Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Houston

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in Houston? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4.8

4.8 (606)

$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.

Top review

jaclyn

Dined 4 days ago

My husband loved his birthday dinner, experience, mariachis! Atmosphere was awesome!

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4.8

4.8 (67)

$30 and under

Mexican

W. University / Med Center

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Houston’s West University neighborhood at 6119 Edloe Street, Maximo is a progressive Mexican restaurant from the Local Foods Group team that combines authenticity and adventure. Nearly everything is done in house under Executive Chef Adrian Torres with mentorship from Local Foods Group Creative & Culinary Director Seth Siegel-Gardner. Nixtamalized tortillas are just the start; corn kernels are boiled, soaked and ground into masa, imparting maximum flavor into a dedicated masa section on the menu featuring sopes, tetelas and even cornbread, along with a list of ever-changing taco options. Shareable plates, from crudos and salads to entrees and desserts, entice guests to explore. The restaurant is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 - 9 p.m. for dinner service and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. for brunch and dinner service.

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DavidVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food is clever. Very inventive. Beautiful space. Excellent wait staff. Very reasonable price. Met the owner. So very nice

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

4.8

4.8 (3331)

$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.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and service as usual. Celebrated Mother’s Day as a family

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Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen - Vintage

4.9

4.9 (73)

$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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Kyra

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Great food as always and great service! It was my birthday and they brought out an adorable birthday cart with churros

Flora

4.8

4.8 (959)

$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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KateVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service, we were satisfied . Thank you Thank you

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4.7

4.7 (632)

$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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RamonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Came here last Mother’s Day and they had an incredible Mexican buffet. Unfortunately, not this year but the fried fish was delicious

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Experience

Happy Hour

ARMANDOS

4.7

4.7 (1113)

$31 to $50

Mexican

River Oaks

About the restaurant

Note for booking reservations: If you do not see available online for the time you are searching, please contact us directly as we may have additional availability.

Since 1978 ARMANDOS has been more than just a restaurant. It is a place for friends and family to celebrate life and their successes, a fully stocked bar with a friendly face, a packed discotheque that welcomes everyone to dance their troubles away, and a quiet corner for a romantic evening.

From guacamole to quesadillas, sumptuous enchiladas to elegant seafood dishes, ARMANDOS is the premier destination for authentic and elevated Tex-Mex cuisine. Our world-class catering service boasts full-service event catering, bulk delivery and the chicest taco trucks in Houston for your special occasions. Year-round events at our restaurant make dining at ARMANDOS a non-stop celebration. There’s no better place to live large.

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

Our food, drinks and service were all perfect as always!

The Original Ninfa's Uptown

4.6

4.6 (792)

$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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KristiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Our server was a little problematic. Not a fan of how they handled them sending out the wrong food. But it was great!! Would go back!

Guadalajara Del Centro

4.7

4.7 (121)

$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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MargaretVIP

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

The food was good. Guacamole was delicious!!! Made fresh. Mesquite salmon dish was very good. It's great for calorie conscious people who still want healthy but tasty meals

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Houston

4.5

4.5 (525)

$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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Dr. DemiVIP

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

As always the food was great and the server was amazing. The host was so kind and the place was clean.

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Experience

All Day Happy Hour at Blanco Cocina + Cantina

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