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    El Bosque Mexican Grill

    4.0 (119 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Chimichanga with Carne Asada
    Marie B.

    Like a few other reviewers, we dismissed this place in the past.... We drive by it frequently while running errands around Shenandoah, but we previously didn't pay much mind to it. The restaurant is tucked into the middle of a very busy shopping plaza, and the exterior is plain & modest. It's easy to miss and sort of "just blends in" with the surrounding space. Well, it's a great example of not judging a book by its cover! We walked over here while getting our tires replaced at Discount Tire (shout out to them for the lunch recommendation). We discovered that El Bosque has yummy food, fantastic service, a really good menu selection, and wallet-friendly prices. The waitstaff have the attentiveness & professionalism you'd find at some of the best dining establishments out there... Food was fresh, not greasy or over salted, and the portions were massive. We enjoyed our meal very much (even our picky toddler who ordered from the kid's menu)! We had a great lunch experience. Now this place is at the top of our list for a family-friendly spot to grab a bite to eat. We plan on coming back to try their Sunday brunch buffet, soon.

    I went here after my wife and i's divorce hearing and all I got were birria tacos and an upset stomach. I loved it though. I loved the service, everyone there was so kind in to helping me through my tough times. Atmosphere was 100/100. It was definitely an amazing but bittersweet experience.

    Sarah T.

    Maybe I'm too used to California Mexican but we did not enjoy our meal here. First, we were looking for anything vegetarian and there was not much to choose from there. The menu doesn't mention if the beans or rice are either. There were several off putting things about the food. Hot salsa, peas in the rice, and an Asian vegetable blend used for my fajitas. My 11 year old claimed he was full because he didn't like his enchiladas, my toddlers didn't even like the salsa enough to eat it, and my fajitas were flavorless like they used a frozen bag of veggies and didn't season it. I won't be back again and I feel like it was a huge waste of $80 for us to walk away hungry. The only reason I would give one star is the service. Our waiter was kind and patient.

    Calvin D.

    Pretty affordable Tex-Mex restaurant in woodlands area. I ordered the fajita for 2 beef and their portion was huge. It could honestly fill up 3 people. Beef was thick, a tad bit chewy. Had good amount of flavor to it. Tortillas was great tasting. Chips are basic, nothing special. I did like their green sauce, more on the sweeter side.!service was very quick and attentive. Food came out no longer than 10 min, which was great!

    Beans and rice
    Sue S.

    Service was very good. The food portions were really big. I like that they have a lunch menu on Saturday.

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    Trammell K.

    This indeed was my first visit and ultimately my last. Get here and we sit at the bar to watch some football. Ordered the birria tacos based off the other bar patrons. Also went with the margarita flight. It's pretty ......but horribly sweet. We sent it back. The manager swiftly removes the drinks. The tacos arrive and the plate looks nice. One bite in and the taste just isn't there. The consumme had no flavor and was essentially a broth. I mean no onions, cilantro....NOTHING but juice. I had to grab the salt and use the salsa to add some flavor. To be honest I haven't ever had bad Mexican food. This was a disgrace to the race. 10 mins go by before the sever resurfaced. He brings the check and low and behold the drink is on there. At this point we are under the impression the drink would be removed. The manage comes back over and become a combative and irate. He is literally shaking the chair as he is speaking and being absolutely rude. My friend tries to explain and he just keeps on talking sideways. I decided to take out my phone and record this ignorant behavior.....his entire tune changed. Now he will remove the drink from the check. He still had more insulting remarks before we departed. No one should be treated in this manner. No restaurant should have a manger that treats their patrons with total disrespect. Take heed and steer clear.....unless you want horrible food and service.

    Ken S.

    Spot on great!! Menudo, tamales, barbacoa, rice and beans were the best.. way too much!! And the buffet looked awesome.. no room to try everything.. also desert was looking good too! Worth a Sunday visit!! Just my opinion.

    All that's left of the queso.
    Susan P.

    Don't judge a book by it's cover. We've all heard it a million times but still.... I've seen El Bosque hundreds of time as I've shopped at Sam's or blown through TJMaxx and never once considered eating there. I mean it's in a strip mall with shops like, heck I don't know. Nothing I would visit. But tonight, I ordered takeout and decided to give a shot. Cause I know better. I'm so glad I did. Fajitas, chips and queso, rice and beans, salsa and crispy tacos. All outstanding. The queso was smooth and delicious though it needed to be secured a little better for takeout. The chips? Fresh, abundant and gone. The Fiesta fajitas were plentiful and in a bed of grilled onions. The meat was tender and try as I might I could only eat three and I still had half my order left. The condiments that were included for my fajitas are usually additional elsewhere. Mama was right, don't judge that book!

