What cool place - we went for Sunday brunch buffet and enjoyed it immensely. Everything was fun, perfectly cooked, loved the small servings and the selection. read more

Took my mom here for Mother's Day brunch, and we had a great experience. We arrived and were seated quickly. The staff was attentive throughout our visit, making sure our drinks stayed filled and the table remained clean. They even had a cute little photo backdrop set up for guests, which was a nice touch for Mother's Day. The food was buffet-style with a large variety of options. There were several protein choices including beef, chicken, pork, and seafood, all of which were well seasoned and cooked nicely. They also offered a variety of sauces to pair with the different proteins. The buffet was constantly being replenished, so everything stayed fresh and hot. My mom especially loved the root salad and lamb chops, while my favorites were the crème brûlée and the osso buco. Overall, there was a huge spread of food with plenty of variety for everyone. My only recommendation would be to have better labeling on what everything was as sometimes there wouldn't be a label otherwise My mom loved it, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Salt and Pepper translated. I have not been to this restaurant in ages but it was everything I remembered and more! The staff were historians, funny, and welcoming. That said....do not try to sculpt your own dish here because the answer will he no! I didn't mind...you can't come in and disturb someone else's masterpiece. The restaurant is small but quaint. It takes you back to a spot that you would see in Brazil or Argentina. The food was amazing! From the empanadas, to the homemade chips and the chinichurri sauce. I highly recommend! read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have passed by Sal y Pimienta my whole life since I grew up in this area and this place has been here for as long as I can remember. One day my family and I finally decided to try it. We started with the Caesar salad, empanadas, the mango salad, and ceviche. The Caesar salad was honestly amazing and ended up being the highlight of the night. The ceviche was okay. The mango salad was literally just shaved mango stacked into a tower with sauce on top, which was a little disappointing and kind of felt like the start of things going downhill, but I brushed it off. We like ordering a lot of appetizers and then sharing a main at the end, so for the main we ordered picanha and another steak with a side of potatoes to share. When the steaks came out and we cut into them, they were both basically raw. We asked for medium and one of them was definitely on the rare side, so rare that we had to send it back. They recooked it, but even then it was still chewy and not enjoyable. We really tried to give it a fair shot and ordered a good variety of plates to understand the restaurant better, but even with that it just did not work out for us flavor-wise. Because I have seen this restaurant for so many years and it is still open in a big area like CityCentre, I had high hopes and really wanted to like it. That is why I left feeling disappointed. The surprising part is that my favorite dish ended up being the Caesar salad, even though it is not what the restaurant is known for. I never like speaking down on places and this is just my opinion, but the food did not live up to the expectations I had. The one thing I will give credit for is the staff. They were very kind and helpful. One of the hosts even brought out an iPad, showed us pictures, and went through the menu with us. I wish I got his name because he was great. I am not sure if I would return. The service was good and the ambiance is nice, but the food just fell short for me. If someone is curious, I would still say try it for yourself because everyone has different taste, but for me it just did not hit the mark. read more

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This is a restaurant with great potential... if you get the correct server. The food is tasty, steaks are juicy, great variety of meta cuts. Very roomy, they have a room for special events. Big selections of wines and good cocktails Our steak was delicious as well as the Lamb Lollichops (as appetizer). My only "complaint " will be that our server looked unhappy helping us, rushed us through the menu. Other servers were nicer and gave us better service, so not all of them are bad. I may give it another try read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Lamb Lollichop - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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HRW review: This place was a surprise pick by my friend. The chimichurri and snacks you begin with was so good! i had a shrimp and wagyu ground beef empanada. I preferred the shrimp over the other but the creamy avocado salsa was a great pairing with both as well. i later had a NY strip with potatoes and vegetables. You know the potatoes were fresh because there were a few chopped potatoes in it. my steak was under and then reheated and it was over but the seasoning and char initially were really good. For dessert had a chaja- okay i've never had this before but out of all of the desserts i had this month this was one of my favorites. peaches. meringue. it was so good. This place is worth a try. Service was great. And it's definitely a date night or business meeting kind of place! read more

