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    El Puerto

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jose S.

    The Machitos & Botanas were exceptional, highly recommend. Plates are loaded you will need a to go box.

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    Mike C.

    Pleasantly surprised. I've been passing by this place for a couple years now since working in the area but never stopped by. Finally, I did and now can't stop going back. Although they do have American food, their Mexican food is not strictly Tex-Mex. Thank you! I love Mexico-Mexican food lol. What's even more nice is that they let me order chilaquiles, though not on the menu. Ohhhh they are so good. The prices are quite good as well. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone whos sick of taco bell. Want real Mexican food? Try to El Puerto.

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    Very homey. Very polite. Food is cheap and good. Our server was very polite to our kids. Authentic mexican

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    We ordered to go the next day, I ordered the caldo de res which was yummy and soothing on a cool evening.

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    Nancy's Hustle

    Nancy's Hustle

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Is this the most overrated restaurant in Houston?…read more After being on my "To Try" list for an unacceptable amount of time, I finally made my way over to Nancy's Hustle. I was lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar with no reservation. I arrived about 30 minutes into open and there was already a wait list. I suggest getting there early or making a reservation if you're not a solo diner. The interior is nice and intimate, with low lighting that doesn't work well for photos but definitely for a cozy dinner. The set up and music reminded me a little bit of 93 Til due to the decor. I started with the duck dumplings and the Nancy cakes. I wasn't expecting it but they offer half orders which is great for a solo diner who wants to try multiple things. Both items were delicious. The dumplings had a nice savory sauce with some texture from the peanuts. These were great but probably my bottom of the list which is saying something. I would only say this because they reminded me a lot of the hot oil wontons from duck and bao so at that price point, you might as well get more. The Nancy cakes were pillowy and savory and made a great vessel for honey butter and roe. I even used a bit to dunk into the leftover dumpling sauce. I suggest eating these as soon as they hit your table. I was trying to savor my bites but the cakes benefit a lot from being nice and hot. It's not the most ground breaking dish in the world but it's done well and I would definitely call it a must order. I could have eating a full order of it alone. My main dishes is where my mind was blown. I went with the roast chicken and half order of the gem lettuce salad and fries. This might be the best roast chicken I've ever had in Houston. Chicken can be a hit or a miss because sometimes, there just isn't much flavor. This was absolutely not the case here. The chicken was juicy and seasoned to the core. It even heated up well as left overs without being dry. The chili sauce on the bottom was flavor intensified and as I swiped my chicken through the pools of sauce, I thought to myself "overrated where?!". The gem salad caught me by surprise. I'm not one to stay away from a salad at a restaurant because they typically do them better than you can make at home . Nancy's Hustle solidified this opinion. The salad was wonderfully briney and savory. The lettuce was crisp and covered in the herby shallot dressing that grabbed my taste buds. Topped with anchovies and pancetta for a nice salty touch. So so good. The fries were the perfect side, crisp and not too potatoey (yes this is a thing). I traded in the aoli for some ketchup because that's just my thing. I concluded this wonderful dining experience with a dessert. Buttermilk ice cream with cornflakes, black berries and honey butter cookie. This dessert was a lesson in balance. Every component was present , sweet, salty, crunchy, cool. Each bite had something new to offer and combined into a perfectly executed dessert. As a cocktail, I tried their tropical drink. I don't remember what it was called but I know I could have drank about 7 of those. This was a great dining experience. I think when things get popular, sometimes we feel the need to be contrarians with our experiences. That wasn't the case for me. Nancy's Hustle has earned its popularity and I'll definitely be back

    I apologize for the low quality pictures but, everything was so good I couldn't wait to eat…read more Nancy cakes are a MUST TRY! The ricotta cavatelli was light and zesty and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. A phenomenal spring/ summer pasta parmesan & pancetta croquettes were crisp to perfection and are a must try if you're a cheese lover like me. Not pictured was their cocktail the green flag which was a 10/10! Service was out of this world. Our waitress was so kind and gave great recommendations! We got seated out in the patio and they have fans they can bring to the table if it gets too hot in this Houston heat but, the vibes were perfect for date night once the sun went down and the small table lamp turned on.

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    Grilled snapper-$35 and the silver lining- $15. My last meal request. The best combo I've had in 2025. Perfect portion size.

