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The Original Ninfa's Uptown, Houston, TX

The Original Ninfa's Uptown

4.6 (797)
$30 and under
Mexican
1700 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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 797 people are saying

The Original Ninfa's Uptown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Mexican

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

  • Houston

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Original Ninfa's Uptown delights with "fantastic service" and "delicious food," especially the highly praised fajitas. Patrons appreciate its "inviting atmosphere" and "friendly staff." Despite occasional noise, the "amazing" experiences and "wonderful" hosts make it a cherished spot for memorable dining, especially during happy hours and group celebrations.

797 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. The BLUEBERRY COCONUT MOJITO was AMAZING! Everything came out hot and fresh. We had a great server and an amazing time. The tres Leche cake was not that great for our liking, but I was amazed and how thick and creamy it was.

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  2. Courtney

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit more expensive than we anticipated. Still had a good time and enjoyed the food.

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  3. Doug

    Houston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely noisy! Extremely LOUD! Couldnot talkto my table mates without yelling. Men's room needs to be powerwashed and deep cleaned. Men's room music volume level made my ears hurt it was so loud! Overall not the Ninfa's I used to know. Aaaand finally the food was marginal at best.

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  4. Rachel VIP

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. There was a large family party next to us and the kids (ages 7ish and older) were throwing their drinks and chips on the floor then crunching them into the ground. I wish that the restaurant had said something because it was loud. I got hit with food the kids were flinging from the next table. I love children but wish there had been a bit better control.

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  5. Kerri

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very relaxing evening. Service was always right there when I needed something but never intrusive. Food was fresh, quick and served hot. I had the fajitas and loved it!

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  6. Shannon

    Houston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was spotty-not good! At 1:45 we ordered pancakes. They were out!! Brunch went until 2:00! Server was missing for long periods of time. Food was just ok. Really disappointed!

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  7. Kristi VIP

    Las Vegas16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was a little problematic. Not a fan of how they handled them sending out the wrong food. But it was great!! Would go back!

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  8. Humberto

    Houston9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I must express my profound disappointment with my recent dining experience, as both the service and the food fell far below the expectations one typically holds for a restaurant. The green hot sauce was excessively acidic, likely due to an overabundance of lime in the avocado green sauce, which rendered it quite unpalatable. Additionally, the portions of rice and beans were not only notably small but also served cold, which further detracted from the overall experience. Moreover, the waitstaff's lack of knowledge regarding the menu was particularly disheartening. When I inquired about the flavors of the water offerings, the waiter simply stated, "I don’t know," and walked away without further engagement. It was only upon his return that I received any answers, which felt rather incomplete and unsatisfactory. Furthermore, I was taken aback by the abruptness with which the waiter requested payment immediately after our meal, as if our table was urgently needed. This treatment left much to be desired in terms of service quality. I must admit, my inclination was to leave a zero tip, yet I refrained from doing so out of respect for the hard work that service staff put in, even when the experience is lacking. I sincerely wish that managers would be more attentive to these details, as they are crucial in creating a positive dining atmosphere.

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  9. Benny VIP

    Dallas126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great quality fajitas. Queso flameado great. Bar service great

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  10. Samuel

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual, food was great! Service greats!

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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 797 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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