Irma's Southwest

4.7

704 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people

14 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for groups

Irma’s Southwest along with Irma’s Original have been household names in downtown food scene for over 17 years. Headed by the leadership of Louis Galvan and Irma Galvan, recipient of the 2008 James Beard Award.
Irma’s Southwest Grill is a casual elegant restaurant where you will enjoy some of the best Mexican food you will ever have north of the Mexican border. Our menu showcases some of the classic Mexican dishes including Carne Guisada, Pork Carnitas and Chile Relleno but it also incorporates Texas Wild Game in the form of Axis Barbacoa and Nilgai Tamales. Come to Irma’s and let yourself be completely mesmerized by our amazing food.
Whether you are looking for a hearty lunch, a quick bite before a baseball game or a full dinner Irma’s Southwest is your destination in downtown.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 247-9651
Website
https://irmassouthwest.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Irma Galvan
Catering
We cater to offices and homes in the downtown area. For areas outside of downtown please give us a call for details. We will create a specific menu for your event. Our Fajita package is our most ordered catering meal.
Private party facilities
Our private room can accommodate about 120 persons seated and 180 standing. Our private room can also be divided to accommodate smaller groups. We specialize in corporate dining, corporate happy hour, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthday parties and graduation parties.

Location
1475 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
La Branch
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

El Jefe RitaUS$19.00
Don Julio, Grand Marnier, Jalisco 1562
Irma RitaUS$16.00
Socorro Blanco, Jalisco 1562, Irma's Lemonade
Skinny Juan "On Tap"US$16.00
Cincoro Blanco, Jalisco 1562
Blanco RitaUS$15.00
Socorro Blanco, Jalisco 1562
Mezcal RitaUS$15.00
Ilegal Joven, Jalisco 1562
Cuervo "On Tap"US$13.00
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver, Jalisco 1562, Lime
Avila-RitaUS$16.00
Revel Avila Blanco, Jalisco 1562, Lime. vila is not Tequila nor is it Mezcal; it is something in-between. Avila is the newest agave-based spirit out of Morelos, Mexico
Grand Gold FrozenUS$15.00
Jose Cuervo Gold, Grand Marnier

Cocktails

Patron Texas RanchwaterUS$14.00
Patron Silver, Jalisco 1562, Lime, Topo Chico
Paloma "On Tap"US$14.00
Dulce Vida Grapefruit InfusedTequila, Squirt, Grapefruit, Lime
American Old FashionedUS$16.00
Angel's Envy Bourbon
Irma's Spiked LemonadeUS$13.00
Deep Eddy's Vodka, Irma's Famous Lemonade

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody MaryUS$15.00
Revel 100% Agave Blanco Avila
Mexican MimosaUS$12.00
Jalisco 1562, OJ, Segura Viudas Cava
Mimosa CaraffeUS$40.00
OJ, Segura Viudas

What 704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Irma's Southwest offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "prompt and polite" service. It's a perfect spot for a pre-game meal, boasting a "high-end decor" and "superior service." While some find it pricey, the "delicious" dishes and "energetic service" make it a go-to destination.

704 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Mexican martini was amazing 🍸food is always good as well.
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Bobby
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Food was outstanding, server recommendations are always spot-on.
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Stephan
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, dine in the bar for a more personal experience.
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M
Michael
Philadelphia
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and great atmosphere. I highly recommend it, whether a family night out or a business dinner.
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K
Kimberley
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, friendly staff, our go to before or after a game. Way more accommodating than Vic and Anthony’s for Astros fans! Thanks Irma’s!
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Dawn
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was spot on food delicious. Margaritas hit the spot
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R
Rebecca
Houston
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Everything was fine. Extremely busy night, servers were overwhelmed but nice.
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R
Rex
Austin
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Way over priced average food. Service was exceptionally slow. They were not prepared for a full house even though they knew it was sold out restaurant. Won’t go back
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Lindsey
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been waiting to try this place for years and can’t wait to go back. Super friendly staff and food was delicious!!! Definitely recommend making reservations.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had several reservations for our group. 32 people Everything was perfect!
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FAQs

Irma's Southwest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 247-9651.

Irma's Southwest is rated 4.7 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1475 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
La Branch
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Irma Galvan
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://irmassouthwest.com/
Phone number
(713) 247-9651
Catering
We cater to offices and homes in the downtown area. For areas outside of downtown please give us a call for details. We will create a specific menu for your event. Our Fajita package is our most ordered catering meal.
Private party facilities
Our private room can accommodate about 120 persons seated and 180 standing. Our private room can also be divided to accommodate smaller groups. We specialize in corporate dining, corporate happy hour, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthday parties and graduation parties.

Irma's Southwest

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Margaritas

El Jefe RitaUS$19.00

Irma RitaUS$16.00

Skinny Juan "On Tap"US$16.00

Blanco RitaUS$15.00

Mezcal RitaUS$15.00

Cuervo "On Tap"US$13.00

Avila-RitaUS$16.00

Grand Gold FrozenUS$15.00

Cocktails

Patron Texas RanchwaterUS$14.00

Paloma "On Tap"US$14.00

American Old FashionedUS$16.00

Irma's Spiked LemonadeUS$13.00

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody MaryUS$15.00

Mexican MimosaUS$12.00

Mimosa CaraffeUS$40.00

What 704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Irma's Southwest offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Irma's Southwest restaurant rated?

Is Irma's Southwest currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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