El Meson

A little dated interior. Had some parking out front which was nice. Good drinks. Got a good assortment of tapas. All pretty good. Didn’t take picture because it was a work dinner. Got one of the seafood paella which I liked. Wish the rice was crispy though. The staff was attentive and friendly. If you’re craving Spanish tapas I’d give this a try.

Awesome lunch at El Meson! Never had Fish Ceviche that good anywhere, prefect in every way!!! The Paella was also excellent . Best service by Ashley to top the great lunch! El Meson will be our family favorite spot in Rice Village!!

El meson rest was on my list to visit and I’m glad my friend agreed. Valet personnel was very attentive and generous. Quickly welcomed and seated. Promptly greeted by Olivia our server. Food was very very good. Even when server set the expectations about the wait time for paella it came on decent amount of time. Portion was generous, definitely serve more than 2. Everything was delicious.

Free parking in Rice Village is scarce. El Meson’s valet attendant uses cones to take up free spaces that do not belong to this business, even blocking off spaces reserved for other nearby businesses.

What an unexpected nugget we found today! We originally left the hospital heading to Shake Shack, but waiting in traffic turned our attention to this elegant little place, so we pulled in to try it. The parking is super convenient, directly located outside the door. This is a must mention as places in this area are not always easy to park in/find parking. It was mid day after the lunch rush, so that possibly helped us. Tapas, TexMex, Cuban, Latin flare, they have it all! I was super impressed with the decor of this restaurant. Just walking to the doors, you step into a small little Latin world on their pretty patio. Upon entering the doors, there is a wall of crawling ivy that is simply stunning. I love my ivy plants, so this was immediately impressive. We were warmly greeted and seated in a lovely large booth. A Giara (flip-top swing stopper) bottle with water was brought to our table. I thought that was a nice touch. So much more elegant than a regular glass of water. The music playing set the tone for a little Havana scene. You really feel the atmosphere! Our server was excellent. He provided several suggestions on popular items. I ordered the cheese enchilada dinner and my aunt ordered the Tacos al Carbone. We contemplated getting tapas, but decided to keep it with TexMex. Our meal was delicious! Presentation was nice, everything was cooked well, the seasoning was on point, and the portions are a nice size. I was very impressed with our entire experience. I still can’t say enough about the restaurant decor. Everything was top-notch and detailed. Even the table settings were detailed and elegant. I love the ambiance. Though we stopped in for a late lunch wearing our capri pants and flip flops, I can see this place also being a great date night spot. It’s on the finer side of Spanish restaurants, but still cozy and comfortable to be dressed down. Very impressed! Our total for 2 meals and one glass of wine before tip was $68.00. Highly recommend.

This was my second time coming to El Meson and it certainly won’t be my last. The tapas are all exceptional and pack a lot of flavor with each bite. This restaurant serves Spanish food and has an amazing wine list. The quality of the food is outstanding and you can tell they take the time to make it right. We had the paella El meson and it was delicious. I like the rice to be a little more dry it was served a little on the wet side but the flavor and shellfish were on point. The bacons wrapped dates are a healthier option as a dessert and were delicious. Can’t wait to come back and try more of this menu! The staff is always friendly and the restaurant is very clean.

Food was excellent!!! 👌 Waitresses was very hospitable. I went for the pallela, kinda disappointed I would of had to pay for two people just to order it for myself.

Found El Meson while driving around with family on a Sunday. Boy am I glad we stopped here, this place has some fantastic Spanish / Cuban food. Also, being from a family of bread-o-holics this incredible bread, which is there restaurant secret. We ordered three different types of tapes and I ended up enjoying the lamb and sausage tapas the best! So it's great to experience so many different flavors and be apart of some great Houston history too!

