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    Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen

    4.1 (565 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    This dish was delicious
    Marcelo S.

    Great place to eat in City Centre. Came for an after trip celebration after Argentina won there game at World Cup and wanted some Argentinian/ Uruguay food. Know for great service and authentic comer we had to return. Service was phenomenal and glad we came early because even on a Tuesday night this place was packed. Several private wine rooms are available and can eat at their limited seating bar or outside if not too caliente Looking forward to a return visit..

    Mango Salad
    Lena S.

    I have passed by Sal y Pimienta my whole life since I grew up in this area and this place has been here for as long as I can remember. One day my family and I finally decided to try it. We started with the Caesar salad, empanadas, the mango salad, and ceviche. The Caesar salad was honestly amazing and ended up being the highlight of the night. The ceviche was okay. The mango salad was literally just shaved mango stacked into a tower with sauce on top, which was a little disappointing and kind of felt like the start of things going downhill, but I brushed it off. We like ordering a lot of appetizers and then sharing a main at the end, so for the main we ordered picanha and another steak with a side of potatoes to share. When the steaks came out and we cut into them, they were both basically raw. We asked for medium and one of them was definitely on the rare side, so rare that we had to send it back. They recooked it, but even then it was still chewy and not enjoyable. We really tried to give it a fair shot and ordered a good variety of plates to understand the restaurant better, but even with that it just did not work out for us flavor-wise. Because I have seen this restaurant for so many years and it is still open in a big area like CityCentre, I had high hopes and really wanted to like it. That is why I left feeling disappointed. The surprising part is that my favorite dish ended up being the Caesar salad, even though it is not what the restaurant is known for. I never like speaking down on places and this is just my opinion, but the food did not live up to the expectations I had. The one thing I will give credit for is the staff. They were very kind and helpful. One of the hosts even brought out an iPad, showed us pictures, and went through the menu with us. I wish I got his name because he was great. I am not sure if I would return. The service was good and the ambiance is nice, but the food just fell short for me. If someone is curious, I would still say try it for yourself because everyone has different taste, but for me it just did not hit the mark.

    Lamb Lollichop
    Sandra D.

    This is a restaurant with great potential... if you get the correct server. The food is tasty, steaks are juicy, great variety of meta cuts. Very roomy, they have a room for special events. Big selections of wines and good cocktails Our steak was delicious as well as the Lamb Lollichops (as appetizer). My only "complaint " will be that our server looked unhappy helping us, rushed us through the menu. Other servers were nicer and gave us better service, so not all of them are bad. I may give it another try

    Frozen Chaja
    Morgan W.

    HRW review: This place was a surprise pick by my friend. The chimichurri and snacks you begin with was so good! i had a shrimp and wagyu ground beef empanada. I preferred the shrimp over the other but the creamy avocado salsa was a great pairing with both as well. i later had a NY strip with potatoes and vegetables. You know the potatoes were fresh because there were a few chopped potatoes in it. my steak was under and then reheated and it was over but the seasoning and char initially were really good. For dessert had a chaja- okay i've never had this before but out of all of the desserts i had this month this was one of my favorites. peaches. meringue. it was so good. This place is worth a try. Service was great. And it's definitely a date night or business meeting kind of place!

    Ciara D.

    First time visiting (during Houston Restaurant Week), I ordered the empanadas, tenderloin, and cuatro leches. This restaurant is located in city centre so parking is available in the garage. Service was good. The empanadas were also good I had the chicken and the waygu. The chicken was actually more flavorful than the chicken. The tenderloin was amazing. The issue was the mashed potatoes. While these were fresh made, they were served cold. The plate gave the tenderloin was made on site but the potatoes had been waiting on the plate for 45 mins before it was served to me. The cuatro leches was not my speed. Someone else who likes caramels infused in their cake might like it. The whipped topping was also Super THICK. Ambiance was nice and for me to visit during the week, it was quite packed. They also have multiple party rooms.

    Latreca W.

    Salt and Pepper translated. I have not been to this restaurant in ages but it was everything I remembered and more! The staff were historians, funny, and welcoming. That said....do not try to sculpt your own dish here because the answer will he no! I didn't mind...you can't come in and disturb someone else's masterpiece. The restaurant is small but quaint. It takes you back to a spot that you would see in Brazil or Argentina. The food was amazing! From the empanadas, to the homemade chips and the chinichurri sauce. I highly recommend!

