Came here for my birthday dinner and everything was amazing. We had a reservation for 7:15 pm on a…read moreFriday and the place filled up after that. Our server was checking in on us very frequently and she explained the menu to us when we told her we hadn't been before. The manager on duty also had stopped by and introduced herself. They told us up front that tapas would be able to be out quickly with only up to a 10 minute wait but that larger plates could be up to a 45 minute wait. We ordered several tapas and one large plate half order. I don't know much about wine, personally, but the drinks we did get were amazing. The restaurant itself was very pretty as well, lots of natural lighting and then low lighting as the sun went down. The music was low and we were able to hear each other well, apart from one group across the room that would get rowdy but I can't blame them for having a good time. Our food was all delicious and I forgot to take pics of some of them because we devoured them so quickly. Not pictured, we ordered the grilled asparagus and focaccia. I highly recommend all of what we ordered.

Bayla is one of the best servers I've ever had. That's coming from someone who only cooks twice a…read moremonth, and thus frequently eats out. I spend ample time at high ends / Michelin star restaurants, and so I am familiar with all star service. Bayla really made our time special by going out of her way to make us feel comfortable and valued. She made it all seem effortless and at no point did she ever make us feel like a burden. Thank you for everything! The food and ambiance were also amazing! Truly a top notch restaurant experience.

my third time at BCN :) but this time for an early din din…read more beautiful table setup with tulips we started with the dragonfruit tonic &gin (such a pretty drink, my go-to per usual) we ordered: - Cinco Jotas Ibérico ham and toasted "pa amb tomaca": 10/10 their signature - recommended by our waiter, very unique and light as appetizer - Beet-pistachio-raspberry ravioli salad, kefir cheese, and pistachio oil: v prettily plated - Bomba rice cooked in cuttlefish's black ink, grilled branzino, langoustine, and octopus: MUST-ORDER esp if you are a seafood lover. You get a bit of everything: charred octopus (so perfectly seasoned); grilled brazino with skin, and fresh lightly seated langoustine (u can taste the sweetnes of the meat) for desserts: we got - "Gypsy's arm" sponge cake filled with whipped cream and caramelized custard: my go-to always, very light and fluffy cream to end the night - complimentary 3 flavors sorbets (for special occasion) One can also order coffee to end the meal service was really fast, we were greeted and welcomed by so many staff extremely professional in helping us enjoying our celebration lovely and classic 1920s Hollywood home style valet is $8, but there's street parking also we would lovee to come back soooon~

As someone who frequently dines at Michelin-rated restaurants and values high-quality culinary…read moreexperiences, I found this visit to fall short of expectations for a fine dining establishment. From the outset, the service seemed more focused on promoting specific items than on delivering a personalized experience. Our server repeatedly recommended gin and tonic cocktails rather than asking about our preferences and offering tailored suggestions. We opted for the tasting menu, and only two of the eight courses stood out. The remaining dishes lacked depth of flavor, creativity, and refinement. Considering the restaurant's reputation and pricing, the overall menu felt underwhelming. Service throughout the evening was inconsistent. We had to request multiple times for empty plates and glasses to be cleared, which detracted from the overall experience and did not meet typical fine dining standards. The atmosphere was elegant and well-designed. However, the menu leaned toward more traditional and conservative flavors, which may appeal to a certain clientele but did not meet our expectations for innovation. Overall, I would not recommend BCN Taste & Tradition to those seeking a standout fine dining experience. For a higher level of culinary creativity and attentive service, I would suggest considering Musaafer instead.

La Rambla was an incredible experience for me and my wife, right when we walked in the owner opened…read morethe door for us and welcomed us in. The food was incredible from the tapas to the sangria trio. I was reminded of being in Madrid Spain with my family! It's rare to find a restaurant that is so invested in their staff, clients and so friendly and relational. Thank you again. We will be back!

Love the place, the ambience and customer service ! The food was delicious the Sangria; the Torta…read morede Santiago was delicious; and all our Tapas

The food is consistently excellent The service always…read moresuperb The ambiance to very commodious I enjoy going and will return again and again

Tasty food in an assuming shopping center…read more My favorite was the iberico ham and paella. Wish we had ordered the other black rice dish that has seafood only as we preferred the seafood over the chicken in the paella.

