This place is one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston. I liked their interior design and food. I've been here for dinner before which never disappointed me. This time we went with bunch of girlfriends for brunch which as always was amazing. I ordered breakfast tacos that came with potatoes and beans as sides. I truly enjoyed this meal. Also their service was good we asked one of the staff to take a photo of our group and she changed the design of the restaurant to make sure our picture is what we wanted. All in all, I highly recommend this place. in your next brunch plan consider this place as well. read more

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I haven't been to Cyclone in years, and this was my first time at this location. I came with my sister for happy hour, and we ordered the table-side guacamole, the happy hour chicken and brisket empanadas, and she got the chicken nachos. Our waiter forgot the guacamole, but he didn't charge us for it, so no harm there. The salsa was just how I remembered it, really good. Even though the place wasn't busy, the service was on the slower side, which didn't quite match the vibe in the room. That said, our waiter was friendly and checked on us often, and the food itself was solid. Overall, nothing amazing and nothing terrible, just an average visit. read more

Avocado Toast 7/10 Papas Bravas Vegan 4/10 Chicken and Waffles 8/10 Breakfast Quesadillas - 6/10 & 9/10 rating from two different perspectives: potatoes came out cold so the manger brought out a fresh side order of them. Had a sweet taste to them so still not really my preference. Quesadillas are bacon scrambled eggs and cheeses. They were tasty and enjoyable although I wish it had more meat in it. Mimosas 10/10 Recommend. You have the option of orange, pineapple or cranberry. It's $10 for initial glass then it's penny refills. Chef's kiss. read more

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Much like the storm is named for, Cyclone Anayas NEVER misses. A friend told me to pick the spot I wanted to be taken to lunch to I said this INSTANTLY. No question. I had the fajitas because I literally cannot bring myself to order anything else from the menu, which I'm SURE is all delicious- I haven't ever graduated from it. I DID get the Brussels sprouts that were AMAZING and I had a watermelon margarita with tajin rim- YESSSSLAWD! You can't make me say anything bad about the food, the place or the service- I wish it was closer to me, but we can't have everything can we? Lol Alright, let's wrap this up like I wrapped the beef fajita meat and onions and guacamole and Pico in that perfect flour tortilla...... #2025BIGBACKAPPROVED!!! read more

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Came here with four friends for a Sunday lunch, and even though it wasn't busy, the service was slow and a bit scattered. Our server was swapped without explanation. We took a little time deciding what to order because the menu was huge, and I wasn't expecting a brunch section with that many options. But once we ordered, things got confusing. We asked for shrimp quesadillas multiple times, but beef ones came out instead. We were too hungry to send them back, and thankfully the portion was generous enough to share. The ceviche with lump crab was way too acidic and didn't have much flavor, but everyone who ordered the chicken and waffles really liked their meal. I got the salmon, which came with three large shrimp, glazed Brussels sprouts, and Cajun spinach. The sprouts were solid, the spinach was sautéed but not really flavorful, and the salmon was cooked to the perfect level of juiciness, though overall the glaze tasted salty. Our server did tell us about the 99¢ brunch mimosas. They weren't listed anywhere on the menu, so I was glad she mentioned it. I'll probably come back just for that deal, especially on another slow Sunday with friends. All in all, it was A-ok, but what dampened it most was the inattentiveness of our waitress. I could better understand if the place was busy. My friend's sangria sat at the bar for a while, and we had to keep asking for basic things like water refills, our checks and to go boxes. For a slow Sunday, I expected better. read more

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I really enjoyed Anayas. The sever was excellent - prompt, attentive, and friendly. We started with their tortilla chips (light and crisp) and salsa which tasted really fresh. And we added a generous cup of queso. I also had the ceviche which was outstanding with fish, shrimp, and scallops in lime juice with just the right amount of red onion and cilantro. For the main course I had beef tacos al carbon and my wife had chicken fajitas al carbon which were both very good. The restaurant is nicely, if simply, decorated. The seating was clean and comfortable. Overall, definitely recommend. read more

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Took a chance & came to see what this place is like and I must say it was sooo delicious! Our server Jazz helped us with the menu since it was our first visit. We ordered fresh guacamole which was so good as she prepared it at our table. It was soo yummy! The bottomless chips made it too easy to enjoy the salsa, queso & guacamole! I ordered the Cyclone combo Summer special that was very tasty and filling. My other family member ordered cyclone tacos. Each dish so full of flavor and fresh. Was too full for dessert but my husband had the flan-OMG! The flan was a mix of coconut & caramel custard. Soo delicious! Worth every bite and the service was great!! Service, Food & the ambiance was perfect for our evening dinner. Thanks Jazz for your excellent service! read more

