Houston, TX
For Cuban in Houston, the local food press points to Cafe Piquet, El Meson, and El Rey Taqueria. Picks from The Infatuation and Houstonia Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Houstonia Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Cafe Piquet · Bellaire
A Bellaire family operation running more than two decades, grown out of a 1970s Cuban grocery and still cooking family recipes. Locals call it the Cuban spot where Cubans eat; the fufu de platano and roast pork are the regulars' orders.
El Meson · Rice Village
A Rice Village room blending Spanish, Cuban, and Mexican cooking, with ropa vieja alongside paella made with Valencia saffron and Bomba rice. Long running and dependable, one of the steadier Latin kitchens in the city, in business more than 40 years.
El Rey Taqueria · Washington Avenue
A fast casual counter where a Cubano and ropa vieja share the menu with tacos and enchiladas. Its oversized Cuban style burrito and roast pork sandwiches have made it a reliable local four location mini chain across Houston, keeping the Cuban and Mexican menu within easy reach.
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