Ruby's Taqueria

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Catering service

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.

FAJITAS 7. As a native Houstonian, I was 10 when Ninfa's opened (1973). Growing up, we ate there…read moreseveral times each month. We'd rotate with Los Tios or Chinese every Friday or Saturday. As there is not a location near me any longer, we traveled to the original location. It was bustling with an attentive waitstaff and lots of people watching. Complementary valet (of course we tip) is a great benefit as parking is slim. Our waitress was Kady. She's been there for 50 years! Talk about an original. She was attentive to our needs but all business. We started with guacamole and queso. Guac was a huge portion with all the add ins. Queso was delish and served with fried flour tortillas (my fav). The gratis green dip, red sauce, and thick, crisp chips were on par. The fajitas. Just so so. Honestly, it reminded me of Taco Cabana. Very disappointing. Very little flavor and tough. The rice was yucky, the refried beans were the worst! Reminded us of the frito lay bean dip in a can. Even the Borracho beans were bad. HEB's in the can are far better. We received 2 corn and 2 flour tortillas. Fajitas served with pico, guac, sour-sour cream (I didn't even like that). Iced tea was fair. All in all, Fajitas very disappointing. If we had not been on the best fajita quest, I most likely would have ordered the chicken caldo soup. That never disappoints.

19.8 mi•Midtown, Fourth Ward, Montrose

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Combo Fajitas - Large

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Margarita

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.2(298 reviews)

The enmoladas are a MUST try when going to Madera's. By far my favorite dish from this restaurant…read more They come filled with chicken topped with the delicious mole sauce that's a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and a little spicy. There's both indoor and outdoor seating which I can appreciate. The service is good.

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

Right side entry

Rice & Beans

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Chicken Enchiladas

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

3.9(901 reviews)

17.6 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.

18.9 mi•Upper Kirby, West University

Queso + Beef

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Fajita Salad

Guadalajara Mexican Grille

4.0(594 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!

We were greeted and welcomed warmly and received excellent service. Our glasses were never empty. I…read morehad the amazing Mixed Green Salad with Cilantro Lime dressing and Grilled Salmon - the salmon was seasoned and grilled to perfection, easily one of the best grilled salmon fillets that I have ever tasted. Hubby thoroughly enjoyed the Beef Enchilada and Chicken Taco Al Carbon with rice and charro beans. I had to photograph our friend's Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes with Shrimp and Lump Crab because it was so beautiful. She assured me that it tasted as good as it looked.

18.4 mi•Montrose, River Oaks

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Mexican Sugar Houston Montrose

4.2(694 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.

This was my second time at Mexican Sugar and I loved it just as much as the first! Johnny was our…read morewaiter and he was phenomenal, super attentive and even refilled my drink several times without me having to ask. Sonia was also incredibly sweet. My daughter dropped some food and made a bit of a mess, and Sonia was so kind about it and cleaned everything up without making us feel uncomfortable at all. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the steak and eggs and the pancakes, both were delicious. Great food, amazing service, and another wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back!

Machete Margarita

Arepas

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Mexican Sugar - beautiful lighting

Maximo

4.6(178 reviews)

