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    Molina's Cantina

    3.2 (225 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MOLINA'S CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Michael S.

    I've been visiting the Molinas Westheimer store for a very long time. They may have gotten some new kitchen staff bc the food quality has made some impactful improvements. The fajitas are fresh and moist with generous portions. The cheese enchiladas are some of my favorites in town. Overall it's difficult to make a wrong decision when ordering from Molina's. Most of the lunch portions are the same size as the dinner portions at a generous discount. I highly recommend the lunch if your schedule permits but you won't be disappointed either way. The El Compadre margarita is my go to and they have some good beer options but nothing on draft. I personally don't care for the house margaritas as I find the house tequila they use does not settle well. Note, that the happy hour is excluded to the bar area. It's a nice spot with several televisions on either side. If you're in the area give Molina's Westheimer an opportunity.

    Tom C.

    We went to Molina's on a cold, damp January night and instantly felt better about life after entering their doors. Friendly service. Chips and salsas were ok. Queso was good. The house frozen margarita is one of the best in Houston. You gotta get one or two. Beef burrito was excellent. Charro beans ok. Rice was so-so. Chicken flautas with sour cream and guacamole were excellent. And a special treat at the end - praline candies. Nice touch Molina's.

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    Clarence B.

    Flew into Houston for a graduation and we looked for something to eat we can only eat in Houston, and we found Molina's!! Service was great from the moment we walked in the door. Learned a lot about the restaurant while I waited. Can't speak to ambiance but it seemed like a family Tex-Mex restaurant with pictures and decorations. The flavor of the food was outstanding I just wish there was more of it!!

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    Amber A.

    Never again. Found some type of wire in my rice and I all got was a "sorry." Don't eat here.

    Berly's Burrito - flour tortilla filled w/ beef or chicken fajita meat, covered w/ chili con carne, topped w/ melted cheese with double rice
    Kim T.

    Always great to come here. Though the Meyerland one is closer to me. Chips and salsa were always filled when needed. I ordered the Berly's Burrito - flour tortilla filled with beef or chicken fajita meat, covered with chili con carne, topped with melted cheese with double rice and it came out hot and delicious. Service was great. Will be back for a baby shower in September! They have a private room.

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    Maria S.

    I give them credit for the nice wait staff. The chips are probably not made at Molina's. The red and green salsas are just ok. I had a grilled fish taco. It comes with two corn tortillas. The relish it comes with is spicy. If I would have known I would have asked them to hold the jalapeños. The rice is good, just a normal Mexican rice. I wish their black beans weren't cooked with lard. Parking is plentiful and security drives around in a golf cart. Unless friends are gathering there like they did this evening, I wouldn't choose this place. They need to upgrade their chips and salsa.

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    D T.

    First visit we had here for dinner. The service was fantastic! I ordered a combo meal-taco had lots of meat & lettuce. Tostada had beans & lettuce all topped with red salsa. It was all fresh- not a lot of any seasoning. The chips & dip were spicy. We had a cheese queso dip with sausage -it was very good. My cheese enchilada was flavorful & was accompanied by a chip cup with queso over- very good.

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    Excellent customer service, the servers were very kind and the restaurant environment was very welcoming.

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    Gracias Alison! Hope to see you soon, Ricardo Molina

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    Very nice atmosphere. Food and service were good. Good part of town. Little disappointed in salsa

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    Always fun dining there whenever in Houston. Always recommend to visitors. Great dining memories.

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