When you're stuck in town but want to feel like you're in a tropical destination, The Toasted Coconut is where you need to come. The team behind the popular restaurant Nobie's opened up this tiki inspired restaurant. Tiki bars happen to be one of my favorite varieties of bars so I was more than excited to finally check it off my list. I had recently seen them on the Food Network as well. They share a lot with another popular dining spot so parking can be a little difficult in their lot. You can find street parking or park across the street in an overflow lot. Customer service was great from start to finish. We had just ate next door and our intentions were to come in here just for cocktails, but I couldn't leave without trying some of the popular items. I wanted the most tropical drink I could find on the menu so I started off with the Blue Hawaiian. I saw fire on the description so my extra self needed to have it. I'm a big rum guy so this drink was right up my alley and very boozy with two types of rum. It was very coconut forward with pineapple being the secondary flavor. One was enough for me to feel just right. Since we had just ate, we decided to share the World Famous Cheeseburger. This was a great burger. I don't know if they were going for the smash effect, but it had smash burger characteristics. It had all my favorite things that are musts on a burger like American cheese and red onions. It also had a very nice chili aioli that added great flavor to the burger. I came on another stop for a drink visit shortly after and tried the pork dumplings and popcorn chicken. These were also very good. If I lived in the area, this place would easily be a place I would frequent often. I will most definitely be back! read more

Absolutely AMAZING. No notes. The food was delicious and was prepared perfectly. The Bro Saam was perfection read more

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5 - Vibes & Services 5 - Cooking (perfect crispiness, tenderness, temperature, etc) 4 - Flavor APPS 4V - Eggplant. Perfect spicy level. Good, crispy batter. 3.4 - Pork Dumplings ENTREES 5.0 - Biscuit 3.0 - Honey Butter Biscuit with Cheese 4.0 - Honey Butter Biscuit WITHOUT Cheese 3.5 - OG Fried Chicken read more

Great food, great flavor! Service was wonderful and always attentive! Ambiance was very chill vibe with good music to enjoy the atmosphere read more

The Toasted Coconut - Pork Dumplings - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'll start with the parking situation. Not good! We drove around for over 10 minutes without finding a spot. They share a parking lot with 2 other places, and it's an absolute nightmare! We had reservations and were seated in the beautiful patio. It felt like I was somewhere tropical on vacation. They were playing great 90's r&b music. Our server was nice and attentive. I ordered a toasted coconut cocktail, I didn't like it at all. It wasn't sweet or tropical tasting. Not sure what was wrong with it, but I did not care for it at all! We ordered the coconut shrimp and the fried eggplant . Both were delicious. The coconut shrimp tasted more Cajun than coconut. We ordered the whole fried snapper and the cheeseburger. The fish was so crispy and tender with great flavor. The cheeseburger was top 3 best I've ever had! The patties were juicy and the cheese and bun just melted in my mouth. Incredible! We polished off our meal with a chocolate pie. I didn't love it. It had too much salt for my sweet tooth Overall great place read more

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Service was good, super cute spot. I'm glad we made reservations because the place was very packed on a Friday night at 8pm. The patio was very spacious and super cute! The food came out super fast and everything was super good. Parking is very limited. read more

The Toasted Coconut - Crispy Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here to catch up with my boys on a Friday night. We didn't have a reservation, but we were still able to be seated immediately. The restaurant has a laid back casual island vibe which is a pretty cool theme. The waiters were attentive and nice. I'm a big fan of coconut shrimp so I decided to get that for the table. The shrimp was cooked well with the fried coconut , but I was not a fan that they keep the whole shrimp with the tails on. It was noted in the description in the menu, but I didn't catch that, or else I would have passed on ordering it. For my entree I went with the crispy chicken sandwich which was good, but also more than I bargained for with its large size, not to mention I added there bacon to it which are thick cuts. I would probably order their "world famous" cheeseburger next time, as my friends raved about it. Another thing to rave about are their drinks, island themed as well. I had the painkilla and it was fire. I definitely plan to come back, at least for a nice causal spot for drinks if nothing else, but hopefully I will have a better experience with their food by choosing better options. Also, please know their parking is atrocious, so you will more than likely have to find street parking elsewhere and walk, unless you wait for a spot to open up like I did. read more

