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Seco's Latin Cuisine

4.1 (195 reviews)
ModerateLatin American
Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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The salsa is terrific! And addictive.
robin b.

Quiet, homey restaurant with strikingly good food. Seco was the chef at my favorite Houston restaurant for many years (Jalapeños on Kirby), and many of my favorite dishes from there live on here. I love the Pollo Lily, the fajitas, the calamari, the spinach enchiladas, and the steaks, but everything we've tried so far has been excellent. We're looking forward to trying the buffet next time!

Margarita chicken, side salad, queso, and an Arnold Palmer
Vlad V.

I went to Seco's Latin Cuisine with a friend who was in town from Austin. I had never heard of Seco's but it's located right off of Kirby. They have a small lot but you'll likely have to park on the street. Seco's is a homey neighborhood restaurant. We were the only people there when we arrived at 5:30 but the restaurant soon filled up on a Sunday. There are some things to like and some things not to like about Seco's. While they're listed as a Latin American restaurant, the vast majority of the dishes on the menu are Mexican. We started off with complimentary chips and salsa and ordered some queso. The queso was some of the worst I've had at a restaurant. It tasted just like the Tostito's queso you can get at grocery stores. This was a shame as the chips were really good. For my main dish, I had the margarita chicken which comes with mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions, and serrano peppers in a creamy yet zesty sauce. The chicken is served with rice and comes with a side salad. While the chicken was good, the portion size was pretty small. You get two small pieces of chicken. The service, like the food, is average. Our waitress forgot to bring my drink and I had to remind her. She did, however, apologize. It also took a while to get our waitresses' attention after we had finished eating and were ready for our checks. She should've stopped by more frequently to check in on us. While Seco's is a solid restaurant to check out if you live in the area, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again.

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Moni T.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday. Very peaceful environment with soothing holiday music in the background, our waiter was welcoming, attentive and friendly. Really like how cozy and homey this restaurant feels, what a hidden gem in the neighborhood. We are very impressed with the food, great flavors and it is not too heavy. Very affordable price as well. Support local restaurants like this one, come and dine here!

Melissa C.

Had the joint to ourselves. Amazing service and delicious pupusas. Chef can cook a steak correctly, which gets stars! Love his El Salvadorian/Tex-Mex fusion. Highly recommended.

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This is a hidden gem. Been coming here for years. Chicken and shrimp enchiladas! Ask for side of habanero sauce.

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Delicious! Home made meals better than your mother's. Great service and price. I'll be back.

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1 year ago

Tasty food at a fair price, the corn filled enchiladas were delicious, I recommend them.

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My family and I LOVE secos. The food is fantastic and always fresh. They're such amazing people and provide great service. 10/10 recommend!

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Delicious hidden gem! Their nachos are my favorite! Spinach enchiladas were also amazing.

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