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    Toca Madera

    4.0 (668 reviews)
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    Olivia A.

    Somehow managed to get zero food pictures here, but we had a great time celebrating our friend's birthday! Toca Madera is definitely on the expensive side, but the food was good. We went during Restaurant Week and did the three-course menu, which was a nice way to try a few different things. The fire shots were a little unexpected and we didn't love the fact that our waiter kept recommending them without making it clear there was an additional charge just for him to light them on fire. For entertainment, fire performer was really cool, though, and added to the overall experience. Overall, it's a beautiful, elevated spot with good food and fun entertainment. Just be prepared for the price tag!

    Mailynn V.

    If you want good vibes and tulum vibes. I went here during houston restaurant week and the service was pretty subpar for the prices you pay here. The music is loud so you get a clubby upscale lounge vibe. The valet attendant was nowhere to be found so I ended up parking in the parking lot which also cost money. It was about $8 to park in the parking lot and valet is $10. So, either way you will pay for parking. They give you chips and salsa and that was great. It had a hint of cheese powdery flavor and saltiness. The salsa was mild and tasted fresh. I tried the hamachi as an add on to my 3 course meal and it came it had ponzu sauce and truffle. The truffle wasn't strong but you could definitely taste it. It wasn't bad for a non sushi place. For the appetizer I ordered the queso it was cheesy and you could taste the green peppers. You get a tortilla with it to make yourself a little cheese taco. I got the short rib enchilada. It was cheesy and had two different salsa. One of the enchiladas had salsa suiza which was a green sauce. The other was salsa roja which was a red sauce. I preferred the green sauce one. Everything was cheesy. For the regular price of these it's $41 and I don't think they're worth the price when you can get the same thing elsewhere and probably bigger. The sea bass fish tacos were probably my favorite dish. It had a citrusy lime flavor and the fish was cooked perfectly fried in the butter batter and it wasn't overly crispy. The Cole slaw and tajin really blended everything together. The toastaditos were also easy to eat. Crunchy and a good amount of the short rib. For dessert I got the tres leches and it was moist and soft. The strawberry flavor was mild. I also tried the churros they were soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. It came with two dipping sauces one of them being a Caramel like sauce and the other chocolate. Out of the two I e noted the tres leches cake more. Lots of people come here for the aesthetic. They use lots of fire so it is probably a good time with a group of friends. They have a fire sparkling candle and shots on fire. However, they do cost a premium price. The shots cost $60. For Houston restaurant week prices it was a good value but on any other day I would not come here. It's overpriced for the food and service.

    Tekoah J.

    Toca Madera is absolutely stunning...from the moment you walk up to the entrance to the gorgeous interior, every detail feels luxurious and thoughtfully designed. The atmosphere alone makes it a great spot for date night, brunch with friends, or celebrating a special occasion. I visited during Houston Restaurant Weeks and tried their $25 two-course brunch menu, and it was an incredible value! Here's what I ordered: Starter: Mini cornbread with whipped butter Cocktail: Carajillo (their espresso martini with tequila) 1st Course: Queso Fundido 2nd Course: Chicken & Waffles (+$6 upcharge) Everything was absolutely delicious! The mini cornbread was warm, buttery, and the perfect way to start. The queso fundido was rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The chicken & waffles were crispy, tender, and perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. And if you're an espresso martini lover, don't skip the Carajillo--it was smooth, bold, and easily one of my favorite parts of the meal. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the overall dining experience exceeded my expectations. Between the beautiful ambiance, flavorful food, creative cocktails, and attentive staff, I truly didn't have a single complaint. Definitely worth the hype! I'll absolutely be back--next time, I'm making it a dinner date because I can't wait to explore their full dinner menu.

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    Maggie J.

    I kept meaning to check this place out when it opened but the fact that you don't make the reservations on resy or open table kind of kept it off of my radar. Finally made it there for a Friday girls night and had a really good time. The dining room has major party vibes and while it was loud we were still able to hear each other. We really enjoyed the sashimi and hamachi as well as the truffle quesdilla. We also ordered the chicken fajitas which was coated in a lot more seasoning than I was expecting and did not love. Our server, Mohi, was great and my favorite part of the evening was when he served my tequila shot on fire. What a true delight. When I come back I will make sure to request a table that has a view of the roaming fire dancer and will skip the chicken and go with the much recommended steak options.

    Sharda B.

    If you're looking for pictures for your socials, this place is spot on with ambiance. It's gorgeous. Customer service is amazing as well. Now on to the food. I ordered salmon with mango salsa and cilantro lime rice. I'll give it a 6/10 mainly due to it lacking flavor. The rice was good, but nothing to say order it again. Others in the party shared the same sentiment on their food. Drinks were good, but ice blocks take away from it. Lastly, be prepared to spend A LOT! 50/50 on me visiting again. Maybe sit at the bar fir HH.

