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Houston and Austin just got another petty thing to argue about: fajita meat
Published 3:44 pm, Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Chef-owner Richards' menu draws from the seven distinct regions of Mexican cuisine. Don't miss sautéed calamari, cochinita pibil, enchiladas moles and chiles nogada. The margaritas are renowned.
Chef-owner Richards' menu draws from the seven distinct regions of Mexican cuisine. Don't miss sautéed calamari, cochinita pibil, enchiladas moles and chiles nogada. The margaritas
... moreWhat's not to love about this hip Montrose restaurant? There's the all-female kitchen that cooks with love and authenticity, the colorful murals that decorate the dining room and an adults-only vibe after dark. Everything is made in-house including juices for its delicious cocktails.
Address: 214 Fairview
Phone Number: 713-942-0000
Website: cuchararestaurant.com
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tue.-Thu. and Sun., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
What's not to love about this hip Montrose restaurant? There's the all-female kitchen that cooks with love and authenticity, the colorful murals that decorate the dining room and an adults-only vibe
... moreA classic that has served generations of Houstonians crave-worthy Tex-Mex and potent blue margaritas. Felix's famous chile con queso lives on here. And the happy hour is a bargain that can't be beat.
A classic that has served generations of Houstonians crave-worthy Tex-Mex and potent blue margaritas. Felix's famous chile con queso lives on here. And the happy hour is a bargain that can't be
... moreThe expensive chow at El Tiempo is outstanding - deliciously charred fajitas, pillowy flour tacos, amazing salsa. The margaritas are strong and tasty, a rare combination.
Address: Several locations
The expensive chow at El Tiempo is outstanding - deliciously charred fajitas, pillowy flour tacos, amazing salsa. The margaritas are strong and tasty, a rare combination.
Address: Several
From the smart minds at Tacos a Go Go comes this new concept of fajitas on the run (pickup or delivery). Instead of skirt steak, the beef fajitas are Certified Angus Beef sirloin grilled over mesquite; chicken fajitas meat is cooked rotisserie style. The veggies, beans, salsa and tortillas are all top notch.
From the smart minds at Tacos a Go Go comes this new concept of fajitas on the run (pickup or delivery). Instead of skirt steak, the beef fajitas are Certified Angus Beef sirloin grilled over
... moreTrendy restaurants come and go but this Houston icon is still the go-to cafe for comforting Tex-Mex and hefty, mesquite-grilled burgers.
Trendy restaurants come and go but this Houston icon is still the go-to cafe for comforting Tex-Mex and hefty, mesquite-grilled burgers.
Irma Galvan's legendary downtown lunch spot is known for the namesake owner's comforting Mexican sauces and stews, gracious hospitality and homemade lemonade. If you're on a budget, ask the price before you order - menu-less Irma's serves high quality fare and the prices reflect that.
Phone number: 713-222-0767
Website: irmasoriginal.com
Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. Inner Loop
Irma Galvan's legendary downtown lunch spot is known for the namesake owner's comforting Mexican sauces and stews, gracious hospitality and homemade lemonade. If you're on a budget, ask the price
... moreKnock on the red door of this unmarked Warehouse District mainstay and enter a world of dependable Tex-Mex, fine and funky music and one of the best casual vibes in town.
Knock on the red door of this unmarked Warehouse District mainstay and enter a world of dependable Tex-Mex, fine and funky music and one of the best casual vibes in town.
In the vast salsa sea of Tex-Mex joints in Houston, Molina's gets bonus points for authenticity (don't miss the chili). You'll be presented with two red salsas, but insiders know to ask for the green.
In the vast salsa sea of Tex-Mex joints in Houston, Molina's gets bonus points for authenticity (don't miss the chili). You'll be presented with two red salsas, but insiders know to ask for
... moreAs the name implies, this is where it all started. If you believe the legend, Mama Ninfa was (is) the patron saint of Tex-Mex. In her once tiny kitchen, she helped popularize fajitas.
Address: 2704 Navigation
Phone number: 713-228-1175
Website: ninfas.com
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Inner Loop
As the name implies, this is where it all started. If you believe the legend, Mama Ninfa was (is) the patron saint of Tex-Mex. In her once tiny kitchen, she helped popularize
... moreSylvia Casares' refined plates feature fresh ingredients and surprisingly complex flavors. Among her dozen enchilada offerings: squash and corn, crab and grilled pork with a fiery red sauce. The Enchilada Queen also offers cooking classes for tamales and famous enchiladas.
Sylvia Casares' refined plates feature fresh ingredients and surprisingly complex flavors. Among her dozen enchilada offerings: squash and corn, crab and grilled pork with a fiery
... moreThis Austin import follows the familiar Tacodeli drill: breakfast and lunch tacos made with quality ingredients and friendly service.
This Austin import follows the familiar Tacodeli drill: breakfast and lunch tacos made with quality ingredients and friendly service.
Chef Hugo Ortega's magical carpet ride through the foods and flavors of Oaxaca takes flight daily at the Marriott Marquis hotel. Don't miss the menu of mole sauces and the dessert list of chocolate wonders from pastry chef Ruben Ortega. Wines and spirits from Mexico play out at the bar.
Chef Hugo Ortega's magical carpet ride through the foods and flavors of Oaxaca takes flight daily at the Marriott Marquis hotel. Don't miss the menu of mole sauces and the dessert list of chocolate
... moreThe Houston-Austin rivalry just grew deeper thanks to a study revealing each city's favorite fajita meat.
Houstonians tend to prefer beef fajitas while Austinites prefer chicken fajitas, data gathered by online food delivery service GrubHub shows.
Both dishes were each city's respective favorite, meaning fajitas were each city's most ordered food.
In Dallas, the most ordered food was burgers.
RANKED: The most delicious tacos in Houston, according to Yelp
Over 9 years.
Media: FortuneOther highlights include buttermilk fried chicken in San Francisco, spicy ramen in New York City and chicken taquitos in Chicago.
Aside from finding popular foods in major cities, GrubHub also ranked the most overall popular foods across the nation for 2017. The top five were Poke (a raw fish salad), soft pretzel, avocado toast, chips and queso, and Acai bowl.
Above: See Houston's top spots for Tex-Mex.
Fernando Ramirez is a reporter for Chron.com and the Houston Chronicle. You can read more of his stories here and follow him on Twitter at @fernramirez93.