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    Grilled snapper-$35 and the silver lining- $15. My last meal request. The best combo I've had in 2025. Perfect portion size.
    Rodeo Goat

    Rodeo Goat

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Casual dining

    My Marine brothers and I arrived for a veterans reunion to enjoy some burgers. We were greeted by…read moreAlex, who was very kind and hospitable. She took our orders promptly and made sure that we had plenty to drink. She made helpful recommendations about the menu. Her cheerful attitude made our night. When I found out that it was her first night serving at Rodeo Goat, I was very surprised because she seemed like a seasoned pro. We will definitely come back again. Thank you, Alex for your warm hospitality! respectfully GH

    Apparently Rodeo Goat is a Texas chain but as chains go, this is a good one. Rodeo Goat is a…read moreburger joint but on steroids, and amphetamines. The burgers and fries were phenomenal, and the toppings range from typical to insane. We had a table of 7 guys who had spent the day drinking beer and attending an Astros game, so I was slightly buzzed upon arrival. So of course we started with more beer. They had probably 15-20 brews on tap and most of them were local. Then we pretty much ordered all their fries. There were regular fries, sweet potato fries, chili cheese fries, cheese fries with jalapenos and bacon....at this point I sound like Bubba Gump. For a burger I got a Whiskey Burger. It had a blackberry jam, candied bacon, cheddar and a bourbon mustard. Delicious! All great beer drinking food. So why only 4 stars instead of 5? Well, I may have been drunk and just thought everything was great.

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    Federal American Grill

    Federal American Grill

    4.3
    (99 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    Came into town to experience the fab fest for the World Cup. My husband and I wanted to have some…read moredinner before going bar hopping. Found this spot near our hotel with good food options and with another bar full and couldn't accommodate us. I made reservations here. Super chill spot to watch the soccer games. We watched the Argentina vs Cape Verde game here at a high top table in the bar area. This place had a chill World Cup vibes if you don't want a loud crowd like the previous bar we were at. We enjoyed our beers. With their sunset happy hour appz. So yummy and our waiter was great! Super friendly staff. Super accommodating. And the biscuits are delicious! With a planned night of drinking in front of us we ordered the cheeseburger eggrolls! Oh wow. So so good. Perfect thing to split. We also split the truffle fries! Another wow! And I ordered the burger beef sliders. They needed to be dressed up some more with condiments but otherwise they hit the spot to coat the stomach.

    Best filet mignon I've had in awhile. The service here at Federal downtown is always great. We sat…read moreat the bar and ordered sunset happy hour strawberry lemon drops. They were delicious. Back to the steak. I am very particular about my filets I prefer it medium Pittsburgh style. The chef here got it perfectly! It was so tender on the inside and crispy one outside, I devoured it. For sides I ordered truffle mash potato and Mac & cheese. I couldn't find a truffle in my mash tasted very regular. Besides that I enjoyed my meal. My husband loved his Ruben as it's his favorite here too.

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    Bathroom decor, cool textured wallpaper
    Bathroom decor, cool textured wallpaper
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    Bread pudding on the house
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    Underground Hall

    Underground Hall

    4.4
    (171 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$
    Kitchen open late
    Grab-and-go

    Great late night spot to hang out! I've been here when it was the conservatory as well and it's a…read moregreat space to mingle with friends or go on a date. I came after a musical on a weeknight and it was one of the only places still open in downtown. Decent food options (Asian, taco, hot chicken), few arcade style games, and plenty of TVs. I enjoyed their World Cup decor and hope they get more business during this busy month!!

    I love a good food hall, especially when you're with a group of people. Can't decide on one…read morespecific type of cuisine, split up amongst the different stalls, and bring all the random selections back to the table so everyone can try something different. Underground Hall, like its name suggests, is a subterranean food hall in downton Houston. They have a burger stall, a taco stall, a chicken stall, an Asian BBQ fusion stall, an icea cream stall, dessert stall upstairs, and a full bar. I ordered Birria Tacos, while also sampling hot chicken mac n cheese fries, and brisket eggrolls thanks to what everyone else ordered. Everything was delicious. The bar offers $1 champagne shots and has a solid happy hour outside of their already pretty good regular prices. My only negative was the bathrooms. Tons of graffiti, smell, and in general needed some serious clean up love, but it didn't ruin the overall visit. Just a heads up. If you or your group can't decide on where to go, go everywhere at the Underground Hall!

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    Birria tacos and Birria fries
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