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    Tacos El Jaibo

    3.6 (23 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Mexican Hamburger

    Food is horrible here!!! I order a burger and the meat was not even cooked properly. The green sauce had mold in it, this place needs to be shut down!!! I've never encountered such a bad customer service in my life, the waitress seemed that she was forced to be there and did not like her job at all. One of the owners or manager came to speak with me and she was not nice. She did not help to solve the issue and inter got more upset with me, THE CUSTOMER. At this point if anyone is gonna open a business, you have to learn how to treat your customers.

    This is an almost $3 taco.
    Anaizza Q.

    I've always came here for tacos with my family but today was the second time I wasn't happy with the food , I ordered a torta la barda to go and some tacos the tacos barely had any meat in them and they forgot to give me the chicharrón for my tortas. Also the red salsa they give you was bad and had a horrible smell . Very disappointed I really liked coming here. But now it very questionable because for the price the quality is not that great anymore

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    Holly H.

    Tacos El Jaibo has been one of my favorite restaurants for years, I'm so glad they opened a location closer to my house because I've had to drive 30 minutes for their food for the past 2 years. The food here is exactly the same as the original location. Everything was perfect and the service was excellent. Will definitely be visiting again soon!

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    Annel H.

    I love Tacos El Jaibo on Bellaire is one of my favorite Mexican places. When I heard they opened a new location I was eager to try it. Unfortunately it was not as good. I ordered tacos de tripa and I was asked if I wanted soft tripa or crispy. I personally prefer soft tripa because I can taste the flavor of the tripa more. Anyway, I asked for soft tripa as I do at the Bellaire location but when they brought me my tacos the tripa was very crispy ... too Much for my taste, so I sent the plate back and asked for soft tripa, they were very polite and took my plate back. Then Again they brought me very crispy tripa. Because i don't like tripa like that I couldn't eat my tripa tacos and that was very disappointing. I also ordered Enmoladas, the mole had a little bit of an aftertaste and I definitely wouldn't order it again. Their chips and salsa were also just ok, the sauces had no flavor compared to the other location. The staff was very polite but I'll stick to the Bellaire location!

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    Amazing food, amazing service. Tacos are succulent and on point if you like authentic food from MEXICO

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    Bad food , service was good, ambiance could be better, pricey I definitely won't recommend this place

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    Birria tacos were bomb, reasonably priced. Definitely seems like authentic Mexican place. Casual diner environment and fast service

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    7 Seas Oyster Bar - Chinatown

    7 Seas Oyster Bar - Chinatown

    4.8
    (63 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Awesome spot for fresh, tasty seafood! I almost panicked when I walked in because it was completely…read moreempty, which is usually not a great sign, but it must've just been a slow day because the food was awesome. Michael, the owner, greeted us and took care of us! We started with the Jumbo Crab Fingers which were really good - I'm honestly not huge on seafood, so I enjoyed these a lot more than I thought I would. Ironically, I'm not big on oysters either, so I ordered the Jumbo Golden Fried Shrimp which hit the spot real good. Large shrimp, well fried, flavored, and the tartar sauce was addicting. The fries that came with it were perfectly seasoned, carrying a bit more of a cajun flavor rather than just regularly salted. My parents definitely enjoy oysters, so they ordered the Charbroiled Oysters and really enjoyed it, as well as the Uni Oyster with Quail Egg. They also got the Cowboy Lobster Shrimp Roll that was gone before I even took a second look their way. We finished the meal with a yummy, dense basque cheesecake! Every customer that came in during our time there was personally greeted by Michael, and it seemed like they were all repeat customers. It was really cool to see that kind of connection, and it really showed how much Michael cares about his customers, and how much we like his food! Indoor seating is a bit limited - all bar stool seating. I rarely comment on the music that a restaurant plays, but I quite liked it! Made me feel like I was on the bay enjoying some fresh seafood at sunset. Heard they'll be opening up their newest location at POST soon!

    Had a cowboy lobster roll. It was hot, but it was just so so…read more My service was mediocre server seemed pretty shy or reserved. Not really into it. The oysters were OK. They were pretty big. I'm not sure if I will rush back to this place.

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    7 Seas seafood tower. crab fingers and pei oysters
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    Drunken Lobster

    3.9
    (243 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Alright so this place was a huge disappointment. Let's start with the food…read more Truffle Fries (1/5) - oily, very little truffle taste Eggrolls (4/5) - actually not too bad Passion Dragonfruit Lemonade (5/5) - very good, tasty & refreshing Queens Scallops (0/5) - lol these were sooo bad, like the taste of the scallops, if there was even any, left the building before it was served to us. I think they may have been fake scallops. Godly Fried Rice (1/5) - nothing godly about it, very little seasoning and chewy beef. I had to pour the sauce from the egg rolls onto this just to get a little taste in it. The service was young kids who didnt seem to care much about their customers. Maybe its management or just a vibe I dont know, but we had to go back once or twice to them for putting down our order cause they left our table too early when we were still ordering. And to top it all off, a baby cockroach was on the wall just staring at us. Do not go here unless you are getting a lobster dish as I would hope that a place called drunken lobster can at least get that right.

    We saw and killed a cockroach that was on the wall next to where we were sitting. Service is kind…read moreof weird. Sometimes the guy would walk away in thr middle of talking to us and getting our order. Queen Scallops - 1/5 Possibly fake, lack of scallop taste Godly Fried Rice - 2/5 Bland/boring/sad Egg Rolls - 4/5 A little too oily Fries - 3/5 Way too oily, and bland Passion Fruit Lemonade - 5/5 Good and pretty

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    Gao's Crab

    Gao's Crab

    3.9
    (310 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    tried this place and the crawfish was surpassingly good. thought this was a chinese style spot so…read morewe wanted to check it out. garlic butter cajun was a thick style sauce. very good. small free snack area with canned fruit and kimchee. nice complimentary. only thing i would not recommend ordering is the chicken wings. the chicken wings are pre cook costco frozen chicken. do not get the chicken wings. not worth it.

