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11 places to eat in Houston
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ARMANDOS Tex-Mex restaurant
Family owned and operated since 1978, Armando Palacios’ long-time eatery—fashioned after 1920s Mexico City—consistently is packed with friends, regulars, celebrities and local socialites who love the famous fresh-lime juice margaritas, delicious queso flameado and signature fajitas.
Designed by Armando and his wife, Cinda Palacios, the restaurant is decorated with beautiful antique mirrors, an intricate sunburst latticework ceiling and rich red draperies offset by crisp, white table linens. The restaurant also houses a collection of authentic Mexican pottery and cookware showcased in dark, custom wood cabinets. The warm décor and lighting perfectly set the mood for multisensory culinary excellence.
Andy's Home Café Tex-Mex restaurant
Step into Andy's Home Café, a Houston institution lovingly run by the Morales family since 1977. We're your neighborhood destination for authentic Tex-Mex flavors and heartwarming hospitality. Start your day with our beloved breakfast options, available all day long. And don't miss our signature Menudo, a family recipe passed down through generations. Come experience the taste of tradition!
Candente Tex-Mex restaurant
Handcrafted Tex-Mex
Chapultepec Lupita Tex-Mex restaurant
Chapultepec Lupita is a locally owned and operated Mexican restaurant serving the area since 1977.
Edgar's Hermano Tex-Mex restaurant
Tex-Mex cuisine & creative cocktails offered in a casual environment with stylish, rustic decor.
El Pobre Tex Mex BBQ Tex-Mex restaurant
Mother & Son duo. Creating delicious Tex-Mex snacks since 2017.
Friendly reminder we are not fast food, we work fast but great food takes time. Please be kind and patient when we have longer than normal wait times. Especially when we have markets and events. Thank you for your support and understanding.
El Tiempo Cantina Tex-Mex restaurant
El Tiempo Cantina serves quality Tex-Mex cuisine and the best margaritas in Houston! We welcome each of our guests as part of the family, providing the same impeccable customer service Mama Ninfa instilled years ago. At El Tiempo Cantina, we make everything from scratch. From the tortillas to the salad dressings, the salsas to the desserts, we cook all of our food using generations-old family recipes. Our attention to quality and exceptional friendliness is our driving force. Enjoy Every Moment!
El Tiempo Cantina Tex-Mex restaurant
El Tiempo Cantina serves quality Tex-Mex cuisine and the best margaritas in Houston! We welcome each of our guests as part of the family, providing the same impeccable customer service Mama Ninfa instilled years ago. At El Tiempo Cantina, we make everything from scratch. From the tortillas to the salad dressings, the salsas to the desserts, we cook all of our food using generations-old family recipes. Our attention to quality and exceptional friendliness is our driving force. Enjoy Every Moment!
El Tiempo Cantina Tex-Mex restaurant
El Tiempo Cantina serves quality Tex-Mex cuisine and the best margaritas in Houston! We welcome each of our guests as part of the family, providing the same impeccable customer service Mama Ninfa instilled years ago. At El Tiempo Cantina, we make everything from scratch. From the tortillas to the salad dressings, the salsas to the desserts, we cook all of our food using generations-old family recipes. Our attention to quality and exceptional friendliness is our driving force. Enjoy Every Moment!
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina Tex-Mex restaurant
Classic & modern Tex-Mex cooking in a roomy, industrial-chic restaurant & bar with patio dining.
Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant - Durham Tex-Mex restaurant
Welcome to Spanish Flowers, where the rich flavors of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine meet the vibrant energy of Houston! Established in 1979, we've been serving up a taste of tradition for over four decades, and we're thrilled to announce the opening of our third location right here in the heart of Houston.
From sizzling fajitas to mouthwatering tacos, every dish is a journey through the streets of Mexico, bringing you the authentic taste of generations-old recipes.
Thank you, Houston, for 44 years of incredible support. Here's to many more years of shared meals, shared memories, and the joy of savoring the flavors that bring us all together.