Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina

I really enjoyed my visit to Goode Co. Cantina on I-10! The salad and tortilla soup were both fantastic, and the avocado was soooo yummy — fresh and flavorful. The only challenge was parking, since the lot (and even the extra spaces) were completely full. I had to wait for someone to leave before I could get a spot. Once inside, though, the food made up for it, and I’d happily come back again.

Stopped by for a late lunch while visiting Houston for a Rice football game. The food was delicious and the service excellent. We've visited their seafood location before and it was wonderful as well. Will return again next time we're in town.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant! I worked at the Mason Jar a few years before it closed and I was pleasantly surprised with the transformation into Goode Co. The brick columns still line the window and brought back so many memories. We arrived just before the after-church crowd and enjoyed a wonderful brunch - La Guisada and Migas with a Cold Brew to wash it down. Everything was packed with flavor, not too spicy, and made with fresh ingredients making this one of my new favorite spots. Our server, Amy, was able to take good care of us while also serving a 10-top, giving us the time to enjoy our food with only a few interruptions for drink refills and table clearing. I'm looking forward to going back for the dinner experience.

Our server, Alejandro, was top notch. He was attentive and very patient. His suggestions were spot on. Our food was excellent. Everything was cooked perfectly. The blueberry pecan pancakes were such a yummy treat! Don't forget to try the lemonades, we got one of each and were not disappointed. For dessert we tried the churros and Tres Leches cake both delicious!!!! I highly recommend, and will definitely go back!

Goode Co. Cantina was truly an experience — and one I won’t forget anytime soon. The customer service here is absolutely next level. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth, professionalism, and such great energy from the staff. Everyone was attentive, helpful, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do — and that makes a huge difference. One heads-up: the wait can be long — even if it’s just you and one other person. I highly recommend making a reservation in advance, otherwise you’re left hoping for a spot at the bar (which, to be fair, is a nice vibe if you get lucky). But trust me — don’t just show up and expect to be seated quickly, especially during dinner hours. The restaurant itself is beautiful, modern, and very clean. Everything was super well-kept and had a great ambiance — whether you’re on a date, out with friends, or just exploring Houston’s food scene. Now for the food: I ordered a salad, and it blew me away. It was full of rich flavor and unexpected little pairings that complemented each other perfectly. You can tell they put thought and care into each ingredient — not just your typical “throw it in a bowl” salad. The menu seemed really well-crafted, and the portions were great too. And just to add to the uniqueness of the night — while we were eating, a bad thunderstorm rolled in and the restaurant actually lost power! But even then, the staff handled it with so much grace and professionalism. They kept everything running as smoothly as possible, still checking in on us, still keeping the vibe light. It honestly didn’t even take away from the experience. That kind of calm under pressure says a lot about the management and team. Overall, I’m really glad I went — it was a cool experience and a great place to try once. For me personally, it may not be a regular spot I return to, but I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun night out with great service, great food, and a lively Houston atmosphere.

Very homey. My server was the best and very patient with answering all of my questions. The food is okay, like most Tex-Mex place. Their brunch menu is better than lunch. Love their Mexican coffee though. Fulfilling meal for a long day.

This is probably the best Mexican food I have ever had. The chips are perfect. The salsa is amazing and so different. It is made with fire roasted tomatoes and served hot. It is so amazing. I want to drink it from a straw. I got the beef enchiladas. Best I have ever had. Wait staff were amazing.

If you are a fan of Goode Co (which I am) you will love it. Has a little bit of seafood and taqueria along with additional items. Chips and Salsa when you sit down, excellent service and the food was perfect (and consistent). We eat and the Taqueria often and tried the Kitchen for the first time and were happy to have another place to add to the list. We went at lunch- parking was a bit of a hassle, but we did go at noon..... We both had the Tacos al Carbon - chicken and beef and both were fantastic. Served a little different here than at the Taqueria, they have a fajita set up- sour cream, cheese alongside.

Love it! Everything was wonderful, the food, the service, and the mad dog margarita! Would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Been here twice for a work lunch and the service is consistent very fast and attentive. Great smell of flavorful food as soon as you walk in the door! What we ordered : Fajita - so yummy Tortilla soup bowl Appetizer - chicken taquitos Shrimp Quesadilla Green chicken enchiladas Cheese enchilada with a crispy taco All dishes and were yummy!!! You can t go wrong with any of their dishes Definitely recommend for a good Tex mex!

