My friend loves to come here so I came with her to try it out. The place is huge with great lighting and good service. My friend recommended their birria tacos so we ordered a couple of those and their oysters. The places that I have tried birria tacos at are generally very spicy and have a lot of flavor, which this place lacked. My friend liked the oysters she had ordered. Their coffee is definitely one of the best I've had. It's Mexican coffee that is made with honey. Would make a stop there just for their coffee. read more

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Delicious Mexican street food at Urbe has me planning my next visit already. Tried their pulpo (octopus) tacos. Came in three corn tortillas, generous amount of tender chargrilled octopus. They also gave a side of smokey red salsa, and lime wedges. Delicious, and filling! The roasted plantain was almost like a dessert. Huge portion, with goat cheese, creme, and crunchy plantain crisps. The elote was SO good! Perfectly seasoned, and presentation was so inviting. Loved it! The Wagyu urbe burger was juicy, and we added a fried egg to give it an extra creaminess to it. Came with generous slices of avocado, and the potato wedges were scrumptious with some more creamy goat cheese. I was pretty pleased to try it because I usually avoid burgers, but this one was yummy. Also, had their almond croissant, tres leches, bread of death with vanilla orange filling. All three were balanced, fragrant, delicious, and something I also ordered to go! The restaurant itself was huge in terms of layout. You order your food at the counter during breakfast and lunch hours. During dinner they provide full service where they come and take your order. They even have plenty of outdoor seating. read more

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Food was very basic and portion wise small without the quality. The ambiance and location is nice but in my opinion, not worth it. We ordered enchiladas and it was very tiny and not exciting. I had higher hopes given the location and chef but wouldn't recommend. Service was great so that's good at least. read more

Great food great environment. Don't bother sitting at a table because Axel behind the bar is amazing. He had the best recommendations and just great addition to our meal read more

The menu is a culinary journey through Mexico's vibrant street food scene, offering classics like tacos, along with some fun tacos like the tacos de pulpo (octopus) but also some delicious surprises for the adventurous foodie. But what's a fiesta without a great drink? The beverage selection here is equally impressive. I opted for their Guava Mezcal , and it was a refreshing balance of sweet and tangy. I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu. ¡Viva la comida auténtica! read more

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It's okay. Inside is very roomy, plenty of light and space. Cookies were a little dry. Watermelon juice was refreshing. Everything else was just meh. Like the quesobirria was soggy and a bit lacking in flavor for the consumme, the appetizer platter had great display for plating but it was either too salty or too bland, the oysters were nice and fat but it was ok. The queso flameado was just a layer of cheese on brisket but the brisket was really juicy but nothing melted together. read more

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A friend & I came here on a Saturday at 1pm. It was super busy and we were able to get a spot at the bar. The artwork was gorgeous & music was nice. We ordered mojitos and they were able to make it not frozen & they were good. We ordered elotes, the queso & birria. All of the food was SUPER delicious and flavorful. I loved the sauces you could dip the queso or BIRRIA in. Service was great & quick. Before I left, I tried the horchata & really liked it. Not too sweet either. Would definitely come back. read more

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I'm a fan of chef Hugo so of course I had to try his new restaurant. This was once cafe express restaurant and he transformed the whole entire place into a brand new look and it was much better than before. The decor and ambiance is nice. Food was good but a bit pricey so it's up to you to decide. Some items are way over range but this is uptown so of course prices are much more than other place. Good food as always. read more

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Urbe is by far my favorite upscale Mexican Restaurant. The ambiance is very chill, yet classy. The lunch menu is full of great things to eat. The Pork Belly Tacos hands down the best. The lunch plate is $20, yet you get three tacos and it can be shared depending on how much you eat. Now the happy hour portion is $6 per taco and it's still good. I spent 3 hours here sitting on the patio having a few drinks eating and laugh with friends and family. The staff were super friendly and made sure my group was happy. All in all it was approved by the royal court ‍ read more

Urbe - Mojito - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Beautiful place. Staff was nice & friendly. Loved the inside and patio seating. Went at lunch time with co-worker. Food was good but not for the price. I feel that the area has a lot to do with it. It's trendy, however not impressed. Not to mentioned that I was starving within a couple of hours. Lol read more

