5 stars hand down if you don't get Julian as your sever you're missing out on chef kiss service food delicious it's worth the wait ! try their soft serve liquor and come take a shot to vibe bathroom was clean they had the game on & overall atmosphere was great !! thank you Julian for your service read more

I got there early, but it was already packed. Luckily, I was able to grab the last open seat at the bar. I didn't realize there were two restaurants side by side. The main restaurant wasn't open yet, but the one next door was. Parking is pretty limited, but they do offer valet for a donation. The food was delicious, and the portions were huge! I ordered the shrimp plate, which came with three tacos, rice, and beans. It was so much food I was only able to eat one taco. Of course, I had to try the soft serve margarita everyone keeps talking about, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was honestly one of the best margaritas I've ever had. The service was fast, and my overall experience was great. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Nice location, has multiple parking spots, kind of small and tight but they get a lot of people in at once. Be prepared to wait or go on to the waitlist before you arrive and check in upon arrival. Bar seats are self seating All tables have a wait. Food was fresh and very good. Birria eggrolls were my favorite! They were crispy, tasted good and super cheesy, highly recommend. I came for the soft serve margarita and it was good but I didn't want to drink with a spoon so I got the regular tye dye margarita- perfect one for me. The steak is char grilled so it tasted a little burnt on my nachos but overall good inside my burrito. I would go back and take my crew read more

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Had the Tuesday special fajita street tacos and small order of fajita nachos. The fajita meat on the nachos tasted a little better than the tacos. Both their red and green sauces were well bodied and flavor packed Staff were very nice and move fast. We got sat by the kitchen window and they were churning meals every minute. The place was packed at 2pm on a Tuesday, no wonder they have valet (for tips only) I'd like to try them again at opening time because that afternoon wait was a little too long. read more

This place is super popular and the wait reflects it. 45 min wait at 4pm on a Friday. Not too bad, based on some of the reviews I've read. Let's get to it! The service is okay, our server was very occupied and not prepared to take our order the first two times he came to the table. The first time was to introduce himself, the 2nd time he said he was bringing samples of the fajitas and birria for us to try (even though we ere ready to order). So he comes back with the samples and we're ready to order a drink because it's been 20 minutes by the time he returned again. We then find out the frozen margarita machine stopped working in the morning, so he says he'll bring 3 more samples of drinks for us to try. Finally, he comes back and we order drinks and food. The food was good but the back and forth did not lend a positive experience from a service and overall dining experience standpoint. read more

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Man I've never physically been to this spot in person, but I've ordered from door dash previously and ordered a burrito with steak and shrimps, overall it was greasy, salty and the meat tasted dry. I decided to give them another chance through door dash it was the same experience. Ordered a burrito bowl (steak, cilantro rice, tortilla strips) instead and stake and shrimp egg rolls. The many of the lettuce pieces were wilted, the meat had this peculiar taste, as if whatever they were cooking the meat on was also being cooked with other proteins. The meat was super greasy and tasted like it had been sitting. Just the smell tasted like old food. The tortilla strips were stale. The cilantro rice tasted like it was store bought in bulk and it also had a funny taste that I can't explain you just have to taste it (or not) well maybe I can explain... it tasted like old rice ?? Overall I didn't even finish the burrito bowl. On to the steak and shrimp egg rolls. Suuupperrrr greasy! The only saving grace was the shrimp kind of, but I didn't finish the egg rolls neither because the steak tasted the same as I explained in the bowl. To make this short, I will not be ordering from them again. Two times with similar experiences. I can't speak on how the customer service is since I haven't physically been, but I don't think I want to show up there at all. Lastly, the prices for this place are high, though they give big portions, but even then it can be a waste of food overall. read more

Dona Leti's - Eggrolls Steak and Shrimp - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The shrimp tacos are delicious especially if you add their special Alfredo sauce to it. I love that they offer a lot of different options on their menu. I also love that they offer *soft serve* margaritas, peach Bellinis' & lemon drops. Be prepared for a long wait (1-2 hours) to dine in at both locations. The painted murals around the restaurants is great decor and pays homage to their late loved one "Dona Leti" read more

