The Original Ninfa's on Navigation is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

1. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

8.9
2704 Navigation Blvd (at N Delano St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 174 tips and reviews

Randy S.Randy Shumate: This is hands down some of the best texmex i have ever had. Ritas are ok, lots of alcohol not much flavor. The queso flameado and the tejas platter were awesome.

Britney S.Britney Samson: Amazing texmex - easily some of the best in Houston! Great for large groups or birthday parties.

Jarrod K.Jarrod Klawinsky: An excellent example of some of the best Tex Mex, anywhere. Hands down. Deadly margaritas, excellent queso. It's always quite busy but a must try.

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

2. Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

8.5
19330 Interstate 45, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Rick I.Rick Isaacs: Definitely not a $,more like $$$. Try Las Cascadas non corporate real texmex.

Master S.Master San: Food is great and tasty. You will get what you pay for! Margaritas are great too!

Patrick H.Patrick Haley: Margaritas taste like cheap mix and Salsa was no bueno. Definitely overpriced.

El Tiempo Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

3. El Tiempo Cantina

8.5
2605 S Gessner Rd (Westheimer Rd), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Jana H.Jana Hendry: Ok, if you haven't had the food here, you haven't had Tex Mex!

Vlad D.Vlad Davidiuk: Best TexMex in Houston (any of their locations) is a guarantee.

Augustine V.Augustine V: Another great extension to an incredible local restaurant chain! Beef fajitas are incredible

Little Pappasito's Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

4. Little Pappasito's Cantina

8.8
2536 Richmond Ave (at Kirby Dr.), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews

Che'Che': Freaking everything is good here! Tex mex but gourmet. The fajitas are@made with filet meet:) enchiladas are bomb and the Margs are to DIE for! You just CANT go wrong with ANYTHING PAPPAS!

FezFez: Chips: crispy but need salt. Spinach salsa is fenomenal. Food was disapointinly predictable. Average texmex. The check was split inacurately, they never brought the birthday bananasplit for my friend.

P W.P Welch: Margaritas and quesadillas are awesome!

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

5. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.3
9350 Westheimer Rd (btwn S. Gessner and Fondren), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

Mimi G.Mimi G.: Try the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Tex Mex perfection on a hot plate.

Jonathan H.Jonathan Hoster: Very fun decor and tasty menu. Affordable prices and great options for both food and drink. Excellent Tex Mex option!

Vanesa V.Vanesa Veitia: The Creamy Jalapeño Dip is to die for! Fajitas for one is actually enough for two! Craving seafood? Try the baja tacos! :) Looove this place!

Pappasito's Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

6. Pappasito's Cantina

8.5
15280 I-45 N. at Airtex (btwn Airtex & Richey), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Hoeller: Quite possibly the best TexMex in the world, plus, 👌👨🍛 < 🇺🇸 👨🍛. Not because it's from 🗽 (usually = 🈹 © with a 🇺🇸). RealMexicanFood sucks: 👨🍛 ➖ 🍦 ➖ 😁 = 😖👎. Where did sexy manager go?!?

Juliana C.Juliana Cox: Love the margaritas & on Wednesday their house margs are yummy as well - not to mention the fajitas mmm

Annette W.Annette Williams: You can't go wrong with a Strawberry Margarita or a glass of Sangria and the beef & chicken fajitas! Oh, and I love their happy hour!

El Tiempo Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

7. El Tiempo Cantina

9.1
2814 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Vlad D.Vlad Davidiuk: For me & my family this is THE go-to place for celebrations. BEST TexMex in Houston - MUST TRY THE CARNITAS. OMG. 👍🏻😍

Wallacce C.Wallacce Costa: Best Mexican food in Houston!!! Price not so low, but excellent quality!!!

Eloy Z.Eloy Zuniga Jr.: Had the blue margarita and it took me out. Ok, had 4. That took me out.

Los Tios is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

8. Los Tios

8.0
4840 Beechnut St (Loop 610), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: If you go to an ethnic restaurant, you look for diners from that part of the world. You don't see many TexMex types here. The food is average and not as good as Escalante's across the street.

Ed C.Ed Castillo: Get the combination #6 plate. Cheese enchilada, CCQ puff, beef taco. Very Tex-Mexy.

Heather L.Heather L: They have the best tortilla soup and crispy beef tacos! Yum!

Pappasito's Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

9. Pappasito's Cantina

8.0
6445 Richmond Ave (at Hillcroft Rd.), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Stuart C.Stuart Clanton: the cheese Tex Mex enchiladas topped with chili gravy are superb!

Vaughn A.Vaughn Allen: Seriously the best tex mex I ever had. It's weird how delicious the beef is. Also the margarita.

Kelley M.Kelley Mclinden: Great beer margaritas and strawberry ones!

Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

10. Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant

8.5
9313 Katy Fwy (at Echo Ln), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Alison S.Alison Steele: Great tex mex! The grilled asparagus is actually really great too

Cristina R.Cristina Ramos: Beef fajitas, queso and fresh jalapeños. Amazing.

Bill C.Bill Caudle: Everything is wonderful !! Great Mexican food !! Outstanding Margaritas !! 😎 😎

Chacho's is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

11. Chacho's

7.9
6006 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews

Julie M.Julie Minerbo: Chwcho's Favorite Plate...I've died & gone to Tex Mex heaven!!

Allen A.Allen Arcade: If you like TexMex diner food, fluffy eggs, large portions and don't have a lot of cash, come to Chacho's.

George H.George Hayes: Tex Mex at its best. Massive portions and open late! A dream!

Lupe Tortilla is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

12. Lupe Tortilla

8.8
1511 Shepherd Dr (at Eigel St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Marisol C.Marisol Cárdenas: It is an excellent place to gather with friends and have a Margarita with good fajitas and tacos. Service is very good. Food offer is good. Many options and quality Tex Mex Food.

David M.David Mata: Love Their Salsa with the Chips, always fresh & Chunky! Plus the Charro Beans for your Chips was fantastic! Had the Carnitas Tacos, very Good!

Marc C.Marc Coleman-Hill: Good food, fast service. The tamales had a lot of meat in the, kinda like carnitas.

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

13. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
2706 Westheimer Rd (at Kirby Dr), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

Marwan M.Marwan Mz: An amazing Tex Mex food .. i love their fajitas, tacos and the nachos were 8.5/10

John S.John Sanchez: Must try the Baja Fried Shrimp Tacos! I have never eaten anything else here.

Michael D.Michael Damian: Cute waiters...but sucky service...and not in a good way. Lol

Chapultepec Lupita is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

14. Chapultepec Lupita

8.0
813 Richmond Ave (Stanford & Roseland), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Adam R.Adam Renz: Hot, cheap and delicious Tex mex that is open late and serving good Margs in the city of syzzurp.

Jesse C.Jesse Cervantes: The #26 is my absolute favorite!! Just get the pico on the side cause they are very liberal with it. The beef fajitas are the absolute best in Houston. Been coming here for 8 yes now an I <3 it still!

Dave M.Dave Morris: This is a great place for late late night Mexican food.

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tex-Mex Cuisine in Houston.

15. Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

9.1
1511 Airline Dr (N Main), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Bob M.Bob Morgan: Best Tex Mex in the heights. La Silvia or Teotihuacan Burrito, for sure.

😈darĸərтнanвlacĸ😈😈darĸərтнanвlacĸ😈: Great food for the price and the servers are very attentive. The fajitas are very tender and flavorful..they hook it up on the fajita tacos. The breakfast is off the chain..take the whole family in

JULES🎂JULES🎂: You definitely get what you pay for.. No skimping on the tequila 👍👍👍