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re: Need the definitive list for Houston Mexican
Posted on 11/3/26 at 10:16 am to Slippy
Posted on 11/3/26 at 10:16 am to Slippy
Friend,
I am sorry to hear of the reason you will be in Houston and we shall pray for you and your family.
It has been a full year since I visited Houston and I must confess I have a particular favor towards the original Ninfa’s on Navagation. Honestly, though, I’m not entirely convinced there is a significant difference between the big well known Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston. They are all decent be they El Tiempo, Ninfas, Candente, or Teotihuacan. I prefer Ninfas, but it’s not worth arguing over the best because they are all good, not great.
If you are willing also to consider other forms of Mexican TulaneLSU’s top 10 Mexican eateries in Houston may be of some use.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
I am sorry to hear of the reason you will be in Houston and we shall pray for you and your family.
It has been a full year since I visited Houston and I must confess I have a particular favor towards the original Ninfa’s on Navagation. Honestly, though, I’m not entirely convinced there is a significant difference between the big well known Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston. They are all decent be they El Tiempo, Ninfas, Candente, or Teotihuacan. I prefer Ninfas, but it’s not worth arguing over the best because they are all good, not great.
If you are willing also to consider other forms of Mexican TulaneLSU’s top 10 Mexican eateries in Houston may be of some use.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
Posted on 11/3/26 at 10:46 am to msap9020
People who suggest Lupe Tortilla as a viable option for Tex Mex should immediately be looked at with suspicion and contempt.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:45 am to offshoreangler
That’s why I said for the experience. I feel like waiting in that line and going to Irma’s are experiences in the Houston Mexican scene you have to try.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:51 am to Slippy
go to candente on tuesday for the fajita specials. there's really nothing in town comparable for tex-mex. people recommending other places just haven't been.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:11 pm to JL
No one needs to wait in line for mediocre Mexican food for the “experience”…Houston or not Houston.
This post was edited on 11/3/26 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 11/3/26 at 4:17 pm to offshoreangler
quote:
People who suggest Lupe Tortilla as a viable option for Tex Mex should immediately be looked at with suspicion and contempt.
I don’t know Lupe Tortillas but lauding El Tiempo as the best is along these lines.
It’s good. For the price it should be better.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 4:31 pm to Louie T
quote:
go to candente on tuesday for the fajita specials. there's really nothing in town comparable for tex-mex. people recommending other places just haven't been.
This is the correct answer. Candente is currently the best in Houston.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 5:00 pm to offshoreangler
quote:
People who suggest Lupe Tortilla as a viable option for Tex Mex should immediately be looked at with suspicion and contempt.
I've never had anything there but their fajitas, and those fajitas are legitimately good. You are TRIPPIN if you think they're bad
This post was edited on 11/3/26 at 5:03 pm
Posted on 11/3/26 at 5:01 pm to Louie T
quote:
go to candente on tuesday for the fajita specials. there's really nothing in town comparable for tex-mex. people recommending other places just haven't been.
Just moved here and it's 12min from my house. Know what I'm doing tonight
Posted on 11/3/26 at 5:24 pm to Carson123987
Lupe makes good tortillas and fajitas, everything else is ok.
I need to try Candente, we love The Pit Room.
I need to try Candente, we love The Pit Room.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:34 am to Carson123987
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I've never had anything there but their fajitas, and those fajitas are legitimately good. You are TRIPPIN if you think they're bad
The chicken and shrimp are OK but way too much lime in their beef fajitas.
But I will say their flour tortillas are the best Ive ever had when they come out hot. But it's in the name sooooo.......
This post was edited on 11/4/26 at 8:36 am
Posted on 11/4/26 at 9:35 am to geauxpurple
Hugo’s always a solid choice.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:54 pm to offshoreangler
quote:
People who suggest Lupe Tortilla as a viable option for Tex Mex should immediately be looked at with suspicion and contempt.
I like their beef fajitas, although I am not the biggest fan of lime with beef. But it works. And their flour tortillas are homemade and super thin — and great.
I first went to Lupe Tortilla over 30 years ago — and at that time I thought it was great. I still think it is very good, but El Tiempo Cantina, to me, is considerably better.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 2:57 pm to Will Cover
Lupe is my favorite of the local chains. I stick to their beef fajitas and regular margs and think it’s pretty good. 
Posted on 11/5/26 at 3:03 pm to NIH
Tony's Mexican restaurant on Ella Boulevard serves up street tacos with their jalapeño sauce, which is excellent.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:35 pm to entmd2002
Tried Tony's once, not a fan.
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