Merida Mexican Restaurant

2509 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003, USA

Address:	2509 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003, USA
Phone:	+1 713-227-0260
Site:	meridarestauranttx.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	7AM–3PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–10PM

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Jay Francis

Merida is a Houston institution. I know I have been going there since the 70s. It was at one time the only place one could find several authentic Yucatecan dishes. And it houses one of the coolest murals in Houston of a mystical Mayan city. Today we enjoyed our very acceptable breakfasts. I opted for something simpler. And that would be a simple bowl of fideo. Sometimes that rib sticking pasta, a short vermicelli as it were, is all I want. The horchata that accompanied it was excellent. And my dining partners thought the coffee to be very good and also complimented the frijoles negros.

Concepcion Cazares

This used to be my favorite restaurant for 19 years. This year that is no longer true. My male server tried to say the Salbutes I ordered are the same thing as another dish. Yet Salbutes dont have beans stuffed inside. And didnt want to do anything about it until I told him to just take it away. Mind you, it was Mothers day and I didnt want an issue. Clearly he isnt as familiar with the menu unlike myself. Also I noticed the recipe has changed or the cooks. Its just not as tasty as it used to be. Luckily I learned to make them at home and they are better than theirs.

A Private User

Its been over 15 years since I ate here, but it was one of my favorite restaurants for traditional Mexican (Yucatan style) in Houston. There was a steak on the menu that, when served, looked like a thin piece of shoe leather, but was the most tender and tasty beef I have eaten. It became my staple. The restaurant is convenient to downtown and across the street from Ninfas, but I would eat at Merida over Ninfas any time. Dont get me wrong, Ninfas is delicious, but Merida is a deliciously different food - a good change from Tex-Mex.

Ronald Theriot

This is a homey restaurant, in an area of Houston which is being rebranded as a tourist area. The exterior looks like a plain house, but the interior is clean, neat, and nicely decorated. The staff are friendly. I ordered the lunch special Chili Relleno (Beef), which came with a big salad, yellow rice, and a delicious bowl of pork & bean soup. Every item had exceptional flavor, and the chips & salsa were far above the norm. Highly recommended! RJT

Raechel French

Sweet Jesus their delicious refried beans! Wow. Im sure they are full of lard and things which on their own are unappealing but whatever love they use to create their refried beans is amazing! Not sure if they are the same use they use in their bean and cheese breakfast tacos (if so, I am sure they would be a favorite) but regardless, go here for dinner, order the fajitas, make sure to get refried beans. Youre welcome.

Gustavo García

Ive been here only once for breakfast, the salsa for the chips tasted like came from a bottle. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and they just poured more salsa (same as they use for the chips) in the eggs and thats it. But my girl had the machacado and was really good. The hot sauce was not hot at all but with good taste, coffee was also good. About the service it was good, the manager came a couple times to our table.

Mario Garcia

The good was ok. Our waitress may have woken up on the wrong side of the bed. No smile, looked upset. She made us feel like we were burdening her. I placed my empty glass on the edge of the table and she never offered me a refill. She sooner offered me a to go box than refill my drink. I really wasnt done eating, but that prompted me to call it. Wont be back.

G de Leon

service was good. had breakfast there yesterday. the beans tasted like they were straight from the can. the egg & chorizo was just that. no onions, no bell peppers, no tomatoes. the tortillas were store bought. the coffee so-so. the parking is off the street. theres a couple of breakfast taco places up the street. stick to them.

Luis Carrillo

Big fat "meh". How can you name your place Merida and not serve habanero peppers? How can you serve cochinita pibil and expect people not to ask for habanero peppers. I got an "El Yucateco" bottle instead. Muh-fuggah for what? The juiciest item on my plate was the rabano that decorated the beans (which says a lot about the cochinita).

Bailey S

Delicious food! This is the place to go if you want a real taste of Mexico. I love this place. Dont let the bad reviews fool you this place is really good I been a customer for years. And I recently decided to come back to the place my grandma would bring me and damn no regrets ! Food is outstanding !

Elba Skipper

Absolutely legit taco shop in a strip mall. They even have pickled potatoes on the salsa bar. Its like I called ahead and said "Hey, can you make sure I love you? Can you just take one small extra step?" And they said "Oh, we can. Were putting pickled potatoes out."

Tania Rodriguez

Horrible never again we orderd tex mex enchiladas,flautas and a stake the whole order was bad the refriend beans were like paste the chicken had a wierd smell and the stake was like rubber the enchiladas cheese didnt even melt and the food was cold

Erik Arevalo

Their breakfast deserves 5 stars! Very authentic and traditional, except for the chilaquiles that are really migas. From the rest of the menu I would order only the Yucatan specialties, I love them all. The rest of the food is just OK.

Luke Redding

Pitifull third class Tex mex trying to compete with the best across the street Ninfas...you can get better queso on the top of your hot dog at a baseball game....dont waste your money! The owner brags he is from Colombia not Mexico...

A Private User

I have been a customer for 30 years. Best Mexican food in the city. Service has always been excellent, neighborhood is safe. I have taken many of my guest there and they all have agreed with me.

Gina Lorenzi

Great Mexican food! I been a customer since I was 5yrs old with my parents. Food is amazing the taste is the same one since forever nothing really has changed. The food is great I love it.

Polo Lara

Had bkfst. food is close to authentic mexican. But if you dont like the food, they make u pay for it even if order something else. So be warned. Will come back though.

Michael-Nora Trout

Very authentic Mexican dishes. Home cooking friendly atmosphere. Large portions. You cant go wrong if youre looking for a taste of home (assuming home is rural Mexico).

Priscila Rodriguez

We were served dry frijoles refritos that had the presentation of left over. Kitchen worker and servers should know if food they are serving are presentable or not.

An Roo Ho

Love this place...especially the alambres! Food has consistently been great everytime Ive ever come. Good margs too. Id come here alot if I still lived in the area

James Longoria

Great service and reasonable prices. They are right across the street from the over-priced El Tiempo and Ninfas restaurants, so definitely eat there instead.

Domitilo Quintanilla Jr

The service was great, our server was awesome. The food was incredibly good. The price wasnt bad at all for the service and food highly recommended

Monica De La Cruz

For fresh food, freshly made Flour Tortillas and authentic flavor. You feel welcome and kindness of sencilles trabajadores.

Valerie Gonzales

Decent food at a decent price. Especially compared to the high priced places down the street. One of the only places I will order menudo from.