The plates are complete, well-served, and full of flavor. Everything is well seasoned, very fresh,…read moreand truly delicious The service was very good -- the young lady who assisted us was attentive, kind, and professional As a constructive note, the place could improve the maintenance of the facilities, especially the entrance and exit areas. A pressure wash and quick table recovery/cleaning would make the experience even better. Overall, a great place for fresh and tasty seafood. We enjoyed it and would come back. Los platos son completos, bien servidos y muy sabrosos. Todo está bien sazonado, muy fresco y con excelente sabor La atención fue muy buena; la chica que nos atendió fue muy atenta, amable y profesional Como recomendación constructiva, sería bueno mejorar el cuidado del local, especialmente las áreas de entrada y salida. Un lavado a presión y la recuperación inmediata de las mesas harían la experiencia aún mejor. En general, un muy buen lugar para comer mariscos frescos y sabrosos. Volveríamos. #Hashtags: #MamboSeafood #FreshSeafood #GoodFlavor #WellSeasoned #GreatService #HoustonEats #SeafoodLovers #HonestReview #GoodFoodGoodVibes

I will forever be a friend of mambo seafood. Some of the best food you can get in Houston Texas…read more Their fish and shrimp are made to perfection and always fresh and full of flavor. Also, you cannot go wrong with the mambo fried rice. It's literally the best. To make it extra special put some of that hot habanero sauce on it and man you're talking about you got a great meal. Also, the pricing here is great. Where can you get a meal for lunch for around $10? Such a great value in my opinion. Also, recently they started up a loyalty program, which I think is amazing I come here all the time and I will absolutely take advantage of this. The service is usually really fast too. They'll get you in and out of here in like 15 or 20 minutes. All of their locations are consistently really good. Easy five star review.

Went for first time on Sunday morning it was well worth the drive across town. Had the eggs with…read morenopales & chorizo and it was delicious! It's served with black beans, potatoes and toast. The portion was generous, which wins me over. My cappuccino was perfect. Left there full and happy : ) Was told there will be a second location of Cochinita opening in the Northside area so that will be closer for me, yay!

Had a random weekday off and decided to have brunch with friends and knock off a place on our…read morefoodie list. Cochinita & Co caught my attention because of owner and chef Victoria Elizondo who was a James Beard semifinalist, Culture Map chef of the year and her restaurant was ranked as one of the top 100 in Houston. The restaurant is located near EaDo and is easy to find. It's in a small strip of businesses so parking can be tight when it's busy. We came with about 30 minutes left for breakfast before they rolled out their lunch menu. There was a few tables of people enjoying their breakfast, but the place got really busy about an hour into lunch. Customer service was great. I needed help making some ordering decisions and the staff steered me in the right direction. I specifically came for breakfast. I started off with an iced Horchata Latte. This drink was excellent. You got all the flavors of a traditional horchata with the cinnamon while still having the coffee flavor present. It was a very well balanced drink. For my entree I went with their popular chilaquiles. They said this is their number one seller for breakfast and I could totally see why. I went with the red chile salsa for the spicy version, but you can also get it with a salsa verde. It comes with black beans, fried egg (you can request a different cook if you desire), crema, queso fresco and green onions. You can add a protein for an additional charge. I added chorizo to mine. Chilaquiles is not something I ever order but I had to try it here. I am so glad I went out of my comfort zone because this dish was amazing. Now I've had bites here and there of chilaquiles but was never blown away, hence me not ordering it. The chips were coated throughout and kept it's crunch through the whole meal. All the components of the dish worked in perfect harmony. I liked mine with the chorizo addition. The egg was nice and runny and I would consider adding another egg next time. It was a generous portion and a heavy meal, but I powered through the whole thing because it was so good. They had a nice display of baked goods and I could not pass up the pretty cinnamon roll. I got the last one and it looked very promising. It ended up being just ok. They served it room temp so it ate very dry. It would have been good if it was heated up and gooey. We ended up wasting most of it. Overall, this visit was long overdue but worth the wait. I'm still thinking about the chilaquiles a week later. I will most definitely be back to check out more of their menu.

This is one of the newer Saltgrass Steak Houses, now located in Gulf Gate…read more Although the downtown convention center location is waaaay closer for us, dealing with paid parking or convention crowds isn't worth it...unless we MetroRail, but that's a whole other adventure I'm not always willing to take. We've been to this location SO many times now. The staff of young servers are all great. I think we almost always get Devon or Christian (hey, guys!). And they have to put up with my partner's lame dad jokes. :) I always get the salmon and veggies. Beau likes their prime rib on Saturday and Sunday (it runs out though!). Don't fill up on their bread. Or their salads... save room for cheesecake, y'all. This location has a very large private dining room, a bar area, main dining, and outside patio. And plenty o' parking.

Service food was great! The waitress was great!! Perfect place for Birthday Party…read more Service was great! Everyone had a great time! We will return! Better than the one we went to in Dallas!

I love this restaurant! And it's favorite spot to visit when I'm in Houston…read more The food is always fabulous, and I enjoy the libation. My last dish was étouffée with gold tile filet - delicious! TV screens in the background don't interfere with the table conversations. There's street parking.

