First time visit to this small and excellent restaurant…read more Located at the corner of Fry Road and Mound Road it has a restaurant seating area of about 50 and a large bar area for 20 more. The menu is short but includes most of the classics. I had the Seafood Tacos and my wife had the Chicken Mole Enchilada. The tacos were surrounded by a flour tortilla (corn is also available) with fish that can be grilled or steamed. Packed with flavor from the onions, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and more I enjoyed every last bite. The plate included rice, beans, and sliced red onion. Delicious My wife loved her selection as well. The serving was big enough to take home what was not consumed allowing her an extra day to enjoy the mole. We also ordered a side of guacamole which was served as a huge rounded scoop on a plank. Don't get me started on the chips we used to eat every last bit of the guacamole. When we told our waiter, Jose, how much we liked the chips he gave us a bag to take home! I had some today and they were still crunchy with a hint of salt. Now to drinks: my wife had the house Pinot Grigio and I the house margarita which I ordered frozen with no salt. The margarita had a clear lime note but did not suffer from it. All in all we agreed that Carmelita's deserves a return visit next time Mexican food is our choice.

Usually excellent. Tonight sucked!…read more Tonight came in and sat at the bar. Ignored for 10 minutes so we got up and left. Weren't many people there. They HAVE to do something about the smell from the Nail Salon next door that permeates everything and actually makes me nauseous.

Shocker -- they make EVERYTHING here, including the desserts we selected from their bakery section…read moreand thought were really good!!! Given all the shortcuts that so many restaurants take, this place deserves a "5" just for the fact that they do make everything themselves. And our meal was really excellent as well and a very fair price. We started with a Cheese quesadilla and our special request to have onions in there as well. It was good. For brunch we ordered the $12 Concha French Toast because Mr. Picky has a sweet tooth. That is Concha bread soaked in vanilla bean custard, topped with caramel, toasted coconut, cinnamon, whipped cream and berries. Mr. Picky didn't even need the side syrup. I like savory items and I so ordered the El Valle which was also $12. Two cheese enchiladas which I topped with sunny side up eggs, served with white rice and refried black beans. I added seasoned ground beef into the enchiladas and that was an extra $2. I requested white cheese enchiladas, don't know if that was standard or not. I am not a huge bean lover, but I have to tell you that the refried black beans on that plate were delicious. Very filling dish, tasted really good and it was a great value. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday from 9am-3pm. I think this is the best breakfast/brunch I've had in the past two years. Generous amount of food and I couldn't finish it all. They have a bakery section and we walked over to look and see what we wanted to have for dessert. We couldn't decide between the interesting-looking carrot cake, the praline cheesecake or flan on top of chocolate cake. So we ordered and shared all three! LOL. Our favorites were the carrot cake and the praline cheesecake. I think this is the best breakfast/brunch we've had in the past two years. Generous amount of food and I couldn't finish it all. Five stars for making everything themselves, waiter Eduardo was very helpful, and we're definitely coming back soon!!!

Tasty find. Service…read moreand atmosphere: This is clean and well maintained restaurant which offers big seating area and open bar. The service was swift and efficient. Our waitress was polite and attentive. Food and drinks: Big selection in both areas. They offer different menus depending on a time of the day. All menu items looked good. We opted for Molcajete dish. The meats were tender, sauce had great flavours without being too spicy and all side dishes were tasty. This dish is plenty for party of two. Pricing; $$ - worth it for the quality of food served.

The food was fresh and hot and flavorful! Our service was…read moreexcellent. Very clean and friendly. Definitely recommend Tavos!! We will definitely be going there again soon. A must try!

Home-cooked flavor! Quick and friendly service by all service members. Yareli was friendly and…read morerespectful. I loved how she approached me as opposed to my husband. Too many times the ladies tend to him and not me... she knew what was appropriate . This was a first for us! Small restaurant but didn't feel crowded, had a bar, seating was comfortable and place was clean. We loved our ceviche, cheese birria tacos and street fajita tacos mixed with chorizo on home made tortillas. They were loaded with meat! We took the dessert home (tres leches of course). Even the water tasted good! I had the watermelon margarita and it was made with real watermelon juice (no syrup) which I prefer because I don't like extra sweet drinks.

