Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant & Bar
Tapas restaurant · Montrose
888 Westheimer Rd Suite 126, Houston, TX 77006
Highlights
Spanish tapas with Moorish influence, lively atmosphere, flamenco
Spanish tapas with Moorish influence, lively atmosphere, flamenco
"Reimagining Spanish dining with Moorish influences, Mi Luna, which operated in Rice Village from 1998 to 2018, returned to Houston at the Montrose Collective in 2024. Signature dishes like paella Valenciana, a flavorful assembly of seafood, meat, and chicken, and the Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp in lemon garlic olive oil) pay homage to owner Youssef Nafaa’s roots, while new offerings such as the pescaditos fritos, or fried fish with lemon zest aioli, expand the culinary repertoire. The tapas menu encourages sharing, with options like fried potato croquettes and a sweet and savory Moroccan chicken pie." - Brianna Griff
"A Spanish tapas spot that returned to Houston in 2024, reviving favorites like tapas, house sangria, and live music in its new Montrose Collective location; the space features acoustic guitar brunches on Sundays and occasional flamenco dancers. The menu emphasizes sharable plates—croquettes, paella, gambas al ajillo (shrimp in lemon garlic olive oil with red chili), and patatas bravas—while also highlighting Moorish-influenced dishes inspired by owner Youssef Nafaa’s Moroccan heritage. Signature items include a bestselling B’Stilla Moroccan chicken pie (scrambled eggs in flavored chicken broth combined with cinnamon almonds, wrapped in phyllo and baked for a crispy sweet-savory bite) and the Jarrete De Cordero Glaseado, a lamb slow-cooked in a tagine with quince, ginger, and honey." - Brittany Britto Garley
"This new Montrose Collective restaurant recently launched its new brunch service, meaning Spanish tapas with a Moorish influence and breakfast twist are at your fingertips every weekend. Diners can indulge in its patatas bravas with eggs and chorizo, Moorish pancakes served with honey butter and almonds, brioche French toast topped with vanilla custard and fresh berries, and pan con tomate, toasted bread topped with garlic, eggs, and shaved manchego. Step up the experience with a house sangria, cocktail, or espresso." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Once located in Rice Village, this Spanish tapas restaurant gets a second life in Houston’s Montrose. Though many dishes have returned, including classics like the paella Valenciana, pulpo con patatas, potato croquettes, and the signature sangria, diners should take special note of the dishes that reflect the Moorish and Moroccan heritage of owner Youseff Nafaa. Diners can enjoy bastilla, tender shredded chicken, cooked egg, and cinnamon-roasted almonds wrapped in filo dough and dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet and savory flavor bomb, or the tender lamb shank that is slow-cooked with spices, quince, and honey. Weekends are especially lively. Catch flamenco performances from 10 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and find yourself serenaded by the acoustic guitar on Saturdays and Sundays." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Patatas bravas, beef kofta, jamon serrano y manchego, croquettas, empanadas — the happy hour menu at Mi Luna is brimming with Spanish tapas ready to satiate any patron with prices ranging from $5 to $12 each. Pair bites with essential sips. House cocktails are $8, while a glass of house sangria runs for just $5. This Montrose Collective restaurant’s weekday happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m." - Brianna Griff