    Shania C.

    The food here was good. Expensive but good. Not great though. lol I had the beef short rib tostadas . They had much flavor . The shots were good and love presentation!!! The service was awesome .. great bartenders . The place was also beautiful

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    Kathy M.

    This place has officially taken the top spot as my favorite restaurant. I am blown away by how delicious the food was, not to mention the beautifully sophisticated decor, great vibe, and stellar service. We ordered the hamachi from the raw bar, grilled branzino, diver scallops, and the prime ribeye with chipotle mezcal butter, alongside sides of seasonal vegetables and truffle mac & cheese. Every single dish was outstanding, highly recommend them all. The absolute standout was the ribeye because it was more tender than many high-end steakhouses I've been to. A special shoutout to our table runner, McKayla! She was amazing and attentive--we never had to ask for a single thing. Her recommendations were completely spot-on (she's a true foodie!), and she even knows how to take great photos Highly recommend this place and will come back!

    Menu #1 (May 2026)
    Roger C.

    Wow! This place was outstanding!! We came here for a group event and they handled us perfectly. AMBIANCE: This place is absolutely beautiful. The vibes in this place gets you going from the start. There is plenty of seating and every seat is visually satisfying. The bar is also huge with a great selection of liquid appetizers ;) SERVICE: Superb!! Everyone was so great. We arrived a little early and they took care of us right away. Our server Mohi was very friendly and attentive and the team Host, servers and their great Sommelier took care of our large group effortlessly. FOOD: This evening was so delicious that I am sad that I don't have a Toca close to my house. We tried a little bit of everything as you will see from the pictures. Everyone was so happy with their food and dessert was a perfect send off. (Oh and the drinks were very tasty) If you haven't tried Toca Madera yet - you are missing out on great food, music and atmosphere. They had live music and even have a DJ on some nights. (And check out the speakeasy - if you can find it) shhhh

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    Nancy A W.

    Today we enjoyed Houston Restaurant Weeks brunch menu at Toca Madera with some friends. I was able to do valet and the service with that was amazing. So helpful. We placed a reservation ahead of time and were able to sit both parties together. The ambiance is breathtaking. It really is a wonderful experience to partake in a delicious meal with friends. I had the queso fundido and omelette mexicana and they were amazing! Both courses complemented each other. My friends had the ceviche blanco, vanilla cast iron pancake and tres leche French toast. We all enjoyed our meals and the service was wonderful. At the end we found out they don't split checks so just know they don't do that if you bring a large party. Other than that this was a great experience.

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    Catherine W.

    My first time here at Toca Madera and I have already text 3 different group chats about needing to come back. The vibes, food and servers were A1, we had Vidal and Ryann, felt like they were old friends of ours from beginning to end. Never had to ask someone for help because I swore they read our minds lol. Me and my husband, my girl group and my family will be visiting again soon and I'll be asking for Vidal!

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    Naty C.

    Had an overall wonderful dining experience thanks to a fantastic ambiance and solid, attentive service. The food was largely delicious and visually stunning. The absolute highlights were the crispy tuna and caviar mini tacos, the beautifully presented ceviche ringed with avocado and pickled onions, and the piping-hot, sizzling fajitas. We also finished with a sweet, delicate layered cake that was as delicious as it was gorgeous. The only real disappointment was the tomahawk steak. While the quality of the beef was decent, the rub created a heavy crust that tasted bitter and burnt, which completely took away from the flavor of the meat. It was good overall stick to the raw bar, fajitas, and dessert for an amazing meal.

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    Wesley S.

    VALET IS THE WORST PART!! Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere and genuinely friendly staff. The space and overall vibe are top-notch. That said, the drink service was frustratingly slow. Even with the restaurant less than half full, it took 20+ minutes to get drinks--and the same delay happened when we ordered a second round during the meal. At these prices, faster service would definitely lead to ordering more. Speaking of pricing... $450 for 4 people having just two rounds of drinks and appetizers felt excessive. The biggest downside, though, is the valet. There's no option to self-park, so you're forced to use it. The pricing isn't transparent--what's listed as $15 ends up closer to $20 with fees, and they only accept credit cards (while still charging a service fee). On top of that, the process is inefficient and the staff came off as rude. Even requesting the car in advance didn't help, and we were told to walk to another area to retrieve it. Overall: great ambiance and people inside, but slow drink service, high prices, and a frustrating valet experience would make me think twice about coming back.

    Crys R.