Cyclone Anayas - Summer special (Cyclone's combinations) - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Received incorrect meat that I ordered. I ordered BEEF and received chicken. My tamale meat was so dry, it fell about like crumble and my refried beans were dang near cold and hard like they're days old and hardly had flavor. Only thing I enjoyed was my chips. Threw the entire entire away. read more

An amazing experience! Food was 10/10 for the most part. The flautas were delicious and crispy which was rare because most flautas I have are soggy with a little crispy but not these! The tacos were good as well the flavor was delicious. Not going to lie the side dishes were not the best in my opinion, both the Brussels sprouts, rice beans and spinach there is a lot of room for improvement in terms of lack of flavor and texture . The spinach was very soggy and kinda inedible. Everything else was really good. The service was good she was there every time we needed her but not hovering over us. The ambiance was beautiful and a sexy red. Bonus there was no one really in there when we went so it was the perfect date night spot for us. read more

Okay so the fish tacos were pretty good but i feel like they were missing some flavor from the fish and batter itself. Most of the flavor came from the veggies on top so I had to put some cilantro lime sauce on top which made them good. The salsa that came with the chips were really good smoky kinda spicy and chunky. The tacos also carbon my boyfriend got were very greasy, but the meat was pretty dry, had no flavor. The rice was not fully cooked was still hard and they came out cold. The spinach that came with my dish I initially thought were good but after a few bites found it to be very salty. Now the bolillos were good kinda reminded me on beignets lmao. And the drinks were good nothing too special. But the decide was good our server was attentive and friendly but personally don't think we would come back. read more

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So confused about these other 5 start reviews... unless you're not well cultured or well traveled. Not sure if those reviews are from there grand opening or something but the overall experience is not a 5 star experience. Right off the bat you can tell that corporate is really trying to make sure waiters are upholding high standards but they're SUPER rough around the edges. I do give the waiters props for really trying to be professional but they do seem scattered or nervous almost? Food is EXTREMELY bland. The rice tastes fake like as if was frozen and just heated up. The charro beans also tasted fake as well. Or waiter messed up my order and got me the wrong sauce on my enchiladas and tried to argue with me saying it was what I asked for when she almost messed up my husbands order saying it back to him when we first ordered. Our waiter was overall extremely polite & professional but lacked personality and just seemed worried about not making a mistake. However, we had ordered two sprites that came back super flat. They said they couldn't fix it since they would have to call the soda company to come in and add more into the soda machine so they said we can get something else. We then ordered two lemonades to be made fresh from the bar and the bartender was so scared she took almost 15 mins to just make a lemonade... our waiter said the first time she tried to make it that it was too bitter. I didn't ask for a special cocktail just a simple lemonade. I would not recommend this restaurant at all due to the lack of blandness in the food & the weird awkward service. Really do not see this place being open by next year despite it being in a prime area that's really lacking in multiple areas. read more

We had a pretty large group get together, in the middle of a rain storm no less, and this restaurant handled it swimmingly. There were winds and a brief power outage and as mentioned, rain, but through it all the service was impeccable. The space was large and tastefully decorated, with a bar area and a main dining area. There was also a glass barrier behind which the kitchen was visible. For a place that was so busy, the service was extremely fast and caring. Our server was extremely attentive and amiable and we never had an empty glass at any moment. If we needed something, someone was alway ready to help. And the food. It was amazinggggg! I have been in search of perfect empanadas for a long while- and these were pretty darn close! The chicken empanadas (listed as a starter, but substantial enough to make a main dish) had a golden crispy shell and a luscious rich filling. The echilada combo plate was also very tasty, the cheesy sauces complementing the stronger meat flavors. The meal was perfectly ended with the tres leches slice (which was complementary for the birthday celebration). Definitely a new favorite spot! read more

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Impressed as soon as I stepped closer to door and a staff member opened it for us and greeted us with a smile. The service was phenomenal and it was obvious the staff genuinely enjoyed their job and took pride in it. Food was 10/10 from the presentation to the last bite. Ambience was truly appreciated and enjoyed seeing managers interact with EVERYONE! read more

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Came here to hang with family! Service was excellent and food was great. I think the server replaced our chips like 4 times! The food was good as well, I got the quesadillas pictured! Definitely would recommend coming! read more