Dona Leti's - Shrimp tacos with Alfredo sauce - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went on a Friday afternoon around 6pm. We waited about 1hr before being sat. They did sit us near the bar and said there were 3 parties ahead of us if we wanted to sit elsewhere. I would suggest waiting because we sat under a drippy ac vent and kept getting bumped into by the food runners. The place is very loud but that was expected. They do notify you that you only have 1hr 30 minutes to order and eat. They honestly do time you even if the waiter takes forever to come back to take your order!! We saw the waiter about 2 times the whole dinner, so i recommend ordering everything at once!! Starter: *Surf & Turf Eggrolls: omg these were really good, only downside was that if you take long to eat they start getting greasy and soggy. It is a big portion! 8/10 Entrees: *Fajita Nachos: huuuuuugeee portion but they were honestly soooooo good! 10/10 *Fajita Torta: honestly tasted like any other torta, nothing really special, but nothing wrong with it 8.5/10 *Quesadilla Plate: HUGGGE portion 9.5/10 Drinks: *Soft Serve Lemon Drop Margaritas: you can ask for a small sample before trying. These were very delicious and refreshing. They were about $20 each. That being said, they were not strong and they melt in 2.5 seconds! 8.5/10 *Prickly Pear Margarita: presentation was nice but personally this wasnt for me lol. This drink was STRONG, like cheap liquor strong lol. This was $17 and honestly gets the job done if you're trying to get drunk. 6.5/10 *Lemon Drop Martini: (not pictured) DEEEELISH, they made it with love 10/10!! This was also a $17 drink. Dessert: *Tres Leches: omfg best tres leches i've ever had! It had a cinnamon taste so it kind of tasted like horchata so 10000/10! Overall Experience: 8.5/10 Pros: Tres Leches and portion size Cons: a smidge salty, long wait and loud read more

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This place stays packed!! We got lucky with finding a free parking spot. They do $20 valet. The restaurant is truly vibrant with colors and culture. Went in around 1p and for a party of 2, we were told it was going to be over an hour for a wait. Put our name down cause we were just gonna go somewhere for a bit to help past time. The host also recommend getting a drink from the side of the bar to have while you wait. Yet, luckily, a couple from the bar ended up getting up. We took the space. Bryan was our bartender/server and he was great! Helped recommend amazing drinks and food. We gotten the No Way Jose and Tye-Dye Marg! They make those drinks strong!! You can get a sample of their frozen Margarita, which we shared a strawberry one after we were done with our meal and watching the world cup. You get free chips and salsa which were fresh and good. Bryan explained that the portions are good enough for 2 people to split. See other people's food, yea those portions are big and worth the prices. We split the birria sampler plater and everything was so good! With all the hype we were seeing on Instagram, yea this place is a good one!! read more

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Food is basically tex mex that is served in abundance. It's an popular spot because of the good time vibe it gives off. The service is attentive even on their busy nights , they make sure your good . The food is delicious , whatever you order you will enjoy . The themed drinks are good and strong great crowd pleaser. Overall go eat drink and enjoy the vibe its always an good time . read more

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Food is always delicious here every time I visit! I'm actually shocked this is my first review! For the food I do wish the chips and salsa on the table came with the green salsa too! I do believe you have to ask for it but the chips are always very fresh! The food presentation is very much chefs kiss! THE SOFT SERVE DRINK! 10/10 Customer service is very nice here! Down to the photographers that will take your pictures. All waiters are very attentive! Very quick to ask questions. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice on the outside the colors attract many visitors! The inside is nice too. I do wish though if you sit at a table there was just a little more space between guest. Since wait times can be up to 4 to 5 hours long your time to eat is timed!! YES TIMED! which it's enough time but it does feel rushed. Parking can be a little hectic! I do feel like the workers take up space from guest! I'm not sure how they can make it easy for the workers. The parking is a little much! You may feel defeated like you will never find a space! Will I return!? YES!!! read more