    I really wanted to give this place a 5:5 stars, but it is a bit overhyped from my experience. Appetizers, drinks, and the food were fantastic (props to the chefs), it is rare to find food that amounts to the price value asked for. Ambiance was dark & well-lit, perfect for my bday party, I enjoyed the aesthetic of the entire restaurant--bougie/chic. I was upset at the $40 charge for cutting my birthday cake (it would've been nice to know prior). Our server was appropriate, but our food-runner was HILARIOUS, he interacted more with us than our waiter or anyone else who welcomed us. I forgot his name but he remembers us, the CHIHUAHUA CHEESE table, he went out his way to see if the cheese used was from Mexico (as stated on the menu) turns out Wisconsin tastes just as cheesy.

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    So good. Great ambiance. Great dinner. Service 11/10. DJ was a true DJ for us. Will be back!

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    Service was excellent, food was solid, vibes were immaculate. Shoutout to Regie, Leo, and Rico for a wonderful birthday celebration!

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    Does Toca tuesday have like a happy hour/discounted menu all day? or does toca tuesday just mean entertainment and everything is regular price?

    Yes they do have happy hour discount menu. Of course their menu changes but their happy hour drinks are $8 and the last time I went, they had single tacos. There were three different flavors. I think they were $5 per tacos. But to answer your… 

    How is Happy hour ... is it worth it?

    Yes

    Is there entertainment? Music? Dancers? Is there a specific time for the entertainment?

    When I went there was a dj and a dancer performing.

    Does anyone know how much is valet or self payed parking?

    I believe valet is $10

    What nights do the fire dancers perform?

    Fire dancers perform exclusively on Tuesday nights during Toca Tuesday. Please visit https://tocamadera.com/toca-tuesdays for more information.

    Does Toca Madera accept cash?

    I believe so

    Are you able to order/eat at the bar?

    Our full menu is available for order at the bar. Seating at the bar is first come, first serve.

    Is there a waiting list for people without reservations? Can you just walk in?

    There is a waitlist for walk-in’s, but please note that we are typically very booked so a table is not guaranteed as a walk-in guest. The bar is first come, first serve.

    Do they allow Walk in Or have first come first serve bar seating?

    The bar is open seating and does allow for walk-ins but it is small. I'd say at best, there were maybe approx 20 total bar seats. If you go earlier you might get a seat but later it would def be challenging since a lot of people crowded to stand… 

    Can you come in medical scrubs?

    Gross. Don't.

    How do I make a reservation if you are not open yet? Trying to plan a birthday for June 28th.

    I made reservations directly off their website.

    When is it opening?

    Toca Madera Houston is opening its doors on June 4, 2024. We look forward to seeing you there!

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    Kanpai Club - Late night bites

    Kanpai Club

    4.5(73 reviews)
    2.4 mi•The Heights

    Great drinks, friendly service, and delicious HH appetizers! We enjoyed our first time here and…read morehope to come back again!

    After enjoying a late night snack at Handos, we decided to mosey on over to Kampai Club. I had…read moreheard good things for years, and I remember driving past it a couple times and not seeing it or any signage. Even this time the GPS took us to an entrance that had us going the wrong way down a one-way, but we eventually figured it out I will say that the parking isn't all that great, but we were able to find a spot. If the parking lot is full you should be able to find street parking nearby Kanpai Club is a sister location to Handos. They share a kitchen and you can walk through an inside door access either. You can find the same cocktails and bites from Handos on the Kanpai menu, but there's also additional drinks and bites The bar feels like a Japanese Izakaya. It's a narrow space resembling a Japanese outdoor bar. It's intimately lit and well decorated. We did have to wait for two spots to open up, but that didn't take too long The bartenders were friendly, professional, and efficient. We went on a Friday night (fairly late), and they had two dedicated bartenders The cocktails were fun and were beautifully crafted. Most were served in novelty glassware. You can order classic cocktails, but both Kanpai and Hando offer a variety of signature cocktails. Most having some sort of Japanese or Asian fusion. They have beer, wine, and extensive sake list, as well as green tea and other nonalcoholic options The cocktails were tasty. The only one I was iffy on was their Espresso martini. It was poured from a machine and I guess there were having issues with it. The presentation was phenomenal. There was a roasted marshmallow garnish. The drink itself was far too Smokey in flavor than I like, or at least in terms of my espresso martinis The Yuzu Kosho fries were incredible. The flavors really hit the spot. The Okinawa Potato salad was both questionable to looks and and to eat lol. This purple mound of potato's had an interesting taste, look, and consistency. It wasn't bad, just... interesting and new Some tips: If you can't find this spot from the street, look for Handos. It's part of this restaurant Ask the bartender about the happy hour menu. And most nights they're open until 12am, but on Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 2am If you order food online (technically from Hando's) you can get 10% off using code: HANDO10. This is part of their "Hando and Chill" special Cheers!!

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    Sante - Covered Patio seating

    Sante

    3.9(162 reviews)
    2.7 mi•Upper Kirby
    •$$$

    Love the vibes here! House music & good drinks! They have…read morefire drinks which are so cool. Valet parking or uber def Quick and easy to get a drink! Lychee and pineapple shots were amazing!!