Cyclone Anayas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Walking into the place.The décor lighting is very warm.I see space for big parties and small parties.There's bar availability.They also have half booths.Looks like they have a private party area.The open kitchen , you can see the kitchen and they recommend the salmon. Order , it took me about three minutes to get help on my door dash , and then she went to go grab it read more

Cyclone Anayas - Seating - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you're looking for a cool, vibey spot to grab happy hour, Cyclone is a great option. My neighbors and I stopped by for happy hour when Cyclone first opened, and another time for lunch and both experiences were a 3.5/4 star experience. Both times we went, I got tableside guacamole & chips, and veggie fajita platter. Both servings were quite large so you'll be well fed if you get both. I don't drink so I can't comment on the drinks but they have some great happy hour deals and my friends raved about the margaritas. I also enjoyed their outside patio area as it made the experience cozy. The service both times was impeccable so the staff surely goes above and beyond for patrons. read more

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Took my nephew to cyclone anayas for his 14 th bday. There were 7 of us and everyone loved the food! We ordered the huge family platter fajitas - LOBSTER/ shrimp/ chicken/ beef/ spicy pork sausage all on the platter cooked to perfection ( maybe the lobster was over cooked but still delicious.) Mike was our waiter he was great and he suggested the family platter & I have to say it was definitely the most economical choice for the table! The queso and guacamole delicious and the tres leches was decadent! Thank u cyclone for making my nephews bday dinner so enjoyable! read more

Cyclone Anayas - Steaming family fajita platter ! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered to go from this place and it was the ABSOLUTE WORSE! Never again. I had ordered the combo fajitas to go, paid an extra $4 to make it mix combo of chicken and beef, and asked for tortilla and corn. When I received my order and opened the container, my corn/tortilla was already wrapped, and all the meat was diced. How in the world am I supposed to eat fajitas with diced meat when clearly I was supposed to receive strips of meat? This looks like a kids plate, meat was barely there for what I paid for, this was about $35 already. This is so laughable. The tortilla and corn was all dried up like a rock. Normally you should place tortillas rolled up in a foil. Never again shall I order to go, this restaurant CHEAPS you out on everything. Chipotle would've been better read more

Cyclone Anayas - Dried up tortilla/corn, hard as a rock. Had to heat up my diced up kids meat separately - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This location is relatively new, and it is a great addition to the neighborhood. The restaurant is big and has a small outdoor seating area. Once seated, my table was given a complimentary bowl of chips with salsa. Aside from the regular lunch menu, brunch menu is available on the weekends from 11am to 3pm. I ordered the ahi tuna tacos with the tamarind glazed brussel sprouts and refried black beans as sides. My tacos were amazing. The soft tacos were nicely done, and the vegetables and tuna were fresh. The sauce on the tacos was amazing too. I highly recommend the Brussel sprouts. They were insanely good. When in a Tex-Mex restaurant, it is a must to have a glass of margarita. I got The Super Cyclone on the rocks which had the right balance of flavors. My party received excellent service today. Our server, Rafa, checked on us periodically and he was so kind to let my party of four to split checks. My party had a great dining experience. I'm sure I will be back. There is complimentary valet parking but self parking is also available in the big parking lot. read more

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Definitely one of the best Cyclone Anayas I have been too. The bar is super cool with indoor and outdoor seating. It's a super clean restaurant and very nice on the inside. The staff is super nice and we got seated right away! We did not eat any food but the salsa that came with the chips was delicious! I can't wait to go back. read more

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First time trying Cyclone Anaya's! Had a great time with fellow yelpers and thoroughly enjoyed my meal! We came during lunchtime on a Saturday and it was pretty quiet. The staff was super friendly and there was also a brunch menu that I didn't know they had. I ended up getting the fish tacos with rice and tamarind seasoned brussels sprouts. The brussels sprouts were my absolute favorite! They were well seasoned and delicious. I enjoyed the tacos as well. I also got the pineapple Margarita which was delicious and I loved the glass that it came in too! I'll be back for the brunch menu! read more

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Excellent service throughout my Monday night solo dining experience from the hostess, Star, greeting and seating me promptly, the server's quick acknowledgement to the manager's post meal check in. I was craving some chicken flautas and decided to dine in instead of doing takeout. I told myself I was going to skip an adult beverage, but this warm and inviting atmosphere supports complimenting the meal with one. Lol. I was delighted that my server, Marcos, informed me of the Monday night $7 jumbo margarita special. Wow! Nice! His service was top notch and very kind. The flautas were delicious- they had a thin layer of mole underneath which added an interesting twist.Cyclone Anayas also offers a loyalty rewards program to get deals on future visits- just point camera to QR code on front of menu. Thanks, CA-River Oaks, for a fantastic dining experience! read more

