Met up with friends at City Centre and realized we stopped by at Cyclone Anaya's in time for happy hour. The restaurant is clean and spacious but wasn't that busy when we dined. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. A little too attentive. Upon sitting, you're greeted with complimentary chips and salsa. Yum! I got two orders of tacos off the happy hour menu- one order with beef fajita meat and the other with carnitas which really tasted like al pastor. One order of happy hour tacos comes with 3 tacos, so I had 6 tacos total! I'm glad I got this cos the tacos were absolutely delicious and I demolished them. I like the happy hour menu here and recommend others stop by for drinks and tacos! Next time I'm back, perhaps I'll get a drink to accompany my tacos. read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Happy hour fajita steak tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I give this place a 3/5 overall Entering the restaurant we were welcomed immediately by smiling faces. The ambiance was great with relevant music, plenty of customers but not too packed. I was with my family as well as a child. We were accommodated with a high chair. And away from customers that want to focus on their food which I 100% understand. The chips and salsa were amazing, we did order queso on the side which also tasted great! I ordered Beef Enchiladas. (Flour tortillas) Steamed vegetables and black beans on the side. The food was warm and arrived in a decent manner The tortillas were Very undercooked. Which caused me to be sick. My father also ordered the spinach enchiladas. With the tortillas also undercooked. The price was significantly higher than the quantity of food we were provided. They were very small. If you order the enchiladas, expect them to be dry, no sauce ontop, not enough seasoning in the meat. I hope the tortillas were just a one time thing. My wife ordered shrimp tacos were well made and well cooked. The appearance as well as the taste was great. Our server was very nice but did not seem as knowledgeable about the menu. I asked multiple questions regarding substitutions or how things are made and she had to ask the manager a few times. Overall she was able to do everything to make our stay enjoyable. If you are someone who doesn't care about price and size portions, I would recommend this place. If you are on a budget or are looking for a big meal. I would stay away from this place. read more

7/15/2026: I loathe City Centre parking, but this spot was worth breaking my "no City Centre" rule. The Food: Delicious. Don't miss the fish tacos, margaritas, or the queso with fajita meat (great if you aren't a fan of tangy red salsa). Also, the "half-portion" of quesadillas (comes with sour cream and guac) is huge at 6 slices! The Vibe: Great layout with a central round bar and two patios. Lots of booth seating plus standard table and chairs options. It gets loud and energetic from 4-7 PM--perfect for happy hour. Clean restrooms and fair prices for the location. The Service: Wilian was amazing! Incredibly personable and attentive. He is the example of perfect waitstaff. Our drinks were never empty, we had good banter, he went the extra mile, and did everything with a nice smile on his face. The Dreaded Parking: Be prepared for a bit of a walk from the garage if you aren't fortunate enough to find a space near the restaurant. They do exist, but they are few and far between, and almost always full. I imagine when you get a spot like that, you stay awhile. The first few levels of the neighboring garage are reserved for businesses and LifeTime Gym members. I had a few choice words to mumble as I made my way up higher and higher. Grrrr! Also be prepared the elevators at the parking garage may not work, as they weren't functioning last night. Highly irritated, especially after a full stomach and 2 margaritas. Stairs are the enemy at that point. read more