$22 for a Margarita way too expensive Good fun but pricey visited West Gray location good service

Hadn't been here in an awhile, but they never disappoint. The service was fast, the food was good, and the drinks were strong. Even though the restaurant was busy, our server, LaKenya, didn't miss a beat. She was very friendly and checked on us regularly. The kitchen was rocking and rolling. They ended up sending out our fajitas too quick, but the plates are hot and continue to cook. We wanted medium rare, so had we kept them, by the time we started to eat they'd be well done. Without hesitation, La Kenya took them back and told us to let her know when we were ready. I actually almost said we'd just keep them, but the look on my face must've said something different. La Kenya reassured me that it was ok and took them back. Food: Queso- was a little thick for me, but I always add salsa Fajitas - cooked to perfection Category 5 Tortilla soup - my absolute favorite. I add in all the extras

Even though this is located on the Katy Freeway feeder, the door faces the opposite direction and feels like a hideaway for upper class Bunker Hill types. We love sitting at the Bar which has an elegant hunting lodge vibe and sharing a plate of Fajitas. My husband loves their spicy Margaritas made with poblano liqueur and taijin seasoning. The chips are great and go well with the warm salsa. Goode Co Cantina has a playground outside so that's where the families with small kids tend to congregate, making the bar area a relatively peaceful place to eat and drink.

Mexican dining elevated. Service and atmosphere: This is very modern and stylish restaurant with great references to Mexico throughout. They offer many seating options. There is also outside patio space to enjoy in the evening. The restaurant has swanky bar area at the entrance. Food and drinks: They have well designed menu with many familiar Mexican dishes and drinks. The food was prepared very well and was nicely presented as well. Good flavours and seasoning gave this Tex Mex food extra depth. Without going into too much details, both dishes were ordered were very tasty. Pricing: $$/$$$ and definitely worth it to come back here for more delicious food

Service and interior atmosphere is really great! Our server was very friendly and nice. The chips and salsa is really the star of our meal here during our latest visit. A couple friends wanted to try out some good fajitas around the area and Goode Co came to mind. The beef fajitas were delicious. It's probably just not possible since there were multiple meats on the plate but unfortunately the plate did not come out sizzling like we are used to seeing.

Really nice vibe in the restaurant itself. Service was nice. We went for brunch and the food was just ok. I wouldn't get the tacos again as the corn tortillas were really dry and thick. But would totally go back and try something else for sure.

I came here for a work dinner, having read many recommendations about Goode Co. being way better than the well-known El Tiempo and Ninfa's. My boss was visiting from Europe and her favorite is Mexican, so I wanted to show her a Houston Tex-Mex favorite. On a Monday night, they were fairly busy with a couple of birthdays being celebrated. The restaurant layout is slightly confusing. The parking lot is a horseshoe around the restaurant building, and you enter in through the back side (away from I-10), then walk halfway through the building and between tables to get to the hostess stand that leads to the main dining area. We were a bit confused on this as first-timers but hopefully these instructions will help someone! Upon being seated, we were served complimentary chips and salsa. They only have red salsa and no green. The chips were hot and crispy, and tasted great dipped in the red salsa. For drinks, we ordered margaritas. They have multiple sizes - I got the pint (medium) Damn Goode Margarita. This was a good margarita, but had a lot of ice, so the margarita serving itself was much smaller compared to the cup. Probably my fault for ordering on the rocks instead of frozen. As an appetizer, we shared the regular chile con queso with no add-ons. It was served with a portion of fried flour tortilla chips, which paired well with the silky queso. The serving size was very generous. For my entree, I ordered the No. 2, which comes with your choice of taco al carbon (beef, chicken, or carnitas), a chicken enchilada, and a tamale. The portion was huge, and I struggled to finish it after downing a bunch of chips, salsa, and queso. I chose the beef for my taco al carbon, and it was filled with fajita meat, served with fajita fixins. The tamale was very tasty and I liked the taste of their masa. The enchilada was likewise very good. My main complaint here was that our server was overly attentive. This isn't a bad problem to have, but it became borderline annoying and we felt rushed. I was having a 1 on 1 dinner with my boss and we were deeply engaged in conversation, but our waitress constantly came by. At the start of the meal, we hadn't even had a chance to look at the menu and she came by twice ready to take our drink orders. Upon getting our margaritas, we wanted to enjoy them with our chips and salsa, but our waitress came by another couple times to ask if we were ready to order. Even if it wasn't her intention, the perception was that she was rushing us to order, eat, and GTFO. This was slightly embarrassing with my boss from Europe, where the custom is to sit and leisurely enjoy your meal with your company over 2+ hours. I'm glad I have now found another good option for Tex Mex in Houston. The well-known option in the city have grown their prices to become very steep, and the prices here were actually somewhat reasonable. The food quality was really good and I'd be down to try more. With my main issue here being with our server, I'm hoping this was specific to her and not the entire waitstaff. I'll definitely be back, either here or their other locations, to try more of their dishes.

