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El Real Tex-Mex Cafe
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Houston
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Houston Press
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Why do people have to wait to be seated when there are empty tables?
James RomanApril 1, 2012Truly terrible food. The #1 ingredient in everything seems to be salt. Lots of it. With the advent of modern refrigeration, there's no need to use this much salt! Food is mediocre, bad service.
Wayne KerrAugust 14, 2018Over priced, over rated. Disappointment on all accounts. Brought friends in from Austin and will not re enter this establishment again.
Robin DavidsonJanuary 26, 2013This ain't no Original Ninfa's on Navigation. Wasn't bad, but not good enough to revisit.
Rebecca AnciraJuly 8, 2011Service was great. Fajitas were, meh. Atmosphere was...different. Over all it was okay. I will most likely never go back...
Wayne ADecember 19, 2012It was not very good, but it wasn't awful. Lots of crying babies and whiny toddlers.
Chris BromAugust 16, 2011Meh, nuthin special. Chips tasted too much like the lard they're fried in. Rest of the food was aight. Won't be back anytime soon.
Kassidy MenaceApril 13, 2011Service sucks, margaritas suck, overpriced, they only give 3 tortillas for a pound of fajitas, i asked them to split the order into 2 containers and they didnt.
John IannuzzoJune 11, 2011Average. Ambiance low. Nit sure what all they hype is about. 1308 Cantina on Montrose is better and has better frozens.
StephanieMay 30, 2011Average food and prices are not worth it. Margarita was just okay. The taste of lard ruined the refried beans.
Megan McDonoughApril 16, 2011The margaritas are horrible. Nice service. Nice atmosphere. Horrible food.
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El Real Tex-Mex is your grandfather’s vintage Tex-Mex with a kick. Always fresh and delicious, come grab a bite at the famous El Real!
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- Mon–Wed
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:30 PM
(713) 524-1201
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.7
"Hard to go wrong with anything here. The ceviches are great, as are the antojitos, the moles, and all the main courses. Their tortillas are so good. Make sure to try them with your main course."
Fernando Covas - 8.9
"Sampler platter to start. Cochinita pibil is amazing. Don't forget to try the grass hoppers. I love this place."
Koma Salazar - 8.9
"Guacamole and fajitas! Also beer and local cocktails."
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