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The Original Ninfa's Uptown, Houston, TX
The Original Ninfa's Uptown, Houston, TX
The Original Ninfa's Uptown, Houston, TX
The Original Ninfa's Uptown, Houston, TX
The Original Ninfa's Uptown, Houston, TX

The Original Ninfa's Uptown

4.6
4.6
629 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.


Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on our spacious patios, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy a great restaurant experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (346) 335-2404
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Padilla
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Cross street
    San Felipe
  • Parking details
    There is valet directly in front of the restaurant and a large complimentary parking garage for the building.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 629 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Mexican

629 Reviews
  1. ThomasW

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great! Our first stop anytime we are in Houston.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service - Jesica was the best! Food was delicious!

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  3. KarenC

    Atlanta Metro

    66 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    We’ve been going here forever however, the last two visits have been horrible. The chips are stale and hard the tacos. Al Carbone had no flavor at all. We said we wouldn’t be back. I guess this is our final time. Our waiter. Israel was very nice and accommodating and apologized.

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  4. KevinM

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chocolate cake and ice cream desert is amazing. Highly recommend.

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  5. DennisN

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Handled dairy/gluten free request well. Great service for family in town

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  6. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Bennie is world class!!! Always making sure that our food and beverage order exceeds our expectations - simply great!

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  7. BrookeW

    San Antonio

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed visiting Ninfa’s in Houston! This was a good location. They had a nice outdoor area, that had misting fans. We had the queso flameado for an appetizer. It was outstanding! The food and service were great!

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  8. KeithP

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Mexican restaurant enjoyed everything. Celeste was the best!

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  9. JulietA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    It was a great restaurant, I will definitely be back.

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  10. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The overall dining experience was great! Our waitress Bennie is so attentive and delivers fantastic service

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  11. CharlesH

    Houston

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    Waitstaff did great job...fajita meat very plain (needed to be marinated). Onions raw (needed to be caramelized), chips over cooked but both salsa' were good, Enchiladas - very plain (meat had no flavor), Ceviche very sour...very disappointed...manager needs to have a serious discussion with Kitchen

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  12. MatthewB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Great place for a party.

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  13. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, the hospitality was great, our waitress Bennie was great!!! The total dining experience was one to remember

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    I thought the food was terrible. Overly salty and over-priced

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  15. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waitress, Bennie, was outstanding She always ensures our food is prepared to perfection

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience1
    The acoustics here are terrible. Something needs to be done for noise absorption.

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  17. Yeaux

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chicken enchiladas Suizas were very good. Service and ambiance were also good. There is a free parking garage adjacent to the restaurant.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food. A little pricy but fantastic service. Sat near the bathroom/kitchen. Next time will get a table in a different location. Staff are fantastic and responsive.

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  19. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Bennie, our waitress, is outstanding Delivers great service and support

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  20. ADD9

    Houston

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good spot for casual lunch! Good staffs and friendly service!

    1 person found this helpful

  21. PhilH

    Houston

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a very good experience. We were seated quickly and let our request. Easier was OK, but seemed new. The food was delicious and the Carnitas were exceptional!!! Feuding returning!!!

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  22. Goddessgourmet

    Houston

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always dependable for excellent Tex Mex, especially and exclusively the Tacos Al Carbon. Quail added to any dish is a treat. I always get the Grilled Shrimp added to the Caesar, if I am trying for a little lighter indulgence. Super Pet Friendly for Wilson.

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  23. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waitress, Bennie, was superb as usual - great with the menu, the kitchen, and attention to our needs

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  24. Sledge

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Don’t take a 645 reservation if kitchen closes at 7

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fresh and delicious food! We eat here when we come into town …a great go-to place!

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  26. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service Bennie - our waitress is superb

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  27. RC34

    Denver

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and drinks are amazing as usual. The staff is always professional and friendly too.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The fajitas were very good. A lot of Mexican restaurants don’t season the meat but they do here and it’s very flavorful. Salsa very good too! Guests said mole was rich and had great flavor. Will be back

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  29. DelisaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was outstanding. My meal and cocktail was very good. I would dine there again. The ambiance could use some tweaking. I have some suggestions for that. Still, all in all a good time.

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  30. FixItMan

    Chicago

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was great - I was seated alone at a table for four and about 45 minutes into my stay, the staff started shuffling tables around near me. I offered to move so that they could have my table, and was offered a free drink for my trouble. Very nice of them.

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  31. MartyB

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a party of 8 on Sunday. Crowded as expected but noise level was about what was expected. Food was very good; service was even better, margaritas a bit pricy and Juan is a great waiter. Definitely recommend and will go back. Our only problem was when we made reservations, we wanted The Original Ninfa's on Navigation. This Post Oak location is also called The Original Ninfa's. Glad we caught our error.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were good, and the location is convenient as is 1 mile from galleria shopping center.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    I made a reservation had someone meeting me told them when I arrived that she would be there shortly they sat us at 2 different tables and we didn’t know for 30 minutes we had to order food to go and when we ordered it came out wrong

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  34. SohailS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice place to entertain friends and family. We had a business gathering and it was good.

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  35. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food! Our waitress - Bennie was outstanding

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  36. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great great service Our waitress Bennie is the best

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  37. RobertT

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and hospitality Our waitress Bennie is superb

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  38. Clifford007

    Shreveport

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Although I order beef taco, I was brought a chicken taco. The taco was excellent and just kind of melted in my mouth with the cheese running down the side of my chin. Very busy place.

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  39. EricL

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience5
    Nicely decorated restaurant, clean. Beef fajita was thought and had no flavor. Prices were expensive for what was received. Never got the shredded cheese requested, $2 for a side of pickled jalapeños, kinda pricey. Noted on the open table app we we’re celebrating a birthday, never acknowledged. Would not return.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service! Great waitress. Salmon was awesome, cooked perfectly.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Original Ninfa's Uptown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (346) 335-2404.

The Original Ninfa's Uptown is rated 4.6 stars by 629 OpenTable diners.

The Original Ninfa's Uptown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Original Ninfa's Uptown

1700 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Felipe
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is valet directly in front of the restaurant and a large complimentary parking garage for the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Padilla
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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