    The ambiance at Santé was beautiful, and the food was good, but unfortunately, the service was…read morequite possibly one of the worst experiences we've had at a restaurant. Our server, Camille, took our order and then would disappear for 30+ minutes at a time. At one point, when we asked where she had been, she simply said she was "walking around." Her overall approach to serving us felt extremely nonchalant and inattentive. The atmosphere also made us feel as though the level of attention you receive depends on how much you're spending--particularly whether you're purchasing bottles. The servers seemed more focused on creating a bottle-service experience than providing attentive restaurant service. It gave the evening a very transactional, "pay for attention" feeling rather than genuine hospitality. What really sealed the experience for us happened after we had already paid our bill. A host approached our table and essentially said, "Can you leave now? We need to seat someone right now." There was no gracious transition, no "thank you for dining with us," and no polite explanation--just an abrupt request to leave. For a restaurant with such a beautiful ambiance and good food, the service and hospitality were incredibly disappointing. Guests should feel welcomed and valued from the moment they sit down until the moment they leave, regardless of whether they're ordering bottles.

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    The Gypsy Poet - Dream Catcher pizza, mojito (delicious)

    The Gypsy Poet

    4.4(237 reviews)
    2.1 mi•The Heights
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    I'm not a huge fan of pizza and hardly ever crave it, but Gypsy Poet is hands down one of the best…read morepizza I've ever had. This location is casual and has plenty of seating (tables, bar + outdoor seating). You order at the counter and typically wait around 20 minutes for the pizza to be ready. It can definitely get busy which makes parking a bit tricky, but I've always managed to get parking in the lot. My go-to is the fancy backpacker. I've only tried the Pepperoni Madness and Fancy Backpacker. The crust is perfectly thin and the toppings pair well together. I would also recommend adding pepperoni to the Fancy Backpacker. Gypsy Poet is always consistent with the taste and service, you can always expect a good experience in both aspects. I think it definitely lives up to the title of having the best pizza in Houston and is one of my favorite go-to dinner spots!

    My friend suggested this spot, and since I love pizza, I was happy to try out this Neapolitan-style…read morepizza joint. The place has a modern and rustic vibe. We ordered the Pepperoni Madness ($17.99), which is topped with hot honey and was delicious. We also got the Cappellone ($17.99), which comes with house tomato sauce, fior di latte, mozzarella, portobello mushroom caps, shallots, and Italian sausage. It was equally delicious. The dough had a nice chew, and the crust kept that consistency throughout. This was the only pizza spot we hit up during our Houston trip, and I'm glad we chose this place. I would definitely recommend it if you're in the mood for quality, artisan-style pizza. * Indoor tables are first come first serve

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    Almost Famous - Cheers!

    Almost Famous

    4.1(19 reviews)
    3.4 mi•The Heights

    My friend was celebrating her birthday and recommended this place for steak night. Amexicun, which…read morewe had tried before at White Oak Social, was there that Friday night. We like Amexicun. It's located right at 19th St. and Shepherd near the light. There's a small angled parking lot that can be tight when people park along the fence. It looks like a cute tiny A-frame home with a few patio tables in the front. The inner area has about 6-7 high tables. It's nice and clean inside. The vibe feels similar to H-Town Brewing Co. but on a smaller scale. You can also sit at the bar. I didn't really like the high tables/chairs. They're not as comfortable. It was hot out, and there are mosquitos, so we sat inside. I ordered the salmon plate for steak night. The drinks here are ok, and since I don't really drink, I was looking for mocktail options. In this era, most places have mocktail options with brand alternatives like Ritual, Seedlip and Lyre's or at the least, something with juice, Topo Chico and simple syrup. The female bartender made me a NA margarita which was great. I liked that she didn't make it too sweet or too tart which happens with mocktails that don't have alternatives and are mostly juice or lemon. On the other hand, when I ordered a second, the guy bartender made it too sweet. I didn't like his version. For the alcoholic versions, they seem to have good cocktails, wine, beer and flights. They also have daily specials. Aside from the steak night, they don't serve food here. It wouldn't be my first choice of bars in this area.

    It's worth a stop for their $1 Tiny Tini's. I tried all three flavors; the Espresso martini, lemon…read moredrop, and Cosmo- and for just a buck, each 2 ounce sip packed with plenty of flavor. I also enjoyed a sweet frozen cocktail topped with a fresh mint leaf that was perfect for a warm afternoon. Fun drinks, great value, and a unique experience. They have a food truck outside that serves food, from what we were informed. Thank you Tre for inviting me here. They did not have any food menus for the truck at the time of my visit. Happy hour start at 2pm, and the $1 Tiny Tini's start at 6pm.

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    Toca Madera - steak - Updated September 2026

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