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Great vibe inside and outside! Would recommend coming at nighttime for ambiance. Super hospitable service, loved our waiter! Cocktails are very nice snd have a unique, tropical twist. My Caribbean friend said it reminds her of home!! Will say all the food items are tasty but very, very greasy. We tried: - Toasted coconut cocktail: highly recommend!! - Bloody mary: good for savory drinkers - OG fried chicken: good flavor and well cooked but very oily - Lamb flatbread: good seasoning, tasted fried read more

The Toasted Coconut - OG Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We came here with a reservation during happy hour to celebrate a birthday, and I was disappointed in the experience. The drinks were good, and the food was fine, but our overall experience left something to be desired, especially with the service. The online reservation form asked if we were celebrating an occasion, so I chose birthday. I don't really understand why they would ask this on the form if they weren't going to do anything special for it. Their happy hour menu is very limited, with just a few basic drinks and one appetizer that we initially thought was an inventive cocktail with seafood in it. Their only specialty cocktail on the happy hour menu is the Toasted Coconut, so I got that one. It was a tasty rum drink and strong. They also have $3 "fun shots," and the shot that day was green tea shots. We got a couple of rounds of these. They weren't very good compared to other ones we've had, but they were fine. Their food menu has a lot of options, but nothing seemed particularly attractive. There's Asian and Mexican-inspired food, so it seems to be some sort of mixed American fusion. For appetizers, we got the toco fried rice with kimchi and spiced fries. The kimchi fried rice tasted pretty standard. We liked the Asian kick to the fries with chili aioli. I got the forbidden sub for my main, which is an Indian-inspired sub with chicken meatballs, butter curry, and cheese. It was good, but there was something about the sauce that tasted off to me. It was also so messy and difficult to eat without making a mess. I tried my friend's cheeseburger with "thicc bacon," and the bacon was like pork belly. It was also falling apart. It was alright but too pricey in my opinion for a burger that wasn't particularly special. I ended up asking what they do for birthdays as they didn't address it from the reservation, and they said we could choose from a few desserts. They brought out a small tres leches cake and burned a crouton on top. It was good, but they charged for it, and I erroneously thought that it would be complimentary based on what the server said. The patio filled up around 6pm, and they told us to take our time to leave, but they took away our water jug, and we were trying to sober up to drive. I didn't read about a time limit on the reservations, so this felt off putting. Our server also told us we couldn't split the check by item when we asked, but he was holding the machine in his hand that should normally have that function. We ended up spending around $225 for four people, and that was with only one cocktail each. read more

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I've been to toasted coconut a few times now and will give them credit.. their food is always good. Each time I've gone, I've had the marinated cucumbers, the fried rice and the pork dumplings and cannot get enough - they're amazing! We've also tried a few different drinks / cocktails here but they always seem to be out of a few things to where I usually end up settling on something I wasn't as excited about. Outside of the food and drink, the staff is friendly and does a good job generally! I also like the ambiance and the Hawaiian vibe - it's fun! The prices (especially for drinks) seem a bit on the high side but all in all, the experience is worth it. A fun place that I'll definitely come back to! read more

The Toasted Coconut - Marinated Cucumbers - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Looked nice even before entering The Toasted Coconut. Now was it worth the 30+ minute wait on a weeknight? Nope. Parking was tight, so we had to go two blocks down for street parking. Passed on ordering from their cocktail menu. Did get to try friends' drinks (ube home xmas & maiz de seaaon) and they were ok; a bit sweet though. Disappointed with the size portion for the price. Tasty but crispy chicken sandwich was so small. Aside from being crispy, there was nothing special about the spiced fries. Pork dumplings (5pc?) were alright. Waitress was super sweet throughout the dining experience! Vibes were great (cool weather) until the outdoor heater got turned on towards the end lol. Maybe worth checking out once if you have a reservation, but I probably wouldn't go out my way to come back here. read more

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Pretty good food, cute decor, and great service! Ambiance/Decor: Inside is a bit loud with a lot of seating, few booths. Wasn't very Tiki style. Outdoor seating is perfect during the winter and they had a little sand area to eat at. Food: Burger: $15, 4.5/5, basic solid burger Fries: $11, 4/5, pretty pricey for fries but they were solid crinkle cut fries & I liked the sauce that came with it Mussels: $21, 3/5 - good portion for the price, wasn't a fan of the flavor profile but respected them for going outside of the box. Parking: Free, small lot, nearby street parking Service: Brett was great. Checked up on us a decent amount & very friendly! read more