19.2 mi•West University

•$$$

Maximo looks like someone invited the desert inside and poured it a drink. The room is colorful,…read morewarm, and genuinely inviting--pots of cactus, cowboy paintings, and Mexican art. At brunch, the papas bravas come as small cubes of fried potato with an airy crunch that gives way to a soft, pillowy center - the kind of deeply satisfying bite that makes conversation briefly irrelevant. Crisp prosciutto adds salt, aioli brings richness, and smoky chile sauce keeps it lively. They're served with cactus-handled toothpicks, which are almost offensively adorable. The chilaquiles divorciados are another hit. The chips are dressed with salsa rather than drowned beneath it, so each one arrives ready for the perfect bite. It's a small distinction, but an important one. Then there are the enfrijoladas: rolled quesadillas in fluffy tortillas, covered in creamy black bean sauce and plated with more care than bean and cheese might seem to warrant. The dish is fundamentally simple, but that's the point. Soft tortilla, savory beans, melted cheese, bright salsa. Familiar ingredients transformed into something deeply comforting--the culinary equivalent of curling up beneath a warm blanket on a cold morning, even if Houston rarely provides one. Dinner shifts into another gear. The crudos are sensational, especially the tuna tiradito - a rolling wave of flavor and texture. The tacos are excellent across the board, but the crispy maitake mushrooms are unmatched. The short ribs arrive juicy and tender on a mole negro that doesn't sit politely in the background. It lands dark, complex, and full of flavor. And then there's the masa cornbread, a masterpiece of unapologetic indulgence. Humble cornbread meets savory-sweet mole, smoky, earthy butter, and caviar. It sounds like too much. It isn't. Every element earns its place. The cocktails deserve their own warning. They're the kind that convince you to keep ordering the same drink all night. By the end, you may have forgotten what was in it. What you'll remember is that it was refreshing, perfectly balanced, and exactly what you needed. Maximo makes ambitious food feel generous rather than fussy. Come hungry.

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(687 reviews)

16.2 mi•The Heights

The food at Doña Leti's was AMAZING! Definitely worth the wait…read more I went around 1 PM and it was BUSY. They honestly have more customers than they have space, which is a great problem for them to have . Parking was also hard to find, and I waited about 30 minutes just to be seated. But once I got my food and tasted it... I was IN LOVE! The food made all of the inconveniences completely worth it. Customer service was cool, the atmosphere was nice, but the FOOD was definitely the star of the show. I would absolutely go back... just be prepared to wait and hunt for parking. Worth it!

Dona Leti's was everything we thought it would be!…read more Upon arriving there was a 30 min wait but thats ok because we were given chips and salsa to hold us over. Once we were seated the waiter we had was super helpful. If we had questions, he had answers and pictures to go with them. The food was phenomenal and huge. We ordered the skillet burrito, surf and turf eggrols, and birria sampler. So much food and so flavorful. Honestly you have to try the alfredo on the eggrolls. That was different but so good. The asada was flavorful on the burrito and eggrolls. The birria was great and then consume hit the spot dipping wise. The burrito was jam.packed with meat and rice. Very good! Its exactly what I want in my burrito. We ordered margaritas for drinks and those were pretty good. The strawberry margarita has to be mixed once brought to the table, but thats ok. Needless to say we had to take leftovers home for sure. Great food and a great time!

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Street Taco

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Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.

Ambriza

4.5(1.8k reviews)

6.0 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.

19.9 mi•Museum District, Montrose

Veggie enchiladas

TEQUILA Wall

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Street corn

Candente - Museum District

4.1(648 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!

This restaurant is located in the museum district. It's right by the Chips came out first and came…read morewith salsa and ranch. Both sauces were surprising spicy, especially the salsa. Love it. We came for lunch which is MON-FRI 11AM-3PM. I got the PICK TWO $19 - crispy beef taco & jalapeño cheese tamale. It also comes with rice, refried beans, and guacamole salad. We also ordered the chili con queso w chicken and smoked chicken enchiladas.

19.1 mi•Fourth Ward, Montrose

When in Rome

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Skinny margarita (large)

Toca Madera

4.0(689 reviews)

•$$$

Free WiFi

Live music

Fabulous queso, Fresh tortillas. Salsa awesome, I had filet my girlfriend steak tacos also awesome…read more It's her new favorite place and she's a native Houstonian.

Amen was amazing!! Get the tomahawk, it's really good. The margaritas were great as well.read more

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J S.

3 years ago

I don't understand why you have a phone number for people to place a pick up order. It is so bad they don't even pick up. Just do everyone a favor and delete your number. What a waste of time. read more

Branden D.

1 year ago

Not 24 hours an it's dumb that you guys require me to leave 85 character review, I just to inform you guys shouldn't change the 24 hours if you aren't 24 hours. read more

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