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    Cucharita

    3.6 (163 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Waffle 5 leches
    Tony G.

    The good: - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy, rustic interior[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - Friendly and attentive staff - Chilaquiles were great. It's rotating weekly, but this one was nice and spicy! The not so good: - Some of the menu items were very expensive for what you get. $16 for a single waffle with milk on the side was not worth it at all. - The cappuccino left a bit to be desired. I got it with almond milk which I recognize is not the easiest to foam, but it was a bit too over foamed imo. The okay: - Breakfast taco was fine. Not the best I've had though. TL;DR -- [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice space for brunch (although it's only 1hr seating).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is hit or miss. Expect some pretty steep prices though.

    Food was bomb  I would go multiple times a week if i lived near by
    Michael C.

    Food was bomb Quick and easy and service was good. I had the green enchiladas and my wife had the tostadas.

    Taco Huevos con longaniza
    Anastasia V.

    Cucharita is one of my favorite brunch restaurants in Houston. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is so adorable and you feel transported to a cutesy Mexico City cafe the second you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every time I eat at Cucharita, I get the same thing: tlacoyo de frijol. The simplicity of the dish hits the spot every single time. Such a delicious, filling option minus the feeling of overwhelming heaviness and bloating. Another plus is that the warm crispy tlacoyo is a great option for diners who are vegetarian. I came with my friends who got the huevos con longanisa tacos and the picadillo. Both enjoyed their meals. I've also heard that the chilaquiles, enchiladas, and fresh-baked pastries are yummy here- so basically most of their menu is good. Lastly service is ok. Servers are pretty attentive and accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is really clean too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Sasha B.

    I absolutely loved this place! We enjoyed it so much that we went two mornings in a row for breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cucharita is tucked into a small, cozy spot with a very traditional Mexican feel that makes the whole experience warm and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was beyond amazing. Every dish felt fresh and authentic. The pastries were truly out of this world, some of the best I've ever had. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the atmosphere even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's the kind of place that makes you want to linger over coffee and soak it all in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Honestly, I would go back to Houston just to eat here again. A hidden gem worth every visit!

    Cafe de olla and carajillo
    Miranda V.

    My mom and I came here around Christmas for breakfast and loved it! The chilaquiles were not spicy thankfully and I happily enjoyed its unique flavor and bright green color. I also tried the carajillo and loved the presentation with the cube of brown sugar as well as the pretty layers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a bit of a small space but they make the most of it with seating against the window, and I was tickled by the addition of fresh flowers on each table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My mom bought some pastries and sweets from the front bakery area and they all smelled amazing. Everyone we interacted with from the lady who sat us promptly, our server and the cashier were sweet and attentive. Such a gem and I'll happily return.

    This place is very welcoming, with fast, friendly, and attentive service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas are nice and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chilaquiles are absolutely delicious--very filling, with the perfect balance of spicy and creamy flavors. Their café de olla is excellent, and the horchata is sweet with a wonderful cinnamon flavor. The pastries are fluffy, fresh, and perfectly sweet. Overall, a very good experience, and I would definitely recommend it!

    Amazing Tlacoyo de frijol
    Margaret R.

    I am an OBSESSED fan. Growing up Mexican, but in South Mississippi- I felt like I was visiting the Latina childhood that was "stolen" from me! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quite simply, it was Magical- the ambiance, the service, the presentation and the flavor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can't sing its praises any higher. So incredibly well done. Thank you- I will revisit Houston- just to eat here again!

    Dogs allowed on the patio!  Super friendly staff
    Sandra K.