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I am so happy they opened this location down the street from my home. Cyclone Anayas has my favorite salsa. Even though it has a slightly tart flavor, I just drink it. We went on their first day of business. Staff outnumbered tables and they were working out some kinks. The food was on point. I had beef enchiladas which were exactly what I wanted and expected. Margaritas on happy hour are well priced and tasty. Their nachos are very good. Prices are reasonable and parking was not bad. read more

Cyclone Anayas - Chips and salsa are great - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Decided upon this restaurant to host my annual family Christmas Brunch. We made reservations with ease and we're accommodated quite easily. There was a huge group of us and we all enjoyed our food and the service was impeccable! My family had nothing but praise and we are already planning to return for our next event! Thank you Nehemiahs and Naheem and staff.. Not sure if I spelled the name right! I appreciate places that have integrity and quality service!!! We will be back! read more

First time coming to Cyclone Anayas and it was a wonderful experience. To start out parking was easy and have lots of spaces. The Suly, our waiter, was so nice and welcomed us. She gave us food recommendations and was attentive of our table. The food was delicious and served so quickly. We took advantage of the happy hour and we will definitely comeback. The ambience felt welcoming and had Spanish music playing to bring the vibe. This is a new place we are adding to our list as our local spots. Thank you Cyclone Anayas staff! read more

The food was below average. I ordered what I thought was going to be the chopped salad and I ordered a vinaigrette and asked specifically if the salad would be tossed with dressing. I was told it would be and when it arrived after a long wait, it was dry and no dressing came with it. It ends up, it was the wrong salad. The margarita came in a plastic cup and was the worst my mother ever had. She asked if they could turn the music down and the Assistant Manager told us "we can't. It's Cinco." It wasn't like the place was packed. The old school Cyclone's was so good. This place was a complete disappointment and wasted money. read more

The food and service here is amazing. I had beef fajita al carbon which came with delicious Mexican rice, grilled veggies, a platter of sour cream, cheese, and tomato. It came sizzling hot and with a small cup of melted butter to drizzle on the fajitas. The meat was cooked perfectly and the portions were huge. I had to take my food home for later. The chips they had set out as an appetizer were hot and fresh and I quite liked the salsa too. I also got a margarita, the jumbo size is a bit too large for me. I tried the spicy strawberry and it was a tiny bit spicy but not that much. I quite enjoyed it. The margaritas here at cyclone are always to die for :). The restaurant wasn't crowded on a Thursday night, which created a lovely private ambiance for me and my partners family to enjoy our dinner together. read more

Cyclone Anayas - Beef Fajita Al Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing service ! Definitely recommend, everyone is so respectful and friendly, the food was greattt! Our server was Mckenzie she was very helpful and quick with it ! The service manager naim made us feel very welcomed , we will definitely be coming back soon ! :) read more

My cousin brought me here to celebrate my birthday. Walking in the place look so nice and chic. The managers, J and Luis, greeted us at the door with a warm welcome and even went beyond to spark a conversation with our children. Our server, Ruby, was amazing too! She was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. All of her recommendations for food were right on! We ordered the southwest eggrolls, queso, salmon jalisco, and the kids quesadillas. Everything was 5stars! I'll most definitely be making my way back here! You don't get great service like this anymore! Well done y'all ! read more

Cyclone Anayas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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5/5 -- Outstanding Service! I visited Cyclone Anaya's recently and had the best experience thanks to our server, Saidi. She was incredibly polite, patient, and genuinely kind from the moment we sat down. Her professionalism and respectful attitude made the whole meal even better. Saidi checked on us at the perfect times, made great recommendations, and made sure everything came out just right. You can really tell she cares about her guests and takes pride in her work. If you're going to Cyclone Anaya's, I highly recommend asking for Saidi -- she truly made our visit exceptional. Easily one of the best servers I've ever had! read more

Great reviews and decided to check out when visiting Houston. First off the tortilla were out of this world!! Flour tortillas made fresh. This was perfect with the fajitas. I ordered combo and enjoyed the steak as well as chicken. Not too much meat, but just enough to have you leave stuffed. read more

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Today I visited Cyclone's Mexican Restaurant located in CityCentre and had a great experience overall. The place was welcoming and lively, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy our meal. Our waiter Nino was friendly and attentive, making sure we were taken care of throughout our visit. I will definitely be back! read more

