El Meson

2425 University Blvd, Houston
(713) 522-9306

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Sweet Plantains

Menu

Tapas
Red Snapper Ceviche
Red onion, cilantro, serrano pepper.
Champiñones Al Ajillo
Mushrooms sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with serrano ham and with garlic.
Piquillos De La Tierra
Piquillo peppers stuffed with lamb, raisins, and pine nuts.
Vieras Santiago
Pan seared sea scallops, jamón iberico, asparagus.
Tortilla Española
Tortilla española spanish potato omelet, chorizo ibérico, olives.
Codorniz Al Vino
Grilled texas quail, garlic, port wine reduction.
Gambas Al Ajillo
Jumbo gulf shrimp, garlic, red pepper in extra virgin olive oil.
Croquetas
Spanish style ham and chicken croquettes.
Foie Gras
Nutmeg, white pepper, caramelized apple and pear.
Albondigas Al Jeréz
Lamb meatballs in brandy de Jeréz.
Gambas Al Albariño
Jumbo gulf shrimp, mushroom, white wine cream sauce .
Patatas Bravas
Potato in spicy pimentón de la Vera sauce, sour cream.
Chorizo Riojano
Riojano sausage sautéed in sherry with onions and bell peppers.
Calameres Ala Planacha
Baby squid sautéed with garlic in extra virgin olive oil.
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Stuffed with riojano chorizo, wrapped in bacon, blue cheese crumble.
Morcilla
Spanish blood sausage sautéed in sherry with onions and bell peppers.
Pulpo Al Ajillo
Octopus sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and peppers.
Macaroni and Cheese
Parmesan, romano, cheddar with truffle infused bread crumb topping.
Pinchos De Lomo
Grilled beef tenderloin tips, mushrooms, port demi-glace reduction.
Piquillos Del Mar
Piquillo peppers stuffed with cod fish béchamel.
Queso Flameado
Monterrey jack, riojano sausage, jalapeno, bourbon flambé.
Pork Belly
Braised with bay leaf, rosemary, and vanilla, seared in honey and wine.
Espárrago Blanco
White asparagus spears, lemon zest remoulade, dill, cucumber.
Jamón Ibérico
Free range, acorn feed Ibérico ham aged three years, manchego cheese.

Soup and Salad
Gazpacho
Chilled tomato, cucumber, and red pepper soup.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, house made croutons.
Garlic Shrimp Salad
Shrimp sautéed with garlic in olive oil, spring greens, tomato, avocado
Sopa De Ajo
Garlic egg drop soup, house made croutons.
Aguacate Con Tostones
Avocado, fried green plantains, tomato, red onions.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Strips of grilled chicken breast, spring greens, tomato, avocado.
Sopa De Pollo
Chicken, potatoes, carrots, cilantro.
Pumarada
Apple, pear, blueberries, golden raisins, local goat cheese, spring greens.
Black Bean Soup
Black beans, white rice, sour cream, Pico de Gallo.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, apple, tomato, blue cheese, golden raisins, spinach.

Nachos and Quesadillas
Nachos Cubanos
Sweet plantains, black bean, queso blanco, pickled jalapeno.
Nachos Del Mar
Garlic shrimp, queso blanco, pickled jalapeno.
Quesadilla De Espinaca
Spinach, mushrooms, queso blanco, Pico de Gallo, sour cream.
Nachos Con Fajitas
Beef fajita, pinto bean, queso blanco, pickled jalapeno.
Quesadillas Del Mar
Shrimp, garlic, queso blanco, Pico de Gallo, sour cream.
Quesadillas De La Casa
Chicken, mushrooms, queso blanco, Pico de Gallo, sour cream.

Paella

Paella Del Meson
Saffron infused bomba rice, chicken, prawn, shrimp, squid, mussels.
Paella Marinera
Saffron infused bomba rice, white fish, prawn, shrimp, squid, mussels.
Arroz Negro
Cuttlefish ink infused bomba rice, shrimp, squid, scallop.
Paella De La Tierra
Saffron infused bomba rice, grilled lamb chop, chicken, pork tenderloin, chorizo Iberico.
Arroz Con Pollo A La Cubana
Saffron infused Bomba rice, chicken, chorizo Lberico, served with sweet plantains.
Paella De Verduras
Saffron infused bomba rice with chef's choice of fresh vegetables.