    First time eating here (still haven't tried Cuchara) and it was a nice time. Came for lunch on a Tuesday so there was lots of street parking less than a block away and my friend got a spot right in front. Everyone was super friendly and the staff on top of it. We got a couple of mocktails to begin with and they were delicious (the one wit condensed milk was wow). However this drink small so be warned if you are super thirsty, you are going to need several. I like a little beverage to sip on here and there in between saltier bites so it was the perfect amount for me. My friend got the omelet and I got the picadillo. I can't tell if she didn't like the omelet or not because she didn't eat a lot of it (the woes of eating with a friend on a GLP-1) but she said it was good. My picadillo was huge. It was enjoying for two people except I only got four small corn tortillas to wrap it in so I had to take the rest home which worked out really well. A little pricey for what you're getting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio had great vibes and the weather was perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pastries looked amazing but didn't really want any.

    Mimosa
    Amapola P.

    Cute little spot with a small menu. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice cold front and the server greeted us immediately and answered all of our questions. The menu is small but definitely has some Mexican classics. The cafe was the olla was good The picada Grande I enjoyed the chorizo salsa it reminded me the way my grandma makes it. The mimosa was made with fresh orange juice but I felt like it could use a little bit more champagne but still drinkable. I would say the food is a little overpriced especially being simple dishes and would come again for a special occasion but not as a first choice pick for a Mexican restaurant

    Enchiladas poblanas + Mexican coke
    Leena C.

    Little spoon. Big taste. Overdue lunch with a friend and he suggested this place. It is a very cute spot. Parking is meh. There is street parking but be careful because there are a lot of no parking signs in the surrounding neighborhood. It was pretty steady business around 12:40 pm on a Tuesday. We were greeted immediately and seated. They serve breakfast and lunch. I opted for their enchiladas and a Mexican coke. And ended with vanilla ice cream with palmier wafers. Enchiladas - shredded chicken, corn tortillas, poblano sauce and cheese. This was so good. I do not like corn tortillas usually but these were good. Tender. The chicken was so tasty and the poblano sauce was creamy and paired perfectly. Grandma beans - I do not eat beans normally but abuela got it right. The beans were creamy and melted in my mouth. Vanilla ice cream - omg, heaven - I wasn't sure what to expect but it was the perfect amount of ice cream , caramel topping and the crunch of the palmier. They have cocktails, mocktails, and some coffee drinks. I would like to go back for their breakfast. They also have pastries. It's a bit pricey but the food is delicious. The staff were A++. Everyone we interacted with there were professional and helpful. I don't remember our server's name but she made the experience even better with her friendliness and suggestions. Def recommend this little cafe. And will be back.

    Omelet de huitlacoche but I substituted for ham instead of the mushrooms. It was okay .
    Krystella Z.

    I've heard great things about this place so decided to check it out with my kids. First of all they have no kids menu. My plate with the omelette was OK nothing special just cheese and ham it originally came with mushrooms, but I decided not to do the mushrooms. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was OK.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I did get told I couldn't have my energy drink that I had brought in. They asked if I wanted them to put it in the fridge or throw it away because they don't allow outside beverages. Other than that. The food was average.

    Fernanda M.

    Food was super good, the service took a little long but good overall. The chilaquiles were specially good as well as the enchiladas which were filled with chicken.

    Cafe de olla
    Jessica F.

    Really cute spot the decore is great. Like everyone said the parking is not the best, but worth it. Menu is small which I always love, makes the place feel like everything is fresh. Cafe de olla is a must have. Food was good, not great, flavor was lacking a bit. I will say the pan dulce was delicious. Servers were very attentive and we had great service.

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    Dot Coffee Shop

    Dot Coffee Shop

    3.9
    (838 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    Love the service, our waiter angel was literally the best waiter I could've ever had! Literally any…read moreissue that I had he was right to the rescue! Coffee was amazing. Food was amazing. The place was really clean. Restroom were clean as well. Definitely recommend this place for brunch, dinner, or literally anytime of the day ! Thanks to the manager Daniela (sorry if I spelled her name wrong) she made sure everything was perfect and everything was!

