On the rocks

Houston's Best Margaritas of All Time

Craving a classic frozen marg or a smoky mezcal version? These Houston Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants serve some of the city’s strongest, most beloved margaritas.

02/12/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

The classics

The Top 10 Classic Restaurants and Bars in Houston

These local spots are keeping Houston history alive.

12/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Mmm, delicioso

The Definitive Guide to Houston's Best Mexican Restaurants

Grab a concha at Casaema. Dig into a sizzling plate of fajitas at Ninfa's, and experience the best tasting menu in the city at Tatemó.

09/08/2025 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

This Houston Restaurant Is as Old as Tex-Mex

Dining at Molina’s Cantina is like eating a slice of Houston history.

08/08/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Continuing a Legacy

Doña Leti’s Is So Much More than a Viral Spot for Birria Tacos

The restaurant might seem like it was an overnight success, but it’s been in the making since the early 2000s—and it all started with fruit.

05/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

New Fusion

Houston Now Has Euro-Tex Cuisine, Thanks to Blue Tuba

With a weird name and unique concept, the new Heights restaurant has us asking many questions. Like, what is “Euro-Tex,” anyway?

05/13/2024 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

Fifth of May

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Houston

The parties, events, and dining specials.

05/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

“LITTLE ARMANDO”

Armandos Owners to Bring Cantina-Style Tex-Mex to Bellaire

Mandito’s, which will feature a menu stacked with Tex-Mex classics, will open in early 2023.

08/16/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

SALUTE

Carryout, DIYS and Dine In: Where to Eat for Memorial Day Weekend

Tex Mex, ‘cue and all you can eat mudbugs that will have you saying ‘Oorah’

05/26/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Daniel Renfrow

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

cheesy goodness

Learn to Make Authentic Tex-Mex from Houston's Enchilada Queen Sylvia Casares

You can learn to make Tex-Mex like Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen.

07/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

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

Next-Mex

Popular Chef Bringing El Paso to the Heights with The 915

Vanessa Lomeli gained plenty of followers during her time at Habanero & the Guero.

03/18/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Neighborhood BBQ and Szechuan Heat

We battle our cravings, whether they be for peppercorns or creamy Gulf-style grits.

12/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Lazybrook/Timbergrove/Shady Acres

Enchiladas, homestyle Vietnamese dumplings, big game classics, and more enchiladas.

10/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Award-Quality Indian and Thai Green Curry

Plus some comforting Tex-Mex, DIY spring rolls, and specialty breakfast tacos.

07/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Get Comfy

6 Tex-Mex Spots For Takeout, Curbside Pick-Up

Need some queso? Some enchiladas? Yeah, we got you.

04/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Bird's the Word

Our Latest Obsession: Smoked Turkey Enchilada at Brett's BBQ Shop

This occasional special is coated in green sauce and jack cheese. My oh my.

01/29/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Just Eat It

Our Favorite Meals When It's Time to Stress-Eat

What's better than a plate of cheesy enchiladas? Anyone?

01/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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