"My Homework Turned Into Date Night (with Myself)" 02-14-26…read more I came here on Valentine's Day to do a writing assignment my professor gave us, and I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the food all the same. When I walked in, the hostess offered to seat me in the private party area. I declined and told her, "I'm here for a writing assignment," and asked if I could sit somewhere with a clear view of the bar. She didn't hesitate. She told me to follow her and led me to a booth with a clean, perfect shot of the bar, front row without having to climb onto a stool. She handed me a menu and told me to enjoy my evening. The bar itself was shaped like an oblong oval ring with gold seats lined up like little lifeboats, almost like a ship's bridge. Above it, about ten flat screens hovered in an oval formation, suspended in the air. Upside-down margarita glasses and champagne flutes hung overhead like delicate chandeliers in an expensive mansion. The bar area was filled with couples and solo diners enjoying the screens, sipping margaritas and champagne, and crunching on complimentary chips and salsa. Customer service was fantastic. My server, Ale, was highly energetic, lively, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. I felt very well taken care of during this dining experience, which was supposed to just be a writing assignment, but it turned into a rewarding little night out. The complimentary chips and salsa were also pretty good. The atmosphere was vibrating at a high-energy level. There was loud laughter and conversation all around, the sound of dishes clanging in the kitchen, servers moving back and forth, and bussers scanning the room for abandoned tables to clean. For my appetizer, I ordered the shrimp crab cake along with a Cucumber Melon Margarita on the rocks. Both were absolutely delicious. The crab cake was mouthwatering and delectable, and that margarita was refreshingly fruity and strong, so good I ordered a second one. For my entrée, I ordered the beef fajita plate for one with cilantro rice, charro beans, and corn tortillas. I also added a side of the La Viva Shrimp (bacon-wrapped). I don't eat pork often, so I peeled the bacon off, and even without it, the shrimp was exceptionally tantalizing, full of bold seafood flavor. My entire plate was the bee's knees. I can't even explain how good the food was. Food Ratings Shrimp Crab Cake: 5/5 La Viva Shrimp: 5/5 Beef Fajitas: 5/5 Cilantro Rice: 5/5 Charro Beans: 5/5 Overall, La Viva Cantina is an upbeat, lively spot serving delicious comida with great customer service and an inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend it for date night, or even a solo night at the bar. You won't be disappointed.

We arrived on for Wednesday's fajita special and during happy hour. We had two beers and shared a…read morequeso. The queso was warm and thick. Our chips kept breaking off in the dip. Our beers after happy hour were $9 each. The fajita for two special appeared to apply only for beef and chicken together. There was a $10 add on if you order all beef. The fajita meat is cut super thick to make you think you're getting a lot but it was maybe 4 tacos. Pappasitos has a fajita special on Wednesday and it's much better than this food. La Viva is over hyped and over priced. It's also super crowded.

My bartender Joselyn took really good care of me…read more I came in after work Saturday at the bar She greeted me with a smile Asked me how my day was I sat down And asked what are you feeling today or what can I get you I asked about specials or recommendations and she gave them to me But I asked her if she knew how to make a good mojito she said I can try And she did The mojito was very good I thought I was back in Cuba on vacation enjoying a good mojito Thank you Joselyn You made my experience very worth it I will be coming again Just because of you

I prefer to give this place a five stars based on how good the food was and the overall atmosphere…read morehowever, we went there Thursday night. It was busy but not excessively busy. There was quite a number of four top tables that were open however, our server we saw her to take our water and took a couple of appetizers and then we didn't see her (except one time to check on us while we were eating). We ended up placing our dinner order with the manager, who came to our table b/c she want to bring out our appetizer, street corn, which they offered at no cost since it was our first time eating there. The street corn was delicious! The food came out freshly prepared, and tasted delicious, except my wife's enchiladas didn't get prepared until we talked to the same manager. At this point the rest of the family was done eating their meals. They quickly corrected that , I the enchiladas out within 4-6 minutes. They were very apologetic and were kind enough to comp that entrée. The manager who was there on Thursday night was extremely helpful. However, since service is based on this server still gave her an 18% tip because that's how she earns a living, but I think she was just spread too thin with large parties. I'll change this to a first review if I go back and I get better service there's good odds I'll go back but I definitely will warn people that it takes long. I think by the time we sat down and left it was about an hour and almost 30 minutes and that was mainly due to lack of service. We're waiting for about 10 minutes just to get the check.

