50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Stafford

“Enjoyed chicken quesadilla and beef fajita. Service was fast and attentive. First time dining at Gringos and would definitely come back again.“

“Excellent food! I had the chicken poblano plate with grilled vegetables and it was delish! The service was excellent and the server even gave us a complimentary cup of the most amazing soup. Please eat here so it’s still here when I return to Houston!“

“El Tiempo Cantina never disappoints! The food is always delicious, but the carnitas are AMAZING—so flavorful, tender, and perfectly cooked. Easily some of the best I’ve had in Houston area Great atmosphere, generous portions, and consistently good food. Definitely a favorite!“

“Great family Mexican place. The breakfast menu is excellent, especially the carnitas tacos. Surprisingly good is the liver & onions. All the food is great, and the staff is super nice. Service is quick and friendly.“

“Great food and Service...“

“Best Tex Mex around ! Nice indoor dining or if you prefer, an awesome bar area where you can eat and drink. Originally started in a compact strip-center space, now in their own authentic looking (and large) structure. Best salsa ever !“

“Great Mexican food and marguerites!“

“I came here for my mom’s birthday and it was pretty good! Yeni was our server and she was very nice and very good at her job! I wasn’t a big fan of the fajita meat but tbh I’m js a picky eater. Over all pretty good!“

“I’ve been coming to this location for a long time, and this is hands-down the best service we’ve received. Saul was very attentive, recommended some delicious options, and kept our drinks filled. The food was delicious, the service was phenomenal, & the atmosphere was very peaceful. I will definitely be back!“

“EVERY-TIME we come to Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, we leave smiling, full and wanting to come back. The food was fresh, delicious and portioned NOT to engorge me! Sometimes, ya even bump into the woman herself!!! Sylvia is absolutely delightful, charming and intelligent. If you’ve not been, definitely start with enchiladas!! I like “The Alice” but it’s not always on the menu….. ask anyway….. nudge nudge!!“

“The food is so delicious & so fresh ! My waiter was one of the best , Jose Luis ! He was very attentive & took my order & had ny drink of choice served to me in less than 3 minutes . He made sure my meal was the way I wanted it & thanked me for coming in . Very pleasant“

“CUTEST place with great atmosphere, deeeelicious food AND aaahmazing service! Our entire party enjoyed every thing we ordered - the queso (most important), the pork skins, the chicken & waffles were toooo die for, the bacon wrapped shrimp, rice & beans and the burgers! Thank you so much!!“

“What a fun experience, if you’re looking for a good time and tasty food I say come here and you’ll be extremely satisfied, we were taken care of by Lisa and she made the exPerience sUper memorable, eaSily best margaritaS in Houston ! thank You !!“

“The food was very good. We drive about 45 minutes to find here. The shelf margarita was great! I had the shrimp,steak, and chicken fajita with salad- very enjoyable. Since I don't eat pork, I was extremely happy that the waitress was familiar with the menu items and could tell me food products with bacon/lard.“

“Pappasito's is my favorite restaurant in all Houston. It's our spot for every special occasion, and when my dad and aunt came to visit Houston, there was no question where I was taking them. The beef fajitas never miss. And the garlic butter? I could literally drink it through a straw. Houston won me over with its food, and Pappasito's is a big part of that :)“

“I went to dinner here tonight with family for my Moms birthday and had the pleasure of being serviced by Pedro! He was amazing. We had a pretty big and active party! Pedro stayed patient, kind I realized not one of us had to ever ask for anything! Not a condiment, not a straw… nothing! Thank you Pedro for making my mom’s birthday an amazing time! You’re the best!“

“Kellie the General Manager at the Sugar Land location is always friendly and stops by to say hello! She is the cream of the crop!“

“Excelente servicio todo muy rico y muy amables me senti como en casa en monterrey“

“The staff at the Westheimer location has great customer service and they have a unified work relationship. I love the way they greet other with hugs and hand shakes. They are also very personable with their customers.“

“I have been going here before the fire. I still see the regular customers same as myself still going. Very good food and service!“

“Great service at the bar. Even though I didn’t drink. Cheese enchilada plate with rice and beans. Two tacos harina Al carbon and a flan cake for $40ish. Really good tasting food, inexpensive. Loved it!“

“The manager, Mr. Bowman, is a hero! He helped us greatly in dealing with a patient in a nearby Nursing facility like a champ. So grateful for his loving concern and just plain on human kindness which is rare sometimes. We will never forget it. Thank you againg!“

“Excellent service. The food was prompt and fresh. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for a fun and inviting atmosphere. The host staff and wait staff were truly attentive. Moses was awesome!!!Great overall experience! 10 out of 10!!!!!“

“Nice place Bar music, chill environment“

“I absolutely love coming to Elbita’s! I love their breakfast tacos and barbacoa. The birria tacos are the best I’ve ever had! I recommend this place to everyone at work. The environment is friendly, clean, and the service is great. Support local!“

