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The Original Ninfa's Uptown, Houston, TX

The Original Ninfa's Uptown

4.8
4.8
762 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.


Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on our spacious patios, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy a great restaurant experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (346) 335-2404
  • Website
    http://www.ninfas.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Padilla
  • Location
    1700 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
  • Area
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Cross Street
    San Felipe
  • Parking details
    There is valet directly in front of the restaurant and a large complimentary parking garage for the building.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 762 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    Mexican

  • Houston

    Child-friendly

  • Houston

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Original Ninfa's Uptown offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing" food and "phenomenal" service. Diners rave about the authentic Tex-Mex dishes, including standout Tacos ala Ninfa and Ninfaritas. Bennie, a server, receives numerous accolades for her exceptional service. While some find the food a bit inconsistent, the overall experience is delightful.

762 Reviews

  1. Sara

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was wonderful from the hostesses to the wait staff to the gentleman filling waters. Food was delicious! Full of flavor.

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  2. Alex

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Server had issues. We had to request things multiple times.

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  3. Rhett

    VIP

    Houston

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always, it’s close to where I live, so easy to get to. I enjoy the bar area,

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Houston

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Bennie was outstanding - again!!! She provides such wonderful service

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  5. Pat

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rudy was our server and he made our stay enjoyable.

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  6. Francis

    Houston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter did an excellent job of attending to our needs and the food was fantastic! Thank you, Merry Christmas!!

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  7. Rebecca

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is not as good as it used to be. Under par. If I want Ninfa’s food, I’ll opt to go to the Navigation location. Another complaint. We wanted a CUP of soup, but the server said it wasn’t allowed per company policy. We didn’t want a BOWL Really?! So, we didn’t order it. It was to be an appetizer to our meal anyway. It’s now a “corporate restaurant” vs. privately held like the Navigation location.

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  8. Jessica

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing! I highly recommend Ninfa’s if you are looking for good quality food and service.

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  9. Kristina

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming to Ninfas Post Oak! It’s become a family staple. The food and service is always fantastic. Would definitely recommend!

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  10. Richard

    VIP

    Houston

    149 reviews

    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quick and friendly service. Israel was terrific taking care of our guests. Thanks!

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FAQs

The Original Ninfa's Uptown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (346) 335-2404.

The Original Ninfa's Uptown is rated 4.8 stars by 762 OpenTable diners.

The Original Ninfa's Uptown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for The Original Ninfa's Uptown

1700 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Felipe
  • Area
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is valet directly in front of the restaurant and a large complimentary parking garage for the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Padilla
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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