MidtownCoog Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Try their "Special Nachos".Each made on half a taco. Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 chuy's is my favorite down here (that creamy jalapeno is unbeatable), and freebirds for the fast burrito. though neither of those are technically mexican, i prefer tex-mex.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>i put both of these on my must avoid list. To wait in line at chuy's and then sit down and have mediocre food is not worth it. Freebirds too. A friend of mine said it was the best....so i tried it. What turned me off was the consistency of the tortilla. A tortilla should not be rubbery nor should it be put in the microwave! it needs to be browned to take out the rubbery consistency either directly over a fire or on a comal (griddle). I told several friends this and they have ALL converted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I just haven't run into one but have never actually done any searching. Berryhill is one place I've actually never been to and have been meaning to check out.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I don't get the appeal of Berryhill either. like i say...if there's not a mexican eating there, then most likely it's not good mexican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I don't get the appeal of Berryhill either. like i say...if there's not a mexican eating there, then most likely it's not good mexican.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well of course this is a very subjective topic. I for one think the Spinach and Corn Tamales at Berryhill are some of the best tamales I have ever eaten. I can not vouch for the rest of the menu as I have not tried anything else. If you are talking tamales I would love to hear about a place that has better tamales than Berryhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new major on the block Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I have been to a lot of mexican food restaurants around Houston, San Antonio, and around Texas for that matter. But to me the best mexican food in the houston metro area is ,hands down, Eva's Mexican Food Restaurant. Excellent food at good prices. Best tasting salsa in town. It is located off of Kuykendahl, about a 1/4 mile north of 1960. If you are ever in the area stop by it, you won't regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I have been to Eva's and thought it was good. Last weekend, I tried a new restaurant recently opened in the woodlands area called Tin Star, and I really think their green and red sauces are some of the best I've ever tasted anywhere in the Greater Houston area, and I love Mexican food! Here's their menu:Tin Star menu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debmartin Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 we get take-out from doneraki from time to time. the carnivores i feed seem to really like the fajitas and the veg items are allright.deb martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 If you are talking tamales I would love to hear about a place that has better tamales than Berryhill.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>To be honest, ordering a tamal is something i usually don't do at restaurants because they always add chili on top of it. There's usually too much masa and not enough filling. I usually get them from this lady i know when she decides to make them.The ones that are found here are border tamales with the darker masa. Go to Mexico City or Puebla and they make them with white masa. Your mouth will water when you taste them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 All I can tell you guys is Berryhill's pork tamales are the best I have ever had. I have never had sauce put on them, but I think they give it to you on the side. Lord, I never had anything quite that tasty and savory. Very addictive. Just because there are no Mexicans eating there doesn't mean much. The history of Berryhill will be enough to tell you the recipes are authentic. A lot of their food (like the baja fish tacos, omg! so good) is not Tex-Mex but more Cal-Mex/Pacifica kind of stuff. It's darned good, and I highly recommend it. I believe their tamales have been rated the best in Houston at one time or another by the Press. Their fish tacos were rated "The Best EVER" by Zagat, so I guess they can't be too bad... A brief history: Since 1928, Walter Berryhill made and sold tamales from a recipe he borrowed from a neighbor. For 40 years he sold them on his bicycle right here in Houston. He retired in 1960. In 1993 a friend bought the recipe, cart, and press, and opened the original taqueria on Revere Street in Walter's honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 To be honest, ordering a tamal is something i usually don't do at restaurants because they always add chili on top of it. There's usually too much masa and not enough filling. I usually get them from this lady i know when she decides to make them.The ones that are found here are border tamales with the darker masa. Go to Mexico City or Puebla and they make them with white masa. Your mouth will water when you taste them.As Parrothead said, the tamales at Berryhill don't come smothered in chili. They do have a sauce that is served on the side, but it complements the flavor of the tamale rather well, instead of overpowering it. Also, they are one of the few restaurants I've ever eaten in where tamales are served in the corn husks.As for the masa versus filling ratio, I've seen this a lot at other restaurants. However Berryhill's tamales are usually stuffed with filling and are very close to the ones I've eaten that were made by Mexican immigrants at home for their own consumption. I've not tried their tacos or much else on the menu, but the tamales are outstanding and by far the best I've ever had in a restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 As for the masa versus filling ratio, I've seen this a lot at other restaurants. However Berryhill's tamales are usually stuffed with filling and are very close to the ones I've eaten that were made by Mexican immigrants at home for their own consumption. I've not tried their tacos or much else on the menu, but the tamales are outstanding and by far the best I've ever had in a restaurant.