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    Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina

    4.0 (449 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
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    Salsa verde
    Jen F.

    Nice atmosphere and great service, but the food was mid. They brought fresh chips to the table with a warm red salsa. That was our first time experiencing warm salsa! The server could tell it wasn't our thing, so she brought us the salsa verde to try. It was amazing! It ended up being our favorite thing at the restaurant. We ordered the made to order guac, and it did not taste fresh. We didn't eat much of it. I got the carnitas and my hubby ordered a combo platter. The carnitas was pretty dry, and I had to put a lot of salsa verde on it to get it down. My hubby said his food was ok. Kinda regretted choosing this place for dinner during our short trip to Houston.

    Jim R.

    This is the best Tex-Mex in The Woodlands. Great food and great service. Amazing fajitas with wonderful empanadas, charro beans, Laguna Madre Shrimp, chips and queso, etc.

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    Michael R.

    Second only to the Pappas family in Houston resturaunts is the Goode family, starting with Goode's BBQ, then Fish Camp, now Mexican food. This is an upscale, pricey place for professional types who don't care much about the price. No lunch menu or daily specials to be found. The food is fine, Enchalada good, rice great, refried beans meh, the service great, your $21 salad is about 50 percent more than at Natalias, but your Range Rover will blend in better in the parking lot.

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    Lance S.

    We've been to Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina in The Woodlands many times, but this was our first time ever coming for weekend brunch--and honestly, I didn't even know brunch was a thing here. After a Saturday morning Costco run, we decided to stop in for lunch and were pleasantly surprised to see a menu packed with breakfast-style options. I ordered the carne asada with green chile pork, two eggs over easy, rice, and beans. It was beautifully presented and tasted just as good as it looked. I also had a cold brew coffee with cream that was crisp, refreshing, and hit the spot. My wife went the lunch route with fish tacos--redfish and shrimp--and said the redfish was especially delicious. She added a side salad, which was surprisingly really, really good. Goode Company consistently delivers great meals, solid service, and thoughtful presentation. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but it's absolutely worth it for the quality and experience. Highly recommend.

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    Roxann S.

    This is still one of our top Mexican restaurants in all of the Houston area! We love this place in The Woodlands. These folks know how to make Enchiladas!! You would think most Mexican restaurants do, but sadly, so many are sub par. I promise you - some of the best you will ever eat. We love the beautiful atmosphere and nice patio too! Service is ALWAYS efficient and welcoming. It's why we return time and time again. Go try the Enchilada's! (Other food is great too) :)

    Tacos De Mariscos
    Gina N.

    My First mistake was assuming this restaurant was authentic Mexican. For the record, it is not; it is Tex-Mex. I'll also preface my review with the fact that I am not a fan of tex-mex... The restaurant itself is very nice - its spacious and immersive. Lots of windows, allowing for natural light to stream in creating a nice ambiance. Our server got us started with complimetary salsa. It came out piping hot, steam coming off the bowl. I personally was not a fan of the salsa - I prefer my salsa to be tangy and refreshing, this salsa was savory/smokey almost like a tomato sauce. We got the No. 2 and the Tacos De Mariscos. On the bright side, the portion sizes were huge, as the plates come with rice and beans. As someone who does not like Tex-Mex I'll refrain from commenting too much on my meal (the No. 2 ) as I realize I may not be the best judge. I ate it, felt indifferent about it. But I will say, the one thing I truly enjoyed were the Shrimp Tacos. Absolutely delicious. The elote... not good, more Tex than Mex. As for the service, everything started off well, but got bumpy towards the end of the meal. We placed our order and got our food quickly. However, our server practically disappeared once we got our food and it became incredibly difficult to get service. I tried to order jalepeno slices, to which the server refused and told me would be too spicy for me and gave me a "spicy salsa" instead. The "spicy salsa" was NOT SPICY and he was no where to be found, so I didn't get my jalepeno slices until i was already 75% done with my meal... As adults, I'm not sure why we're telling others what they can and cannot eat. Overall, the restaurant has a nice ambiance. I'm sure it's a great option if you're a fan of Tex-Mex. The portions are also huge which is always a plus. I really enjoyed the tacos and not much else. The service could use work. Definitely will not be coming back.

    5 Oz a la carte beef fajitas
    April K.

    Hands down he MOST TENDER fajitas! I came in on a Sunday at 12:30 for lunch and decided to sit in the bar since the restaurant was busy. I'm on the carnivore diet so I chose the 1/2 lb beef fajitas and told the bartender, Ryan, that I didn't need any sides except for sour cream. He recommended I get the a la carte fajitas which saved me $$ (and increased his tip). They were cooked to absolute perfection medium rare and were so tender I wondered if they had served me the filet fajitas by mistake. They were juicy as well. Ryan's service was great as he was attentive and friendly. Their brunch menu looked great so I'll have to come back to try it out next time!