What an unexpected nugget we found today! We originally left the hospital heading to Shake Shack, but waiting in traffic turned our attention to this elegant little place, so we pulled in to try it. The parking is super convenient, directly located outside the door. This is a must mention as places in this area are not always easy to park in/find parking. It was mid day after the lunch rush, so that possibly helped us. Tapas, TexMex, Cuban, Latin flare, they have it all! I was super impressed with the decor of this restaurant. Just walking to the doors, you step into a small little Latin world on their pretty patio. Upon entering the doors, there is a wall of crawling ivy that is simply stunning. I love my ivy plants, so this was immediately impressive. We were warmly greeted and seated in a lovely large booth. A Giara (flip-top swing stopper) bottle with water was brought to our table. I thought that was a nice touch. So much more elegant than a regular glass of water. The music playing set the tone for a little Havana scene. You really feel the atmosphere! Our server was excellent. He provided several suggestions on popular items. I ordered the cheese enchilada dinner and my aunt ordered the Tacos al Carbone. We contemplated getting tapas, but decided to keep it with TexMex. Our meal was delicious! Presentation was nice, everything was cooked well, the seasoning was on point, and the portions are a nice size. I was very impressed with our entire experience. I still can't say enough about the restaurant decor. Everything was top-notch and detailed. Even the table settings were detailed and elegant. I love the ambiance. Though we stopped in for a late lunch wearing our capri pants and flip flops, I can see this place also being a great date night spot. It's on the finer side of Spanish restaurants, but still cozy and comfortable to be dressed down. Very impressed! Our total for 2 meals and one glass of wine before tip was $68.00. Highly recommend.

Food is salty and tedious... overpriced The service is average... Ambiance is good, near rice village, can have a walk after dinner

This place has been around for over 2 decades and has always been pretty consistent. They have a combination of Mexican & Cuban dishes to choose from, I usually op for the Cuban dishes which are my fave. The food is good quality, savory and ambiance is low key. If you're look for a place that's quiet and not so crowded this is for you. It's also family friendly but a little on the nicer side from your normal family establishments.

The food was very good but nothing to say wow. Had the lechon lunch plate. Great combination. The tortilla española was excellent. The Sandwich cubano was dead on. I think it is overpriced specially since I've been to Miami a few times and you would buy the same food for 1/3 of the price. The flan was very well made. The service was ok. Lost of seating and I assume the Havana Room is for smoking cigars. Overall I do recommend this place and would come back just not as often as I would like.

Great food and a reasonable price. Service is also great. Love the roasted pork, like the Cuban style. It is delicious.

Great atmosphere, quiet on a Wednesday night! We enjoyed the pork belly, nacho cabana, cuban salad, and the pork cutlet.

Ate dinner here with a work colleague. Nice atmosphere, friendly and efficient servers. Varied menu ... tapas, Cuban, Mexican, seafood, meat, and pork. All tasty. We had the Albindigas (meatballs), squid, and gambas (shrimp) with garlic to start, and then the Sea bass and lamb chops for entrées. Bread tasty too. Not inexpensive, but I thought it was decent value. Fairly empty just before 6 pm on a week night, so did not need our reservation.

I recently visited El Meson on a Sunday evening. We were greeted by the hostess into a welcoming atmosphere...cozy lighting, comfortable booths, and pleasant decor. Our server was reserved but professional and cordial. He was well-informed on the menu's offerings and answered our questions quickly. Everything we ordered arrived fast! My Osso Buco was decent, but a little pricey for "decent." In all fairness, I'm not typically a veal eater. The meat was tender and juicy. It had a subtle flavor that wasn't bad at all, but it definitely wasn't my favorite. It may be right up someone else's alley. The goat cheese mash and spinach were fantastic. The nachos, enchiladas, salad, etc. were also enjoyable. Overall, the service, ambiance, and food were worth the visit. I'd be open to returning to try additional options on the menu.

Sleeper restaurant to be honest. Food is great. Service is decent. Ambiance is very "walk to your neighborhood restaurant" which is one of the things I love. The food is a variety from Cuban, Tex-Méx, seafood, and Tapas. I always order the same thing the Lubina (sea bass in a garlic butter sauce. Vegetables and potatoes). I also ordered a mango margarita this time which was perfection! I tried the plantains and they have the perfect sear! Sharing my sleeper restaurant but don't crowd it up ok?

We've been visiting the area for about a year for the unfortunate reason of MD Anderson appointments. Rice University Village is close to the Hilton where we stay and there's a free shuttle so we keep trying new places. This was our first trip to this restaurant and I wish I had skipped lunch so that I could've tried a few tapas selections. The wine list, or should I say book, is comprehensive and will please any taste. I can see this as a place to explore the tapas offerings and try new wines with friends or family. It has a real neighborhood feel and family owned vibe, although I don't know if that's true. We were surprised to be served a light dinner salad before the meal. The dressing was delicate and delicious and my only complaint is that I wanted more of it. I had the Solomillo which was fantastic. Butterflied meat is so easy to overcook but mine was done to perfection. It was well grilled and very juicy. The onions were a delicious addition to the meat. I don't know how you're supposed to eat them but I added the white rice to my black beans (served in the little bowl). It was a wonderful bite to me. My husband had the Pollo Salteado which was perfectly grilled chicken served with fragrant green bell peppers and onions. I snuck a little bite and both of us chose well. There was no room for dessert but I was definitely tempted. My advice is to go hungry and they will fix that.

