Came back last Sunday with my family because I have been wanting to try out certain dishes here. I was reluctant considering my last experience but decided to give it another try. We ended up having Daniel again as our server and let's just say he was a totally different server this time around. He was actually hospitable and engaging. I honestly thought maybe he was having a bad day the last time we dined. I was hoping he didn't recognize us because I didn't want any special or unwelcoming treatment just wanted a great experience. Needless to say, he did recognize us and after we closed out our ticket, he made a point to apologize for his demeanor. We were really appreciative and appreciated him redeeming himself. As for the food, everything was delicious just as I was expecting! We will most certainly be back!! read more

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We went as a small group for dinner on a Friday night, with reservations and sat indoors. There is excellent attentive staff to greet you and help you with the door and it's a romantically lit, medium loud, small footprint interior with maybe a dozen booths/tables inside and about the same in patio seating. The food is Mexican fine dining, and we all had the tasting menu. I personally loved the themes and the food was all beautifully thought out. The last star is missing because some of our food was not hot enough and the ice cream dessert was too icy. I would definitely come back because the flavors were great and I can't imagine getting this unique food anywhere else. I truly was inspired by the earthy flavors in the recipes. read more

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I've always seen this place but never tried it out until now and I'm so glad I did try it with my Fiance! When we went it was on a Thursday night around 6:30PM. It was not busy inside the restaurant, with only 3 tables including ours and 1 couple outside on their patio. It was a rainy, cloudy day so not too many people out and about. We were given the choice of a booth and our server came by very quickly to get our drink orders and waters. As we browsed the menu, we decided to order their guac for an appetizer and the crudo. I really enjoyed the guac and will definitely come back for that. It's very unique and different because it has sesame seeds and the chips provided were so crispy! For our entree, we ordered a few tacos and the short rib mole. We both enjoyed the mushroom tacos so much we ordered another set after we demolished the first set of tacos. To round out the dinner we got the banana dessert which was banana presented in 3 ways, and I really loved the presentation! Overall, the food was great, I would come back to enjoy the food again. What I couldn't enjoy was that our server was very social but didn't pick up that I wanted to spend more time talking with my fiance. While I can appreciate he was attentive to check on us to see how each dish was tasting incase something didn't come out correctly, I wished he wouldn't have stayed to chat longer with my Fiance and given us the chance to just talk together. (my personal preference since we are also currently in our wedding planning stages so have lots to cover). We definitely will come back again for the food- not a great place for larger groups than 6 as the interior is very small and quaint. Great for couples and small groups of 4 or 5 however! Price and reasonable for the food you get. :) read more

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By chance Maximo fell back on my radar. It's a cut intimate space perfect for date nights. Love the enclosed patio. We got to sit at a window table by the front door. Our server Geoff was entertaining and informative for the evening. He was great! We had a tough time deciding between the tasting menu (which is arguably one of the best deals in town) vs à la carte. In the end bc we love variety, decided on the latter. Guac- more mexicanized version served with nixtamalized chips. Ok, nothing I would have missed. Tuna tiradito- beautiful presentation and super umami and tasty. Duck breast from tasting menu- well cooked. Chicken Milanese- very filling, solid. Pepper (poblano) forward sauce as expected. Again the decision paralysis hit when it came to dessert- Geoff was kind enough to gift us one so we could have both! The Bunuelo was definitely a hit, not too banana-y in terms of the fake flavour, I thought it was perfect. Got to munching leftovers tres leches and even then it was still really good! Will have to see if the menu changes at all to finally do the tasting maybe! read more

I had a great time at dinner here! I have celiac (gluten-free) and I'm vegetarian and they had a few options available. They were aware of ways to minimize cross-contamination in the kitchen for gluten, and they also do not use any gluten in their fryer, which is great. The ambiance was nice, the service was friendly, and the drinks were unique and delicious! The tetela in particular was a unique dish that was a great balance of crunch/soft texture with a delicious sauce that it was served over. The cauliflower asada was also delicious and flavorful, with a great presentation. I look forward to seeing their rotating menu and hopefully more vegetarian gluten-free options the next time I visit here! read more

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Chef was so polite Food was great I love the experience I did chef testing But also try mushrooms taco I love the desert read more

