Solid option for barbacoa and corn tortillas. This place also serves birria, menudo, and carnitas…read moreon the weekends. I suggest purchasing your food on the earlier side as the last part of the barbacoa can be a bit on the fattier side. A large package of tortillas runs $3.00 while the barbacoa is ~$17/lb. What I like about the barbacoa vs other places is that the meat is nicely marbled, with very little fat and good seasoning!

This place is a one-hit wonder for me, and the name reminds me of an old very classic song…read more"Louie Louie", by The Kingsmen. Listen to the original while reading some interesting facts, and sing the review to the parody "Luis, Luis". Original: http://grooveshark.com/#!/search/song?q=The%20Kingsmen%20Louie%20Louie Interesting background facts from http://www.louielouie.net/06-history.htm "It's been called everything from a musical joke, pure garbage, the dumbest song ever written, to the quintessential pop single, the first punk record and the missing link between fifties rock n' roll and sixties hard rock. This is the SHORT history of the song "LOUIE LOUIE. 1. With the exception of Paul McCartney's "Yesterday," it's been covered more times than any other pop song (over 1,000 versions and counting). 2. It was the subject of obscenity investigations by the FBI and the FCC, culminating in an airwave ban in the state of Indiana. ... The Kingsmen used the controversy to their fullest advantage, as kids around America passed around handwritten notes with what they thought were the supposedly filthy lyrics." CHORUS: Luis, Luis, oh no Me gotta go Aye-yi-yi-yi, I said Luis, Luis, oh you see Me gotta go Fine barbecoa awaits for me A bit tough but not too greasy Tacos with sprigs of fresh cilantro Lime on the side, and onions oh -CHORUS- Chips real thick, hard and crunchy Salsa's bland, and liquidy Buneulos crispy, topped with sugar, But I wished more cinnamon was there -CHORUS- Okay, let's give it to 'em, right now! (eats while guitar solo goes on) The menu is real taqueria Customers are mainly Latina Three locations, they're doin' well Will they grow more? Who can tell? -CHORUS- Let's go!!

Lucky to be able to get a table for an early dinner date night on a Wednesday at BCN. Reservations…read moreare a must for this Michelin gem. Nestled in an old home, the atmosphere is upscale and cozy at the same time. The restaurant is filled with masterpieces that match the culinary artistry for which BCN Taste & Tradition is known. BCN...the airport code for Barcelona. So of course the food brings the delights of Spanish cuisine to Montrose. It also features modern Spanish masters in the decor. The complimentary bread service was a great way to start the meal. Since we don't eat pork or shellfish, they brought us a small plate filled with manchego cheese (my favorite) and small white spoons topped with the most delicious artichoke hearts. Thank you for the VIP service. What a great to start a five star dining adventure! We went for the Houston Restaurant Week (HRW) menu. Our waiter, Roberto, was great. He helped guide us given our dietary restrictions. He also gave us an art history lesson on the beautiful works that are scattered throughout the converted two story former Victorian home. You coukld tell that he and his assistant, Romy, love their "home." For the appetizers, the "Patatas Bravas BCN" is a classic. Potatoes filled with spicy oil and alioli. The perfect bite for a hot appetizer. We also had the beet-pistachio-raspberry ravioli salad. The paper thin sliced multicolored beets are magically filled with kefir cheese and pistachio oil to create beet ravioli. So delicious. The entrees were so delicious. The Grilled Duck Breast is served with sliced quince, Idiazábal cheese sauce, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar reduction. It is so beautiful and the sauce is a joyful explosion of flavor. My husband upgraded to the Grilled Lamb Chops as the Grandma's sauce for the filet mignon has shellfish in it. Thank you, Roberto, for letting us know. The lamb chops are served with BCN potatoes, roasted zucchini filled with eggplant, red bell pepper, onion, and a confit tomato and a side of garlic alioli to enhance the lamb. So tasty. Finished the meal with the crispy fillo dough and the chocolate cake in textures. The crispy fillo dough is filled with the creamiest Catalán vanilla brûlée and aged rum raisins. The decadent chocolate cake and chocolate mousse is served with a cute little ice cream cone filled with a refreshing raspberry sorbet. The perfect way to cap a wonderful meal. Since Roberto told us so much about the art, I had to visit the original masterpieces by modern Spanish master artists. Joan Miró. Pablo Picasso. Salvador Dalí. Paintings and ceramics that adorn the walls, the bookcases, the fireplace. Thank you to Paco for sharing the story behind the two Salvador Dalí pieces in the private dining room. A necklace for Dominique de Menil, who founded the Menil Collection, and a collage created to advertise pantyhose. Amazing! The attention to the fine details throughout BCN Taste +Tradition is commendable. From making sure that we were enjoying our meal to watching the waiters steam and iron the table cloths for the next guest, BCN definitely takes dining to another level. Thank you to Paco, Roberto and Rony for an exceptionally memorable dining experience. We've been to BCN and MAD. I can't wait to see what is on the menu next for another five star immersive adventure. #3000+1

