This is one of my favorite restaurants in town, specially because I'm from South America and the…read moretaste is splendid and delicious, super tasty. The people that worked there are always super nice, I recommend you to go with no doubt. The whole place is always clean, shining with I love.

Ordered lomo saltado with maracuyá. Both delicious and authentic flavors. Friendly and quick…read moreservice. Welcoming ambiance. I'll definitely come back!

I LOVE THIS PLACE. They never let me down the food is immaculate I always get pupusas and they are…read moremouthwatering.

The mariscada is one of my favorites. However they do skimp…read moreon the chicharron when you order it with yuca. Not worth it. The service is very friendly. They have naughty list of people on their walls on who not to service lol

Best pupusas ever. Everything is absolutely delicious and I'm treated like family every time I step…read morein, it's a nice laid back spot but it's filled with soul, from the staff to the food.

Customer service was horrible. The food was ok. I dined in early Sunday evening. Asked the waitress…read moreif it was self seating, gave me a-bit of an attitude and said, this area is for take out only. Sat myself ordered immediately. I had already seen the menu online. She brought the food. She brought the food I said Thank you, and she looked at me crazy. Never came back around. Never offered another beverage or checked on food. I WONT be coming here again. I wanted to try a new pupusa spot, but was very disappointed. Would have been better off going to my usual spot off Harrisburg Pupuseria Olocuilta. Great service and delicious food.

If I had to choose one word to summarize my experience at Mamajuana Café, it would be: perfect…read more The restaurant describes itself as a Latin American dining experience. Our waitress explained that the menu is a fusion of Dominican and Japanese cuisine. Since I have never visited either the Dominican Republic or Japan, I cannot speak to its authenticity. What I can say with confidence is that they have mastered flavor. The team at Mamajuana Café clearly pays attention to every detail--from timing and presentation to the thoughtful combination of ingredients and spices. Every dish felt carefully crafted and intentionally prepared. I only wish I lived closer so I could return more often and explore more of the menu. We ordered the burger and the filet mignon, and I highly recommend both. In fact, the burger was excellent. My only regret is ordering something familiar instead of taking the opportunity to try one of their more unique creations. If our first visit is any indication, Mamajuana Café is a place well worth returning to.

My friend suggested this place. When I seen it was Latin American with a hint of Caribbean, I was…read moreimmediately turned off. However, you don't just a book by its cover. The food was good. The vibe was everything. Our waiter, Chelsea was amazing. Super personable and overall sweet. She definitely added to the experience. Ya'll... this place is amazing. The vibe, the decor, the music, everything was great. The food was amazing. The drinks strong. I looked at the menu before arriving and I was just going to get a drink. But no. They have an all day brunch on Sundays only. Definitely take advantage of that. They have bottomless mimosas with your choice of a specific meal item for $50. It's a great deal if you're a mimosa person. I am. I will be returning.

In H town for a few days this was my first dinner on my list to try in downtown. Great experience…read more Service was on point. Hostess was incredible and our server took great care of us with some quick draw recommendations. Nice setting with a view of downtown. Quiet, which was perfect for catching up with an old friend. We got sushi, apps and a steak. All of it was awesome. Short rib tacos were awesome. The Angry Scorpion Roll was my personal fav. Can't go wrong.

Amazing food, if a bit overpriced. Try the guac and the ceviche, both are excellent. I also highly…read morerecommend the salads. I'm told the steak and cocktails are great as well, so I'll have to come back to try those. 10/10 service and a lovely interior.

This place is delicious and authentic. great service as well. we will be ordering from them again!read more

I called to find out directions nobody speaks English and can't give me the correct directions. Too…read morebad they're losing business disappointed and then they just hung up on me twice rude

I have been to this place quite a few times. The portion size of their entrees is great. The prices…read moreare reasonable as well. The empandas were fantastic. I have found that some other places the breading (maza) is very thick and with little filling meat. Not the case here! The fresh natural fruit drinks were really good as well. The Bandeja Paisa is a given must try for people new to Colombian food. The only constructive criticism would be that the music. I love Salsa, Merengue, Valenatos but the music was a little too loud to have a conversation with my family and guest. The staff was receptive and was able to lower the volume. Overall it's been a great experience and very nice having a Colombian restaurant on the southeast side of Houston.