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    Great food and service!! Happy Hour prices are very reasonable!! Margs are yummy! The chili relleno's are so delicious!!

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    Homemade tortillas are delicious. Rice was horrible. Queso chorizo flamiado was good.

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    Staff are so attentive and the food was amazing. Fresh squeezed lime juice in their margaritas! The queso was also awesome. Thank you!

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    Best Mexican food in the area. Service is always great and speedy. Another perk is there Margaritas

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    Was great, I just missed the ceviche for the breakfast buffet :( the horchata was delish!

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    The service is always good when I come here and the food is delicious! This is definitely a go to lunch spot for me.

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    Casa Medina

    4.2(338 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I visited here after hearing they are supposed to be pretty good. I sat in the bar area since I…read morewas dining alone. This is an older building, but I'm not sure how long they have been here. In summary, I was not really impressed with my meal, but this is a super casual place and the prices are right. I started off with their house small frozen margarita. If you just need a basic one, this will do. It's nothing fancy. For comparison, their fresh margaritas start at $12 currently. Their salsa is served at room temp and you receive both a green and a red one. The red one was my fav. It was also the spicier of the two. I ordered their beef fajitas for one which is only $20. Let's see how it compared to my favorite in town which is much more expensive. Beef fajitas- these are your basic beef fajitas with store-bought tortillas. The sizzling skillet comes with 2 types of grilled onions, tomato, and grilled bell pepper slices. The beef is tender, I'll give them that, but the quality is low. You receive a lot of Pico de Gallo, not much guacamole, and an avg amount of rice and beans. The grilled onions were not grilled very long at all. I noticed a couple of the slices of beef were not cut against the grain, so they were a bit more chewy. Overall, service was average. They never asked me if I wanted a 2nd margarita until after I sat around for 10 mins and then even asked for the check. By then, its way too late to ask a customer if they want a 2nd drink, I guess that's how low key they are. At the end of the meal my glass of water was nearly empty too, but no server was to be found at the bar. In fact, they didn't really even man the bar most of the time with the 4 customers sitting there, including me.

    Great chips & salsa, both served warm, CHECK Great portions…read more CHECK REALLY great service. CHECK Good prices. CHECK BOMB charros. CHECK Clean festive restaurant. CHECK Well, those are the critical check boxes. So good returned the following day for lunch. Hmm.... Might come back tomorrow. Too. This chill little place located just north of woodlands pkwy. Give em at least a try if you haven't! You'll prolly be back...

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    La Cocina de Roberto

    4.6(604 reviews)
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    I had a great experience at La Cocina De Roberto! The customer service was excellent. I was greeted…read moreand seated right away when I walked in, and the restaurant has a nice local, neighborhood feel that makes it very welcoming. The food was amazing, and I honestly don't have any complaints! The horchata was perfectly sweet, just how I like it. The tequeños tasted great, and the Super Texas Burrito definitely lives up to its name, it's actually a super-sized burrito! The portion was much larger than what you typically get at other restaurants, and it was very filling. I also tried some of their desserts, and they were great as well. I especially enjoyed the bread pudding with ice cream. Overall, everything was delicious, the portions were generous, and the service was great. I'd definitely come back!

    I had a good experience at la cocina de Roberto. Service was great, and the food was good & not too…read moreexpensive. Nowadays it feels like all texmex places charge absurd prices, but I was very pleasantly surprised with the value here. $13 for a place of enchiladas suizas is a great deal. I was just a bit disappointed by the enchiladas, the chicken was a bit dry. But the beans and rice were good. Also though my Jamaica agua Fresca could have used a bit more hibiscus flavor. Service was super awesome here. I was sat right away, immediately served, and my food came out in less than 5 min, which is crazy. My waiter was really awesome. Overall, I will probably come back for brunch next time . But service and value is really great here.

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    Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina

    4.0(451 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Casual dining
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    Guess what ??!!! Now open for breakfast on weekends at 9 AM'…read moreOn. We rushed over immediately to give a fave place for lunch a dinner a breakfast try!! Pancakes plain or bananas Foster or blueberry a pecans -- all looks yum as they pass by to other tables!! We got migas and traditional fabulous breakfast plate with eggs and Bacon and tortillas instead of Texas toast a best charro beans anywhere instead of refried beans or rice!! Even guacamole and salsa was on the plate!! Terrific service and fabulous food and got to see an hear some dogs and kids enjoying the new breakfast menu!! We loved it and will be back to sample some pancakes next time! We were outside on the patio enjoying the rain- And delicious Saturday unique taste Of breakfast at Goode&Co cantina!