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The processes for ordering food was confusing. The online menu and the in restaurant menu were not aligned and a few of things that attracted us to the restaurant weren't available once we got there. read more

Deliciosa!!! Everything we ordered was so good. Service was very friend; shout out to Daniela our server. Even the ambience was enjoyable. I can't wait to come back! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who's looking for an upscale Mexican restaurant that's not gonna break the bank. read more

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We stopped by Urbina for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The interior was cavernous, white, noisy and very cold. You order at a counter and then a server brings you the food which in our case were tacos al pastor and a nearly tasteless $15 Mercado salad with chicken. The whole experience was blah. read more

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Our second time visiting on a weekend during brunch. Brunch here is very similar to 'Hugo's' buffett style although not as big. Food is Mexican street style. It is a great deal for the brunch and by far on par with Hugo's. Very delicious and highly flavorful. read more

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Pretty cool chill spot. Assortment of food options. They even have cooked oysters which were amazing. read more

Ample parking in uptown park. It's a spacious restaurant with a generous patio if the weather is cooperating. Service was great. No complaints. My friend ordered the brisket enchiladas which were very delicious. Everything we tried was good but the oysters which were bland and elote had no pizzazz. read more

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Authentic Mexican food! Clean, spacious, friendly and fast service. We went for a GNO on a weeknight and was not too busy so perfect to talk and catch up! MUST GET THE COCKTAIL FLIGHT! Trust me this was worth it. 10/10 Strong drinks, great variety and great price. Plato de botanas 10/10 great bites! Shrimp tostadas 10/10 super fresh! Green enchiladas 10/10 green sauce was flavorful Gorditas 9/10 a little greasy but savory! Churros and tres leches were 9/10 read more

Urbe - Flight of cocktails! Must try!! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great art work and friendly staff. The restaurant week included Branzino! All for $39 read more

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Before stopping at the Galleria we decided to try Urbe. Once in we were told to talk to the host to get seated. We were handed menus and were told we had to order upfront. Once ordered the food was brought out very fast. The gorditas were small but full of flavor! The elote was the fanciest I've ever had! Lol the horchata coffee was pretty good but very sweet. The place gets pretty busy and loud. read more

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Came for a small brunch gathering and it was a perfect start to the day. The covered patio is very cute and was perfect to enjoy a breeze without direct sunlight. I ordered some ceviche, which had the perfect balance of freshness and zest from the limes. We all had various cocktails which were presented nicely. Will be back again to try their vegan menu as well since the options on there were delicious sounding. read more

We came here on New Years Day, and it was counter service which I don't think is the norm. We ordered from our phones which makes it hard to get your appetizers then your entree. We went to the bar to get our drinks or we'd have to wait until they brought it with our food. We weren't impressed, our son didn't like his quesadilla or the rice that came with it, which is what he typically orders at every other Mexican Restaurant we go to. Everything needed salt, flavoring, etc. There was little to no flavor on most of the food and if you aren't coming here for drinks, I'm not sure I'd bother to come. The F.Queso was decent the meat had some flavor but like I said not enough to come back. I had the Waking in Tulum and it had enough liquor and flavor was good. The service was fine no issues there. read more

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Nothing but good things to add! I tried the chilaquiles and they were amazing. Loved the salsa, and the portion was more than enough to satisfy my hunger. Also, the prendido went well with some of the pastries offered! I would come back again just for that alone. read more

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What a great find! I came here with conference attendees for a post conference meal and drinks. Urbe didn't disappoint! The drinks were outstanding and the food as well. We had a flight of cocktails that was brought to our table as a matter of fact several rounds of them were ordered and I think they were five or six brought to our table. I'm a big mojito fan and those mojitos were excellent. While we were drinking our drinks we ordered some appetizers, chips and salsa and the salsa was excellent even though it had quite a kick to it. We also ordered this pork rind dish with salsa and guacamole. Though I'm not terribly a big pork rind fan the appetizer was good and especially tasty with the guac. Afterwards we kind of ordered our meals at varying times. I asked for recommendations because I typically like a good, hardy ceviche! What a great recommendation! It was tasty and had a great flavor to it and was brought with some warm chips. Our wait staff, was outstanding. It helped that some of the people who were with us are regulars there and knew many of the wait staff directly by name. All in all we had a wonderful meal. I would come back to this restaurant in a heartbeat the next time I'm back in Houston. Thanks for such a great time! read more