    4 leches
    Alejandro C.

    Came here for my anniversary dinner with my fiancée and food was excellent as always, this has always been our spot to go to. Steak was packed with amazing flavor and very soft!Staff is great and very attentive!

    Calamari Strips
    Nena K.

    Great spot for happy hour and service was exceptional; Good deals on drinks and appetizers, and light-hearted atmosphere. The empanadas and flatbread were my favorites!

    Zach H.

    Uruguayan steak house in City Center. They have a few private rooms and then the basic open floor plan (a little loud in there) with tables and a bar. Staff are all friendly and seem to know their stuff. I was there for a work dinner and we shared the: Empanadas (beef and chicken) which was delicious and cut in half for easier sharing, pork lollipops (yum), and the calimari which was just okay to me. They also give a chip/bread basket out. For my main I had the asada which came with potato mix. The steak was 10 oz, cooked perfectly medium rare and the sweet potatoes in the mix were fire! The filets looked good too. Shared the 4 Leches cake at the end to top of a solid meal with good cadence of food coming out. The wine selection was great.

    Lamb Lollichop
    Seema K.

    Good starters but entrees were just ok. Service was great but we had long wait despite reservations and that added to our parking issues. Empanadas were good, ceviche was just a mistake and nothing like other Latin places, calamari was good, steaks and fish were ok. Not many options for non beef eaters. But crab claws seemed a good option. Due to delay had to rush them for to go, But that was an utter mistake as they smelled like fish, while they should not smell bad if fresh. Yes stake claws smell bad. Not sure why they were so bad, despite high price and had to throw just as I reached home. We paid over $325 for lunch, no drinks, that is a whopping amount and would any-day need credit for it.

    pasta
    Katie N.

    Had a wonderful time at our feast. Good quality meats cooked to perfection and served on the tableside asador. It was all about the meats - sides were good but nothing to write home about, but the meats were absolute perfection! Excellent empanadas and desserts, too. They have a nice private room for small group reservations at no cost - perfect for our group of 10. The staff were all incredibly knowledgeable and provided excellent service with a very friendly demeanor. Dinner was never rushed. Santo truly loves his job and has such a great outlook on life, and he was incredible. I loved this opportunity to try traditional flavors of Uruguay and Argentina, and I highly recommend them!

    Mmmmm
    Zo M.

    Have wanted to do HRW Houston restaurant week for years in Houston. After seeing this restaurant participating to give a portion back of proceeds to feed the homeless , had to make a reservation. A friend asked to do brunch today and could not have had a better meal. Jose , our server , took excellent care introducing the menu for HRW and it did not disappoint. We both ordered the zucchini crusted pizza that was reconstructed into pure deliciousness. Made with zucchini, EVOO,basil, thyme , egg , mozzarella, and parmesan cheese set on top of greens and decorated with sliced thin radishes looked more like art than a meal. It was so delicious. I would certainly return for that 1st course. Our 2nd course was the Pollo a la Parilla.All natural chicken breat served with a light delicately spiced quinoa salad. The chicken came out perfectly tender from the wood burning stove and was a large 2 piece meal that will be calling us back to dine again.Sooo good!!! The ambiance inside was warm and inviting. It is set close to other big chain restaurants that are not very intimate and often too noisy to talk. I felt very welcome and taken care of in this family owned establishment. We even met Saldo from Honduras as we were leaving who gave us a great explanation of the history of Sal y Pimienta and welcomed us to come again. The restaurant itself was easy to find in City Centre off I 10 .Highly recommend a return for brunch and worth a return during HRW!!!

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    Barbie W.

    The service from the waited was great and food also but management is horrible. To be specific the manager Jose has an attitude and he does not communicate well and almost did not seat us when we first arrived. We had a cupón and by accident we purchased the 4 people not 2 , he came aggressively and demanded we payed the bill without an explanation clearly looking for a public embarrassment . If you come here just stay away from having such encounters

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    Wonderful environment and atmosphere, not to mention the delicious food! Will definitely be coming back

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    Is parking available or complimentary by restaurant?

    Plenty of free parking in garages or can pay for parking in limited spaces in front of restaurant.

    What's the parking like? Valet?

    Hi, we do have a different options for PARKING: Street parking (some free & some paid parking)… 

    How much is the Sunday buffet?

    $35.00 per person and well worth it

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