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What has led to Ninfa's demise? Update - New Name (Tio Javi's)
Posted on 11/18/14 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 11/18/14 at 6:35 pm
My goodness this place is a shell of what it used to be. Went last night and could have mistaken it for Taco Bell if I were eating blindfolded. The beans looked like they were cooked on Friday eveing and sat over the weekend. The rice was hard as a rock and their Plaza dish (2 cheese enchiladas) tasted like it came out of a Lean Cuisine box.
In addition to subpar good, their remodeling of the interior looks tacky.
Anyone been in the last year?
In addition to subpar good, their remodeling of the interior looks tacky.
Anyone been in the last year?
This post was edited on 10/2/15 at 12:03 pm
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Posted on 11/18/14 at 6:36 pm to Paul Allen
I have never been impressed with the food.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 6:38 pm to Paul Allen
Place is cheesedick central
Posted on 11/18/14 at 7:12 pm to Paul Allen
Ninfa's was franchised out and then the original firm went bankrupt. All the franchises have gone to shite. They're essentially money makers that sacrifice on food quality.
The only one worth going to is the Original Ninfa's in Houston because the people that bought it, Legacy Restaurants, decided to focus on keeping the food the same. They have upgraded the facility, which was needed, and brought in a couple local bar owners/partners to make it more than just a food destination...all of this has brought increased price, of course.
The only one worth going to is the Original Ninfa's in Houston because the people that bought it, Legacy Restaurants, decided to focus on keeping the food the same. They have upgraded the facility, which was needed, and brought in a couple local bar owners/partners to make it more than just a food destination...all of this has brought increased price, of course.
This post was edited on 11/18/14 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 11/18/14 at 8:25 pm to Paul Allen
quote:
My goodness this place is a shell of what it used to be. Went last night and could have mistaken it for Taco Bell if I were eating blindfolded. The beans looked like they were cooked on Friday eveing and sat over the weekend. The rice was hard as a rock and their Plaza dish (2 cheese enchiladas) tasted like it came out of a Lean Cuisine box.
Sounds a bit incredulous.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 8:37 pm to Paul Allen
The simple answer is that Coyote Blues opened and showed them what incredible Mexican food truly was.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 8:44 pm to Paul Allen
My moms favorite restaurant growing up. Back when piñatas covered the ceilings, it was a wonderful place to go eat with my family. The remodel killed the vibe of the place and the food is middle of the mall bullshite now. It's unfortunate because it's a great setup and was once a great place in BR. Reading this thread makes me 
Posted on 11/18/14 at 8:49 pm to Paul Allen
The family sold off all but the original and the they all went to shite.
The Baton Rouge one never worked out because everyone called ninnfas
The Baton Rouge one never worked out because everyone called ninnfas
Posted on 11/18/14 at 9:00 pm to Paul Allen
I really miss what used to be in that space, Fat Tuesdays. In the mid '80's I was a regular there and knew the bar tender Ashleigh well. Miss those free drinks.
I ate at Ninfa's in 2003 or so and was not impressed in the least. Never went back.
Mexican is the last type of food I go out for as it seems that every joint sources the same crappy food and you wind up smelling like the place after you leave.
I ate at Ninfa's in 2003 or so and was not impressed in the least. Never went back.
Mexican is the last type of food I go out for as it seems that every joint sources the same crappy food and you wind up smelling like the place after you leave.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 9:01 pm to Paul Allen
quote:Did it close or something? Aren't they still raking it in?
What has led to Ninfa's demise?
Posted on 11/18/14 at 9:30 pm to Paul Allen
Sorry to hear that, wa a go to place for decent te xanex in the 90's. Blew that papasitos dump out of the water
Posted on 11/18/14 at 9:45 pm to Paul Allen
Went last weekend for the first time in a year or two, I remember it declining, but it was garbage last weekend. So over priced, cold-yet-greasy tortillas, the shrimp in my meal were old mush. I'm done with it. Too bad, used to be a fun waterin hole.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:34 am to Paul Allen
Went last yr on either a Fri or Sat. The food was crap, but the place was jam pack though.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:58 am to Paul Allen
I was once at the original one in Dallas , early 80s the chef was on the old show Master chefs doing chilli rellenos ,,soon after she left and it went down from there.
Someone said Houston was original not sure about that, but the show was done in Dallas. On Mockingbird lane. Just a name,now.
Someone said Houston was original not sure about that, but the show was done in Dallas. On Mockingbird lane. Just a name,now.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:24 pm to Paul Allen
The lost all their management from the early 2000s
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:27 pm to Paul Allen
I've always liked Superior better. I've only gone to Ninfa's twice.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 1:03 pm to Paul Allen
Superior is the only Mexican restaurant that consistently has good service, food and entertainment.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 9:38 pm to Paul Allen
I swear houston is home to the most expensive mexican food in the world. But damn, it is so good.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:16 pm to Paul Allen
Shitty food? Shitty service?
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:32 am to Paul Allen
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What has led to Ninfa's demise?
Redecorating that place killed the atmosphere, and as a result, the food.
They made it look like a cheap chinese restaurant, with the mint green colors and shite.
The food started to quickly die off. And so has the service.
Bad lighting, bad ambiance, bad food, bad service. It is terrible.
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