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Really cool place that makes you feel at the beach while staying in the heart of the city. They have a nicely decorated patio completed with a palm tree roof and hanging lights like you're by the beach and a cool interior space, both with ample seating. The staff is super friendly, constantly checking on you, very relaxed vive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They give great recommendations and can accommodate for dietary restrictions. The food is super tasty. It is a nice twist on traditional American food with a little bit of an Asian flare. And the drinks are not to be missed! Wide variety of cocktails and beers. Would recommend for a different than usual meal in the city! read more

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This is an update just on the dumplings. 4 stars for the delicious yummy taste of the dumplings, but a 2 STAR for the cost of them!! $17 FOR 5 DUMPLINGS!!! Ridiculous! Actually insane! The same cost as the Lamb Flatbread, which is ok for that. I know they are a popular item on the menu, but I'm like that's abusing the consumers!! Lol Drinks cost has gone up as well, but that's everywhere. Sadly to say I haven't been back since the rising cost of things. Miss y'all. Lol read more

Toasted Coconut is always an incredible vibe, their rotating menu makes it so fun to come back again and again and the servers are very friendly! The interior is also super unique, and the new hidden speakeasy in the back is also exciting. Spicy fries - the sichuan chili topping makes these fries unique and yummy! The sauce is maybe a 4/5, doesn't add that much to the fries imo. A good snacky app, but taste-wise isn't super special. Chicken bites - huge, tender chicken chunks with chili oil; these are really good! Only about 5 pieces with the order but good for sharing. Have ordered it many times and will continue to do so! Kimchi fried rice - ordered this app as my entree since I wasn't too hungry, but it was super filling! The fried rice is moist and flavorful, and the kimchi is a perfect tart crunch on top. Loved this! Lamb dumplings - my friend ordered this, reportedly really good! Not too gamey, which is hard with lamb. They used to have a carbonara pasta, which was my favorite entree ever - however, this is now gone. I still think about her. Bring it back!! Eggplant appetizer - not super flavorful, crunchy coating texture was satisfying but definitely doesn't stand out and would not reorder. OG chicken - huge portion, juicy chicken and great flavor with tasty fried skin. Loved this! Would recommend sharing as it's a LOT of chicken. Tres leches (rotating flavors): seems like they always have a different tres leches flavor which is super fun! I've had pandan and peach, but nobody I know has ever had a bad one. Happy hour "fun shot" for $3 was a mystery passionfruit shot, which was actually super tasty! The last star missing for Toasted Coconut is because several of their items are missing that "wow" factor that make me excited about eating the food and would make me reorder. Also, this last time I visited one of my friends had to wait 40 minutes for a burger, while the rest of us got our food quickly - when we asked our server about it, she insisted that my friend had ordered a chicken sandwich, which was then brought out to us. We had to push back to get my friend's burger out, and after all this she was not comped for any of the trouble. But overall, I've had mostly positive experiences here so I'm not letting this one be a dealbreaker for me! Toasted Coconut continues to be a fun, unique option for dining and I'm excited to see what else they bring! read more

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I was looking for a new bar for drinks before dinner in the upper Kirby area so stumbled upon this place. The parking lot is a situation with such limited space. Not sure where you patk when the limited spots are full. The hostess provided a friendly greeting upon arrival. Server was quite attentive & promptly took our drink order. My party only had drinks so this is a review on that. The drinks were good for my party members who like fruity, frozen drinks that taste good. Surprisingly, the drink also had a little kick. I went off menu & ordered a spicy margarita on the rocks since I don't prefer sweet drinks. It was a solid drink. If you have a strong appreciation for craft or classic cocktails this may not be the spot but I'll admit I didn't ask for one. The have a mix of seating inside. High tops, booths, tables & we sat inside in a corner that had a comfortable loveseat & loungy chair seating. It was too hot for outdoor patio seating but it looked pretty cool & I'd come back for drinks & outdoor seating. I like the casual tiki vibe of the place. I would definitely return, especially if I have friends who I know like these type of fruity tasting drinks. read more