Wow! I really enjoyed the lunch here for Houston restaurant week. The price is $$$ so it would be…read moregood for a special date night. The lunch alone makes me want to come back to try their dinner menu. I got the filet mignon and it was cooked to perfection. It was buttery and was smooth. The filet mignon was just so easy to eat and I did get full off of the 6oz. The lychee martini was stunning too. It didn't have strong lychee flavors but subtle enough to enjoy the drink. The dessert was to die for it was like a creme brulee dessert wrapped up in fillo dough. Even at the end you get a small piece of chocolate and that was also delicious. The parking is rough and you most likely have to do valet parking which costs $8. The bartender was very friendly.

I have to shout out Adan and Shaye at Blake's Bistro/Starbucks in the San Luis! Adan made my stay…read moreat the hotel wonderful because he went above and beyond to be kind and make sure my food was delivered quickly! All week during my conference, Shaye was working hard at the Starbucks, delivering great service, tasty coffees and navigating a broken expression machine ... and all with a smile! On my last day I got to chat with her more since things calmed down and despite (what looked like), a crazy week, she still had a smile on and was so nice. The whole staff was honestly amazing, Jennifer served my team and I during a VERY busy lunch rush and she navigated a 150+ crowd with ease. Abigail was running food out and had a bubbly personality and Rachel was also hustling hard during the height of a busy crowd! I really appreciated the whole staff here. As far as the food, I got a bagel with cream cheese everyday and it was perfect for a quick bite. My last day I treated myself to an omelette and it was a great finish. For lunch at Blake's I tried the chicken nachos and they were good as well. This place was always packed and the staff was consistently friendly and efficient while I stayed here! The overall vibe was chic and clean. I didn't get to try the buffet while I was here, but I did see several people enjoying it! Thank you!

This seemed to be a nice looking place inside the San Luis, however it was a not very welcoming…read moreenvironment. Our server was not friendly and she seemed to be annoyed we were seated in her section. We ordered the shrimp kisses, which were yummy and had a unique variety of flavors. I then ordered the fish tacos. I was really disappointed. They were presented pretty but all three had a slab of tasteless, dry, very bland, white fish in them. I didn't understand this because the menu described the fish tacos as blackened and so flavorful, but they seemed to have no seasoning at all. Luckily, my husband ordered the Blackened Seafood Pot Pie, which although could have been spicier, he enjoyed it very much.

Mini paletas?! Count me in! Totally cute place to grab a sweet treat! They serve other food options…read moreand snacks but I came for the paletas for sure. They have a deal buy 5 for $4! Totally worth it! Super fresh and made with love. Staff speaks Spanish so be prepared or use your pointer finger and Google translate. Place is super decorated and the popsicle stick art is a nice touch! Enjoy and happy yelping!!

Good Mexican food at an affordable price ! Totally worth it…read more! Order to go and service was excellent, staff very friendly and knowledgeable.

