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Slow-roasted cochinita pibil is the anchor here, available as a plate with rice and beans or folded into tacos at this Mexican cafe and market in Houston's East End. Weekend brunch draws a crowd for chilaquiles and a loaded breakfast platter, while the daily agua frescas change with whatever fruit is in season. The chef behind it is a two-time James Beard semifinalist. Before you leave, the market sells frozen tamales and her cookbook.
Eight honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Houstonia The Best Brunch Restaurants in Houston
- Eater The 38 Essential Houston Restaurants
- Houstonia Houston’s Best Restaurants
- Houston Chronicle Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Emerging Chef · Victoria Elizondo
- Houstonia The Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston
- Houstonia The Best Tacos in Houston
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Texas · Victoria Elizondo
One number, weighted & current 84
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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