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Irma's Southwest, Houston, TX

Irma's Southwest

4.7
4.7
704 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern
A photo of Irma's Southwest restaurant

Irma's Southwest

4.7
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Irma’s Southwest along with Irma’s Original have been household names in downtown food scene for over 17 years. Headed by the leadership of Louis Galvan and Irma Galvan, recipient of the 2008 James Beard Award.
Irma’s Southwest Grill is a casual elegant restaurant where you will enjoy some of the best Mexican food you will ever have north of the Mexican border. Our menu showcases some of the classic Mexican dishes including Carne Guisada, Pork Carnitas and Chile Relleno but it also incorporates Texas Wild Game in the form of Axis Barbacoa and Nilgai Tamales. Come to Irma’s and let yourself be completely mesmerized by our amazing food.
Whether you are looking for a hearty lunch, a quick bite before a baseball game or a full dinner Irma’s Southwest is your destination in downtown.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 247-9651
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Irma Galvan
  • Catering
    We cater to offices and homes in the downtown area. For areas outside of downtown please give us a call for details. We will create a specific menu for your event. Our Fajita package is our most ordered catering meal.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private room can accommodate about 120 persons seated and 180 standing. Our private room can also be divided to accommodate smaller groups. We specialize in corporate dining, corporate happy hour, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthday parties and graduation parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    La Branch
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Irma's Southwest offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "prompt and polite" service. It's a perfect spot for a pre-game meal, boasting a "high-end decor" and "superior service." While some find it pricey, the "delicious" dishes and "energetic service" make it a go-to destination.

704 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Mexican martini was amazing 🍸food is always good as well.

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  2. Bobby

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Food was outstanding, server recommendations are always spot-on.

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  3. Stephan

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, dine in the bar for a more personal experience.

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  4. Michael

    Philadelphia

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great atmosphere. I highly recommend it, whether a family night out or a business dinner.

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  5. Kimberley

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, friendly staff, our go to before or after a game. Way more accommodating than Vic and Anthony’s for Astros fans! Thanks Irma’s!

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  6. Dawn

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was spot on food delicious. Margaritas hit the spot

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  7. Rebecca

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was fine. Extremely busy night, servers were overwhelmed but nice.

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  8. Rex

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Way over priced average food. Service was exceptionally slow. They were not prepared for a full house even though they knew it was sold out restaurant. Won’t go back

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  9. Lindsey

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been waiting to try this place for years and can’t wait to go back. Super friendly staff and food was delicious!!! Definitely recommend making reservations.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had several reservations for our group. 32 people Everything was perfect!

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FAQs

Irma's Southwest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 247-9651.

Irma's Southwest is rated 4.7 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Irma's Southwest restaurant

Irma's Southwest

4.7
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Irma's Southwest

1475 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    La Branch
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Irma Galvan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 247-9651
  • Catering
    We cater to offices and homes in the downtown area. For areas outside of downtown please give us a call for details. We will create a specific menu for your event. Our Fajita package is our most ordered catering meal.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private room can accommodate about 120 persons seated and 180 standing. Our private room can also be divided to accommodate smaller groups. We specialize in corporate dining, corporate happy hour, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthday parties and graduation parties.
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