Irma's SW is always consistent with their food execution, quality and service. My favorite dishes are the green and mole enchiladas as well as their sleeper, the quesadillas! God, I went through my "fat" phase where all I wanted was some Irma's quesadillas in October 21. Now, I usually go for the salmon tacos. Young Flave tip - get them blackened with grilled jalapeños on top. If you're looking for an upscale, downtown setting for Mexican - this is it. We used to live across the street at our corporate apartment and would frequent Irma's alllll...the time. I don't go often anymore bc my wife is no longer here but I do want to give credit where credit is deserved. Thank you for taking care of us all those years. I really appreciate all the loving memories we had in our corner booth. -Ishmael read more

Came in town and needed to find a restaurant fast. I'm never a fan of hotel food. We ventured out and found Irma's. Love love love the menu! We tend to sit at the bar because we find it always has the best service.....and Marco did not disappoint. We started off with a couple of skinny Juan's that did not disappoint Marco hooked us up with a requested very hot habanero salsa that makes you sweat! My wife got the pork tamales. She loved them. I capped it off with the elk quesadillas. Never had it before and will be coming back again. Very good meal. read more

Pleasantly surprised and delicious dinner! I got the enchilada, tamale, carnitas plate and it was phenomenal! The carnitas packed some heat in the best way. The tamale had moist, tender masa and the mole enchilada was rich and not overly sweet. The service was great (though restaurant rather empty) for an early dinner. Their guac is good but not sure is worth the $$. Close to the ballpark, stadium, arena or convention center. I can't wait to come back next time I'm in town! read more

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. read more

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This place is amazing!! As a SoCal Mexican American, I tend to be biased on the quality of food served, especially Mexican food. Irma's hosted us for the World Cup games, accommodated by having the games on, adjusting volume, and tending to our needs. However, the top two components that stand out are how kind, generous, and welcoming the staff is, especially the owner Luis. He treated us like royalty, made accommodations for food preferences, and made sure every need was met. The staff was also just as kind and amazing. As a San Diego resident, I am leaving convinced that Houston authentic Mexican food and drinks are well represented by Irma's, the owner Luis, and his staff. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

Irma's Southwest - This is the wild game sampler sausage taco and tamale wild boar. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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! read more

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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! read more

Irma's Southwest - Texas Carajillo with Weber Ranch vodka. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love Irma's!!! I got the antelope enchiladas and they're amazing (I was scared that it was antelope but don't be it's basically beef!!). Also such amazing service. It was raining and the owner Luis made sure we got back to our office safely. Highly recommend!! read more

Wow! We rambled into this beautiful restaurant to sit at the bar and have a bite on a random Wednesday. What a pleasant surprise to be greeted by Luis, the owner. He took such good care of us from a fabulous margarita accompanied by guacamole & lentil soup to a cheese enchilada in mole sauce & a shrimp relleno with tomatillo sauce. Both were divine. We will definitely be back. read more

I took a client and a couple employees to Irmas SW on May 20, 2026 for dinner. I was very disappointed. The food at Gringos or Escalantes is far better and half the price. The service was average to below average. What really killed any hope of a good review was the price. A few drinks, nothing special and our bill for 5 people was $659.22. IRmas included the tip as an auto charge. That is $131.84 per person for very average Tex/MEx food. One plate ordered was $150 for the Parrilla plate. You would think that is a huge plate with a lot of meat. It was a regular plate and really not to be shared. I will not go back to Irmas SW, and will certainly tell everyone of the overpriced tacobell experience. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Irma's Southwest - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

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Best Mexican Restaurant in Texas and beyond! I have been dining at Irma's for 2 1/2 decades. The exception service is only second to the delicious food and great beverages. Any restaurant's success is led by the management team, and no one better than Louis, who was trained by the very BEST, his mother Irma! With Gratitude, John B read more

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

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 read more

Irma's Southwest - Queso + guac - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

Irma's Southwest - Fajitas and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

Irma's Southwest - Taco - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped by here during my stay in downtown Houston. The food was pretty good but the portion size was small given the price. The bar was nice and they had a good selection of beers. Service was good as well. read more

Terrific place! Great food! I had their Chilean sea bass entree and I'm still dreaming about it two weeks later. Manager was super friendly and came out and talked to the customers. The bartender ( we sat at the bar) was super friendly and polite. You could tell everyone really wanted you to have a nice time up there establishment. Bathrooms were nice, location was great, food was phenomenal. They have specialty cocktails, a great menu, and wonderful service. Everyone was so nice. read more

Irma's Southwest - Specialty combo meal - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lessons learned. I felt ripped off after spending $18.75 for a tinny old fashion. The ice covered most of the glass. Two sips and it was gone. The service at the bar is horrible. Never again. read more

