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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.
Five honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught - H-Town Restaurant Group
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Nominee · Outstanding Hospitality
- Houstonia The Best Brunch Restaurants in Houston
- Houstonia The Best Margaritas in Houston
- Houstonia The Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston
One number, weighted & current 84
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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