Molina's Cantina
Tex-Mex restaurant · West University Place ·
Iconic Tex-Mex since 1941, known for fajitas and margaritas.
Iconic Tex-Mex since 1941, known for fajitas and margaritas.
"One of Houston’s oldest family-owned Tex-Mex restaurants, Molina’s is beloved for its cheesy enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, and signature Jose’s Dip, made with chile con queso and spiced taco meat. While diners indulge on Tex-Mex classics, most who are of age sip on a refreshing homemade margarita, the most popular drink at any of its locations. All three outposts have festive, multihued light fixtures that give the dining rooms an otherworldly glow." - Marcy de Luna
"Since 1941, Molina’s has been serving up classic Tex-Mex with an extra side of nostalgia. The Molina’s Famous Margarita, made simply with fresh lime, orange liqueur, and agave tequila, is as refreshing as it gets. Expect a crowd of regulars, old-school service, and a relaxed, cozy setting." - Marcy de Luna
"Dating back to 1941, this time-honored restaurant continues to be one of the best bets for Tex-Mex in Houston. The menu is vast, and the prices are hard to beat. Start with a bowl of chicken tortilla soup or a platter of taquitos, both of which are under $10. Then, finish strong with one of its signature comidas tejanas. A staple since the restaurant’s inception, the Mexico City Dinner is a filling platter featuring a beef taco, a cheese enchilada, a bean tostada, and a tamale with chili, served with guacamole, chili con queso, rice, and beans." - Brianna Griff
"With 80 years under its belt, Molina’s Cantina is the oldest continually operating Tex-Mex restaurant in Houston. The uncles are glued to the flat-screen TVs by the bar, and excitable eight-year-olds dunk housemade tortilla chips in steaming queso. But no matter what, parades of sizzling fajita trays always momentarily capture everyone's attention. Most of what goes on at Molina’s has stayed the same over the years, which is what gets people in the door." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi
"Presenting a Tex‑Mex take on a Southern classic from March 2 through March 23: a jalapeño chicken-fried steak (a $17 top‑round steak seasoned with a house taco seasoning blend) served with spicy gravy, a roasted jalapeño, crispy fries, and charro beans." - Brittany Britto Garley