Went to El Meson for my birthday. For starters, my wife and I split the pulpo al ajillo (octopus sautéed in EVOO with garlic and peppers). For our main, we had the arroz negro paella (cuttlefish ink infused bomba rice, shrimp, squid, scallop) and we split a bottle of Albariño (white) wine. There was more than enough food for two people and we didn't even make a dent in the serving size! The food was excellent and I've wanted to try black paella forever. Parking is a little tight around Rice Village so you might have a block or two walk. First time to El Meson, but definitely will go again!

Came here by accident but was not disappointed. My margarita was great and I tried the croquetas and those were delicious. The waitress had great recommendations of the tapas. My friend wanted some nachos of fajita so we tried those but I will say I would not have personally ordered that. The nachos were ok. There was so many more tapas that looked great on the menu. The crowd was definitely a little older but would try again if I'm in the area.

Very interesting place and food , service was good very attentive, place looked very peaceful and nice

Really bad experience and NOT a good food for how much we paid for the special plate for that night. $60 dlls each (3 people) for a white fish with nacho cheese . It was suck . I made a reservation for my wife birthday. I ask them when I did the reservation if they had something for her and they told me Yes. After I pay $300 dlls for the bill MY WIFE NEVER GOT ANY PIECE OF CAKE FOR HER BIRTHDAY On the top of that, when we got there no body was in the area where I park the car. I man walk all the way to our table asking for his money for the parking . He made me go outside and pay him at front. Also I had to call the waitress more than 3 times because, never put attention to our needs. En Español: Realmente una mala experiencia y NO es buena la comida por lo que pagamos por el plato especial para esa noche. $60 dlls cada uno (3 personas) por un pescado blanco con queso nacho . Fue una porquería . Hice una reserva para el cumpleaños de mi esposa. Les pregunté cuando hice la reservación, si tenían algo para ella y me dijeron que sí. Después de pagar $300 dlls por la factura MI ESPOSA NUNCA RECIBIÓ NINGÚN PEDAZO DE (pastel, cake )PARA SU CUMPLEAÑOS Además, cuando llegamos, no había ningúna persona en la zona donde estacioné el coche. Un hombre camino hasta nuestra mesa pidiendo dinero para el estacionamiento (sin nada de ética). Me hizo salir y pagarle al frente. Además tuve que llamar al mesero más de 3 veces porque nunca prestó atención a nuestras necesidades..

It was my first time trying Cuban food and I really liked it. I already love plantains so, I ordered a Cuban dish that included it and was delicious. The service was great and the food came in a timely manner.

Saturday, February 3 my family and I decided to try a new restaurant My husband picked the restaurant El Meson, We walked in, and we seated ourselves, which was fine. Our waiter was very pleasant. He brought us our menus. we were trying to make a decision on what to order when I had to leave with the baby because both my husband and I forgot the diaper bag. Needless to say I had to leave and go back home and take care of some business and come back with the diaper bag. When we come back into the restaurant I met with a very rude hostess she asked oh, can I help you? and before I can even answer she actually placed her body in front of my baby and I to wear we would have to walk around and she looked at me. She goes oh am I in your way? very rude very rude and the only thing I could say was yes, you are in my way. She stepped aside we went back to our table where my husband was sitting, you know out of all the restaurants we have in Houston I don't wanna go back and especially with her attitude, The hostess is basically the gatekeeper of the establishment she needs to be retrained or fired. I noted other customers coming into the establishment and she would greet them. I'll take my business somewhere else thank you.

The food was very good but portions were small for the price. On top they added another 6% food tax which confused me being from FL. Ended paying $240 tab for Cuban food for four.

My friend and I had dinner here last weekend and ordered from the HRW menu. I was a little worried about the service from reading some of the recent reviews, but we had a really good experience. Our waitress was attentive, water glasses were kept full, etc. I had the award winning Caesar salad and it was okay. It tasted fine, but I don't know what made it award winning lol. The salmon with asparagus and mashed potatoes was amazing! The salmon was crispy on the outside, but very tender on the inside. Not sure if it was cooked medium but it was so good. The seasoning was great and the asparagus was al dente which I love. I would definitely order this dish again. The tres leches cake was decent, but not the best I've ever had. It could have used a little bit more milk. I need the milk to ooze out of the cake when I press my fork into it lol.

