Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Houston

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in Houston? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4.7

4.7 (504)

$31 to $50

Mexican

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

Chef Beatriz Martines
When ideas, hard work and talent meet, there's only one thing to look forward to...
~XALISKO~
A new Mexican gastronomy experience has been created with thought of heritage and the ingredients of your life experience.
Tradition pasted down for generations accompanied by years of cultivating a personal touch to this amazing cuisine. You will see signs of utilizing the most important crops of the Xalisko area: rice, corn, avocados, etc... traditional dessert from the area of Jalisco, Michoacan and Nayarit, and smart seleccion of Mexican, Mexican Spirits and artisanal beer.

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Paul

Dined today

Always great dining experience and service is always outstanding.

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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

4.7

4.7 (3249)

$30 and under

Mexican

East Side

About the restaurant

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

Located on Navigation Boulevard just minutes from the heart of downtown Houston, the Original Ninfa's was all started with Mama Ninfa Laurenzo's creative TexMex recipes. These led to the introduction of fajitas & Mexican cuisine to North America which gained immediate success.

If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's on Navigation is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.

Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on the outdoor deck, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy the great restaurant experience.

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Amanda

Dined 3 days ago

I look forward to my annual birthday dinner at Ninfas!! This year the entree I have ordered for 20+ years was changed but unfortunately not for the better!! Bring back the classic India!! The manager informed me there was a chef change catering to a different taste . . . Change is good but this change left a less than desirable impression. Hopefully my feedback will make it back to this new chef!!

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4.8

4.8 (770)

$30 and under

Mexican

Montrose

About the restaurant

While breathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers are enough to make anyone fall in love with this glass treehouse, this dining destination also offers a top-notch culinary experience that explores the flavors and energy of the small towns of Mexico with a Texas touch. FLORA’s contemporary approach reimagines what Mexican food can be – offering familiar flavors and iconic dishes, newly interpreted. FLORA strips away the formality of dining with a focus on clean, organic, high-quality food made with love, made by hand. The stunning brass and marble bar, teeming with tequila and mezcal, sets the tone for a lively social scene and the unparalleled outdoor terrace is the quintessential Houston outdoor dining experience. For parties of 7+ guests, please submit a private dining request. Out of respect for our chandeliers, we do not allow balloons. We ask that you celebrate your special occasions with our desserts as we do not allow outside cakes. We ask that you leave your pets at home.

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Darryl

Dined 3 days ago

Overall nice dining experience. Room was comfortably filled but didn’t appear loud like so many restaurants. Easy to converse without raising voices. Holiday menu was great, nice selections not on the normal menu. Well prepared, and saved room for the flan and Christmas mousse

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4.5

4.5 (607)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

La Fisheria is known for fresh seafood and Mexican soul cuisine with fresh and traditional Mexican flavors. At our bar you will find a variety of exceptional signature cocktails. We also offer a spacious private dining room where we can host events up to 60 people.

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Rodrigo

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We had an amazing experience from every single angle, from the service, food quality, etc. The tamal selva negra was outstanding, the best tamal I’ve had in my life!

The Original Ninfa's Uptown

4.7

4.7 (756)

$30 and under

Mexican

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.

Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on our spacious patios, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy a great restaurant experience.

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Kristina

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

We love coming to Ninfas Post Oak! It’s become a family staple. The food and service is always fantastic. Would definitely recommend!

Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Houston

4.5

4.5 (513)

$30 and under

Mexican

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

Blanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.

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Jordai

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Great food and great service, drinks were good as well.

Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen - Vintage

4.7

4.7 (56)

$30 and under

Mexican

North Side

About the restaurant

Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen is an exciting concept kitchen that strives to bring elevated Mexican cuisine to a modern audience. The menu reflects the rich variety of Mexican cuisine, with a plethora of options to suit any craving. Each dish is made to order using fresh, local and sustainable ingredients. The restaurant strives to provide a traditional and modern interpretation of all family recipes. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen offers special happy hour pricing Monday through Friday with appetizers and drinks. Start with an appetizer. Order the street corn, spicy chicharron, ceviche costeno or the pork belly in salsa verde. For entrees, get the risotto Mexicano, pescado a la veracruzana or the lamb shank. Not feeling that hungry? Guests can order tacos, quesadillas or fajitas a la carte. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen is good for families, small and large groups or just a night out on the town.

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Miros

Dined 7 days ago

Overall great service. Very accommodating to our needs.

Toca Madera - Houston

4.3

4.3 (25)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Southeast Houston

About the restaurant

Noble 33 Hospitality Group brings the fourth Toca Madera restaurant to Houston, Texas! Toca Madera is a highly acclaimed modern Mexican Steakhouse known for its menu featuring bold flavors and high quality, sustainable, and organic ingredients.

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Amber

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

The ambience was perfect. My waitress provided top notch service. I enjoyed our conversation as well. She was amazing! From my appetizer, to my cocktail, and entree; everything was delicious!!!

Guadalajara Del Centro

4.5

4.5 (110)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Noted as Houston's go-to destination for Mexican fine food, Guadalajara Del Centro provides visitors with contemporary favorites that include everything from enchiladas or fajitas to campeche. The restaurant offers brunch, lunch and dinner menus and features only finest ingredients for optimal results. A visit to Guadalajara Del Centro is a popular choice with families and groups, and they even have happy hour to make it the perfect after work destination. Portions on popular menu items are adjustable, and the fajitas as a trademark dish. With medium or large portions and such unique add-ons as stuffed quail or portabella mushrooms, the Guadalajara Del Centro is sure to have something for everyone.

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LindaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This was the perfect choice for dinner with friends before the Robert Earl Keen concert at the House of Blues. Thanks to Arturo for making our dining experience even more special.

Mi Cocina - River Oaks

4.3

4.3 (75)

$30 and under

Mexican

River Oaks

About the restaurant

Mi Cocina is a collection of neighborhood restaurants offering authentic Tex-Mex dishes, memorable experiences, and legendary Margaritas for over 30 years. Our classic dishes range from 8-hour slow roasted Brisket Tacos to the hand chopped Rico Salad & flavorful Sunset Fajitas. Don't forget to order a legendary Mambo Taxi margarita.

*Please note- reservations are only accepted via OpenTable at our River Oaks location*

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QueenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Aaron was an excellent server and had great suggestions

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