This is a first but very necessary review. Service was great, server was all about selling grandma's home cooked meals but forgets to mention how expensive they are. Not one menu was available nor prices rattled off while he was talking so fast. If he said once, he did a dozen times I can serve family style so everyone can sample everything. Needless to say, all 11 of us ordered individual meals that were hardly enough to satisfy the appetites of hungry working men. Let's talk about the homemade lemonade, yes it was great but, what did all those glasses cost? We will never know. After 6 banana puddings were delivered, the bill showed up...remind you, this was a lunch meal for 11 people and zero alcohol. $1100+ later...have no words for how this amount was calculated and no explanation was provided. I can assure you this, we will never be back when in town. read more

Everything!! The food, the drinks, the excellent service!! All were the very best! Kudos to the overall experience!! We shall return over & over to experience it all again & again!!8 read more

The food was amazing. I had the Antelope for the first time and it was great. Our server was friendly and engaging. I will definitely go back. read more

Irma's Southwest - Wild life combo: Antelope and wild boar. Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

I came here for a huge 18 person work group dinner and the service was astounding! Our waitress was on it for describing the food, being attentive, and getting us what we needed even before we asked. Our drinks were always filled and service overall great. The food was delicious too! For apps, we got multiples of the Diablo shrimp, guacamole, and queso. All three apps were good. The enchiladas I ordered were also good. The food overall was good and ambiance was nice as well, I'm just knocking a star off since I'm not sure if it's worth the higher price tag for Tex-Mex food. Overall though a good experience! read more

Irma's Southwest - Diablo shrimp and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Fantastic place. Loved the food love the service. I wish I could remember the name of the kind and beautiful girl who served us. She had a very positive spirit. Highly recommend. read more

A great change of pace restaurant if you're a fan of Irma's Original on the other side of the ball park. A much more upscale look and feel as well as a set menu. Service is always impeccable here. The staff are super friendly and make a point to get you anything you need. The place can get packed if you're here on an Astros game day, and you'll need to pay for parking if you haven't already. The game day vibe can't be beat though! The food and drinks are slightly over priced for Mexican Food, but you're downtown and the quality is very and consistent. There are wild game options and some Mexican traditional plates. The cocktails are great and you can't leave here without trying the the homemade Lemonade. Will continue to come here for a long time, love the owners and the food. read more

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Alright let's start off with the service. There are no menus. So they sit there and list everything super fast. Not a fan of that. Also when we got sat it was "what do yall want" not very welcoming. The guy was kind of rude the whole time and not very polite or anything like that. EXPENSIVE!!! I get homemade. But it was just sketchy. He put everything on one ticket without even asking. Then told one of us gratuity was included. (Which on the receipt it looked like it was) then told one of the guys that it wasn't. For a cheese dip that was like 4 oz and two medium margaritas (which may I add my bf broke out in a rash from which has never happened) it was almost $40 !!!! Would never go back here. Not good service, not communicative. Edit: this may have been posted to the wrong location. This was the location in walking distance from Minute Maid. I see the other pics but it didn't look like what we had experienced. read more

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

The ambiance is fantastic. Great for social or even big groups. Food was fantastic. You get complementary chips and two salsas. I order queso additional was great! Highly recommend the fajitas so good and flour tortillas. The drinks hand down the bartender was awesome. I like a very good foam espresso martini and that's what I got. Give it a try it won't disappoint and give those tamales a try. read more

Irma's Southwest - Espresso Martini and Irma's margarita - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

Very nice higher end Mexican dining experience. The ambiance is more of an elegant casual. Someplace to take your date or anniversary occasion. Place exudes class. The food is top notch, flavorful and well presented. The Guacamole appetizer is about the best I've ever had. It tastes a good as it looks. The Salmon was delicious. Well cooked and spiced just right. The number 1 combo was pretty close to perfect. Beef fajitas were tender and tasty. Enchilada was sublime. Shrimp taco was overly spicey but still had a good flavor. Will easily be back. Service was great and friendly. read more

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It was great!!! Food, service, ambience were all amazing! You should definitely go there if you are looking for a great authentic Mexican food restaurant. read more

Was a fan of the original Irma's. The new location has a more modern upscale vibe. Solid choice for workday lunch or pregame for an Astros game. If you are indecisive like me, combo #1 is your best friend, which comes with a shrimp taco, beef fajita and cheese enchilada. Their menu is on the pricier side for Mexican food, but the quality and flavor of food and drink is always consistent and good. read more

Irma's Southwest - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Margaritas were good. The guacamole and salsa were also good. I had the Antelope Enchiladas and they were absolutely delicious. The others in our party were also raving about the Chile Rellenos. I would have no reservations about eating here again. read more

Just had a phenomenal meal with even better service. Ate a late lunch inside while watching some NCAA basketball. The spiked lemonade and shrimp tacos (flour tortilla) were the ticket. Grabbed our cocktails after eating and headed outside for their live music. Couldn't have asked for a better afternoon. read more

Food was very good and the staff was very attentive. It's nice they have a bar on one side and a restaurant on the other, depending on what you're looking for. Would definitely come back. read more