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El Real Tex-Mex Cafe

(Now Closed)

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Houston

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Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Houston Press

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Harold i KellyAugust 8, 2013
Don't come any time after 8. The waiters start to not pay attention because they are focused in doing their side work and not you, the guest. The manager was nice and helpful. But don't come after 8.
TV Food MapsSeptember 1, 2014
Check out El Real Tex Mex as seen on Unique Eats Read more
Brooke CandelariaMarch 19, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The fire-roasted salsa is so simple yet fresh and lovely. Enjoy with a house margarita - rocks n salt!
Isaiah BarthApril 24, 2018
Great $2 margaritas on Tuesdays.
Robyn FOctober 15, 2011
Cheese enchiladas are best authentic Tex Mex I've had. Nothing fancy- just good!
Chris OzimekDecember 31, 2015
Enchiladas Carne Doble! Great stuff!
CherylApril 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Their marinated pork tacos al carbon WERE hands down the best thing on the menu, yet they don't offer them anymore. Very disappointing.
Heather LockhartApril 18, 2011
Pozole (Mexican soup w pork, hominy & chile) was the best thing at El Real, but the FROZEN lime, onion & cilantro garnish plate was lacking.
Laura ChanFebruary 14, 2012
Houston Press We Love Food - favorite Houston dishes - Tex-Mex burger
Stefanny TMay 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Brunch is always good. Sit outside :)
Megan MaiselMay 25, 2011
They reformulated the margs in question. Love the queso, guacamole and chips. Delish cheese enchiladas.
Shaheen LokhandwalaJune 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
$2 house margaritas on Tuesdays. Very potent.
Adam CooperAugust 6, 2014
Fajitas, puffy tacos, margaritas
Chip CramerSeptember 16, 2017
Happy hour
Monica RobinsonJuly 18, 2011
The queso is amazing! Also the puffy tacos were excellent. Read more
Laura ChanFebruary 20, 2012
Best of Houston 2011 - Top 5 Late-Night Eats - #4
🌸🌼🌺Claire🌺🌼🌸January 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Mexican brunch is to. die. for.
Kris GOctober 22, 2011
Enchiladas are absolutely TERRIBLE (the chicken & the beef). Puffy tacos are pretty good though...
JorgeApril 11, 2011
Been here 50+ times
If you want the puffy tacos, the Picadillo Beef version is the best.
Chuck DeVriesFebruary 14, 2012
Monday night is half price food for people in Montrose zip codes.
Chris AttarDecember 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
1/2 price for locals on Mondays. $2 lonestar all the time!
Amy Beatty ChristensonFebruary 26, 2017
Fajitas a little pricy
Louis SokolJuly 10, 2011
Fajitas were awesome! Service was great. We would go back.
Cat SFebruary 1, 2015
Order the sampler
Joanne LockmanJune 21, 2015
Puffy Taco!
Phillip SteckerNovember 11, 2019
Permanently closed.
Lizzy BuftonOctober 7, 2011
must eat the Wholefish Fajitas - Gulf Red Fish = amazing!
Laura ChanFebruary 20, 2012
Best of Houston 2011 - Top 10 Burgers - #6
Christa CassataApril 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Campechana - not so bueno, but the queso is solid.
Jane BorochoffFebruary 21, 2012
Get ready to run for the border with Taco bell or Casa Ole style food but you will pay Pappasitios prices to eat here. Can you say rip off?
Elaine GentryApril 16, 2013
Delicioso smoked chicken chile relleno!
Brooke CandelariaJuly 2, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Try the Cucumber Jicama Salad
AlexaOctober 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Montrose Mondays are legit
Dru LeeAugust 6, 2017
Fajitas good
Eric HagstromOctober 10, 2011
Veggie Nachos are pretty dang tasty
Joshua JagnananAugust 27, 2015
Cheese enchiladas
MoiseKapenda BowerApril 29, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Chingo bling plate
Sammy StroupNovember 25, 2011
Best wait staff in town!!!!!
Sarah BaylisFebruary 11, 2012
Their food can be a little salty at times.
Tim GrahamApril 16, 2011
If you want spicy salsa get the borucha salsa.
Sarah ChambersJuly 23, 2011
The skinny Rita is the best!!!
Darcy EavesJuly 18, 2011
Only two vegetarian dishes and all things fried are fried in lard.
Kelly BuchananDecember 7, 2011
BAD food. Salsa tasted "off". Chicken would not cut (like rubber). Beans & rice had a strange lingering taste (like vomit). AND there were NATS flying ALL over our table. Worst tex mex I've ever had.
Rebekah WesleyJuly 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The toilets are not meant for people under 5'5".
Sandi Ann rApril 1, 2012
Get the puffy tacos!
Iama PiratApril 21, 2013
Sevice was good. Foods fair
Casey McDermottNovember 24, 2016
ok the food here is very very very lit
Chris ReidMarch 10, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Bacon enchiladas 4LYFE.
Robert GarciaMay 5, 2011
Try thes newe Rosarita Margarita just in time for Cinco de Mayo!!!
Jennifer RMay 13, 2011
The toilet in the women's restroom requires a step stool to use.

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