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Fun fact: Cyclone Anaya was the ring name of Jesus Becerra Valencia, owner. Cons: City Center - lots of people esp on a Friday at 6 pm and parking Pros: tons of restaurants and shops and a nice lawn area for kiddos Met high school girlfriends for reunion meet up # 2. I'm not much into Tex-Mex style restaurants but it was the birthday girl's choice so there we were. The restaurant was steady busy and fully staffed. We were seated quickly inside and they also have a bar area at the front and patio seating. They had ceiling fans on and they were far too high making things quite windy (inside). Chips and salsa were ok. The chips were tasty and crunchy while the salsa was mid. My order was the DEL RIO - Crispy carne molida taco, pork tamale, carne molida enchilada, guacamole, with rice and charro beans Del rio (3/5) - the beef in the crispy taco was the most flavorful, the carne molida enchilada was good and the tamale was too salty for me - rice was slightly bland but with the salsa, it came to life and the charro beans were a slight disappointment. Clearly everyone's taste is different and I'm more of a fan of authentic Mexican food from preferably someone's abuela's house or a taqueria. Overall, we enjoyed it more for the company than the food, sorry. Our waiter was great at the beginning almost stalker level but as the meal progressed, he somewhat disappeared and it wasn't because he was super busy. We saw him stand around a bit and watch the futbol match (FIFA). We weren't bothered by it because we were chatting but we didn't even get a water refill, we had to stop a passing hostess. Still topped him 25% because he was friendly and helpful and maybe he stayed clear to give us girl time? The price was affordable. Three entrees were about $50 total without tip. I'll be back (next week we have our work team lunch @ the Rice Village location ) read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Del Rio - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered the tacos here and didn't process in my mind that they weren't like street tacos lol (I think I got the tacos al carbon). I thought they were kinda dry and not super flavorful or anything. The brussel sprouts and beans were yummy tho. We went during cinco de mayo, so the vibes were fun, but the service was a little slower, but that's understandable. read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Tacos Al Carbon - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

A friend and I went to this resturaunt on a Friday evening and made reservations. We sat in the front towards the bar during the FIFA World Cup game. I love how attentive our waitress was, even during my indecisiveness. I ordered a regular margarita and the brisket tacos on corn with charro beans. My friend also ordered beef enchiladas and the food did not disappoint. The brisket was very tender and it was a nice contrast with the slaw on top. I ended up putting some of the salsa on top as well! Overall, the service and quality of food was great, so if you are in the area looking for a good Tex Mex resturaunt with strong drinks, I would def recommend! read more

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Visit here on a Wednesday night for a dinner GM. Mr. Ike was very accommodating. He was polite. He offer to set up a booth table that was turned for cleaning and he has made special accommodations for me and my guests. Mr. Ike also was very polite to remove the southwest eggrolls off the check due to me finding Hair inside of one. He even offered to remake them, but I decline. Ike was extremely thoughtful and considerate. Ike offered to make them when I return, he'll make them himself without the hair. I love his energy. I'll return for Ike. The Del Rio was great! Best beef taco in town! II love the sw eggrolls, I didn't like when the young female claim that the hair I found was cheese. I did feel seen and cared for when IKE agreed that it was hair and removed it from the bill. Thank you sir for caring. I had no idea he was the GM, I thought he was either a busser or waiter. This is when you know the leader who leads by example. I will definitely be returning here! read more