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The vibes are great here, but the overall experience was a let down. We were seated outside on the patio, and the Christmas lights and mild weather was pleasant, our waitress was nice enough, and the vibes were overall immaculate. But the combination of the cramped parking lot, table wait time, and poorly executed food left me with a poor impression overall. Our group of 4 waited for an hour to get seated on a Thursday night so we were all famished by the time we sat down. Despite my hunger, I still found my food to be really unappetizing. - Forbidden Sub (1/5): I ordered the meatball sub with butter curry chicken meatballs because it sounded amazing, but the sub sandwich bread was SO hard it was almost inedible, the meatball texture was tough, and the sauce didn't have the rich depth of flavor I associate with butter curry. - Kahuna Plate (1/5): Took a few bites off my friend's breakfast plate, which looked better than it tasted. The bacon was thick and sweet, but the hash brown and pancake were very dry. - Maiz De Season (2/5): Seasonal cocktail. Was hoping for something more savory and corn-forward, but this ended up being way too sweet for me even though I have a notorious sweet tooth. - Ube Home for Christmas (4/5): Another seasonal cocktail. Served hot, sort of like a hot white chocolate. The ube flavor was prominent and the drink was overall delicious, but a lot of the alcohol sunk to the bottom which made the drink stronger and more bitter throughout the experience. I'll never regret trying a restaurant once, but I'm disappointed to have had such a negative experience when I've otherwise heard good things about this place. - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 1/5 - Service: 3/5 read more

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Service and food was excellent!!!! Server explains everything, you can customize probably anything on the menu. Burger was top 5 I have had! Fries = heaven! Food comes out as it's ready so order accordingly, get apps and eat then order food because it's fast and not grouped it just rolls out hot when ready! Also they have a hidden speak easy! Must visit. read more

The Toasted Coconut - Burger - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I happened to catch Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature on Toasted Coconut just a couple of weeks before my trip to Houston, so I was eager to give it a try -- and it completely surpassed expectations! The restaurant has a super cool tiki bar vibe with both indoor and outdoor patio seating that's relaxed and comfortable. The music and atmosphere make it a perfect spot to unwind. Drinks were creative, balanced, and absolutely delicious. We shared the marinated cucumbers, dumplings, fried chicken, and mussels. Everything was great, but the cucumbers and fried chicken were the standouts. The fried chicken might be the best we've ever had -- perfectly seasoned, crisp on the outside, and juicy inside. Parking is limited, so plan ahead, but once you're there, it's totally worth it. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and I highly recommend checking it out! read more

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I frequent this bar, and I've had some really good and not so great service experiences. This last visit was one of the better service experiences I've had Showing up around 9pm on a Saturday, I half expected this bar/restaurant to be packed, but it was maybe half full, and I must say I preferred it. It was a lively enough atmosphere without feeling overwhelming The exterior is brightly lit with a fun tiki/island vibe, there are cool lights decorating much of the exterior. The signage is bright and vibrant. They have definitely made the atmosphere fun and inviting You can sit inside where again there is fun decor and lights. Or you can sit under the thatched patio. We chose the patio because it was actually a nice night. They have fans, heaters, and this section shelters you from the elements. They also have a fun little lounge sandbox off to the side to further enhance those island vibes The menu offers a variety of entrees, appetizers, cocktails, and other delicacies. Much of their menu has classic dishes where they put their slight twist on them. The drinks are handcrafted little masterpieces Our server was exception. We were well taken care of in terms of speedy service, easy accommodations, and we just felt welcome and relaxed. Even the other staff were helpful in filling our drinks, plating, busing, and delivering food Some tips: The drinks are delicious and gorgeous... but a word of warning, they're also heavy on the alcohol, so, make sure you have your ride situation in order. Also, there isn't much in the way of parking right out front, but across the street and by the intersection there is a massive overflow lot Cheers!! read more

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The Toasted Coconut didn't disappoint. The tropical vibes, creative cocktails, and flavorful dishes make it such a fun spot for any night out. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service was super friendly and attentive. Love the laid-back island atmosphere right in the middle of Houston--can't wait to come back! read more

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We stopped by on a Saturday, and were immediately seated in a booth. I love the tiki theme and the tropical vibes. Their menu has lots to choose from. They have non alcoholic drinks and a plethora of tiki drinks. I settled for an aguas frescas and it was tropical and tasty. I believe it was a blend of their POG (pineapple, orange and guava). We got the cheese burgers, dumplings and spicy cucumbers. The dumplings were tasty with the pork filling, crispy outside and spicy soy sauce. The cucumbers were crisp and crunchy with a spicy, sesame type drizzle. They are a great healthy alternative to fries. The burger was delicious, a perfect smash patty with pickles. One of the most tasty I have had in a while. I love the decor, the drinks, and food. I want to return to try more. read more

