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Max's Wine Dive WashingtonvsHugo's
Both establishments are praised by professionals. Overall, Hugo's scores significantly better than Max's Wine Dive. Hugo's comes in at 90 with endorsements from 10 reviewers such as Tasting Table, Lonely Planet and The Infatuation.
Max's Wine Dive Washington
Fodor's
Zagat
Gayot
Where
4720 Washington Ave Suite B, Houston, TX 77007
From $30/night
Fodor's "Come to this loud, silicone-and-Rolex-filled place with a big appetite and a taste for a great selection of Texas and world-wide wines." Full review
Zagat "This "cool" mini-chain matches "unique", "tasty" Eclectic small plates with "affordable wines", yielding "fun" combos like fried chicken and champagne." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Hardly a dive, this eatery on the trendy Washington Avenue restaurant row offers Texas cuisine kicked up a notch." Full review
Where "Hankering for Sunday brunch? Try the Southern fried-chicken with red velvet pancakes, and don’t forget the mimosas." 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
