Saltillo Mexican Kitchen

It was such an amazing experience here with Francisco as our host. We ordered Chihuahua cheese cubes, enchiladas, and chicken with Mole. Everything was extremely delicious. 😋 For dessert, we recommend Natural Mango Ice-cream 🥭 😋 to share. We highly recommend this place. 👌

My wife heard about this restaurant and were a little hesitant going cause the way it looks from the outside, but we decided to try it out. When we entered the restaurant it was really nice and elegant. Ounce seated, your greeted immediately by your waitress and you get chips with 4 different salsas, mild to hot. ( all 4 are good )We started off with the Trio De Quesadillas de Camaron for our appetizer …boy were they Delicious!!! My wife went with the Milanesa and I went with the Wagyu beef steak burger with bacon which was also delicious and the potatoes are awesome. For desert we had the vanilla ice cream. We will definitely visit this little gem again.

Staff was inviting, food was phenomenal! We had the meatball appetizer (didn't get a photo), ribeye with chipotle sauce and cheese and ice cream cake (because, let's face it, it's hot outside). The variety of salsas and homemade chips were also great. Can't wait to come back again!

Seen this Mexican restaurant for about 7 years and finally made it in. We have found a new favorite restaurant. Very stylish inside. Has a Mexico city vibe. The mole....the mole so delicious!

Overpriced food, ordered this plate expecting at least 8-10oz of the steak and was portion for no more than 4oz , mole flavor was not great, greasy tiny quesadilla, rice and guacamole.

Definitely a gem that flies under the zeitgeist radar. The ribeye cap (Tapo de Lomo) is the star attraction here (feeds 5-6 ppl). Pro tip: get the cheese enchiladas (mole) as a side to share.

First time here. Tables and atmosphere very nice. Service was great. Waitress was very friendly. However food was a big disappointment. My 17 year old daughter's enchiladas were so spicy they were inedible. My mole cheese enchiladas were over cooked, slightly burnt, and just did not taste good. They were tough to cut through. Twenty Three dollars for each enchilada plate.

The food is DELICIOUS. The atmosphere is FANTASTIC. The art on the walls, the bar, the service, the ambiance, the chairs everything is nice. The prices are very affordable. This is MUST to try mexican food. The mix of elegance and traditional mexican food is superb.

This place is permanently closed according to the sign on the door. This place was on our radar to try but the prices looked kind of high.

Signage on the door of the restaurant. "Saltillo Mexican Kitchen is permanently Closed for business." Another good Bellaire restaurant fails to succeed. So sad

Saltillo was recommended to me by a friend of mine. When I arrived, there weren't very many people dining in, so I was worried because it was pretty much empty. It's a bit more dressed up than your typical Mexican restaurant, but it was warm and inviting. I ordered sparking water and waited for the rest of my party to arrive. They were taking longer than usual, so I ordered a couple of appetizers to share with them when they arrived. The staff also brought me chips and 3 kinds of salsas. She put them in order of mildest to hottest. They all had a great flavor. The chips were also fresh and tasty. The appetizers that I ordered were: Queso Fundido - it was served in a hot skillet. It was very good, and I'm not a huge fan of a lot of cheese, but I ordered it because it caught my attention, and it looked like it would be good to share. Cubes De Queso Frito - It was fried cubes of cheese. They served it with guacamole, green, and Chipotle sauces. It was ok, but not great. I would order something else next time. For my dinner, I ordered the Beef Alambres. It was a beef kabob served with a side of guacamole, rice, and beans. The beef kabob also had onions on it. The beef was cooked ok, just a bit over for me. But it still had a good flavor. The onions seemed a bit under cooked to me. I would have liked them a little bit softer. The rice was pretty good, just not great. But the beans... OMG!!! Those beans had to have been the BEST beans that I've ever had in my entire life. I'd go back for the beans alone. That's the reason why this review is 4 stars and not just 3. It was a good solid meal. I'd go back for sure, but I will make different selections. Just please don't mess with those beans!

I've been coming to Saltillo for years now. Every time I come in I am greeted. The staff is always nice and I enjoy my food. My meal is always very affordable and they give you enough to where you can take some home. I hadn't been in a while, but when I came back, the manager recognized me immediately And he's always so friendly. I definitely recommend this place. They recently revamped their menu and I can't wait to try the new options.

One of my favorite spots. Clean, friendly, good service, best mole sauce I've ever had. Great bartender. We are regulars!