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First time visiting (during Houston Restaurant Week), I ordered the empanadas, tenderloin, and cuatro leches. This restaurant is located in city centre so parking is available in the garage. Service was good. The empanadas were also good I had the chicken and the waygu. The chicken was actually more flavorful than the chicken. The tenderloin was amazing. The issue was the mashed potatoes. While these were fresh made, they were served cold. The plate gave the tenderloin was made on site but the potatoes had been waiting on the plate for 45 mins before it was served to me. The cuatro leches was not my speed. Someone else who likes caramels infused in their cake might like it. The whipped topping was also Super THICK. Ambiance was nice and for me to visit during the week, it was quite packed. They also have multiple party rooms. read more

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Had a great meal at Sal Y Pimienta while in Houston for a night. Was actually craving fish but couldn't resist the piles of meat at this place. Ended up getting the Asado Vacio and an Old Fashioned and it was just so on point. But honestly the service did it for me. I believe my server's name was Miguel, but I could be misremembering. He was also a manager there and we had a great conversation about his ambitions in the industry. read more

Had a wonderful time at our feast. Good quality meats cooked to perfection and served on the tableside asador. It was all about the meats - sides were good but nothing to write home about, but the meats were absolute perfection! Excellent empanadas and desserts, too. They have a nice private room for small group reservations at no cost - perfect for our group of 10. The staff were all incredibly knowledgeable and provided excellent service with a very friendly demeanor. Dinner was never rushed. Santo truly loves his job and has such a great outlook on life, and he was incredible. I loved this opportunity to try traditional flavors of Uruguay and Argentina, and I highly recommend them! read more

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When the service staff is proud of the house it shows and it shows at this fine establishment. The setting is good not great but is befitting of the dense retail nature of the community. The food is amazing. The menu is simple but not overly so. The empanadas. Can we talk?!?! The empanada pastry was top two ever experienced and we eat empanadas all over where we travel. Extremely well done! We would recommend to anyone. Tops! read more

Great spot for happy hour and service was exceptional; Good deals on drinks and appetizers, and light-hearted atmosphere. The empanadas and flatbread were my favorites! read more

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Uruguayan steak house in City Center. They have a few private rooms and then the basic open floor plan (a little loud in there) with tables and a bar. Staff are all friendly and seem to know their stuff. I was there for a work dinner and we shared the: Empanadas (beef and chicken) which was delicious and cut in half for easier sharing, pork lollipops (yum), and the calimari which was just okay to me. They also give a chip/bread basket out. For my main I had the asada which came with potato mix. The steak was 10 oz, cooked perfectly medium rare and the sweet potatoes in the mix were fire! The filets looked good too. Shared the 4 Leches cake at the end to top of a solid meal with good cadence of food coming out. The wine selection was great. read more

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The service from the waited was great and food also but management is horrible. To be specific the manager Jose has an attitude and he does not communicate well and almost did not seat us when we first arrived. We had a cupón and by accident we purchased the 4 people not 2 , he came aggressively and demanded we payed the bill without an explanation clearly looking for a public embarrassment . If you come here just stay away from having such encounters read more

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I've been here twice and I have loved it each time. The food is delicious, the employees are very accommodating, and the restaurant is nicely decorated. read more

