Mexican Restaurants in Houston, Texas – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican Restaurants in Houston

When Guy Fieri rolled into Houston’s vibrant culinary scene, he discovered a treasure trove of Mexican and Latin-inspired flavors that had locals lining up around the block. The Bayou City delivered big time, with all 4 featured restaurants still serving up the goods today. Leading the pack is The Original Marini’s Empanada House, earning a stellar 4.7-star rating for their handcrafted pockets of perfection. Lankford Grocery follows close behind at 4.5 stars, while Cuchara Restaurant rounds out the top three at 4.3 stars with its refined Mexican cuisine. Averaging 4.3 stars across the board, these Houston joints prove that authentic flavors and generous portions never go out of style. From family recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists on classic dishes, Guy found exactly what he was looking for in H-Town.

The Original Marini’s Empanada House

The Original Marini’s Empanada House

Still Open

Houston, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 340: From North to South America
AmericanMexican
Lankford Grocery

Lankford Grocery

Still Open

Houston, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 79: Burgers, Tacos & Dogs
AmericanMexicanBurger
Cuchara Restaurant

Cuchara Restaurant

Still Open

Houston, Texas

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 343: Multicultural Cooking
MexicanBreakfast
Irma’s Original

Irma’s Original

Still Open

Houston, Texas

★★★☆☆ 3.9
Episode 342: Wonder Women
Mexican