T was our bartender and she was fantastic. She was very down to earth and made the whole experience…read morefeel relaxed and welcoming. She helped us a lot with selecting drinks, guided us through the menu, and gave great recommendations. She was also very patient while we decided, which we really appreciated. The service was excellent and definitely made our visit better. Highly recommend sitting at the bar with T if you get the chance

I was staying at the hotel for business and came for dinner. Didn't realize the happy hour was in a…read morecompletely different room so I went to the main restaurant and decided to stay for a sit down meal instead. I should've pivoted to HH because service, while polite, was very slow. I had a work event to attend so I ended up asking for my food to go. The food was great, but I wish I could've enjoyed it as intended. I probably would eat there again when I am not in a rush. Ambiance is very nice with views of the island and distant ocean.

The food is really good and I am not one that eats Spanish food just any where cause I would prefer…read moremy own mothers cooking. This restaurant is a hidden gem and needs to be hyped up and needs to be recognized.

Second time being here and the food is amazing I had the mixed fajitas and they were so good. The…read moreservice was amazing.

This place is one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston. I liked their interior design and…read morefood. I've been here for dinner before which never disappointed me. This time we went with bunch of girlfriends for brunch which as always was amazing. I ordered breakfast tacos that came with potatoes and beans as sides. I truly enjoyed this meal. Also their service was good we asked one of the staff to take a photo of our group and she changed the design of the restaurant to make sure our picture is what we wanted. All in all, I highly recommend this place. in your next brunch plan consider this place as well.

I haven't been to Cyclone in years, and this was my first time at this location. I came with my…read moresister for happy hour, and we ordered the table-side guacamole, the happy hour chicken and brisket empanadas, and she got the chicken nachos. Our waiter forgot the guacamole, but he didn't charge us for it, so no harm there. The salsa was just how I remembered it, really good. Even though the place wasn't busy, the service was on the slower side, which didn't quite match the vibe in the room. That said, our waiter was friendly and checked on us often, and the food itself was solid. Overall, nothing amazing and nothing terrible, just an average visit.

This was my first visit to Saltgrass. The steak was…read moredelicious. The service was slow. The noise level was very high.

The Range rattlers are very good, please ensure you can stand the HEAT! The fried onions were so…read moregood we had to order them by themselves. They remind me of the blooming onion from outback. The Queso was TOO salty and I had it exchanged for fried mushrooms. Thee Taco soup was ok but a friend and both felt it was missing something, but we couldn't identify what was missing. Several of the other dishes were simply too salty, and the waiter apologized that offered. Unfortunately, we were not informed they were participating in Houston restaurant week. We had to ask, and then they brought us the menus. We had a good time but the waiter seemed overwhelmed and was missing most of the time. I do recommend this business for Happy Hour.

Shows up on time, good food and they clean up when they are done!!…read more We have used them several times over the past couple of years.

THESE TACOS ARE THE BEST! One day my fiance and I were actually on the scout for a fabulous taco…read moretruck to cater our wedding. We pulled up into the MFA parking lot and came across this beautiful truck. Colorful, eccentric, and best of all CLEAN. We walked up and took a look at their menu. Tostadas, burritos, quesadillas, and tacos, and all looking heavenly. They had plenty of meat choices too, such as chicken, beef, and even carnitas! We grabbed an order of their chicken tacos (all entrees served with beans and rice), and we were AMAZED. The food came out quick and perfectly hot. The chicken was flavorful, juicy, and their toppings were so good! Our corn tortillas tasted fresh and the taco just melted in your mouth. Not only was the service quick and the tacos delicious, but the owner was SO incredibly nice. We spoke to him and his mother (who helped run the truck) and we were just in love with their kind, gentle personalities! We are obviously getting them to cater our wedding and do an updated review on their catering services. Since they are a food truck, they're not always in the same location. Just give them a call/text on the YELP phone number provided and they will tell you their location schedule, so you can hunt those tacos down!