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    Irma's Southwest

    4.0 (495 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    IRMA'S SOUTHWEST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Combo #1
    Tom L.

    Holy smokes this place is fantastic! Came here for an after work dinner with friends (it was suggested by someone who is from Houston) and it certainly didn't disappoint. The Guac and VIP queso were stellar. I had the combo which was all freshly prepared. The entire staff was welcoming and extremely attentive and friendly! Last but not least, the decor is extremely well thought out with a modern aesthetic. I will def be back when I return to Houston.

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    Mary D.

    I had their number one plate ! homemade corn tortilla shrimp taco , fajita and rice. One homemade flour tortilla! Excellent. Chips and salsa was excellent a side of guacamole yummy! The service was excellent and the ambience. Oh my God they were had a packed house. Go Astros

    This is the wild game sampler sausage taco and tamale wild boar.
    Paul R.

    I was very excited to try a great Mexican restaurant while in Houston. This was highly recommended by our hotel. The menu is extensive and very unique. It features many wild game items, I was very surprised to see this on the menu. After reviewing the options there could only be one choice the Wild game sampler. It has boar, antelope and a taco. Like anything the meat will be a minir player in the flavor of the items. There was a tamale, taco, and sausage. The sausage was amazing some of the best Ive had very homemade. Heres where the wild boar really shines as it is fairly lean compared to farm raised. Taco was excellent as was the tamale. The tamale corn was perfect moist and heavenly. The restaurant ambience is very nice as well. Hands down one of the best Mexican places Ive visited. Prices moderately high for Mexican food but its not your avg place.

    Homemade Tres Leches
    Samantha D.

    We went for lunch on a weekday and enjoyed it! The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays and had a very elegant feel. We started with the complimentary chips and salsa which were good. We also ordered the queso and guacamole which were delicious. For my entree I had the Homemade Pork Tamales which are made daily in house. I LOVED THEM! They were perfect and came with rice and beans. For dessert we tried the Homemade Tres Leches (with canela, cajeta and crushed walnuts) which was good but very sweet. We also had the Homemade Sopapillas with ice cream, honey, cajeta, canela, powder sugar & walnuts. I highly recommend them! Service was good but towards the end our server disappeared for a bit. Everyone was very kind and friendly though!

    Texas Carajillo with Weber Ranch vodka.
    E H.

    Walked in, was greeted nicely, and taken to our table immediately. Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. They were a bit busy because the WBC was in town, so there was a slight delay in the service at the beginning. BUT, the food was great and the Texas Carajillo was delicious!! Would definitely visit again if I'm ever in Houston!

    Sea bass
    Renee I.

    I will say the food here was very good although a bit expensive. I dined here with my coworkers who also enjoyed their meals. We started with Houston's favorite guacamole. And it was very good with a little touch of lime. Yum. I ordered the sea bass bc I already had a lot of southwest foods. My fish was excellent. It was served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Sangria is not on the menu but it's available. $18 for a glass and not my favorite sangria either. Oh well. Service was good but not great.

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    Wesley W.

    Stopped in for a solo lunch at Irma's Southwest and my waiter Diego recommended the wild game combo: wild boar sausage, a wild boar tamale, and a nilgai barbacoa taco. The sausage had that rich, savory flavor you want from boar with just enough snap in the casing, while the tamale was comforting and hearty without being dry. The nilgai barbacoa taco might've been the standout--tender, juicy, and packed with flavor that felt different from your usual beef taco but still super approachable. Portions were solid for a midday meal and the plate felt like a fun way to sample a few different proteins in one go. Diego checked on me just enough and nailed the recommendation, and I'd definitely come back for the combo again and recommend it to anyone curious about trying wild game without it feeling too 'out there.

    Pork Carnitas
    L M.

    Food was delicious. I ordered a bowl of lentil soup. It was amazing. I then ordered the carnitas plate. The flavor was excellent. They served salsa two house salsas both were tasty. When I asked for a house hot sauce a habanero salsa was brought. It was a bit spicy and delicious as well. Overall restaurant is super clean, had a great design, service was excellent.

    Queso + guac
    Shakia C.

    I came here after the Astros game and it was packed with so many fans!! We started with the queso and guac. Both were really good but the guac is made fresh to order and was probably my favorite. I had the shrimp tacos which had a little spice to it but was very flavorful. Rice comes on the side which wasn't that great but the tacos made up for it. Highly recommend this spot for those who are downtown and looking for a great spot to dine before or after a game. It offered a great casual atmosphere

    Fajitas and  guacamole
    Aaron M.

    Very good service, clean inside and very fresh ingredients. The fajitas were served up hot and fresh. Would definitely recommend.

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    Lisa C.

    Diego gave great service yummy so happy to be here yay we won in our court case and came here to celebrate super classy

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    Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Ambiance was amazing. What can I say? It's first class all around. Views are great too.

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    Nice downtown restaurant with authentic food and fabulous drinks! Perfect for game day!

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    Great food beautiful decor there team is personable! Food is awesome, favorable and just a relaxing atmosphere.

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    Amazing, friendly service and delicious food! Usually I tell my BF which salsa is better, but today it was BOTH. Definitely recommend!

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