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This was my first time at Dona Leti's, and I had heard a lot about it, so I was excited to check it out. I was honestly a little nervous about parking, but I ended up finding a spot right away as soon as I pulled into the lot, which felt like a win. As soon as I sat down at the bar, I was greeted and given chips and salsa, which I appreciated. The space was pretty full with a line outside, but it did not feel overly loud or overwhelming, which made for a comfortable atmosphere. They have new soft-serve margaritas, so I got the strawberry mango swirl. It was really good. I do think adding an extra shot would take it from good to great, so I would recommend that if you can. The only downside was the price. At $21, it felt a bit expensive for a drink in Houston. For food, I had the birria tacos with consommé, rice, and all the fixings. They were good, but I would not say I was blown away. I would definitely come back and try something else next time. The menu is huge so you should have no problem finding something you like! The surf and turf egg rolls are already on my list. One thing I will say is the portions are huge. This is definitely a place where you can share, or plan to have leftovers for later. The staff was super nice and attentive, even though it was pretty busy, which I always appreciate. Overall, I had a good time and would come back to give it another try. I also know they have another location, so I would be interested in checking that one out as well. read more

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I heard a lot about this place and decided to come here as I was in the mood for Mexican. I will start by saying the parking sucks so I'd suggest you take an uber as it seems like they only have ten spots to park. Now I waited for a good little bit maybe 45 mins then was seated. The inside was cute as they had photo ops that in the restaurant for people to take pictures. The food would be ranked in my top five best restaurants in the city. I ordered the loaded fries and the portions were enough to feed two people. Everything was seasoned and hot. Service was cool but the drinks and lack of parking would be why they don't have five stars. I thought the drinks were overpriced and not strong. I'd come back for the food and would encourage you to try this spot. read more

Dona Leti's - Loaded fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dona Leti's is EXACTLY who she thinks she is! My friends and I had such a good time catching up over dinner. The music was loud enough to enjoy but you didn't have to scream to be heard. The decor was vibrant and colorful and the seating was intimate but enough space between tables that you didn't feel claustrophobic. The food was delicious. We shared the dip trio which included corn dip, queso and guacamole. The guacamole and queso were delicious and standard but the corn dip had a nice sweetness to it that was unexpected. We also enjoyed the standard house margarita and a strawberry margarita which were both strong and tasty. My pregnant friend enjoyed the strawberry lemonade. Our food was huge portions and affordable prices. My fajita steak bowl was delicious and plentiful that I'll have leftovers for the next two days. The icing on the cake is the birthday celebrations that come with two free shots of tequila. The downside is they do not take reservations so our wait estimate was 2 hours. We ended up waiting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. They text you to let you know when the table is ready and you have to claim your table with in 3 minutes. They also send a curtesy text during the wait to make sure you still want the table. Our server Cecilia was absolutely fantastic and when I return I will ask to sit in her area again. read more

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Food was delicious and seasoned well, our server forgot to bring us extra utensils like a knife and spoon so we had to flag someone else down. Those drinks are strong!!!! Good tho worth the hype read more

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I've been here plenty of times, and I'd say the more popular this place gets, the worse the customer service becomes. Today we had the displeasure of being served by Juan and his trainee. Two tables that were seated after us were served before we were. We even had to ask if he had forgotten about us. He walked by our table multiple times without bringing chips and salsa, and when he finally did, he refilled another table's chips before bringing us any. Several times they left to get items we requested and never returned with them, forcing us to ask again. The soft-serve alcoholic drink tasted very strong, but surprisingly had little to no effect. I don't drink often and didn't even get a buzz. The Surf & Turf Egg Rolls also seemed off. The filling tasted strange, and there was only four shrimp split between all four egg rolls. It also no longer comes with the queso dip, which was disappointing. This was by far the worst experience I've ever had at this restaurant. It's unfortunate because I've visited many times in the past and always enjoyed it, but today's service and food quality were unacceptable read more

