When you’re in Houston, there are plenty of restaurants to go to if you’re in the mood for Tex-Mex. Whether you want an appetizer and drinks or a hearty meal, here are three top-notch Tex-Mex restaurants to check out in Houston.
El Patio
El Patio has been a staple in Houston for over half a century. This restaurant is a great place to come when you’re in the mood for Tex Mex food. Start with their famous queso recipe to hold you over until your meal comes. Happy hour is a popular time to come which goes from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 am to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You’ll find choices like nachos, quesadillas, and mini ceviche on the menu in addition to discounts on margaritas and beer.
They’re a great choice for lunch, with options like fajitas, shrimp and crab enchiladas, and taco salad. Dinner offers a wider variety of food such as soup and salads, chalupas, and flautas with various options of meat to choose from. Some popular dishes include the Sunrise Enchiladas, which is a fried egg on top of cheese enchiladas, and Carne Guisada with beef tips and a Mexican pepper sauce topped with onions and served with flour tortillas. If you’re still hungry, check out the dessert menu for choices such as flan and sopapillas.
El Tiempo Cantina
The family that started El Tiempo Cantina claim to be the ones that made fajitas popular in the United States, and they’ve worked on perfecting their Tex-Mex cuisine ever since. Everything is made fresh, whether it’s fresh-squeezed lime juice or fresh chicken breast fajitas. To start, try a side of guacamole or chile con queso as an appetizer. They have a variety of nacho plates including jumbo lump crab nachos and fajita nachos with salmon or pork tender. The restaurant also serves unique dishes such as spicy Mexican shrimp, bacon quesadillas, and spicy filet cortadillo quesadillas.
Those who are gluten-free will be happy to know they also have options here. Ceviche is a favorite option with citrus vinaigrette mixed with scallops, shrimp, and calamari.
Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
If you’re looking for somewhere to go for happy hour, check out the one at Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe. They have discounts on food and drinks all day from Monday to Wednesday and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. The restaurant also has a daily special every day for $9.99, so make sure to see what it is when you stop by. If you feel like eating healthy, they have options such as a shrimp salad and chef salad.
There is also a variety of carne asada such as baby back ribs, beef skirt steak, and strip sirloin steak with grilled jumbo shrimp. Entrees include choices like shrimp, chicken, or beef enchiladas and shrimp or bean burritos. A restaurant favorite are the tortas, a large Mexican bun filled with shrimp, beef, or chicken and beans, lettuce, and tomatoes.
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