Cuban Entrees
Camarones En Salsa
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in criollo sauce, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Chicken breast, garlic sauce, white rice, black beans, sweet plantains.
Pollo Salteado
Sautéed strips of grilled chicken breast, onion and bell pepper, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Lechon Asado
"Cuban Style" pulled pork with garlic mojo, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Solomillo
Grilled pork tenderloin butterfly cut filet, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Solomillo Empanizado
Pork tenderloin butterfly cut filet breaded and pan seared in extra virgin olive oil, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Ropa Vieja
Cuban style braised skirt steak, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Palomilla
Top sirloin cuban style cut, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.
Bisteck Empanizado
Top sirloin, cuban style cut, breaded and pan seared in extra virgin olive oil, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

Tex-Mex Entrees
Enchiladas Del Mar
Shrimp sauteed with garlic in olive oil wrapped in flour tortillas and Criollo sauce and quesadilla cheese, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo.
Enchiladas Suiza
Pulled chicken enchiladas in red tomato sauce, Swiss cheese, and sour cream, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo.
Enchiladas Verdes
Pulled chicken enchiladas in tomatillo sauce, quesadilla cheese, and sour cream, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo.
Cheese Enchilada Dinner
Cheese enchiladas with beef gravy, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, crispy beef taco, chile con queso, pico de gallo.
Beef Enchilada Dinner
Beef enchiladas with beef gravy, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, crispy beef taco, chile con queso, pico de gallo.
Tacos Al Carbon
Strips of grilled beef skirt steak wrapped in flour tortillas with Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo.
Fajita Salteada
Strips of grilled beef skirt steak, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo.
Carne Asada Ala Tampiqueña
Beef skirt steak, cheese enchilada, crispy chicken flauta, pinto beans and Spanish rice.

Fish
Lubina Ala Plancha
European sea bass, garlic butter sauce.
Pargo Ala Romana
Red snapper dusted with flour, pan seared in extra virgin olive oil, fingerling potato, sautéed vegetables.
Salmon Al Romero
Salmon seared with black pepper and rosemary in extra virgin olive oil, fingerling potato, sautéed vegetables.

Specials
Medallones
Medallions of beef tenderloin in sherry sauce spinach, goat cheese mashed potato.
Osso Buco
Braised veal shank demi-glace, spinach, goat cheese mashed potato.
Poblano Con Vegetables
Poblano pepper, spinach, mushrooms, pine nuts, raisins, parmesan cheese.

Grill
Chuletas De Cordero
Lamb chops, demi-glace port wine reduction, spinach, and goat cheese mashed potato.
Filet Mignon
Aged beef tenderloin center cut filet, demi-glace port wine reduction, spinach, and goat cheese mashed potato.
El Chuleton
Beef rib chop 16 ounce, demi-glace port wine reduction, spinach, and goat cheese mashed potato.

Dessert
Flan
El meson's classic caramel custard.
Tres Leches
Moist vanilla cake drenched in three kinds of milk with black berry reduction.
Crema Catalana
Vanilla bean crème Brûlée with essence of orange and serrano pepper.
Chocolate
Flourless chocolate cake with berries.
Arroz Con Leche
Traditional rice pudding with raisin puree.

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The suggested tip % is based on the post-tax total which is somewhat deceiving especially since you never see a breakdown of the bill unless you ask for a receipt. Everything else was good though.
November 2025
Probably the best restaurant in the whole world. The Garcia family is as good as it gets. There is no where i love eating more. Anywhere with 30-40 year employees has to have it all figured out. One of the most unique wine lists in town.
October 2025
We stumbled upon this place for a late lunch and found a gem! It's a little pricey, but the food is high end, well made and the portions are huge so you absolutely get what you pay for. Ashley was so accommodating and made great suggestions. The wine list is EXCELLENT and reasonable. The food is made with love, the ambiance is cozy, I couldn't ask for more. This is definitely the first of many more visits for us.
September 2025

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El Meson

2425 University Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 522-9306