In a low-slung building in Montrose, tough to overlook with its bright yellow exterior, El Pueblito has long been a popular stop for Mexican food with a twist. One major draw is the fantastic patio, which is lighted at night with tiki torches and stringed lights for a hazy Mexican resort feel. The owners are from Guatemala, so while the food here is mostly familiar Mexican and Tex-Mex, it has a Central American accent. This translates into tropical flavors in many of the dishes, black beans often in place of refried beans, plantains and yucca as sides, and an addictive pineapple-based salsa. There are seafood items aplenty, and the food presentation impresses. The weekend breakfasts are well executed and a great value.
"The cilantro-spiked salsa, which manages to be hot and cooling simultaneously, is in a class by itself."
— Houston Press
Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sat-Sun breakfast 9 am-2 pm. Late night Fri–Sat.
ADDRESS
1423 Richmond Ave,
Houston, TX 77006
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
WHAT WE SAY
In a low-slung building in Montrose, tough to overlook with its bright yellow exterior, El Pueblito has long been a popular stop for Mexican food with a twist. One major draw is the fantastic patio, which is lighted at night with tiki torches and stringed lights for a hazy Mexican resort feel. The owners are from Guatemala, so while the food here is mostly familiar Mexican and Tex-Mex, it has a Central American accent. This translates into tropical flavors in many of the dishes, black beans often in place of refried beans, plantains and yucca as sides, and an addictive pineapple-based salsa. There are seafood items aplenty, and the food presentation impresses. The weekend breakfasts are well executed and a great value.
WHAT THEY SAY
"The cilantro-spiked salsa, which manages to be hot and cooling simultaneously, is in a class by itself."
— Houston Press
ADDITIONAL INFO
Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sat-Sun breakfast 9 am-2 pm. Late night Fri–Sat.