Lopez Mexican Restaurant
(281) 495-2436
11606 S Wilcrest Dr
Houston,
TX
77099
29.6535
-95.5705
Neighborhoods: Alief, Westside
Reviews & Ratings for Lopez Mexican Restaurant
29 reviews
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I dont understand why?
by bmwm5driver
June 26, 2009
We have friends and neighbors that love this Lopez, but my family does not understand it.
The pricing is reasonable, the rice, refried beand and salsa were really good. They use a lot of velveta cheese in thier ground beef enchildas, the margaritas are tart.
The place was paked wit ha long wait time for a table. I just dont get it. Pappasitos and El Tiempo restaurants are better.
- Pros: Fast service, easy parking, rice and salsa were excellent
- Cons: Childrens meals were low budget and Entre's were average
My newest favorite Mexican Joint!!
by MzzzG
November 01, 2008
This is my first messsage because I had my first trip last Saturday. It is suuuuuch a pleasure. The chips were thin and crispy, the salsa perfectly seasoned and fresh, the margaritas, well, let's just say IM OBSESSED! The food just gets better from there!!! I made my second trip on monday....I am doing my best to get back asap! The waitstaff is family from the second you come in the door. I have only one realy complaint....they are NOT open on Sunday...ugh that is one of my most favorite days to hang out, watch a game, and linger over a coool and lovely margarita! I have told SOOO many people! Way to go Lopez, but could you please get one closer to Memorial or Westheimer even?? I'll say my prayers! =]
- Pros: name something...its amazing an d wonderful
- Cons: um not open on sundays and not close to where i live
Lopez by Mary S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
August 14, 2008
Always excellent Tex-Mex food. One of my all time favorite places to go. Reasonable prices. Efficent and friendly wait staff. If you like great Tex-Mex food, then this is the place to go. Family owned and operated.
I love this place!!!!
by Houston77056
July 31, 2008
My old boss Jay brought me here 5 years ago and I bring everyone I know here and start their trend. The service is AWESOME! The food is GREAT! The atomosphere is WONDERFUL! I order the beef enchilada dinner everytime it is my favorite meal. The margaritas are delicious! You have to check out this family dining restaurant!!!
Houston's Best Kept Secret!
by MsPcantini
June 26, 2008
I agree with Tripadvisor; best Mexican food in the city of Houston; fresh, delicious, perfectly seasoned, and the staff is more than accommodating. If you folks over on the other side of town would like a taste of something apart from Pappasitos and the like, I highly recommend you make a trip to Lopez - now THIS is what I'm talkin' about - genuine tex-mex, the REAL DEAL. You'll not regret the trip to the southwest part of town for this tasty Mexican cuisine! Enjoy:)
Lopez is The Best! by Monica L. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 05, 2008
Lopez restaurant has been around for over 25 years. I love this place. We love to get the enchilada dinner. Everything on the menu is great. Mr. Lopez is always going around to personally greet you and make you feel at home. We moved to the other side of town and we still drive across town we want to get real mexican food. The best mexican food ever!
Best Mexican
by erickson70
August 16, 2007
I can't believe I haven't been here before. I've eaten at Lopez twice now in 2 weeks. Just moved into the area so I'm not familiar with the history. Great food and service and the portions are huge. The margaritas are small but good. I'll definetly keep going back.
- Pros: Immediate seating, excellent food
- Cons: small margaritas, noisy but festive
Feels Like Home
by kaprkapr
March 05, 2007
I have never written a review about anything, anywhere. I am willing to make an exception for Lopez! I have been eating at Lopez since the "cave dwelling" days of the old place a block further down Wilcrest (since 1995 to be exact). Lopez has something that some reviewers have missed, and that's a distinct personality. If you have been to Lopez three or four times, the people there know you. It is a family business and it won't take long for you to feel like part of the family. Some people say the food was better before the move. I disagree. The food is still as wonderful as it ever was, but maybe there was something about waiting in line outside a restaurant, in a city with way too many restaurants, that just made the anticipation even greater back in those days. I have read a few reviews that mention that they cannot understand people's loyalty to this place. Here is what does it for me: every time I walk in, someone who knows me shakes my hand, and every time I think to myself "maybe I'll have another beer", someone I know asks me if I need another one. The food is wonderful, but the service is absolutely unparalleled. Oh, and here is my food review: Try the carne guisada!
- Pros: Service, Atmosphere, Mr. Lopez
- Cons: Not the best flour tortillas...
Best queso anywhere
by ut2002
August 04, 2006
If you like queso, salsa, and enchiladas check out Lopez. My family has been going since the doors opened about 30 years ago. Mr. Lopez, Jonathan Lopez, Santiago, and the rest of the crew will take care of you as if you're family. The queso and service are unmatched.
- Pros: queso/service are the best
Heart and Magic
by luketushim
July 14, 2006
I was reading the Best of City Search for the Best Mexican Restaurant in Houston the other day and I was surprised to see Lopez Mexican Restaurant on Wilcrest listed at number one. I had expected to see Picos or Lupe Tortillas or even Chachos at the top. As a resident of Sugar Land, I have driven by this restaurant many many times with never the intention to check it out.
After reading the reviews, I decided to give it a try. Keep in mind, I have been in the restaurant business for most of my life and have managed and general managed some of the most popular and successful restaurants in Houston and Dallas. Here is what I discovered. Think of it as a mini shoppers report. I will try to keep it brief.
Arrived at 9:15 PM greeted by owner, welcomed me and shook my hand, seated me, and took my drink order.
Cold beer delivered within 2 minutes (ice still on the bottle) with chips and salsa. At least 2 people have checked on me by this point.
First course delivered within 5 minutes. Second course delivered within seconds of removing my first plate. They would almost have to be circling the dining room with my food waiting for the first plate to be taken. Food too hot to eat. (temp). Last taste of food was almost as hot as the first. Manager visits table, I tell him it's great. 2 beers 2 plates of food $13.
This place is successful because it has heart. Everyone cares, lots of staff, all are genuinely concerned about the customer. Place was super clean. Bathrooms immaculate. Owner dusting and polishing artifacts during downtime. Just had Enchiladas, rice, beans, queso, guacamole, and beef taco. Just what I wanted served hot, fresh and quick.
Keep up the magic and the sincere desire to take care of the customer and run a restaurant the way that it should be. Good Luck to Lopez, you will see me again.
Luke
- Pros: Value, Quality, Food
