Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina

Went to Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina in The Woodlands for a pre–Mother’s Day lunch with my mom and sister. The ambiance was vibrant and welcoming—perfect for a special outing. Service was friendly and attentive, although the food did take a little longer than expected (especially for salads). That said, everything was absolutely delicious and worth the wait. My mom ordered the Chicken 1836 Salad and loved it. I had the same salad but substituted shrimp and made a few adjustments to accommodate my dietary needs—staff handled it perfectly. My sister had the Tacos Mariscos, which were fresh and flavorful. We all enjoyed our meals and would definitely go back!

I was in the area for lab works and I was fasting for 16 hours straight. As soon as my labs were done, although I don't have a palate for TexMex food having move to Conroe from Honolulu this was the closest restaurant and I said why not. To my surprise, it was a cool place with al fresco seating. The host was quick to offer me the menu, the attendants (they wouldn't give me their name) were ready to serve fresh tortilla, my server (Antonio) came to get my order and swift in bringing my drinks....and ohhh the avocado salad was so delicious (I ordered grilled shrimps with it), the acidity between the orange and lime were perfectly married with sip of Rose, wow it was fiesta on my tastebuds. Plus, I was hungry. I took out one star for atmosphere because of those annoying flies that sporadically visited my table. But hey, it's not the restaurant's fault, I chose to be outside. I was just wondering why would there be flies in the area...it must be a real problem on some days because they have fly swatter on some table....is it because of the laboratory and other medical facilities in the area? hmmmmm...Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Usually when we go to Goode company we have a great experience, service and food wise. However this time around we were left disappointed. Our waiter continued to leave us hanging while tending to other tables multiple times when we first sat down. We were unable to place our orders for a while due to being disregarded. Today I ate my leftovers from the restaurant and I find a huge chunk of plastic in my enchiladas. This is unacceptable and incredibly frustrating to find after our experience in the restaurant.

Great atmosphere with even better drinks and food! We haven’t gotten anything less than great service. The pitcher of their damn Goode margarita is incredible!

Love this place! The food is so amazing and the guacamole is sooooooo good! Our waiter even gave us Togo chips and salsa! Great experience and will be going back!

My waiter was Hector. Hands down amazing customer service and great suggestions. The food was delicious! Will definitely return!

Absolutely amazing. From the appetizer empanadas which were the best I've ever had, to tres hombres for my husband and old number 7 for me. Every bite was delicious. The icing on the cake was the general manager John stopping by our table to say hello. We will, without a doubt, be back soon. Coylin was our server and she was marvelous.

Great food and atmosphere! Patio is nice and large especially on a beautiful day! I only tried the salad with shrimp this time but it was flavorful and fresh.

We recently had friends in from California and this is the only place I trust for an authentic Tex Mex experience. Fajitas, guacamole, and margaritas were perfect. Service was great as always. This is my favorite restaurant in the Woodlands.

My favorite things about this place were the vibes, my margarita, and our waitress, Morgan. If I was to rate Goode on just these things it would be 5 stars. Morgan was very attentive to our needs. We got seated without having to wait. I love the open aesthetic and vibe of Goode. I Iove the vibrant Mexican style of everything inside too. This definitely is a family friendly establishment. However, the quality of the food is more like 3 stars, which is what brings this full review down to 4 stars. My friends ordered the Tampiquena (carne asada) plate and unfortunately one was not cooked as ordered (overcooked). Everything also came with a small side of rice and beans. The rice and bean plates looked like they'd been sitting out for a while. As a Latina, you know what beans look like after they've been sitting in a pan and they looked like that. They were subpar in flavor as well. On the other hand, the guacamole and chips did not disappoint. Morgan let us know you can get some extra items with the guac and that was a great recommendation. It was delicious with the chicharrones, and roasted garlic (garlic lover here). I also ordered the shrimp taco plate and those were delicious. They were generous with the shrimp. I also had a very yummy watermelon margarita, and my friends were very happy with their margaritas too. I'm definitely willing to give Goode another chance but something tells me they've prioritized efficiency over freshness in the kitchen which is a little worrying. I'm not a local, so perhaps when I'm in town visiting my friends again. Thank you Morgan for the excellent service nonetheless!