    Dot holds a bit of a nostalgic throwback to the diners of the 50's & 60's…read more With plenty of parking located behind the building arrived at about 10AM and place was buzzing. Thankfully, Mark was there and initially was told a 35 minute wait but seemed intent by quicker. Ambiance: 4/5 It was breakfast time so of course it was a busy time. For my visit, it was crowded but not to where you couldn't hear your table. Dress is casual, good for friends, solo, or pit stop. Service: 5/5 Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. Since it was our first visit there, she gave us some background that it was a Pappa's owned restaurant and food is made from scratch. Food: 3/5 They offer mimosas and I was tempted to order, but was driving and it was 9AM so forewent that option. There are food options for every tastebud. Mark ordered the fried cheese sticks, they were one of the items that I found worthwhile to return for. I opted for the Waffle feast. It included a waffle, that I added pecans on top to, two strips of bacon, eggs your way and hash browns. To say that I needed to add salt and pepper to the eggs and hash browns because they tasted bland and flavorless was unfortunate. It also was served at room temperature, because it was made from scratch, would think it be warmer to hot. The waffle was savory and had good mix and topped with the pecans made it even better. If you're on this side of town and want a change up from the "other breakfast diners" DOT would be where I stop. Fast, friendly service. Depending the food you get, it gets the job done for some sustenance to hold you over when you're not sure when your next meal is because you'll be in Galveston for 7 hours riding a float in the Mardi Gras parade.

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    3.4
    (231 reviews)
    13.7 mi
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    I was staying at a hotel nearby for an early flight the next morning. On the way to the hotel I…read moresaw the sign "Hot Biscuit" and since biscuits are one of my favorite foods, I decided to walk over and have dinner there. I wanted to start with one biscuit, but the biscuits come in pairs. The waitress said I could order just one anyway, but the order ended up being two. I meant to save the second one for breakfast, but that was not to be. It did not survive long enough to make it out the door. My actual meal was a bacon swiss and mushroom burger, which was excellent. Between the biscuits and the burger, I am forced to acknowledge that it was entirely too much food. Sadly, that did not prevent me from eating all of it anyway. Delicious! The restaurant, which is a diner with very basic decor, is on an approach road to IAH, and is open 24/7. When I arrived in the evening, the place was empty. By the time I left, there were a whole bunch of customers. I noticed in other reviews that people were saying they did not receive checks for their meal and felt they were over-charged at the register. I did not receive a check either, but the amount I was charged at the register seemed accurate -- and I was paying attention because I had read the other reviews first.

    The pancakes here are so so good, and we love waitress Paula! Inside is always so quiet and chill…read moretoo, couldn't recommend more.

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    Why is he so special?  I met him.  He is a Vietnam Veteran.  So respect to him.
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    Great Breakfast - Just Enough :-)
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    House of Pies

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    3.5
    (415 reviews)
    13.7 mi
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    Decent but not as good as I expected. I think initially I was disappointed with the greeting. She…read moretook us to a booth with the cleaning cart directly adjacent. We asked if we could kindly be seated in another booth to be told the open ones were 'closed' (no clue why it didn't exactly seem like they were in their own section). The next booth she offered us was drowning with the sun. Luckily, all we had to do is look at her, and she immediately offered us a normal booth, not next to a stinky dish bin and in a shaded spot. We all ordered something different off the menu. The food was good but the service just seemed very dismissive and not exactly friendly. I would definitely come back and try it again. I'm a strong believer that may be somebody was having a bad day. And I would definitely come back and just buy a pie and take it home because they looked delicious. Sadly, we didn't get the chance to try any of the dessert pies.

    ambiance is casual and comforting and service is great! their grilled shimp with tartar sauce was…read moredelish, and we really really loved the acapulco breakfast scramble. the grilled chicken breast is a little dry though. their sides are so refreshing as well! steamed veggies, fresh fruit, and the cottage cheese with peaches were a fabulous touch to our hearty meal. torn between all the cake and pie choices, we opted for a slice of carrot cake and apple pie. both were incredible! cannot wait to be back to try more

