Bringing Mexico Home

There’s So Much to Love about Ema’s New Heights Cafe

The bakery has leveled up from a popular pop-up and farmers market vendor to an exciting brick-and-mortar cafe.

04/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Ancestral Bond

Houston Chefs Use Nopales to Connect Back to Mexico

In a stew or an egg scramble, the prickly pear cactus has deep roots in Texas-Mexican cooking.

03/26/2024 By Adán Medrano

Leveling Up

What to Expect from Tacos Doña Lena’s Heights-Area Location

The beloved hole-in-the-wall spot that brings droves to Spring Branch is now ready to expand with a second restaurant.

03/19/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Steaming Bowls

These Noodle Soups Are Houston’s Comfort-Food Favorites

Where to get the best phở, bún bò Huế, ramen, and sopa de fideo.

12/11/2023 By Emma Balter

Reina de las Tamales

How Momma’s Tamales Handles the Holiday Crunch

Inspired by her mother’s recipes, Ana Soria turned the Bellaire tamale shop into a beloved business that grinds nonstop around Christmas.

11/10/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Fifth of May

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Houston

The parties, events, and dining specials.

05/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

BAR SCENE

The Margaritas at La Diabla Retro Bar Are Sinfully Good

This new downtown tequila bar is an ode to Mexico City pop culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

02/15/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

GREEN, WHITE & RED

Forget Fall—We’re Going All-In on Chiles en Nogada Season

Here’s where you can find one of Mexico’s most patriotic seasonal dishes in Houston.

09/14/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

THE ’BURBS

Best Places To Eat In Sugar Land, TX

From sizzling Tex-Mex platters to fiery Szechuan dishes, the culinary scene in this suburb is one to watch.

03/30/2022 By Megha McSwain

Feliz Navidad

Where To Order Last-Minute Holiday Tamales In Houston

The Christmas staple can sell out at some of your favorite places if you wait too long. Here are six options to buy them fresh right up until Christmas Eve.

12/20/2021 By Craig Hayes

Hot Tamales

The Best Vegan Mexican Spots in Houston

You can call ahead to pick-up, or grab pre-packaged tamales for Christmas at these local markets and restaurants.

12/17/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez and Camilo Hannibal Smith

Patios & Parks

High-End Patio Bar Opens In The Heights

The owners of Casa Nomad debuted their latest concept, Highline Park, last week.

12/07/2021 By Craig Hayes

Fresh Fare

Tex-Mex and All-American Restaurants Set for West U Openings

Plus, a new partnership with Adair concepts

12/06/2021 By Craig Hayes

Food Essay

How Eating Pozole Helps Me Hold Onto My Roots

A personal dish that's best enjoyed during the holidays.

11/22/2021 By Reyes Ramirez

Greatest of all time

Night Moves Hospitality Announces New Mexican-American Restaurant

Chivos is replacing Calle Onze in the Heights.

11/03/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Cheese please

Houston Hotspots To Enjoy National Queso Day

Who can turn down Tex-Mex?

09/20/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Some like it hot

The Wide World of International Spicy Cuisine

From Mexican to Chinese, traverse the globe's spiciest flavor profiles right here in Houston.

07/13/2021 By Carlos Brandon

Looking Back

At 80 Years, Molina's Still Riding High

Putting family first, the Mexican restaurant has remained one of our most treasured spots.

06/21/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: The Fried Rice of My Dreams

We take a ride to a few places out west and to a new-ish spot inside the Loop.

12/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Hop in The Car

Spring's Belly of the Beast Is Destination-Worthy Dining

Inventive starters and insanely flavorful tacos? Add this to your list.

10/06/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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