Not recommending to anyone. Was extremely disappointed with the quality of food. :,( Was really looking forward to eating this one. I was left extremely disappointed. The Ceviche expect tomatoes and lots or lettuce welted down together and piece of chopped shrimp and canned peppers slew together. I also ordered a meal came with one enchilada, one empanada which where good. But was really unsatisfied with the presentation

Service Amazing, Food was delicious, flavorful, generous portions the chicken was full of flavor, tender, broth was spiced perfect!! Their salsa is amazing wish they bottled it and sold it!! If you haven't tried Goode Company Cantina it should be on your weekend to do list!! Second time and I will be back!!!

Came here this last Sunday for a girl's brunch. I had never been here, but was excited as Mexican food is my absolute favorite. I wasn't super hungry, but wanted to have a little taste of what they had to offer. We started with chips and red salsa which were good. The chips are a little thicker than most restaurants serve, and very crispy. When I saw they had sangria, I had to try it, and I was so glad I did!! The sangria was probably the best I have had at a restaurant. I ordered the tamales without sauce over top, and the waitress recommended their corn, so I got that as well. The tamales had excellent flavor and were the perfect portion. The corn on the side was fantastic, and I think would be good with just about any entree on the menu. I will definitely be back with my husband to try more options, because their menu is fantastic!

Food is always consistently great every time I come and service is amazing as well. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu everything is delicious as well as the drinks. Large restaurant with lots of seating, including outdoor seating and rooms for larger parties.

Portions skimpy Shrimp just okay Caesar salad very ordinary The iced tea is very good

Consistently the best Tex-Mex north of Loop 610 (and maybe south of it as well). Outstanding ingredients, perfectly cooked, impeccable service. This is how Tex-Mex should be.

Great job Coy! Food was really good. Even late service was attentive, food timely and perfectly cooked. Restaurant was spacious and clean. All staff very friendly. They have a sister restaurant next door, we will definitely be back to try it.

Food was less than for 19 and up. Kids menu was just mex as they cut down on a lot of items. Seems over priced for Taco Bell food.

Decent place. We were able to get a table for lunch on Valentine's day easily although the place was quite busy. The ambience looks very nice and the food is decent, I've definitely had both better and worse food but I wouldn't have to think too hard to go back again. If you're thinking about going there, please do! We had beef tacos and carnitas and the meats were done pretty well. We also had coffee with cinnamon sugar and drinks. All in all it's a nice place. Our server was Esther and she was very pleasant. She had very pretty nails and I asked her about them, she was busy and running around but made sure to tell me about them when she could spare a moment. She was lovely. They kept the chips and salsa coming too!

The only reason this place is not getting a one star rating from me is because of one one the servers that was very nice to us, she was not even our server and did more than our server. I had been curious about this place for a while, and finally decided to try it out and I wish I hadn't. The place itself did not give me a bad impression, but looks can be misleading I guess. Our server came and took our drink order, but he did not look like he was having a great time serving us. He only took our drink/food order (brought no straws then made himself scarce until it was time to drop the check) i had to ask another server for some straws and I wish she had been my server, because she seemed way nicer. The food itself was bland, no flavor, no seasoning, no nothing. A rice cake would've tasted better than the food, and it would've been a lot cheaper too. I wish I could say that they live up to their name but the Goode Company, seemed more like the below average with bland food company.

Great Margaritas. Decent fajitas. Acceptable queso. This spot has gained an incredible following in the Woodlands! Everytime I stop in, it's popping with families, college aged groups, the older crowd, and every Woodlands resident in between. Overall when I want a neural introduction of the Woodlands, I tend to take folks here. Service is usually good. The restaurant is well decorated and feels clean and upscale, and the pricing is reasonable. It's never to loud, and never feels too empty. I've yet to find a dish here that wows me, but on the flip side, nothing here has ever let me down! On the alignment system chart this one earns a lawful neutral.

