Hugo's is a lively spot in Montrose serving up casual favorites like wings, catfish, and hearty sandwiches, all while shaking margaritas tableside.
"Go to this upscale yet casual Mexican restaurant in Montrose once for a celebration, and it’ll become a tradition. It’s where regular folks celebrate a birthday and where Houston’s elite celebrate a random Thursday with slow-roasted lamb barbacoa or crispy duck and fiery poblano mole. Few other places can pull off fancy fine dining without being stuffy or forced, which is why Houstonians love Hugo’s." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi
"For a classic, celebratory dinner, you should head to Hugo’s, a Mexican restaurant in Montrose. Everything at Hugo’s feels upscale—the building is from 1925, and the historic space is stunning, with chandeliers that look like they were shipped in from a local castle. It’s the kind of place you visit to celebrate a milestone anniversary over pulpo al carbón, slow-roasted lamb barbacoa, and margaritas that get shaken tableside. The staff here seems prepared for just about anything, so you can expect a date to go pretty seamlessly, save for maybe a heated debate about which one of you gets the last handmade blue corn tortilla." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi
"When the birthday mood leans classy and classic, turn to Hugo’s, the upscale Mexican restaurant in Montrose, where margaritas get shaken tableside and little details matter, like having a coat rack brought out for your handbag. It’s scientifically impossible to fight back a smile when your birthday dessert arrives at the table with “Happy Birthday” written on the plate in chocolate sauce (like it is every year). Go to Hugo’s even once to celebrate your big day, and it’ll easily become a tradition." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"A certified Montrose classic, Hugo’s serves upscale Mexican food that doesn’t feel stuffy. Most folks dining in the historic building are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or the sort of occasion you brag about on social media. Staff go out of their way to make every minute here feel special, like bringing a rack out for your handbag and shaking margaritas tableside like it’s their life’s greatest honor. And the pampering continues once the expertly crafted dishes like slow-roasted lamb barbacoa and the pato en mole poblano hit your table. If you can’t wait until the next milestone to have a meal at Hugo’s, there’s also a Happy Hour during the week. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"When: Tue-Fri 3-6:30pm The Deal: $8 cocktails, $4-6 tacos, half off appetizers Dinner at Hugo’s, the classic Montrose spot serving traditional Mexican dishes, is usually reserved for a birthday, anniversary, or any occasion that calls for your good suit jacket. But Tuesday through Friday, the Happy Hour here includes $8 cocktails, $4-6 tacos, and half off appetizers like the ceviche verde and chicken taquitos. Which means you can go to Hugo’s Happy Hour just to celebrate having a good day (suit jacket optional)." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