I absolutely love the Spanish/Mexican restaurant. Everything about this restaurant is top notch. Their food and drinks are delicious. They also give back to the community certain times of the year- which I love. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the service was fantastic! I will be back soon

Great paella, and of course I forgot a pic--you do have to order for 2 though, so if you want paella, plan accordingly. Ours was great! We did have some sublime ceviche, and nice croquettes too, as tapas, and the wine list is serviceable. The flan was worth the order for dessert. Next time, I'm going to try one of the Cuban entrees and my wife is going to hit a fish entree with a few tapas more too. Can't wait to return to Houston, as we live in Austin.

Fantastic restaurant! Combination of Spanish and Cuban dishes! We were a group of 4 and had great service during a busy Friday night. The waiter was prompt and served us well. We all enjoyed our food including desert. I had steak, spinach, plantains and crem brûlée. Can't wait to go back!

Food: MmmmmmmmmM!!! Service: very friendly, Mallory great job. Ambiance: Cuban, Latin..,,, Cleanliness: great. Price: very pricey! Two appetizers, one entree, one lemon drink. (No alcohol), One dessert. Cost with 18% tip. $99 plus change. Will go again , probably yes. A&F

Service was good.. but food .. umm didn't taste like authentic Cuban . I would skip if you want Cuban food. They have other non Cuban dishes that perhaps are better. But for me..overpriced for rice beans maduros and meat. My husband had the lechon which was flavorful but a bit greasy .. not worth 27$. I had the solomillo.. the onions gave it flavor other than that.. nothing special for 28$.. Disappointed. On a positive note they have a nice wine list.

The Ropa Vieja was very good! It was flavorful and tender. Service was fast and the ambiance was nice.

Never disappoints! Food always tight on point! Best black beans & plaintains in town.

My first time there and definitely won't be my last. Their paella was on the spot. Their iberico ham reminded me of Spain.

Ordered a fajita quesadilla for $20 and only received 5 tortilla chips melted cheese. Spoke with the manager and said we were paying for the "exquisite" tortilla and fajita. Took the order back and got my money back, horrible place. Don't waste your money here!

El meson rest was on my list to visit and I'm glad my friend agreed. Valet personnel was very attentive and generous. Quickly welcomed and seated. Promptly greeted by Olivia our server. Food was very very good. Even when server set the expectations about the wait time for paella it came on decent amount of time. Portion was generous, definitely serve more than 2. Everything was delicious.

"This place is a joke," not only that they're charging for parking $5.00 even knowing with a party reservation they have no customer service etiquette, and should learn what is to treat customers with respect. Service isn't put with a price'' it should be given as part of the hospitality. We made a reservation of 10 people for a birthday girl. My family aren't from the US, they're visiting and never had bad service like this. We requested split bills for personal reasons and are request should be provided with no issues or excuses. We'' spend today $538.00 this is more than others spent here in a night per person I bet. Let me add the food is great, but the service isn't no so!! What we requested should be given instead they blame the owner for this problem, Mr. Garcia.

Hard to find a good Spanish tapas place in Houston. The chicken croquettes are yummy, and don't get me started with the paella. We don't typically take leftovers home, this time we did. Only thing that didn't quite make the mark was the tortilla española. Bit in the dry side. Either way love this place.

Terrific experience! The staff were extremely professional and courteous. The food was delicious as well. We went for restaurant week and ordered a variety of plates. We enjoyed the appetizers the most, not to say the main course wasn't memorable! The bar area has a rustic and elegant look which makes it great for a date night

Always looking for something out of the ordinary and we stumbled across El Meson and so glad we did!! Our server was awesome and she suggested a signature salad that was outstanding. We had the bacon wrapped stuffed dates and the quail appetizer , both were outstanding and loaded with flavor. We chose to split the Carne Asada and the portion was huge and the steak was cooked perfectly and extremely tender. I would highly recommend El Meson if you are looking for a great dining experience !! Ps the wine list is huge

Good food and service. A Rive Village staple. We recommend this great Cuban restaurant. Ambiance is very nice. Also great bar.

The entrée that I had must've been prepared by a five-year-old who had never tasted Mexican food before but read about it in an encyclopedia once. It reminds me of the worst Mexican food I ever had which was in Florida, Tampa Bay had to be specific I felt at that time the meal was prepared in the microwave, this time the meal seems to be prepared under a hot lamp. I wouldn't consider that an upgrade. Whatever you do do not eat at this restaurant. I am ashamed as a Hispanic person to even have finished the meal, it was only because I was hungry and I had flown in that day without eating lunch. Do not even entertain this restaurant. I had to ask the waiter for nachos they seem not to be on the standard delivery, however at a fine dining restaurant as this appears to be you wouldn't expect it but nevertheless the weight staff was not overwhelming.