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Keeping it short and sweet here! Do you want great Tex-Mex food, with some of the best guac you've ever had (made fresh at your table)? Then no need to look any further, Cyclone Anaya's is it! This location is one of my favorites, nestled in the City Center it is lively and spirited. Parking can be found on the street (pay at meter), or in a nearby parking garage. Seating is plentiful inside and out. The staff is always professional, a special shout out to Tina who took great care of our table and made the BEST guac I've had in a while. Tina, you put love in our guac, I could taste it! It needs to be bottled and sold in stores! Just magic. I love their cerviche, which is another of my faves - served with plantain chips. And I can't get enough of the Pollo Jalisco - so freaking good! Cyclones has great happy hour specials that are worth checking out too, just get there before 7! This place is fabulous by yourself, on a date, with friends or family - no matter what, you'll be eating good and be well taken care of. Enjoy! read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Pollo Jalisco! With rice and refried beans. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went to the City Centre location July 4th for their happy hour signature margaritas. Service was excellent since no fireworks this year at City Centre and so no crowds. Food was tasty from their happy hour menu with marinated chicken breast skewers with Jalisco cream sauce. Street tacos with beef fajita onions and cilantro served with corn tortillas were equally delicious . This is our 2nd time trying a weekday happy hour and the bar area was quiet enough to talk and lively enough to people watch. read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was great, from the appetizer to the main course. We started with nachos, quesos and other stuff recommended by Server Alberto, a very kind, nice, attentive and fast. Place is well decorated with lots of picture of "El Cyclon", owner who was a wrestler. As a main I orderede beef fajita, medium portion was big enough for me, with a broken heart I left the rice and beans untouched. I really recommended a stop if you are in Houston. read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Beef fajita. Picture does not represent how good it was. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Such a great experience! My ceviche and margarita were amazing and our server Tina was very attentive and kind. read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Ceviche - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is OK and nothing more. At least not on my visit. First, the atmosphere is pretty awesome. It's clean and dark -- but airy. It would totally be fun with a group on a Saturday night ... just as long as today's server wasn't working the table. She was not only slow but also forgetful. It took 20 minutes to get a salt shaker, and I never received my own bowl of salsa. Speaking of the salsa here, it is served cold, and that's a good thing. But it has nary a hint of anything other than tomatoes and garlic ... very much like the jarred Albert's Hot Sauce available in NE Texas. Additionally, it needed salt, but I'd almost finished it by the time I alerted our server that she'd forgotten our salt shaker. (I'm not sure why a restaurant wouldn't just keep salt and pepper on the table, but I digress.) -- The queso here tastes extremely of onion. Mix a little of the bland house salsa in it, and it's better. We ordered a combo meal during our visit only to learn that this place was out of tamales. I understand that it's December in Texas and that tamales are a hot commodity. Still, this is a successful restaurant chain with a purchasing agent. It's like pulling into McDonald's and being told that they are out of fries. Unacceptable. Because our combo meal included the non-existent tamale, they switched it to a "Summer" special, which was supposed to include a chicken chalupa. Instead, there was a meat enchilada, cheese enchilada and a crispy taco. The ground beef here is exceptional. The cheese enchilada is filled with real cheese, which is rare. Overall though, I feel like the restaurant hedged its bet on the red-colored tortillas and not fresh, melty food. The refried beans were meh. Rice was fine, but nothing special. Bottom line: This place is ... OK. Would I return? Probably not. Especially with the mega pricepoint for average food and subpar service. read more

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I'm no stranger to this restaurant and everytime I go I have an amazing time. Came with some friends for a girls night. I ordered the mardi gras margarita with prosecco. My twist on the green goblin drink they use to have with dos xx. For food I got the carmine's. It was flavorful yet the shrimp and bacon felt slightly overcooked so without butter they were dry. The service was impeccable. We had a large party abd Robert and Andy did amazing at accommodatioing us. read more

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I was excited to go to Cyclone Anaya with my group. We had two big tables. Our wait team was very attentive and got our food out quickly. The food: I didn't enjoy it at all. I asked for the enchiladas with shrimp and crab. The waiter brought chicken enchiladas. Once I started eating and realized it was wrong, they corrected it and brought me the right one. The enchiladas were just alright. I ate leftovers the next day and same feeling. It was just not good to me. I asked for fresh jalapeno and that was the only saving grace. Also, the chips and salsa are usually devoured by me. The salsa was very tomato-y and I didn't enjoy that either. Finally, the tea, we ordered mango strawberry sweet tea but it was not sweet or flavored. My sister took hers off the bill but I kept mine and tried to make it work. It was 7.00 so I should have returned it. We were able to use our 10.00 loyalty towards the purchase. Next time I will try something else. read more

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This is my first time at this location! It's actually more upscale than the others! The margaritas are much smoother. Same menu but they certainly don't use the house tequila in everything, I'm almost certain they use the tequila that is stated on the menu as they should. I've sampled all of the tequilas once when I went to a tequila tasting festival last year! So I'm positive they legit did it right!! I would recommend their Marti Gras Margarita! It's strong but super smooth so it will certainly sneak up on you. I got it in a jumbo which was a mistake because I ended up getting tipsy. Had to wait about an hour before I drove home just to be in the safe side. It was sooo good those! They use real mashed blackberries and agave mixed!!! Like literally tasted amazing l. I also ordered their bomb shrimp, I think that's what it's called. It comes with 2 side and the shrimp is coated in a house made aioli! Enough for two serving so I have lunch for the next day!! So cool!!! Sasame seeds sprinkled on top give this dish an Asian flare!! The seasoned vegetables are coated in a super fine season all spice which made it perfect for both grilling and retaining flavor! It's comes with a side of a super rich, hearty and soy sauce with a special kind of seasoning it in, kinda like the taste of all spice mixed with the soy sauce!!! It was rich!!! Wow!!!!!!! Parking can suck if you aren't a local to the area and don't know where to park for free. Because I 100% believe in gatekeeping, you'll just have to figure that out on your own by visiting this area often and parroting the local small businesses. Service was amazing! My waiter was so sweet!!! read more

