Where is the Best Cuban Food in Houston, Texas?
There are about 5 of these in the Houston area. This one was busy on a Thursday noon. The restaurant is pleasant enough although perhaps lacking in atmosphere. They claim a latin fusion menu – whatever it was, it was interesting, with plenty of appetizing meals to choose from. We split an entree which cost us $2.50 but the prices are reasonable anyways, and even though split, each portion was enough to fill us. The salsas (one sweet, one mild) were some of the best I’ve tasted, but the chips were corn chips which although edible, aren’t the best in town. If you’re in the area, this place is worth a look. Convenient parking, within a block of 59, north on Kirby.
Okay….so do I sound a little biased? It came naturally I promise. I tried out the El Rey on Shepherd a few years ago and liked it but only occasionally ate there. I just wasn’t paying close enough attention at first. At the time I was not a vegetarian and expected; stereotypically to find breakfast tacos and the usual beef and chicken fajita fare. But one day I tried a fish taco…oh! I love that habanero sauce! Hmm …what is this? Cuban cuisine as well ….plantains …ah…I love those! Cuban sandwich? Oh yeah! But the clincher was when I realized that I could also get a breakfast plate (with yummy home fried chopped potatoes) annnnnd …wait for it …. a delicious espresso cafe’ mocha! At almost half the price of Starbux. C’mon! Tex-Mex (hey..I grew up here annd San Antonio) , authentic Cuban (try the Ropa Viejas!) AND an espresso / coffee bar all in one? Are we paying attention yet? And as for inspections (?) and cleanliness ..I see the crew con