Dona Leti's - Peach and strawberry ( I would not recommend) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Honestly, there's nothing to brag about here aside from the portion sizes. The presentation is nice, but the food itself is mediocre at best. While the cocktail décor looks great, the drinks were weak and underwhelming. The parking lot is chaotic. I was fortunate enough to snag handicap parking up front and find a seat at the bar, but I overheard the wait time was 1-2 hours. There's no way I would wait that long to eat anywhere. The restrooms are in need of a facelift, which was disappointing. Overall, there are far better Mexican food options in the area. read more

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I've been wanting to try Dona leti's for a very long time now. My boyfriend & I were craving tex-mex and decided today was the day! The wait was 45 minutes which was expected considering the lines outside and how packed it was inside. I ordered the queso-birria tacos and my boyfriend got the surf-turf burrito. We thought the food was good. Nothing spectacular. The chips and salsa were good as well. Also, our server was very kind! However, it took almost an hour to get our food (tasted kinda cold) and the table booths felt very dirty. I do not think this place is worth the hype or the time you spending waiting here. The food is like any other Tex-Mex place in houston. read more

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Dona Leti's!! We visited Dona Leti's on Saturday, November 29. The wait was about 20 minutes, which was perfectly fine because it gave us a moment to sit and relax. Once seated, our waiter brought out chips and salsa. We placed our order, and to start I went with a Tequila Sunrise. I don't drink beer, so I skipped the Corona Sunrise. For my meal, I ordered the Sizzlin' Asada Carne and it truly came out sizzling, which I loved. The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked really well. I added flour tortillas and all the fixings, and everything came together perfectly. The inside of the restaurant was painted very nice. I love the background and graffiti painting. Overall, I rate Dona Leti's a solid 5/5. Our waiter was super nice and the food was great. Would I return? YES!! Anytime I'm in town! read more

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Two words: Big Portions. You can have a meal for a day or two with one entree here. I didn't know what to expect when coming here on a Wednesday afternoon but a 45 minute wait wasn't it. They offer happy hour tacos and beer before 5 so many that is why it was so busy. The place was packed and the wait was a bit long. Once seated I ordered tacos, chicken empanadas and my friend ordered tacos as well. Everything was delicious but on the pricey side. My drink an Aqua Fresca twisted was almost 20$. I had placed an order to go and had to wait an additional hour even though it was ready and they never texted me. As a first timer here I would say it was chaotic! The food was very good just a bit pricey but I would come again. Be prepared for the crazy weight tho. read more

It really lit at leti's! food 10/10 service 10/10 vibes 20/10 My husband and I had a great time and will return. read more

Dona Leti's - Soft serve margarita. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

My fellow co-managers and some of our administrative team went out to eat here during lunch last month. I've only ordered beef fajita street tacos before via DoorDash. The beef fajita street tacos with corn tortillas came in a pack of 5 and was loaded with meat. On the side, it had grilled onions and one grilled jalapeño. It was so good with the lime and hot sauce. I would order this again. I pass by Doña Leti's every day on the way to work when I'm at my Spring Branch office. It's an awkward location when you're coming from the opposite direction. You have to take a u-turn. It is a very short space between those turning right from the I-10 exit and the entrance to the valet or parking area, if you can find a space. The hotel has blocked off spaces that will tow, so be mindful of that. The valet is by tip. It's inconvenient because once they pull your car they have to go back out the street into that limited space, and you still have to do the same to exit. With the cars turning right or going straight, you have to wait a while. Tabatha was our server. She told us we had a 2-hour dining limit. We weren't planning on staying that long because work, but she was so attentive and personable. One of our admin team members ordered shrimp enchiladas, and she brought out the 2 sauces for her to try first before selecting. Everyone enjoyed their food. I decided to try something different, so I had their birria taco plate which was loaded with meat. It came with rice, beans, bacon-wrapped jalapeño and a consommé with ramen. I didn't like this entree as much as the beef fajita street tacos. The rice was kind of sticky and lacked flavor. The birria tacos were a large portion, so I ate one and took the rest to-go. After a while, everything just tasted salty. Their chips and red and green salsa were the best. I could snack on that all day. Their French fries are ok with a little crispy texture to it. Despite the horrible location and parking situation, I would come here again for tacos and the great service. I know our admin team member would want to come back for her birthday lunch here. read more