    I hate to post this. This has been one of our favorite restaurants. I ate here last Monday and did…read morenot have a good experience. The previous dining experience before this one, was not good, but I didn't post about it. I was really hoping it was a one time issue. The chips were so greasy you feared eating them for getting sick. The manager acknowledged how bad they were, and said they had an issue with the supplier. He said rather than not serve chips, they decided to serve them. They were inedible. Also the once delicious salsa has gotten watery. After my food arrived, I sent the taco back because the shell was the same as the chips. So greasy and the taco poured grease out of it. This last trip, the chips were better, but still very greasy and tasteless. The nachos I had would be about the quality of Chilis. No refried beans. Most restaurants layer refried beans, cheese and meat for SIX almost $20 dollar nachos. The chicken fajita meat was dry, and the beef was not good. A few bites were not edible. Another note- The once delicious tortillas were super thick and gummy. The manager came by and I explained everything to him . He didn't have much to say and didn't really seem concerned... other than taking off $2 of the bill. Which I do appreciate! It's still a beautiful restaurant, just sadly the food has changed too much for it be a top place for me.

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    Monarca

    4.3(48 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    Monarca is the best restaurant in The Woodlands! This was my third time coming here, but the best…read moreexperience I've had, and the others were already extremely good, but I'll describe this trip. We entered to a friendly staff who sat us immediately. The vibe is very modern with some Mexican influence. We were with another couple and I think they were under the impression that this would be Tex-Mex, but it is not. For drinks I got a Mezcalina, my wife got a normal margarita normally I don't love Mezcal, but was feeling adventurous and this drink did not disappoint, it exploded with flavor and was my favorite drink I have had here. The bar program might be the best of any restaurant in the area, as it should be since they have a speakeasy as well. In my previous trip they brought us complimentary chips and salsa, but the time they brought Mexican hummus and pita. I was initially disappointed, but this was one of the more unique complimentary dishes I have had, and loved it. For starters, we got the TOSTADA CHUTORO, which was a tostada with raw fish and caviar. There were two, and although smaller bites to share, the flavor once again really shined through. I would say this is similar to a ceviche dish with really fresh fish and bright flavors.

    Beautiful, chic venue, tucked away in a corner of the shopping strip. I joined a friend for a…read morelunch date on a Thursday. It was rather empty, with perhaps 2 other tables being served. Food was good, but I'm not sure if I could consider anything spectacular enough to justify some of the prices. I decided on the Aguachile Wagyu, which was perfectly cooked and paired with charred herbs. Very enjoyable for a small high-protein meal. My friend ordered Tacos de Filete, which she said were, "okay." We also had a few drinks... They were heavy pours. My only complaint is that the tajin-salt rims were more for decoration (smeared across the side of the glass and not very hygienic) rather than for the palette. Worth mentioning: We were never offered any chips or salsa, although I've read reviews where other patrons enjoyed some before their meal. Our server was friendly, but a bit disconnected.... Maybe that was the biggest problem - - the experience was diminished due to lackluster service.

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    Natalitas

    Natalitas

    4.0(179 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I came with others to this restaurant. It had good reviews, but when I look at the food, it didn't…read morelook like the normal mexican food that I'm used to. I gave it a try by getting a mixed plate with different items so I could try a little bit of everything. My dad got the same thing but a this different mixed plate and we agreed to share and taste each others food. The cheese enchiladas were good. They're made with chili gravy. The chicken flauta was good. I wasn't a fan of the beans and rice nor the Chile Relleno. The cheese is just shredded mozzarella basically not the actual cheesy find in a Chile Relleno. The stuffed avocado was too fried for me and way too much cheese. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the restrooms are super clean, which is always a plus for any restaurant. Unfortunately, we had some issues with our server, lots of miscommunication and a huge language barrier. In the end, I'm starting to wonder if he was just new because he didn't even know how to operate his own payment system. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, but I know a lot of people like this food and restaurant based on other ratings so I say try it for yourself.

    My family and I enjoyed our visit here today. We were lucky it wasn't busy day today…read more The place is pretty nice and the staff were very attentive. The food choices were amazing and the price is good. Ambiance is great! We ordered two plates of chimichanga and they were delicious. I had the chonguito in beef fajita and it was good. The guacamole was tasty, sadly they gave you little rice to enjoy your plate. I recommend this place if you are looking for a good Mexican food.

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