Location: South Houston
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Top 10 Mexican food in South Houston, Texas, United States
Best Mexican restaurants nearby. Discover the best Mexican food in South Houston. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Mexican restaurants near you.. South Houston is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area and Harris County. The population was 16,983 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by the cities of Houston and Pasadena.
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10. Taqueria Tepatitlan
Reviewed By texasfla
I was driving thru this section of South Houston and noticed the Mexican restaurant and decided to give it a try. While plain on the outside, the restaurant parking lot was packed... A good sign. The inside decor was eclectic and interesting. I really liked the feel of the front section of the restaurant (didn't go to the newer, back section.). The place was full and people continued to pour in to eat. The salsa that comes with the chips was excellent. I had the enchiladas Mexicanas. While it was rated spicy... I found it to be mild. However, it tasted extremely good. The corn tortillas were perfect. I liked the green sauce. The guacamole was good... Even better when mixed with the salsa. My dinner companion had the crispy tacos with ground beef and found them delicious.The options on the menu included more traditional fare than one sees on a typical chain tex-mex restaurant. I paid attention to neighboring tables and several we're going for the more traditional dishes and they looked/ smelled good The drinks also were goodThe service was a little slow... Bit considering how busy the place was.... I understood. The waitress was very nice, however. The clientele was mostly families. Many looked as if they had just came from church.The front room had a couple of big screen tvs that were playing the football game. They have a full bar.I would recommend this place.
9. Casarez Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By angylm
I am not sure where these people went that are saying they didn't enjoy Casarez, but I know I certainly do. Their food is good, their prices are low, and their basic, simple margaritas are inexpensive and wonderful. Bobby, the owner, is always coming around to the tables and speaks to everyone and the waitstaff remember me everytime and greet me with a smile. The mexican hamburger is DELICIOUS - served on a sizzling platter with a huge grilled bun and fresh cut fries on the side. I order the flautas on a regular basis, as well as the Mixed Grill (which is a fajita plate with beef, chicken, pork and shrimp, for about $12). This is a nice, comfortable atmosphere, very down to earth. Highly recommended.
8. Taqueria De Jalisco
Reviewed By sdf66
From the first bite I knew this place was going to be great. Homemade pico de gallo and you can sit and watch as they make the tortillas.
7. Taqueria Del Sol
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Ryan C
I ate here once a week while working in the area. I took my wife for the excellent food, but got surprised looks from the locals, being two gringos. The food is always excellent as well as the prices. Have not been disappointed in anything I tried, but the fajita burritos are my favorite.
6. Taqueria Arandas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By LarryG992
I have been eating lunch at this location about once a week for probably 4 years now. It is quite easily my favorite Mexican Restaurant in Houston. I have never had a bad meal or poor service as this location. Fresh food, great service, good prices,.. not much else to say.
5. Mannie's Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By jlukemorgan
Whole fried tilapia is served correctly. Crispy, head-on and the gills are cut out. A few slices on the skin would add texture so Iâll ask for that next time. We ordered several dishes because we kept seeing great stuff coming outside of the kitchen. If itâs packed just wait a minute and get your seat. Please quit inviting Guy Fieri here. This is world famous and it doesnât need more business. I like to eat here vs stand in line. Ring me up if youâre headed there and Iâll meet you if I can. If not, just order up something and think of me and my review that brought you there. Best of travels,Me
4. Pappasito's Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
Famous for more than thirty years of Legendary Tex-Mex, Pappasito's Cantina is known for the flavor, freshness and quality of their food and drinks! Pappasito's Cantina serves up succulent, sizzling fajitas, hand-crafted drinks and some of the best chips
Reviewed By Route66travel
OMG! Never thought Tex-Mex breakfast could be so good. They stop serving breakfast at 10 am; but they should serve breakfast ALL DAY! We had the Huevos Rancheros over steak and corn tortilla with papitas and beans. DELICIOUS and the meat was so tender and tasty, yum! Great service TOO!
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3. Gringo's Mexican Kitchen Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Gringoâs Mexican Kitchen is a family of full-service Mexican restaurants in the Houston area. All restaurants serve the highest quality Mexican food, offer a full bar and are open daily Sunday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. The Gringoâs brand iden
Reviewed By delnorn
A friend from out of town was in the mood for some Tex-Mex and Gringo's was in the area. The food and service were good. Portion sizes were plentiful and the menu selection and prices were typical for a Tex-Mex restaurant. With several other restaurants sharing the parking lot parking was the only drawback.
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2. Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By condorchristi
First and foremost, Ninfa's comes in between the "cheapy" Mexican food and the "Mexican Cuisine" crowd. I'm not saying you have to moderate your expectations in any way but know that for $10.99 a plate, you're not getting cuisine or hoity-toity food. What you are getting is delicious Mexican food that is served in generous portions and is a good value considering what you get for your money at other places. The service on my latest visit in Mid October 2018 was exemplary. Could not be happier. Plenty of televisions are around your tables and at the bar. But it is, somehow, a more "classy" place than that entails. There is a seating area where you can wait for your party (I'm one of those who'd rather wait for the whole party before going to my table). One little snipe is that the chip basket is too small. They refill it constantly but the basket itself is too small. That's it! Love the place; can't wait to return.
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1. Habanera & the Guero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By AMiller7880
Oh wow! We stayed nearby after our connection flight was cancelled. After a quick search of nearby restaurants we decided to Uber here. The salsa is easily the best salsa weâve ever tasted. The carne asada and the tour of El Paso were FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Everything has such amazing flavor! My husband said âI donât like mole sauceâ. When his food came out he said âmmm... this mole sauce is great!â I said âI thought you didnât like mole sauceâ and he replied âwell I like THIS mole sauce!â