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    District 7 Grill

    District 7 Grill

    3.9
    (723 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    i said it once, i'm going to say it again;…read more i love high quality simple food! district 7 grill is that! as a california native, diner culture is in my blood!! (and tacos, avocados, strawberries, and wine- lol) i never pass up an opportunity to visit a diner. district 7's inside is very "dreamy" and i can see a lot of editorial potential. (if you're into that) but very casual. the food was excellent!! crab cake benedict (8/10) american breakfast (8/10) strawberry milkshake (9/10) red sangria (9/10) great portions + great service = left happy district 7 grill has been added to my permanent brunch list! bonné appétit c.

    ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS!! Let this place die like it's trying to. Unfortunately we were in a pinch…read moreand staying in a hotel nearby so we had limited options. 1) Nobody in the place at 7:00 on a Friday should have been a sign. 2) Waiter never took our drink order. He asked our food order first. We had to ask him if we could get drinks first. 3) When we did order we watched our drinks sit at the end of the bar for 10 min until I had to go retrieve them myself. 4) The food was INCREDIBLY mid for it being that expensive. Undercooked potatoes, overcooked chicken, not a single person at the table of 4 adults had a good thing to say about their meal 5) It took 2 FREAKING HOURS with no one there. When I say no one I mean completely empty 6) Trying to check out and leave. Our server who was looking for an upsell told us he saw a cookie in the back that was ready to go. Thanks for telling our 3 small children that at 9:30. Reluctantly after telling him no several times it was awkward enough to cave. Cookie took about 20 minutes to come out. We had been there for over 2 hours at that point and we had to just get up and leave. If you go to this restaurant after reading this, you deserve the horrible experience you will certainly have.

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    Clementine's Restaurant

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    3.8
    (154 reviews)
    17.7 mi
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    This place is in a somewhat empty shopping center, and I am saddened that more people weren't at…read morethis place on a Saturday night. They had live music on, and from the looks of it if you want to be a part of the show you can as they also have karaoke it looks like. The gentleman that greeted us was so nice and made us feel so welcomed! It wasn't one of those "oh I have to be nice to these guests because I'm getting paid" type people, you could really tell his niceness was genuine. I felt like I was at a fine dining restaurant. Our server was also very nice, and super helpful as I asked for a wine suggestion and she hit the nail with her suggestion. She brought a small sample for me to try before serving it. The food itself was delicious! We got the onion rings appetizer, and you could tell they were made to order. They were super fresh and also crispy. The chicken parmigiana was good, and they were not stingy with their portions at all. The picture I took doesn't do the dish justice. I will definitely go back to this place, as their food, service and overall experience is a great one when you dine in.

    OK, so this turned out to be a surprisingly good meal and much better than we had expected. We…read moredrove into the mostly defunct strip mall, found the restaurant down on the corner, walked in and sat down and then perused the menu in depth. We shared a bowl of the potato soup where we had no expectations and I thought it tasted pretty decent. But the real test was the entrees. Mr. Picky ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp while I opted for Veal Parmigiana, and we each stole a bite from the other's plate. We reached consensus immediately that both dishes were well-seasoned and quite delicious, meaning we would return for more good food in the future. Seriously, we hadn't expected much when walking in and looking around, but were pleasantly surprised at the kitchen's efforts. We finished lunch with an order of homemade bread pudding and tiramisu, the latter of which in 2012 won a chamber of commerce epicurean competition 1st place ribbon. I wasn't there to judge that competition and have had better, but sincerely appreciated the moistness of the bread pudding. While the majority of diners were older and a more mature crowd, there's a lot to be said for value, and we thought the menu price was better than reasonable and I think a lot of people will discover this as a value destination, something we all appreciate.

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    Crab cake Benedict.  It was perfectly cooked and delish!
    Crab cake Benedict. It was perfectly cooked and delish!
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    This is going to be good!!!
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