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Mambo Seafood

Mambo Seafood

Seafood Restaurant, Gastropub, and French Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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7.4/10
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    Efrain I.
    "The whole red snapper is delicious"(2 Tips)
    Amanda N.
    "If you're hungry, order the Shrimp Cocktail!"(2 Tips)
    Vi
    "Deben de probar la tilapia (tilapia) zarandeada es realmente buena "(2 Tips)
    Darrell C.
    "Best fried rice in town."(2 Tips)
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  • Jim B.heart icon on user image
    Jim BaileyJune 27, 2015
    Not your stuffy over priced seafood place, it's just a traditional Mexican fish house with great tasting seafood. The gumbo is the best in town. This place reminds me of my trips to Baja. Fantastic👍
  • Amanda N.
    Amanda NicodemusMay 16, 2012
    If you're hungry, order the Shrimp Cocktail! It's fresh & tangy when you squeeze lime juice. The service is a little slow; this will satisfy you until your entree arrives.
  • Crystal S.
    Crystal SNovember 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I yet have to find a place that has great shrimp cocktails like Mambo's. They don't hold back on the shrimp like other restaurants do. They add fresh avocado slices and the sauce is really good!
  • Eric H.
    Eric HenaoMarch 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Delicious cheap fast eats. Crazy busy on Fridays for lunch! Patio is very popular on nice days.
  • Bethany F.
    Bethany FitzgeraldMay 30, 2012
    The food and the drinks are great. The service is slow, painfully at times. Just be patient, order an appetizer, and time will fly by.
  • John Z.heart icon on user image
    John ZelaznySeptember 7, 2013
    I like the fish but my favorite thing is probably the Mambo Rice
  • Mait Y.
    Mait YasharahlaSeptember 28, 2014
    The number six is my favorite along with a mango lava
  • Efrain I.heart icon on user image
    Efrain IsturizFebruary 3, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The whole red snapper is delicious
  • Taylor W.
    Taylor WaltmonDecember 20, 2013
    Best michaladas!
  • Aline D.heart icon on user image
    Aline Da SilvaAugust 12, 2013
    The best place to eat the best seafood !!!!
  • Darrell C.
    Darrell CantuNovember 1, 2010
    Best fried rice in town. The portions are large so split them and enjoy.
  • Nancy B.
    Nancy BleauDecember 22, 2011
    The grilled shrimp is the best.
  • Mati C.
    Mati ChaviraNovember 19, 2012
    When a waitress spills a plate of food on you don't expect an apology. (Didn't happen to me watched it happen)
  • Rahul S.
    Rahul SinghFebruary 10, 2014
    First timer here. Food was pretty good but the service (at least tonight) was pretty terrible. I'd give it another shot though.
  • 'Alan R.heart icon on user image
    'Alan RodriguezSeptember 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Dos equis micheladas are good
  • 'Alan R.heart icon on user image
    'Alan RodriguezSeptember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I like fried gar
  • kathy
    kathySeptember 3, 2010
    i fell for the snapper special they offered. it was barely subpar at best. portion was tiny. dont fall for it. better off just ordering off the menu. i like most of their other items.
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SchwartzJune 15, 2013
    Don't eat here!!!
  • Robert G.heart icon on user image
    Robert GreenOctober 14, 2015
    Horrible food!
  • Efrain I.heart icon on user image
    Efrain IsturizFebruary 3, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    El whole red snapper (pargo como se le conoce en Venezuela) es lo mejor en Houston.
  • Vi
    ViMay 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Deben de probar la tilapia zarandeada es realmente buena 
  • Julio V.
    Julio VillaseñorAugust 17, 2014
    Tilapia a la parrilla. Esta buenisimo.
  • Manuel M.
    Muy rica comida pero muy frío el lugar, trae tu abrigo para comer.
  • Jorge R.
    Jorge RamirezMay 14, 2022
    En el servicio para llevar literalmente te dan un cuarto de limón.
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