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Texas, United States Food Guide: 10 Mexican food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Houston
Discover Restaurants offering the best Mexican food in Houston, Texas, United States. Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and culinary destination in the South, the city is home to over 11,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries. The thriving arts scene includes resident opera, ballet, symphony and theater companies. The Museum District houses 19 museums, all within walking distance. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston, where you can visit NASA’s Historic Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center.
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10. Pappasito's Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 568 reviews
Famous for more than thirty years of Legendary Tex-Mex, Pappasito's Cantina is known for the flavor, freshness and quality of their food and drinks! Pappasito's Cantina serves up succulent, sizzling fajitas, hand-crafted drinks and some of the best chips
Reviewed By Joyful9995
The food here is delicious but itâs a little pricey. However I enjoyed the atmosphere, food and service. If Iâm ever in Houston again, I will definitely go back.
9. Ninfa's on Navigation
Overall Ratings
4 based on 748 reviews
Reviewed By Raggedy A
I had the chicken taco al carbon with rice and charra beans. Husband had the Henry plate. It was all fabulous. Pitcher of Ninfaritas was wonderful too. We had sopapillas for dessert and they are usually warm when brought to the table...today they were cold but still tasty. Yes, Ninfa's is a little pricey but for an especially great meal...it's worth it.
8. guadalajara del centro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By Brenda-blmhouston
Locates in the heart of downtown Guadalajara does not disappoint. Flavorful Tex-mex with high quality and very fresh ingredients. Excellent for catering or in-restaurant. They have a nice bar area and wonderful service.
7. Little Pappasito's Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 257 reviews
Famous for more than thirty years of Legendary Tex-Mex, Pappasito's Cantina is known for the flavor, freshness and quality of their food and drinks! Pappasito's Cantina serves up succulent, sizzling fajitas, hand-crafted drinks and some of the best chips
Reviewed By 35745JohnK
Went on a recommendation from one in our group who had prior experience. Chips and salsa were above average. We all ordered maragritas after being told by our waitress that we could still get in on happy hour prices. Margs were average and not enough tequilla. We decided on the beef and chicken family size fajitas for four big boys but all the chips and appetizers slowed us down. They are correct on the menu, it feeds 4-6 but no more than that. I like that they asked how be wanted the beef cooked. The price wasn't a screaming deal considering I get beff fajitas for one back home for 12-15 dollars a person. Like I said, I wasn't blown away but you have to do miracles for this reviewer from Mexican country. I'd still encourage you to try it to see how you judge it. Go and enjoy!
6. Lupe Tortilla's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By Alexjoey
We came here and was seated when all our party arrived. Ordered some margarita and sangria to start off first, they served some tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa. Ordered a beef and chicken fajita and fish tacos. The former was fantastic especially the tortilla wrap was incredibly soft. Ended with some churros and would definitely come back!
5. Irma's Southwest
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Come in and take a look at the new Irma's Southwest! Located inside the Catalyst! Valet parking is available. Go to our website for reservations.
Reviewed By deanh618
Ate here on a "stay-cation." The food was excellent (I had combo 1, my wife had blackened chilean sea bass). Both were awesome. Service was attentive and personable. We were in town when the Astros WERE NOT in town; consequently, we didn't fight any crowds.
4. Hugo's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 874 reviews
Located in the heart of Houston's Montrose area, Hugo's brings the exciting and earthy flavors of Mexico across the border. âAuthentic Mexican cooking is a world-class cuisine that has remained virtually unchanged by the outside world," says Executive Che
Reviewed By Early E
Hugo's was excellent in every regard (food, service, drinks and atmosphere). It was obvious everyone in the restaurant including the staff were having a good time. The choices on the menu offer something for everyone. Entrees are exciting and delicious with great pairings of flavor. Started with the Ceviche Verde which was the recommended of the Ceviche selections by our waiter and it did not disappoint. For the main dish I tried the Callo de Hacha, which was perfectly prepared scallops over a sweet corn bread. Excellent choice. For dessert, opted for the Flan de Quest which was a traditional flan served in a unique manner with passion fruit sauce, candied pistachios, strawberries and chantilly cream.
3. El Tiempo Cantina- Washington
Overall Ratings
4 based on 430 reviews
At El Tiempo Cantina, we make everything from scratch. From the tortillas to the salad dressings, the salsas to the desserts, we cook all of our food using generations-old family recipes. Our attention to quality and exceptional friendliness is our drivin
Reviewed By RickyHecker
Everything inside Cantina El Tiempo is excellent, from the moment you enter you are greeted and treated like a VIP, the service is excellent, the decor is awesome, place is clean and well maintained. Food selection is incredible, a super wide selection of authentic mexican food, all the entrees we tried were excellent, the salsas, even the totopos were excellent, fresh made guacamole, ice cold XX beer, all outstanding.
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2. Caracol Mexican Coastal Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 609 reviews
One of the beauties of Mexico is its geographic location, with coasts on the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, which is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Florida Straits. From these waters comes a bounty of edible sea life, w
Reviewed By LuxeFamilyFun
Our three family members visited for lunch yesterday. Caracol gets a great review and we were excited.We dined in the bar - liked the atmosphere and the service was great throughout. I didn't find the food special in any way. I thought the guac lacked flavor. The tuna taco special was overcooked and dry. The pork enchiladas were pretty good, but nothing I'd consider special. We enjoyed the experience, but given the lofty reviews, we expected more.
Texas, United States Food Guide: 3 Fusion food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Houston
1. Xochi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Xochi (so-chee), from Xochitl, Goddess of the Flowers, meaning to bloom or catch fire, is the newest creative endeavor of award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega and the H Town Restaurant Group culinary team. Xochi celebrates the culinary and indigenous richness o
Reviewed By helia_bunch
Had a quick dinner at the bar and regretted not having more time for exploring the menu and food. I loved the Mole disk (goat) and would love to try the others. Highly recommend. Fast service (at the bar). Will come again.
