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El Nayarita

3.1 (64 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Angela G.

Had to wait when we got there but it was comfortable. Decor was beautiful and food was excellent. Will be back for sure.

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Giving it a 1 star because this business charges you more for items than what the price on their menu. I ordered a molcajete de mariscos price on the menu was 47.99. However the restaurant charged me 57.99

a restaurant with a large table and chairs
Mike M.

This new eatery has opened in the space formerly occupied by a Chinese buffet restaurant and there is plenty of parking space in front along with the adjacent Walmart parking lot. I had lunch there over the past weekend. Inside this place is huge. Two large dining rooms with a small stage separating the two along with another area devoted to a large bar. When I visited and was seated I noticed a musty smell and wasn't sure where it was coming from. Also, while this is mainly a restaurant the Latin music being played was too loud in my opinion giving it almost a nightclub feel. The music was ok but just too loud. The restaurant has a large menu with most items of a Mexican theme but also offering pasta dishes and burgers. I ordered the chicken fajitas substituting charro beans for refried and homemade corn tortillas for $9.95! Yes that's right on the price and it's not a lunchtime special, it's the regular menu price. First to come out was a complimentary tostado in lieu of chips and salsa. Personally, I prefer chips and salsa but the tostado was still good. Also my ice tea was served in a large glass with no ice and I like ice. I flagged down the waiter to ask about this and then he brought me a glass of ice. He should have been aware that my ice tea had no ice in it when delivered. About 5 minutes later my entree arrived. The platter was full of small pieces of seasoned chicken along with plenty of red and green bell peppers and onions. I was pleased. The charro beans were tasty with a slightly creamy consistency and the 3 corn tortillas were thick and did a good job of holding everything together. They gave me a plate with rice, lettuce and two tomato slices but left off the guac and sour cream that is suppose to come with it. Two problems here. First, they only give you a fork to eat with so I had nothing to cut the tomato slices up into small pieces for my tortillas and they forgot the guac and sour cream. When I told the waiter about this about 5 minutes a person from the kitchen brought me a bowl full of sour cream and a large plate full of guacamole. It was enough for 5 or 6 people to use and therefore most of it was wasted. The bottom line here is that my meal was good tasting and represented an incredible value price wise. However they need to work out some of the kinks. The musty smell, loud music, no ice in the drink, missing guac and sour cream and then when it arrived most of it was wasted. I will give a 3 score overall and hope that as they are open longer that they get some of their shortcomings taken care of.

Loved the neatest of the food!!

Loved the neatest of the food!! And customer service is on point every time I go. And the environment feels chill.

Diana A.

Great place to eat! Very clean & the food was delicious! Our waitress Angel was very attentive. Orders came out perfect. We will be back!! Kid friendly & we all recommend this place!

El peor coctel de camaron..oh perdon era un ceviche de camaron ..
Magaly L.

No puedo poner menos estrellas, pero es la comida mas mala que he comido a lo que se refiere mariscos ..

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Jaime F.

Seafood is a bit different from your typical Mexican seafood but is very good and has a big variety menu. My favorite are the fish tacos here ask for the habanero salsa if you dare.. bar makes great mix drinks and it's also karaoke bar. Seen some incredible singers on Thursday nights. Plenty of room with a nice big bar

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La comida esta deliciosa! Y las meseras nos han atendido muy bien cada vez que vamos.

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Food was excellent service was as well wife really enjoyed our meal will definitely return

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Not worth the money or time! This restaurant lacks taste. It proves my theory, bad sauce with the chips, bad food.

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The service was TRASH had to walk out no one checked on us for 20 minutes after walking in. We found a bug in our sauce never come here

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Es mi primera ves en este lugar la comida es deliciosa todo esta sabroso siempre que esté por Houston pasaré a este sabroso lugar

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Went there on a Sunday evening. It had ok service. I believe it was a little pricey, for the quality of the food.

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3.9
(2.3k reviews)
11.9 mi
$$
Private events
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We're in Houston for the World Cup and were recommended Original Ninfa's by both a coworker and our…read moreLyft driver. We visited around 5:00 PM on a Sunday and were pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately for a party of two without a reservation. The restaurant is huge, and despite being very busy, the service was efficient. We were seated in one of the back dining rooms and greeted with complimentary chips and salsa, both of which were delicious. The atmosphere was fantastic--packed with World Cup fans, with what felt like everyone wearing a soccer jersey. As fellow futebol fans, we loved the energy. Being from California, we're fortunate to have access to some excellent Mexican food, so we were a little hesitant about trying Tex-Mex. I ordered the chicken fajitas with flour tortillas and a passion fruit margarita. The chicken had a smoky flavor and a sauce that gave the dish a distinctly Texas-style twist. The flour tortillas were outstanding, and the refried beans and rice were just as enjoyable. The passion fruit margarita was also a standout and something I'd definitely order again. Overall, this was a great dining experience and a place I'd recommend for the atmosphere alone. The restaurant appears well-equipped to accommodate large groups, making it a great option for gatherings. Next time, I'd love to return with a bigger group and take advantage of one of their margarita pitchers!