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Berryhill's should definetely be tried. They are not very expensive and with all the new locations should be rather easy to find. I have bought tamales from street vendors and poor mexican families (usually they walk around to all the midtown ice houses and bars). The vendor tamles are good, but they do not hold a candle to the tamales at Berryhills. Seriously, they are that good at Berryhill's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Fish tacos and queso are all you need at Berryhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 ok ok ... you guys forced me and I went to Berryhills and had the tamales for lunch. I agree they were very good. About on par with the fresh homemade one's one of my coworkers used to make around christmas time.The sauce that came with them was delish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 ok ok ... you guys forced me and I went to Berryhills and had the tamales for lunch. I agree they were very good. About on par with the fresh homemade one's one of my coworkers used to make around christmas time.The sauce that came with them was delish.Haha see we told you!Now I'm hungry, haven't had lunch yet, and all this talk about Berryhill Tamales is making me want some. I think I'm going to head over there for some right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Allright Lowbrow !!!!I almost headed there for lunch but I chose Cliffs. I am telling you what, those burgers are very very good. The fries rock too. But that is another post !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I'm more Tex-Mex than Mexican type of guy. With that said:Pappasito's - Fajitas & QuesadillasAny straight up "Mexi-CAN" Taco Truck/Stand - Tortas & TacosChili's - Chili Con QuesoSo I don't know all the cool "underground places & joints" like you guys know. I still enjoy what these places have to offer. Oh, and I'm not really a fan of beans either.Also.. I've found that when it comes to taco trucks & stands, the less English they speak, the better the food tastes!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>LOL. You are right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Simply said, "all Mexican food rules"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liammclaren Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 The greatest chimichanga there is exists at Chapultapec, a little dive on Richmond near 59. I've been there probably 50 times and have never even ordered anything else. The chips and salsa aren't that great, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 andy's on 11th st. (near studewood) in the heights is pretty damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 The greatest chimichanga there is exists at Chapultapec, a little dive on Richmond near 59. I've been there probably 50 times and have never even ordered anything else. The chips and salsa aren't that great, though.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>we used to only go their if we had been drinking heavily so i guess food quality wasn't a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Chapultapec is great if you like hair in your queso.I avoid that place like the plague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Chapultapec is great if you like hair in your queso.I avoid that place like the plague.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Is that the place on Richmond just due West of the Spur. I have always wanted to try that place, but I dislike hair in my food. I am not afraid. I will try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Yes. In a house with parking in the back. Just go during the day and sober.Seriously, it ain't that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAtomic Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 #1) Felix Restaurant on Montrose (they say they're not closing after all, and this should be the de facto choice for any native Houstonian)#2) Jarro Cafe, N. of Memorial City/I-10 on Gessner - supposedly the owners are from Mexico City. Very interesting dishes and cheeeep.#3) Berryhills- Post Oak or Revere locations are reliable (#1 for fish tacos) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Yay Lowbrow!! I am seriously considering asking hubby to take me on a date to Berryhill's tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Yay Lowbrow!! I am seriously considering asking hubby to take me on a date to Berryhill's tonight <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Big date night, good excuse to break out the blue hair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Big date night, good excuse to break out the blue hair...<{POST_SNAPBACK}>OMG LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 No mention of Fajita Flats?Good food, great atmosphere, awesome margarittas, and oh yeah, the food is good.It is a across the board winner. The food is better at pappasitos, but flats is more fun.Im at flats several times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liammclaren Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Yes. In a house with parking in the back. Just go during the day and sober.Seriously, it ain't that good.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>This coming from someone who thinks the original ninfa's is really great? And Berryhill?! Please. You sound like someone who's idea of great italian food is olive garden. And why the arrogant attitude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 No mention of Fajita Flats?Good food, great atmosphere, awesome margarittas, and oh yeah, the food is good. It is a across the board winner. The food is better at pappasitos, but flats is more fun. Im at flats several times a week. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll tell you what Fajita Flats is good for.... Those long margarita lunches where you just never quite make it back to work. Did that for two years... but it was ok I was with my boss. That place does get crazy. Watch out for womens birthdays... the waiters do some funky stuff. I think I blushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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