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Drove out to Cyclone Anaya's City Centre on Saturday after the looking for a nice meal after the storm. We were greeted at the door by a nice host who asked about our week and told us about his. All started well till our server arrived. Look I get it we are all tired it was a long exhausting week thanks to Beryl but really. Our server was below average. We had to ask for water, ask for clean silverware. We got our food which was good but nothing special. Our server was not around till she bought the check. But what was really BAD was the way the managers and all the servers just stood around near our table talking loud and laughing while the tables around us were dirty. read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - My plate with breakfast tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Joel was AMAZING!!! He told me my skin looked amazing and that's why he ID'd me even though I'm 10 years over the drinking age. His service was excellent! We will return for happy hour and we hope he is there! read more

Really good brunch spot. $10 mimosas are a huge plus!!! The food is okay, but the fun atmosphere makes up for it. read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I really enjoyed this place! The food was amazing. The brussel sprouts are delicious, the flautas were great. The spinach wasn't anything special but it was good. Chicharrones and refried beans were amazing. The real champion of the meal is the El Don Margarita! I got it frozen with a Tajin rim. By the end of it you will definitely be buzzed. It's on the pricier end for a drink but well worth it I think. If you're at the bar like we were, Monica was great! She was engaged and on point with everything we ordered. read more

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We did not make any reservations and were sat right away. The staff were nice, but the service was not the best. We sat in the bar so maybe that was why, but not sure. The inside is really nice, plenty of tables and booths even in the bar area. The food was really good and we both really enjoyed what we got. The Juanitos Superior was an awesome plate choice you get a little bit of everything. We did order two skinny margaritas which were ok nothing special. Overall, I was not super impressed if I came back it would be to try their brunch! read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Juanitos Superior - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came for lunch service. Located in Memorial City on the main strip opposite the plaza. There's some construction going on and I had trouble finding where the front door was. Upon entering, there was a bit of a strange odor inside and it felt a bit messy/ not tidy for some reason. The menu's had dried splatters of salsa from days past so that didn't help the vibe. The service was also very slow, which was impressive considering just how many staff were present during lunch service. Ordered the 1/2 lb beef fajita plate with brussel sprouts and charro beans. The flour tortillas here are disappointing; definitely pre packaged and store bought; if these are homemade, then they are not very good. The sides (cheese, salsa, sour cream) is a bit meh; no guac at this price point is a bit of a let down. The actual beef fajita strips were very tender; but I wish they were seasoned a bit more. The brussel sprouts were actually better than expected but came out lukewarm, which is a bit strange. All in all, this is a chain Texmex spot that is slightly below its peers (chain Texmex spots) in food quality, and ambiance. read more

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Went with some coworkers. We were treated and seated promptly. The waiter was responsive, helpful, but not intrusive. I had bomba(sp?) tacos, basically shrimp tacos. They reminded me of bang bang shrimp you see at other places. The sides were squash and spinach. Both of those were ok. The queso was good. The salsa is a little Smokey / heavy chipotle for my taste. Friends had tuna tacos and seafood enchiladas. Both said they were really good as well. The seating was comfortable. It was not noisy. Temperature was also comfortable. read more

Was recommended the salmon dish and it was delicious! The service was great, was served quickly. Very friendly people & great to have a date night or food with family read more

