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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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Their marinated pork tacos al carbon WERE hands down the best thing on the menu, yet they don't offer them anymore. Very disappointing.
The fire-roasted salsa is so simple yet fresh and lovely. Enjoy with a house margarita - rocks n salt!
Robyn FOctober 15, 2011Cheese enchiladas are best authentic Tex Mex I've had. Nothing fancy- just good!
Heather LockhartApril 18, 2011Pozole (Mexican soup w pork, hominy & chile) was the best thing at El Real, but the FROZEN lime, onion & cilantro garnish plate was lacking.
Megan MaiselMay 25, 2011They reformulated the margs in question. Love the queso, guacamole and chips. Delish cheese enchiladas.
Kris GOctober 22, 2011Enchiladas are absolutely TERRIBLE (the chicken & the beef). Puffy tacos are pretty good though...
If you want the puffy tacos, the Picadillo Beef version is the best.
1/2 price for locals on Mondays. $2 lonestar all the time!
Jane BorochoffFebruary 21, 2012Get ready to run for the border with Taco bell or Casa Ole style food but you will pay Pappasitios prices to eat here. Can you say rip off?
Kelly BuchananDecember 7, 2011BAD food. Salsa tasted "off". Chicken would not cut (like rubber). Beans & rice had a strange lingering taste (like vomit). AND there were NATS flying ALL over our table. Worst tex mex I've ever had.
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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
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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
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- 9.1
"Never a disappointment, great cocktails, the mixologist are personable and give great recommendations. Love this place!"
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":-) the remodel makes tne store look so much better. the produce department is incredible"
Bill Tarabula - 8.3
"Awesome selection of bourbon!! Great beer on tap, pinball games."
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