Mendocino Farms

I like to visit Houston’s Rice Village. The small shops are quaint, and the eateries are just right for an afternoon lunch or dinner. My most recent Sunday afternoon visit to Rice Village included a stop at Mendocino Farms, a deli style eatery. The emphasis at Mendocino Farms is on healthier alternatives. They serve assorted sandwiches, salads, and soups. The options include such tasty sandwich choices as Chicken Pesto, Chimichurri Steak & Bacon, The Farm Club, and others. The sandwiches are freshly prepared and yes, they have a very fresh, wholesome taste. One option I recommend is the one- half combo. It’s a great idea when your appetite leans toward the moderate side. With this option, you get a half sandwich and either a deli salad or bowl of soup. I paired my Chicken Sandwich with a bowl of tomato soup and it was excellent. There are several vegan options and if you have kids, there is a menu made just for them, too. Another thing to love about Mendocino Farms is the beverages. Once again, they stick with the healthy theme and they offer several house- made drinks like Guava Lemonade, Get Your Greens, Pomegranate Mint Lemonade, and others. This is certainly better than the usual soft drink, and the drinks match well with most any food you order. With the service, it’s efficient and well- organized. You place your order at the counter, get yourself a self- serve drink, then choose a table. You then scan the code on your table and enter the number on your receipt. The staff will then deliver your food to your table when it’s ready, which should be less than 10 minutes. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating. I recommend the latter, if the weather is nice. I love a quick, tasty lunch and Mendocino Farms is an excellent choice for quickness and food that satisfies. The fresh taste of the food, the healthier drink options, and the efficient, friendly service make this the perfect option for an afternoon lunch or dinner in Houston’s Rice Village area.

They consistently under-fill my soup bowl when I place an online order. It’s often not even halfway full. Whether I order a regular or a large, I expect the container to be filled close to the top. This location noticeably skimps on portions, especially compared to other Mendocino Farms locations where my soup is always filled properly. Please improve your portioning customers deserve consistency.

Nice vegan options, however, it could be way better. There is no vegan option in the kids menu for example. It is very weird to see beef and dairy options at the same time you can watch a huge cow statue... the cognitive dissonance is palpable. Anyway, it was the most vegan-friendly restaurant in the area at least.

I’ve been to a lot of Mendocino’s around the US. The food is great…. But something is very special about this location, and it’s definitely due to the employees! Tonight Makyle, Savannah, and Julian went above and beyond to make my dining experience exceptional! They’re so kind and attentive. Best hospitality skills I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you, and see you all soon!

I absolutely love, love their salads and sandwiches!! Every visit feels like such a treat. I can’t recommend this place enough!

We ordered catering to our office and everything was excellent. The food was fresh, delivered right on time, and the team was very friendly. About two hours after our lunch-and-learn, they even followed up with a call to make sure everything went well. Our office really enjoys their food, we’ve used their catering several times, and each time they’ve done a wonderful job.

AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE!!!! This is a MUST TRY place in Houston. The manager Frank is AMAZING, he is very upbeat, friendly, and welcoming. The rest of the staff is super nice and friendly as well. Clean and “aesthetic” space with lots of seating. We will be coming back to try the rest of the menu. LOVED this place!

Place vibe is great. Sandwich combinations as far as ingredients and flavors were great and different from other sandwich places. Bread was different but good as well!