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    ARMANDOS

    3.3 (232 reviews)
    PriceyMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    ARMANDOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Upscale
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Large queso
    Cassie C.

    I went back and forth between giving it 3 stars vs 4. The queso was very average - kinda tasted like Velveeta. Doesn't mean it's bad but when you're paying $10+ for that it's not really worth it. The beef is pretty good! The beef quesadillas had a lot of cheese... again not a bad thing but didn't leave for many pieces of beef in them. The salsa was interesting - kinda just like warm rotel... and watery. My spicy marg was really good and strong- it was a good portion size and so were the quesadillas. The chips are the thick kind. The churros were really good and they come with a chocolate dipping sauce. It's a different style Mexican restaurant- white table cloths and very upscale feel. Our waiter was great, it wasn't too busy so they were able to get things to us pretty quickly.

    Chicken Enchiladas, Blackened Tilapia, margaritas
    Roshini T.

    Armando's on a Thursday night is certainly an experience. This normal looking restaurant turns into a dance floor around 10:30pm which changes the vibe completely, so if that's not what you're looking for, then be sure to come dine earlier. The food was alright, definitely not one of my favorite Tex-Mex spots in Houston. The drinks were strong and delicious. Armando's is more for the atmosphere than the food to me, so if you're looking for good food alone, this may not be the place you want.

    Fantastic Crab Enchiladas Meal !!!
    Michael C.

    After driving past this place numerous times for years, I finally said on Wednesday afternoon to go here for dinner at night. I ordered the Crab Enchiladas with double rice. Very delicious, rich, savory, subtly sweet and juicy meal. The enchiladas were easy to cut and full of that unique sweetness that good crabs often have. The cream sauce was a big star of this entree. It was like a bisque with a wine flavor in it and very buttery. Tangy, very aromatic, creamy, not too salty, a tad smooth and very addictive in each mouthful. The rice was warm, doughy and fluffy with a mild spice to it. The complimentary chips were so good and very crunchy from being fried hard enough like Ninfa's nachos. Very good taste and a nicely flavored, chunky tomato salsa to go with it. I still need to try the lobster and chicken enchiladas as well as a dessert here in the future. As for the service; very welcoming, kind, friendly and efficient from the valet guy near the outside entrance, the hostess, the server and the busboy. I was very impressed and initially hesitant of trying an upscale Mexican restaurant thinking it would be overly Americanized or like overpriced Tex Mex. The food flavors, ingredient quality and classy vibe of this restaurant were all awesome.

    A lot of people for small place , everybody talking at the same time, food is okay and the service is great

    We visited this restaurant for dinner on Friday to celebrate our daughter's birthday. We had red snapper, chicken fajitas, fish tacos, and Tres Leches. Great service and flavorful food.

    Regular frozen margarita, Strawberry margarita on the rocks, & Raspberry margarita on the rocks
    Mary P.

    Came here to try the Thursday night dance party. My friends and I each got a margarita and we split chips, queso, and quac. The margaritas are DELICIOUS and are 100% worth the cost! The chips and quac were tasty too. Service was good as well, our server was very attentive. The dance party was tons of fun, I loved the dance floor! I will definitely be back for another Armando's Thursday night!

    Beautiful decor inside
    Schuyler S.

    This place looks much more like an Italian restaurant than a TexMex spot. Lots of very beautiful decor as soon as you step through the doors. Staff is super nice and knowledgeable with their offerings. Their beef for fajitas was next level. Didn't want to stop eating it!

    Sonia C.

    VEGETARIAN REVIEW: I would return for a Torpedo Margarita, but I'm not sure that I'd try their food again. They didn't have anything specifically labeled as vegetarian, and when that's the case, I always confirm with the server that my meal is vegetarian. I ordered the spinach enchiladas, and was informed that the refried beans contain lard. Ugh. That's usually a deal-breaker for me for a return visit. It's not that difficult to make refried beans without lard, and it's better for your health, even if you aren't a vegetarian. Anyway, the server was helpful and offered to substitute the black beans. I'm glad he did because that was the best thing on my plate. The enchiladas consisted of sautéed spinach, topped with a very stingy portion of mozzarella cheese. Was the cheese even there? I never found the cheese- that's just what the menu claimed. The enchiladas were wrapped in corn tortillas, and covered with a creamy leek sauce and slivered almonds. The corn tortillas were fine. The sauce was actually pretty good. The spinach tasted like dirt. I'm not sure if it was canned or frozen, but if it was fresh, it was the worst fresh spinach I've had in my life. This is an entree that I make at home, and I often order at restaurants. The Armandos version scored last place. Just terrible. The rice was dry and tasteless. The salsa tasted like pureed canned tomatoes. The chips were bland, but I would have eaten them if the salsa had been good. The black beans were okay. The atmosphere of the restaurant was upscale, but there were people wearing jeans. It's Houston. Expect a lot of loud, laughing middle-aged women drinking, but hey, they were having a good time. The service and valet were both very good. Maybe they need a new chef. Maybe they need someone who understands vegetarian options. Perhaps the chef called in, and it was just an off-night. If you decide to go, and you like margaritas like I do, try the Torpedo; it was freaking fantastic. It was one of the two best margaritas I've had in Houston (the other one was at Pico's on Richmond). EDIT TO RESPOND TO MATT J AT CUSTOMER SERVICE: It is the correct restaurant. This review is for Armandos located at 2630 Westheimer in Houston, TX. I have reviewed the reservation, address, and menu to confirm accuracy. The menu screenshots are from your website. Perhaps your comment was intended for a different review?

    Margarita
    Jeff M.

    Always one of my fav spots in Houston for high end Mexican cuisine and amazing margaritas. This place has it all. Tex Mex, seafood, steaks and so much more. Their tequila and wine list are very nice as well. Their service is always top notch and friendly. My wife and I love to come here and have margaritas and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere! The people watching is always fun too....especially Thursday nights.

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    Ordered via delivery. Inedible crap. Day old tortillas, hard as a rock, cube tasteless chicken. Straight to the trash can. Cost 42$

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    Love this place. High end Mexican with authentic Mexico City vibe. Great atmosphere. Only downside is their hours

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    Ask the Community - ARMANDOS

    Are Thursday nights 18+ or 21+?

    Hi Mary! They are actually 23+

    What time does the DJ start playing on Thursday nights?

    9:45!

    What kind of music does the DJ play on Thursday night?

    Our Thursday nights are a throw back to the original 70's and 80's Thursday nights at ARMANDOS. We play anywhere from 70's Disco to 80's to hits of today. Our DJ is amazing!

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