3 Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston, TX

“The Original Ninfa's on Navigation is a casual Mexican spot serving fajitas, margaritas, and other Mexican meals in covered outdoor seating. The restaurant is led by Mama Ninfa Laurenzo. She created tacos al carbon, which the whole world would eventually come to know as fajitas, the bedrock of Tex-Mex cuisine. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation offers a wide selection of menu items including tacos, fajitas, Ninfa’s mixtas, appetizers, and salads. The restaurant provides seated dining area for 60 members, a buffet-style event for 50 members, and a standing cocktail-style reception for 60 members. The restaurant is also serving in Uptown Houston at 1700 Post Oak Blvd.”

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“Pappasito's Cantina is a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant that offers Tex-Mex dishes, and margaritas are the stars of this chain, which has a festive look. The restaurant has been serving for more than 30 years. The restaurant is led by the Pappas brothers, who opened their first restaurant in 1976. Pappasito's Cantina is known for its authentic flavor, freshness, and quality of food and drinks. Savor the Pappasito’s Grill, which is a skewer of mesquite-grilled beef and chicken fajitas, bacon-wrapped shrimp, vegetables, and pineapple pico de gallo. Pappasito's Cantina provides party rooms for both large and small gatherings. The restaurant offers outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.”

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“Hugo's is a Modern Mexican menu prepared tableside at this upscale Montrose spot. The menu features traditional dishes from the many regions of Mexico, all made from scratch in Mexican tradition, including various cheeses, moles, tortillas, and chocolate. Hugo's is also known for its stellar, award-winning wine program, cocktail list, and tequila menu. The restaurant provides a private dining area for special occasions. If you want to keep any events at Hugo's, you can discuss your needs with their banquet coordinator. They can arrange flowers, balloons, linen, live music, or banners for your party. The restaurant offers catering services and Happy Hour menus.”

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