I had a very disappointing and frankly unacceptable experience at El Meson Restaurant in Houston. I…read morebooked this reservation through Resy. From the moment we arrived, the valet experience was unprofessional. The valet demanded payment upfront in a rude manner, did not return the correct change, and responded with a disrespectful tone when I asked about it. This immediately created a negative and uncomfortable impression. Unfortunately, things only got worse inside. The staff were unwelcoming and dismissive from the beginning. Despite multiple empty tables, we were seated right next to the entrance where cold air was constantly coming in, making it very uncomfortable for my family. When we politely asked for a different table, we were refused without any reasonable explanation. Instead, we were told that because we had a child and needed a high chair, this was the only table available, which made no sense at all. The table itself was cramped and clearly unsuitable for four people. What made this even more concerning is that a manager appeared to be present, yet no effort was made to resolve the situation or assist us. At that point, we decided to leave. This experience was not only frustrating, but also embarrassing in front of my family. I expected a much higher level of professionalism from a restaurant listed on Resy. I chose this restaurant based on my trust in the Resy platform and its association with American Express, and I expected a certain standard of professionalism that was clearly not met. I will also be reporting this experience to both Resy and American Express. I do not recommend this place.

Man, this was one restaurant that I was really looking forward to trying, and it simply didn't live…read moreup to what I was hoping for. As with several other restaurants I've reviewed recently, this is one that I normally wouldn't frequent, but since they were participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks they were on my radar. We got a table for three for the volunteers in one of my service groups to check it out. One of us had been here before, but the rest of us hadn't. The appetizers were pretty good, but nothing spectacular. The tapas variadas were more of a charcuterie plate than actual tapas, but were still a nice appetizer for the rest of the meal. The calamari was different from what you normally see (fried and served with marinara). Instead, this was boiled in garlic butter and onions, almost like a shrimp scampi type of dish. It made the calamari a bit more gummy than we'd like, but still worth trying. The item I was looking forward to most was the paella langosta, which I'd heard amazing things about. I'd been told that this was one of the best places to grab paella in Houston. Sadly, out of four different restaurants, this was by far the worst paella I'd had. It was lacking in flavor, seemed to be thrown together at the last minute, and just didn't live up to the hype. The atmosphere seemed like it would have been nice if not for an absolutely obnoxious table right next to us. They were boisterous and completely oblivious to the negative experience they were providing to the people at neighboring tables. On more than one occasion they got up and bumped one of our tables. The worst part is, we later found out that it was the owner entertaining some friends. You would think he'd have known better than to have other patrons treated like that. Service was a bit of a mess also. The waiter disappeared several times, never refilled our drinks, and we practically had to go searching for him after 20+ minutes of sitting around waiting for our checks. At least two of us were completely disappointed in our visit, and even the third, who had been there before, acknowledged that it wasn't quite what he'd experienced in the past. Oh well, he might be back, but we definitely won't.

Food - pretty decent, got the chicken paella, shrimp appetizers, branzino, and a side of grilled…read morevegetables. Flavors were pretty strong. I really enjoyed the shrimp! Service - the lady server was pretty aggressive and kind of rude. Ambiance - nice upscale casual vibes, good for dates and group hangs

I've been to MAD several times now, however all times were during brunch so my review is based on…read moretheir brunch service/menu. All times have been made with reservations as well, however their weekend brunch doesn't seem to be packed. Could definitely just walk in without a reservation. MAD is a solid tapas place, however after coming back from a trip to Spain, I realize the difference of taste and price. I've tried half of the appetizers listed on their current menu. I feel like I've tried other things that are no longer on the menu. I'd definitely recommend the croquetas (3 pcs of creamy goodness) and jamón ibérico (good, but overpriced imo). The pulpo just doesn't taste as good as it does in Spain obviously. Paella Valencia - should try if you've never had paella. Chicken thighs were cooked just right. Pato & apricot - duck recommended to be cooked medium rare. The duck was delicious, but the way the rice was prepared wasn't as good as the paella Valencia. Cochinillo ibérico - more worth it to order this than the appetizer. Scalloped potatoes and scrambled eggs make it a true brunch dish. Basque cheesecake - would recommend this as dessert of choice. It was delicious, light, and fluffy. Spanish churros - nothing like in Spain. They're super thin and definitely too oily. The chocolate ganache dipping sauce was also too oily for my liking. Love the aesthetic of the restaurant. The bathroom must also be seen as well. Definitely a place you can celebrate something special. Good for a date, group of friends or family. I can imagine how it would look at night, probably busy. Definitely want to try their dinner sometime. Park in the parking garage next to the restaurant. It was free every time I've been. :)