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Yallll get here and quickly! The food is 10/10. Service exceptional. Presentation immaculate. I am truly a fan of the Local food group and their variety of offerings via their restaurants. I think Maximo has dethroned Local foods as my fave. They have revamped the menu and were offering a tasting menu. Let me tell you something, get closer! Run here don't walk! They started with charbroil and raw Oysters. I do not do raw oyster but these raw Oysters were phenomenal and now I may change my tune lol! Secondly we had a crab costra, covered in a cheese with cute little doll ups of sauce my favorite! The menu continued with a masa cornbread cake with a savory butter and cavier. Stay with me I'm taking you on a ride here. Next we cleansed our pallete with pineapple and taking before receiving the award wining truffle sope short rib. Yall everything was so damn good and we topped it off with this cutesy bananas custard in a shape of a banana and a bunuelo. Perfection! Additional shoutouts to the chef who cultivated this menu and pull elements from his Mexican heritage to formulate it. Now I'm greedy so I ordered the highly recommended mushroom taco and a fish taco again excellent. Lastly we had the Tres leches cake. Big wow and a demonstration as to how fish the ingredients are that they use. I a person who are lactose intolerant did not experience and gut issues after eating it! Kudos Local foods good! Kudos to the chef you have crafted an excellent menu and I will be back! Also I had a frozen margarita with tajin it was also 10/10 and a good size! Free street parking available across the street. They offer indoor and outdoor door seating and they have a bar. read more

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Great service & food! We've been there multiple times! Last night they had new items to the menu. We had their duck mole! Amazing! Crispy on the outside and juicy and tender! We also had their pork belly dish! It was so delicious with all the flavors combined together! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great little brunch spot with a patio spot near Houston medical district. It's in a nice area to walk off the meal after. read more

Maximo - Papas bravas, roasted oysters and chilaquiles divorciados - Mexican Near Me - West University Place, Texas

Stopped in for a girl's brunch since we had been looking for a while. We had tried previously however they were closed for a winter break. First impressions was frustrating. It was a group of four of us. Instantly the waitress/hostess told us we should have had a reservation which is funny since I had been checking but it had told me online that they didn't take reservations for brunch. To start, we had guacamole which was I felt was a tad pricey for the portion we got. I have that pictured with the chips provided. For the brunch menu, they had a variety of dishes made with uniquely sourced masa. I choice the masa cornbread Benedict. The cornbread was great. The sauce could have had a tad more flavor. Overall the quality of the food was good. I believe the portions for costs from everything from drinks to foods were a bit off. I liked the concept and I'm curious about dinner. read more

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We were so excited to go. I made a reservation. We sat down to order and the waiter informed us even though they have a long list of à la carte items that if one person orders the $45 tasting menu the other person is required to order it also. Where is the logic in that? I didn't want to order the tasting menu and the answer the waiter gave us was, "We don't wanna stress the kitchen. Then come back by yourself." read more

This group don't seem to get anything wrong! I love Milton's & tried Maximo for the first time last week.. service was good, food was delicious! read more

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This was a favorite restaurant before its switch to a "2.0" menu. I unfortunately don't enjoy the new concept nearly as much. It's tilted more "genuine" Mexican--elevated celebrations of masa, etc--but it all seems a little overly keen to impress. An enchilida with three dots of salsa, a tostada served on a ceramic geode, unremarkable mole on an igneous rock... IDK. I still love the vibe of this place, although it did feel like some regulars were receiving preferential service. I get it--but in a small place like this the impact of something like that is magnified. The margaritas are still probably the best in the city. I'd like to try again, but between the media buzz and Michelin nod, I can't shake the feeling that people "want" to like this place because it's progressive. read more

Worth the hype and they really earned that Michelin star. Out of the 6-7 dishes ordered) apps and entrees included I have to say I am obsessed with 4-5 of them with the others being just a little too showy and less good flavor. The service was the most exceptional I have had in the city by far and the restaurant is beautiful too. Would love to come back for happy hour food and just drinks/ dessert to try even more. read more

Great spot. All the tacos which were small and street style and looked amazing. I ordered the chicken mole quiche and it was quite filling and good. We also tried the guac which was unique and tasty. There were many dishes with tree nuts on their menu. There was someone seated near us with a tree nut allergy who managed to find items that worked for them but they did make sure to mention their allergy. I'd order the same items on a future visit. Pleasant service, outside and inside seating. read more

Maximo - Quiche - Mexican Near Me - West University Place, Texas

Amazing Mexican food! Like fine dining in Mexico! Every single thing I ate was absolutely amazing!!

