Gaspachos Mexican Bites has debuted its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, bringing Mexican street food culture to Lyons Avenue near downtown Houston The local concept expands after nearly a decade of growth through food trailers, food trucks and a popular kiosk at Levy Park. The colorful new space is now open near Meow Wolf at 2103 Lyons, […]
My brunch experience at XOLO (also known as Bar Xolo) at 223 Westheimer in Montrose left me feeling like I’d just dined at one of Houston’s most-exciting new arrivals. Founded by executive chef Javier Becerra, mixologist Angel Bautista and partner Ivan Perez, the concept draws from their Mexico City roots and experience at ambitious Houston […]
I recently visited The Original Ninfa’s Uptown at 1700 Post Oak, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Executive chef Patti Delgado not only continues to serve the traditional dishes created by the late Ninfa’s founder “Mama” Ninfa Laurenzo in a modern environment, but brings her own surprises to the menu as well. You’ll of course still find […]
The lineup of restaurants at Autry Park, the sprawling mixed-used development along Buffalo Bayou is continuing to evolve. Right on the heels of the MF Lobster closure comes the news of another opening. Mayahuel, a modern Mexican restaurant and agave bar, is slated to open later this summer. The restaurant, billed as a celebration of […]
Kemah is now home to the first Texas location of Aliberto’s Jr. Mexican Food, a small San Diego-based chain of fast, friendly taquerías with drive-thru outposts in California and Washington. It’s now open daily in a former Sonic Drive-In space located at 1355 Highway 146. The company has grown a loyal following for offering huge […]
