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    Manuel's Mexican Restaurant

    3.8 (132 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    I came to Manuel's for breakfast and ordered the menudo, and let me just say this soup did more for me than my morning coffee ever could. It's spicy enough to wake you up, hearty enough to fill you up, and bold enough to make you question your life choices (in a good way). The broth has that deep red color that lets you know it's not messing around. The hominy was perfectly chewy, and the tripe? Let's just say it was tender enough that even my abuelita would've nodded in approval. I swear each bite tasted like it had been simmering since last Christmas. Pro tip: don't wear a white shirt unless you're into Jackson Pollock-style food stains. And bring a napkin or 12. In short, Manuel's menudo is not just breakfast, it's an experience. Come hungry, leave happy, and maybe a little sweaty. Would I come back? Absolutely. This menudo could revive the dead and cure hangovers

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    Pat J.

    Used to be in our regular rotation when we lived here. Been at least 5 yrs since our last visit and Manuel's has been on our list of "must-eats when back in Houston." Happy to say breakfast was still as wonderful as we remembered! Huge breakfast tacos and I always enjoy the huevos rancheros. We usually start with some queso and refried beans for DIY nachos. Thanks, Manuel's!! We'll be back next time we're in town.

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    Qui E.

    Food, service & ambiance all received an F+ rating. As we were seated the air or ventilation was absent. Asked the waiter to turn the air up; i was immediately told only the Manager could turn on the air. Manager was no where on site. Then offered to turn on the dust filled ceiling fan that hovered over our booth. There was a fear of thick dust bunnies falling into our food. Next the meal was cheap and poor chewy beef. Never broke down while chewing it. So we spit it our. The chicken was clearly reheated in a microwave and dried out. The queso was served nearly cold and was not traditional ingredients. The is not a great neighborhood restaurant. I recommend a health inspection soon

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    Angel M.

    Great family owned restaurant! We love their house Rita's and you can't beat the $2 happy hour price!!! Our go to orders are usually the enchiladas, fajitas pablanos, canasta mixta street tacos, menudo & so much more. If you like spice be sure to ask for the spicy salsa.

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    Kristy Q.

    This is first time trying this place out. They was pretty full. Wait staff looked like we're costumers. Service was boy bad at all . The place looks clean . We ordered 2 fajitas and they were ok. They were not best but not the worse. I would give them another chance to blow me away.

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    Service is slow now not sure what is going on it was Sunday and it was slow service 30 min to be waited on but was seated

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    Amazing food at an amazing cost! My family and I love to eat here cheese enchiladas are my go to!

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service, love this local spot that gives family vibes. The staff is always friendly and quick.

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    Drinks and service were good ,I would def return for drinks and prices were beyond reasonable

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    2 years ago

    Service and for staff to have a better attitude. Found a hair twice in our food. And still wanted a tip!!

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    Food pretty delicious. Just kept hearing and reading about their cleanliness. Even saw roaches mentioned. It's a no more for us.

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    4 years ago

    Some of our favorites are the chef special, brisket nachos, fajitas nachos and the margaritas!

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    Old school TexMex. Not fancy but good. We enjoy the weekend breakfasts. The staff is like family.

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    3 years ago

    Family Friendly, Attentive staff, Delicious food , salsa is amazing served warm with fresh chips. Highly Recommend!

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    3 years ago

    The food and service are consistently good here. I especially love the Chef's Special (beef fajita enchiladas)!

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    Food was good but the chips seemed stale. We had an order of 6 dinners plenty of food to share. Tres leches cake was good too!

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    Great local spot where the staff really takes care of you. Would especially recommend the enchiladas, the chilaquiles, or the tortas.

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    Our go to orders are usually the enchiladas, fajitas pablanos, canasta mixta street tacos, menudo & so much more.

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    I highly recommend the brunch menu. The birria tacos and had an amazing flavor. The drinks are…read morefabulous too. If you go ask for Mario her is best server. He knows the menu very well and guides you through. His personality is infectious.

    We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The…read moreserver was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future!

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    When they say "everything is bigger in Texas," they weren't kidding. The size of the margarita was…read morebigger than my hand. If you want leftovers, this is your place to go. It was my first time trying out Tex mex style. It was so busy on a Saturday evening. The chips that were given to each table was incredibly warm and the sauces paired so well. I ordered the el manarco which is this giant piece of steak that was well charred, included this avacado and seafood grit sauce, rice + soup + gauconole/salsa. They gave me 4 giant house made tortillas which was also fresh and warm. This meal can be finished by two people. Definitely come here on an empty stomach and the portions are absolutely massive.

