Houston, TX
For Mexican in Houston, the local food press points to The Original Ninfa's on Navigation, Candente, and Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen. Picks from The Infatuation and Houston Press, 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 Houston Press. Updated July 2026.
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation · Second Ward
The Infatuation's top Tex-Mex pick. The birthplace of fajitas and the blueprint for Houston's Tex-Mex picks.
Candente · Montrose
Houston Press Best of Houston 2025 Best Tex-Mex. Pit Room's sister spot, queso topped with chopped brisket and birria tacos.
Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen · Memorial
The Infatuation. Houston's enchilada specialist with a massive selection of styles.
Pappasito's Cantina · Galleria
The Infatuation. The Pappas family Tex-Mex flagship, a Houston fajita rite of passage.
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