Good starters but entrees were just ok. Service was great but we had long wait despite reservations and that added to our parking issues. Empanadas were good, ceviche was just a mistake and nothing like other Latin places, calamari was good, steaks and fish were ok. Not many options for non beef eaters. But crab claws seemed a good option. Due to delay had to rush them for to go, But that was an utter mistake as they smelled like fish, while they should not smell bad if fresh. Yes stake claws smell bad. Not sure why they were so bad, despite high price and had to throw just as I reached home. We paid over $325 for lunch, no drinks, that is a whopping amount and would any-day need credit for it. read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Lamb Lollichop - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Have wanted to do HRW Houston restaurant week for years in Houston. After seeing this restaurant participating to give a portion back of proceeds to feed the homeless , had to make a reservation. A friend asked to do brunch today and could not have had a better meal. Jose , our server , took excellent care introducing the menu for HRW and it did not disappoint. We both ordered the zucchini crusted pizza that was reconstructed into pure deliciousness. Made with zucchini, EVOO,basil, thyme , egg , mozzarella, and parmesan cheese set on top of greens and decorated with sliced thin radishes looked more like art than a meal. It was so delicious. I would certainly return for that 1st course. Our 2nd course was the Pollo a la Parilla.All natural chicken breat served with a light delicately spiced quinoa salad. The chicken came out perfectly tender from the wood burning stove and was a large 2 piece meal that will be calling us back to dine again.Sooo good!!! The ambiance inside was warm and inviting. It is set close to other big chain restaurants that are not very intimate and often too noisy to talk. I felt very welcome and taken care of in this family owned establishment. We even met Saldo from Honduras as we were leaving who gave us a great explanation of the history of Sal y Pimienta and welcomed us to come again. The restaurant itself was easy to find in City Centre off I 10 .Highly recommend a return for brunch and worth a return during HRW!!! read more

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Excellent food and service. We have been eating at this restaurant for 10+ years and the food is constantly excellent. My favorites - ceviche and the Akaushi Out Side Skirt. My friend always orders from the seafood selection. They also have an excellent selection of wines. read more

Went Monday night while traveling for business. The skirt steak was the most tender, flavorful skirt steak I've ever had. Cooked absolutely perfect VERY impressed read more

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Food is always great, they added an outside gazebo that appears to be a smoking/cigar lounge also. The ambiance hasn't changed over the years. Food quality is great. The service is hit or miss I've had good and bad. Try brunch is the best read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Pasta and chicken cream dish with angel hair - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was absolutely incredible! The atmosphere, service and food were all next level. There were so many food and drink options to choose from, so I can't wait to come back and try other things. I had the chicken milanesa which was so juicy and flavorful. The provaleta appetizer was to die for! It is essentially fried cheese, but absolutely delicious. I also had a charcuterie board which was so tasty as well. It had several cheese and meats. The empanadas were outstanding and I highly recommend the corn one. read more

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Staff is attentive!! Our waiter Diego was helpful with my food allergy and made an awesome recommendation. Definitely coming back!! read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Branzino (special order) - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped in for a glass of wine and ended up trying the crab claws. The sauce was really good and the crab claws had a decent amount of meat on them. They have hh daily starting at 3pm. Customer service was excellent! It's a little small in there so make reservations if possible. Definitely will be back!!! read more

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Never disappoints. The service is very friendly and knowledgeable of the extensive menu. The Ambiance is quite relaxed. The food is always outstanding. read more

Delicious!!!! Blood orange margarita 5 stars & if you're into beer the Peruvian beer is a must & and their carajillo was absolutely perfect! Appetizers: crab claws were okay sauce needed a little more seasoning, lamb chops were AMAZING! Dinner: we got the bone in steak, sausage & picanha Beyond DELICIOUS! Dessert was so wonderful that if we could have licked the crème Brulé ramekin we would have lol Would have gotten 5 stars, but our sides: mashed potatoes & spinach were super cold read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Blood orange margarita - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went here for my birthday, the food was AMAZING! Drink was on point and the place was so beautiful inside and outside. They service was really the waiter was so friendly and funny lol. I will have to go back again. Ideal for date night read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND. they have a great private room we used for a business meeting. Great drinks and the food was excellent. The steak meat board is awesome to see before you order. Great service and staff! read more

