Below is a list of the top and leading Mexican Restaurants in Houston. To help you find the best Mexican Restaurants located near you in Houston, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Houston’s Best Mexican Restaurants:
The top rated Mexican Restaurants in Houston are:
- Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe – Mexican offerings that are freshly prepared
- Caracol Restaurant – presents a culinary journey through the coastal town of Mexico
- Cuchara – generous servings of grilled specials
- Lopez Mexican Restaurant – a thriving business with a humble beginning
- Guadalajara Del Centro – premier Tex-Mex restaurant in Houston
Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe was founded several years ago in Irvington Blvd. by a dedicated Mexican couple. Importantly, the lovely pair shared the work of making tortillas, preparing the tables, cleaning the dishes and cooking orders. For this reason, their business continued growing and thriving in the market. These days around 100 members of the Teo clan help the restaurant’s daily operation. Undoubtedly, customers raved about the homecooked flavor of tortillas, soft and juicy fajitas, their Caliente Shrimp, and the flavorful parrilada.
Products/Services:
Main Menu, Breakfast Menu, Daily Specials (Chicken Fajita Ranchera, Pechuga Gratinada, Fajita Azteca, Fajita Poblana, Enchiladas Suizas)
LOCATION:
Address: 1511 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
Phone: (713) 426-4420
Website: www.teomexicancafe.com
REVIEWS:
“I’m a caldo fanatic and Teotihuacan’s is as good as it gets. Very savory, not spicy and generous portions of meat and veggies. An absolute delight. Homemade corn tortillas are awesome. Their service is excellent as well.” –Rosa Medina
Caracol Restaurant
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Caracol Restaurant‘s interiors reflect the owners love of the beach and aquatic creatures. Scattered at the restaurant are the water life art of painter Charley Harper. Owners Chef Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught work together to maintain Caracol’s charm. The name caracol was coined by Chef Hugo which holds a fun memory of preparing conch ceviche with his brother. Their menu depicts a culinary journey around coastal towns of Mexico. Firstly is the crudos and cocteles y escabeches that are perfect for a light chat amidst the sea. On the other hand, antojitos are bite-size streetfoods, while sopas y ensaladas are soups and salads of seasonal produce. Meanwhile, the main dish is called Plato Fuertes, and the Del Horno are collection of whole roasted fish and short ribs. Furthermore, wood-roasted Gulf oysters with chipotle butter are named ostiones asados which can be paired with the postres or desserts. Finally, Sean Beck’s wine, beer, and spirits complete the essentials for a lively atmosphere.
Products/Services:
Sopas Y Enchiladas, Antojitos, Entrada, Kids Menu, Postres, Family Meal, Entrees, Cold, Sides
LOCATION:
Address: 2200 Post Oak Blvd #160, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 622-9996
Website: www.caracol.net
REVIEWS:
“I very much enjoyed this place. I came with my family for Sunday brunch buffet. The ambiance was nice, the food was very good and they even had live music. I would definitely recommend this place. The four-star rating was due to the price. Although I enjoyed it, there are various other places I’d go before this.” –Santiago Rivas
Cuchara
Cuchara was built in the 1940s and home to The Hyde Supermarket. The brick building was converted into a bistro on September 15, 2012, in between Fairview and Taft. Its design was a combination of ideas of Charlie McDaniel, Ana Beaven, and Jim Herd. They personally curated pieces that were now displayed in the restaurant to give an authentic Mexican vibe. The bistro serves savory brunch and dinner meals which are prepared heartily to ease Mexican specials cravings. Meanwhile, the cocktails are a creation of Chris Frankel. Diners can lounge and enjoy sipping their wine or take a pick at their choice of bebidas or drinks.
Products/Services:
Brunch Menu, Cocteles/Cocktails, Cerveza/Beer
LOCATION:
Address: 214 Fairview St Suite #1, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 942-0000
Website: www.cuchararestaurant.com
REVIEWS:
“Everything about this place is gold! Great food and drinks, awesome staff, wonderful vibe. I honestly could run out of compliments to give them! Try their Taco Tuesdays!” –Rubi Gaspar
Lopez Mexican Restaurant
Lopez Mexican Restaurant has a humbling beginning started by its founder Rodrigo López. Rodrigo is an immigrant from Mexico and upon his arrival at the United States in 1962, he opted to try out his luck in the restaurant business. Without any background in business, he established the restaurant in 1978 hoping it can help with their daily needs. With faith and perseverance, Rodrigo together with his wife Bertha, sons Jose, Jonathan and daughter Ana worked hard to achieve their dream of success. In particular, their mission is to consistently attain cleanliness, great customer service, and offer delectable Mexican offerings.
Without a doubt, the small food joint has grown, that they have converted their banquet hall into a drive-thru area. Apart from this, they had inaugurated their churro food truck named “Dulce de Lopez”. Notably, the food truck is their charity project as a way of giving back the support they are getting from the Houston locality.
Products/Services:
Appetizers, Soups & Salads, Mexican Originals, Enchiladas, Tex-Mex Combos, El Trio, Grilled Specialties, Dessert, Kids Menu, A-la-carte
LOCATION:
Address: 11606 S Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77099
Phone: (281) 495-2436
Website: www.vivalopez.com
REVIEWS:
“Quick service and exceptional price per serving. I ordered the Lopez and received my first of three plates within 5 minutes. The food was good and plentiful and I was able to take some to go. Total cost was about ~14USD after taxes.” –Austin Kempf
Guadalajara Del Centro
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Guadalajara Del Centro is one of the premier Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston. Their menu can cater to the whole family’s choices. It has the freshly made guacamole, tasty Guadalupe lime beef fajitas, and fried coffee ice cream. On the other hand, the dishes Huevos Rancheros and Enchiladas de Huevos are a great option for egg and dairy lovers. Meals can be savored at any time of the day as they are prepared with the finest ingredients. Looking at their website, clearly, diet restrictions of vegetarians and people with allergies are also well-accommodated at the restaurant. Besides great food, at 3-6 pm, they regularly held the Happy Hour where guests can sample their drinks.
Products/Services:
Fajitas, Soups, Appetizers, Brunch, Favorites, Tex-Mex Specialties & Platters, Enchiladas, Lunch, Sides: Grilled Additions, Tostadas, Desserts
LOCATION:
Address: 1201 San Jacinto St #6930, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 650-0101
Website: www.guad.com
REVIEWS:
“Great salsa and trendy atmosphere. I have tasted quite a few entrees and have not been disappointed yet. My personal favorite is the ceviche salad.” –Terri Nelli
Jeanie Burford is a reporter for Kev’s Best. After graduating from UCLA, Amy got an internship at a local radio station and worked as a beat reporter and producer. Jeanie has also worked as a columnist for The Brookings Register. Amy covers economy and community events for Kev’s Best.