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The food, drinks and service was GREAT! Went for brunch for the first time and will definitely go back. read more

Urbe - HUEVOS RANCHEROS were so good! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My order of Chicken Enchiladas and takeout Churros were very delicious, authentic and good quality. The enchiladas were very fresh with tender chicken, good cheese and a green sauce that was tangy, savory and salty in flavors. The enchiladas were prepped very nicely and very soft. I could taste the exotic blend of aromas without them being too greasy or overly salty. The refried black beans n Mexican rice were great n seasoned very well. The churros were the best churros I have had so far with a great crisp, plenty of sugar on the outer coating, along with two very tasty dipping sauces. The melted chocolate was unique in a way with a real good taste to it and the dulce de leche was very well made with a real good buttery, sugar taste. The service was good. read more

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Overall really enjoyed brunch here. The presentation on the food is amazing and the whole restaurant has a very pretty aesthetic. read more

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We decided to check out Urbe for a Houston Restaurant Week lunch. I had a feeling I was going to love this place just because it is another one of Hugo Ortega's creations. The theme of this restaurant is Mexican street food. It is located in the trendy Uptown Park area close to the Galleria. Though it's a "street food" establishment, the place itself and the vibes has an upscale feeling. We arrived right when they opened and were seated immediately. I don't know how it is during dinner, but at lunch it is counter service. You order and they bring it to your table. We started off with a couple of refreshing drinks. When they brought our drinks, they also brought us a watermelon salad on the house. This was very tasty and a perfect summer dish. Not all the tables got it, so we felt special. For my entrée, I got the Huarache. This was a masa cake, topped with carnitas, black beans and all kinds of other goodness. This dish was very filling and so delicious. The carnitas were tender and full of flavor. The masa cake was soft, yet had that nice crisp on the outside. All the toppings worked in harmony to create the perfect bite. I also got a side of Papas Bravas and Platanos Rostizados because it just sounded great. Turns out they tasted great too. My dining companion got the same entrée but the veg option and that even tasted good. We were full and satisfied but saved some room for our dessert. We went with the Pastel de Chocolate which was a chocolate mousse cake. You can not go wrong with this dish! It was perfect, not too sweet or heavy. Get it! I'm glad we tried out this somewhat new spot because it totally did not disappoint. I will be back! read more

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Clean Latin cafeteria style place with counter service for lunch. Here's what we ordered: Street corn (elote)--incredible! They don't skimp on the aioli/cheese/Tajín topping! Ceviche--the olives are a nice twist but I personally don't like olives lol Tacos de Birria--3 delicious tacos, but very oily! They even give you a cup of soupy "dip" which adds to the flavor but also the oily consistency. Make sure not to wear any white while consuming this dish, or just be super careful! Ha! Bol Mexicano with chicken--one of the healthiest dishes you can get here. The chicken was freshly chargrilled. Love the way they cook the cactus and sweet potato. The goat cheese is totally unnecessary in my opinion (and I LOVE goat cheese!); they should've just added sour cream instead, or nothing at all. But I understand they're trying to give you something "different" then what's expected. Overall, a good Mexican eatery for lunch! read more

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Urbe had some fire cauliflower tacos! I started off with the elote. It was light on the salt but overall a good starter. For my main course, I had the Coliflor Tacos off the vegan/ vegetarian menu. The pineapples and pickled onions inside the tacos was truly a perfect compliment to the red sauce the cauliflower was marinated in. It was a bit spicy for me but I couldn't stop eating it! I personally loved the fact that they have a full separate vegan and vegetarian menu filled with appetizing options. And finally, I ended the night with the Capirotada (bread pudding) with caramel ice cream for dessert. The caramel ice cream was actually the perfect pairing for this dessert vs. vanilla. Overall, if recommended this place when visiting Houston, TX! read more

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We gotta make some noise for that brisket queso!!! So good I had to order it twice. The best thing about Texas is you can get some bomb brisket at a Mexican restaurant. I got the drink flight and they were all tasty except I didn't love the sangria. I wasn't a big fan of their Al pastor taco or their chips and guac. Everything else was pretty good to me. Idk I'm biased. I like the thin chips and they had the thick crunchy ones. Their tortillas for the queso were great tho. Took some home. Overall would be back for the Urbe marg and the brisket queso read more

