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    Maria Rita's Tex-Mex

    4.4 (197 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MARIA RITA'S TEX-MEX ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Loud
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Charlene P.

    Thank you Yelp. Passed by here all the time for YEARS. Saw a review about the strong margaritas and huge portion sizes. It's true! The atmosphere waa great too. Lively on a Wednesday evening. Food was yummy. Loved that they had mole enchiladas. AND we had an amazing server!!!! As we were leaving, there was a mariachi band preparing to play. Fun times!

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    Jennifer W.

    I was in Houston, TX for one night heading to Galveston, TX for a Cruise. Someone local recommended this spot. The food was delicious with great flavor. The service was excellent from beginning to end. They music been played by a live band that game around to each table. It was a wonderful experience. If you're in the area, go by and check them out.

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    Bella R.

    Tried the beef and chicken fajita tacos. Both were amazing, the beef was very tender and chicken very juicy. The refried beans and rice was pretty good too. Both salsas that came with chips good too. We will definitely be back.

    Diem A.

    Decent Mexican food. The salsas are a little bland. The flour tortillas were pretty thick. The shrimp brochette were pretty big and tasty. Portion sizes were decent. Service was good. Free parking lot. It's kind of loud inside. A mariachi band came in and walked around to solicit songs from the tables.

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    Yasmine R.

    The food was super good , had plenty of flavor, a good portion, and reasonably priced. The free chips are a bonus! The server was super nice and respectful and was very attentive. The place also has free ice cream for all customers which is cool. Overall , a great place to go to will definitely return!

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    MariaElena Z.

    Food: I had chips, salsa, and queso which tasted good and fresh. I appreciate how either they don't add salt to the chips or very little. My waitress suggested the mini assortment of 4 Margaritas. I liked the classic and the strawberry the most. Excellent suggestion from my waitress. Service: Initially, I was a bit skeptical (I always am whenever I speak to someone in Spanish and they answer me in English). I had to be intentional and asked her to speak to me in Spanish and she did. Ambiance: Loud yet seems like a fun and friendly environment. Big TV screens everywhere and folks watching the ball game and getting rowdy...loved it! The icing on the cake was a conversation I had with another waitress who behaved as is she were a manager. She had such a nice demeanor, beautiful smile, and positive attitude. We had a conversation that could be interpreted as something negative but it was actually a beautiful experience. I asked 1,000 questions and she answered thoughtful yet truthful. I wish I could remember her name but I can't. She had long black curly hair and wore her demeanor as "boss chic". Excellent service!!!

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    Jasmine N.

    The best margaritas on the south. Delicious! Their service is always friendly and attentive. They truly work as a collective team. Overall, I love the ambiance in here. Perfect for a cute, quick date night

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    1 year ago

    Wonderful service. Great food. Flour tortillas just like mom made! Chicken pozole and menudo are very tasty.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and great service. Víctor was our server for lunch and he was fast and attentive. Love this place and will return soon.

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    3 years ago

    Food was delicious. Service was nice and fast. Drinks were really good. Margaritas were strong.

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    2 years ago

    Love the margaritas. Service is great. Love the atmosphere and diversity of people cultures

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    Food is great service is great. And you got the hood peeps in there acting right. The mariachi chicken is fire!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Love their margarita flight! Great tacos as well! Servers and bartenders went above and beyond.

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    2 years ago

    Great little place, we were pleasantly surprised! Food was above average and service was great! Will definitely go back!

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    Do you have tacos de cabeza?

    Hi.. Not at the moment. Right now our tacos consist of Fajita Beef & Chicken, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Carne Picada, Shredded Chicken, Shrimp, and Fish. At some point we might start adding more meat options to our menu!

    How are the margaritas here? Do they serve Patron Silver Tequila with their margaritas?

    Hi Judy! Yes.. We absolutely do serve our Perfect Patron Margritas with Patron Silver! So far only positive reviews regarding our Margaritas! :)

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    3.9
    (2.3k reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$
    Private events
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    Wow. Definitely the best beef and chicken fajitas I have ever tasted. Our server Manuel was…read moreamazing. Ninfas, the magic of food in every bite. A legend of seasoning and flavor.

