I love urbe! The food is incredible and the ambience is fun! I typically meet friends at the bar here on Fridays we are available and the bartenders are so nice and friendly! If I could suggest anything - tacos al pastor is seriously mind blowing delicious! We have tried all of the tacos on the lunch menu and they are great, but the Al pastor is hands down the best, birria would be a close second. I wasn't a huge fan of the chicharron, but if you like pork rinds, this might be for you. The taquitos and gorditas are also really delicious and shareable. If you're going to pick a side - get the platanos! Parking sucks around here, but it's uptown, so that's to be expected. They have great patio seating for the nicer weather days and the pan dulce is always a nice ending after. Go here, you won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing! Everything is Super flavorful!! We went on a Saturday. Ugh t me ate on the patio which is covered so it was very nice. Taquitos weee amazing as were all the other dishes we ordered but I cAnt Rene we the names. Definitely a great spot to take visitors since it's a local Houston restaurant. Another great restaurant by chef Hugo Ortega! read more

Another great concept by Chef Hugo. Love the vibe of the place, open area, lots of light and seating. They have both indoor and outdoor seating areas. The staff was very nice and welcoming. Hubby and I ordered the tacos de birria and the pecho de res con huevos for brunch on a Saturday morning (counter service only on the weekend). Everything came out quickly and it was delicious. To be completely honest the food is on the pricier side for Mexican food, however, it is expected for its location. Would definitely still come back. read more

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The atmosphere was very chill. We ordered the birria tacos and campechano cocktail. The tacos were delicious and flavorful. The campechano cocktail came with saltine crackers and tostada chips. The chips were slightly stale, however, it still tasted good with the campechano cocktail. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Positives: Good location - Another Hugo restaurant concept! Constructive Criticism: - Hostesses should tell patrons about the counter service concept. Very confusing. - Menu needs to be better defined. - Fountain drink choices should include Mexican Sodas or something similar. Did not see Aguas Frescas ( menu was a bit confusing so might have missed it) - Food was just ok. Expecting That Xochi, Caracol, Hugos culinary wonder. - The Tacos al Pastor were extremely SUBPAR. No taste, meat is dry , and not enough piña, cilantro, onions. - The platano was so-so I was expecting a bit more from this new spot. read more

Love Urbe. The ambiance is nice, the food is amazing. It's also in a trendy area with so many stores to shop at. read more

Urbe - TACOS DE BIRRIA (Quesabirria) - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

We have been to this restaurant several times and have tried a bunch of their items. It's branded as Mexican street food and I think they do justice to that. Every dish, apprenticed, dessert or drink we ordered had been great. I am a big fan of their fajita, but their tacos and other items were perfect either. The only caveat is that I find the prices to be a higher than you expect for this type of cuisine. read more

I usually love this place but today I felt really discriminated against. I came in thinking I was going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some friends only to be told they were closing for a Fiesta. I completely understood that! However, once I left out I called to ask what event was taking place and was told that I could purchase a ticket for the event. Just really confused management or the bartenders wouldn't tell us. They basically kicked us out for the most part. read more

I love this place , and so does everyone I've introduced it to. This will definitely continue to be a frequent place to eat for me . read more

Urbe - CHURRO BANANA SPLIT - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was delicious and so are the drinks love the vibe. I love how nice the waiters are. Amazing service.

This place was great - what else do you expect from Hugo Ortega? We came at 11:30am on a Sunday and were able to be immediately seated inside; by the time we left about 45min later there was a bit of a wait. The flow is: see the host for a table, look at the menu at your table, go to one of several cashiers to order (counter service), get a number, and finally receive deliciousness in a very short amount of time. I was seriously impressed by how well this all worked out; I was a little surprised that you had to be seated by a host for a counter service spot, but it actually worked quite well. The next most surprising thing was how fast all this amazingly intricate food came out - we ordered the chicharrone (the thing is literally the size of a baby elephant's ear, it is insane), the birria tacos, the plantain, huarache, and some horchata iced coffees. All the food was plated beautifully and came with unique and complex flavor profiles. I would say my least favorite item was the plantain because it had a little too much crema for my liking, but that is a pretty minor complaint overall. I cannot wait to come back and try some of the other items! read more

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I loved everything about Urbe! Food, service, drinks, ambience! Everything was perfect! And I loved how everything was shareable. We tried a little bit of everything, my favorite was the queso flameado and barbacoa! Drinks were delicious! 10/10 recommend! read more

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The foods are good..but the price are ridiculous expensive for self serve . Tiny portion. Eh..could of done better read more

