(713) 524-7744
1602 Westheimer Rd
Houston,
TX
77006
29.743
-95.3995
Neighborhoods: Central, Neartown/ Montrose
What People Are Saying About Hugo's
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This trendy hacienda crawls with foodies who are banking on the reputation of Tracy Vaught and Chef Hugo Ortega, owners of the beloved Backstreet Cafe. Hugo's resides in a brilliantly restored space with soaring ceilings, majestic windows and chic Mexican decor. Soft-singing mariachis, a sociable bar and smooth tequilas are the icing on the cake. – – The Food – Chef Ortega features refined Mexico City classics with a contemporary twist. First courses sparkle. Rarified squash blossoms star in elegant, mouth-melting quesadillas. Little masa cakes (sopesitos)…
Beware of Reservations
by SpringTx
Had reservations for Sat, 11/7, to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Upon arrival was told the facility had been rented for a wedding reception and my reservation was invalid. No phone call advising of this, not apology from anyone, not even a "we are sorry" was heard. This was to be our first time to dine here, and certainly was the last. To add insult to injury, when writing a note to them in the comment section of their website, the comment would not be sent because the e-mail address was picked up as being "gibberish" and blocked sending. Beware of people who treat others like this. Spend your dollars with them if your chose to. However, they will see none of my dollars!!!
- Pros: Facilities look nice from outside
- Cons: Reservations cancelled with no notice
I can't wait to go back!
by Foodie Friend
My family and I went to Hugo's for my brother's birthday and absolutely loved it. The food was authentic and delicious, and the service was great. We went to the bar while we waited for a table and the bartender even came out from behind the bar to take our drink order (we were standing because the bar was full) and made great suggestions. Because I come from a Hispanic background I don't like to pay too much for something my mom can cook at home, but Hugo's was well worth the cost. If you really like wine then you should definitely check it out and be sure to save room for dessert because the menu is awesome!
OMG!
by CSMobileUser
First, let me start off by saying that we are food snobs. So, for us to give this restaurant a 5 is truly a compliment indeed. As already stated, this is not tex-mex. We have been traveling to various cities in mexico for the last ten years, so you can trust that we recognize the real deal. We had pan de cazon, sopesitos, baracoa, and fire roasted eggplant puree. All top notch. Margaritas are home made. Also very good. We were there early for dinner, so they were not busy when we arrived. Service was pleasant, but seemed to take a long time for the entrees to arrive. Parking on the street is bad so use the valet. we plan to make the hour drive back on a regular basis.
The Details on Hugo's
What to Drink:
The cocoa beans for the addictive Mexican hot chocolate--served with churros--are roasted in-house.
The Extras:
Hugo's popular Sunday brunch is served from 11am until 3pm.
Look Good:
The restaurant's unique tequila flight offers a trio of tequila or mescal samples.
Fun Fact:
The restaurant serves sauteed grasshoppers (chapulines), served with guacamole, tortillas and chipotle tomatillo salsa.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
No









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