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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

2704 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77003
Phone: (713) 228-1175
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Canal Street
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-10pm , Fri, Sat 11am-11pm

Message from The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

There Is Only One Original Ninfa's and This Is it!

  • Great Mexican Food
  • Voted Best Margarita
  • Weekend Brunch Outdoor Seating

There is only one Original Ninfa's and this is it! On Navigation Boulevard just minutes from the heart of downtown Houston. Mama Ninfa Laurenzo with her outsized personality, authentic, creative TexMex recipes and inspired introduction of fajitas to North America, were an immediate success. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation quickly became a local icon and has served legions of celebrities, politicians and even visiting royalty over the years. Chef Alex Padilla follows Mama Ninfa's legacy of using only top quality ingredients for our traditional Tex Mex favorites , our Gulf of Mexico seafood specialties, like red snapper, or jumbo shrimp and a variety of authentic and creative Mexican dishes.Have one of our world famous Navigation Ninfarita's on the outdoor deck and experience one of the great true restaurant experiences Houston has to offer.

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Editorial Review for The Original Ninfa's on Navigation – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Ask anyone who's ever been to this original Ninfa's if it's better than the franchises around the city and you'll get a resounding "yes." Local socials know to flock here by 7pm Sunday nights for the high-energy scene. Tex-Mex purists delight in the kitschy decor and Tecate. Still, those looking for great fajitas and love to watch the women make the tortillas are content with the whole enchilada.

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What to Drink

The lime-laden Ninfaritas. But watch out, because they pack a punch.

User Reviews for The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

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2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/16/2009 Posted by TMary

Quality and Quantity down, prices up. I guess the customer is paying for the outdoor addition, which is not a great place to sit with the flys and stray dogs.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/30/2009 Posted by pflore

This restaurant really was terrific. You can tell that they care about all of the details. It was SOOOO much better than the other tex mex places in town. Everything we had at our table was exceptional, including the service. Great tacos, a really good seafood enchilada, the best Caesar salad I have ever had, and a carne steak that melted in your mouth. If anything, the margaritas were too strong. Omar was our waiter, I would highly recommend asking for him when you go in. (He gave us his card, but I lost it) It's good to know that there are Mexican restaurants that really care about the guest experience.

Pros: Strong Tasty Margaritas

Cons: Strong Tasty Margaritas

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Editor's Review

The Tex-Mex taqueria that launched the chain still manages to look authentic.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

The lime-laden Ninfaritas. But watch out, because they pack a punch.

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Restaurant Information for The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

Smoking

  • Yes

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 11am-10pm
  • Fri, Sat 11am-11pm

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Check
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Mexican

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Lunch Spot
  • Local Favorites
  • Open 7 Days
  • Catering
  • Late Night Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Kid Friendly

Near The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

2704 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77003

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