Urbe - Brisket - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

KEEP THE TORTILLAS HOT!!! Use fresh Nopales! Cod was delicious! Salsa casera was tasty! Guacamole needs something...hmmm...let's talk. You're on to something yet it needs more! It's not Mexico City...not even close! Hugo's original is MUCH BETTER! read more

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visited Urbe with family. server explained everything very well for the Sunday brunch. the food and service were outstanding. thanks for a terrific experience. the DJ was a bit loud but that can be forgiven because I'm old! read more

A bit disappointed in the two meat dishes we had tonight. Both were very dry. The flavors were good but needed more sauce or moisture. Service was very good and attractive setting. Too bad 610 loop is so loud, when sitting outside. read more

High-quality Tex-Mex / Mex-Mex! I shouldn't be surprised as Urbe emanates from Hugo's amazing prowess at the top of the restaurant go-to list in HTown! Thank you for bringing a light, quick-service restaurant to Uptown! read more

Had a take out variety of foods from Urbe all of which were excellent and exceptional. A part of the Hugo group of restaurants, all of which are fabulous I recommend this highly to all who love this type of cuisine read more

This visit was my first time here and I really enjoyed my experience. The food and service was really good. My favorite thing I tried was the brisket queso! It was packed with meat and flavor. The tortillas were delicious and you can tell they make them in house. The frozen cocktail was delicious. I'll definitely be back to try more items. I have my eye on the enchiladas read more

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My boyfriend and I visited Houston for the first time and decided to try Urbe. Our waiter, Axel, was AMAZING! He was super friendly and helpful. He recommended great drinks and meal options and was very informative when navigating the menu. My boyfriend ordered the Barbacoa tacos, which you were able to assemble on your own. It came with Cactus salad, which was new to us! But it was interesting to try something new! I order the Taquitos. Both dishes were amazing and very tasty. For appetizers, we had street corn and the papas bravas. OMG delicious would definitely recommend. For drinks, we had the Urbe Rita and Malinche De Mezcal. The Urbe Rita is dangerous because it taste like passion fruit juice which gets you to purchase more and sneaks up on you later lol. The Malinche De Mezcal is a stronger drink but delicious. Overall, 5/5 stars for me. Would definitely recommend. read more

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This place is pure hipe. The food is bland and the drinks are average at best. We had to battle a fly the whole time we sat at the tiny table we were assigned by the hostess. If you are looking for authentic tacos try La Calle on Franklin St. read more

We absolutely love Urbe - we have been for happy hour/dinner, lunch AND Brunch. Each time - it has exceeded the previous time. Their service is impeccable, the food is delicious & it is a fun place to people watch. We enjoy sitting at the Bar - the bar tenders are truly artists and we always enjoy visiting & getting to know them. It has become one of our very favorites to take 'locals' and friends from out of town - everyone loves Urbe! read more

Terrific service! Danny was an excellent bartender who was both knowledgeable and talented. The drinks were outstanding!! The chicken taquitos were flavorful, and crisp. Overall, a great experience read more

Urbe - Chicken taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had never heard of this place but a friend suggested it. The roasted cauliflower is to die for!!! I'll be back soon for sure!

Sunday brunch is great!! Mimosas are great price Huevos rancheros are my favorite!! The atmosphere is great lovely place in and outside sitting read more

Everything was good, from the margaritas to the food! Delicious! Great atmosphere, and the service was on point! I can't wait to go back! read more

Urbe - TACO AL PASTOR - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great for happy hour or dinner. Drinks are super tasty, Oysters were delicious and I was a huge fan of the sweet potato tacos. They have other great little food items like tacos, street corn and flautas. Desserts were also great. Our fav were the churros and ice cream! read more

Urbe - TACOS DE CAMOTE A LAS BRAZAS - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A little pricey but great food. The key is to sit at the bar! The bartenders give great recommendations and it's more a sit down feel instead of fast causal. My favorites are the haberno salsa and chips, taquitos (a staple at any of Ortega's restaurants), and the street tacos. I prefer the brunch menu over the lunch/dinner. read more

Urbe has a special place in my heart. Im always craving their chips, salsa, guac, and beans. The fish tacos are always good. Their drink options are good as well. It's a great place for date night for family night out! read more

Such a great restaurant, wonderful service and excellent good! Loved my taquitos and skinny margaritas! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Ok wowza. Brunch here was amazing!! Coming in on a Sunday after 1p, there was a wait to even sit down (for only 15 minutes tho). We got seated at the bar and enjoyed the quick and friendly service...and amazing food. I got the Huarache, which was had carnitas, black beans, salsa, queso, and a sunny side egg all on a masa cake oval--so much flavor and richness in this dish. I'd definitely get it again. As an appetizer we got the Platanos Rostizados, which was a roasted plantain with crema, queso, and came with chips. We also asked for it with a side of guac. The plantain dish was delicious, sweet, and full of flavor. Almost like a dessert with some savory flavors mixed in. The guacamole was fresh too. Loved this place and we plan to come back. Parking situation: on-site read more