Let me start by giving Roberto his props! He seen us sitting for a while, so, he decided to take care of us himself until our server came. He was soooo sweet. Very nice. I would have loved for him to be our server. In comes Geo. He took over our table and he did an amazing job as well. He stated that he was new to the job, but he seemed as if he's been with the company for a while. He was very kind and attentive. The food was great and literally anything we needed was brought out in a reasonable amount of time. Lastly, I ordered my drink from the bar, since we sat in the bar area to watch the Chiefs win the playoffs. Where we sat, you have to slouch over just to be able to have a full view of the screen. That wasn't pleasant, as most of the seats were taken when we arrived; therefore we opted for somewhere close to sit where a tv was in view. Also, I received my margarita from the bar, and I noticed that my drink had hair on and around the cup. I was able to get Katrina's attention to advise her. She came over, looked at the cup, looked as if it wasn't a big deal. I seen her pour the drink from one cup to another. The attitude she bestowed I'm sure was not one her manager would be pleased with. Other than that interaction, the visit was great. I look forward to being helped by Roberto and Geo again. Nice work fellas. read more

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Have been to this location from the time they did their soft opening to the present. This location offers some of the best guacamole in the city and amazing margaritas. Have been here for office Christmas gatherings, birthdays and even on October 31st where the staff was dressed up for Halloween. The outside area is a great place on cool evenings and staff are always quick with service and drink orders. Set in City Centre parking can be challenging but worth a drive . read more

The food took a while to arrive but it was full house that night! The server was really nice and we had a great experience there. As for the ambiance, it was nice and we enjoyed our Friday night there! read more

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Drinks were strong and tasty, really great start to dinner. They give free chips and salsa with warm greeting from your server! Inside can be loud but it's to be expected during busy hours. read more

Great customer service and excellent margaritas. Joined some friends for margaritas after bunch and everyone was super nice and helpful.

We had our part 2 of our Friendsgiving. It was 25 of us and the food was good and the service was excellent hot and fast. This was my first time dining here but I will definitely be back. read more

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Amazing service from Wilian he gave us full attention, had the happiest attitude, and made the whole experience even better.

Service was awful. Our waiter had the longest greasy dirty hair in a hair clip that didn't fit his big head properly so all his hair was falling out the sides. Lost my appetite after he brushed his greasy hair off his face to put our food on the table. Yuck! read more

Was around CityCentre and decided to come in with my boys to have an early dinner, got sat right away which was great for a Saturday evening! James was our server, phenomenal! He had some great recommendations, checked on us to make sure we were doing good, overall a nice evening out. read more

We had our office Christmas party there this past Saturday night. Although they were packed we had great service and the food was delicious. I had the spicy salmon with rice and the chipotle garlic spinach read more

Wilian is an amazing Server. Brings the energy and vibes to table. 10/10 experience!!!

Really nice place with great food. William was server and he was super nice. Had the Power Bowl with blackened tuna. Would definitely eat there again. read more

The past couple times we have been there the service has been very slow and have forgot multiple of our orders. Drinks were not strong and were double charged the one time. Not at all what you expect from a cyclones read more

The food here is absolutely outstanding! The waiter came and checked on us throughout our stay a lot ! The lighting was nice and chill, It's a very cool experience! Prices, omg ! Eating here , you would not expect them . Overall 5 STARS ! read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - just one side ! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been coming to this spot almost once or twice a week for some years, and it's always an incredible experience. The culture here is genuinely welcoming and vibrant something you can feel as soon as you walk in. Joel the Barter has done an amazing job curating a true sense of community over his long tenure. Nino, Miguel, and Manager Ike also contribute so much to making every visit seamless and enjoyable, creating an environment where everyone feels valued. Joel, the new bartender, has been a fantastic addition bringing fresh energy while fitting in effortlessly with the team's dynamic. The team as a whole has done an amazing job cultivating a true sense of community, and it shows in every interaction. read more

My server Federico is so great and was exellent at making the guac. Please ask for him when you come to Cyclone Anaya's. read more

Cyclone Anaya's - Memorial City - Me and Federico - Tex-Mex Near Me - Houston, Texas

Unsure what happened to Cyclone's... use to be one of my favorites but service and food quality has really gone downhill. Queso tasted like plastic and inedible and margarita tasted like dish water. Will not be returning. read more