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Everything was delicious. Service was great and the wait was worth it I'll definitely be back when I visit Houston again read more

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I can't believe I haven't left my review on here yet. Okay the first time I tried DL; I ate here 3x in one week. the first two days was back to back, and again with a friend. omg when I say that the flavor is all the way there, it is. I wish they will turn the level of the music down a notch, and provided chips when you have leftovers for to go. Parking is limited and they provide comp valet that works for tips, which is a plus. read more

Dona Leti's - Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went here on a Saturday around 1 and were told there was a 2 hour wait. We walked to another bar nearby to wait it out so it wasn't too bad! Once we got a table, we tried the soft serve margs and they were delicious. So smooth and a good mix of tart, sweet, and spicy. And they def packed a punch! The food was pretty solid too, as was the service. The vibes were super fun! Everyone around was having a great time. For sure worth the wait and hype! read more

Dona Leti's - Chamoy mango soft serve marg - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Go big or go home. When they say everything is bigger in Texas, Dona Leti's definitely contributes to that saying. Amazing Tex-Mex experience. Parking and wait times can be a challenge. They have valet or you can try to self park. Came through during a weekend dinner rush and had to circle the parking lot a couple times before securing a spot. Put our name down and was told the wait time was 2 hours! I had to see it through though as this place has been touted to me before on many occasions. While waiting we got some drinks, they're big, fun, and strong! Finally got seated, service was great. Started off with the dip trio to sample their guac, queso, and corn dip. Loved it, my favorite was the queso. The homemade chips were also much better than standard tortilla chips. For the main I went for the Texas Burrito w/ a cheese crust. Holy smokes, this thing was massive. I can eat, but this burrito was maaaasssive. Greasy from the cheese crust, but if you're a cheese lover, you'll probably drool over this. I don't even want to know how many calories I consumed, definitely can be shared if you only have a modest appetite. Would 100% order again, but not something I can eat everyday or else my arteries would probably clog up. This is tex-mex to the extreme! The ambiance is great, a couple birthday parties were happening and they got the crew coming out to celebrate like someone just ordered a bottle at the club. Free birthday shots! It's a vibe here at Dona Leti's, would definitely recommend for those wanting to experience some amazing tex-mex! read more

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October 15, 2025 Drove in from Galveston for a concert in sugarland and this was pick for dinner Had the cheese enchiladas (fantastic, so cheesy)) TEXas burrito... that THANG is HUGE!! I had to try it just because of what was in it. It had 3 proteins, steak, shrimp and chicken in one half of it with rice and refried beans. Then the other half had 3 proteins with hot cheetos and FFs! I'm like... let me see try monster. LOL! Needless to say, we had lots of leftovers Had a strawberry lemon drop martini... so tasty and they made it pretty. Salsa and green sauce was great, too read more

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What a vibe. Food was GOOD. Service was excellent. Looking forward to going back when the spring breakers aren't here. read more

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Love the vibe and the food was good as well. They give very large portions. They actually can be shared with someone unless you just want to box it up. Love the story behind this place and wish you all Success while still running the place. read more

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We had Sunday funday, it was a little late in the day but always a wait. They told us 1 hour and yes it was about that time, it's great that you can track yourself in line. We sat on patio and they brought out ice cold water such a great thought and then the waiter brought out chips and salsa but we were next in line so we opted out. The weather was not as hot as it could be, but hot nevertheless. Food was amazing and the server checked on us often. We watched the game which also an added plus. The manager stopped by to see if all was well. The only downside they own the whole parking lot but it's still so much confusion with self parking. read more

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Ordered dinner since I've heard about this place many times from my brother. I got the same thing he usually gets which is a shrimp quesadilla with rice and beans. The tortilla was a little overcooked. It had more cheese than I prefer. However, it tasted good. The rice was good as well. I'm not a huge fan of beans so I didn't eat those. read more

