We came to here on a Friday night despite not having a reservation and snagged 2 seats at the bar. We were served by Zach, our bartender, and had THE BEST service arguably that we have ever had while out to eat. Ever. Zach was hands down amazing. Served us spicy mezcal margaritas that weren't on the menu but delicious!! Could not recommend bar seating more. We don't want to go anywhere else in the woodlands now. Thank you Zach!!!!!!! read more

Ojo de Agua - Zach's Spicy Mezcal Margarita - Mexican Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

We visited almost 6 weeks ago and they did not have a sign outside yet (just a small banner on the window) so it was a bit hard to find. They are located in the Trader Joe's shopping center, in one of the smaller strips between Trader Joe's and Starbucks. The place is quite busy for mid-day lunch time (almost completely full inside). They have many different types of ceviche on the menu so I had to try one. I got the salmon ceviche, which was very delicious! My friend had the tulum ceviche of mahi mahi and octopus. They're both served with a bowl of tortilla chips and plantain chips. His wife had the chicken enchiladas and she said they were probably one of the best chicken enchiladas she's ever had (they're from Mexico City so they've eaten their fair share of enchiladas). The place is bright and modern -- it fits right in with the vibe of the Woodlands area. The food is light, refreshing and flavorful. read more

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After hearing a lot of positive things about Ojo de Agua, I was excited to give Ojo de Agua a try, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. For drinks, the mango margarita was just okay--nothing particularly memorable. On the other hand, my mezcal and hibiscus cocktail was excellent and ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the lobster ceviche. Unfortunately, it was the biggest disappointment of the meal. It contained an overwhelming amount of apples, and the sweetness completely overpowered the lobster. The flavors never really came together, making it feel more like a fruit salad than a balanced ceviche. My mom ordered the salmon tostada. Before the dish came out, our waiter let us know that it was traditionally served with raw salmon. Since that wasn't what she was expecting, she asked for the salmon to be cooked instead. The staff was accommodating, which we appreciated, but even after it was cooked, the tostada was still lacking flavor and ended up being disappointing. My brother ordered the Mexican bowl and said it tasted like something he could easily make at home--and probably better. It wasn't bad, but it certainly wasn't memorable. To make matters more disappointing, every shrimp dish on the menu was 86'd during our visit, so none of the shrimp options were available. We were also looking forward to dessert, only to find out there was just one dessert option available, which felt very limiting. One of my biggest takeaways was that the menu feels unfocused. It leans heavily toward breakfast but also includes aguachiles, tacos, bowls, smoothies, and brunch dishes. Instead of having a clear identity, it feels like it's trying to be several different restaurants at once. On the positive side, the service was friendly, and the restaurant itself has a bright, modern atmosphere. While I appreciated the accommodating staff and really enjoyed the mezcal and hibiscus cocktail, the food simply didn't justify the price or the hype. Overall, I'd give Ojo de Agua 3 out of 5 stars. There were a few bright spots, but with several menu items unavailable, a very limited dessert selection, and dishes that generally fell short of expectations, it's not a restaurant I'd go out of my way to visit again. read more

Got the octopus with mole and it was so good, nice char on the octopus, and the mole had this deep, smoky-sweet flavor that made me want to just eat it with a spoon. The tortilla soup was a standout with fresh broth and crunchy chicharrones. Ended things with the dulce de leche shake with dates which was creamy and not too sweet. Honestly everything just tasted fresh and made with care. Service was excellent. Ambiance is elevated and modern. Already thinking about what I'll order next time. read more

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This is a new place over by the Trader Joe's I mentioned so it's easy to find as there's no sign. The sign is on their window so you have to look for it. They are still brand new so they didn't have everything on the menu, but I'm sure as they get more acclimated It will be really good. Our server Francisco was very very helpful in letting us know what they didn't have upfront and also making recommendations. The lavender martini was good a little sweet from the lavender syrup, but I tasted my husband's Michelada and I will have to say it was amazing if you like the Micheladas from Mexico mostly Cozumel area you get that dark Michelada mix this is exactly what it taste like so if you're looking for that, you have found it here. If not at least try it once it's delicious. The ambience is very beautiful, but I wasn't a fan of the chairs, but they're still comfy. They just seem a little casual for like outdoor outdoors. Great service they squeezed us in, since I didn't have a reservation. Our waiter was great and very personable. I did try some tacos on the menu that waiter Francisco (aka Pancho) recommended since my other item was sold out and I'll have to say very flavorful and did not disappoint. The aguachiles were OK not my favorite as I've had them better elsewhere. I just felt like the shrimp was a little slimy but I really like the fact that they put dragon fruit in there. I've never tasted it before until now, and when they bring you chips, they bring you banana chips as well! That was an awesome touch. I was eating everything. I definitely wanna come back and try a couple other things. Most important have a reservation, especially if you have a decent size party. They have some bar seating which I'm assuming is first come first serve and I would've sat there anyways. But make sure you have a reservation! read more

