11 Best Contemporary Mexican Restaurants In Central Southwest

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1. Mayahuel

4.7

Exceptional(217)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Montrose

Booked 20 times today

Our server, Tracy, was fantastic. Drinks were outstanding and we really enjoyed the cochinita, short rib, and guacamole. Will definitely be back.

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2. Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.6

Exceptional(182)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Midtown

Booked 14 times today

Absolutely loved this restaurant! Everything was SO delicious! The drinks were amazing, and the enmoladas were honestly one of my favorites. You can tell the food is made with so much flavor. And don’t even get me started on the desserts! We tried both the cuatro leches cake and the churros, and WOW… they were BOMB! 🤤 Everything was delicious from start to finish. Definitely a place I would come back to and highly recommend! 10/10! ❤️🌮🍹

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3. Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4.6

Exceptional(826)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • The Woodlands

Booked 29 times today

excellent food and authentic from the Mexican region . Service is great

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4. Monarca Modern Mexican Cocina

4.7

Exceptional(116)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • The Woodlands

Booked 16 times today

We usually visit this place for lunch or dinner, but this was our first time experiencing happy hour, and it did not disappoint! The service was excellent, and the general manager took the time to stop by and chat with us, which is always a nice touch in my book. The food was good, and we had a wonderful time catching up with friends. We’ll definitely be back!

5. Edgar's Hermano

4.1

Excellent(18)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Midtown

First time here thx to Houston Symphony recommendation and perks. Located In hotel. Nice nice place. Another cool looking bar deck outside too. Waiter James outstanding friendly kind patient and thorough. Food really good esp nachos. Nice drinks. Comfy booth. Great story of owner.

6. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen - Vintage

4.7

Exceptional(106)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • North Side

It was our first time visiting with my family and from the beginning the host and servers were very welcoming. They even brought us complimentary sweet bread and hot chocolate for first timers. The food and service was spectacular! We will definitely come again.

7. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen -Cinco Ranch

4.6

Exceptional(32)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Seven Meadows

Great food,ambience, and service. Perfect location in La Centerra

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8. Ojo de Agua - Woodlands

4.2

Awesome(68)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • The Woodlands

Booked 33 times today

Great experience. Excellent service. The food was delicious! We’ll go back for sure.

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9. Sin Yolanda Houston

4.3

Awesome(8)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Booked 9 times today

We had the best time! Great food, great drinks, and great energy!

10. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen - Boardwalk

4.7

Exceptional(5)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Cypress

Our server was the sweetest and the GM, Ana, was very attentive.

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Mayahuel

2. Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

3. Xalisko Cocina Mexicana

4. Monarca Modern Mexican Cocina

5. Edgar's Hermano

6. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen - Vintage

7. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen -Cinco Ranch

8. Ojo de Agua - Woodlands

9. Sin Yolanda Houston

10. Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen - Boardwalk

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