Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Houston

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen - Vintage

4.7

4.7 (49)

$30 and under

Mexican

North Side

About the restaurant

Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen is an exciting concept kitchen that strives to bring elevated Mexican cuisine to a modern audience. The menu reflects the rich variety of Mexican cuisine, with a plethora of options to suit any craving. Each dish is made to order using fresh, local and sustainable ingredients. The restaurant strives to provide a traditional and modern interpretation of all family recipes. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen offers special happy hour pricing Monday through Friday with appetizers and drinks. Start with an appetizer. Order the street corn, spicy chicharron, ceviche costeno or the pork belly in salsa verde. For entrees, get the risotto Mexicano, pescado a la veracruzana or the lamb shank. Not feeling that hungry? Guests can order tacos, quesadillas or fajitas a la carte. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen is good for families, small and large groups or just a night out on the town.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Always love coming here! Had a great evening celebrating my mom’s birthday and the food was all delicious as usual. Thank you!

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4.7

4.7 (434)

$31 to $50

Mexican

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Chef Beatriz Martines
When ideas, hard work and talent meet, there's only one thing to look forward to...
~XALISKO~
A new Mexican gastronomy experience has been created with thought of heritage and the ingredients of your life experience.
Tradition pasted down for generations accompanied by years of cultivating a personal touch to this amazing cuisine. You will see signs of utilizing the most important crops of the Xalisko area: rice, corn, avocados, etc... traditional dessert from the area of Jalisco, Michoacan and Nayarit, and smart seleccion of Mexican, Mexican Spirits and artisanal beer.

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Yarkovip

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Great food. High end, unique Mexican. Well worth the price. Pretty loud live music only thing I would change. Still had restaraunt week menu, 7 days after it officially ended.

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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

4.7

4.7 (3197)

$30 and under

Mexican

East Side

About the restaurant

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

Located on Navigation Boulevard just minutes from the heart of downtown Houston, the Original Ninfa's was all started with Mama Ninfa Laurenzo's creative TexMex recipes. These led to the introduction of fajitas & Mexican cuisine to North America which gained immediate success.

If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's on Navigation is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.

Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on the outdoor deck, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy the great restaurant experience.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Great food and service. Also best way to eat and be shuttled to Astros game

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4.7

4.7 (678)

$30 and under

Mexican

Montrose

About the restaurant

While breathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers are enough to make anyone fall in love with this glass treehouse, this dining destination also offers a top-notch culinary experience that explores the flavors and energy of the small towns of Mexico with a Texas touch. FLORA’s contemporary approach reimagines what Mexican food can be – offering familiar flavors and iconic dishes, newly interpreted. FLORA strips away the formality of dining with a focus on clean, organic, high-quality food made with love, made by hand. The stunning brass and marble bar, teeming with tequila and mezcal, sets the tone for a lively social scene and the unparalleled outdoor terrace is the quintessential Houston outdoor dining experience. For parties of 7+ guests, please submit a private dining request. Out of respect for our chandeliers, we do not allow balloons. We ask that you celebrate your special occasions with our desserts as we do not allow outside cakes. We ask that you leave your pets at home.

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Debbievip

Dined 2 days ago

The food is always fresh and delicious, the drinks are amazing and the staff always attentive

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The Original Ninfa's Uptown

4.5

4.5 (733)

$30 and under

Mexican

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.

Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on our spacious patios, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy a great restaurant experience.

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Mariovip

Dined 6 days ago

I go to Ninfa's restaurant every time I come to Houston, TX. The food is always tasty and presentable. This time around I had the Mole Salmon, very nice size of Salmon on a bed of Polenta. The presentation was very nice and the food was cooked to perfection. For desert, I had the Key Lime pie and it was just as good as my meal. I like everything at Ninfa's Uptown and would recommend this location to anyone wanting to try some Tex-Mex food, I will definitely be back here the next time I travel to Houston.

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Experience

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La Fisheria

4.5

4.5 (591)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

La Fisheria is known for fresh seafood and Mexican soul cuisine with fresh and traditional Mexican flavors. At our bar you will find a variety of exceptional signature cocktails. We also offer a spacious private dining room where we can host events up to 60 people.

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MadameGoodEatsvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Came during Houston Restaurant week just to try it out. The entrees were amazing but my favorite part was the drink menu options. The options were diverse, interesting and well mixed. I will be returning in the future

Guadalajara Del Centro

4.3

4.3 (105)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Noted as Houston's go-to destination for Mexican fine food, Guadalajara Del Centro provides visitors with contemporary favorites that include everything from enchiladas or fajitas to campeche. The restaurant offers brunch, lunch and dinner menus and features only finest ingredients for optimal results. A visit to Guadalajara Del Centro is a popular choice with families and groups, and they even have happy hour to make it the perfect after work destination. Portions on popular menu items are adjustable, and the fajitas as a trademark dish. With medium or large portions and such unique add-ons as stuffed quail or portabella mushrooms, the Guadalajara Del Centro is sure to have something for everyone.

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Henryvip

Dined 3 days ago

Guadalajara is scratch made food that always delivers. This family-run restaurant upholds quality, service and value and has done so for over 30 years in the Houston market. Would recommend Guadalajara del Centro any time you're in the downtown area for a concert, game, or theater event.

Caffe Di Fiore

4.6

4.6 (38)

$30 and under

Mexican

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Caffe Di Fiore, located in The Woodlands, Texas, is a restaurant that offers a diverse menu of traditional Mexican cuisine, all prepared with the freshest and highest-quality ingredients.
The friendly and attentive staff are dedicated to ensuring that each customer has a positive dining experience and is one of the reasons why Caffe Di Fiore is a popular dining destination in The Woodlands.
We are always open to feedback and are willing to make adjustments to improve our customer's experience. If you're looking for a great dining experience in The Woodlands, be sure to check out Caffe Di Fiore.

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Robert

Dined on Sep 9, 2024

The food was really good. I would definitely go back and try some other things.

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Houston

4.5

4.5 (509)

$30 and under

Mexican

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

Blanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.

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Denisevip

Dined on Aug 12, 2024

First thing me and we will be back! The HRW menu is good.

Cadillac Bar - Houston

4.4

4.4 (133)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Heights / Washington

About the restaurant

A Local Legend For over 25 years, Cadillac Bar has been a hotspot for fun, festivity and, of course, authentic Mexican food. In a world of trendy restaurants Cadillac Bar has not only survived, but continues to be a local legend. A lively mixture of tradition and Mexican flair, Cadillac is where you want to be for an unbeatable meal or an unforgettable party. Join us for Margarita Monday and Happy Hour every day!

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Larry

Dined 4 days ago

Great service and authentic delicious Mexican food.

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