We went for the lunch and I got the 3 course meal with the calamari strips, steak and eggs and creme brûlée. I also tried my friend's panna cotta. I liked the steak the best out of all the entrees but I think it's variable because my friend also got the steak but it was not cooked as well. I also really enjoyed the panna cotta and the creme brûlée. The service was a but slow but everyone was nice and explained the menu to us. read more

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Located in Memorial City town center next to North Italian and Brazilian steakhouse. You can park for free in one of the garages, or if you want to pay, there is street parking with parking meters. We got lunch here during the week. The interior is lively and they are extremely well staffed since their kitchen is in full view of the dining area. I'd say at least 10 staff between servers and the guys cooking. There's what looks like a decently sized wine collection towards the back and plenty of seating room. We opted to get the 3 course lunch special and also split a Verde pizza for the table. For the three course, I got the ceviche (flounder), picanha, and the arroz con leche (rice pudding). There's a ton of items on the menu and it was a bit hard to choose. There's the South American fare and some Italian stuff on there too for some reason. We focused on the more South American fare. The pizza was honestly a bit of a letdown; the pizza sauce wasn't the best, the crust was soggy in the middle, and the flavor combination of the toppings were a bit mediocre. It's a 2.5/5 for me. On the other hand, the ceviche had solid flavor and was a hit. Solid 4/5. The picanha was cooked well and a nice medium rare +. It was well seasoned and it came with a bed of rice and beans. The beans were extremely salty for some reason, which was a let down because the rest of the dish was executed well. The rice pudding was also not bad; should've definitely tried the flan or crème brûlée next time though. All in all, I'm excited to go again and try some other stuff on their menu. Prices are reasonable for the area and the staff are friendly and the food is solid. read more

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Decided to give this place a second chance after COVID for the Sunday Brunch Buffet. We didn't make a reservation, as it was only two of us and we arrived 20mins after they opened. We were promptly greeted and seated. The restaurant is small, and all of the buffet items are along the bar area. They have a plethora of cold and warm options to choose from, in addition to desserts. To name a few, but not all; Apps: Salad, Ceviche, Chips and Salsa, Empanadas... Meats: Grilled steak, Chicken, pork, lamb, grilled salmon, fried shrimp, chicken nuggets Sides: pasta salad, grilled veggies, potatoes, eggs.... Desserts: Flan, cheesecake, fresh fruit, assorted tarts, cookies... The total for both of us for was about $84. Can't definitively say if we will be back, as we enjoyed most of the cold, fresh options, so 40 bucks is a lot to eat salad and fruit. I'm still undecided, but if you are in the area, give them a try. Enter freely, they've been approved read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Dessert from the brunch buffet - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wanted to like this place I really did. The ambience and decor are pleasant. The spacing is just right, not too small and not too big, making it a cozy intimate setting. The food however is awful no way to sugar coat it. Tough meats, bland sides , and undercooked pasta just ruin anything positive about this place. Their wine list is assorted by region rather than by wine type making it difficult to sort. So much potential but what shame. We sent one plate back and so did the table next to us. Drag the chef to the street. read more

Food was AMAZING! Great atmosphere sitting on the patio too. Had the branzino after the starters in the picture. Also had the tiramisu and the Quatro leches with coffee - everything was really really good. A top notch place for different and delicious food that has little flourishes of Italian as well as Asian flavors. Heard the happy hour is really good too! read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Mollejas a la Crema Smoked Carpaccio de Lomo - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here for Houston restaurant week and was not disappointed! With 4 dishes, this place is hard to beat for $55. I started with the ceviche, which was refreshing and chock full of seafood, greens, and avocado. I also tried my friend's calamari, which was tasty and a great balance between the outer crust and the squid itself, meaning that compared to other calamaries, the squid was actually detectable. The soup of the day was lobster bisque, which was creamy, rich, and filling. For the entree, I ordered the monkfish with broccolini and an unexpectedly delightful guava sauce. I had never had monkfish, but appreciated the subtle taste and pairing of the vibrant guava. My friend's osso buco and polenta was also yummy, and a surprisingly large portion to boot. Finally - dessert! I ordered the chaja dessert which was cold and refreshing, a mix of a cake with meringue and peaches. The chocolate cake was also super tasty, rich without being overpoweringly sweet, and a generous portion. All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an upscale spot to eat and enjoy some delicious food. They also have a few lunch specials that looked tasty as well. I plan to come back and would suggest you check this place out. read more

