition. But between the pricing and a few service moments, I can't quite justify five. At the end of the day, I don't mind paying for luxury dining, but there's a difference between paying for quality and paying for the hype. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and make sure your wallet has eaten before you arrive! Overall, a lovely anniversary dinner with some seriously delicious food, just a few things I wish had been different!

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Maurice C.

7 years ago

Came here wishing to enjoy an authentic Mexican Restaurant. I was greeted by workers who basically oppose providing service to African Americans. Rude , Short and down right nasty people. Guess because I couldn't speak Spanish I wasn't welcome . Yes I'm suggesting there was racial bias towards me! Don't go here if your not HISPANIC read more

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