    Marcy B.

    The best quality Mexican, margaritas and service in Houston! No wonder they don't host a happy hour, they are always slammed and don't need help. Absolutely loved it here and will return.

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    Leah W.

    Woww!! I haven't been here in years so it was like I was trying everything for the first time again and the food was absolutely amazing. Immediately once seated chips and salsa was brought out and was overall decent. It's served warm and is more on the thin side and has a very smoky taste. When I bought my leftover salsa home and refrigerated it I thought it tasted better cold in my opinion. Also, I don't know if the chips here are always super greasy but as you can see in my photo they were so shiny and full of grease which I didn't love, but at least they're fresh chips. For my main entree, I ordered the combination fajita with a "jumbo" grilled shrimp add on and every single thing was delicious and flavorful. The meats were cooked perfectly and the beef just melts in your mouth. The grilled onions were also sautéed down perfectly. My only complaint on this platter was that the shrimp were not jumbo and rather normal sized. They were still delicious but for the add on price for 3 I would not orderagain. The fajitas also came with a homemade beef empanada that was so good. The flour tortillas were homemade as well and delicious. Everything was just seasoned well and tasty. As for the rice and beans, nothing stood out and I honestly didn't have to have it. I almost forgot that I also ordered a small side of queso that was very delicious. It might not look spectacular but it was so flavorful. For dessert I got the tres leches which had a good texture but to me just tasted like condensed milk was the only milk used and it was very sweet. I can't wait to come back here with my family because I need to run this combo fajita plate back!!!

    Jennifer G.

    Great job in every way. Service was speedy, attentive, and efficient. My steak was cooked perfectly. Surprisingly so were my eggs! So many times we go for breakfast and they are not. Highly recommend the Breakfast Margarita and the Carajillo.

    Nicki M.

    With the Goode name already having a great reputation, this cantina continues to impress me every time I visit. The queso is smooth and the sliced jalapeños add a nice kick. I also ordered the tortilla soup. It came with several side condiments to add which I loved, such as cilantro, avocado, diced onions. The actual soup was a bit more tomato based than I prefer but still yummy. Service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant has a cool relaxed vibe. I'll be back for sure!

    Kevin D.

    Pricy Tex-mex, good food, nice staff, and good deco. Looking for the quintessential Tex-mex place, got recommended this place from the receptionist. Made the trek to give them a try. The decoration of this place is very upscale. Clean signage, nice seating area, an open kitchen area to watch the chefs work. Our server was very nice but also somewhat pushy when it came to up-sales. It was always an ask to make a portion bigger, add something on, or include an extra item. This isn't unheard of, but it became very noticeable after the first few attempts. We got the everything guac, the carnitas with two of their bacon wrapped shrimps, and a piece of pecan pie. Food came out quickly but paced well. The everything guac was good, but a note. The thimbleful of blue crab and gulf shrimp are very much local sea life. It's noticeably gamier than northern fish, which gives it a briny fishy flavor which is normally attributed to bad fish up north. So the extra for those tiny portions of protein was not worth it. Same goes for the bacon wrapped shrimps. And for 5 bucks a shrimp it's a very pricy portion for seafood one is not use to. The bacon was crisp and smoky though, so that was good. The carnitas were very tender, seasoned well and were pared with fresh corn tortillas and a solid salsa verde and creama. Those with some pickled and fresh onion made for very good bites. The rice and beans were made fresh and were seasoned well. Lots of flavor from the beans, not so much from the rice, combined though they complimented each other and made a very solid bite. Girlfriend really enjoyed the pecan pie. Was made correct and she ate the entire piece. I did manage to get a couple of the pecans, and the filling was sweet but not saccharine. Because they know they have a good quality product, they charge accordingly. The three items with add-ons came up to 70 bucks. It's a lot of money for what they are asking, but it's good. Just not good enough to say " you need to come here". It's an option for the area, but it's high price with pushy wait staff. Avoid the seafood unless you're use to local fish, and enjoy.

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    The fajita meat & tortillas are delicious & just as good as the location on the north side. Good lighting & I always sit at the bar.

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    Casa Medina

    Casa Medina

    4.2
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    Good food and friendly service..Drinks are Good also...............................................read more

    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.

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    Monarca

    4.3
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    Good food, good service, ok price but the noise level is very, very high. Sitting at a table for…read morefour we could not carry on a conversation.

    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.

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