    Long waits, hard to find parking, yet 5 stars... let me explain…read more.. We came here on a weekend there was some sort of craft market across the street and because of that parking was crazy. I parked and an attendant told me it was supposed to be valet... oops! But he let me stay there and then brought me my car back after we ate. The vibe was cute! Very dated (but in a fun Vintage way) ambiance on the outside and very rustic Tex Mex vibe on the inside. They told us it would be 45 minutes and it was probably closer to an hour and 15 but we checked out the market across the street while we waited. We finally got seated and met our waiter, who I believe was named Jose (I should not have waited this long to do my review!) and he was awesome! Funny, attentive, and super friendly. We ordered the Queso Flameado as a starter. I had never had it nor ever seen anything like it but oh my goodness, it was DELICOUS. I ordered the Antiquas (cheese enchiladas) as my main meal and not only were they so good, but the portion size was huge as well. For $17 I definitely got my money's worth! I left full, happy, and would definitely come back the next time I'm visiting Houston. Well worth the wait!

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    Candente - Museum District

    4.1
    (639 reviews)
    8.8 mi
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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!

    Visited Candente while in Houston. The atmosphere was lively and bustling, making it easy to see…read morewhy this place is so popular. The service was good throughout the meal. We did have to ask for a bit of cleanup around our table from the previous guests, but considering how busy the restaurant was, it wasn't a major issue and was taken care of promptly. The food was very good and lived up to expectations. My only disappointment was the Bloody Maria, which wasn't seasoned properly and lacked the balance and depth of flavour I was hoping for. Overall, a fun, energetic spot serving very good food, with just a few minor details keeping it from being an exceptional experience. Saluti.

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    Pappasitos Cantina - Downtown

    Pappasitos Cantina - Downtown

    3.4
    (583 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    Great food. Very knowledgeable and friendly waitress…read more Amarachi was professional, and very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. She always had a smile and always had suggestions.. She kept our drinks filled, and the food arrived in a very timely manner. Amarachi made our dining experience at Papasito's a very wonderful night filled with good memories. The ambience in the restaurant was very nice, and very vibrant. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Talk to the manager and informed him about our great service and dining experience. The manager was a very pleasant and happy person. I highly recommend this rest

    Came in and was told that there was a 45 minute wait but they might get us in sooner. Not ideal,…read morebut we had enough time so we decided to wait. After having concerns after at the 45 minute wait mark that I saw several parties come in after us and get seated before us, I asked at the front counter and was told that we were 5th in line. Another 20 mins come and go, and I watch another party get seated much faster than us. I also watched countless parties walking in and just going to seat themselves in the bar area which I had asked about numerous times and was told no, that it was not self seating so we had to wait. Also watched many parties say they were a party of four and then have 8+ people and need a second table and it was accommodated. A big wow, I'm irritated moment was when a group of our own friends got seated before us and I had texted them 10 minutes after we got here telling them it was only a 45 minute line and then they had to walk here, putting them here at least 30 minutes after we were and they got seated long before us. At this point, I talked to the general manager about it and he told me he would go find out what was happening, but also told me that most of the tables in the restaurant we were set for large parties so because we were a small party we had to wait. He also admitted that many parties had joined together and had not notified the staff until being seated so that was pushing us back. I asked him how that was fair and shouldn't they be moved to the back of the line or denied the second table since people had been waiting literal hours for those tables? He told me he would be right back after he checked and of course he never came back. This conversation really made me watch even more that And I saw that tables that had already gotten their food were calling over friends from the cheer competition that they knew and then asking the they could grab the empty small tables near them and they were being told yes. So in essence, the manager was correct.... the big tables were unavailable to us because we are only a party of three and the small tables were also unavailable to us because they were allowing big parties to grab the small tables and bump all of us down. I heard it countless servers complained that people had just gotten in our station and were told just to serve them anyways. After waiting an hour and 45 minutes, we asked again and even though it had been a full hour since I last asked and were told that we were fifth in line they said there were four people in front of us... so it essentially meant that we hadn't moved up at all in placement . I finally spoke to another man who seated us within 10 minutes and told us that we would be able to order fast so we could be in and out of here in less than an hour.... Yet we saw another 20 minutes before anyone even came by our table. The food was decent at best. Lack of flavor was a big issue. Not worth the wait at all. Our waiter was nice which was good since everyone else was incredibly rude. One member of our party got something else rather than what she ordered and we did not have time to correct it however were shocked when we saw the price was over double than what she had actually ordered. The cheese enchiladas have meat in the sauce which defeats the purpose and when I had asked about vegetarian options when I got there, the cheese enchiladas were recommended and the vegetarian in our party ended up not being able to eat after waiting over 2 hours. Our fault for not waiting for menus since we were going to be VERY late, but why a staff member recommended it as vegetarian is beyond me... staff should either be familiar with the menu or say they do not know as allergies and things like being a vegetarian are non negotiable when it comes to food. Prices were super high for what we got. Got WAY more food for less at Ninfas and their food was a billion times better.

