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Tacos El Jaibo

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

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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

7 Seas Oyster Bar

4.8
(60 reviews)
1.7 mi

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!

High praise for this hidden gem in Bellaire. Family owned and operated. Our group was greeted by…read morethe owner, Michael, and the very funny server Maxine. Everything was detailed and you can feel how passionate they are about the food. We started off with the Gumbo and Lobster Bisque. The gumbo has a nice roux and full of flavor with shrimp, rice, and other tasty bits. The lobster bisque was one of my favorites of the evening with a rich and creamy texture. 5/5 Following the soup, we had some of the freshest Prince Edward Island oysters in Houston. We didn't try the Gulf oysters in this visit but our neighbor said they were delicious and looked huge. Next we had a ribeye steak with pasta and broccoli as the side. The steak was cooked perfectly and didn't need any sauce but the in house sauce that came with the steak had so much umami flavor, made by Michael as well. Can't wait to come back and try some of the other items on our next visit! Thanks for the wonderful hospitality and experience from end to end.

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Drunken Lobster

3.9
(240 reviews)
2.3 mi
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I visited this restaurant since someone in my group wanted crab noodle soup. The funny thing is he…read moredidn't even end up ordering that dish though as he got temped by another entree. Their menu consists of apps (mostly fried), soups and salads, lobster dishes, steaks, vietnamese seafood dishes, shellfish entrees (clams, scallops, etc), an oyster section, stir fry dishes, rice creations, and fried seafood dishes. They serve beer and wine but have some Asian wine-based cocktails. This is truly a fusion restaurant since they have Vietnamese, American, Chinese, Thai, and Peruvian influences on their menu. They have boiled seafood, of course, including crawfish during the season. On every table is also a $12.95 lunch menu with soups, sandwiches and seafood dishes. This may be one of the better deals out there. We tried a few dishes: drunken lobster, surf and turf, crab fried rice, drunken tofu, and shrimp with salted egg. Two additional people in our group came a little later and actually ordered the lunch special (pork chop plate) and chicken wings. Their napkins are a little strange as they're tri-fold style like you would normally see in a restroom. The dishes were pretty good, but I ended up eating mostly noodles since their garlic noodles are pretty addicting. The sirloin that came on the steak dish was supposedly a little tough but that is typical of a basic sirloin steak. I didn't actually get to sample it since other people grabbed it before I could. They only had L and XL size lobster the day we came...so they said their prices were around $90 and $108...I think we selected the $90 size. The drunken lobster dish can be shared between 2 people as it's a big platter but just 1 cut up lobster. The garlic noodles beneath the lobster pieces on the drunken lobster are way better than the noodles beneath the shrimp and steak on the surf and turf since they are stir-fried with lots of onions, jalapeños and what seemed to be small ground pork/beef chunks.

I went here because I saw the garlic noodles online they looked really good, so I was tempted to…read morecheck it out I ordered the garlic noodles with the surf and turf. The steak was a little tough.....sliced really thin with 3 shrimp on top. I put a picture on here for reference. It didn't look super tasty but it wasn't too bad. I asked for them to make it spicy, it was spicy and I feel like I'm still on the search for a better garlic noodles. The drunken wings were really good. The truffle fries were good. They also had happy hour when I went happy hour is every day from 5 to 7...even on the weekend. I went on a Saturday Also during happy hour oysters are a dollar I did not get any. The duck look really good. The duck is prepared to order. It takes about 45 minutes. A few orders of that went out. Will probably go back. Customer service was cool. Dennis is the best. Thanks for taking care of me.

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Hong Kong Seafood City

Hong Kong Seafood City

4.0
(4 reviews)
1.5 mi
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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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Cutting Board

Cutting Board

3.9
(51 reviews)
1.5 mi
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I stopped by for lunch on a weekday and it was fairly empty/ not busy! As it was just me, I only…read moreordered one meal so I can't speak for anything else besides the sliced beef udon. The menu was quite expansive but cohesive with Italian/ Asian fusion. I got seated and immediately was given a menu and cold water in a stainless steel cup. I ordered the sliced beef udon soup version (there's also an option for stirfy) but granted, today was cloudy and slightly windy so it called for soup. After placing my order, I was given the proper utensils and shortly after, a large piping bowl was placed in front of me! Flavor was good and the sliced beef was addicting.. the portion was a bit much for lunch to me so I had to ask for togo and the waitress came out and put it away for me in a custom togo bag that sealed so that was fun to leave with. The waitress was certainly very tentative and made sure other guests had their waters filled at all times so I'd love to come back to try out their other menu items like their omurice or their lobster creamy rice. Location: in the Dun Huang Plaza across from HMart. The parking is shared with many of its neighbors but if you plan it right, you'll be able to snag a spot close by and walk less than a minute. Price: $14 before tax and tip (ended up around $18 afterwards)

Went for dinner. The restaurant was quiet and not too busy. We weren't feeling super hungry so we…read moreopted to just split an appetizer and entree. The servers checked in on us frequently. The restaurant is cute and clean. The calamari ended up being a lot more than we expected. It was only okay, slightly crispy but also a bit dry. The variety of sauces was a nice touch. The also got the satay beef udon, which was a dry pasta dish. This was comfort food in a nutshell, something not particularly spectacular but still tasty. It had a good portion of meat and the noodles were nice and chewy. Probably should have tried some of their other more popular dishes or come in more hungry. Portion sizes were quite large, so had plenty of leftovers despite not ordering that much.

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Dining area simple and chill.
Dining area simple and chill.
10.Grilled Calamari Salad
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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B1. Also known as Tik Tok Soup

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