Blanco Cocina + Cantina

Mexican Fare From Blanco Tacos + Tequila Just Hit the Galleria Area | Eater Houston

"A new modern Mexican eatery from the group behind North Italia just debuted near the Galleria; I note that the Fox Restaurant Concepts project opened on schedule this week at 5115 Westheimer Road, Suite C2520, marking the Arizona-based brand's first Texas outpost (it already operates several locations in Arizona and one in Southern California). Blanco’s approachable menu covers tacos, burritos, bowls, enchiladas, and fajitas, with standout dishes such as a hamachi and watermelon ceviche with cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, dried pomegranate seed, and salted pistachios; a riff on elotes with ancho chile, lime, mayo, cilantro, and cotija cheese; short rib or fried shrimp tacos topped with pickled onion, jalapeño, guacamole, and chipotle aioli; and wagyu carne asada fajitas marinated in a tomatillo soy. There's also a lengthy drinks list—beer, wine, tequila, sangria, margaritas—and cocktails like the Oaxacan Shandy (pineapple, blood orange liqueur, blanco tequila, Mexican beer, and cilantro) and the Ginger Spice Paloma (grapefruit, Azuñia tequila, ginger, and sparkling grapefruit soda). The restaurant is now open Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m." - Alaena Hostetter