This was my first time at Dona Letis and overall it was pretty good. It's definitely more Tex Mex vibes. I was hoping for more of that classic carne asada flavor, but it came out more like steak fajita style. Not exactly what I had in mind, but it wasn't bad at all. We went during happy hour, so my tacos and drink were a really good deal. I added a side of beans and rice to pull everything together, which helped round out the meal. Now let's talk about that frozen prickly pear margarita because that was the real star. So refreshing, super delicious, and honestly you could barely taste the alcohol. Dangerous in the best way. I went with friends and none of us actually finished our food, but we definitely finished two drinks each. Everything else went home in to go boxes. Great service our waiter Marie was amazing! read more

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I get the line out the door. I was honestly go full after the chips and queso that the Papusa taco went right in a to go container!! So did the birra tasting plate my husband got. Flavors are amazing. Portion ginormous!! The only criticism I could have it that when you reheat anything the amount of oil is actually just so much. Like too much. But dear lord tasty!! read more

Dona Leti's - Papusa taco with pastor - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Jennifer was my server her service was amazing she was really sweet and made my experience better! We both had celebrations and she made it super special. Thank you so much Jennifer for your amazing energy!! We'll definitely come back. We also really like that this place is family owned and operated. read more

Dona Leti's - Soft serve Mango Margaritas - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

While the wait is long, the wait was absolutely worth the wait. We ordered a few drinks (a bit higher end cost wise but the alcohol isn't lacking!) and took it to the car since it was offered and the waiting patio was full. The service with our waitress was nothing short of great. The food! It's all that you can imagine. Super large portions, as expected, so went home with way too much food. To do it again I'd skip the appetizer and order tacos à la carte. We got the chicken quesadilla, mini birria tacos, and Tijuana taco. Don't forget the green sauce bc that was so good even with the chips! The fajita steak is better than the birria in regards to flavor in my opinion but the consome was delish as a soup of its own for sure haha. (They also took a pic of us offering for purchase so be prepared for that - $20 in a frame). Clearly optional but can't pass up a great evening. read more

Dona Leti's - Passion fruit marg + Mangonada - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a great experience at Doña Leti's! We had a large group for dinner and they accommodated us so well. We didn't have to wait long to be seated and immediately ordered some appetizers and drinks for the table. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. I wish I would've known how huge the portions were, I probably would've eased up on the appetizers. But total bonus that I had leftovers for the next day. Definitely going to take the drive over there again soon. read more

First time in Texas. A friend recommended this place. I liked the menu for all of the Mexican cuisine. My go to is usually Birria tacos when I'm home. So why not try it in Texas. These were BY FAR the biggest & best Birria tacos that I've ever had. I wish I could have some right now as we speak. The mixed drinks were also huge and cute for a photo op. My mango margarita was good. The only complaint that I have is that it wasn't as hot as it usually is in Texas but the air conditioning and fans were on full blast so it was too cold for my entire table. Other than that I would highly recommend! read more

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What an amazing experience Had dinner with the family for my birthday. The wait was a little long but absolutely worth it. Whoever is on the grill, and whatever they are grilling on, please don't change a thing. The service was great, the flavors were excellent, and the environment was beautiful. Anyone coming to Houston should make it a point to get into this building! read more

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Taco bout taco Tuesday! I had a craving for tacos and ended up there on a taco Tuesday with a friend. Definitely come early and try to make a reservation or get on the waitlist in time. The place is super popular and they give you a limited amount of time on Tuesdays because of it. I had the al pastor tacos and a fabulous Mexican mule. The girls at the bar were so kind and even gave me a Tamarindo garnish they use for other drinks to try!!!. The food was really great and the vibe was very urban street mex. The DJ was rocking it too that evening . Parking can be a bit tricky but patience is key. Surely a good spot to get a good bit and some great drinks!the al pastor tacos were good fyi read more

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Maaaan where do I start?? This has quietly become my favorite restaurant in Houston. Everything I've had on the menu is excellent, from the food, the drinks and the service. The egg rolls are to die for! They're a must try and there's plenty of them that you could even have them as a main dish and not an appetizer. read more

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