I finally made it to Josephine's, a Michelin Recommended restaurant, for a late-night dinner with a…read morefriend last Saturday, and overall it was a good experience with a few things that could be improved. When we arrived, the host let us choose where we wanted to sit. I originally spotted a cozy booth by the window, but since we were asked if we'd like to sit where we could watch the TV during the Cup match, we opted for one of the high-top tables instead. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a mistake because there isn't any lighting at the high tables. We could barely see our food. Adding pendant or drop-down lighting above those tables would make a huge difference. If you plan to visit, I'd recommend requesting a regular table or booth for better lighting. The menu is definitely unique, though I found it somewhat limited compared to other seafood restaurants.To start, I ordered the roasted oysters while my friend had a dozen raw oysters with all the traditional fixings. The roasted oysters were delicious, but there was so much topping that it almost took the shine away from the oysters themselves. Next time, I'd ask for lighter toppings and no scallions. For my entrée, I had the Halfshell Grilled Redfish. The fish itself was cooked beautifully--moist, flaky, and perfectly prepared. The only downside was the chermoula, which leaned far too heavily on the citrus. The lemon flavor completely overpowered the fish. As my side, I ordered the Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo. Unfortunately, it had a distinct burnt taste, which made it seem like the roux had been overcooked. A good gumbo should have a deep, rich flavor, but this one was overshadowed by that burnt note. My friend ordered the Jerk Fish Collars, and we both agreed they would have been much better if the fish had been marinated to allow the jerk seasoning to really penetrate. I also ordered a Lemon Drop Martini, and I have to admit I was surprised when it arrived in such a tiny martini glass, especially considering the price. Overall, the quality of the seafood is evident, and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. I think a few adjustments to the lighting, better balance in some of the flavors, and more attention to details like the gumbo and cocktail portions would elevate the experience even further. I'd definitely return to try more of the menu and hope for a more polished experience next time.

My friend told me about this spot and I tried it. The fish and shrimp was fried well and good…read moretaste. The fries had a good season. Nice servers, took orders quickly and freshly cooked it and served it in a nice time. Inside was good except a very huge fan in front of the counter and close to the seats of waiting for order. However, it did keep it cool inside.

Good fried fish good customer service, it's a small location, inn t…read moreAnd out place. Cashier Asien speaks English over all good place to eat some fried cravings

Amazing Mexican food (specializing in seafood) at a spacious venue where they also have karaoke…read morenight, exceptional service with servers that check on you periodically and are also very prompt in bringing out the food, and great vibe overall. They also serve excellent horchata as well. Highly recommended!

You're supposed to have a good time while eating and socializing w your friends right? WRONG, I…read morewent in there with a slight headache, left with a RAGING migraine. My God! Why is the music so damn loud! I love Banda, corridos, you name it, but geez, I could not hear my sister and she was sitting next to me. Conversations were made of "What?" "Repeat that" "I can't hear you" eventually we gave up and just ate our food. Fix that wth.

First time here. We ordered a dozen raw oysters and house special fried rice. The oysters were fat,…read morejuicy and fresh. Definitely satisfied my oyster craving. The fried rice was smoky and tasty with chicken, shrimp and barbecue pork. Big portion for the price with plenty to share and leftover. Service was friendly. The interior is spacious and simple. Delicious food at great value. Will be back to try other menu items.

Very wallet friendly and very good food. 2 people a few beers and 3 plates $45. This place has also…read morebeen running for many years.

I made a reservation for 4 at noon. Ample parking. We were seated within a minute of checking in…read more We received water without ice immediately after we received our menus. There were 2 servers that were assisting with the table. Both very nice and got our orders correct. I had to split the bill in a weird way and they followed instructions well. The restaurant is always nice and clean including the restroom. The restaurant has a lunch option for 2 items for $25. What a steal! I got the wedge salad because I love the smothered blue cheese dressing. I got the mahi mahi tacos. Tacos were a good lighter choice. I didn't realize that it came with fries. All delicious options and so many options for even the pickiest eaters. Always a good choice for a nicer lunch.

Food: all the food had great flavor except the jalapeño redfish and there was a foreign object in…read moremy food... -caesar salad: very nice, not too much dressing, fresh lettuce -parmesan pork tenderloin: great flavor and portion, crust was nice, sauce on it was good as well -watermelon salad: nice as well, was not expecting the bed of lettuce underneath but it wasn't bad, good basil flavor to compliment the salad -jalapeño redfish: cooked slightly hard (it's already a meaty fish, so this made some bites on the chewy/tough side); same sauce as the tenderloin -smoke bacon mac and cheese: delish! no notes lol -garlic knots: the chimichurri was spicy, but tasty, did not need the marinara at all (the two flavors don't go together well for me) -snickers pie: tasted like a snickers bar and a reese's cup mixed together; I didn't love it, but my friend did. Service: not great, we had a manager start off as our server but she was awkward in a "not socially aware" way (ex. she kept saying our server had to use the bathroom, even when our server came to the the table and looked so embarrassed; she also told me my non-alcoholic drink order would not taste good without knowing it's what I drink at home), rushed us (every time she said she would give us a moment she'd come RIGHT back to the table within seconds) Our actual server started off rocky as well, perhaps wasn't having a good day and she was visibly annoyed with the manager. She was short and blank with us until she realized we're very nice lol and by the end, her tone and energy had completely shifted for the better. The foreign object: about 2/3 of the way through the meal, I bit into a small piece of blue plastic. Did not know if it was in the fish or the mac and cheese, but I was devastated because I was almost finished eating but couldn't due to paranoia. Our server handled it swiftly and the manager came and let us know it was take off the bill and offered free dessert. Overall, not bad and the food was good enough to where I would go back and give them another try in the future.