Food and service were amazing! Definitely not your typical Mexican restaurant in Houston, which was very refreshing. Focusing more on high quality cuts of meat, Saltillo differs from the more simplistic flavors of Tex Mex restaurants. Hidden treasure of the Bellaire triangle! Food did not last long enough for pictures : )

Not what it used to be....big price increase which isn't an issue when the food is on par sadly new management has changed all the recipes. No more homemade chips, salsas not even close to what they previously were....even the margaritas tasted odd...enchilada were hard....25.00 shrimp cocktail had one shrimp.....how can they no longer serve tortilla soup. (Want a great tortilla soup try la cruderia on bellaire blvd) the vibe was way off at Saltillo....so sad that one of our favs has lost everything we loved about it....

It was our first time to dine here so we were not sure what to expect. Let me say that we thought we were at the wrong place when we arrived, because it's appears to be a taqueria. Wow to our surprise when we walked in, It is a small modestly elegant restaurant. The service was impeccable, the queso fundido was amazing for starters. Then I had steak & mole enchiladas, my wife had the brisket which she enjoyed very much.

We picked up food to go. The enchiladas verde were amazing! Everything was ready as promised.

This place really doesn't look like much from the outside, but on the inside the setting is very intimate and perfect for a date or a small birthday dinner. It is a little pricey so I usually only come here for special occasions. The brisket tacos are amazing. I've also had their steaks and enchiladas verdes before and those were amazing too. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere are always on point. Definitely recommend this place!

Beware , this place thinks your uneducated about meat. I ordered the Ribeye and they brought me a top Sirloin pretending that they had trimmed it that's why it didn't look like usual. Don't fall for it! I used to love this place when it was located in Montrose under the name Casa del Caballo

I was driving down the street when I noticed a sign that said "Now Serving Lunch." I didn't have much time and was looking for something inexpensive and the sign led me to believe they had a lunch menu. I was disappointed to find that there dinner menu was what was for lunch, at dinner prices. Upon seeing the prices, I wanted to leave and try another place but didn't have enough time. I ordered the mole chicken with rice and beans ($30), I think. The rice and dipping sauces were great. The dinner portions were small. The mole sauce was bland. The chicken was dry, tough to chew and tasted like it had been seared in an old greasy skillet. I waited a ridiculous amount of time for my food to drop, was filling up on chips and was made very late to my appointment. Next time I'll keep driving.

We have been to Saltillo twice now. It is a bit more upscale than a typical "Mexican Kitchen". We love the chips and selection of salsas they bring out. The food and service are very good. So if you like Mexican food but don't want the standards or at least want an option for some different food items- this is a great place to go.

I have to say, my visit here was impecable. You know it's great food when the beans are cooked and seasoned to perfection. The main dish (Enchiladas Saltillo) was so delicious that it hurt not being able to finish it all. Who doesn't like Tex-Mex, but I feel like this place is a hidden gem of true Mexican food that my own mother wouldn't critique. Service was excellent, I loved my cocktails, and I look forward to my next visit! P.S. pick up mexican candy on the way out!

Delicious , fresh chips and salsa. All the enchiladas are great, it would be awesome if they had an enchilada sampler platter. All the sauces are so tasty it makes me a sad panda to have to choose just one. A tad pricey but the service is top notch and food has always been on point. Margaritas are clean and fresh! Seriously great flavors!

Had steak with rice pilaf. Food is mediocre. On the bland side. pricey for what you get. Server was polite but slow despite there were only 2 tables in the house that night.

Another great visit to this wonderful restaurant! Always (5) Star Service and Food. All staff members are always in a great mood and really make the dining experience among the best we have experienced in Houston.

I almost want to keep this hole in the wall a secret but yall... it is soooo good!!!!! I highly recommend this restaurant for steaks. Their chips and salsas was an experience of its own. I will definitely be visiting again... soon!

Wow! What an experience. Today's my birthday and we decided to try someplace new and we're recommended this place by friends. It's a small quiet place but the ambiance is so nice. The service was excellent I can not state how amazing it was. They served us chips and 4 salsas each more delicious than the last . We asked for cubitos de queso as our appetizer and they have a crispy exterior and soft bite. Paired with guacamole and 2 salsas. For me it was the perfect size and of course we loved it . We started with a house margarita and a London ridge I believe . Oops one to many drinks now. For the main dish my husband asked for taquitos de mole it was served with rice and beans the sauce was sweet and the top of the taquitos had a crunch to them he topped them with habanero sauce and loved it . I asked for steak and shrimp and it was served with rice and beans . My steak was cooked perfect to my liking and had an amazing char taste to it . Highly recommend . I wanted to try something different and the bar tender came over and asked what I liked and we settled on a sun breeze I believe . (Again one too many drinks now lol) I thought it was so nice to have the bar tender come over . My husband bought us a birthday 1942 don julio shot i was happy they had top shelf available. We ended dinner with a tres leches dessert paired with another drink made by the bar tender walking over to our table and asking ! The owner checked on us 3 times and our sever made sure we were taken care of and the bar tender came over ! You don't get that kind of service anywhere. Thank y'all for an amazing birthday dinner' we truly had such an amazing time and experience! We'll be back soon