I am still recovering from yesterday's dinner. First time going to a Portuguese restaurant and it…read moreexceeded my expectations! It was busier than usual on a Wednesday night because Portugal just played for the World Cup in Houston! Such a special moment and some Portuguese fans were also at the restaurant. This restaurant does crank up the AC to the max so make sure to bring a sweater if you get cold easily. We ordered the paella, beef skewers, fish, croquetas de bacalhau, polvo com batatas, and pao com tomato. All of this food was more than enough for four people. Our server was kind to show us which one he recommended and the food was well spaced out. My personal favorite was the paella and the polvo com batatas (grilled octopus with potatoes).

What we ordered: * Maracujá caipirinha…read more* Prego sandwich Service * We had a large party but still decent service * Drinks take a while but are very good Ambience * Dimly lit environment with tvs on * We were able to watch the world cup game They are a portuguese/indian place and combine flavors well. My prego sandwich was pretty traditional and I added an egg only complaint was I wish the egg yolk was runny. I had another experience at this restaurant on a Sunday and they were missing many ingredients (try to keep thing fresh and not frozen) which was a bit frustrating but the quality of food and service was much worse than the first time, hence the 3 star rating.

This is honestly some of the best cooking in Houston right now, although with a price point that…read moremakes it a bit out-of-reach for a regular occurrence. This is a bit of a dated review, but we came here for a Valentine's dinner as a special occasion. We got seats at the bar counter behind the fire (which to me was the best seat in the house) so we could be close to the action. One thing you'll notice is that the place is quite loud, I think which owes to the low ceilings (so don't expect like a quiet and romantic vibe). The meal started out great with the bread and butter - bread was sourced from Magnol, which was a huge green flag to start. The oysters were extremely fresh and absolutely delicious. We also had a dish with tuna over crispy rice which was my fiancee's favorite of the night. My personal favorite was the salad (I know that is crazy to say at a restaurant that specializes in live fire cooking) - but the way they zested all different types of citrus/lemons, peppers, chiles, and the way the herbs they put into it, created what was one of the most memorable salads I have ever had. All in all the food was excellent. Service was great (the night we were there, Max Lappe was there sending out food to customers himself). I do kind of wish the atmosphere was a little more quiet. With that said, expect to spend around $200pp (we did share a bottle of wine though).

Getting a reservation last minute was tricky but doable. We were greeted by amazing staff, the…read morewaiters were super friendly and helpful. I would like to preface, this isn't a cheap quick dinner restaurant but I highly recommend coming at least once. We found it on the Michelin guide. I love the inside of the restaurant, the layout is fun and intimate. *grilled oysters were good. The flavor from the n'duja with the bits of pecan was something I would never think to pair. Great start! * elk tartare was surprisingly amazing. I always find tartare to be a tough dish to make outstanding and with elk I was hesitant to try but happy we tried it. The plate was cleaned by the time we finished. The cracker was light and paired well with it. * maitake mushrooms were so good that we had to split it evenly so no one got an unfair amount lol The sauce is like a coffee/caramel/chocolately savory sauce. Mt description doesn't do it justice. It's umami but has a caramelized feel. Just get it! * pork chop was the best pork chop we've had. We typically order steak over pork chops at restaurants but heard great things. Tender and flavorful. I will say it's a very rich dish so be mindful of that but highly recommended * grits, this was the dark horse. It was our favorite tapa. We laugh bc we didn't think grits would be the fav, out of all the amazing dishes. But the beef cheek underneath the silky grits... YUM! I'll be craving them *basque cheesecake was good but not the best we've had. But it's also hard to compete with all the other dishes we had