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Irma's Southwest, Houston, TX

Irma's Southwest

4.6
4.6
641 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern
Irma’s Southwest along with Irma’s Original have been household names in downtown food scene for over 17 years. Headed by the leadership of Louis Galvan and Irma Galvan, recipient of the 2008 James Beard Award.
Irma’s Southwest Grill is a casual elegant restaurant where you will enjoy some of the best Mexican food you will ever have north of the Mexican border. Our menu showcases some of the classic Mexican dishes including Carne Guisada, Pork Carnitas and Chile Relleno but it also incorporates Texas Wild Game in the form of Axis Barbacoa and Nilgai Tamales. Come to Irma’s and let yourself be completely mesmerized by our amazing food.
Whether you are looking for a hearty lunch, a quick bite before a baseball game or a full dinner Irma’s Southwest is your destination in downtown.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex

  • Hours of operation

    Monday through Saturday 11am-10 pm Now feature a lounge.

  • Phone number

    (713) 247-9651

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Irma Galvan

  • Catering

    We cater to offices and homes in the downtown area. For areas outside of downtown please give us a call for details. We will create a specific menu for your event. Our Fajita package is our most ordered catering meal.

  • Private party facilities

    Our private room can accommodate about 120 persons seated and 180 standing. Our private room can also be divided to accommodate smaller groups. We specialize in corporate dining, corporate happy hour, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthday parties and graduation parties.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    La Branch

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Good for business meals

  • Houston

    Good for business meals

  • Houston

    Innovative

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  1. GaryG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and atmosphere! Good choice after a Saturday afternoon game.
  2. Brianb

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time to Diana, Irma Southwest. The management and staff and overall service were impeccable. The customer service at this location definitely made everything worth it. Food was delicious. The drinks were great but the service was 10 stars. We will definitely be back again and again! We are already planning our next trip there. 
  3. Dean

    London

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Astros not in town. Great chance to catch up with a friend. Server was attentive, ambience was excellent, my food was average. Combo 1: enchilada was not hot. Fajita was superb. Shrimp in shrimp taco was great, the soft wrap fell apart after one bite. My friend was happier with his customized order. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing?
  4. Sam3

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife have enjoyed coming to Irma's Southwest for a number of years. Beautiful decor, delicious food and great service. We grabbed a bit here Saturday night before the Opera and really had a great dining experience. We will be coming back sooner rather than later.
  5. Contessa

    Houston

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Basically good, but: No beans other than black refried. Non alcoholic drink selection was VERY limited. Margarita that was on an online menu was not on current restaurant menu, but could be made for $39 (excessively pricey). On the chili con queso, would prefer without so much extra stuff added to it. Fajitas were good though. Also, the chipotle salsa was good, but the red salsa tasted more like Italian marinara sauce than Mexican salsa (too much tomato).
  6. kayK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is awesome and the service is great! We love going there before a weekday Astros day game.
  7. KentW

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Staff rushed us through the meal, food marginal and small portions with big price. Fastest $200 ever spent on a meal, 30 minutes and they were pushing us out the door. Final insult was we tried to order dessert at 7:30pm on a Saturday night and they were out???
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff, very attentive & respectful. Anniversary dinner & Irma’s went above & beyond to help create a special night! Definitely recommend this place not only for anniversaries but everyday dining
  9. ArthurE

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irma’s is a Houston gem. The food is authentic Northern Mexican food and is always served hot. The margaritas are very good. A popular downtown restaurant.
  10. MarthaS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    There is no way the food is as good as what it cost to eat there. When you pay $15 for queso, do not think you are getting an order of queso. You are get a very small serving. Possibly a measuring cup if that. The food was ok, absolutely nothing out of the ordinary. An order of the #1 combo and an order of shrimp quesadillas and two house margaritas was almost 150.00 Ridiculous. Not to mention, there were two different menus. An Astro's game menu and a scanned menu. Make sure you know which one you're getting because they are happy to take advantage of the Astro fans!
  11. MaryV

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks Our server was very attentive
  12. AmandaH

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had amazing waitstaff and the food is phenomenal! The Watermelon Lemonade is a must try.
  13. BBViking

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food, with just enough originality to make it fun. Seemed as if our server didn't want to be there and was just going through the motions; other servers seemed to be much ore welcoming, however, so maybe just an off day for ours.
  14. luv2playvb

    Houston

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Ridiculously expensive now. Irmas has lost its charm. 3 drinks and 1 entree over $100. I'm not opposed to spending money on great food but the food is mediocre at best. So many better places to visit and dine in Houston. Not worth the hype! Won't be back.
  15. Fmc374

    Houston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always everything was delicious!! Great service too!
  16. KathyY

