Cuchara Restaurant

THE Mexican bistro

8 / 10
211
ratings
  • Phone

    (713) 942-0000

  • Website

    cuchararestaurant.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

214 Fairview Ave (Taft) Houston , TX 77006 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 58


Keywords:

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Houston Chronicle

The electrifying house salsas ; chilatole soup with serrano; quesadillas de huitlacoche; Tasajo y huarache (filet strip and corn cake ); chilaquiles rojos or tacos de canasta from Sunday brunch menu . Read more

Local Houston Magazine

This authentic Mexico City bistro is filled with fresh and delicious foods. The chilaquiles and the casero molletes are for sure a must try here! Read more

Mike

The best authentic food you have ever had, if your Grandmother grew up in Mexico City , this is what you would have had growing up. The house margarita is awesome. People here are fantastic.

Eater

Its contemporary aspect is seen not just in the decor and strong cocktail program, but in the fun interpretations of classic, real Mexican dishes . [Eater 38 Member] Read more

Mark Cooper

WOW!!!! What a fantastic little place to enjoy lunch with some co-workers. Very fresh and excellent service. The Mole Verde is absolutely to die for.

Houston Chronicle

Inside track : Spare some time to savor the visual details, from the vivid enamel serveware, to the inventive napkin outlay, to the antic urban murals by Mexico City artist Cecilia Beaven. Read more

Andres Novoa

The huitlacoche quesadillas (which are closer to empanadas in appearance) are great!! The sauce that comes with it is spicy !!

Rubén Lozano Aguilera

Chiles en Nogada were on special and they were delicious. Tried chilaquiles another day in the morning and they were amazing. Micheladas were great!

Andres Novoa

The rose petal salad (ensalada con pétalos de rosa) is delicious!! Just the right amount of sweet!

Rodrigo Hernández

Awsome mexican restaurant . The place is very nice with some awsome murals . Authentic mexican food of great quality. Drinks are awsome too.

Mari Welch

Delicious cocktails , innovative appetizers , and surprising, complex food that is plenty "shocking" without being overwhelming. Presentation is just adorable...sad we couldn't keep the straw donkey!

Christy Landes

Weekend brunch outstanding. Avoid valet, street parking is available during the day. Had the barbacoa : yummy! Drinks also great! Pretty space.

Serena

Chicken tostadas are amazing pretty spicy thou. Paloma cuchara margarita is so refreshing. Rose petal salad is unique and delish! Love this place.

Fabio T.

Authentic mexican options, great drinks and awesome staff !!

😜Yana F😁

I'm stoked about their happy hour menu and vegetarian additions to the menu :D

Ted Pardee

Authentic Mexican - excellent tequila selection & great atmosphere. My new go to place!

😜Yana F😁

I love, love, love Cuchara! There isn't another restaurant in Houston that captures the authentic DF flavors as Cuchara does!!!

まみ ちゃん

Try the quesadillas de huitlacoche, they are not like the popular quesadillas they sell , these are deep fried and real Mexican food !

Ms. Damaris E

White chilaquiles with a side order of carnitas is everything!!

Local Houston Magazine

Don’t expect to see your typical Tex-Mex quesadilla . Here it’s corn dough , filled with a cheese and huitlachoche (a black mushroom ) mixture, and then it’s fried. It’s a crispy , cheesy, savory pocket. Read more

Sofia van der Dys

Such a fun place to just hang out. The staff is friendly and the food is fantastic.

Black Sheep

Loved the food, loved the drinks, and loved hosting #SheepShinDig there. Everyone should check this place out. We'll be back!

Houston Press

$5 drinks and appetizers during Happy Hour ! Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-8pm

Ralph Ramirez

The Chilaquiles blancos con huevos fritos is totally amazing

Elizabeth Pardee

Paloma margarita was awesome! Great food and outstanding service .

Bill Arning

really unusual menu, dishes I have only eaten in Mexico and it is lovely to boot

Counterpart Films-llc

Ask Corey for the #turo at the bar . It's a #margarita topped with #champaign ask for #mundial #tequila

David O C

Try the mole verde , potatoe tacos were excellent and spicy . Great!

Jeremey Barrett

Delicious, interesting menu; great cocktails (Charlie's Devil!).

Katherine Nguyen

Awesome drinks try the Charlie's devil!! Food is amazing!! Bar staff is friendly

Michael Onorato

Live music during weekend brunch !

Heather Feather

Amazing! Sit at the bar and enjoy one of their specialty drinks and yummy apps :)

Matt Goodson

The fried minnows are delish!

Tom Adams

45 minute wait for a couple of small and underwhelming plates. No apology and at the end they included the tip on a bill for a party of only five. The place is a joke.

John Trujillo

Great food. All fresh ingredients and very light and savory.

Catherine A

The empanadas are very flaky and yummy.

Alyson Martinez

It's Mexican food gone avant-garde. The Green Mole is absolutely delicious.

Camilo Boada

i was told by the management “ rules are made by the owner, and if you dont like it, dont come back” they dont serve any tortillas with their $24 snapper .“rules are made by owner and dont come back

ernesto gallo

The best drink is the Bandido, try it!!!

Tracy S

Cucumber margarita and ceviche . Delicious!!

Zachary Swanson

Great margaritas !

Marcus D.

Awesome Cinco Leches cake !

Jennifer Gobin

You gotta try the picaditas!!

Christine PG

Maragritas are amazing by Corey

Cuchara Restaurant

Hi everyone! We have live music tonight!

Julius Salamone

Mole Verde- Awesome!

Camilo Boada

Be aware of management in this place.... horrible, very disappointed. They are not about the customer service at all.. they don’t care About future business.

Pepe Acevedo

Mole verde . WOW..

Serena

Corn soup .

Ana Beaven

Soon to open!

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