A very Mexican restaurant atmosphere very inviting and warm. The food was delicious. The staff were…read moreextremely friendly. The food came out hot well prepared. I felt like it was a good quantity for the price. I'm not a super fan of Tex-Mex and so glad that this Mexican restaurant exist to be able to serve up that authentic Mexican flavor And red salsa are very flavorful came out of the refrigerator fresh

As Texans, we enjoy Tex-Mex. This is not Tex-Mex. This is Sonoran-style Mexican food with…read moreauthentic flavor and soul. If this is your jam, you'll love the food and friendly vibes. We'll definitely be back with our friends and family. See ya there!

I'm not sure if the margaritas have changed here recently but the house frozen margs haven't hit…read morelike they used to! I get a bit of a soapy taste in my mouth. Not sure what the deal is. Are the Vera Cruz fajitas still amazing with the bacon wrapped shrimp dipped in garlic butter? You bet they are. Do I love the free soft serve with a bite (or 3) of their tres leches? Yes. Yes I do. I'll try another cocktail next time.

7.5/10 I tried…read moreGringo's Mexican Kitchen for the first time and ordered the chicken pastor quesadillas. The food was good, flavorful, and satisfying, but I would not say it stood out as amazing or the best Mexican food I have had. I would compare it to the Chili's of Mexican food. It gets the job done, it tastes good, but it is not super authentic or unforgettable. What really stood out was the service. It was truly extraordinary. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. That level of service is honestly the main reason I would come back. Price wise, it felt a little high for what you get. I cannot say it was much better than something like Chipotle, even though it was about double the price. That said, the environment makes a difference. The restaurant has a fun, lively vibe, and it looks like they have great drinks and margaritas, even though I did not try any this time. Overall, I would recommend coming here for the atmosphere and excellent service. The food is solid and dependable, just not top tier Mexican cuisine. I would give it another try mainly because of how well we were treated.

I needed trays of enchiladas for teacher appreciation week and I called around and got prices, not…read moreonly did they have the best prices but the manager was so friendly and accommodating! We decided to eat there and then pick up our order. The food was so delicious and well prepared.The queso flambeado was prepared table side. We ordered fajitas, and quesadillas. They were super generous with the meat. Fantastic place, will definitely be back!

After a long weekend at baseball & celebrating our Bridgeland Baseball tournament win, we decided…read morelast minute to head to Juanita's Mexican. I called around 9:00 knowing they closed at 10 and explained we were still 55 minutes away -- and coming with a group of 20+ people. Without hesitation, they told us, "Absolutely, come on!" We all trickled in with over 40 players and parents ready to eat, drink, & celebrate. The staff welcomed us with smiles, stayed attentive & patient the entire night, & never missed a beat -- even as we stayed open for just our group two hours past closing. This is truly a stand-up establishment that goes above & beyond for our community. Amazing service & great food! We're so grateful for a place like this to celebrate big moments together!

Food was amazing. It all came out fast and the service was fantastic as well. Our cups were never…read moreempty and always food on table!

They've been in Cypress for decades- and their food is super consistent, delicious, and good value…read more I really dig their combo meals- makes it easy to feed a family, and everyone gets a bit of all the things they want.

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

We had a 70th & 60th birthday celebration at Ambriza's Vintage, and we were very impressed and…read moresatisfied with how beautiful and perfect everything turned out. Rodrigo & Araceli were amazing, ensuring everything was going smoothly and according to plan. Our servers Augusto and Christian, were very attentive, kind, and on point with our food and drinks. Food was exquisite and portions were generous, cooked to perfection. The churros with chocolate and the complimentary photos for the birthday girls was the cherry on top. Ambriza's management & staff truly know how to make their guests feel special. They went above and beyond, exceeding all of our expectations. Definitely having more celebrations here in the future! On behalf of me & my family, THANK YOU again for the excellent service and making this a memorable night!! Barbie Artiga