We eat here very few months. Love the food. Great Cuban! Service and ambiance are lovely.

My girlfriend and I visited with a very good family friend on a Saturday night. It was easy for us to make an online reservation for our desired time. All three of us were excited to try the restaurant out for our first time. I will save you the drama; and just say that the food was very, very enjoyable, and we are looking forward to having another dinner at El Meson over the holidays. Now the drama; once we were seated it was easily 10 minutes before anybody greeted us at our table. I suppose another table was a couple of locals, because they got sat at least 5 minutes after us, but yet they were greeted, ordered, and had their drinks before us. Nonetheless; once we were greeted, the server did not seem very happy, energetic, or pleasant. We almost walked out after the servers first visit to our table due to our perception of the server's attitude. We stayed and really, really liked our meals with the exception that my girlfriend's salad had a "rubber band" in it. Once we notified the server, he picked it up without any apology and communicated with the food runner. They brought us a replacement and everything else was fine after that. I just thought it was odd to not even receive an apology from the server, or even better yet an apology from the manager. I was dumbfounded as to how this was not ever brought to the manager's attention, otherwise the manager would have surely stopped by our table. I did see the manager visit a couple other tables, and also saw the chef interact with a table. I originally ordered the "Ropa Vieja", but to my astonishment, they were not serving it that night. Wow! Kind of like a "Pizza Restaurant" not serving Pepperoni Pizza! I ended up ordering the Carne Asada Ala Tampiquena. It was FANTASTIC! Probably one of my best meals in the last few months. It will be difficult to order the "Ropa Vieja" after having the Carne Asada Ala Tampiquena! In Summary; Great Food, but service experience was completely lacking for a $200 dinner. We had a "Rocky Visit", but at the end of the day we left talking about how good the food was, and that it would be worthwhile to give them another visit and the opportunity to earn a 5 Star Rating.

My husband and I were out walking and stopped by here for lunch. I have been before but it was years ago. We were greeted by the owner, who was lovely! The food was delicious! We cannot wait to return!

This tapas/spanish restaurant is located in Rice Village. Metered parking is available, and 2 hour free parking in one of the two garages within a block or two of the restaurant. There are a few spots that are free after 6pm but they're usually all filled up especially on the weekends. El Meson is in an old building; when you walk inside it smells old. The carpet is a strange dark color and there is just a musty feel to the restaurant. There is a rather large private room to the side that can be requested for any reservations free of cost. It's got its own dedicated built-in bar, but again sports that same sad carpet and smell. The room also has its own doors with large windows that open up onto the patio. The patio is directly adjacent to parking and the street, though, so I'm not sure in hot Houston how often it would actually be nice to sit out there. The food is, in short, mediocre. The highlights are 1) the drinks and 2) the dessert. But it's quite difficult to make bad dessert in my opinion. Patatas Bravas - sour; not very flavorful. bland. Nachos del Mar - soggy nachos. overcooked low quality shrimp. goat cheese mashed potatoes - surprisingly very little hint of goat cheese taste. flan - a bit too much on the sweet side. flourless chocolate cake - can't tell that it's flourless at all; definitely recommend this one.

Best kept secret in the Village. It's not young, loud, or brash. Rather, it's the kind of place to take a date, not find one. With an aura of quality in the air, it will leave your dinner companion with a favorable impression. As we were promptly seated, the waiter asked if we would like a drink. With a bolero as background music, something cool sounded good and the Mojito was up for negotiation. I asked what kind of rum and he replied: Bacardi. Nope, not for me. As a rule, I steer clear of run-of-the-mill rum and asked for - I really don't know why - Havana Club. He responded with a sheepish "let me see what I can do". I thought if this guy comes back and pulls a rabbit out of his hat with HC, I would be impressed. In case you haven't heard, Cuban Rum remains a political taboo. Instead, he returned and countered with a recommendation from the bartender: Ron Zacapa. I knew this to be an award-winning rum from Guatemala, recognized the value of their offer and closed on this deal as soon as I could. Perfection ensued with well-chosen Cuban music, outstanding mojitos, excellent bread and butter, delicious ceviche and their signature paella. Most importantly, I was impressed with the waiter's willingness to make it happen. How many places nowadays serve drinks and/or menu items only one way, their way? As if everything was already made and there was no room for personal preference. That is as far as we went on this trip and I will happily stand with the regulars from here on out.

