"The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation For an authentic Houston experience, head to the Original Ninfa’s on Navigation, where the food is always top-notch and the longtime servers are revered as rock stars. With chef Alex Padilla at the helm, you can expect everything from handmade tamales and grilled octopus salad to mole grilled salmon and oven-roasted chicken enchiladas. Don’t miss the tacos al carbon with a margarita on the side—both are legendary with locals.Grab a patio seat and see who you see—it's not unusual to notice a celebrity or two.Houston has a booming Tex-Mex scene, and Ninfa’s can show you why in a single bite."