Miguel is always an amazing server, drinks entrees on point! Definitely in my top 5-Tex Mex spots in the Woodlands. The Cadillac table side margarita is amazing and is a one in done for most

Ok yall first of all I barely knew that this restaurant existed because it's kinda hidden. However, WOW!!! I also am only reviewing the Tex Mex side! Between the clean and bright dining room, the delicious chips (salsa could use more heat but that's my preference), and the great food I couldn't find anything not amazing. Our server was still being trained, but even then she had some really good recommendations and the server shadowing her was very respectful of her space. I had a combination fajita plate and that beef was AMAZING. The tortillas tasted straight from Mexico. I was very impressed. It is a little on the pricier side, but it's worth it and the portions were more than appropriate for the price that was being paid. The chicken flautas were also absolutely delicious as well. Presentation on each dish was like a picture out of a magazine. Very impressed with this restaurant and will be back!

One of the best things about being back in Texas is of course...their Mexican food - or Tex-Mex to be more accurate. Since a few of my project team were staying out in The Woodlands, Yelp directed us to the Goode Company Kitchen and Cantina, and we were all super satisfied with the choice. This place is wonderful for large groups (there were seven of us), with a nice patio for outdoor seating as well as a ginormous, almost cavernous interior which is sectioned off into multiple seating areas. And as an added bonus, I always appreciate when a restaurant doesn't make it difficult to split the bill into separate checks, which is sometimes an issue. As for that interior, the design aesthetic incorporates Southwestern motifs along with Texas themes. And did I mention that this place is great for large groups? There are several long tables and round tables for communal dining, and plenty of cozy booths which can easily sit 4-6 people. The other thing I miss about living in Texas, is that unlike on the East Coast where the complimentary meal starter is a typically a breadbasket with butter, in Texas it's all about the chips and salsa. And the house made chips and salsa at Goode Company are superior. The tortilla chips are crispy, not greasy, yet hefty enough for scooping/dipping the salsa. And that salsa has a deep smoky flavor where you can taste the roasted tomatoes and spices - it was yummy! As is usually the case at these restaurants, I need to pace myself as to not fill up on the chips, since the table also ordered fresh guacamole. The dip had a bright green vibrant color and was punctuated with hints of freshness from the lime and cilantro. I don't know what it is about the Mexican food in Texas, but especially when it comes to tamales, they just taste better in the Lone Star state. I've been living in the DC area for over 20 years, and I've NEVER had a decent tasting tamale. Maybe it's the quality of the masa being used for wrapping, or the flavoring of the meat. More likely, it's the muscle memory of the skilled hands filling the corn husks as they steam to perfection. The versions at Goode Company were so good! The tamales were gently steamed so that I barely had to use any force to break them open with my fork. And once opened, they were stuffed with tasty shredded pork. I honestly could've done with a bit less cheese sauce which was drenched over the tamales and rice, but I just spooned off the excess, so it was fine. Even though this place might be a bit of a drive from downtown Houston, even some of the local staff who accompanied us to dinner, raved that this was some of the best Tex-Mex in the greater Houston area.

This place is loud and proud! Don't come here for a quiet meal. Beautiful inside with great service. Salsa and chips are my first judgement of a TexMex establishment and these were great! The "homemade" guacamole was a mash with the jalapeños, onions etc on the side. I like chunky homemade guacamole. This was probably the only downside to the evening. My Cadillac margarita was perfect. Great presentation by our server when it came to the table. Frijoles a La charra were great. Tasted like my wife's home cooked beans. Definitely make reservations or be prepared to wait on a busy night.

This place is so cute! A perfect date spot. Came here on a Saturday night and got seated right away. Carlos was our server and he did a fantastic job. Their margs are really good but a bit pricey. The food was amazing for what it's worth. The over all ambiance was really calming and they had some good tunes going. There is a big bar area if you prefer that vibe.

