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10 of the Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston

Houston is home to the nation鈥檚 fourth-largest Hispanic/Latino population and Houston is the third city for Mexican immigrants after Chicago and Los Angeles.

Residents with a heritage linked to Mexico, Central and South America make up some 38%  of the area鈥檚 residents and have made important contributions to the diverse culinary and cultural tapestry of Bayou City.

From September 15 to October 15, Houston along with the rest of the country celebrates the achievements and contributions of the Hispanic community.

The options for Mexican food are endless with local must-try spots like Chef Hugo Ortega鈥檚 restaurants: Hugo鈥檚, Xochi, Caracol, and his recently opened Mexican street food establishment called Urbe.

Houstonians love their Mexican restaurants because the lively destinations serve as worthy backdrops for cheese-filled feasts made up of stewed meats and grilled vegetables, fiery salsas and tequila-fueled libations.

Mexican fare ranks with Italian and Chinese as Americans’ top-three favourite global cuisines. From Taquerias to Tex-Mex joints here are 10 of the best Mexican restaurants in Houston.

1.  Xochi

1777 Walker St Suite A, Houston, TX 77010-5023

Phone: +1 713-400-3330

Monday          CLOSED

Tue – Thu       11:30am鈥�9pm

Fri – Sat          11:30am鈥�10pm

Sunday           10am鈥� 3pm

Why we Love it: Dishes inspired by Oaxaca headline this chic Downtown destination that also serves cocktails & wine.

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Located in downtown Houston on the first floor of the Marriot Marquis across from Discovery Green.

If you are craving a proper Tex-Mex meal, you won鈥檛 be disappointed.

Xochi鈥檚 menu features a wide variety of house-made masas, incorporating many types of colours of corn, an endless variety of moles, as well as house-made chocolate and ribbons of cheese (called quesillo) wrapped into balls.

Imported Oaxacan, coffee, grasshoppers, tlayudas (huge tortillas, fire-roasted with toppings), beans cooked with avocado leaves and many other very distinctive and diverse Oaxacan-inspired dishes are also on offer.

Expect a bar program touting an extensive offering of mezcals, tequilas and Mexican craft beers.

A weekday happy hour runs from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., offering discounted drinks and bar bites.

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2. Hugo鈥檚

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 713-524-7744

Monday          CLOSED

Tue – Wed      3:00pm鈥�9:00pm

Thursday       11:30am鈥�9:00pm

Friday             11:30am鈥�10:30pm

Saturday        11:00am鈥�10:30pm

Sunday           10:00am鈥�9:00pm

Why we Love it: Modern Mexican fare & shaken margaritas prepared tableside star at this upscale Montrose spot.

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The restaurant is housed in a 1925 structure designed and built by Houston architect Joseph Finger, who is also responsible for Houston鈥檚 Art Deco-style City Hall.

The Latin-inspired building has been lovingly restored to feature its original beauty and the interiors are designed to include both chic contemporary touches and inviting traditional elements of old Mexico.

It鈥檚 convenient to reach Hugo鈥檚 in the Montrose area, a culturally diverse neighbourhood for food, art and shopping. Hugo鈥檚 menu predominantly features traditional menus from across Mexico.

Desserts are masterful, from the buttery almond-coconut tart to the flan de chocolate made with freshly ground cocoa beans.

Hugo鈥檚 has a chilled-out vibe, and walking into the venue feels like entering a pal鈥檚 dining room.

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3.  Tacos Dona Lena

8788 Hammerly Blvd G, Houston, TX 77080, United States

Phone: (713) 993-6486

Mon – Thu      11am鈥�9pm

Friday             11am鈥�10pm

Saturday        8am鈥�10pm

Sunday           8am鈥�9pm

Why we Love it: Straightforward tacos, enchiladas and gorditas whipped up in a down-to-earth spot with basic seating.

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They make amazing Mexican street food. To have the best experience we recommend you eat at the location.

The space is small for the volume of people it gets. They are still very new but their business is booming!

Sometimes the line is out the door long and the phone lines are super busy but they are worth the wait. The staff is so friendly and attentive.

Birria street tacos arrive properly dressed in cilantro, onion, lime, and house-made consome, and gorditas and tortas come with hearty fillings like chorizo, barbacoa, and meatless choices like soy pastor.

It鈥檚 one of the most popular spots for Mexican delivery in Houston and is even one of the hottest spots for takeout in the entire city.

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4.  Urbe

1101 Uptown Park Blvd Suite 12 Houston, TX 77056

Phone: (713) 726-8273

Mon – Thu      10:30am鈥�9pm

Friday             10:30am鈥�10pm

Saturday        10am鈥�10pm

Sunday           10am鈥�5pm

Why we Love it: The menu features street food from across all states of Mexico, inspired by travels and also the hometowns of H Town team members.

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Famous Houston chef, Hugo Ortega has other concepts around town, but Urbe is his first casual concept.

At Hugo Ortega鈥檚 new Uptown Park restaurant, the spotlight is on Mexican street eats.

The fast-casual concept offers counter-service by day and a full-service format during dinner and weekend brunch.

Menu items include chicharrones, elote, camotes, birria, barbacoa, tacos al pastor, conchas, berlinesas, huaraches, tortas, tlayudas, cemitas, churros, quesadillas and carnitas.

The restaurant also offers accompanying beverages including margaritas, micheladas, sangrias, palomas, shots and craft beers.

