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Batanga
Latin American Restaurant$$$$
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, 2018Featuring 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 Caston-MillerJuly 21, 2013Great 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 MagazineJune 13, 2013Our 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 PerryAugust 9, 2018Featuring 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 RJanuary 13, 2019Great 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
Drinks are awesome, have a Southern-style that go perfect with the patio and the live music.
Emmanuel RamsesSeptember 3, 2015The Grillabeast. Have with a bottle of wine. Live music on Friday evenings.
Houston PressJuly 15, 2013Batanga offers a modern take on tapas and a beautiful patio to enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner on Market Square.
Ili KarJanuary 1, 2014Pleasant atmosphere and european style...very kind and helpful staff...try the mousse with salt and olive oil...
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, 2013The ribs were awesome. Duck confit gets honorable mention for the mole they had everything on it.
- Michael ReadyMay 9, 2015Get the platanos (caramelized) and the mushroom croquettes. However, be prepared to wait for your food for hours lol
Heydel CeperoMay 3, 2014Let's blame my expectations (and what I learned working in a restaurant/bar), but drinks, food and service could really be better. Just saying.
The happy hour food has large portions and tastes awesome!
Sarah Peacock 🎈June 15, 2013gluten free friendly! Just tell your waiter and ask questions as needed.- Emmanuel RamsesAugust 28, 2015Can't wait to try this place again. Have the Batanga burger. It will make you "whoa".
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.
Carolina RobledoJune 22, 2013Excelente food and drinks. Service was slow. I definitely recommend this place.
Melania SpagnoliOctober 5, 2015The atmosphereis really nice, but the food is nothing special. The cocktails are great!
Elizabeth SmithMarch 28, 2015Great location for cocktails and view. Food is overall average to poor. Price outweighs quality.
Kat KunzMay 15, 2013Food 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.
Jordan KolencMay 16, 2013There was a band playing, the mixed sucked and it was cranked on the patio. Plates are overpriced
Rin OsJanuary 8, 2015Stay away frim the eggplant fries, unless u looking for hyperlipidemia, avergage and overpriced
Luis MaganaMay 25, 2013Bugs outside, extremely small portions. If you are trying to eat go somewhere else if you are trying to socialize its okay.
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Batanga is a Latin American tapas restaurant featuring small plates from various regions in Latin America, such as Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia, as well as dishes from Spain and Portugal...
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(713) 224-9500
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Jessica Karlesky - 6.9
"Breakfast served all day. House coffee is excellent."
Kyle Hoen - 7.9
"Man I love their chimichurri sauce. I'd put it on anything."
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- 8.3
"Super cool place in historic downtown Houston. The cocktails are awesome & the bartender is friendly. Vote per drink on a charity to support each month."
Traci - 8.3
"Previous review I left was not meant for here. I love this bar! It's beautiful, and the bartenders are awesome!"
Victoria Hawes - 8.3
"Don't order the turban. Horrible! Great fries. Yummy mimosas. Good shrimp BLT. Excellent vibe and music at brunch."
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