“You have to try the tamales at Johnnys! I am a die hard tamale lover and the tamales were delicious. My recommendation would be the tamales (obviously), fish tacos, tres leches, churros, and chips & salsa! Our waiter was incredible! He was very welcoming, attentive, and polite. Service is extremely important and depending on your waiter and restaurant, it can be hit or miss. However, that was not the case during our visit. Hospitality was prioritized which was evident after meeting both manager and owner. Great experience!“

“Dinner was great. Our server, William, was attentive and very personable. We had a large group (16 women) and all meals/beverages were accurate. Very enjoyable experience.“

“pre-birthday celebration I have been coming to Houston Molina's for 25 years. Love it so much! ❤️“

“Am new in Houston this has been the best restaurant my fiancé and me been in point blank,customer service , Atmosphere,food mmm 😋 top of the line will recommend it 💯period!!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Tex-Mex Institution You Can’t Copy Molina’s Cantina Westheimer has been serving authentic Tex-Mex for over 80 years, and it’s easy to see why. The house margarita is legendary — truly one of the best in Texas. Many have tried to copy the original salsa and the iconic Jose’s Dip, but nothing comes close. The dedication shows: some staff have been here 40–50+ years! Last night I had the Bubba de Tejas Hambergueso con Queso, and it was absolutely over the top — possibly the best burger I’ve ever had. A true Texas classic.“

“This El Tiempo Cantina was okay. The wait staff was very attentive, and actually maybe too attentive. We were trying to have uninterrupted conversation over lunch and they came by literally 12 times to ask if things were okay when we just wanted to talk. Otherwise, the food was okay, and that's the real reason for 4 stars instead of 5, because the atmosphere is excellent and again, they were very friendly.“

“Well all depends on wht you are ordering prices vary. Above all super good never a fail. Their salsa is sooo good and spicy they are quick I can order over the phone by the time I get there food is ready suoer good btw and really really great food service.“

“Baja fish tacos are as close as you can get to Cabo without a passport.“

“We drove in from Baton Rouge and had a late dinner, so glad I picked this restaurant from looking online. The food came out quickly and was delicious, hot, fresh and flavorful. We had the combination fajitas which came with delicious rice and bean soup. And the Ranchero chicken quesadillas were the best I have ever had. Service was top notch everyone was so friendly and the manager made sure he checked in on us. Will definitely stop in again when we are in town. Thankyou again to your staff and cooks for such a wonderful experience.“

“I would like to thank Jason for helping make my daughter’s confirmation party a great one. I called the day before the party to see what they had to offer because I was tired and couldn’t think of what to cook for my guests. He took his time go through the different options available and I told him that I would think about it and call back. I did so thirty minutes later and set the delivery for 2pm the following day. The confirmation ceremony was a little shorter than scheduled so my husband asked me to call and see if I they could deliver the food earlier. I called, it was Jason again, and without question he promised to have it to us as soon as possible. They did so before 1:30p. The food was hot, so I did not have to reheat it. My friend helped me set it up. I got the party pack with beef. We were both amazed by the amount of food and by the fact that they brought us plates, forks ( which I forgot to get at the store) . The food was a hit with my picky teens and adults guests. Thank you so much for your patience with me. I now understand why my friend Ashlee orders from you. So Jason, once again, you are AWESOME!!!! Be ready for more orders from my friends for upcoming graduation parties 😅.“

“Great staff and the chiles rellenos were so good!!“

“Great food and great service.“

“Excellent!“

“Simply the best quesadilla I have ever had. I am being very serious. Their website was very easy and user friendly. Placed the order and pick it up in 10 min.My son loved the fajipapas, which was something I have never seen on menu, however my son wanted fries and fajitas so that worked like a charm. Prices are fair and the customer service at their website's chat was also good.So 5 stars to them. I was one of their first customers as today is their opening day :). Will keep ordering form you!“

“Great atmosphere! The team is amazing and the Tacos are hot and so fresh.“

“Great service at the bar. Even though I didn’t drink. Cheese enchilada plate with rice and beans. Two tacos harina Al carbon and a flan cake for $40ish. Really good tasting food, inexpensive. Loved it!“

“Great experience! The people are wonderful and the food was amazing!!“

“Ask about the secret menu 🤫 Food is amazing so are the drinks and employees ❤️“

“We love their fresh tacos anytime of the day. They have more than tacos, wings/fries… we can get full meals if we wish.

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Kid-friendliness: They have kids friendly menu like French fries and wings.“

“Great Food Even Better Owner. I Miss It Now I’m Back In Ohio“

“We enjoyed our evening out at Lupe. We went for happy hour with a group of 5 friends. To our surprise HH is only honored at the bar not in the bar area. Just a word to the wise if you want HH with a large group this may not be the spot. Otherwise, our server Francisco was amazing. He too great care of us, the food was good and came out quickly.“

“We enjoyed it very much! Service and food was phenomenal!“

“Had a first class meal with friends and family at my favorite Housotn restaurant. Very sad Picos is closing. So many wonderful memories, meals and friendships made over the past 12 years on Kirby. Looking forward to the next version of Picos and another Perfect!“

“If it’s Torchy’s… It’s gonna be good! Can’t wait!“