We love Rita's! Such a great neighborhood spot. The inside is super cozy with a warm, welcoming environment. The food is delicious, service is wonderful, and margaritas are strong and tasty. Plenty of parking too :) read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here while on a work conference and following the theme of when in Rome, we had Mexican in Houston. We didn't want some crappy chain, but true love in their cooking. Rita's definitely delivered! From the moment we stepped in the door, the restaurant felt warm and "Martha Stewart Esque". From the wall decor to the chain coverings, each part of the restaurant had thoughtful decor. We ordered the seafood soup, which per the photo was as homemade and fresh as you can get! I also got the seafood enchiladas, which was a delightful mix of cheese, fresh seafood, and a light creme sauce. Last we ordered the combo platter #1, true traditional with two tacos and an enchilada. The chips came out still warm and homemade red and green sauce. Our server, who's name I did not catch, was incredibly personable and friendly! Outside of food, we had the coco-rita! A delicious coconut margarita with a shaved coconut rim. Would definitely check this place out if you are anywhere nearby in the Houston area! read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Seafood Soup - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friend and I stopped in to grab a nice cold drink after being out in the sun all day and riding my bike. I decided to swing by and check out some of the specials which were still very expensive in my opinion. There is happy hour every day from 2 PM to 7 however, frozen margaritas are not included on that special so if you're looking to have a really cold drink, you may have to go elsewhere. I got a chicken quesadilla plate, which was decent but nothing too spectacular. The service sitting at the bar was quick and welcoming I may come back to this place. read more

The food was good but I don't recommend the desert (quatro leches cake). Even though it was recommended it tasted spoiled. The staff was friendly with clean and well lit area where we were seated. read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Quatro leches cake - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is so worth a try. Best cheese enchiladas to be found, the chicken enchiladas were excellent as well The service is attentive without being intrusive and the whole area has a fresh, bright atmosphere without the kitsch that so many Mexican restaurants have given into In addition, the margaritas have an absolutely fresh taste that's rivaled only by the salsa verde We'll be back - Rita's is great! Give them a taste read more

Ever had mid Mexican food? Well this isn't that!!Thank goodness this is a wonderful hidden gem I'm so happy I stumbled upon. Delicious food without crazy prices. I have been back multiple times, still consistent great food. Refried beans and rice are so yummy. Breakfast tacos too. Clean, and bright ambiance as well. Not so dimly lighted like a lot of Mexican restaurants I've been too. Creates a better atmosphere for sure. Very nice, attentive service as well from our favorite waitress Judy. read more

Excellent food and service! The cheese enchiladas were the best I have had in a long time! read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious! Service, food, ambiance, and ingredients were great. This was our first time but we will be back! read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

We are from out of town and stopped before a doctor's appointment. The service was great. The server answered all of my questions and the food came out piping HOT. Large portions. No complaints at all. read more

We did a Fathers day catering for 12 from this great restaurant near JV on 290. ! It was so very good, fresh, and just the best. We ordered fajita beef enchiladas rice beans chips salsa and queso. Absolutely loved by all! Definitely will be back and its at the too of our list for catering !! Staff is excellent as wellThank you for making our family dinner GREAT AND EASY! read more

Whoa. Perfect chicken fajitas. Warm salsa. Fresh jalapeños. Definitely coming back here. 5 star flavor. . read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Fajitas sliced perfectly for a tortilla. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

We dined as a family of 4 Friday around 5pm. There was one other family present who was finishing up as we arrived. We've dined here before so we were very thrown by our most recent experience. Ordered queso, margarita, mojito, fajitas, kids burger and chicken nachos. The mojito was misheard and an incorrect drink was brought. I politely clarified and she went to remake the mojito. 2 staff searched bottles in the bar and eventually brought the mojito which was made very incorrectly. Observing their uncertainty while trying to make it, I should have just canceled it. Since it was a happy hour special, I assumed it was a drink they commonly made. I did not drink it and brushed it off. The queso was fine. The kids burger was fine. The margarita was fine. The chicken nachos came out as beef and looked as if it was made in the microwave. After a few bites, my teen was not interested in eating them and said they tasted weird. The fajitas were bland. The pico was very cold. The beans and rice had no flavoring. We hurried and wrapped up our meal with most of us not eating much for nearly $100. We had full togo boxes that were thrown away at home after retrospect of the experience. I had a slight concern of food safety after looking at the variations in food. There were 3 ladies covering it all there and I'm not sure if it was burdensome to wait on us as the only customers or just disinterest. I was hoping to just email the restaurant but contact info is not on their website. I write this not because I need anything made right but in hopes this was an expensive one-off experience. We appreciate how convenient this location can be and would like to see more businesses thrive in this area but after this experience, we all agreed there's plenty of other restaurants to pick in the future. read more

Ordered to go, the place is very clean and bright. The service was great and friendly. Got the enchiladas and pozole. Very good! The salsas are very tasty and the chips fresh. You need to come check it out!! read more

Spent Cinco de Mayo dinner here! Queso was great. Salsa is good. Service was amazing and they were busy. My favorite is the beef fajita nachos. My husband loved the rice and his regular tacos. Enough for leftovers. read more

Food was delicious, service was perfect, and the ambiance inside is so cute! Perfect spot to catch up with friends for lunch or dinner

This place is INCREDIBLE!! Wait till you taste the red chili cheese sauce that is on top of the cheese enchiladas ..I promise..YOU will be hooked..similar to a red chili " Mole Sauce"....BEST I HAVE EVER HAD !!!!! WILL NOT DISSAPOINT !!! read more

Lugar súper recomendable Todo muy rico, personal muy amable 100% recomendando!! Top 10 read more

I got the best Taco ever, it's good for group of friends or colleagues to enjoy in good vibe, the service is quick and supportive too. read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wonderful lunch! Fajita meat was tender and has great flavor. Great prices and service! Highly recommend.

