Cuchara - Houston

From the moment I stepped inside, I sensed I was in for a unique experience. The ambiance struck a delightful balance between elegance and comfort, featuring vibrant colors and...

The mole is absolutely delicious! I ordered the mole verde while my friend chose the mole negro, and both were fantastic. We also tried the flautas as an appetizer, and they were...

This restaurant was fantastic! The service was quick and friendly. The decor is fun and creates a wonderful atmosphere. We ordered margaritas...

Great spot! I usually come for brunch but I am glad to have sampled their dinner menu this time around. The cuisine here reminds me of my last trip to Mexico City plus a dash of culinary creativity. Service: We arrived just as they opened, so it was not busy. Service was excellent. Ourbserver was kind, knowledgeable, and intrigued us into trying menu items. Food: Top notch. Prior to arriving, we knew we were looking for a place that served huitlacoche (corn smut, aka fungus). To our delight we had two options and tried both. Tamal de cazuela and huitacoche quesadillas. We also had sopa de tortilla, salsas de cuchara, mole Verde, and ensalada de pedalos de Rosa. We also tried their amazing margaritas. Food was fresh and vibrant with flavor. What a treat! Atmosphere: Usually this place is very busy and loud for weekend brunch. This trip it was maybe 25% full by the time we finished in a weekday dinner service. Casual atmosphere, nice decor. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the lovely weather. They do have heaters outside as well. I will definitely come again to further sample the menu.

I?ve been coming to Cuchara on at least a monthly basis since it reopened after all the COVID closures. Every experience I?ve had with the staff has been pleasant. They make you feel like family. My top three go-to dishes are the chilaquiles rojos, pozole rojo, and encacahuatadas. When I?m feeling really hungry and hungover, I?ll go for the pambazo. These dishes never disappoint. I love the spice level and the flavoring. Don?t forget to add a drink to your order. The micheladas, margaritas, aguas frescas, and other cocktails are delicious. Keep doing a great job representing authentic Mexican cuisine. I am looking forward to the opening of Cucharita!