It's a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. I had the steak, a grilled 8 ounce Rib-Eye that came with two Saltillo enchiladas (cheese or chicken). The enchiladas were very good, but not Tex-Mex, they are Authentic Mexican. The steak was very tasty and very tender. Before it was served, the waiter came to the table with a nice box of steak knives...very nice touch. Beans are served on the side. The chips are some of the best, very crunchy and thicker. I was at first taken back by the very small bowl of them, but the waiter kept bringing warm refills. Geez, there's nothing better than warm chips! Four types of hot sauce are provided. The nicest touch was when the waiter brought a glass of port wine for everyone and a small cake for us to share as we celebrated an occasion. What a nice finish to the meal. This is a small restaurant, nevertheless, the food is exceptional, as is the service

Bring about four people, call in ahead and order the top of the Loma. You can thank me later It is the entire top of the loin cooked as one piece. It will be sliced on the table. Sides are served family size. I drive from the far north side of Houston for this meal about twice a year. It is absolutely worth it!

The service is amazing. Everyone from the hostess, bus boy and waiters are incredibly attentive. They have great chips with 3 different spicy sauces which they explain in detail. I ordered a fresa fizz drink which was delicious and smooth. For dinner I had to get a a snapper dish for Good Friday. It was the only seafood dinner option but it sounded good. When I received the dish the portion was a lot smaller than I expected for $33. It tasted good but wasn't the fancy dish I was expecting. It brought a small cup of rice and some large pieces of zucchini and cut up peppers. Honestly the dish should have been at least half the price. The dessert menu looked good and was reasonably priced but we didn't have any.

We got the Family style ribeye steak and it came with all the sides. The steak was juicy and marinated well. Don't forget the wagyu meatballs as appetizer. It's the beat! Service was excellent and the ambiance was great.

The prices in the internet menu do not match the prices when you get to the restaurant and owner doesn't care to update his site. Its deceptive and he doesn't care. I got a piece of chicken that had some sauce on it that was so salty that it was not edible. I'll never go back. Los Tios is right around the corner and its actually good!!!

I am incredibly satisfied with everything about Saltillo! The service was extremely friendly, polite, and made you honestly feel the way you are supposed to be treated. I found this place by googling steakhouses in the Houston area, and after trying several places out, I wanted to try somewhere different. Saltillo really stood out, as it's not a Brazilian steakhouse or an American one, it's a Mexican kitchen! The steak was absolutely perfect. We loved how perfectly cooked it was (medium well for Her, and medium rare for Him) and the taste!

Food is good but nothing really amazing for the prices. Over expensive for what it is. Small portions and hight prices. Other way food is good. Service was nice

Always great service, delicious food, and a nice atmosphere. The staff has to be some of the best in this area. They are very friendly and very attentive. They recognize us, and they are always willing to make accommodations. They now serve a fish dish which is very good. The steaks are quality and well prepared. The chicken dishes are tender and delicious. I have not had a bad meal here. The restaurant is in a strip center, next to an exterminator complete with huge bug posters in the windows! The inside is well done and they usually have a 60's rock playlist on. It's a fun atmosphere. The manager, Franscisco is the epitome of how a restaurant manager should be. I do wish they had a bigger selection of vegetables. They have a very nice wine selection, good cocktails, and the flourless pecan cake with vanilla ice cream is a must have.

The beef alambres are awesome. Great high end Mexican food with a touch of homemade food. The beans made me remember my childhood :) Outstanding Mexican salsas and guacamole. Rice is delicious. Good wine, great mineral water (agua de piedra). Good prices. Highly recommended, best cost-quality restaurant in town for sure!

Always fresh and excellent with stellar service, a hidden gem in Bellaire, can get crowded on weekends

Good quality food. Beans were made in house and seasoned well. Shrimp were fresh. I liked the sauce on the enchiladas. I think all the good reviews have gone to these people's heads. You cannot just pipe in soothing music in tight quarters and jack-up prices. If you think you make more by offering no lunch specials, think again. I will not be back. Lunch specials draw customers in for dinner also. I like the Saltillo style and it is a pleasant atmosphere. But these prices for Mexican food of any style is outrageous. I can get yummier food for a fraction of the price.