    First time getting the AYCE option and it was a good experience overall despite a few hiccups…read more First thing you'll have to know is the possible wait.. After securing a table after 20-25min (can be tough especially on a busy Saturday night), our first batch of crawfish arrived within 30min because it was the 13 spice Chinese style which I'm guessing isn't as popular.. the House Cajun (garlic butter) one was probably the most ordered and we didn't get that batch for almost like an hour in! Saw a table in front of us just got and left due to the long wait-time. Thankfully we ordered that first batch to hold us over so there were no complaints. When the food eventually arrived it was awesome. Good flavors of the crawfish (we got the medium spice which was perfect) with all the fixings in the boil.. i was a big fan of the corn/shrimps/mussels as well as sides like hushpuppies and quail eggs.. it was definitely a good value and one can easily overeat here (we definitely did) Service was great as the staff checked in on us often. Most waiters have tablets that can take orders and you get an unlimited supply of sodas/sides so those can easily fill you up. Another thing I appreciated was the music selection.. They definitely catered to their clientele in terms of picking mostly reggaeton + salsa + cumbia mixes. I loved this stuff so it was a great vibe for me personally lol I can definitely see myself come back, the AYCE option is the way to go if you can "stomach" the wait time and is okay with no crab (Personally I'm more of a fan of the crawfish/shrimp) so it was a good deal

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    House Cajun extra garlic
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    Hong Kong Seafood City

    Hong Kong Seafood City

    4.0
    (4 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    I couldn't brag enough about Hong Kong Seafood City香港海味城because they have everything from daily…read morenecessities to gifting ideas. I frequent here for bargains like seasonal items like moon cakes月餅, New Year cakes年糕and other casual pastries displayed at the entrance. Most of my trinkets for my annual Lunar New Year UYE's are found here: White Rabbit Milk Candies大白兔奶糖, Morinaga Milk Caramel 森永牛奶糖, Chinese New Year's shortcake candies 徐福記酥心糖 and Point 100 Gummi Candies. This is my go-to place for my medicinal soups and ready-made traditional Chinese medicines (TCM 中藥) - all made by reputable companies. They have high end stuff I couldn't touch: birds' nest 燕窩, ginseng 人蔘, ganoderma 靈芝and exotic herbal medicines. Whenever I need anything for my house, I come to Hong Kong Seafood City because all merchandise is imported directly from the sources. I am never disappointed with the friendly staff's recommendation. They helped me decide for each occasion. The prices are always competitive and products are always fresh. Don't be misled by the category, this "seafood market" sells dried, frozen or canned seafood. Don't expect fish tank here.

    So I'm giving it 3 stars bc there's so much herbal stuff it's insane---However there are no seafood…read more(as stated in the name). The owner is friendly. I was just there to browse. I couldn't understand half the stuff bc they're not all labeled in English. It's a cool place to check out but nothing really I could buy except the tiger balm, moon cake sets, powder coffee/ matcha.....dried herbal stuff.

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    Aisles of dried goodies from China.
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    Cutting Board

    Cutting Board

    3.9
    (53 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    When we came in we noticed a $1/fresh oyster deal happening so we took advantage of that right…read moreaway. The place is somewhat small, only one waiter attended to all tables. A bit on the pricier side but there are plenty of not-as-budget-breaking options. We ordered 2 dozen oysters. They were very fresh. We also ordered a New England Clam Chowder, a Seafood fra Diavolo, a Fatty Beef Creamy Rice, and a Curry Pork Katsu omelette rice. We definitely needed a to-go bag but we wanted to try a lot! I'd go back again to try some new options. Overall pretty solid place with nice service, and food came out piping hot and quickly.

    Not sure what happened. The quality of the food and has really gone down since my last visit. We…read moredropped in for a late lunch, party of 2. We ordered: Hong Kong milk tea - good, no complaint Chicken wings - arrived after our entrees. It looks delicious but was bland, really lacking flavor and undercooked. Uni pasta - I loved it the last time I had it. This time, not so much. The noodles were still al dente but the sauce was too thick and sea urchin was overcooked. I didn't really get to enjoy this dish! Sizzling Steak - we asked for the sauce on the side. But the dish was not sizzling and the plate wasn't even hot. The steak was tender, noodles al dente, but the sauce lacked flavor as well. I couldn't really tell what sauce I was dipping into. Service is fine, considering there was only one waitress and only two other small parties while we dined. Unfortunately, I think this would be my last trip here, considering that the one dish I crave from here, sea urchin pasta, no longer tastes right. So sad.

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    10.Grilled Calamari Salad
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    Quan Ba Ky

    Quan Ba Ky

    4.4
    (135 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

    One of the best Vietnamese places I've ever been hands down. I still think about it a year later…read more They had a very big variety of food on the menu, so you could have your fill of Vietnamese dishes. I believe the crawfish is seasonal, so go during crawfish season because this pho was delicious. The crawfish were so tender and the pho was so flavorful. The beef dish was also so good to eat and balanced. The fried beef balanced so well with the fresh salad and rice. I will say that when we went the parking lot was a little deserted at night. I would definitely lock your doors and take all your valuables. But that's all or Houston, so just stay safe!

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    The number B1
    B1. Also known as Tik Tok Soup

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