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Chef Hugo Ortega's flagship is a dressy, sit-down Mexican restaurant on Westheimer that's been the city's go-to for regional cooking for what feels like forever. Brunch pulls a crowd on both days, Saturday à la carte and Sunday buffet with live music. Dinner runs deeper, with dishes like cabrito roasted and pulled from the bone. A James Beard nominee for Outstanding Hospitality.
The awards strongest first
- AAA Three Diamonds
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Nominee · Outstanding Hospitality
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught - H-Town Restaurant Group
- Houstonia The Best Brunch Restaurants in Houston
- Houstonia The Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston
- Houstonia The Best Margaritas in Houston
- Eater The Best Restaurants in Montrose
One number, weighted & current 87
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Greatest Margarita
“we can confirm, the Greatest Margarita is one of the best in Houston.”
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Cabrito
“For an entree that'll leave you dumbfounded, order the cabrito.”
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Arroz a la tumbada
“The arroz a la tumbada, made with brothy rice, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams, is another meal to remember.”
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Heart of palm aguachile
“Dinner offers a standout heart of palm aguachile and a ceviche verde”
Houstonia
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