Houston is getting its first self-serve frozen yogurt truck; Menchie’s is rolling out a food truck. Houston Press reports that the truck should be rolling by the end of this month, which gives it a few days. I’m a big fan of the Menchie’s experience (and the creations I walk out with). I’ve resisted the […]
Hugo Ortega’s “Caracol” is now open
Caracol, Hugo Ortega’s newest restaurant, is now open. Eater Houston has a great sneak peak posted that gives an inside view of the restaurant. The menu is reported to specialize in coastal Mexican. Post by Hugo’s. * * * NOTES: Caracol Houston’s Facebook page Hugo Ortega’s latest restaurant set to open inside BBVA Compass Plaza […]
Latin Bites Cafe (Video)
I came across the video below a little late, the video promotes the Latin Bites Cafe menu for Houston Restaurant Weeks (which has passed). But I’m sharing the video anyway, so you can see what kind of food is prepared and offered at Latin Bites Cafe. This Peruvian restaurant is on my list of places […]
The Menchie’s Fro-Yo Experience
Have you heard of Menchie’s or tried it yet? Menchie’s is a yogurt bar. You go in and browse the flavors of the day, you take an opportunity to taste the ones you’re considering, you grab a cup and you help yourself. You serve as little or as much frozen yogurt as you want, one […]
Fajitas at Original Ninfa’s
If you’ve ever ordered fajitas at a Mexican restaurant in the US, then you have Maria Ninfa Rodriguez Laurenzo to thank. In other words, the fajita craze is credited with starting in a Houston restaurant (Ninfa’s) that’s still up and running on Navigation. Although the original family no longer runs it, the restaurant is proudly […]
Chuy’s, best Tex-Mex in town
In my family, we go to Chuy’s for nachos. Actually, I should say that we go to Chuy’s when someone else in my family has a craving for their nachos. Usually it’s my sister. She always orders the Panchos (nachos with chicken), and always gets them without jalapenos. And I vex her repeatedly with my […]
Flaming Tres Leches at America’s
I have been to America’s many many times. It’s one of those places that makes a great impression — the food is great, the service is good, the decor is unforgettable, and you get Latin cuisine without enduring the traditional (and expected) Mexican menu. America’s is part of the Cordua family of restaurants, and their […]
A Birthday Lunch at Hugo’s
I often describe Hugo’s as “upscale Mexican food.” Located in Montrose, Hugo’s serves traditional Mexican fare but is not a casual lunch kind of place. I love the food and the service is excellent, but the prices tend to run a little on the high side. So I reserve visits there for special occasions and […]
Sopes de Tinga at 100% Taquito
I first learned about 100% Taquito when I worked at the University of Houston. The restaurant started as a school project by a UH student, as a concept to give Houstonians the experience of Mexican street food. Initially a food truck, the restaurant opened in its current “permanent” location (3245 Southwest Freeway) approximately 15 years […]
Chicken relleno at Cafe Red Onion
Cafe Red Onion is one of my favorite “fusion” restaurants. They combine Mexican and Central American food both in traditional dishes and as inspiration for new “plates.” If your experience with comida latina ends at Tex-Mex or traditional Mexican food, then you’re missing out on the wonderful dishes you can find in Central and South […]