This is Cyclone Anayas' newest location in the River Oaks area. Came here on a Saturday for lunch bright and early around noon and the place was relatively quiet. I'm guessing people may be in the same boat as me in that I had no idea they had a pretty nice looking brunch menu. Parking was either valet or self park. I walked in to a beautifully decorated space that had an open concept. There was what looked like one or two side rooms for private events. Rafa was our waiter for the day and he did an amazing job from start to finish. He knew his menu and have excellent recommendations as well. I have been to a few of their other locations and knew I was going to get a great meal. First off, the complimentary chips and salsa is really good. They are not afraid to season their chips which is a plus in my book. Serve it as intended. Like mentioned before, the brunch menu looked good, but I had my mind on something less breakfasty. As far as food goes, they have all your typical Tex-Mex fare like tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and all that other good stuff. The menu is quite extensive. The enchiladas were calling out to me so I went with the Enchilada Trio so I can get a little taste of their different enchiladas. It came with a chicken, beef and cheese enchilada, with a choice of two sides. I like they give the options to choose your side even though I still went with rice and beans as my side. Our food came out quick and was piping hot. That first bite of the cheese enchilada was wonderful, but then the following bites of beef and chicken were too. In the end, I really loved the simple but delicious cheese enchilada the most. The rice and beans were also very tasty. I washed it all down with a nice and refreshing Pineapple Smash which is one of their margarita choices. I have yet to have a bad experience at any of the Cyclone Anayas which means I will very likely come back. Highly recommend! read more

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Accidentally found this restaurant on 365 Houston. The door was opened by the most welcoming gentleman. The environment was warm and inviting. Before I could put on my glasses to read the menu my waiter appeared with a smile. The wait for my meal was so quick. The rice was fluffy as I prefer. The tacos were full, a little salty for me but enjoyable. Overall this was worth the drive to River Oaks. Each staff member spoke to me as if I were royalty Thank you for a beautiful meal and all the best to your establishment. read more

Love the service at this Cyclone's Anaya! It's by far my favorite location to go to. We went for national margarita day and everyone was working together to make sure all of the customers were happy. Everything was delicious here from the margaritas to the queso to the empanadas! I got the chicken quesadillas, they were good as always my friend got the enchiladas and she was happy with that. read more

Cyclone Anayas - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tia Tia QUESADILLA! Cyclone Annie's--or was it Annihilation Annie's? Cyclops Annie's?? Whatever it's called--was a HURRICANE TORTILLA of FLAVOR AND CHAOS. NOT to be confused with hurricane Katrina. The name? A mere whisper of the storm that awaits your taste buds. The pictures? Lies. The real experience? A fever dream of salsa induced enlightenment. No pun intended. From the moment that first bite hit my tongue, I ascended. I saw colors that don't exist. I heard things. I felt things. Flavors pirouetted across my taste buds like a mariachi band on roller skates. No pun intended. Yummy in my tummy? NO. This was a full scale revolution in my digestive tract. My irritate bowels miraculously healed. Thanks to this holy establishment, I have renounced all other food. There is only Cyclone Annihilates--er, Annie's--now. Breakfast, lunch, dinner? If it's not from here, I simply won't eat. I shall waste away in honor of their perfect seasoning. As the wife of a stunningly handsome, devastatingly spicy Mexican hombre, I can confirm: even he was spiritually unprepared for this culinary tornado. And the bathroom? Well... let's just say the toilet may never recover. But WOULD I DO IT AGAIN? Si. Keep one eye open while you sleep... Annie. Cyclone Annihilation Annie's--thank you for your service. read more

Cyclones anayas was good! There chips, salsa, and queso was solid and there drink varieties were good as well. John was a great server gave us the run down of the drinks and food! Ambiance was nice as well! Good music and they had a open patio which was good because it was a little cold inside their restaurant read more

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Another great time , fabulous drinks and great food . Always get dessert !!! See the bartender Joel read more

Cyclone Anayas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went For Happy Hour Today 2/20/2026 . Ruby Took Great Care Of Us On The Patio She Was Very Patient And Very Kind Towards Us And Took Care Of All Our Needs Definitely Will Be Coming Back And Asking For Ruby read more

What a delicious kickoff to the holiday season!!! The award winning Houston Labor Employment Relations Association (LERA) had their annual terrific holiday party in their private party room of Cyclone Anayas in River Oaks. The food was outstanding, as was the wine and Margaritas. Very nice space. Good food! Friendly staff! Wonderful start to the holidays!! I'm sorry that I got so caught up with party that I forgot to photograph the classy decor and food!!! read more