We came to Maximo with a group of four to try the $45 tasting menu, which featured five curated dishes. Unfortunately, the experience was mixed--and not just because of the food. One of our friends is pregnant and wasn't able to eat everything on the tasting menu, including the raw oyster. We politely asked if she could order off the regular menu while the rest of us did the tasting, but our server, Soledad, had to bring over a manager. We were told that everyone at the table had to do the tasting menu, no exceptions. We asked if substitutions could be made, but the manager insisted it was "too much to substitute." In the end, we went ahead with the tasting menu for all four of us and shared the items our pregnant friend couldn't eat. To their credit, the manager did offer us complimentary chips and guacamole, which was appreciated. However, the more meaningful gesture would have been to show a bit of flexibility and accommodate our pregnant friend's dietary restrictions. Ideally, we could have all enjoyed the tasting menu while she ordered what worked for her from the regular menu. [TASTING MENU] +Chargrilled Oyster, Raw Oyster, and Mignonette Sauce - The raw oyster was bright and fresh, but the chargrilled one didn't stand out - 3/5 for the chargrilled oyster, 4.5/5 for the raw oyster +Squash Blossom Tetela, Epazote, and Salsa de Tomatillo - Nicely done. It looked like a flattened samosa, and the salsa de tomatillo was a highlight - 4/5 +Masa Cornbread with Chicatana Butter and Caviar - An interesting idea, but ultimately forgettable - 3.5/5 +Truffle Sopé with Short Rib, Huitlacoche, and Molé Negro - I didn't taste any truffle and found this dish underwhelming - 3/5 +Buñuelo with Vanilla Custard and Banana Ice Cream - Easily the best part of the night. The banana-shaped ice cream was great and paired well with the buñuelo and custard - 4.5/5 Service throughout the night felt disorganized. Our server seemed unsure at times, and the bill process was clunky enough that we had one person pay just to simplify things and Venmo later. In the end, the food was fine, but nothing left a lasting impression. The lack of flexibility with the menu and uneven service left a sour taste. I wouldn't rush to return. read more

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This cozy restaurant has got hospitality and food down pat. The small dining area made us feel like we were eating in a chef's home, only opened to closest family. Every morsel of food tasted homemade and carefully crafted to provide a flavor experience. We tried the tasting menu and it was a delight. Our server did well with timing and explaining each dish's detail with enthusiasm. The cocktails were delicious and unique. I'll be back! read more

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We did the tasting menu with the drink pairing for a birthday experience! So much fun! The food was fantastic with flavors on flavors. Presentation was perfection - done with great care. Every dish was explained, table wiped up between as needed, and water continually refilled. We ordered an additional two items off the menu to share and taste - the duck mole and the tacos (one of each type). Everything was so good!! Sondra was our server and was thorough without hovering but there were so many others that brought and cleared plates and waters that the service was impeccable. The ambience is intimate and comfortable - like you're visiting home, the food upscale, and the pricing reasonable. I'd go back in a heartbeat! read more

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I will definitely be coming back here!! We wanted to check this place out because it got a bib gourmand on this year's Michelin guide, and we specifically wanted to try the 5 course tasting menu for $45. Safe to say it did not disappoint. We also got the additional $30 alcohol pairing with the tasting menu, and I personally thought it was worth it. We sat outside, and it was so cute, and the weather was amazing for this. I love the fountain outside because it makes you feel really serene and peaceful, and I like how separated the tables are outside because you're like one among 6 tables. Inside looked a lot more intimate and crowded. The service was amazing. Our waiter explained what every drink and dish we received was and what was in them, and there was one person (maybe the manager?) who was always walking around to each table and checking in if we ever needed anything and just overall being really attentive and nice. The first dish was a tuna tostada, and the tuna was to die for. The quality was insane, and I've rarely had tuna that melted in my mouth like that and was sliced nice and thin. The only qualm I had with that dish was that there was a little bit too much chili oil on it, so it felt like there was an extra layer of oil I didn't need on it. The masa cornbread and the enchilada dishes were both super delicious and solid because the sauces on the dishes were so tasty. The enchilada dish had 3 sauces that you mix together to make one, and it tasted kind of like a mint chutney!! So good. The masa cornbread was made so well and was so fluffy and light. The flavors of the sauce paired really well with the saltiness of the caviar. The duck dish was my absolute favorite. The duck could not have been prepared better, and everything on the dish had purpose and was meant to be there. I loved how cute the dessert dish was with the banana ice cream, but I personally thought it could have been sweeter just because the sherry it was paired with was incredibly sweet. The best part of the night was that they were so kind to give me a free tres leches because we were celebrating my birthday!! And it wasn't even a small dessert. The tres leches was quite big considering we had just finished a 5 course meal. The strawberry jam on it made it one of the best tres leches I've ever had. Overall, the tasting menu had a great progression where I started to feel full after the duck dish right in time for the dessert. Will definitely come again. read more

