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Best Traditional Mexican Restaurants in W. University / Med Center

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4.9
Exceptional(641)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • W. University / Med Center
Booked 55 times today
Chef Torres is amazing, the food is utterly divine.
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4.8
Exceptional(1559)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • Montrose
Booked 45 times today
This restaurant is a must! The place is beautiful and the location along Buffalo Bayou is gorgeous. The food is outstanding with perfectly balanced flavors in authentic Mexican cuisine. We had Chile Rellano and Snapper A La Veracruzana as mains after a wonderful Yellowfin Tuna Tostada appetizer. Did I mention the perfect balance of flavors? Flora’s rice that accompanied the Snapper is the best I have ever had. Another plus is Flora has multiple gluten free dishes - I count 29 on their menu. Try to get there just before dusk so you can see the bayou and then the beautiful chandeliers.
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4.7
Exceptional(1196)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • River Oaks
Booked 9 times today
Our server was amazing food was delicious!! Loved the decoration
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4.8
Exceptional(1432)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 7 times today
Both the food and service were outstanding! Margaritas were pretty good as well!
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4.6
Exceptional(181)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • Midtown
Booked 2 times today
Delicious food, great cocktails, knowledgeable and very attentive and friendly staff. Altogether a wonderful experience!
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4.6
Exceptional(711)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
As expected La Fisheria did not disappoint. We ordered the grilled oysters and empañada appetizers. For the entrees, we shared the pompano and TAMAL DE ELOTE CON CAMARONES. Every dish was absolutely delicious and we had plenty to eat. We left full and very happy.
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4.3
Awesome(25)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
I always enjoy coming to Spanish Flowers. The margaritas are excellent, the food is great, and it is a good location to meet friends and talk without the noise that so many other restaurants have.
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4.5
Awesome(49)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • Sugar Land
Booked 3 times today
Excellent experience and service. We will be back. Atmosphere was pleasant
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4.5
Awesome(4)
$$$$
• Traditional Mexican • Jersey Village
This is my favorite restaurant in the area. The food is always amazing, the staff is always really friendly, and the avocado margarita is the best margarita ever!

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  • Kent
    Houston •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This restaurant is a must! The place is beautiful and the location along Buffalo Bayou is gorgeous. The food is outstanding with perfectly balanced flavors in authentic Mexican cuisine. We had Chile Rellano and Snapper A La Veracruzana as mains after a wonderful Yellowfin Tuna Tostada appetizer. Did I mention the perfect balance of flavors? Flora’s rice that accompanied the Snapper is the best I have ever had. Another plus is Flora has multiple gluten free dishes - I count 29 on their menu. Try to get there just before dusk so you can see the bayou and then the beautiful chandeliers.
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    Flora$$$$• Mexican• Montrose
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    4.8
  • JohnGold
    Houston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 22, 2026
    I always enjoy coming to Spanish Flowers. The margaritas are excellent, the food is great, and it is a good location to meet friends and talk without the noise that so many other restaurants have.
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    Spanish Flowers - Durham$$$$• Mexican• Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
    •
    4.3
  • Dominique
    Montreal / Quebec •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 30, 2026
    Delicious food, great cocktails, knowledgeable and very attentive and friendly staff. Altogether a wonderful experience!
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    Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina$$$$• Contemporary Mexican• Midtown
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    4.6
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