Share(713) 629-5565
5000 Westheimer Rd Ste 250
Houston,
TX
77056
29.742
-95.4614
Neighborhoods: Great Uptown, Westside
What People Are Saying About Canyon Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – The second-story restaurant is open and airy, filled with a mix of couples and lively groups of margarita imbibers. Dark woods and Southwestern-style decor add to the welcoming atmosphere. A large curved bar with a number of small tables sits off to one side. – – The Food – Starting with the chips and salsa (a mix of sweet potato, corn chips and spicy won tons with warm salsa), the Southwestern menu stands apart from average Tex-Mex. Start with the egg roll-like shrimp Del Rio, a rolled tortilla filled with roasted corn, Jack cheese and Gulf shrimp then…
05/02/09
Made me sick with Scombroid!!
by mrocio1984 at Citysearch
I had the tuna and it was delicious. About an hour after I left I got nausea and my face and chest were splotchy red. I then started having trouble breathing, so I went to my doctor. Turns out I had scombroid po isoning, AKA histamine poisoing. When certain fish, including tuna, are not kept at under 40 degrees F, they are susceptible to a natural process that makes them dangerous to eat. So basically, someone left this fish out and then cooked it (even cooking fully does not get rid of this). When I called to restaurant to let them know (they should throw away their tuna) the manager said, "Oh yes, I have heard of that before. Someone else got sick not very long ago". I regret not reporting them to Health and Human Services, because other people have probably gotten sick.
- Pros: Food was good.
- Cons: Dirty
05/15/08
The best experience
by rootiebaga at Citysearch
Intriguing entrance. Warm atmosphere. Exceptional food. Exceptional service. Our waiter (Matthew) provided the best service above and beyond the norm. I was with an out of town guest and was very proud to have your restaurant leave such a favorable impression. Not only will I be back, I will recommend you to as many as I can. Thank you very much.
- Pros: Excellent service, food, atmosphere
02/16/08
Fast service, but food and drinks not worth your time
by lindsay83 at Citysearch
The atmosphere here is interesting, a little less rusticity and a bit more sophistication would make it even better.
Service was fast and friendly, and that might have something to do with the lack of customers and the poor waitstaff that are trying to make rent.
The food and margaritas are disappointing, I was expecting at least mediocre tex-mex and a great margarita. Sadly, the margarita tasted strongly of mass produced "pre-mix", the salsa tasted like it had been sitting out all day, and the food was questionable.
Don't waste your time, skip Canyon Cafe and go straight to Pappasito's.
- Pros: Fast Service
- Cons: Food, Margaritas, Value
The Details on Canyon Cafe
The Extras:
Canyon Cafe also offers outdoor seating on a second-floor patio.
Save Money:
Happy hour (from 4pm to 6:30pm) takes place seven nights a week, and features $1.95 bottled beers, $2.95 margaritas and $2.95 appetizers.
Category:
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
