Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina

"Goode Co. restaurants are known for their mesquite-grilled meats and seafood, and the group’s new Tex-Mex restaurant in the Heights is no different. Highlights include the braised and crisped pork carnitas, which are marinated and prepared over a three-day process, and chicken flautas stuffed with smoked chicken. For a truly epic feast, splurge on the parrillada familiar, which combines a pound of fajitas with jalapeño cheese smoked sausage, Texas quail, jumbo Gulf shrimp, and a half-pound of pork carnitas." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Maybe it’s the cheeky sign exclaiming “bienvenidos y’all” at the front of the restaurant, but Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina feels like an effortless Tex-Mex blend. The Heights joint has some of the strongest margaritas on the Northside, guacamole served plain or dressed up with pickled onions and jalepeño, sizzling skirt steak fajitas, and crispy tortilla chips. Come for the cozy and proudly rustic energy that screams Texas ranch, and stay for the queso-smothered enchiladas." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"This restaurant may be newer to the Heights, but it joins a long list of restaurants operated by the Goodes, one of Houston’s iconic restaurant families known to deliver when it comes to barbecue and Tex-Mex. Like its sister restaurants, Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina features margaritas, made-to-order guacamole, campechana, and Southern favorites like carnitas and redfish on the half-shell." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina’s newly launched brunch service is available at its Memorial, Heights, and Woodlands locations on both Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 3 p.m. Along with a series of new breakfast dishes, including chilaquiles, pancakes, and huevos rancheros, guests can look forward to brunch drinks like Mexican coffee, bloody marias, and cantina Carajillos." - Eater Staff

"The Heights outpost of Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina fits right in with the bounty of patio bars in the Heights neighborhood. The partially covered outdoor space is crowded with visitors, post-office hours, and is just as popular during weekend brunch when plates like huevos rancheros, egg-topped enchiladas, and breakfast margaritas are at forefront of the menu." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley