Tex Mex may be a popular choice in the Lone Star State, but when you want to drop the Tex and enjoy fantastic Mexican food, Houston is the place to go. Houston has plenty of options for delicious Mexican dishes that have been freshly prepared just for you. Our list of Mexican restaurants has plenty to tempt you, whatever your favorite dish might be.
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Cuchara Restaurant
Housed in a former supermarket, Cuchara’s kitchen team places fresh food at the heart of everything they do. The menu positions it as one of the more adventurous eateries, with extensive brunch and dinner menus featuring hibiscus flower tacos, cactus filets, and quail in rose petal sauce. Their chef uses a 150-year-old recipe for a tenderloin dish that has become a popular choice for lovers of authentic dishes. They also claim that their 34-ingredient mole negro is the most complex in Mexico. Add a range of cocktails, featuring familiar ingredients, such as mescal and tequila, alongside blends based on traditional native drinks, and your dining experience will be complete.
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Irma’s Original
For a more traditional Mexican meal, lunch at Irma’s Original will not disappoint. The founder, Irma Gonzalez Galvan, originally opened a small sandwich shop to earn enough to care for her children. However, when she started to make traditional Mexican food, business took off. The menu is an ever-changing feast made from fresh, seasonal ingredients and includes perennial favorites such as enchiladas stuffed with a range of fillings, fajitas in any combination you can imagine, and a range of daily specials. Irma’s Original offers a home-cooked, family feel with excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Puebla’s Mexican Kitchen
If you want to start your day the Mexican way, then breakfast at Puebla’s Mexican Kitchen is not to be missed. They make their tacos fresh when they are ordered, source their ingredients from local farms, and make all their salsas from scratch from their original recipes. They open at 7 a.m. and all their breakfast dishes are completely customizable; so, you can start your day with your favorite dish made exactly to your specifications. From tacos and burritos to chilaquiles and huevos con nopales, you have a choice of Mexican favorites to prepare you for whatever your day may hold.
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Xochi
A firm favorite among locals and visitors alike, Xochi was founded by award-winning chef, Hugo Ortega and the team at H Town Restaurant Group. They specialize in recreating the cuisine of Oaxaca, with a menu that is inspired by the indigenous dishes but modernized with twists that make the menu a truly cutting-edge collection. From beef tongue tacos to crispy goat tacos, and even dishes featuring fried insects, the use of traditional ingredients and cooking methods makes this a truly exceptional dining experience.
Whether you prefer familiar foods, such as tacos and burritos, or enjoy trying more exotic dishes, such as fried grasshoppers and ant guacamole, you can find a Mexican restaurant to suit your tastes in Houston.
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