When things are very hyped up I tend to ignore it but maybe that's the hipster in me. This place is…read moreso hyped up so I was nervous to try it and it was decent but I believe it to be overhyped to me because I have had better. Chips and salsa 5/5- This was a great start to the meal. The green sauce was fantastic and the chips came out hot. Margarita 4/5- Good and strong very limey and nice tajin rim Charro beans 3/5- Pretty mid flavor like just basic. And they came out lukewarm warm teetering on cold. I've had way better. Fajitas 3/5- I really wanted to love these. They look great and the cook was perfection but the flavor was super plain. I felt the need to add salt.... My partner agreed too. Not good. I won't be back but I appreciate it for what it is!

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Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.2
(292 reviews)
10.6 mi
$$

Great food, nice ambience. We caught the happy hour special and sat outside. Generous and delicious…read moreportions. We got the flautas and the molcajete parrillada. We noticed most of the crowd was on the younger side 20s - 30s on the day we went and not many families.

We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

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Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

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3.9
(888 reviews)
8.4 mi
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When they say "everything is bigger in Texas," they weren't kidding. The size of the margarita was…read morebigger than my hand. If you want leftovers, this is your place to go. It was my first time trying out Tex mex style. It was so busy on a Saturday evening. The chips that were given to each table was incredibly warm and the sauces paired so well. I ordered the el manarco which is this giant piece of steak that was well charred, included this avacado and seafood grit sauce, rice + soup + gauconole/salsa. They gave me 4 giant house made tortillas which was also fresh and warm. This meal can be finished by two people. Definitely come here on an empty stomach and the portions are absolutely massive.

Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

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4.6
(161 reviews)
10.4 mi
$$$

We went on a date with my wifey and decided to try this place. Shoutout to Rene the manager he…read morerecommended the tiradito de hamachi and it was delicious! Everything tasted really good! Is a nice place to go on a date or just go with friends and try real Mexican cuisine. P.S. if you want to try it, I'd highly recommended to make reservations.

Unfortunately, our experience fell well below expectations. Upon arrival, the hostess was…read moreunfriendly and dismissive. We were simply told to "sit on the bench and wait" with no effort made to make us feel welcome or comfortable while waiting for our table. When making the reservation, we specifically requested either a quiet table or seating at the bar. Despite this, we were seated at a small table between two particularly noisy groups. On one side was a family with three young children playing a loud game involving frequent shouting and slapping on the table. There was intermittent drumming which the parents were oblivious to. On the other side was a large group facing us engaged in very loud ongoing conversation. The result was an atmosphere that made it difficult to enjoy the meal. Service was also inconsistent. Our server offered chips to accompany the Tiradito but she never brought them. Overall, the evening was disappointing. Between the unwelcoming reception from the dour hostess, noisy seating arrangement and lapses in service, the experience was far from enjoyable. Could not wait to leave.

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Candente - Museum District

Candente - Museum District

4.1
(629 reviews)
10.7 mi
$$

Great Tex Mex spot, been around for more than 10 years and they now have a Michelin star. Candente…read morehas a wonderful manager Nancy who is such a people person, great personality, and is always hosting events to make candente fun. There is Loteria nights and they announce this on their social media. All the staff are super friendly and attentive. If you need help anyone will help you. Restaurant is spacious indoor and also has a huge outdoor covered patio with fans and also an open patio. For their events I have been to Loteria nights and they give out prizes, it's fun while you grab a bite or a drink. They also have events where they bring in tequila brands and you can do free tastings of tequila! You meet the tequila brands ambassadors and learn about their brand. A great fun time during the week. A perfect spot for weekend drinks and Tex Mex food. My family and I love this spot and if you haven't been definitely stop by.

A Cali girl-lala enjoying some Tex Mex…read more While in HTX I was able to meet up with a friend from college. He mentioned margaritas (not pictured) and food! So we met at Candente. Upon walking in the restaurant was clean it was pretty packed for a Wednesday night but the aroma of the food! OMG! Our server was really nice and patient because my friend and I talked for about 30 minutes before we finally ordered our food. He has the beef enchiladas with rice and black beans. He cleaned his plate...literally not a grain of rice in sight! I had the smoked chicken verde enchiladas and WOW! What an amazing dish. I consider myself a Mexican food connoisseur especially being from California. I have always said Tex Mex?.....eeeeyuck! But Candente has changed my tune! I will definitely be back to visit when I return!

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