We have used Uptown Catering for our youth leadership seminar for several years now, and they…read morecontinue to exceed expectations every single time. Their team is always professional, timely, and incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. Communication throughout the planning process is consistently clear, responsive, and organized, which makes coordinating large events so much easier. The food is always excellent -- fresh, well-prepared, and enjoyed by everyone attending our seminars. We truly appreciate the consistency and reliability they bring year after year. It's rare to find a catering company that maintains such a high level of quality and service over time. Highly recommend for any corporate or professional event!

I just catered breakfast for a family event with 20 people and spend $442 (including tip/delivery)…read more The food was mediocre and the portions were so small. I ordered "The Convention" breakfast which was "Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes and Buttermilk Biscuits" - it came with literally 20 tiny sausage patties and biscuits total. So one tiny sausage and biscuit per person. I didn't count the bacon but it was a similarly stingy portion. No one had more than two pieces. The eggs were bland. The potatoes were actually good. But overall, it was so embarrassing to have the food show up and it be these tiny trays of hardly any food for over $400. I would have been better off ordering individual dishes for each person from a local restaurant. I thought with the high Yelp and Google reviews I saw, this would be a safe bet! I also ordered a 20 mini pastries for $3.25 each which were like pastries you get at a 7/11. At least if you are overcharging, let the food be good and not like you unwrapped pastries from a Costco haul. Worst of all was the coffee which was watered down and disgusting. Everyone threw theirs out so I just dumped it. What an utter waste of money. Also they only sent 8 cups with the coffee even though the breakfast was for 20. Stingy and bland all around. If you are catering for a small group, please save yourself the trouble and embarrassment and just order takeout from a local restaurant. I wish I took pictures of the spread but I was just too upset. All I took was the coffee which you can tell even from the picture was watery. ***The menu listed the items but didn't say only 1, 1oz piece of bacon per person - that's absolutely absurd for a normal breakfast portion. Who would cater one piece of bacon per person?

Got the enchiladas catered for lunch. I do not think this should be on their catered menu, the…read morechicken and salisbury steak is much better. Would not recommend ordering this.

The food and service is amazing. They are very friendly. The food is home cooked like my mother…read moreused to make.

We get Las Brasas quite frequently for our company functions. The tacos/quesadillas/beans are very…read moretasty. The service is friendly and professional. I would recommend them for special occasions/birthdays/get togethers etc.

We used Tacos El Primo several years ago. We were hoping he was still as good as then. We were…read morewrong, he was much BETTER! Everything was organized , flavorful, and he did made to order tacos for all our party guests. He made sure everyone had plenty and even provided salsas, charro beans, napkins, utensils. He's super impressive! He is reasonably priced and worth booking!! We will definitely hire him again!!

Internet ordering only/ in a internet dead spot. no other…read moreway to order. watched 6 people leave in 5 minutes. cut the code ordering out and have another option. so lame. manager just standing there watching money just walk out the door

The very best tamales in town! All kinds of fillings, they are fully packed and very tasty!! Order…read moreforms are easily filled and food is ready when requested. Besides tamales, other dishes are prepared and packed with great care & are also most delicious, and the desserts are also the top of the line!! Prices are most reasonable too! Makena's Catering is a 5* caterer!!

Wow! Great tamales! Houston is a tough town to compete in but this place really does it. Great…read moreproduct.

I like the decor of this barbecue spot and think it's kind of cool that it's nestled into a…read moreresidential neighborhood. I ordered sliced brisket with beans and rice and coleslaw. I thought the portions were really good and the price was right too. The service was nice but unfortunately the brisket was not terrific but I did like their barbecue sauce that was served warm. I'll bet this place is good for catering events where barbecue is appropriate and appreciated. I'm thinking maybe I just caught them on an off night and I will try them again because they deserve a second chance.

