With a fresh revitalization of the food and bar program from chef Rishi Singh (formerly of Boheme Café and Wine Bar and Dry Creek Café) and bartender Jojo Martinez (who recently worked at The Nightingale Room), Batanga is now even more poised to become a lasting part of the hip, new downtown bar and restaurant scene. Intriguing flavor combinations packed into small plates make Batanga a fun place to try new things, especially with specials like Singh’s beautifully-balanced mussels dish packed with coconut water, coconut milk, chimichurri, lime and sofrito. The large, charming back patio is the perfect place to liver over tapas with friends, while live music most nights of the week and refreshingly good, knock-your-socks off cocktails will keep you coming back for more.
At this fabulous Cordúa brothers enterprise, it's easy to revel in the signature charcoal-grilled tenderloins, garlicky chimichurri sauce, plantains and extracurricular vegetables. Churrascos's unusual South American-inspired pork and chicken dishes, great appetizers and bargain lunch specials all provide lots of bang for the buck. The Montrose location features an elegant, though not too fussy, dining area.
The Gateway Memorial City Churrascos has all the wonderful food of the earlier Churrascos restaurants in a more modern, less fancy setting. The revamped menu features more classic Nicaraguan dishes, as well as some items that pay homage to the family's history in the city of Houston. Guests can dine on delights such as ceviche verde, a whole fried fish crusted in cornmeal, cocoa and cinnamon, and the ever-popular tres leches cake. The signature churrasco steak is as tender and juicy as ever, while the chimichurri sauce that tops it is garlicky and addictive. As always, brunch is a huge undertaking, and the restaurant pulls out all the stops for the buffet.
At this fabulous Cordúa brothers enterprise, it's easy to revel in the signature charcoal-grilled tenderloins, garlicky chimichurri sauce, plantains and extracurricular vegetables. Churrascos's unusual South American-inspired pork and chicken dishes, great appetizers and bargain lunch specials all provide lots of bang for the buck.
El Pacifico is a Latin Asian fusion restaurant with a giant bar and happy hour specials. The menu is full of appetizers and large platters of fish. You can order big plates of sushi or by the piece, but the real winner is the ceviche. The Vietnamese sandwiches are tasty and cheap.
Honduras Mayan offers traditional favorites in a serene, colorful and refined setting. Sopa de caracol -- or conch soup -- is the restaurant's finest dish, with sweet chunks of conch and plantain swimming in a mild coconut broth. Carnivores will love dishes like the meaty lomito de res, a Honduran version of beef fajitas, while vegetarians will enjoy the chancletas, stuffed and battered chayote squash in a delicate tomato sauce. The southwest-side restaurant's frozen margaritas are among the best in town, especially during the generous happy hour, but there are plenty of Honduran beers on the menu, too. And Honduras Mayan serves its delicious and filling traditional breakfasts -- with plantains, fried eggs, beans, avocado, cheese and tortillas -- all day long.
Latin Bites represents the best of Peruvian food and culture, with its ancient ingredients like choclo corn and ají peppers. They mix it up with modern plating and European and Asian fusion at this hip restaurant in Uptown, just outside the Loop. From the classic Peruvian ceviche and tiraditos to the Chinese-inspired lomo saltado, every dish on the menu is well thought out in terms of both flavor combinations and presentation. The synthesis of the traditional and the modern makes for a unique dining experience, different from any other South American food and a far reach from the familiar Mexican cuisine. Don't leave without trying dessert.
This restaurant serves up Colombian and other Latin American fare, opening its doors early for hearty breakfasts, including tacos, huevos rancheros and other egg dishes featuring chorizo or beans. A variety of pancakes and inventive breakfast sandwiches are also available. At lunch and dinner, patrons can enjoy classic empanadas, ropa vieja, shrimp enchiladas verde, or arroz con pollo. All of Macondo Latin Bistro's lunch and dinner entrees are labeled with their country of origin, making it easy for diners to "tour" Latin America in a meal. The atmosphere features a bright interior and festive music.
Pollo Bravo is launching the grand opening of its fifth location at 7001 Harrisburg Blvd. nestled in the historic East End part of Houston. Pollo Bravo looks forward to providing its guests with a unique dining experience that will consistently exceed their expectations. The first 50 people to arrive will receive a complimentary meal of signature rotisserie Peruvian chicken with two sides.
Seco's pan-Latin menu features many seafood dishes, grilled steak with chimichurri and rollos de pollo (spinach and shrimp stuffed chicken breast), as well as many Mexican favorites, like quesadillas and fajitas.
