El Pueblito Place
(713) 520-6635
1423 Richmond Ave
Houston,
TX
77006
29.7344
-95.398
Neighborhoods: Neartown/ Montrose, Central
Reviews & Ratings for El Pueblito Place
39 reviews
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Worst Mexican Food EVER
by angie9778
October 25, 2006
I went with about 15 friends for my birthday a few weeks ago and it was horrible!! The food was cold and had a BBQ flavor to it. I'm not sure if they were going for a chipotle style but whatever it was, it didn't work. They assigned us one waitor for the whole group which is not enough for 15 with drinks and dinner.
The only plus was the patio. Its really nice and there was a live bad playing which gave it a true island like feel. I would only go if i was with a small group going strictly for drinks.
- Pros: Patio
- Cons: FOOD!
Watch you bill
by mrk
May 09, 2009
My wife and I both ordered margaritas with our meal. I ordered the coco-rita, 10.95, and my wife ordered the lime-rita, 5.95. When we got the bill, the waitress charged me 12.00 for the coco-rita and 7.00 for the lime-rita. I had to show them on the menu that we were overcharged. Ultimately they changed the bill but, I am very upset because this is the second time this has happened to us. I think they are trying to overcharge people who might have had one too many.
My warning to anyone considering this restaurant.....
WATCH YOUR BILL !
- Pros: Great outdoor patio
- Cons: Charge more than prices on menu
Great Patio with Horrible Service
by servicediva
April 27, 2009
The only reason I ever consider this place is to enjoy a nice Houston day on their patio. However, I always leave frustrated and saying that I will never go back. Houston has too many great restuarants with better food to put up with the horrible service you will inevitably get at El Pueblito.
- Pros: Patio ambiance, Decent food
- Cons: Horiible Service
Are we in Cancun?
by eatsleepandship
February 08, 2009
Amazing atmosphere on the patio - love the salsa - good ritas - friendly staff - the inside decor is scary - but when you walk down the hallway to the patio - it feels like you should have sand in between your toes
Great Food by Sergio P. at InsiderPages
Contributor
November 22, 2008
... you will not believe you are in Houston once you set you feet in the Patio, palms, banana trees and some nice cabanas.. you feel like in a tropical country!!
The food is really good, my favorite is the scallops with shrimp on top of fresh spinach.. excellent.
The margaritas are OK, but I am not a great Margarita drinker, so, who knows, they might be awsome and I don't know it!
pros: ambience and food
cons: parking and service
Great atmosphere and Costal Mexican Cousine
by kfuchs
August 29, 2008
This place is awesome!
The back patio is so much fun for a date, happy hour or just dinner with friends. The music is nice as well. A classic guitar and band rather than mariachi etc. The menu is pretty seafood based and the sides are phenominal. My Mahi Mahi came with grilled tomatoes and sauteed spinach with garlic. It's such a refreshing change from tex mex and refried beans. The margaritas are outstanding as well. The pina margarita comes in a coconut which is a little campy but it makes the margarita really yummy. Think lime and coconut rather than a pina colada.
Also, they have a sand volleyball court which they have recently added, and there are cabana type tables around it with cushions to lounge on. While I wouldn't suggest getting there too early in the summer, unless you want to play volleyball and drink all afternoon in the heat, it cools down nicely in the evenings and they have fans out as well. Definitely a great place and a hidden gem!
- Pros: Great atmosphere, food and music
- Cons: none
Bad Service Unpleasent Kitchen Smell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by lisa14789
June 16, 2008
Good food!! The staff is horriable.Waited 1 hr to get food. Plus I was charged 20% gratuity when i should of been 18% gratuity .Plus when you are walking across the kitchen to get to the patio there is a funny smell.
worst waitstaff ever!
by lucky720
June 14, 2008
ok, the ambience is great, the patio is really nice, but other than that the place is not all that. It took forever for our drinks and food to arrive, plus, they wouldn't give sufficient cups for all our guest to share when we ordered pitchers of margaritas...and they forgot to give my friend a dessert for her birthday after they continously promised that they would do so. Also, the waiters seemed to be annoyed whenever we would have a question over a particular dish..........kind of snooty. So all in all if you want to just drink then it's a good place to go with friends but don't expect good service
- Pros: The patio
- Cons: the lame service
Terrible Service - Overpriced by Ryan W. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 21, 2008
Recently tried to throw a birthday party there and not only did they lose our reservation, but were very rude about it! Margaritas are average (and overpriced) and the food is very expensive and pretty average. Place is dirty as well if you look at their kitchen... you pay for a cool setting in a tropical backyard, but unless you are able to get a cabana - I wouldn't recommend taking a date there or anything else for that matter.
A vacation spot inside the loop!
by srs211
November 06, 2007
My husband and I have been going El Pueblito for about a year. It just keeps getting better! We had the "El Capitan" and the "Hot & Crazy Plate" last night and everything was fantastic. The temperature, portion size and presentation of both dishes was perfect. Best of all, the food is genuinely healthy and tasty at the same time. Our server was an absolute jewel and was very attentive. We love the patio dining at El Pueblito because the music, lighting and relaxing vibe makes us feel like we are on vacation. Treat yourself to an El Pueblito patio evening. Like us, you will go back time and again.
- Pros: Patio, seafood dishes, service
- Cons: more parking
best patio!...great prices!
by sldyn07
September 28, 2007
First i would like to congrat El Pueblito for taken the "Best Patio in Houston" AGAIN!....Houstons right u guys have the best patio in town!....So i went last night to El Pueblito for a big party i called to reserve and i saw the review someone made about not having big parties there and i think they were so wrong!...our party was of 15 ppl, we had 2 waiters that were awsome!...i also noticed that we werent the only big party there i saw several other parties in the patio. I have been going to El Pueblito for about 3 years now since i moved down here from mexico (might i saw cancun) and trust me when i go to Pueblito i feel right at home!! oh and u cant forget to order there drink special cocorita or pinarita! y far the best!..for those who havent gone GO just make sure u call to reserve a cabana or BIG party a day ahead!...but once again loved the visit and Will go again!
- Pros: PATIO
- Cons: more parking
