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Backstreet CafevsHugo's
Both Backstreet Cafe and Hugo's are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hugo's is the choice of most reviewers compared to Backstreet Cafe. Hugo's has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 9 publications such as Michelin Guide, Gayot and Zagat.
Backstreet Cafe
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Gayot
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
From $21/night
Travel + Leisure "Inside a charming '30s-era house in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood is the Backstreet Café." Full review
Zagat4.5
"There's "lots of character" at this "quaint old house" in River Oaks, a perpetual "favorite" for "stellar" midpriced American fare "with something for everyone" backed by "great wines"." Full review
Gayot15.0
"The restaurant's favorite entrees are joined by brunch traditions like gingerbread waffles, frittatas and migas." Full review
Where "Housed in a ’30s-era house, Backstreet Café serves New American-bistro fare in a cozy, intimate setting." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Special-occasion haven
The vibe
Neighborhood gem
The crowd
Affluent
The drinks
Sommelier-approved wine and beer
The food
From a James Beard Award–winner" Full review
Frommer's "A charmer, with several cozy dining spaces, including a tree-shaded backyard patio with a bubbling fountain and vine-covered walls...weekend brunch is a treat, as the kitchen serves up crab cakes " Full review
Hugo's Travel + Leisure Zagat
BlackBook Gayot
Michelin Guide Where
Tasting Table
The Infatuation Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
From $20/night
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a 1925 structure built by well-known Houston architect Joseph Finger, Hugo's brings regional Mexican cuisine to the Montrose area." Full review
Zagat4.5
"This upscale Montrose Mexican is known for its "brilliantly executed", "modern" dishes "with a twist" and "kick-butt" margaritas "shaken at your table"." Full review
BlackBook "Forget the chips, salsa, and fajitas at Hugo's. This restaurant is true Mexican cuisine and is not your usual Tex-Mex joint that you'd usually find in H-town."
Gayot15.0
"Born in Mexico City, chef Hugo Ortega worked his way through the Houston restaurant scene before opening Hugo's with his restaurateur wife, Tracy Vaught." Full review
Michelin Guide "Hugo Ortega makes his dishes as close to authentic Mexican as you'll find in the US–barbocoa (lamb marinated in chiles), cobrito (roast goat) and several mole-laden meats."
Where "Hugo’s serves authentic Mexican cuisine, using fresh ingredients to create light and flavorful dishes that span all of the different regions of Mexico." Full review
Tasting Table "They’ve been serving thoughtful regional Mexican cuisine before that was a thing in upscale American dining. " Full review
The Infatuation9.0
"Hugo’s is a Montrose institution where you go when you want to eat a lot of Mexican food in a more upscale space - think chandeliers and lots of ivy." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Hugo Ortega's eponymous spot in Montrose excels in upscale Mexican classics, like the made-from-scratch mole, a universal favorite." Full review
Frommer's "Celebrated chef Hugo Ortega pays homage to traditional regional dishes in a vibrant, contemporary setting with exposed brick walls, high tin ceilings, and warm yellow accents." Full review