Came for a birthday day dinner never been but Good arepas if you looking for some Colombian arepasread more

This restaurant has been on my list for a very long time. I finally made it in tonight and we had…read morean amazing time! The customer service is great, the food is great, the decor is amazing! I also have to give them five stars for keeping the restaurant ice cold during the summer heat in Houston, Texas, it was very comfortable, so I appreciate that. The food was phenomenal. I think my favorite was the taquitos Dorado's. Second was the dessert. Third was the Barbacoa. Everything was top-notch and made to the highest level of quality. The presentation here is amazing. The customer service is great., They kept our drinks full and made sure we had everything we needed. I will definitely keep coming here and bringing out-of-town guest here. I brought some people here from the Midwest, and they were simply amazed by the type of food that you can get in Houston, Texas. So authentic so good. Top-notch.

Xochi -- Houston Restaurant Week…read more All right, we hit up another Houston Restaurant Week, and this time we decided to check out Xochi, a Oaxacan Mexican restaurant located in downtown Houston. Xochi is known for award-winning chef Hugo Ortega, so of course, we had to see what all the hype was about! We decided to drive downtown instead of taking an Uber, and the valet was only $11, which they conveniently added to our bill. Once we walked in, I immediately loved the atmosphere. The restaurant is beautiful, with Mexican/Aztec-inspired artwork and décor throughout. Everything felt very upscale, professional, and clean. Our waiter, Isaac, was fantastic. Since we weren't familiar with a lot of the terminology on the menu, he took the time to explain the dishes and ingredients to us, which was really helpful. Of course, since it was Houston Restaurant Week, we started with drinks! Drinks aren't included in the HRW menu, and I ordered a margarita. Clearly, I did NOT read the ingredients carefully because it was made with mezcal -- and I do NOT like mezcal. I let them know that it was completely my mistake, and they happily took it back and made me a regular margarita. I was honestly impressed because I know restaurants can sometimes be funny about sending drinks back, especially when it's the customer's ordering mistake. The margarita was really good and nice and strong, just how I like it! First Course Since we were with our girl group, everyone ordered something different so we could try a little bit of everything. We had the taquitos, the mamalita, and the empanadas. Everything was really good! The mamalita was basically a small masa pancake topped with pork rib. I will say, it is VERY small, so don't expect a huge portion. But it was really flavorful and definitely worth trying. Second Course For the second course, we tried the barbacoa, which was a grilled steak served with a sauce that you pour over it. Personally, I really liked the steak with the sauce. Some of the others in our group weren't fans of the sauce, so I guess that's one of those to each their own situations! We also had the braised beef cheeks, which were incredibly tender and flavorful, and the wood-grilled octopus, which was another solid choice. Third Course Now, I'm a pretty plain girl when it comes to dessert, so I went with the mango sorbet. It was sweet, refreshing, and exactly what I expected. But then there was the dessert Xochi is known for -- the Cacao. It's basically a beautiful white chocolate cocoa pod, and when you open it up, it's chocolate EVERYTHING -- chocolate, chocolate ice cream, chocolate goodness -- with passion fruit inside to add a little brightness. Final Thoughts Overall, I'm really glad we chose Xochi for Houston Restaurant Week. It's actually been on my list for a couple of years, but I'm not sure I would have made the trip there on a regular night without HRW giving me the push. I'm happy to finally say I came, I saw, and I ate! Is it a resturant i would repeat, likely not... but i also don't retry resturants often anyways!

A true hidden gem!! This small but mighty spot is tucked away in the Montrose area. An incredible…read moreexperience featuring delicious flavors and fresh food. Great portions served and friendly service! Would definitely recommend!

Absolutely enjoyed lunch today at this cute little spot! The food was delicious, the service was…read moreamazing, and I couldn't be more content. I came here because of the positive reviews. Glad to say that I, too, am leaving a positive review! :)