I've eaten here twice before and was very pleased so I was looking forward to eating there again. This time a different story. The chicken quesadillas were more like crepes with hardly anything in them. Just cheeses and tortillas that fell apart they were so thin. But the shrimp tacos were the biggest disappointment. The meal had 2 tacos with each taco having only 2 small pieces of shrimp. Each was more like a small slaw salad with a bite of shrimp. Not worth the $25 cost for 2 tacos. Over $50 for quesadillas (no beans or rice) and 2 tacos. Something has changed in the kitchen. It was more like fast food Mexican at a premium price. I won't be back.

The salsa is served warm, which I always enjoy. The Spanish rice is delicious with plenty of seasonings that remind me of my mother's rice. The tacos al carbon were also very tasty. The waitress was warm and friendly and very attentive. She came by several times to make sure we didn't need anything. We will definitely be back!

The best of this place was our server. The place was full of flies!!! The food was bland, tortillas were awful and I did not know you could mess up beans but I guess you can. Salsa had a tomato paste taste this was not a good experience at all.

OMG!! The is a must try restaurant when in the Woodlands area! The absolute best Steak Tampiquena that I have ever had!! From the steak, enchilada, beans, guacamole, empanadas and tortillas. This plate is a must share!! Don't forget to add the delicious churros, you won't be disappointed! ! Ask for Hector, awesome waiter!! Top quality, great food, great service, and great ambience!

What a wonderful experience. We stopped in for an early dinner on Friday. Goode was already starting to fill up but we were seated quickly and given an excellent server named Miguel. Why excellent? He was friendly, attentive, made suggestions and even offered to make me a drink I love called the Cantaritos (pictured) that originated in the Jalisco area of Mexico. It was not on the bar offerings so he whipped it up himself. Fantastic. Appetizers were chips, salsa and queso. Very good as well with the queso being served with jalapeño and fried fresh tortillas. (Pictured) Main course was delicious. I ordered the Old No. 7 which was a pork tostada, cheese enchilada and crispy beef taco. The quality was excellent. (Pictured). Loved the tostada especially. We also ordered the Comida Deluxe- 1/4 lb. beef or chicken fajitas, smoked chicken flauta, handmade tamale, served with tortillas. It was equally delicious. The fajita meat has a nice light smokey flavor to it that I simply love. What really topped the experience off the most was Miguel, our server. He went out of his way to ensure the dinner was nice and we were pleased. I will absolutely be returning and will also be requesting Miguel again if available.

Ordered chicken tortilla soup, something I have had hundreds of times in US & Mexico. Tasted like a mix of barbecue sauce and gravy. Took one taste and had them take back. Told them what was wrong. They charged me anyway. Probably inexperienced server. Told him I was really surprised they didn't remove it from the bill. But kept it just to post here.

Excellent food and service. We stopped by on our last day while visiting Texas, and had a great experience! The ambiance was nice, not too busy, the margaritas were made well, not too sweet, and the warm salsa - that's was interestingly good!! Everything we ordered, from tacos, to enchiladas, was absolutely delicious - impressive! Our waiter was attentive and polite. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who lives in the area, or someone like myself who was just visiting from Cali!

WE go here a lot . Never fails to make us happy. Their salsa is the best in town. My wife had a special crab and spinach enchiladas which were great. Fish tacos for me. ALL Very GOOD..

Food : Tampiquena - mesquite-grilled carne asada steak served with a cheese enchilada. I sub for filet which was an extra $10 My entree was good, but would try something different next time. Service : top-notch service. Our server would check on us frequently. Ambiance : very busy restaurant and loud. But that's almost anywhere. We had a party of 8 and talking among our table was heard to hear.

Over the years, this has become a go-to place for us. I think my earlier review was the result of growing pains. The food and drinks here are consistently good. Empanadas are a favorite. The place is usually crowded on weekends, so do prepare for a wait. I do stand by my earlier review that it's pricey for Tex-Mex, but it's a good place for meeting up with friends or a date night.

Prepare to eat! Good Tex mex, lovely staff.. over all a happ camper. Only complaint is walking out every time feeling like I may explode

We love Goode Company Cantina. Their strawberry margaritas are the only ones in town I love. We always order the pork and chile empanadas and the crispy beef tacos. Our service is always impeccable and we have never left disappointed.