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our lunch! The owners son came by and gave us some excellent suggestions. The guacamole was so good. My husband had shrimp relleno, it was excellent! We had tres leches for dessert! It was perfect.
  17. BarbC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for lunch!! Quick service and excellent food.
  18. NatalieK

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful blend of flavors and a diverse offering to appeal to all palates. Excellenr service and very accommodating when our party grew from three to four to seven.
  19. JeffreyG

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fajitas and drinks. Definitely be coming back.
  20. DebbieN

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and beverages were great. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was quiet, relaxing and enjoyable.
  21. JamesK

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Tex Mex in Houston!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall1food2service4ambience2
    No menu provided. Food and margaritas were mediocre at best and the prices were outrageous. Never again.
  23. Robear

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Service was spotty and the food is definitely over-priced. Ambience is generic and there is nothing really special about this place other than it’s convenient if you’re staying downtown.
  24. SamL

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best fish tacos i’ve ever had. There cocktail Jefe was the best!
  25. Ashley

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent first experience! Service was great, drinks were delicious and the food was outstanding. The chips and salsa were delicious also. I can't wait to go again.
  26. ElizabethB

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved lunch downtown at Irma's! This was a special birthday lunch. The food and lemonade was amazing!
  27. Kyle

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food and drinks and service. Extremely expensive.
  28. ArtB

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great drinks great staff. Perfect location to Minute Maid.
  29. CoryM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Astros playoff game- they DONT have valet- despite their voicemail saying they do! Since that is why we booked it- caused a big problem . Crowded and loud but it’s game day and they only have a game day menu, which was not good and expensive. Not going to do that again.
  30. Charlie

    Houston

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dinner at Irma’s Southwest. We will visit again. The margaritas are very good. It is a lovely restaurant. The only negative was we felt we were being rushed. When we asked about it we were told they did want to turn the tables as quick as possible. That was a bummer. We had a reservation and wanted to relax ,have a few cocktails and have dinner.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tulsa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the white tablecloths! The ambiance was awesome!
  32. BellaBlue0425

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Spice level way too hot. Did not enjoy at all.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is impeccable and the food was delicious.
  34. SWal

    Houston

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went on an Astros game day so the menu was limited but nice. Our waitress was excellent and the food & drinks were great.
  35. OfeM

    Houston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great restaurant next to ballpark.
  36. Dannyboy

    Houston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    We have eaten at Irma's SW over 20 times and also purchase gift cards for friends before going to the ballgame. Yesterday was our last time . If one is lucky enough you can park in front or the garage if any spaces are open. Yesterday , when we arrived there was one SUV parked in front and 5 empty spaces blocked by Cones. I got out of our truck and asked the owner, Mr Galvan , if we could park since we did have reservations and he told me that this night "there is no parking thing today ". We then found a lot , parked and headed to the restaurant where we had reservations. When we got to the restaurant, I saw that now all the parking spaces were occupied and the cones were gone After dinner I asked the inside manager , who normally directs us with parking, how come we could not park outside today? He pointed outside to Mr Galvan and said " it is his thing today " . We left and I approached Mr Galvan, and told him that I was disappointed that we were not told the truth about his parking policy that night . He then said " that parking this night is for VIP only " . When I told him that we will come back to eat there anymore . His response was "DON'T". May the TABC and Harris County health dept have mercy on you !
  37. LisaB

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated a friend’s birthday before going to the Astros game! Food was delicious. I wasn’t happy about the $10 split plate charge. I’ve NEVER seen it that high. Also not happy about the one check per table. We were a group of 4 ladies & I like to control what I spend on eating & ended up splitting the ticket four ways which left me holding the short end of the stick. The location is great to the stadium! The service was excellent. Just not happy about the split plate charge & one ticket per table.
  38. inah

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Service and the food is outstanding and good value
  39. Steaks

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!
  40. KipH

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irma's was awesome....as always. The most delicious and convenient place to eat on game day! The food, drinks, and service are great, a quick in and out OR you can stay a while. The staff is super welcoming and friendly. Love the El Hefe margarita.

FAQs

Irma's Southwest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 247-9651.

Irma's Southwest is rated 4.6 stars by 641 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Irma's Southwest

1475 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    La Branch

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Monday through Saturday 11am-10 pm Now feature a lounge.

  • Cuisines

    Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Irma Galvan

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (713) 247-9651

  • Catering

    We cater to offices and homes in the downtown area. For areas outside of downtown please give us a call for details. We will create a specific menu for your event. Our Fajita package is our most ordered catering meal.

  • Private party facilities

    Our private room can accommodate about 120 persons seated and 180 standing. Our private room can also be divided to accommodate smaller groups. We specialize in corporate dining, corporate happy hour, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthday parties and graduation parties.

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