The food was absolutely amazing! Atmosphere was fun! Enjoyed everything including the service!

A wonderful experience at Goode Co.! We ordered the queso and couldn't get enough of the delicious thick chips and pickled jalapeños that come with it- the perfect queso combo! I also tried the No. 2 plate, which was a variety platter. Everything was delicious! Our waiter was very friendly, and service was excellent. Definitely will be back next time I'm in Houston!

I visited this location on a Wednesday evening. They were surprisingly busy! We had the Texas Redfish and the Mahi Mahi. Both were delicious, well cooked and well seasoned. I was told the seasonal vegetable was something different than what arrived at the table but it was still good. The environment was unexpectedly loud with the high ceilings and packed dining room so conversation was very difficult. All in all this was a great place to grab seafood in Houston metro but would skip it if you're looking for a quiet meal.

The service was very nice and my waitress refilled my diet coke without me asking. I was seated promptly and the inside of the restaurant is well decorated, its a cozy vibe. If you are vegetarian, the options are subpar, only one item that wasn't cheese based. However, the veggie fajitas were very good and flavorful! It seemed a bit overpriced for the flavor of the food but you are paying for the overall vibe.

This place should have 5 stars! Honestly the best beef fajitas I've ever had. I can't complain about anything. The salsas were delicious. Chips and tortillas were fresh. The vibe was really cute too. Will definitely be back. :)

This place used to fry in palm oil. They changed to vegetable / canola mix without ever saying a word. What a shame. Wonder what else they are cutting cost on. That use to be a big differentiator. Won't come here anymore. I'm sure they don't care because all they care about are profits and not people - that the only reason make this switch. No longer a place people can dine at and avoid seed oils. Chips taste different and feel horrible the next day after eating them - wish they said something

I went to lunch yesterday and they unable to seat us because apparently all the tables were reserved. The only place that was available was a communal table or a high table at the bar. There were not reserved signs on any tables and they (hostesses) were not willing to try and accommodate us. There is no reason to go back.

I loved the pork carnitas but lately the food is delivered lukewarm, lacking flavor and rushed. But I kept coming back because I thought, it's just an off night. The chicken enchiladas verde dish was dry and looked reheated in the microwave. (Plate warm but the inside cold). The food and service are not off... it's constant. Service is borderline fast food "can I retake your order" and the attention to details are off. I have an avocado allergy and let it know in my reservation as we as informed when I ordered. But yet- guacamole was served with the "sides". I asked for a replacement because I couldn't eat it with guacamole touching everything... I waited and waited, and received it after asking for it twice. To top it off, I was charged $4 for the addition side. I can understand and agree with a restaurant charging for "extras" but this was their mistake! The guacamole side was left untouched. To make matters worse, the bill was presented with the card reader in hand for me to pay immediately. They make you feel "awkward" to want to review the charges on the bill. Not sure if there was a change in management but it's just not the same "Goode" quality. It's too bad, the food and service used to be so good, but in Houston.., there are better choices out there for Mexican.

Reservations recommended! Food and service is excellent! The empanadas are terrific., and the enchiladas were wonderful!