The atmosphere is open and friendly. I personally like the empanadas. Most restaurants food taste too commercialized but the empanadas taste like someone personally made them just for you. The churros are really good as well. They are fresh. I think they can do better with the refried beans and rice but overall the food is good.

I had some of the best chicken fajitas that I've ever had. The dipping sauce was amazing. Great customer service and ambiance too.

What a gem! This was a random pitstop after a day of shopping in The Woodlands. We were seated quickly for late lunch around 1pm. The decor and layout of the restaurant was inviting but felt upscale. Ordered water for our drinks despite the margaritas menu being very tempting. When lemons and limes were requested we received quite a few slices of each in little bowls - more than we needed! The warm roasted salsa and chips was absolutely amazing. I normally prefer a fresh salsa to roasted but the flavors in theirs was on point. It is pricier for a Tex-Mex place but again based on decor it is a more upscale restaurant. We ordered the 8-count Chicken Quesadillas. The chicken was moist and flavorful and tasted amazing in a freshly made flour tortillas! Will definitely be returning to try more food and the margaritas! The only reason it's not five stars is we had to wave down our server quite a few times.

One of the best restaurants in The Woodlands! Fun, friendly staff and a wonderful environment for travelers! The menu is expansive so come with an appetite! Two restaurants wrapped into one; fish camp on one side and midwestern Tex-Mex on the other! I had the quail but the highlight of the meal was not only the foods (very fresh and very very good) but more importantly the staff! They were super! I engaged the manager as well as the bartenders and this alone made my experience (along with a little bourbon) worthwhile as they truly showed me some great TX hospitality! The only issue here is that they close at 8pm!

Outstanding food Outstanding service, thanks to Marianna! We started with appetizers: a pitcher of their margaritas. They Are Great! I had the carnitas. They come with typical rice & barracho beans, grilled onions, and fresh homemade tortillas. It was spectacular and a very large serving - enough so we had to take some home. You can't go wrong here. Did I mention the great margaritaS? LOL. Order them by the pitcher!

I called this morning to make a reservation. The hostess told me there were no openings until 4:00, but we were already on our way with a huge party of 11. She told me she'd talk to her manager and see if they could work something out. She called me back within minutes and told me her manager had approved and we could come at 1:30!! That is some great customer service!! We arrived at 1:30 and our table was ready for us!! I was so relieved!! With 4 kids under 5, you don't really have the luxury of waiting for a table!! Our waiter came right away and got our drink order while we waited for the rest of our party! We started out with two large quesos and they were delicious!! Served in a cute bowl with soft chips and jalapeños! My mom and I split the Old No 7. Cheese enchilada, pork tostada, and taco! Delicious!!! Served with rice and beans! Plenty of food for the both of us!! We chose charro beans!! Added some salsa to it! Everyone enjoyed what they ordered with no complaints!! Our waiter was attentive and kept our drinks filled! Fun outdoor play area for kids and heaters for the cold days!! Amazing place!! Great service and wonderful food!

On the way to Galveston, we stopped at the Goode Company's new restaurant in the Woodlands. It did not disappoint!! Great place to stop in and relax, drink, and eat. The chips and salsa were fantastic! I had a Cantina margarita, and my husband had Titos with a splash of Sprite and lime! He also had a shot of El Tesoro resposado tequila!! The queso was very good too. We split a beef enchilada dinner. It was very good. Everything is freshly made, and the rice was fantastic with shredded chicken in it. The charro beans were so good, homemade as well. Then we had the tres leches cake for dessert, it is to die for!! So delicious!! Madison, our bartender, was the best. She was very attentive and was on top of everything. Jon, the manager, came by and visited with us as well. The bathrooms were clean, and there's plenty of private parking. We sat at the bar and had a nice, relaxing experience. The ambiance was very nice. We will be back!

