Tia Maria's

Mexican restaurant · Timbergrove

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"With the perfect ratio of chili con carne to cheese to corn tortillas, a single bite of the cheese enchiladas at Tia Maria’s will make you feel like a kid again. Just like the enchiladas, this classic Tex-Mex spot on the border of Spring Branch and Garden Oaks has gone unchanged for decades. A thick blanket of vinyl and plastic covers every table, the queso is more liquid than solid, and the warm salsa arrives in a little plastic molcajete. So bask in the glow of the neon chili lights as you sip a mind-erasing margarita alone at Happy Hour, or with 20 or more friends. And don’t forget to load up at the free soft serve machine on the way out. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

The 15 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Houston
Richard Casteel

4618 Dacoma St, Houston, TX 77092, USA Get directions

tiamariasmex.com

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