Americas
Experience New World Cuisine at Americas
(832) 239-5432
1800 Post Oak Blvd
Houston,
TX
77056
29.748489
-95.461326
Neighborhoods: Westside, Great Uptown
What People Are Saying About Americas
The Owner
Americas
Owner
Americas offers an adventurous menu of Latin American cuisine and traditional dishes of Latin America that have been influenced by European and Asian foods and techniques. From the dazzling ceviches to the long-time favorites like the Marineros, corn-smoked crab fingers; Angel Wings, frenched chicken wings served with a Bosque bleu cheese; Picapiedras, slow-cooked Berkshire pork aribpopsa drizzled with a tamarindo barbeque glaze. This menu sets the stage with bold, imaginative taste. Named Restaurant of the Year by Esquire magazine the year it opened in 1993, Americas evokes excitement from the very entry. Come experience Americas Latin flair! Visit our website for complete coverage of our lunch and dinner menus, featuring our award winning appetizers, entrees and wine lists!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
The jaw-dropping new-age architecture by Jordan Mozer and way-out interior decor form the perfect match for Americas' food. Although the menu is similar to its sister restaurant, Churrascos, expect a wider seafood selection and more futuristic plate presentations.
The Food
Generous salads are bathed in rich, creamy dressing. Try the garlic-laden Caesar de pollo or the ensalada de pollo asada. Other options include the applewood-smoked, bacon-wrapped tuna with creamed fettuccini and chili peppers or the pork tenderloin sautéed with lime, scallions and roasted peppers served on a Mexican torta. The signature hearty black-bean soup served in a bread boule is good, but the Chilean redwood-smoked salmon filled with roasted-corn mousse is more luscious. Finish with tres leches cake, notably more flavorful and moist than others around town.
User Reviews
bpearce21
February 15, 2009
THIS IS THE BEST RESTURAUNT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. I RECCOMEND THIE EMPANADAS TO EVERYONE, ALSO THE LOCATION IN THE WOODLANDS HAS A SPECIAL EVERY MONDAY NIGHT, HALF PRICED WINE BOTTLES WHICH ARE PRICED FAIRLY ANY WAYS. THE HOST TOOK US TO THE ELEVATOR AND THEN MET US DOWNSTAIRS BY THE TIME WE ARRIVED, THERE DIDNT SEEM AS IF THERE WAS A BAD TABLE TO BE SAT AT IN THE BUNCH AND WE WERE RIGHT. OUR TABLE WAS LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO THE INDOOR WATERFOUNTAIN/WALL/MURAL AND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR PATIO, PERFECT VIEW OF THE WATERWAY AND THE LOFTS ACROSS THE WAY. EVERYTIME MY BOYFRIEND OF I TOOK A SIP OF OUR WATER IT WAS REFILLED VERY PROMPTLY. THE SAUCES TOOK ON VERY UNIQUE COLORS AND FLAVORS, AMERICAS IN THE WOODLANDS HAS TAKEN MY DINING EXPERIENCES TO A COMPLETELY DIFFRENT LEVEL!!!! THE ATTIRE IS BUSINESS CASUAL AND VERY POSH BUT ARTISTIC AND MODERN AT THE SAME TIME, WITH A SOUTHEN AMERICA FLAIR. VERY IMPRESSED.
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robmardock
January 10, 2009
Big caveat - I visited Americas back in 2007. But I just thought about Americas tonight and about what a great experience I had, and I really wanted to write a review. I had the best surf and turf at Americas. I remember the steak melted in my mouth, and the lobster tail was smooth... Plus the creme brule was amazing. Our waiter was fine. It's a shame that the biggest complaints people have is of their server - that really does make a difference and restaurants should train their staff to be friendly no matter how pricey the place is. But I recall that our server was very friendly. This is an excellent special occasion restaurant that did not disappoint.
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eddybprice
May 18, 2008
I've been coming to America's since it opened and recommending it to others, but maybe no more. I went there with my wife and her brother for his birthday and the waiter almost ruined the night. He rushed us to decide what we wanted, returning repeatedly to ask if we were ready to order when we were all holding menus up in front of us. I ordered the Cordua special red wine and he wrinkeld his nose and said he did not like it - but when I asked what he liked in the same general price range he snatched the wine list from my hand and said I should just get it anyway. When our food was served I asked if we could get some more vegetables since there were three of us and the family style vegetable plate only had two broccoli florets, two fried potato nuggets, etc. and only about 1/4 cup of white rice. He never brought it. He never visited our table again except to bring the check so we poured our own wine and moved the dirty dished to the side. I hope the waiters at your new Woodlands location are trained and managed a lot better or people will only eat there once.
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Know Before You Go:
Tapas are served Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm and are both fast and memorable.
The Extras:
The intriguing downstairs bar area offers fine Chilean wines and traditional South American cocktails.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Carte Blanche, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
As Seen In…
Message from Americas
- The best of Latin Cuisine
- Monthly Wine Dinners
- Free Valet Parking
Americas offers an adventurous menu of Latin American cuisine and traditional dishes of Latin America that have been influenced by European and Asian foods and techniques. From the dazzling ceviches to the long-time favorites like the Marineros, corn-smoked crab fingers; Angel Wings, frenched chicken wings served with a Bosque bleu cheese; Picapiedras, slow-cooked Berkshire pork aribpopsa drizzled with a tamarindo barbeque glaze. This menu sets the stage with bold, imaginative taste. Named Restaurant of the Year by Esquire magazine the year it opened in 1993, Americas evokes excitement from the very entry. Come experience Americas Latin flair! Visit our website for complete coverage of our lunch and dinner menus, featuring our award winning appetizers, entrees and wine lists!
