Experts' Choice Award The Original Ninfa's
What the experts agree on
Houston legend that essentially created the fajita in 1973—Mama Ninfa's chargrilled skirt steak in handmade tortillas remain unbeatable. Subdued lighting, killer margaritas, and authentic Tex-Mex that's stayed excellent despite ownership changes.
“This is the original Mama Ninfaâs Tex-Mex eatery that generations have frequented.”
– Gayot
BlackBook "This is the Original Ninfa's on Navigation Blvd. Located on the East Side, Ninfa's offers true Tex-Mex in a petite building donned with Christmas lights and colorful décor."
Zagat "The circa-1973 original on Navigation is "still the best" of this Tex-Mex chain beloved for its "can't-be-beat" fajitas." Full review
Afar Magazine "This Tex-Mex restaurant claims to have launched the national fajita craze in 1973, when "Mama Ninfa first stuffed chargrilled sliced beef into a handmade flour tortilla." Full review
Where "Ninfa's offers all the basics of a good Mexican joint: fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, etc." Full review
Tasting Table "Mama Ninfa Laurenzo didn't quite invent fajitas, but she might as well have." Full review
The Infatuation7.7
"The original downtown location is now run by a different restaurant group, but Ninfa’s legacy continues and their fajitas are as good as ever. " Full review
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Post up on their outdoor patio with a margarita and be sure to order extra flour tortillas.
Condé Nast Traveler "Ninfa's is exactly what you would expect from a Tex-Mex restaurant that has been around since 1973. The lighting is subdued...its Tex-Mex and margaritas are second to none" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Ninfa's opened in 1973 when a newly widowed Ninfa Rodríguez Laurenzo started grilling up skirt steak to serve with tortillas...nowadays, she's credited with popularizing fajitas in Houston."
Houston Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
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Do try the queso and don't miss the fajitas.
Time Out "It’s not all hot air either: The food here is incredible, particularly when ordered with the famous “off the menu” toppings—and they serve some of the finest margaritas in town too." Full review
The Infatuation8.1
"Ninfa’s Uptown in the Galleria neighborhood is the second (and sparklier) location of the classic Tex-Mex institution Ninfa's On Navigation. The inside of Ninfa’s Uptown is a massive..." Full review
+1 713-228-1175
2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003
| Monday : | 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 22:00 | |
| Tuesday : | 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 22:00 | |
| Wednesday : | 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 22:00 | |
| Thursday : | 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 22:00 | |
| Friday : | 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 23:00 | |
| Saturday : | 10:00 - 14:00, 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 23:00 | |
| Sunday : | 10:00 - 14:00, 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 22:00 |