Good food,always good service! We take our great grandchildren there because they love it, especially the queso. I love the tacos Al carbon, my husband likes a mixture of everything. The waiter staff is wonderful, they take good care of us!

It was a last minute decision to have lunch here and it did not disappoint! Food was delicious. The salsa is served warmed & the chips were great! We ordered chicken enchiladas, cheese enchiladas and COMIDA DELUXE platter "with (¼ lb) beef fajitas, smoked chicken flauta, handmade tamale, served with tortillas" the fajitas were very tender, the flauta had a yummy chicken smoky flavor and the pork tamale was amazing! My family and I enjoyed the beautiful decor and the service was phenomenal. Lunch time was busy & our server kept checking on us. Will be returning soon!!

We are having Father's Day dinner. This place is great. Mundo aka Paco is a wonderful server. He was prompt and attentive. The service was friendly and food was delicious. Red fish is the best dish. A great place for dinner and drinks with friends. Love it!!!!!!

I would just like to say that Mundo is THE best server ever! We've had him since his first week at Goode Co. and requested him ever since. My bestie and I go visit him once a week and knows what we want when we want. A waiter, so personable is refreshing to see now days! Goode Co is lucky to have him because he is the reason for us coming back. I recommend having him as a waiter next time as long as I'm not there!

For all you Houstonians who remember The Mason Jar, it is now Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina. Not every restaurant can be a 5 star experience, but this one was very close. I would give 4.5 stars if I could, but I can't give a full 5. The space has been beautifully remodeled with lots of windows and a nice Mexican flare. There is a decent sized bar at the entrance with several tables lining the outer perimeter. The main dining area, separate from the bar, has table and booth seating options. The restaurant itself is not very big, but they do a good job with the space available. It is a shotgun style structure, so you can see the entire dining area from any table. First off, the service was fantastic! We were well taken care of and never had empty drinks, chips or salsa. Margaritas, chips and salsa are so important for a good Mexican restaurant. This is why I am only giving 4 stars. I wasn't "wowed" on these items. The "Damn Good Margarita" was more sweet tasting than tart and didn't seem to be very strong. They serve them in a regular pint style glass. I was surprised it wasn't in a Mexican style glass. The chips are thin and crispy with a light coating of salt. The red salsa is warm and smokey with a slight sweet undertone. It's not the best salsa I've ever had, but it was better after I added a little salt to the dip cup. GCK&C has verde salsa upon request. Not a fan of this salsa since I prefer the creamier green salsa, but others at the table enjoyed it. For my meal, I ordered the No. 2 plate. It comes with one Enchilada, one taco al carbon, one tamale, rice and beans. I was able to substitute the tamale for a crispy ground beef taco. I wanted a plain cheese enchilada, but I was served a chicken enchilada instead. I did not send it back because I think the confusion was on my part. I didn't communicate well at the start of my order. It was good, but it wasn't what I originally wanted. Again, not our servers fault. The crispy beef taco was in a delicious shell. It was the best crispy taco I have ever eaten. Many times, those type items get soggy, but this one stayed crispy and it was filled with a good amount of tasty toppings. The beef fajita taco al carbon was seasoned well and rolled in a flour tortilla. I only had one bite since I was full, so I get to enjoy leftovers for lunch today. The rice and beans were okay. My rice had some hard pieces in it and the beans didn't have much flavor. I don't typically eat more than one bite of beans, so it wasn't a huge deal personally. I was more disappointed in the rice. All in all, I would go back to GCK&C. I loved the atmosphere, the music they played, the service, the portions are large and the meal itself was good. I know how to doctor the salsa to fit my tastebuds and next time I would get a higher quality margarita.

Great food and service, sat on patio and it was a great experience...even in the Houston heat. Excellent service too.

Out and about with the guys while the wifey was meeting with her writers group. Know what that means? Yes, time to get some Mexican food. This was my first time coming here, and right away I knew I was gonna like it here. The salsa is red and it comes out warm, it was delicious! We added a large order of queso, that was what you expect from queso. Good but not great, but I didn't think they needed to come out with sharks teeth. (Fried flour tortilla cut into triangles) Let's get to the whole reason this place gets 5stars from me. The Carnitas platter, the fried pork cones out and looks like a fajita platter, but that pork was so tender and delicious! The menu states that the carnitas is marinated for 3 days and it is marinated to perfection! If you ever come here, you don't even have to look at the menu, just order the carnitas! Trust me, you will thank me later. That's all for now, as I need to go into a food coma from eating too much carnitas.