The food was pretty good but the reason I give it a low rating is their inability to provide for handicapped persons. I have a really bad mobility issue that I can't walk without a cane or walker. The restaurant had 5 or 6 open parking spots in front of the restaurant but told me I had to park across the street or a block away in the bank parking lot. The only way they would let me park in one of the open spots is if I paid the 7.00 parking fee. I don't mind the fee but I really, really find it offensive that they do not have any handicapped parking in front of their facility. When I left the restaurant, there were still 4 or 5 open parking places. BTW, I was not the only person in the restaurant that needed the parking. I ran into another lady that was in a walker. In this day and age, this is totally unacceptable.

The ambiance of El Meson was great! It was quaint, intimate and the air conditioner and decorations were on point. The wine was delicious and service was great. Unfortunately the paella fell short. It was average but nothing to write home about. Paella is supposed to have a nice crust on it and a depth of flavor. It missed the boat... Not terrible but not memorable. I would come again but try something else on the menu.

This is a great place and a virtual Houston institution. They are celebrating their 40 anniversary as a business in Houston, serving eclectic mix of Spanish and cubano dishes....they are famous for their Great tapas and paellas. The ambiance is chill with spacious seating and low key lighting, tasteful artwork, the music is a tasteful Latin selections from across the continent. Give them a try, in the cut throat houston inner loop restaurant scene...they have thrived despite hurricanes, deep freezes, power outages and a year long pandemic....check them out ! There is a major celebration on Sunday, May 16th, they will be hosting a mega paella party in the front of the restaurant! Come on by!

There is zero straw etiquette, we were handed straws without a napkin wrapped around, service was tremendously slow. We are vegetarian, ordered the spinach mushroom quesadillas, spinach was barely wilted, the mushrooms were rubbery. The plantain nachos- there was a unripe sourness to the plantains, the cheese the use becomes plastic-ey within a matter of minutes. They offer this Chile con queso- STRAIGHT UP VELVEETA. The prices at this restaurant are of that of prime dining" however there was nothing here that felt as that of a fine dining experience. They have this spicy sauce I asked for which made my meal edible. For the area, the prices, there is no effort being out in the kitchen, what they need to do is revamp this place. It's no longer a cute "hole in the wall". It's outdated with recipes that need to be worked on. I did appreciate the family vibe. My favorite part was my coke. My

Came here for dinner on a Friday night. Vibe is very lowkey. Mostly an older crowd. Parking is typical for rice village area. Street parking, $5 valet, or 2 hour complimentary garage parking. We had the flambé queso, shrimp enchiladas and skirt steak. Pretty good overall Waiter was great. No complaints there. Margaritas were good. Not my fave Cuban spot but i would be back

Great restaurant with amazing food and drinks! The calamari is delicious and the Spanish nachos with plantains are the BOMB!

This restaurant is a traditional Spanish style that offer indoor and outdoor seating. The have a lunch special with affordable prices. Of you would like guacamole you would have request for it as it is no longer on the menu. The salsa was hot in temperature and very tasty. The salad had a really good dressing:l we orders the snapper with roasted vegetables and potatoes and it was mediocre as a whole. However the potatoes were seasoned well. The other entree was chicken with garlic and white rice back beans and plantains. The experience as a whole was mediocre and I don't see myself c visiting this establishment again unless all the other Spanish restaurants close.

El Meson is one of my favorite Houston restaurants. The food is delicious and imaginative. Two thumbs up for the paella. The wine list reflects the owners' knowledge as wine connoisseurs. Service is always attentive without being obtrusive. Even at the height of service hours on a weekend, diners can still carry on a conversation. I highly recommend this Houston gem to anyone who likes Cuban or Spanish food.

Ambiance was nice. Service was good. Tapas we're very delicious however the Paella was super watery and there was no socarrat which makes me question if the paella was actually made in the paella pan that was served on. If I was to come here again it would only be for wine great tapa selection.

Uno de mis lugares preferidos! Definitivamente el lugar a dónde iría siempre es a el Meson restaurant. Tiene una variedad de platillos. Todos deliciosos Las tapas de albondigas de ternera, los hongos al ajillo , el chorizo riojano son unos de nuestros preferidos. Mi platillo favorito El pollo al ajillo , la enslada con salmon y esparragod , la sopa de Arroz con frijoles.... En fin , todo ahí es delicioso