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    4.1
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    12.5 mi
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    Superica didn't impress me on a first dinner visit, but since then I've been back multiple times…read morefor weekend brunch, and each time has been consistently good. Parking can be challenging on weekends, but there is complimentary valet and a few extra spots in a lot across the street. There's interior and exterior seating, with cozy booths and tables. Service is friendly. Chips and salsa: Superica has some of my favorite chips, crispy and thin and perfectly fried. The avocado crema salsa and warm serrano pepper salsas are delicious with a mild kick. The bottled red salsa is fresh and green salsa packs a nice punch. Migas: Scrambled eggs with tortilla chips and cheese, choice of chicken versus chorizo on top, finished with fresh avocado. I really enjoyed this combination and the generous portion for the price. The eggs are well scrambled without being dry, and the pairing with cheese is proportional. The chicken was a touch dry, but some salsa solved that well. I enjoyed stuffing each component into a fresh tortilla and devouring it as a breakfast taco. Refried beans and rice: Really delicious. The refried beans are of the smoother variety without as much chunkiness, which I prefer, and topped with creamy cheese. I could have used a touch more tomato in the rice, but overall enjoyed the texture and flavor. Patatas with salsa roja, topped with egg: I enjoyed the flavors in this dish, but there was sooo much salsa. The potatoes were thus a little soggy, though still cooked well. The over medium egg was cooked nicely and complemented the potatoes with creamy yolk. Bacon: Really generous portion for $7 as a side, and cooked well. Crispy potatoes: I enjoy that these are fingerling potatoes smashed and roasted, but they could be crispier. They seem to be on the blander side on purpose to allow seasoning to taste, and I really like pairing them with the red bottled salsa provided at each table (probably due to their association with ketchup). Hotcakes: The literal star of every brunch, these hotcakes are consistently delicious. They're massive yet somehow cooked perfectly through so that they're fluffy and soft on the inside and just with a slight crunch on the outside. The pairing of the creamy warm (!!!) maple syrup is heavenly. Because of how huge these are, usually one is enough to share between two people, although they also come in stacks of two and three. For reference, we finished 3/4 of three between four healthy and hungry people and it wasn't for lack of trying. Whenever I crave weekend brunch, Superica is always a top option.

    Came here for an early lunch. This place was very busy, but didn't have to wait too long to get a…read moretable. My issue with this place is it seems like the entire lot was used for valet. So if you don't want to pay for valet you would have to park a little further out behind the building. We started off with their Chile con Queso. Anytime I visit Houston, ordering fajitas is a must. We did just that, ordered half steak half chicken. Most places however sell it by the pound, here it seemed you only got one option and it came with one side of rice and beans. Everywhere else I've ordered these, they serve it family style. Usually everyone at your table gets their own rice and beans. No here though. Here the fajitas are offered as an individual entree. The food was very delicious though. Both the chicken and the beef were seasoned snd cooked perfectly. The chicken was very tender and the beef had a nice char to it. The grilled onions were also very tasty. Overall we were really satisfied. It is a bit on the pricey side compared to other Tex Mex, and the unnecessary use of valet utilizing the parking lot through me off a bit. Not sure I'd return on my next visit, especially when I've already enjoyed other experiences a little more. At the least the food here is delicious and ultimately will always be the most important thing.

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    3.9
    (894 reviews)
    11.2 mi
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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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