Molina's Cantina

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$30 and under
Mexican
Raul Molina arrived in Houston from his hometown of Laredo, Mexico in the late 1920s. Like many of his contemporaries, he was searching for a better life and found work in a local restaurant as a busboy, dishwasher and counterman. In 1941, Raul and wife Mary opened their first Mexican restaurant, the Old Monterrey, located in Houston at 1919 W. Gray. At the time there were only four or five Mexican restaurants in the City of Houston. Today, Raul Molina is considered a pioneer in Tex-Mex cuisine and is best known as the patriarch of a food family. Now, more than seven decades later, Molina’s Cantina is recognized as the oldest and one of the best locally owned and operated Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston. The Molina family has played a significant role in shaping Houston’s culinary landscape and continues to enjoy the privilege of growing with Houston. Whether you are a third-generation customer or a first-time visitor, we welcome you to the Molina familia.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & Sanitizing
  • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
  • Common areas deep cleaned daily
  • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
  • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
Physical Distancing
  • Distancing maintained in common areas
Protective Equipment
  • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
  • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

Menu

Antojitos (appetizers)

The Original joses Dip

chili con queso blended with spicy taco meat.

Large
$7.95
Medium
$4.25
With Fajita Meat: Large
$8.95
With Fajita Meat
$5.25
Chile Con Queso
Large
$6.95
Medium
$3.95
Campechana
$9.95

fresh gulf shrimp served in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions and herbs, garnished with avocado chunks

Molinas Fajita Nachos
$10.95

grilled beef or chicken fajita meat, beans, guacamole, chihuahua cheese, diced tomatoes and jalapenos

Nancy Ames Special Nachos
$8.95

spicy beef, beans, guacamole, cheese, diced tomatoes and jalapenos

Last updated: July 2, 2020
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FAQs

Molina's Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 862-0013.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.