It is known for its slow-roasted meats like birria and barbacoa that are used to build tortas and tacos.

Urbe houses its own on-site bakery, too, producing fresh bread, tortillas, and pastries.

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5.  Caracol

2200 Post Oak Blvd Suite #160, Houston, TX 77056-4700

Phone: +1 713-622-9996

Monday          CLOSED

Tue – Thu       11:30am鈥�9pm

Friday             11:30am鈥�10:30pm

Saturday        11am鈥�10:30pm

Sunday           10am鈥�3pm

Why we Love it: Upscale eatery offering Mexican seafood dishes, booze, an oyster bar and artsy space.

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Caracol is the newest addition to Chef Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught鈥檚 culinary family and Southern Living named it one of Houston鈥檚 Best International Restaurants in 2016.

Dubbed as the establishment where seafood and classic Mexican cuisine meet, I was curious to visit Caracol to see (and taste) for myself.

This upscale establishment serves the best wood-grilled oysters in Houston. The food is incredible, and so are the margaritas.

You will be impressed by their inventive and delicious Mexican take on seafood. Everything, from the food and drinks to the music and decor, is curated to perfection.

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6. The Original Ninfa鈥檚 on Navigation

2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003
Phone: 713-228-1175

Mon – Thu      11am 鈥� 10pm

Friday             11am 鈥� 11pm

Saturday        10am 鈥� 11pm

Sunday           10am 鈥� 10pm

Why we Love it: Longtime casual spot with covered outdoor seating serving fajitas, margaritas and other Mexican fares.

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The Original Ninfa鈥檚 on Navigation is located on Navigation Boulevard and a stone鈥檚 throw from the heart of downtown Houston.

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. 

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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7.  Chivos

222 W 11th St Houston, TX 77008

Phone: (832) 767-1417

Mon – Tue      CLOSED

Wed 鈥� Thu     5pm 鈥� 9pm

Friday             5pm 鈥� 10pm

Saturday        5pm 鈥� 10pm

Sunday           11am 鈥� 3pm    5pm- 8pm

Why we Love it: Inventive new Mexican-American cuisine.

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Chivos鈥� executive chef Thomas Bille boasts nearly two decades of fine dining experience, including stops at acclaimed spots like 鈥淔inal Table鈥� winner Timothy Hollingsworth鈥檚 Los Angeles restaurant Otium, Hugo Ortega鈥檚 Xochi and his own short-lived suburban restaurant Belly of the Beast.

The cuisine at Chivos stands entirely on its own, it is regarded as neither traditional Mexican nor Tex-Mex, but rather a more modern consideration of Mexican-American.

Executive chef Thomas Bille has fun with items like pozole dumplings in pork broth and build-your-own bone marrow tacos.

Save room for dessert, which is equally intriguing, as Bille presents a chocolate tamale with cajete and marshmallow.

8. Chuy鈥檚

2706 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77098

Phone: (346) 646-5871

Mon – Sat       9am – 6pm

Why we Love it: They have deeply ingrained themselves into the local dining culture.

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A casual spot with a large menu, Chuy鈥檚 is a place the locals head to frequently. The fajitas and enchiladas are delicious, the 鈥榬itas are fantastic, and we have been known to eat far too many chips and salsa here, too.

There are 7 Chuy鈥檚 restaurants in the city, and each of them offers the best Tex-Mex cuisine. Across the chain, Chuy鈥檚 restaurants are known for serving classic Mexican cuisine.

The establishments are light-filled and have a laidback and rustic vibe that enhances your dining experience all the more.

9. Lupe Tortilla’s

2414 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, United States

Phone: +1 713-522-4420

Mon – Thu      11am 鈥� 9pm

Friday             11am 鈥�10pm

Saturday        9am 鈥� 10pm

Sunday           9am 鈥� 9pm     

Why we Love it: Regional Tex-Mex chain known for its homemade tortillas and variety of margaritas.

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The restaurants are a darling of the local Tex-Mex scene.

Whenever you鈥檙e in the mood for family-friendly and casual dining in Houston, there鈥檚 no better place to be than a Lupe Tortilla restaurant.

The cheesy and hot grub at Lupe Tortilla hit the spot, and their gorditas and beans and Mexican tacos are worth a try.

There鈥檚 also a wide selection of regional Mexican staples.

The restaurants are in convenient locations, and service is excellent across the chain.

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10.  Churrascos

2055 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098, United States

Phone: +1 713-527-8300

Monday          CLOSED

Tue – Fri         11am 鈥� 9pm

Saturday        Noon 鈥� 10pm

Sunday           11am 鈥� 8pm

Why we Love it: Tender steaks star at this charming spot known for local-favorite complimentary fried plantains.

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Established in 1988, Churrascos is widely-known as one of the best-run Tex-Mex restaurants.

The restaurants鈥� claim to fame is their tasty food and warm and inviting atmosphere.

Michael Cord煤a is the in-house chef at the restaurant chain, and he curates meals that warmly transport guests to an orchestra of flavor.

The tamales, enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and everything else you鈥檒l sample is delightful. When it comes to the food choices at Churrascos, it鈥檚 hard to go wrong.

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Besides being the fourth largest city in America, Houston is incredibly diverse. There are over 10,000 restaurants representing over 70 countries.

Houston isn’t short of places to fit any taste and can offer the ultimate multicultural experience through food.

If you’re visiting Houston for the first time, moving here for school or even currently living in the city, you have to interact with its vibrant food culture.