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The world famous cheeseburger really hit the spot today. 2 House made beef patties, american cheese, chili aioli, pickles, red onions...all on a tasty Hawaiian bun. 5 stars all the way. My wife got the HTown B.E.C.......this is a sammy wit' beef brisket, a chive omelet, mozzarella cheese, she skipped the toasted bolillo bun.....very nice sliced brisket, the omelet didn't have much in the way of chives. We shared a nice beer. Got to tour their hidden speak easy they have set up in an old cold storage locker....greta food and service, very friendly employees. read more

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The Toasted Coconut is a festive and lively dining spot for cocktails or a meal with friends. I visited during happy hour and the restaurant was full of happy customers. The interior is decorated with florals, string lights, and tropical flare - you really feel like you're sitting at a tiki bar! The ourdoor patio is also nicely covered with a straw roof and the dining area is surrounded by bushes and flowers. I snacked on some coconut shrimp and cocktail mix while we waited for our drinks. We each ordered the signature Toasted Coconut cocktail which was the perfect blend of salty and sweet! Overall, the atmosphere was lively and fun; the perfect place for a happy hour with friends! read more

The Toasted Coconut - Toasted Coconut Cocktail - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Burger, dumplings and fries get again good. Would love to know if they have a half size portion of the fries. Sweet and sour cauliflower is also good, but would love to try something new! Would pass on the coconut broth mussels and the bread that came with it was not good. Overall would come back again! read more

Came to Houston around November of last year to visit a friend for his birthday and decided to take him to The Toasted Coconut to celebrate. Since it was so close to the holidays, the establishment was decked out in holiday decor and it was really pretty! It was festive and lively! We had reservations and when we arrived, we were seated promptly on a high top. Since there was five of us, we decided to order a bunch of things to try: Popcorn chicken - chicken nuggets, chili crisps, popcorn, and chili aioli. The chicken was cooked well and it was extremely flavorful. Even though it was a bit odd for it to be on a bed of popcorn, it was nice to have some popcorn to snack on when we were done with the chicken. I wasn't a huge fan of the chili crisp/oil though -- I did not think it really fit into the dish. World famous burger - two patties, American cheese, chili aioli, pickles, and red onion with Hawaiian buns. This was the reason why we came to The Toasted Coconut. Many have said that this was the best burger ever. While I'm not sure if it's the best ever, it is certainly pretty darn good. There was enough seasoning and since it didn't have lettuce or tomato, nothing fell apart or got messy. Definitely recommend. Pork dumplings - house chili oil, sweet soy, and crispy garlic. Pretty decent dish. I don't think it blew my mind or anything. Lamb flatbread - scallions, sichuan spices, and cilantro yogurt. I think out of all the dishes we ordered, this was the most disappointing to me. I barely tasted any lamb or much of the sichuan spices? Or maybe the cilantro yogurt just covered the taste of the spices? Unsure. Was just bread at the end of the night. Would not recommend. Honey butter biscuit - fried chicken, black pepper biscuit, chili crisp, and cheese. I actually really enjoyed the fried chicken here. My friend ordered this so I didn't even realize it was a sandwich. I wasn't a huge fan of the biscuit but that's because of personal preference. The black pepper stuck out too much. Now, because the fried chicken was so good here....I wanted a bit more... OG fried chicken - 1/2 chicken, fried chili crisp, and chili aioli. Unfortunately, while this was good in flavor, it was a bit disappointing. Some pieces weren't exactly as juice and tender as it could have been. I have had better fried chicken. Also, the chili crisp/oil did it no favors -- this dish didn't really need that at all. Not sure how we managed it but we managed to order everything on the menu that had chili oil, crisp, aioli, etc. I can't say I was a huge fan of that incorporation. I think everything we ate, nothing needed chili oil in it except for the pork dumplings. It didn't add flavor or value to the dish. We probably should learn how to read a menu better when ordering food haha. We did order drinks as well! I got the Toasted Coconut, which was served frozen with rum, toasted coconut, and lime. It was extremely strong and kind of punched me in the face. My friend got the Rings of Saturn, which was served blended with gin, chachaca, mango, and chili salt. It was really easy to drink. Our birthday boy got the Zombie, which had two different rums, 151, grapefruit, cinnamon, lime, grenadine, falernum, and absinthe. AND they set it on fire for you. If you're curious -- yes, the drink is strong. Service was decent -- a little spotty here and there. Food was just OK. My favorite was the cheeseburger. If I did come back, I would only get the cheeseburger and nothing else. The atmosphere was fun and it's a great place to grab a bite with friends. read more