Went for restaurant week. Food was great and our waiter Mickey was so great! Very authentic. I hate fake waiters but he was so real. And great service. read more

Went here for the first time on NYE. The ticket was $85 plus gratuity which I thought was steep but I wanted to go with some family members. You got 4 cocktails with your ticket which ended up being more than enough, with the tequila shot they passed out! They also passed out food all night and had a buffet The service was amazing and the Dj had us dancing all night! Needless to say we had a great time and money well spent. read more

In Houston for work and a coworker recommended this restaurant. It's not your typical Tex-Mex it's more authentic Mexican dining. The space is nice, open and modern, and very welcoming. I sat at the bar and the staff was super attentive and friendly. I ordered the Gorditas and the aguachile and I loved both of them. They were full of flavor but not super heavy. I will be sure to make a trip back if time permits. Loved it read more

Restaurant week 2022! Our server, Alejandra was very helpful and informative. We asked her ALOT of questions. I'll give it 8/10. Guac wasn't guacin. It was just smashed avocados. No cilantro, no Pico, no lime. Oysters were BOMB Gorditas were good / not amazing but good Enchiladas were DELICIOUS Tres Leche cake was definitely smack worthy read more

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We came in hesitant about the food. I am from Mexico and sometimes it is hard to find authentic Mexican flavors and spices in this type of restaurants. Well, I was very pleased with the great variety of dishes in the menu; most of them with roots in central and south of México! We ordered queso flameado as an appetizer and it was SO deliciously tasty! Wow! If you like stringy melting cheese with veggies mixed with smoked brisket, this will be a great option! Then we ordered the sampler plate. It came with flautas, gorditas, quesadillas, tacos al pastor, and corn on the cob. The service was beyond friendly and helpful. Our waiter was super knowledgeable and helped us pick the right choices. The ambiance is busy and friendly. Everyone seems to be enjoying their food I'd comeback again and again! read more

Urbe - Botana dish - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Loved urbe! Amazingly flavorful street tacos that were larger than typical street style tacos. An order comes with 3. Don't miss the elote and delicious cocktails. The space is bright and there's a large bar as well as a patio. If I lived closer, I would be there often. Highly recommend!! read more

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Went here for the first time last week. Sat at the bar and Axel was amazing. Ordered holiday to go order for pickup on Christmas Eve and Annie (the hostess) was so sweet and fixed what would have been a mix up in the order. Definitely will order from them again and definitely will be back to dine in. read more

Sunday brunch I love the food here so I scheduled my birthday But when we got here They had very very loud Spanish rap music We could not hear eachother and terrible music With a DJ that kept music his record to make loud annoying sound They said it will go all day This was the last time I come here on Sunday Very disappointed We will love my BD celebration to a new place read more

Hugo Ortega never fails to disappoint with his restaurant. Albeit not as renowned as Xochi, his concept of Urbe - a Mexican street food restaurant - shines brightly with his elevated presentations. The gorditas had perfectly cooked carnitas accompanied by a bright and light salsa verde. Even its wrapper, something that is often overlooked in gorditas, burritos, and tacos, was nailed and is good enough to eat on its own. The tlayuda had an exceptional balance of crust, topped with al pastor, a non-overwhelming amount of cheese, and fresh arugula to give it texture and cut its richness. Its pecho de res tacos had an exceptionally smoked brisket, a tasty chili sauce made from blitzed dried peppers, and freshly made tortillas. Even the refried beans in this dish were carefully cooked and designed. Attention to detail is everything in excellent restaurants. read more

Urbe - Top left - gorditas, bottom - tlayuda, top right - tacos de pecho de res - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my absolute favorite restaurants in the Galleria area, and one of my fav Mexican places! There are great places for street Mexican food, but Urbe gives it a lil' bit of an upscale, hipster flare (which is definitely reflected in the higher prices). Everything always tastes so fresh and flavorful, and I never miss an opportunity to visit for lunch when I can. If you're a little adventurous, the octopus tacos are my absolute favorite and are cooked to tender perfection. We also always get the sweet potato and elotes, both of which are pretty good (though not the best elotes I've had in Houston.) The cocktails are delicious, and their desserts are pretty tasty too. read more