We went here for cinco de Mayo for the first time and the food/service did not disappoint! I got the beef enchiladas and it was delicious. The flavors were 100! Our friends got fish tacos and the grilled chicken salad and they all equally enjoyed their food as well and were very satisfied. Definitely recommend this restaurant, their Mexican food is really good!

I LOVED this place! The salsa was delicious. I like spicy, this wasn't, but I didn't care because it was so damn tasty! My BF and I stopped at the new Yale location in the Heights for brunch and it did not disappoint. I ordered La Guisada and the pork was so soft and had such great flavor. My BF ordered Carnitas con Papas. I didn't taste his but he said he really loved it. I am a big fan of cafe de olla and was surprised when the waiter said they had it. The waiter was wonderful btw. GREAT service. The place was so cute and the music that was playing was great! It was a fun little brunch date for us and we would definitely hit this place up again. Ps. Fresh homemade tortillas, reminded me of my Grandma's. Legit! Like they have a grandma in the kitchen rolling these suckers out! Haha

Worst Tamales I have ever had, basically all masa or breading with a sliver of meat inside one end...yuck too many Mexican places to ever go there again...

A business lunch of 7, excellent service, food and ambiance. I ordered the REDFISH ON THE HALF SHELL it was well seasoned and cooked perfectly, others had the TAMPIQUEÑA Subbed Filet, LAGUNA MADRE SHRIMP and enchilada plates. The warm salsa and queso were delicious. I love their PORK & GREEN CHILE EMPANADAS as well. I would say the rice and beans were just standard nothing special. Why eat standard when you can have superb, go for the grilled entrees here, well worth the price.

Took my mom and sister here for Mother's Day because they love Mexican food and it did not disappoint. The chips and salsa were a great start. All of our entrees were delicious-they even let me substitute the tamale for a beef taco since I don't eat pork. My companions enjoyed their desserts-cheesecake and pecan pie. Definitely plan on returning. This place is popular so I recommend making a reservation to reduce your wait time! Our server was attentive and friendly-they have a good team atmosphere which helps you get served quicker. Great place for large or small dinners. Drinks are apparently great too!

Delicious food. Damn good margaritas. Great service. What more can I say?! Went on Mother's Day and expected a long wait but we were able to make a late afternoon reservation and were seated right away. Will definitely return

Wow. So good. I don't understand the low ratings. Maybe the best fajitas I've ever had! I got the filet and quail. Warm salsa with your chips too!

Really love their carne asada here. The beef is super tender and tasty and even comes with an enchilada. I also like their flour and corn tortillas which are homemade and so fresh. Fresh guacamole was also very good. Carmen was our server for the second time and she provided excellent service. Will be back again with more friends.

Went here for drinks and a snack. After ordering 3 "skinny marg pitcher", which came without protest or notice of any issue. Instead of giving notice that they only provide regular margs in pitchers, they charged us 3 skinny margs per pitcher, changing the cost to 54 dollars per pitcher instead of 26. The service was horrible and the staff was very unforgiving or understanding. Management is even worse as when my girlfriend called the restaurant to resolve the issue, they falsely accused our party of breaking glasses and said that "we should have known" he was very aggressive and abrasive to a female which should never be tolerated.

It's very good and amazingly expensive. Filet fajitas are $95 a pound. And they are super stingy with the accoutrements. I never write reviews and complain about the price. Just can't be avoided here. It's offensive. Check the prices before you go. Most expensive TexMex in the universe. No mas, gracias.

Goode co, more like this blows!! JK!!! This place is epic. Ask for the marg the long way !!

