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El Real Tex-Mex Cafe
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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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!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- 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
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.7
"Solid Tex-Mex. Great Pappas quality and service. That said the El Tiempo chain of establishments will always be my Houston Tex-Mex favorites. Papasitos is still a fantastic choice for a Mexican bite."
Adam Renz - 8.8
"Love the fajitas and original salsa"
Michael Chatterton - 8.9
"Oyster tacos are fantastic! Like Berryhill fish tacos but with Liberty Kitchen fried oysters."
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- 9.1
"Never a disappointment, great cocktails, the mixologist are personable and give great recommendations. Love this place!"
Ivonne Gonzalez - 6.5
":-) the remodel makes tne store look so much better. the produce department is incredible"
Bill Tarabula - 8.2
"Awesome selection of bourbon!! Great beer on tap, pinball games."
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