Guatemala Restaurant

We were ravenous and started eating before taking picnic the food. The food was freshly made and…read morevery hot (temperature). It's always refreshing when the plantains are made to order. Tamarind juice was great! The restaurant is nothing fancy. It's clean and the staff is friendly. The food is reasonably priced.

This food was delicious! I was recommended this place and he said they mostly speak Spanish but the…read morefood was good. I wanted a good pupusa and I got a good one! I ordered a bean and cheese pupusa as well as yuca with chicharron. It was filling and hit the spot before my flight home. The yuca was crispy, which I love, with crispy chicharron. I love a good crunch. The pupusa with the pickled Slaw (I don't know the proper name.) was a great traditional pairing. I want to go back when I come back to Houston.

Salpicon Platillo

Tomato sauce & curtido (pickled cabbage)

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Plátanos fritos with beans & crema

Mi Pueblito

3.9(401 reviews)

1.8 mi

Really good food and unique dining experience. Love that Houston is so diverse with International…read morecuisine options. Dining in felt like I had transported to a restaurant in Colombia, so the ambiance really felt authentic. I sometimes crave yucca frita and plantains, and I believe I found the place for my quick cravings. The portion sizes of the meals will not leave you hungry! I was also able to ask for no sugar in my fresh fruit drink. The restaurant also has a bakery, which includes a variety of individual desserts or cakes for purchase. Outstanding server with quick service as well.

I have been coming to Mi Pueblito since the 90s when it was basically the only Colombian restaurant…read morein Houston. It's wonderful that this establishment is still around and thriving. The food is still so good. And just take a look at some of the pastries He estado veniendo a Mi Pueblito desde los años 90, cuando era básicamente el único restaurante Colombiano en Houston. Es maravilloso que este establecimiento todavía existe y esta prosperando. La comida sigue siendo tan buena. Y solo eche un vistazo a algunos de los pasteles

Churrasco con dos acompañamientos

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Live Music Friday Nights

Parrilla Colombiana

4.1(55 reviews)

2.3 mi•Gulfton, Braeburn

The food here was insanely delicious, unique and authentic. The decor is bare bones and the sign…read moreoutside was hard to see but those things are minute. We are here for the food and the food is bomb. Great prices too. It's giving economical luxury. The wait staff were super friendly and played peekaboo with my daughter which was too cute. Great little spot!

We had a great experience at Parilla Colombiana. Food is delicious and generous with a reasonable…read moreprice. We ordered the Bandeja Paisa, the beef soup and Empanada. Service is extraordinary. Valeri was so friendly. Her professionalism adds an extra layer of satisfaction to our meal. :) Highly recommend this place!

Outside

Arepas and plantains

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Pollo Bravo

4.0(127 reviews)

0.9 mi•Gulfton

So much bang for your buck and quality food. I'm definitely adding this to my restaurant rotation…read more I had a Gordos Combo, which included a whole chicken, Mexican rice, avocado salad, pinto beans, sweet fried plantains, and salchipapa. The chicken was savory, juicy, and there was sooo much flavor. It comes with a spicy green sauce that adds to the delicious flavor. The avocado salad was a good way to get our veggies in and the salchipapa was good (although getting it for takeout makes the fries a little soggy, so I'd recommend baking it a bit to make it crispier). My favorite side dish in this meal combo was the sweet fried plantains--I couldn't get enough of it. There is so much food in this combo meal that I think you can make four meals out of it (and still possibly have leftovers). Such a good value for ~$30 or so. We paid even less because there's some discount for your first order there! The people working there were super friendly. However they close early (7p), so plan accordingly!! You do not want to miss a chance to try chicken from this place. Parking situation: on-site

I was in a hurry, so I stopped in to pick up some chicken to take home. The cashier was very…read morefriendly and my food was prepared in about five minutes, maybe less. Everything was delicious and I definitely plan to return.

The restaurant.

1/4 chicken with avocado salad and Mexican rice

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The Horse & the Turtle

4.6(11 reviews)

0.9 mi•Sharpstown

Best hidden food place in Houston. As it is inside of a business high rise building on the first…read morefloor. If you enter from the front door, the restaurant will be on your left hand side. The owner, Chef Alejandro Tort, is a good man. Alejandro is originally from Uruguay and has an Italian-Uruguayan heritage. That is why lot of food at this restaurant is very Italian. I only got the pizza this time but I will be back and try other stuff on the menu. Alejandro inform me that on Friday only he will make a special pizza that is very authentic Italian style pizza. That mean I need to come back once more.