Do you love Tex-Mex? Do you REALLY love Tex Mex? Because this is a fantastic spot to try out if you do. Firstly, we had their chili con queso which was great and came in a super fancy (but pretty shallow) bowl. Honestly, I didn't really taste the ground beef that was there so its addition felt more like a change of texture rather than flavor. The carnitas were TENDER as tender could be! I was accidentally splitting the pork in half with the slightest pressure and I loved it. They were delicious and so was the salsa verde that came with it. Even the beef empanadas (that I shouldn't have ate, I was waaay too full) were great and to flour tortillas were beautifully so soft and chalky. I'd definitely recommend this place next time you're craving some Tex-Mex cuisine.

Came across this gem in the woodlands and it did not disappoint. The food was so good and they have tequila flights you can't beat that ! Service was good and very friendly. The food was made fresh and worth love . Highly recommended to try.

Great fresh food that is perfectly seasoned. Service is always over the top! Highly recommend

Amazing service amazing food and always consistent. Great atmosphere and the best watermelon margaritas

This place is always good. My wife and I have been here at least a couple dozen times over the last few years. The food and service are always top tier. I've honestly never had a complaint. We started with the Campechana Extra. She had a frozen margarita and I had a Mexican Coke. She had Chicken Tacos and I had the Fajita Beef Nachos. We shared and both were top notch. So good! The quality and presentation are always great. Not cheap but worth ever penny! Very highly recommend.

I'll be back! Great food and service! I was limited on time for my lunch break but gave them a shot. I was sat immediately and the server was on it. She took my order right away and the food came out quickly. I ordered the Tacos al Carbon (one beef and one carnita). The carnita was phenomenal and the flavor of the beef was very good. If I were to try to find something negative, it would be the beef fajita meat was a little fatty, but it wasn't so bad that I could justify lowering it to 4 stars. I'll be back.

Don't get a Margarita, get a PITCHER of margaritas! They sell a whole picture for only $26., and they are goooooddd. This is their normal price, not a bar special. Ok, prices are higher than typical Mexican restaurants around here, but the food was excellent, worth the $. The carnitas are better than any we have tasted. I must mention, we have had many at other places.

I came here with my partner for a quick lunch and everything was great! He got the Tres Hombres while I got the Tacos de Mariscos. For a cantina in the woodlands we were blown away by the flavors. Everything was seasoned well and cooked to perfection! Our server Heidi (Forgive the misspelling) was wonderful as well. She was very attentive and gave us a great dessert recommendation to end the meal. Overall the ambience was enjoyable and the prices were reasonable for the location. Would come again!

Great food, service and atmosphere! We had the shrimp tacos , enchiladas and margaritas!

My husband stumbled across this place, which by the way, still appears as them having a BBQ restaurant as well. Imagine his disappointment when he walked into the Mexican restaurant, because the BBQ restaurant has been closed for a while now. This actually worked for me, as I can't get that man to eat anything other than chips and salsa and enchiladas. I'm sure his food was amazing, but he really didn't enjoy it. Me, on the other hand, loved it. I haven't eaten this much food in a while. The chips and salsa were amazing. Chips were soft and crunchy and the salsa was on spot. I ordered enchiladas with salsa roja, which they kindly added instead of verde. The first bite was an amazing explosion of flavors. This was unbelievably good. Probably the best enchiladas I've had since I left El Paso. I finished my meal with Tres Leches. I found it overly sweet, but for someone who is not eating sugar that often, perhaps it's just my taste buds. Excellent service, amazing food, lovely atmosphere, very large outdoor area. For me this was better than any BBQ! PS. Please update your Google information to reflect accurate details.

Levi Goode knows Tex-Mex! Great quality ingredients. Everything is always delicious. Frozen margaritas a little too sweet for my palate but the hand-shaken on the rocks are usually perfect.

The absolute Best grilled bacon wrapped shrimp I've ever had. Service pretty good too! Can't wait to come back!! Also Smokey watermelon Rita's . YUMM !!

The food was amazing I definitely recommend the enchiladas verde. The service was great I brought my dog and the server offered to bring my dog a bowl of water. The look of the place was really nice and chill I really enjoyed my time here.