Terrible. Food is expensive and not great. Use to have a great salad but now 20.00 for a salad with a couple pieces of chicken covered in SALT. Just down right so bad. Sitting on the the patio at this location (memorial). You allow the families to let their kids run wild and threw your menus and napkins on the floor. So disturbing. AND PARENTS DO A BETTER JOB. SIMPLY NO EXCUSE FOR YOUR RUDENESS AND FOR A RESTAURANT TO HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS. I WATCH ADULTS AT THE TABLE WALK ALL OVER THE MENUS THAT LANDED ON THE FLOOR Ordered a glass of wine at 9.00 a glass and was delivered a few sip glass. Sent it back. You can forget us ever coming back. You can have your zoo on the patio and your lousy food. for top dollar

Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend! We had the red fish on the half shell, guacamole and queso were all great! Drinks spot on! You won't regret it!

Ambiance was perfect , the service and food was grade A , the waitress was very attentive and professional, very fast as well. I've passed this place for years and today for the first time I indulged , can't believed I waited this long!!

We had a really nice meal and service yesterday with José our server. We began our order with queso and before we were done placing the rest of the order, the queso had already been delivered to our table. Though the restaurant was busy with two very large parties, the service from José and his colleagues was prompt and accurate. Our food came hot and was delicious, our drinks were refilled, and when it came time to pay checkout was fast and easy. Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina's food and employees like José is a big step above all the many Tex-Mex restaurants in the Houston area. We'll be back.

We've eaten here several times and the food is consistently delicious. The service is also consistently excellent. We've tried quite a few things on the menu and had not one complaint. As for desserts, their pecan pie is the best. As far as negatives, the only negative I have are the unruly children people fail to parent. I'm not sure why they think it's ok at this restaurant to let their children yell, scream, and run around, but they do. Regardless of those devil's spawn children, we'll definitely be back.

After a day out with our kiddos, brought my friends over to Goode Go, beautiful weather, and the warm salsa was on point. Skinny Margaritas were delicious

Food was great and they accommodated my requests which I was very appreciative for. Server suggested great options and was very personable. Valet was rude and told me to "get out this is valet only" instead of asking me if I would like to valet.

My boyfriend and I always go here to enjoy a nice dinner and never leave disappointed. The food always comes on time and delicious! We typically go for the beef fajitas, I usually add shrimp. I love that is comes with an empanada and grilled jalapeño! Every time we go there we never have an issue with parking and they have an additional lot across the street, never have to wait for a table either. Our server tonight his name started with a J, I unfortunately forgot but he was very attentive and patient. We never had to ask for refills he just brought them to the table. He provided immaculate service, which I always get from the servers here. I have yet to order an alcoholic drink but as a person in craft cocktail myself I am always very impressed by the agave selection. It all seems to be additive free and love they have brands such as Fortaleza. The restaurant itself is always kept clean, nice decor and decent ambiance. Would recommend if you are in the area.

What a tasty salad! I've been trying to eat a bit healthier and have ended up here twice in the past few months. Both times I opted for 1836 salad. While it is a salad, it's got chicken and bacon on it... so perhaps not so healthy. But whatever, it's good. Between the salad and the chips and salsa I end up eating while I'm waiting for the salad, I'm stuffed when I leave.

A fun place for our little office party. Nice service and tequila mix drinks. Some people were dressed up and some were dressed casually and it all worked. The fajitas were good for Tex-Mex and the tortillas were fresh. We will come again for the ambience and drinks. Love the location near Spring Branch and off the 10.

This place reminds me of Papasitos, and although the price range of dishes are comparable to Papasitos, the dishes are not as well seasoned. Well, the tacos are bland while the dressing on the (side dish) salad has a nice kick to it. The restaurant is sizable and has many areas to sit with multiple parties, and the meal options are plentiful. Also, the wait staff are very friendly and professional to their customers.

Fun bartenders and great food! Gets crowded after 5:30. Will be back to try more dishes!

I try to stop here every time I am in Houston. Originally came my accident looking for the Goode BBQ place but so glad I did. The food here is very flavorful but not spicy that a weak-tummy person like me can't enjoy it. Not to worry for you fire-lovers, those items are available too. They are well versed in managing allergens and have taken great care to manage them when they are mentioned. Try the smoke chicken flautas, shrimp fajitas, or 1812 salad for a great meal but do NOT leave without trying the elote corn. It's so good that it's practically dessert, although I hear the desserts are good here too. It's a busy spot but the service is friendly and fast but ask questions at will, the servers are always knowledgeable.