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We had a nice afternoon at The Toasted Coconut. Our waiter was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. He did a great job at explaining their specialty cocktails. I had their version of a Cubano. It was delicious. My husband had the fish tacos. He said they were very good. I would go back. read more

We went after church and had such a great experience! The service was friendly and attentive, our food came out quickly, and everything tasted absolutely delicious. It's also a very cute and welcoming spot--we'll definitely be back! read more

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**Rum drinkers, this place is for you** Best things: smash burger and beach decor Almost all of the cocktails are made out of rum and very sweet. Two things I don't drink. I tried both of the mezcal cocktails and if you don't like Negroni or have never had it, don't order that drink. The other option is really nice. You can taste the smoke coming through and it's not super sweet. The drinks are premade so there's little to no variation that can happen. They recommend the fires, but be aware whatever seasoning they put on them kind of numbs your mouth. I thought the cucumbers were a light refreshing starter, but they'll tell you they're known for their burgers. Get the burger! It's smash burger and it's delicious, if I went back I'd ask to swap the American cheese for cheddar. We also opted to add bacon, but it the thicker style bacon so I didn't end up adding it to the burger. I ate it for sure though! Our waitress was very soft spoken and even after we mentioned it there didn't seem to be any type of adjustment. She also seemed annoyed that I sent my drink back, but idk if that attitude comes from the top down or she was just annoyed. It really left a bad taste in my mouth because typically the customer is right. The set up is very cute. It gives total beachy vacation vibes. read more

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I had high hopes for Toasted Coconut. However, I was sadly disappointed. Everything was mediocre. I ordered the cheeseburger and fries. Nothing spectacular about the burger or fries. Price was high for both as well. Burger was dry and fries were just fries. No extra crunch or crisp. My drinks were better than the food. Bar tender was attentive. I did sit at the bar. I had the painkiller and a pina colada. Sadly, I don't think I would return. However, The concept of the restaurant is nice. It felt as if I took a trip from Houston to the islands. read more

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Those spicy cucumbers tho... First, start with the spicy cucumbers. I'll be honest in saying that I wasn't sure they'd be anything special, but they blew me away. I eat at Mala Sichuan almost every week, and I love their spicy cucumbers. These have Mala's beat (not that it's a competition). The fried eggplant was also good. I was honestly full after sharing those two apps. And drinking a mezcal margarita-like cocktail (two of 'em). I ordered the fried entree for my main. It was good, though not as spicy or crispy as I hoped for. ...So, we went to The Toasted Coconut for the patio - and right now they are BRINGING the winter holiday vibes, but make it tiki. I think I saw a Christmas bar/room to the left of the entrance, but regardless, the holiday vibes are everywhere. read more

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10/10 recommend this place to anyone visiting or living in Houston! As you walk in the ambiance speaks for itself , very tropical , inviting & fun place to be! The service was outstanding & the staff was super helpful recommending us the right things from the menu. I went with the cheeseburger ofcourse which was probably one of the BEST burgers I've ever had. My friend chose the chickpea curry and it was delicious the chef did his thing ! We shared the fries which were perfectly spicy & I also tried the painkilla it was a great cocktail for sure Next time I'm in Houston you'll find me here for sure! read more

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Why 5 stars? Because this was an excellent experience from start to finish. --- --- --- We took our son to a kids show in Houston, and half of the appeal for doing such things is that we get to check another Houston eatery off of our list. Coincidentally, a couple of days earlier, we saw some kind of "Best Burgers in Houston" list, and Toasted Coconut was featured on there. My wife commented that she's wanted to go there forever, and so our destination was written. We were heavily deliberating what to order aside from the burger and we let our server seller us what that should be. He was not only an awesome server, but very convincing. Sometimes I don't believe servers when they are giving their recommendations, but this guy was very authentic and believable. I wish I would have gotten his name because he deserves a shoutout. He also had to clean up not one, but two water spills from our son. God bless you, sir. Anyway, to the goodies: My wife ordered a guava colada and I ordered a Aguafresca. Both were home runs. 5-stars for both. Forbidden Sub - This was all based on the server's influence. We weren't really considering it as one of top options, but he sold it, and he was absolutely right. That curry sauce was what dreams were made of. The only problem was that it was impossible to eat without it looking like you just came from a curry murder. But all is forgiven when you taste like that. 5-stars. Pork Dumplings - This was the only non home run for us. Don't get me wrong, they were solid, but I wouldn't say that you absolutely can't come here without trying these. 4-stars. Cheeseburger - Whatever "Best of" list we saw them on told no lies. This was a quinnessential basic cheeseburger, but everything about it was done perfectly. This is basically my wife's dream. For me, I like to get a little crazier with my burgers, so I ordered some bacon jam on the side to put on my half. It was the perfect way for us to both get exactly what we wanted, because that bacon jam was bussin' no cap (as the kids say). Bravo Toasted Coconut. Sorry it took us so long. read more

