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Cuchara Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Houston
The experts at Houston Press and Eater recommend this place
"Try the mole verde, potatoe tacos were excellent and spicy."(3 Tips)
"Rose petal salad is unique and delish!"(2 Tips)
"Authentic Mexican - excellent tequila selection & great atmosphere."(7 Tips)
"The house margarita is awesome."(6 Tips)
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Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014The electrifying house salsas; chilatole soup with serrano; quesadillas de huitlacoche; Tasajo y huarache (filet strip and corn cake); chilaquiles rojos or tacos de canasta from Sunday brunch menu. Read more
Local Houston MagazineMay 30, 2014This authentic Mexico City bistro is filled with fresh and delicious foods. The chilaquiles and the casero molletes are for sure a must try here! Read more
MikeApril 17, 2019The best authentic food you have ever had, if your Grandmother grew up in Mexico City, this is what you would have had growing up. The house margarita is awesome. People here are fantastic.
Mark CooperMay 19, 2016WOW!!!! What a fantastic little place to enjoy lunch with some co-workers. Very fresh and excellent service. The Mole Verde is absolutely to die for.- Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014Inside track: Spare some time to savor the visual details, from the vivid enamel serveware, to the inventive napkin outlay, to the antic urban murals by Mexico City artist Cecilia Beaven. Read more
Andres NovoaNovember 11, 2015The huitlacoche quesadillas (which are closer to empanadas in appearance) are great!! The sauce that comes with it is spicy!!
Rubén Lozano AguileraOctober 3, 2014Chiles en Nogada were on special and they were delicious. Tried chilaquiles another day in the morning and they were amazing. Micheladas were great!- Andres NovoaNovember 11, 2015The rose petal salad (ensalada con pétalos de rosa) is delicious!! Just the right amount of sweet!
Rodrigo HernándezOctober 16, 2014Awsome mexican restaurant. The place is very nice with some awsome murals. Authentic mexican food of great quality. Drinks are awsome too.
Mari WelchSeptember 12, 2012Delicious cocktails, innovative appetizers, and surprising, complex food that is plenty "shocking" without being overwhelming. Presentation is just adorable...sad we couldn't keep the straw donkey!
Christy LandesJanuary 3, 2015Weekend brunch outstanding. Avoid valet, street parking is available during the day. Had the barbacoa: yummy! Drinks also great! Pretty space.- Chicken tostadas are amazing pretty spicy thou. Paloma cuchara margarita is so refreshing. Rose petal salad is unique and delish! Love this place.
I'm stoked about their happy hour menu and vegetarian additions to the menu :D
- Ted PardeeJune 13, 2015Authentic Mexican - excellent tequila selection & great atmosphere. My new go to place!
まみ ちゃんJuly 25, 2014Try the quesadillas de huitlacoche, they are not like the popular quesadillas they sell , these are deep fried and real Mexican food!- I love, love, love Cuchara! There isn't another restaurant in Houston that captures the authentic DF flavors as Cuchara does!!!
- Local Houston MagazineMarch 4, 2013Don’t expect to see your typical Tex-Mex quesadilla. Here it’s corn dough, filled with a cheese and huitlachoche (a black mushroom) mixture, and then it’s fried. It’s a crispy, cheesy, savory pocket. Read more
Such a fun place to just hang out. The staff is friendly and the food is fantastic.
Black SheepSeptember 27, 2012Loved the food, loved the drinks, and loved hosting #SheepShinDig there. Everyone should check this place out. We'll be back!
Bill ArningFebruary 26, 2013really unusual menu, dishes I have only eaten in Mexico and it is lovely to boot
Counterpart Films-llcJuly 18, 2013Ask Corey for the #turo at the bar. It's a #margarita topped with #champaign ask for #mundial #tequila
Awesome drinks try the Charlie's devil!! Food is amazing!! Bar staff is friendly
Heather FeatherAugust 30, 2012Amazing! Sit at the bar and enjoy one of their specialty drinks and yummy apps :)
Tom AdamsJanuary 1, 201945 minute wait for a couple of small and underwhelming plates. No apology and at the end they included the tip on a bill for a party of only five. The place is a joke.
Great food. All fresh ingredients and very light and savory.
Alyson MartinezFebruary 18, 2013It's Mexican food gone avant-garde. The Green Mole is absolutely delicious.
Camilo BoadaMay 16, 2019i was told by the management “ rules are made by the owner, and if you dont like it, dont come back” they dont serve any tortillas with their $24 snapper.“rules are made by owner and dont come back
- Camilo BoadaMay 16, 2019Be aware of management in this place.... horrible, very disappointed. They are not about the customer service at all.. they don’t care About future business.
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THE Mexican bistro
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(713) 942-0000
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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