To say that Hugo Ortega knows his way around a kitchen would rank as one of the great understatements in human history. I love the food this man cooks and every restaurant under his H Town Restaurant Group. I teach his story to my elementary school students, most of whom are Hispanic English Language Learners. His journey is the embodiment of the American dream so many millions have yet to realize. He risked his life and health to cross the border in the 80s and worked his way up from dishwasher to James Beard award winner. I cannot imagine my beloved hometown without Mr. Ortega and his wife Tracy Vaught. His newest venture, Uptown Park's Urbe, pays homage to Mexico's tradition and variety of spectacular street foods. I have devoured at least half of the menu offerings and received a "welcome back" from four different servers. I eat here every week, often to celebrate Taco Tuesday. The huarache, papas bravas, birria tacos, fried chicken taquitos, tacos de pescado, and carnitas are all mouthwatering plates, two of which mirror items at Hugo's and Caracol. The tacos al pastor, though, are life changing. The refried beans, too, are magical. All the aguas frescas flavors are marvelous, and the service is top notch. Even as I navigate a tight public educator budget, I do not think twice about dining here weekly. The menu balances immense value with savory, unforgettable Mexican street fare. You can spend some money at Urbe, but you will always be happy you did. read more

Food was so bland but probably intended to be a Mexican food restaurant for non Texans. Service was very good. I believe the food was substantially over priced for what you get. Nice place but just not for me. I am a native Houstonian who is used to Mexican food with flavor. read more

My husband and I were looking for a place to have lunch and kill some time. Well I found this place and saw it was one of chef Hugo's restaurants and I wanted to try it. It was our first time here and we were a little lost luckily there were signs to read and we figured out what to do. We ordered through the QR code which made it easy. Then someone appeared and greeted other people as they arrived ans offered menus. Well ok... Since I ordered water it said I would get a cup. Order came no cup well ok. The husband had barbacoa tacos that were pretty good. No complaints although Mexican street tacos have a little fat and give the barbacoa an extra kick in flavor but these were pretty good. We got guacamole which was good once a salt was added chips were a bit hard which kept us from really eating them. We maybe had a handful. I got the green pozole and it failed me completely. It had no flavor and the chicken as well but if it going to absorb the flavor from the broth well I see why the chicken had no flavor. I was pretty frustrated because I had high hopes and was looking forward to a good soup for the cold restaurant and now I was hungry. I tried some salt, course salt Ina regular shaker was only frustrating since I couldn't get it out. This soup needed a lot more help. I unscrewed the lid on the salt and started to season. It took quite a bit of salt to the point that I wanted to give up ans just share my husband's tacos. Once it finally had enough salt the broth was good and I enjoyed it a bit more. The cafe de olla was amazing still no water so I ventured out to find a cup. Luckily there were some tiny cups near the soda fountain and that would do. read more

Urbe - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent food and helpful staff. Wide selection of entrees and delicious appetizers.

Never disappointed food always fresh. Staff always professional, and ambience peaceful and enjoyable

Amazing food!! Full of flavor and spice! This is my second time getting this and both times left me very satisfied. Beautiful presentation and even better taste! I also had the elote and it was good too! read more

Urbe - HUEVOS RANCHEROS - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing food!! If you are looking for tex mex food. Although it gets pack or can get packed at times there is plenty of space to sit. The over the counter ordering makes things faster. read more

Please don't ignore the negative review so We had a terrible experience. We tried to make a reservation and they were not taking any. Gave the size of our party and they said the wait would be 20-45 min. We showed up and the wait was 45 minutes. We decided to wait and asked them if they could add our name to the list. There was a man and a woman. The man was trying to accommodate our family with outdoor seating but I'm pregnant and it was hot// a high table but we have a 4 & 3 & 1 yr old . The lady then says the wait will be 45 minutes and we say okay and she asked if we wanted our name added to the waitlist and we told her that we already requested for our party to be added. She comes back 30 SECONDS later and says that the wait time will be 1 hour and 45 minutes. I really felt like we inconvenienced them and they just wanted us to leave. We went to Latin Bites like 7 minutes away and they had great food and it was a great experience. read more

One of the many successful restaurants of chef Hugo Ortega. The guacamole, salsa, y totopos (chips) are some of the best in Houston - with sister restaurant Hugo's there as well. The inspired cocktail menu, which highlights a frozen mojito with fresh roasted berries, is the perfect pairing with the delicious fresh Mexican food on the menu! read more