The food was amazing and very well cooked at the perfect temperature. The staf Oscar and Santos were amazing. They attended us as royalty. The atmosphere there felt very comfortable and warm for our book club. I recommend 10/10 read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Book club in the wine room - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was delicious, the service was great attention to detail and catered to the kids in our party. Thank you Santos and Oscar for making our book club event superb! read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Popped in with a high school classmate for some light fare. I had a glass of a temperanilla. She had iced tea. We settled on appetizers. There was an order of empanadas -- one beef and one chicken. They were absolutely delicious. I didn't even need the doing sauce. We also had an order of crab claws in an addictive sauce. My classmate is not a fan of spicy food, so the server made sure the jalapeños were omitted. I imagine the restaurant packs out on weekends. We went on an early Sunday evening and sat outside. Service was good, and the appetizers hit the spot. I'd go back on one of my repeat visits to Houston. read more

Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen - Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had a great lunch here with great service, awesome food, and good ambience for small and big groups. They served plantain chips once I am at my seat. The chips were really good. Salty and crispy. I had the executive lunch (3 course meal). Spinach, and beef empanadas for appetizers, picanha for entrée, and cuatro leches to end the meal. Also ordered the maduros as a side. The empanadas were fresh, hot, and flavorful. Definitely a great start for a meal. The sirloin was seasoned well. The classic combination of feijoada and rice as sides on a plate of sirloin, truly delicious. The maduros were served hot and fresh. They were super good. Ending my meal with cuatro leches was a good choice. The sweetness was perfect. The portion was perfect too. I would come back here again for their splendid food. read more

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I went to Sal y Pimienta thinking it was happy hour today (Sat). $6 glass of wine and half priced pizza from 3 to 7 pm Mon thru Fri. I ordered the Pizza Silvestre - Wild mushrooms (trumpeter & porcini) topped with mild provolone, mozzarella, tomato sauce, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers all in escabeche. I could swear it had a Truffle oil drizzle and paired well with the Profecia Cabernet (Uruguay) I ordered the Seafood Salad to go. It was deceiving in the container before I put a fork in. Underneath the mixed greens it was swimming with an abundance of fresh seafood octopus, calamari, shrimp drizzled with mango vinaigrette & orange virgin olive oil, served with avocado. Exquisite! Excellent service and food! I will be back next time I am in Houston. Uruguayan cuisine read more

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App: The beef, chicken, and spinach empanadas were good. I would skip the ceviche. Main: 100% recommend the Picanha. (Med rare) It was very tender. Dessert: First time having frozen chaja. It was fun with the textures of crushed meringue and frozen cake. Definitely more of a unique dessert option. I liked it better than my friends order of cremebrulee which was too sweet. Ambiance: Sit outside if you can. We went for dinner on a weeknight and it was so loud it was hard to hear. Service: Friendly servers, very good at refilling water. Con: had to ask 4 times before getting a refill on chips. A bit disappointed as each time they said they would bring it but had to wait over 20+ mins. That being said the homemade potato chips were so delicious. *ambiance and service took away a star. Especially for the prices and location, I expected a bit more. read more

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Great steakhouse just outside oh Houston with a great variety of cuts and various types of aging. Great wine selection as well. I have now been there twice and will be back. I don't often say that about any restaurant, yet the experiences were both enjoyable. read more

Small family owned restaurant with good food. Servers are very attentive and provide great recommendations. Definitely recommend for all my meat lovers. I wish the whole Branzino fish was given instead of being fillet table side, but that is just my personal preference. read more

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