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I am highly disappointed with my experience at this location, especially since I decided to visit because I previously had a fantastic experience at the River Oaks location. We arrived right when they opened in the morning, only to be told that there was a four-hour wait for a table, or that we could sit at the bar. What made this completely unacceptable was looking into the dining room and seeing at most five tables occupied while the rest of the restaurant sat entirely empty. Turning away customers with an empty dining room because of poor planning or overbooking is horrible service. Management needs to learn how to pace and plan properly. I won't be returning. read more

We were excited to try this new restaurant, but unfortunately left feeling completely underwhelmed. The problems started almost immediately. We arrived around 2:00 PM when the restaurant was only about 30% full and were seated right away. The menu itself was difficult to read because the font is so tiny that you'll practically need the magnifier on your phone just to make out the items. After being seated, we waited 30 minutes before our waitress took our order. Then another 40 minutes passed before any food arrived. When my meal finally came out, it wasn't even what I had ordered. I ordered the mahi entrée that comes with tortillas, but instead was served three fish tacos. My husband and I pointed directly to the item on the menu that I had ordered, yet our waitress insisted that the tacos were what I had requested. They weren't. She eventually agreed to have the kitchen prepare the correct dish. Another 30 minutes went by with no update while she continued attending to other tables. We finally flagged down another server, who apologized and brought us chips and salsa. Twenty more minutes passed, and my meal still hadn't arrived. At that point, we asked for the manager. Unfortunately, that only made things worse. He explained that the oven was broken and assured us my entrée would be out in "two minutes" because it was already being plated. Thirty minutes later, there was still no food. Instead, he brought us guacamole and chips, which felt more like an attempt to buy time than solve the problem. When my fish finally arrived, it was undercooked and poorly presented. The manager offered to have it remade, but by then we had completely lost confidence. After hours of waiting, repeated excuses, and multiple promises that turned out to be untrue, we were fed up and already full from all the chips and guacamole. This restaurant appears to have opened before it was truly ready to serve customers. The staff clearly needs more training, the menu should be reprinted with a readable font size, and the kitchen needs significant improvement in both food preparation and execution. To make matters worse, throughout this entire experience, the owners and their children appeared to be dining in the same customer dining area. While there's nothing wrong with family being present, it wasn't a great look to see management enjoying a meal while guests were dealing with excessive delays, incorrect orders, and a lack of communication. At that moment, the focus should have been on helping customers and supporting a struggling staff. We wanted to support a new local business, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish. read more

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Rico rico rico y el guacamole ni se diga wonderful new addition to the The Woodlands. Welcome. read more

Ojo de Agua - Mexican Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

First visit and we were all very pleased with the service, the ambiance and the food was AMAZING! 4 of us each had a different dish and we couldn't quit bragging about how good it was! The ribeye tacos al pastor: Excellent!! The bowls- delicious, breakfast: great! Highly recommend this new restaurant!! read more

Food was great! And ambience was awesome I went during a Mexico game and it was pack si the service was a bit slow but I understand since it was packed read more

This was my first visit, and the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and very informative, which made for a welcoming experience. Unfortunately, the kitchen appeared to be short-staffed, and our food took longer than expected to arrive. The breakfast sandwich was very good and definitely a highlight of the meal. However, the corn tortillas were disappointing and were not something we enjoyed. While our waiter provided excellent service, the rest of the staff didn't seem particularly welcoming or friendly, which took away from the overall experience. Overall, the restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere and a lot of potential. With improvements to the kitchen's efficiency, a warmer overall level of customer service, and better-quality corn tortillas, I believe it could become an outstanding dining destination read more

I wanted to try this place because I had seen so many great TikToks about it. Unfortunately, after visiting, it felt like those videos were more hype than reality. The biggest disappointment was the service. Our waiter was rude, primarily directed his attention to the man at our table. He was rude to our children, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. As for the food, the aguachile shrimp had a terrible texture, and the lobster tacos were underwhelming. The only dish I genuinely enjoyed was the esquites. Overall, I won't be returning. Good service can make up for average food, but poor service completely ruined the experience for us. read more

I was told about this place that just opened so I stopped by after work.... Apparently reservations are required to get a table.... Odd bc it wasn't remotely busy. They sat us at the bar where kids were screaming and running around, later seemed to be related to the staff, very off putting as someone trying a new place. The staff wasn't very friendly or informative(mainly the host) Bartender was great just seem to need more assistance. Food was fantastic but the environment didn't give me the full opportunity to enjoy it. Take what you will from this. Think I'll try the other locations before I'd come back here. read more

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We didn't have reservations but found space at the bar. Chilaquiles were so good!! Can't wait to go again!

We had such a wonderful time here! The service was amazing from start to finish, and the food was fresh and delicious. My husband, daughters, and I shared the guacamole and chips, tulum ceviche, mahi mahi talla, burrata tacos, and rib eye angus tacos -- and honestly, every single dish was packed with flavor. The ambiance and decor were so calming and inviting, it made the whole experience even better. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal! read more