    Guys, you know I dont post a review unless a dish is a straight 10/10…read more The breakfast I just had warrants a 10/10 review at the Airline blvd location. I just had the Machacado con Huevo breakfast dish here and it was so incredibly good-So good! it was one of the best breakfasts Ive ever had. seriously.I will definitely be back for this breakfast. I recommend getting it with red and green sauce on the side and a side of tortillas ro make your own tacos with the eggs, salsa and refried beans. just wow! And that tamale needs its own menu. That tamale was amazing. I would get several orders of that soft white tamale by itself to go. And the service was a 10/10. They kept refilling my red and green sauce and kept checking up on me throughout. Ambience was great as always. Its a life changing dish. Thanks Teotihuacan for the great breakfast and great service! Yall deserve a well-earned review!

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    Maximo

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    4.6
    (172 reviews)
    20.6 mi
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    I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday, and I'm so happy I finally got to try this…read moreestablishment! I would definitely recommend making a reservation, as it can get pretty busy, especially during Saturday lunch. There is also plenty of parking available across the street. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful and felt so authentic to Mexican culture. Our server, Kylah, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and so kind throughout our entire dining experience. Now onto the food; everything was absolutely delicious. The Avocado Mollete and Chilaquiles Divorciados were both packed with so much flavor. Every bite was amazing. I had heard that the pancakes were the star of the show, and they definitely lived up to the hype. I have never had pancakes this crispy before, and they were so good! Our server also brought out a birthday surprise, the Chocolate Cremoso, and it was delicious! It was such a sweet touch to the celebration. Honestly, everything my party ordered was so flavorful and delicious. We had such a great experience, and I genuinely cannot wait to come back!

    Delicious upscale Mexican food with a thoughtfully curated menu. We sat in the climate controlled…read morepatio out front, and it was lovely. It truly felt like an extension of the restaurant. Service was remarkable and very friendly from the host to the cleaning staff. Food was delicious. I really appreciated the creative flavors that were inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine. Standouts were the guacamole and wagyu carne asada, but everything was fantastic. I loved the Clara cocktail and enjoyed learning about the process to create it. It is clear that there was care and attention behind each menu item. Also, the pace of the food being brought out was evenly paced, which I appreciate, and our server gave us just the right amount of attentiveness. We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and they sent out a tres leches with a candle on it. Very kind and very delicious dessert. Usually not a big fan of tres leches, but this one was not overwhelmingly soaked in condensed milk, and it has a very fresh tasting peach (seasonal) puree drizzled on top. We will most definitely return.

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    4.0
    (668 reviews)
    17.7 mi
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    I just wanna say this $30 burrito BUSS so hard like this was my first time going because the…read morereviews are good and I saw YouTubers and tiktokers say they go brazy one of the most popular spots in Houston....Anywho my burrito had SHRIMP, STEAK, FRIES, RICE, HOT CHEETOS, SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO CHEESE etc...20 out of 10 highly recommend Thanks for great customer service and amazing food CASHIER WAS SUPER NICE @Saucy Santana on the song

    This place was highly recommended and always busy. So i finally got the chance to go. Lets break it…read moredown as to why a low rating. Service: waitress: was sweet and she took our order and checked on us 3 times the entire meal. She did not ask or offer any type of hot sauce or other condiments when my food was delivered to the table. Manager: this is what really cost them, tried to deny me entry because of my service dog. Said he had to call the owner because they didn't allow pets. I told the manager that it was a servive dog who was working. Then after calling the owner, still tried to talk me out of eating there. The manager and owner need to learn the laws that protect people with disabilities that require service animals. Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 12. https://guides.sll.texas.gov/animal-law/service-animals Food: given that this was a "mexican restaurant", it lacked flavor and spice. The bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños were overly greasy and had 0 heat. My birria nachos were decent but still lacked in flavor category. The only thing that saved them from a 1 star was the fun atmosphere. Do better and learn from your mistakes.

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    Passion fruit margarita with a shot of Grand Marnier.

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    Candente - Museum District

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    What better way to kick off a Texas trip than getting some highly-regarded tex-mex! Some coworkers…read morerecommended this spot to me so I had to try! It's in the Museum District/Montrose area, so pretty accessible and with plenty of parking. We got seated immediately, and there was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, the latter of which was great even on a humid day. The menu was pretty extensive with your Tex-Mex classics like fajitas and enchiladas, with a special for every day of the week. This time was a free upgrade to a large fajita, so I went with the chicken fajitas! It came out after about 20 minutes with all of the fixings and this very yummy buttery sauce. I haven't had too many fajitas, but I'm pretty confident this is a top spot!

    Ambiance: The restaurant is huge and there is tons of seating. The service was also decent. There…read moreis a wide selection of food on the menu as well. Queso: The queso was pretty good! I saw the social media videos of them using real blocked cheese. It was good if you like white cheese queso. There was some tomatoes in there and you can add any meat. The chips were also good they weren't too greasy. Chicken/beef fajitas: This is such a classic dish! The onions on there were really good and had a slight smoky flavor. The beef was good as well and it was cooked to like a medium rare. The chicken was okay it lacked depth.

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