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Excellent food and lovely ambiance. Honestly the pricing for the quality of food and skills displayed is unbeatable. I sat at the bar and honestly it was so enjoyable to interact with the staff throughout the dinner. I have to come back for brunch. I ordered about two things from every section and the only thing that fell flat were the roasted oysters. They were tasty but flavor wise felt more muted than all the exciting flavors from other dishes. Thanks to all the staff! read more

Oh, I like it here. I like it bc it's quaint, not sprawling- feels intimate and like therefore greater care can be taken. I like it because it feels intentional. I like it because there is parking. I like it bc you can see clear thru to the back of the kitchen. And I like it bc the bartender was enjoying himself, and it showed. He sent me his fav taco, sat next to the one I originally ordered. He sent me mushroom which I don't like but I LIKED the taco, people! Drink was as-advertised: boozy and smoky. App was a wonderful play on Guac with that tomatillo chimichurri. Friggin yum. Fish taco was well done, the pickled fresnos really set it off. I have to come back and try the charred broccolini, the cauliflower and the shrimp tostada before I give my final star. But, Maximo, good show! Two word review: truffle masters. read more

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Great food, great service, and ambiance! Definitely going back and strongly recommend for others. Perfect date night spot or place to take out of town guests. read more

Maximo - Wagyu Carne Asada and chicken Milanesa pasta. - Mexican Near Me - West University Place, Texas

This is a great neighborhood Mexican spot. The tacos are very tasty, especially the fish one. Overall, excellent food. The place is well decorated, but it's small. read more

Maximo - Mexican Near Me - West University Place, Texas

Food was great. The tres leches was perfect. Great date night spot. Great service as well. read more

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Truly great brunch experience, already can't wait to go back. Their electric frozen marg was so good and refreshing, not to mention very sizable! We ordered the mole Benedict and sope de papas with shrimp chorizo and both were great. Service was friendly and attentive and the interior is decorated very tastefully. Their outdoor space also looked really nice. Overall highly recommend read more

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Simple yet deliciously prepared dishes. We tried the chef's menu to experience a bit of everything. The flavors were delicate and the presentation on point. Our waitress was attentive. The desserts had just enough sweetness, exactly how I like it. The sangrita tango was very refreshing. read more

Maximo - Squash blossom tetela - Mexican Near Me - West University Place, Texas

I'm having a hard time recommending this place; not because it is bad, but because it's so good and I want to be able to get a seat. All joking aside, this was a wonderful experience. Shareable deliciousness. The staff were as incredible as the food. Wow, wow, wow. A tastebud delight. read more

Great food! Love the authentic food and creativity. Great drinks too! Can't believe this is tucked away in West U.

Excellent experience. Love the creative food. This time we had the very reasonably priced tasting menu. The duck with mole was the main event and it was substantial after several tasty morsels. I think this restaurant is exceptional. read more

Phenomenal. They've mastered elevated dining at reasonable price prices and great ambiance. The service was outstanding ( from hostess, to server, to runners of the food explaining the details of the dish). The plating was beautifully done and the experience there was fabulous and we will be returning soon. Of course the food was outstanding. You can tell they use fresh clean ingredients and the dishes flavor all shine. We had Hamachi, yellow fine tuna and roasted oysters for starters. Mains included the trio of tacos and shrimp flauta. Next time the duck, branzino and carne Asada as other diners were raving about those. read more

Incredible! After eating here we learned the chef has been nominated for the Rising Star award. Don't miss it! Reasonable tasting menu, presentation was stunning, and great cocktails. read more

