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El Real Tex-Mex Cafe

(Now Closed)

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Houston

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Heather LockhartApril 18, 2011
Pozole (Mexican soup w pork, hominy & chile) was the best thing at El Real, but the FROZEN lime, onion & cilantro garnish plate was lacking.
Kris GOctober 22, 2011
Enchiladas are absolutely TERRIBLE (the chicken & the beef). Puffy tacos are pretty good though...
Shaheen LokhandwalaJune 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
$2 house margaritas on Tuesdays. Very potent.
Isaiah BarthApril 24, 2018
Great $2 margaritas on Tuesdays.
Steve MuellerOctober 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the queso in the large size. It's delicious.
Robyn FOctober 15, 2011
Cheese enchiladas are best authentic Tex Mex I've had. Nothing fancy- just good!
Monica RobinsonJuly 18, 2011
The queso is amazing! Also the puffy tacos were excellent. Read more
JorgeApril 11, 2011
Been here 50+ times
If you want the puffy tacos, the Picadillo Beef version is the best.
Patty RathbunAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Sit on the patio and have a house margarita.
Chris OzimekDecember 31, 2015
Enchiladas Carne Doble! Great stuff!
TV Food MapsSeptember 1, 2014
Check out El Real Tex Mex as seen on Unique Eats Read more
Mark KrieschenSeptember 21, 2013
Try the San Antonio Puffy Tacos.
Lizzy BuftonOctober 7, 2011
must eat the Wholefish Fajitas - Gulf Red Fish = amazing!
Louis SokolJuly 10, 2011
Fajitas were awesome! Service was great. We would go back.
Adam CooperAugust 6, 2014
Fajitas, puffy tacos, margaritas
Laura ChanFebruary 14, 2012
Houston Press We Love Food - favorite Houston dishes - Tex-Mex burger
Stefanny TMay 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Brunch is always good. Sit outside :)
Christa CassataApril 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Campechana - not so bueno, but the queso is solid.
Chuck DeVriesFebruary 14, 2012
Monday night is half price food for people in Montrose zip codes.
Anthony WilliamsAugust 4, 2015
better than u would think..., I like them good ass special looking tacos they got...
Chip CramerSeptember 16, 2017
Happy hour
🌸🌼🌺Claire🌺🌼🌸January 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Mexican brunch is to. die. for.
Chris AttarDecember 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
1/2 price for locals on Mondays. $2 lonestar all the time!
Cat SFebruary 1, 2015
Order the sampler
Amy Beatty ChristensonFebruary 26, 2017
Fajitas a little pricy
Eric HagstromOctober 10, 2011
Veggie Nachos are pretty dang tasty
Kelly BuchananDecember 7, 2011
BAD 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.
Laura ChanFebruary 20, 2012
Best of Houston 2011 - Top 10 Burgers - #6
Brooke CandelariaJuly 2, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Try the Cucumber Jicama Salad
Phillip SteckerNovember 11, 2019
Permanently closed.
Joanne LockmanJune 21, 2015
Puffy Taco!
Sarah BaylisFebruary 11, 2012
Their food can be a little salty at times.
John FrelsJuly 10, 2011
There is MUCH better Tex-Mex in town at MUCH lower prices.....
Laura ChanFebruary 20, 2012
Best of Houston 2011 - Top 5 Late-Night Eats - #4
Tim GrahamApril 16, 2011
If you want spicy salsa get the borucha salsa.
AlexaOctober 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Montrose Mondays are legit
Rebekah WesleyJuly 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The toilets are not meant for people under 5'5".
Elaine GentryApril 16, 2013
Delicioso smoked chicken chile relleno!
Dru LeeAugust 6, 2017
Fajitas good
Darcy EavesJuly 18, 2011
Only two vegetarian dishes and all things fried are fried in lard.
Robert GarciaMay 5, 2011
Try thes newe Rosarita Margarita just in time for Cinco de Mayo!!!
Joshua JagnananAugust 27, 2015
Cheese enchiladas
MoiseKapenda BowerApril 29, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Chingo bling plate
Sammy StroupNovember 25, 2011
Best wait staff in town!!!!!
Sarah ChambersJuly 23, 2011
The skinny Rita is the best!!!
Iama PiratApril 21, 2013
Sevice was good. Foods fair
Jane BorochoffFebruary 21, 2012
Get 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?
Chris ReidMarch 10, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Bacon enchiladas 4LYFE.
Rebecca AnciraJuly 8, 2011
Service was great. Fajitas were, meh. Atmosphere was...different. Over all it was okay. I will most likely never go back...
Jennifer RMay 13, 2011
The toilet in the women's restroom requires a step stool to use.

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