We saw all the great reviews and had to give them a try....glad we did. We enjoyed a couple ground…read morebeef empanadas and one chicken. You can get them baked or fried, we went with fried....yum! The crust was crisp and the innards were tender and full of flavor. Both of our empanadas came with a dipping sauce/chimichurri that was very good. We've eaten quite a few empanadas from different parts of South and Central America and these were up there with the best. The young man that owns the place is originally from Uruguay and grew up in Italy and he's very nice.

Beef and chicken empanadas

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El Kiche Bakery

4.6(32 reviews)

0.7 mi

Got the adobo de puerco and the bean tostada. I got it delivered and it's absolutely delicious…read more First time trying this type of food and was not disappointed. I loved the salad that came with the meat and the tortillas are so fluffy and hot. Would definitely get again and the prices are very fair. Best, Bob B.

Really good food and friendly staff. The food was generously portioned we were stuffed just from…read morethe appetizers alone. Highly recommend the rice tamale! So flavorful and goes perfectly with their salsa. Would come back again just for the tamales.

Combo Chapin with churrasco , chicken breast & shrimp . Amazingly delicious!

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La Cazuela De Marina

4.3(27 reviews)

2.0 mi

Excellent service and food! I had a coupon and decided to use it. The location has a simple…read moreinterior, but very welcoming. The bathroom was clean. They had 2 hand sanitizer bottles out, but no soap. It is a small issue, but an easy fix. I ordered the Small Bandeja Paisa. It turned out to be a very popular item, because I saw 3 other people order it after I arrived. It is a great, simple meal, with quality ingredients. The only thing I regret is not telling them how to prepare the egg. My egg came out well done, but I prefer over-easy. I especially enjoyed the unexpected complimentary appetizer of a cup of stewed lentils. I will be back! :-)

nos dejaron encantados!!…read more the food was amazing - came here after being told another restaurant had an hour and a half wait. staff and service were perfect. ended up ordering lots of sides because they were DELICIOUS. the amazing prices were just the cherry on top to a great time!

Fried whole tilapia with rice, salad and French fries.

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Marines Empanadas Delicias Colombianas

3.3(145 reviews)

0.2 mi•Gulfton

The atmosphere is good but a bit on the cramped side. Staff are friendly and will take the time to…read moreanswer menu questions should you have any. The food here is mediocre and portions are on the smaller side. The real issue and reason for this review are the prices. If you visit the restaurant, plan on spending about $25 per persons. So unless you are just looking for a quick snack of an empanada or two plus a beverage, I'd suggest you drive a bit further West on Richmond and consider other Colombian themed options.

Fast paced. Latina music. Plenty of booths. 6 booths , Three 6tops Eight 4tops. .... Door Dash was…read moreslow.

Empanadas

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Sabor Venezolano

3.4(168 reviews)

1.6 mi

While it's possible I'm among the minority, I'm incredibly happy with the offerings here. In the…read morelast couple of years since moving from NYI, I haven't found many legit Venezuelan options until recently here at Sabor Venezolano. I'm pleased to report that the food lives up to the name and most everything was quite sabroso and very Venezuelan. The place is bigger than it looks from the outside, but seating is really limited to solo diners and small groups. There are counter seats toward the back and small cafe tables in the front. There are some refrigerated items for grab and go while ordering is done at the counter. I'd recommend calling ahead of time for faster pickup. If you're able to order in Spanish, do it. The food gets a thumbs up. Much of the menu is Venezuelan specific which includes cachapas, arepas, tumbarachos, patacondes, and tequeños. While they have a "menú Mexicano" that features quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and tortas, I'd avoid it if at all possible. The arepas might appear to be smaller, but they're packed. I personally loved their jamón y queso guayanés, in which the latter is a thick slab of gooey cheese. A similar arepa is their mechada y queso guayanés, which is equally tasty and I appreciate that they have cazón (#1) as an option. The pelua (beef + cheese) and reina (shredded chicken with avocado) will be my perpetual favorites and the cachapas with tequeños are also particularly hearty. The food is a bit pricier than most Venezuelan fare I've had previously, foodflation never surprises me anymore. Given how often I'm in the neighborhood, I already know that I'll be here more often than not. __________ (#1) Nothing like a little shark to get your day started.

Solid Venezuelan food…read more If you are craving tequeños, an arepa, empanada, or such victuals, this is a solid spot. Counter service, order and they bring your food to your table. Ambiance is an ethnic strip mall restaurant, with Latin flavor. Salsa music playing, people coming and going is it what is. I'm a fan.

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Carne Guisada (Platillo)

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El Paisa Bbq

3.9(35 reviews)

1.6 mi

!!CASH ONLY!! Best affordable place for a bandeja paisa…read more They are open til one in the weekends and that's also my favor time to order a plate when I'm in a plate mood. So freaking delicious, especially for the price. I can't complain.

Great place to get quick Colombian empanadas and fast food - prices are reasonable and service was…read morequick