Maximo - Mexican Near Me - West University Place, Texas

Fabulous in every way! Maximo's has a great vibe and is quaint. Really wonderful menu with authentic Mexican flavors. This is not Tex Mex but truly elevated Latin cuisine. Our server was on top of the menu and was able to speak to several food allergy requests, which was very helpful. read more

Tonight we had the pleasure of enjoying our Friday meal at Maximo. It's a hidden gem in West U in the cutest spot, it's cozy & warm. Miles was our waiter tonight & he went above & beyond for our meal as soon as we sat down. The drinks & food were absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. read more

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This is one of the best dining experiences we have had. Every single foh employee took time to greet us, ask how everything was, open every single door, guide us through suggestions in detail with history of the dishes and mindset of the chef. The manager/owner(?) even took time to talk soccer with our eight year old son. EVERY single thing we put in out mouth was delicious and extremely well balanced. We took advantage of the chef menu with the drink pairings which is offered daily and highly recommended. My wife and I have never had a mole we have liked even a little bit so we were hesitant on some of the offerings but sometimes you just have to go for it and holy cats are we glad we did!! Thank you so much Maximo for being so professional, gracious, and excellent at what you do. read more

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I was anxiously waiting for El Toro to reopen and excited to see Maximo. We went on a weekday evening (probably Wednesday) and parking was a breeze across the street. We considered sitting outside with the many other outside diners, but I was wearing jeans in June and couldn't take the humidity. A table inside opened up right as we entered. Seating was pretty tight, but still comfortable. Started with the salsa and house-made chips! Very flavorful!! We tried taco plate with the soup (later found out from a friend that she loves that same soup served at Lee's Den)! The fungi taco had three different mushrooms, delish! read more

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Hidden gem. Gourmet food in a casual settling. Very creative unique dishes. Wonderful flavor. Great service. Enjoy!

2nd time going and this visit was honestly better. We had Geoff as our server. His recommendations in getting the duck and tuna taradito were extremely memorable. Their menus have changed for the better last time we were there. read more

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Maximo is a gem! As soon as you walk in you're welcomed and seated. The food was delicious We got the shrimp queso which was mouth watering. everything we ordered was great and the house made hot sauce topped everything off. Josh came by to ask how everything was doing and was so kind as to bring by a bottle of the hot sauce after hearing me rave about how good the sauce was. Service impeccable and food was fantastic. Will be back when in Houston read more

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Southside Place is a great neighborhood for Maximo, the self descirbed playful take on Tex Mex is calm and inviting to the folks who live and eat in the area. Southwestern feel to the interior and exterior design, with clay floors and tejano art pieces and decor. The order style is counter walk up with food brought out to you later, though our lunch time visit was done table side (which I think is better tbh). The menu is streamlined to a couple of shareables like chips and salsa, queso, and guacamole. The stand out for me was the Campechana, incredibly fresh and tasty seafood with a large percentage of the cocktail being shrimp and crab instead of filler fruits. The rest of the menu is about a half dozen versions of tacos at $7/pop and a couple burritos and sandwiches. I got 4 tacos that I'll give the run down on: Barbacoa 4/5 - fairly routine gentrified taco that's presented minimally with just the slow cooked meat and some pickled onions and cilantro. Would've like maybe a more heavily seasoned or unctuous take on this item. Tempura Mushroom 4/5 - I liked the attempt here with the hen of the woods fried mushroom that delivered on some earthy flavors. Some of the better dishes I've tried lately have been with this type of ingredient and I think this is worth trying on a visit. Didn't finish the other 2 Fish taco 2/5 - the cod was fried and stayed quite delicate to the point I had to check if it was cooked completely (it was). But this ended up being a pretty soggy offering. Heavy with the sauce and the batter was no longer crispy by the time is was served. Was the case not just for me but the other two members of my table who ordered. Sweet Potato 1/5 - I had thought this would've been a slam dunk, but unfortunately this was not able to be converted. Sweet potato was too thick to be cooked all the way though, and neither me or my buddy had a desire to finish this taco. Not a big fan of the kale topper either and it just fell flat overall. Quality of ingredients and atmosphere is very apparent, but for me this was a fun one time visit. Maybe a couple of margs would've changed my opinion, but I had to get back to work after. read more

Maximo - Campechana - Mexican Near Me - West University Place, Texas

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