El Mesquite,

424 Broadway Street, Houston, TX 77012

"This restaurant is one of those off the beaten path of gems. A pleasant surprise and a memorable experience. I am from Canada and found this place on Google maps by luck. I am not familiar with authentic Mexican cuisine. The owner was kind enough to explain the dishes being served and offered to customize my dish at no extra charge. The restaurant is in an older building, but the staff keeps the place clean, the food is fresh with a great flavor, not overpowering or too hot. I also tried the hot sauce, I enjoyed the flavor, but only a few drops is what I could handle. The owner and staff understand customer service and quality of a product being served. I will be visiting again soon. Thank you / Gracias everyone."

"We visited El Mesquite for the first time and we were more then impressed. There food was delicious homemade tortillas and more. The atmosphere was amazing they were playin(old spanish songs)which had my mom and me enjoying every bit of it. They have so much authentic mexican style you felt you were really in a small restaurant in México. Owner shared a little background of there place and made sure everyone was welcomed and enjoying there food. Please visit this place you won't regret it!"

"Oh yes, authentic Mexican food, was delicious. The staff is really friendly and they recommend the costillasen salsa verde"

"The smell when you walk through the doors is amazing. The aroma of the mesquite lets you know you’re in for a treat. Some of the best ships and salsa around town. I would have been happier with larger portions based on the price paid. $14 before tip for a carne guisada plate. There was enough for two tacos but I had to spread that out. Everything had great flavor and the waitress was very friendly."

"This is a Houston treasure. I was surprised that there weren't more people there to enjoy the delicious food. The owner was beyond welcoming and has a great vibe going on inside his restaurant. I got very nostalgic seeing all the cool posters and Mexican artifacts. Plenty of seating space and there's such a chill vibe. We never felt rushed and had mimosas and Mexican sodas. The rice and beans that came with my eggs were amazing! They tasted like my mom made it and that is super rare for me to experience. If you haven't tried this delicious place do yourself a favor and check them out!"