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Batanga

Batanga

Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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7.4/10
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    Michelle P.
    "Pao de queijo ❤️❤️"(2 Tips)
    Traci
    "Nice tapas, great service, excellent cocktails."(7 Tips)
    Juan R.
    "Great atmosphere and live music on Fridays and Saturdays."(2 Tips)
    Michael R.
    "Get the platanos (caramelized) and the mushroom croquettes."(2 Tips)
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  • Tere P.
    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.
  • Tamika C.
    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
  • Local Houston Magazine
    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
  • Tere P.
    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!
  • Juan R.
    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
  • Cameron B.
    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 R.heart icon on user image
    Emmanuel RamsesSeptember 3, 2015
    The Grillabeast. Have with a bottle of wine. Live music on Friday evenings.
  • Houston Press
    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 K.
    Ili KarJanuary 1, 2014
    Pleasant atmosphere and european style...very kind and helpful staff...try the mousse with salt and olive oil...
  • Hank F.heart icon on user image
    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 P.
    Kale PetersenMay 5, 2013
    The ribs were awesome. Duck confit gets honorable mention for the mole they had everything on it.
  • Michael R.
    Michael ReadyMay 9, 2015
    Get the platanos (caramelized) and the mushroom croquettes. However, be prepared to wait for your food for hours lol
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SequeiraOctober 5, 2015
    Kandra is awesome. Food is great. Love the mescal flight.
  • Glaydon D.
    Nice Music! Great tapas. Try the fried yuca and the parillada!
  • Aimee W.heart icon on user image
    Aimee WoodallMay 22, 2013
    Eggplant fries + mushroom croquettes. YOU ARE WINNING.
  • Jose R.heart icon on user image
    Jose RojasNovember 9, 2013
    The empanadas are really good. Great atmosphere. Fun all around.
  • Cara K.heart icon on user image
    Cara KummerMarch 28, 2015
    The carmelized plantains are something I need in my life more often.
  • Bradleyheart icon on user image
    BradleyJune 2, 2018
    Brunch was excellent
  • Heydel C.
    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.
  • Traci
    TraciNovember 27, 2014
    Nice tapas, great service, excellent cocktails.
  • Grace G.
    Grace GonzalesMay 2, 2014
    Really Great Place and a Diverse Croud, Wow the Food is good.
  • Aaron W.heart icon on user image
    Aaron WieczorekSeptember 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The happy hour food has large portions and tastes awesome!
  • Sarah P.
    Sarah Peacock 🎈June 15, 2013
    gluten free friendly! Just tell your waiter and ask questions as needed.
  • Emmanuel R.heart icon on user image
    Emmanuel RamsesAugust 28, 2015
    Can't wait to try this place again. Have the Batanga burger. It will make you "whoa".
  • Tavio G.heart icon on user image
    Tavio GuimaAugust 27, 2016
    Tasty dishes + live music = heaven
  • matt
    mattNovember 6, 2014
    Tapas are $4 during happy hour (3-7 pm)
  • Xavier S.heart icon on user image
    Xavier SnowmanFebruary 10, 2015
    Veggie options, service, atmosphere and decor
  • Ray S.
    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.
  • Patty R.heart icon on user image
    Patty RathbunApril 5, 2013
    Sangria & gambas al ajillo on the patio- nice.
  • Carolina R.
    Carolina RobledoJune 22, 2013
    Excelente food and drinks. Service was slow. I definitely recommend this place.
  • Melania S.heart icon on user image
    Melania SpagnoliOctober 5, 2015
    The atmosphereis really nice, but the food is nothing special. The cocktails are great!
  • Michelle P.heart icon on user image
    Michelle PolerOctober 7, 2017
    Pao de queijo ❤️❤️
  • Jeremey B.
    Jeremey BarrettApril 5, 2013
    Get the Ahumado! Smoky and delicious.
  • Elizabeth S.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth SmithMarch 28, 2015
    Great location for cocktails and view. Food is overall average to poor. Price outweighs quality.
  • Lance C.heart icon on user image
    Lance CumpianOctober 10, 2013
    Amazing food... totally blown away!
  • Kat K.
    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.
  • Aaron W.heart icon on user image
    Aaron WieczorekSeptember 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Home of the 22 second mojito!
  • Kesha S.heart icon on user image
    Kesha StennisJanuary 18, 2015
    Cute date spot!
  • Nayeli C.
    Nayeli CeballosJune 24, 2019
    Love this place!
  • joey r.
    joey reinerMay 7, 2015
    Cousin manages bar. Good sevice
  • Ashley S.heart icon on user image
    Ashley SimienAugust 24, 2013
    Wonderful experience!
  • mark m.
    mark matsusakiApril 5, 2014
    Hanger steak
  • Irena
    IrenaJune 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Thai me uuup 😎
  • Grace G.
    Grace GonzalesMay 2, 2014
    Yummy come here.
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SockiSeptember 4, 2014
    Dank chilaquiles.
  • Jordan K.
    Jordan KolencMay 16, 2013
    There was a band playing, the mixed sucked and it was cranked on the patio. Plates are overpriced
  • Rin O.heart icon on user image
    Rin OsJanuary 8, 2015
    Stay away frim the eggplant fries, unless u looking for hyperlipidemia, avergage and overpriced
  • Luis M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Carlis L.
    Carlis LollieJuly 6, 2014
    Food is so bland it's ridiculous.
  • Chelsea S.
    Chelsea SlaughterJune 23, 2013
    It's okay, small portions
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