El Pueblito Place

02/08/09

Are we in Cancun?

by eatsleepandship at Citysearch

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

08/29/08

Great atmosphere and Costal Mexican Cousine

by kfuchs at Citysearch

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

11/06/07

A vacation spot inside the loop!

by srs211 at Citysearch

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

09/28/07

best patio!...great prices!

by sldyn07 at Citysearch

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

09/20/07

looks like a dive bar, tastes like a 5-star

by allenej at Citysearch

We sat outdoors in a cabana, and it almost felt like I was on vacation. The mango margaritas were delicious (our waiter called them "medicine" haha), and the food was amazing. I was raised in El Paso, so I've had my fair share of heavenly enchiladas; however, the seafood enchiladas at El Pueblito were one of a kind.

• Pros: outdoor cabanas, flavored margaritas, variety

11/09/06

Beautiful Mexican-Guatemalan Fusion!!!!

by ragazza007 at Citysearch

The food is delicious and mouth-watering! Try 'El Conquistador' (grilled salmon with scallops and fried plantains served over rice). The pineapple sauce is just fresh and tasty. The margaritas are SUPERB. The patio is beautiful and on weekends there is a live band performing a variety of music from Latin, Jazz and Bossa Nova!

The palm trees, the water fountain, the 'caba?as' and the live music just make you feel like you're in Puerto Vallarta or Playa del Carmen! I love this beautiful Mexican-Guatemalan fusion...!!!!

• Pros: Reasonable prices, Great Patio, Food, Service, Live Music, Margaritas
• Cons: Parking

10/27/06

Wow, what great service, food & environment!!!

by cfranc at Citysearch

Thought the patio would be a great place to have my birthday celebration with 12 friends for cocktails and apps. The staff was very attentive to my guests arriving at different times. They made sure everyone had a full margarita in hand at all times.

We were just getting the party started when it started to rain. The staff was quick to assist us in moving the party inside. They allowed us to make another mess & enjoy ourselves in the upstairs loft/lounge area while they prepared our table for an unexpected sit-down dinner.

We had one server who took our order in a timely manner and executed it the same way. I, & all of my guests were blown away by the food. (Imagine 12 people who have already been drinking for 2 hours to actually be interested in eating.) The table became somewhat silent as everyone dug into their entrees. All you could here was the mutter through a full mouth of food, 'Ummm, this is delicious. Here, try mine."

I've tried most of the Mexican restaurants in Houston. I'm always hopeful there will be something more on the menu then a tortilla, meat, cheese and salsa concoction of sorts. What variation to their menu. All the dishes were creative & wonderful and the bill at the end didn't make me fall over in my chair. Very reasonable...

The next day, I received e-mails from all of my friends expressing what a GREAT time they had. Thanks El Pueblito for a wonderful experience!!! We'll be back for Debbie's birthday next month...

• Pros: great value, awesome pation
• Cons: rain

10/21/06

Just missing the beach!

by gazman70 at Citysearch

Great food, awesome drinks - Margharitas rock! Live three piece band added to the relaxed and casual atmosphere. Felt like I could have been by the beach (not Richmond Avenue) Going again tonight - two days in a row.

• Pros: Food, patio, live music
• Cons: Music a bit loud at the start (staff couldn't hear our orders) but it was quickly fixed.

08/14/06

Great place

by dustiehollon at Citysearch

As always, I love the atmosphere at this restaurant. The food is very interesting with a lot of seafood based mexican food. They have the traditional as well but I love the seagood enchiladas.

If you go, sit outside. It's been redone and they have a waterfall. It really feels like you're in Mexico!

• Pros: The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in Mexico.
• Cons: Would love more quac and sourcream on the sides.

08/01/06

The Absolute Best Unknown Spot ....

by iamdaficionado at Citysearch

in which everyone Knows about! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. Three years ago a friend took me there on a Sunday when I was going through some major personal issues. I was timid about entering this restaurant because of the outside ...but boy was I wrong. Now everyone there knows my name! The best patio in Houston (when you can stand the heat). The top shelf margaritas are what I consider the best in Houston; however, don't expect to pay $2 for these during Happy Hour. The only thing I don't care for is the green salsa - I don't like my salsa sweet other than that the food is superb! The fish dishes and vegetables are very fresh. This is also a great place to take a new girlfriend, of course wait until the sun goes down. Excellent restaurant and the valet is an extremely nice guy. If you haven't notice I love restaurants that the staff goes to the trouble of remembering your name. It's not quite Cheers but can salute one another with the margaritas!

• Pros: Patio, Food, Service
• Cons: green salsa