The service is always super fast and incredibly friendly. I love the ambiance. It's beautiful and quiet and we come here often. read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is delicious. The service is friendly. This little hidden gem, right off of 290. And don't forget the dessert. read more

My husband and I frequent this restaurant for dinner. Today we had their breakfast. They serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 am-2:00 pm. They have hazelnut creamer for coffee, which is a plus for me. Not all restaurants do. I ordered the Deluxe Plate. It was enough for two people. I poured the green salsa (the best IMO) over the eggs and made my own huevos rancheros. You can substitute the toast for tortillas. My husband had the huevos con chorizo with potatoes and beans. Also, large portions. The food is worth returning for and the service was great. read more

Have yet to try their food. But their margaritas are amazing. 5 stars for their ritas.

Rita's, such a quaint perfect atmosphere built around customer satisfaction and phenomenal food. Please don't let me forget about the Margarita's!! This is a weekly spot for lunch with my work peers and after work gossip for my closer work friends. read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Famous Margarita and beef fajita nachos! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Visited this evening and had a decent experience with the taste and quality of the food (except for the cold rice); however, service and atmosphere scored poorly for my partner and I. First, after our server took our order and brought us our food she never came back to check on us or refil our cups. We finally had to flag down another server for help. We were there at 7:30pm on a Saturday and there was maybe only one other table of guests and a few people sitting at the bar. Not only was service almost non-existent, one table remained dirty with no customers at it for the duration of our visit. For a restaurant where we were one of the only customers sitting at a table we would of thought service would be better. Also, looking around the place it's clear that things need to be updated. A lot of things seem to be a hold over from the previous restaurant that use to be in that space. The covers on the chairs are fading and in some places falling off. Also, the chairs are hard and uncomfortable. Nothing you want to sit at long. There's no host stand when you walk in so you have to wait for someone to greet you from across the room. read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen Is always on point. Delicious Birra Tacos and Francis makes the best margaritas! My kiddos can't get enough of the cheeseburger or Chicken Quesadillas. The salsa is not that of your typical Tex Mex restaurant. It's actually flavorful and spicy. read more

Very good food. Chips w/rojo and verde salsa were quite good. The wife's bacon wrapped shrimp didn't make it home for leftovers. She said it was amazing. My chimmichanga wasn't even on the menu and they MADE IT. The beef fajita meat used was over the top tender and flavorful. Service was prompt, attentive yet not overbearing. Well designed decor with an inviting ambiance that was very relaxing. We will definitely be back. read more

We have been here twice now and have been very impressed both times. Delicious enchiladas, salsa, rice, and beans, and fresh tortillas. Excellent service as well. Will be back! read more

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My first time so only tried one dish... beef fajita taco salad, and it was very good! No beans... which I love!! Meat was very good and generous portion! Spring salad mix...nice! Fabulous sangria margarita! Service was excellent too! read more

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Food was good! Generous portions. Fajitas could be a little more flavorful. Outside of that, the ambience is really nice!

Delicious Mexican food. Nice, clean, and colorful atmosphere. The tortilla soup was delicious. The chicken and vegetable tacos were flavorful and the portion of the two tacos were huge. Lots of veggies in there if you're looking for a slightly healthier taco. A colleague of mine got the Chicken fajita. It was plated well and sizzles on the way out. He enjoyed his meal as well. Solid restaurant. Would recommend. read more

Rita's Cantina Mexican Kitchen - Chicken and vegetable tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yeah, right up the middle with this one. Not great, not horrible. Just average. The salsas with the chips were okay but not remarkable (and the green one was so utterly bland, a theme for the meal). For a pre-dinner rush with only two other tables, service was pretty slow. The green sauce on the pollo poblano: could have been anything, so lacking in flavor or acidity or saltiness. Beans and rice are more nondescript than standard fare, almost no seasoning whatsoever. The margarita is actually MORE bland than the sauce. This is the kind of place my parents (in their 80s and not foodies in the least) would enjoy. Not adventurous or interesting at all. Again: not horrible. Just nothing special. read more

The food and service here was superb. Not always in this part of town, but if I am, I will certainly return.

Worse service in town! Don't waist your time and money going here, you will be disappointed. Waiter is rude, Waitress couldn't care less about service and is terrible! I will never go back ! read more

First time eating here, service was really good food was delicious. The carnitas and quesadillas were very good as well as the margaritas. I really like their green and habanero Salsa not too mention their tortillas are hand made so they are super fresh. read more

generous 3 stars. the fish tacos were kinda foul wrong choice. beef quesadilla portion was on smaller side.

My husband and I ate breakfast here this morning. We each had tacos, and he had charo beans, as well. I asked for a small side of fruit, such as they serve normally with the breakfast entrees. They brought me a small bowl of fruit, and then, when they brought the check, I was charged for an entire Fruit and Yogurt entree. I asked the server, and he said that was the only way to charge me for the fruit. I told him that this was robbery, and he shrugged and said talk to the owner. I am outraged. Although I have experienced several good meals there, including two large parties I have arranged, we will not be going back. read more

This place is delicious. We come here at least 2-3 times a week. Everything is fresh. Breakfast tacos on the weekend are delicious. Their fajitas, taco salads, chicken Pollo are amazing. Family run and everybody is so nice. read more

The atmosphere was warm and they had great music playing. The manager was very attentive. And the steak, shrimp, and rice was bomb.

My husband and I always come here for lunch which is close to our jobs and also come here during dinner. That's how good it is. The music is nice old school Spanish. The food is always a staple with reasonable prices. Will always come here for our weekend restaurant. read more