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Came here for dinner for our friend's birthday whom we were visiting in Houston mid-Nov 2024. We had a 7pm reservation but was running a bit late. Had called and they were ok with us showing up a little later than reservation. We were promptly seated upon arrival. They asked if we were ok with a high-top table which we were fine with. Place was decorated with a christmas theme already with lights and decor everywhere from the entrance in and all around the restaurant. Service was quick and attentive. This was one of the RARE times where somehow we got all our food before the drinks came... ALSO we don't know how this happened but we seemed to have ALMOST ordered every item that had some sort of chili/chili crisp/chili aioli on the menu so unforunately a lot of the items tasted kind of similar POPCORN CHICKEN includes crispy chicken nuggets, chili crisp, popcorn, chili aioli We didn't realize that this came with ACTUAL popcorn with the popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken itself was pretty good. I believe 6 pieces. Good flavor overall. Both the chicken and popcorn was seasoned similarly if not the same so the popcorn apparently was pretty addicting to eat as well WORLD FAMOUS CHEESEBURGER includes two patties, american cheese, chili aioli, pickles, red onions, and hawaiian bun Simple, good cheeseburger. Apparently we had a chili aioli but that was actually the most "muted" of the few. Juicy. Seasoned well. Soft bun. PORK DUMPLINGS include house chili oil, sweet soy, crispy garlic OG FRIED CHICKEN includes 1/2 chicken, house chili crisp, aioli Both the PORK DUMPLINGS and OG FRIED CHICKEN kind of tasted similar, along with the POPCORN CHICKEN. As said, we dont know how we ended up ordering a bunch of stuff with "chili crisp" or "house chili oil". HONEY BUTTER BISCUIT includes fried chicken, black pepper biscuit, chili crisp, cilantro Pretty good biscuit. Unique with its black pepper inside. I liked it. The fried chicken was kind of thin. Again, chili crisp.... LAMB FLATBREAD includes scallions, sichuan spices, and cilantro yogurt Weirdly this flatbread had LESS lamb than expected. I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting with this one but maybe more lamb? The cilantro yogurt was a nice touch as it brought a nice creaminess/brightness to the "lamb" that was used in this. As for the drinks... THE TOASTED COCONUT includes over-proof rum, toasted coconut, lime (frozen, salty, sweet) RINGS OF SATURN includes gin, chachaca, mango, chili salt (tart, tropical blended) Of the 3 alcoholic drinks, this was surprisingly the "weakest" of the 3, despite having a "kryptonite" of an alcohol (gin) in it (which i dislike). ZOMBIE includes jamaican and puerto rican rums, 151, grapefruit, cinnamon, lime, grenadine, falernum, absinthe (boozy, sweet, fire) Overall, fun experience. Good atmosphere. Service is attentive. Drinks were fairly strong. Kind of got overpowered with all the chili crisp/chili oil/chili aioli in more than 1/2 the things we ordered. Cheeseburger was probably the best item because it didn't have any chili anything, and it was simple but good. read more

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Woah AMAZING experience! 20/10! Staff was super duper nice, place was clean, food came out quickly. I don't remember what drinks we got but they were all amazing. Before we ordered anything, we were asked about allergies and with having a lot of allergies, it took away so much anxiety for me! The chickpea curry- AMAZING and it was my first time having fry bread which I loved. The melted Gouda with the chips was different but tasty. The French fries were great; nice and crispy. Loved the sauce as well! Lastly, my friend got the fried chicken sandwich I believe and thoroughly enjoyed it! The vibes here are immaculate and I cannot wait to go back! Next time I want to sit outside in their cool tiki set up! read more