First time coming here since we were in the area. At first I thought, oh no, no cars in the lot but…read morewe walked in and it was quiet. We sat down and were tended to immediately. Great choice, super friendly waitress, great, fast service. We ordered appetizers to start. Fried zucchini, armadillo eggs and boudin link. Everything was delicious, hot and quick to come to the table. The boudin link was just right spicy. The zucchini was delicious a little bit thin sliced but good. The chopped beef sandwich was great, lots of meat and super soft, great tasting bun. Bbq sauce on the side with pickles and onions. Huge sandwich. I definitely recommend this establishment and will be back soon.

I was just passing through downtown Houston when I was looking for a quick snack, and I stumbled…read moreupon this supermarket. what a surprise! The parking was a bit of a challenge, but it was easy enough because it was a calm Tuesday morning. To get from the parking area to the store, you just take the elevator one level down, and then you're right inside. This place is surprisingly big, filled with all kinds of snacks, cookies, and coffee. The highlight for me was their shawarma breakfast wrap. It was top-notch and exactly what I needed. You choose between whole wheat or white pita, and it's filled with scrambled eggs, your choice of fresh or sautéed spinach, and they add potatoes as well. Then they top it with shawarma chicken, tomato, and a delicious sauce. For $8.5 it was worth every bite. Hands down, a five out of five. I also tried their coffee, which was just a standard brew sitting in ice for hours and nothing special. At $2.50, it was fine, but nothing to write home about. The real stars were the cookies. I got a coconut pecan cookie and an almond crunch cookie, and both were absolutely delicious. I didn't have time to explore the whole store, but there was a great selection of fresh produce, chocolates, and all sorts of small treats. Overall, the staff were really friendly, and the entire visit was smooth. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. Five out of five stars!

A great find with a great location downtown! I found myself wandering back here multiple times…read morewhile in town for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plenty of healthy and not so healthy but delicious options, the breakfast chicken shawarma wrap was a great way to start the day with fresh squeezed orange juice. They have a great selection of salads and some sandwiches which were a quick and easy lunch. The MKT Bar had a warm bowl of chili on a cold day which was just what I needed. A great one stop shop with groceries as well!

My wife and I booked Maria's Kitchen for my son's birthday. The food was amazing and Guero was very…read moreprofessional and provided great service. We will definitely book Maria's kitchen again.

Good food and for a decent price ; Wishing her well and…read morewill be going back. We visited for lunch on the weekend

Love love this place!…read more I have 2 kiddos and 1 more on the way and both my husband and I work full time. To be able to pick up a meal, that I feel is reasonably priced, so that it takes the meal prepping time out of our hands is a huge help. And the food is delicious!. I love that when you go they do have samples out so you can taste it but I will warn you ahead of time. If you didn't come to get that dish that sample will change your mind and you will be walking out with it. Haha. I love that they have Monday deal and sale Saturday. So there are opportunities for a discounted price. If you don't follow them on Facebook then I highly recommend that you do so you can see what they have available each day and maybe snag a deal. I happened to see their Monday deal where I got 1 large entree and a choice of 2 items either a garden salad, bread, or a side for $22. See a meal you like that week or upcoming week and not make it in...then call ahead to reserve, have them place it in the freezer for you, and let them know when you can pick it up. So easy! I just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes so having the low carb options has been amazing. Now they don't have nutritional facts for you to see how much carbs and protein but if you are like me and have room to experiment with your blood sugar levels then this is worth it. Even my kids love the low carbs meals so it's a win all around. The store is in a shared shopping space but I've never had issues with parking. It's been easy to get in and out. They do have dessert options and one day will get to partake in it. I know I mention just the meal pick ups but they cater also. I haven't had to use that option but keeping that information in my back pocket for when I might need to cater food. Staff is friendly and have been able to answer my questions. Don't sleep on this place! Take some stress off of your meals planning and busy lives and grab some meals.

Great Premade meals, reasonably priced, easy reheating instructions really saves the day.read more