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El Real Tex Mex

4.2
4.2
14 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
1201 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006

About this restaurant

An upbeat and vibrant location serving authentic and American inspired Mexican and Tex-Mex fare in Houston Texas, El Real Tex-Mex Caf� offers a variety of dishes that are prepared using ingredients from all corners of the continent. Some of the most popular dishes at El Real Tex-Mex Caf� include beef fajitas, cheese enchiladas, refried bean cheeseburgers, shrimp tacos and chicken enchiladas. Dine in for an authentic Tex-Mex experience, or order from the takeout menu at El Real Tex-Mex Caf�. Specials are included on the menu and offer unique dishes such as stuffed poblano peppers, crabmeat guacamole and crispy beef tacos.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch and Dinner: Monday - Wednesday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm, Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am Brunch: Saturday: 11:00am – 2:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bryan Caswell
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a family get-together, formal banquet or a corporate event, we will handle everything from the fresh ingredients to our experienced and attentive wait staff.
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Cross street
    Yoakum Blvd
  • Parking details
    Self parking available in our El Real parking lot. Complimentary valet also available (during high volume periods.)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 14 people are saying

El Real Tex Mex reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 1Value

NoiseModerate

14 Reviews
  1. TJLDC75

    Houston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and fantastic service. You won't be disappointed Try the prickly pear margarita!

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  2. TJLDC75

    Houston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 24, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You won't be disappointed when you visit El Real. The food is fantastic and the service is outstanding. You need to have a piece of the tres leches cake...it's the best in Houston!

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  3. JDJD

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have lived in Houston for 30+ years and am pretty picky about my Tex-Mex. I am pretty jazzed about this place. The menu had the normal Tex-Mex food items (fajitas, enchiladas, etc.), but also has a few novel items that looked good. Overall I would describe the food as fresh. Good flavors. Everything I tasted was very good. This restaurant is in an old theatre so they show old western movies on the wall, which is a nice touch (no sound). Service was good. No complaints.

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  4. Kristen

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 17, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with my husband for our anniversary. We had heard about it but never been and we were not disappointed. The restaurant looks great from the outside, and there's complimentary valet parking. Inside is very relaxing and chill. Our waitress Amber was great, and all the food tasted amazing. It's a fun place to have some margaritas and delicious Tex-Mex and relax.

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  5. Houstonite

    Houston17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 10, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriend and I are on a quest to find the best margarita in Houston. That involves alot of going out to research different bars and restaurants. This week we landed at El Real and had a good experience. The margaritas are some of the best. Very attentive service and good food too.

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  6. TJLDC75

    Houston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each time I eat here the service is great and the food is fantastic.

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  7. mcp1

    Houston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a super time on Saturday evening with great service and food despite many special requests. Prices were very reasonable, and we loved the atmosphere...Big, airy space and we didn't fee rushed. Staff was so friendly. This place has been on our list of hot spots to try and now we wonder why we waited so long.

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  8. TJLDC75

    Houston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You will enjoy the food but the service is just as good. You wont be disappointed.

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  9. TJLDC75

    Houston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great and service was excellent. You won't be disappointed.

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  10. jlaymon

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food!

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FAQs

El Real Tex Mex offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 524-1201.

El Real Tex Mex is rated 4.2 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for El Real Tex Mex

1201 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Yoakum Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch and Dinner: Monday - Wednesday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm, Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am Brunch: Saturday: 11:00am – 2:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self parking available in our El Real parking lot. Complimentary valet also available (during high volume periods.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bryan Caswell
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a family get-together, formal banquet or a corporate event, we will handle everything from the fresh ingredients to our experienced and attentive wait staff.
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