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Batanga

Latin American Restaurant$$$$

Houston

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Batanga

7.3^/10

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Ranked #3 for tapas in Houston
"Pao de queijo ❤️❤️"(2 Tips)
"Nice tapas, great service, excellent cocktails."(7 Tips)
"Great atmosphere and live music on Fridays and Saturdays."(2 Tips)
"Get the platanos (caramelized) and the mushroom croquettes."(2 Tips)

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Tere PerryMay 11, 2018
Featuring a full menu of Latin American favorites, including tapas, fish tacos, paella and more. Enjoy an evening out on the the largest outdoor patio in downtown Houston.
Local Houston MagazineJune 13, 2013
Our server suggested a few items, like the tempura battered eggplant drizzled with honey (fluffy and light as air) as well as the roasted cauliflower, fried pig's ears and chicken chicharron. Read more
Tamika Caston-MillerJuly 21, 2013
Great atmosphere Saturday night! Live Brazilian music was played the night I went--Axé Bahía, Samba, Rio Funk and Forró. Pão de queijo is small & expensive. Caipirinhas are okay, but $8. Good Saturday
Juan RJanuary 13, 2019
Great atmosphere and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Great Mojitos. Food is good but not superb and service could use more attention to detail. It was evidently a bad day for our server
Tere PerryAugust 9, 2018
Featuring Latin American favorite dishes, including tapas, fish tacos, paella and more. The largest outdoor patio in downtown Houston makes for a fun night out!
Cameron BrownMay 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Drinks are awesome, have a Southern-style that go perfect with the patio and the live music.
Emmanuel RamsesSeptember 3, 2015
The Grillabeast. Have with a bottle of wine. Live music on Friday evenings.
Houston PressJuly 15, 2013
Batanga offers a modern take on tapas and a beautiful patio to enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner on Market Square.
Ili KarJanuary 1, 2014
Pleasant atmosphere and european style...very kind and helpful staff...try the mousse with salt and olive oil...
Michael ReadyMay 9, 2015
Get the platanos (caramelized) and the mushroom croquettes. However, be prepared to wait for your food for hours lol
Hank FasthoffJune 25, 2013
Been here 100+ times
For those not familiar with the tapas concept, the portions are intended to be small. It's a way of eating that originated in Spain centuries ago where dishes are meant to be shared with the table.
Kale PetersenMay 5, 2013
The ribs were awesome. Duck confit gets honorable mention for the mole they had everything on it.
Heydel CeperoMay 3, 2014
Let's blame my expectations (and what I learned working in a restaurant/bar), but drinks, food and service could really be better. Just saying.
Glaydon De Freitas FilhoJuly 28, 2013
Nice Music! Great tapas. Try the fried yuca and the parillada!
Jose RojasNovember 9, 2013
The empanadas are really good. Great atmosphere. Fun all around.
Grace GonzalesMay 2, 2014
Really Great Place and a Diverse Croud, Wow the Food is good.
Ray SandersApril 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Notice: the paella isn't necessarily recommending two people, but letting you know you'll be charged for at least two people (double the menu price at a minimum). It's good, but not that good.
David SequeiraOctober 5, 2015
Kandra is awesome. Food is great. Love the mescal flight.
Emmanuel RamsesAugust 28, 2015
Can't wait to try this place again. Have the Batanga burger. It will make you "whoa".
Aimee WoodallMay 22, 2013
Eggplant fries + mushroom croquettes. YOU ARE WINNING.
TraciNovember 27, 2014
Nice tapas, great service, excellent cocktails.
Cara KummerMarch 28, 2015
The carmelized plantains are something I need in my life more often.
Sarah Peacock 🎈June 15, 2013
gluten free friendly! Just tell your waiter and ask questions as needed.
BradleyJune 2, 2018
Brunch was excellent
Kat KunzMay 15, 2013
Food ranged from decent (ribs) to gross (mussels). Patio is great, service is not. Only go if you have the time to wait 20 minutes for each round of drinks to show up.
Patty RathbunApril 5, 2013
Sangria & gambas al ajillo on the patio- nice.
mattNovember 6, 2014
Tapas are $4 during happy hour (3-7 pm)
Melania SpagnoliOctober 5, 2015
The atmosphereis really nice, but the food is nothing special. The cocktails are great!
Carolina RobledoJune 22, 2013
Excelente food and drinks. Service was slow. I definitely recommend this place.
Aaron WieczorekSeptember 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The happy hour food has large portions and tastes awesome!
Tavio GuimaAugust 27, 2016
Tasty dishes + live music = heaven
Xavier SnowmanFebruary 10, 2015
Veggie options, service, atmosphere and decor
Elizabeth SmithMarch 28, 2015
Great location for cocktails and view. Food is overall average to poor. Price outweighs quality.
Michelle PolerOctober 7, 2017
Pao de queijo ❤️❤️
Jeremey BarrettApril 5, 2013
Get the Ahumado! Smoky and delicious.
Lance CumpianOctober 10, 2013
Amazing food... totally blown away!
joey reinerMay 7, 2015
Cousin manages bar. Good sevice
Kesha StennisJanuary 18, 2015
Cute date spot!
Aaron WieczorekSeptember 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Home of the 22 second mojito!
Nayeli CeballosJune 24, 2019
Love this place!
Jordan KolencMay 16, 2013
There was a band playing, the mixed sucked and it was cranked on the patio. Plates are overpriced
IrenaJune 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Thai me uuup 😎
Ashley SimienAugust 24, 2013
Wonderful experience!
Luis MaganaMay 25, 2013
Bugs outside, extremely small portions. If you are trying to eat go somewhere else if you are trying to socialize its okay.
mark matsusakiApril 5, 2014
Hanger steak
Grace GonzalesMay 2, 2014
Yummy come here.
Adam SockiSeptember 4, 2014
Dank chilaquiles.
Rin OsJanuary 8, 2015
Stay away frim the eggplant fries, unless u looking for hyperlipidemia, avergage and overpriced
Carlis LollieJuly 6, 2014
Food is so bland it's ridiculous.
Chelsea SlaughterJune 23, 2013
It's okay, small portions

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