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Y'all this is a find. The Toasted Coconut brings the island vibes all year long and in all kinds of weather (like rainy holiday weather I experienced). When you arrive, they have about a dozen or so spots in front of the restaurant. I've never had trouble finding a spot, but there are a limited number. During the holidays this year, Toasted Coconut went all out with their holiday decorations and I felt giddy walking in with the tinsel and streamers lining the awning of the restaurant. The food and drinks can be a bit pricey here, BUT you cannot ignore the quality. You cannot ignore that the quality of the food and drinks here is top notch. They have a special holiday menu for drinks and I personally enjoyed the "Got it from my Grandma" and "Crimson & Clover Club". For food, you cannot go wrong with their delicious world famous cheeseburger. Fries can be purchased separately and come with a delicious chili aioli (good portions as a side dish!). I also highly recommend the marinated cucumbers and pork dumplings. I am really wanting to try to whole fish because I've seen it ordered and it looks AMAZING! I can't speak enough about the freshness and quality of food and drinks at The Toasted Coconut. Service: simply top notch! read more

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We live in Montgomery, but head into Houston proper once a week to quench our foodie needs. Normally we would not go to a more casual restaurant because of the long drive. It just so happened that we were in town on a Saturday morning to watch our granddaughter's diving competition that ended right around lunch time. Already in Houston, we decided on going somewhere that we had wanted to visit, but that had that casual lunchtime vibe. The Toasted Coconut was our choice, and I'm very glad it was. The space was decorated to the nines for the Christmas Season, and also had that perfect laid back Tiki Bar vibe. Space was about half full and service was very friendly and attentive. We ordered one cocktail off the special holiday list that had Mescal, rum, and a raspberry/beet syrup. Very good and fit the theme. I ordered the Great White which is their play on a White Negroni. Just the right amount of bitter that was balanced by the passionfruit syrup. 2 thumbs up for the cocktails. For our lunch meal, we ordered the Popcorn Chicken, Spiced Fries, World Famous Cheeseburger, and the Forbidden Sub. The Popcorn Chicken was as much of a popcorn dish as it was a chicken dish, but the popcorn might have actually stolen the show. Very good starter. The Cheeseburger was excellent. My wife got the regular version without onions, and no fancy additions. Just a very good burger. The spice fries were an extra large portion of perfectly fried crinkle fries and the spice was an Asian spice that definitely included some Szechuan peppercorns because it definitely provided the lip numbing spiciness. Addictive, but as I said, a huge portion that we could not finish. The star of the show for me was the Forbidden Sub. Basically the most flavorful Butter Chicken/Tikka Masala meatballs with red onions, cheese and cilantro. So good and so messy. The bread was soft, but somehow held together with all the saucy goodness. While I had curry sauce all over my face, hands, and napkins, somehow the sandwich stayed together down to the last bite of chicken meatball. Really one of the best sandwiches I've had. Would be hard to get something different on a return visit. Thank you Toasted Coconut for an excellent lunch!! read more

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This place is funky and fabulous!! groovy Latin beats and a cool thatched roof tiki patio. I'm having a Toasted Coconut cocktail which is tasty and potent!! The pork dumplings do not disappoint! They are crispy and smothered in a delicious Asian inspired sauce and some weird greens and spicy peppers. The Taco fried rice is banging! I added fried shrimp. Truly a fun place I wish I wasn't by myself for this one. The service was terrific fun happy people make this place even better. read more

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Perfectly made rum drinks! My Pain Killa drink was a well balanced mix of creamy, coconut, sweet but not too sweet, pineapple, rummy goodness that went down so easy. Husband's Mai Tai was definitely stronger but just the way he likes it and everything you look for in a Mai Tai. Highly recommend sitting at the bar! read more

The Toasted Coconut - Pain Killa (left) Mai Tai (right) - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nothing inherently wrong with the staff, service or even the food that they have on offer. I was taken here on my birthday because my friend and said the food and drinks were amazing. That matters very little to me though as I am diabetic. Everything on the menu is either fried or a sandwich. Unless you wanted to buy fish market price. They had exactly one salad option and it looked to be a mediocre side salad with no protein options. All forgiving usually, I can't expect places to cater to me personally. But what left me utterly flabbergasted was I asked for a diet beverage to sip on. They have ZERO diet drinks! They have "low sugar" alcoholic mixed drinks but any smart diabetic avoids those. If you're diabetic, avoid at all costs. You get to sip on water and eat a mediocre salad while any pancreas-user friends of yours get amazing looking drinks and delicious looking sandwiches. Yippee. read more