I love this restaurant and have been going since they opened. In addition to great food they have excellent services and the staff are all a jewel...Lazaro, America, Frank, Jose, Michelle, Lucia and Frank all are accomodating, professional and make everyone feel right at home.

The ambiance was amazing, the service was impeccable, the food was alight, not what I was use too. More of a Latin cusine than a Mexican cusine! The drinks were right on point!

I LOVE the chicken enchiladas verdes here. I order them often because they are so good. Saltillo is a nice casual dining experience where authentic quality Mexican food and great libations are to be enjoyed! On weekends reservations are recommended as they fill up fast. I noticed that groups of 6 to 10 persons (families or friends) dine here often. Servers remember repeat customers and take extra care of everyone very well. I find myself calling in a to go order, when I have had a long day and I just don't have time to cook. I promise you won't be disappointed because the quality of the food here is really incredible!

This is one of the really great restaurants in Houston! If you prefer everything to be perfect, you'll not be disappointed. Incomparable wine, gourmet presentation, and divine deliciousness! Elegance in every respect! Impeccable service is La pièce de résistance!

What a hidden gem! I was looking for something different and heard about Saltillo. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? Well I have gained a great new place to go. The general area where it is located might cause one to question if there are upscale restaurants. Trust me, pears are found in a not so advantageous setting. The door was opened for us as we approached and we were greeted warmly. The atmosphere is inviting, colorful, and sophisticated. To describe the menu offerings, I would describe it as Perry's meets Pico's. There are what at first seem to be traditional Mexican dishes like enchiladas and then there is steak. Do not let that simplicity fool you. Instead of the traditional basket of corn chips and salsa you receive small, home made chips with 4 different dipping sauces that were unique. I finally settled on the chopped shallot one. Each, and we tried a steak dish and enchiladas, is uniquely prepared. We started with Cubos De Queso, a fried cheese appetizer. Flash fried cubes of traditional white Mexican cheese served with two dipping sauces. Yum! Our main courses were cheese enchiladas Saltillo and Center Cut Beef Tenderloin. The enchiladas were out of this world. I can not describe the dark sauce except to say it did not taste like anything I have had before. It was so good I wanted a piece of bread to get every last bit off the plate. The steak was cooked to Medium-rare perfection. It too was covered in an incredible sauce. the only let down was that the beans and rice were only very good. For desert, I suggest the flourless pecan cake. If you want wine with your steak, they have a very reasonable wine list and the prices are equably reasonable. Add to that, a full bar and your beverage needs are met. Will definitely be back!

Lovely in appearance and we had a very good waitress. But the prices were fairly high and my dinner inedible. The chicken was so salty I just couldn't eat more than 2 bites. I ate the 2 slices of zucchini and rice that came on the plate: pretty slim pickings for $23. The Devil-Rita was OK. I couldn't believe they didn't make some adjustment to the price when when I complained and returned the plate with the chicken still on it. My dinner companion ordered a steak salad. The steak pieces were also very salty, the greens were wilting and past their prime, and the other elements of the salad (tomatoes, blue cheese, etc.) were very skimpy. Never again!

They advertise open at noon and had us waiting but they never opened. Trash place. Food looked good but 9 of us waiting were very upset.

first time here...ordered lunch to-go, had Enchiladas Saltillos (Chicken) at the suggestion of the bartender. Very flavorful, with a complex red sauce and garnished with a roasted serrano. The chicken was a tad dry, though admittedly I typically avoid chicken dishes at restaurants (for that very reason). The rice was clean, fresh, and fluffy...the beans (charro-ish) had amazing flavor. A bit pricey for lunch ($17), but really good. Next time, I'll try the cheese enchiladas.

First visit. I walked in an immediately felt underdressed (shirts, tshirt & flip flops) BUT I was ordering to go. So I sat at the bar & ordered a Gin & Tonic, then our meal. We got the; Shrimp cocktail, 3 chicken enchiladas meal, the beef kabob meal & the brisket meal. While waiting I sparked up multiple conversations with Laz, the bar keep. My favorite was about his favorite tequila and I asked what he was known for....Laz says he makes the best margaritas in Houston! This will be a date night spot for my wife & myself!! Fantastic atmosphere, great food & drinks!! If you've never been to Saltillo, it's a must go in Bellaire!!

Literally one of my favorite places to go to the food is always immaculate in the service is always wonderful and personable. I love coming here ! I recommend the steak and enchilada combo. Never fails to leave me super satisfied.

I thought this place was very good the food and service were both very nice. One thing to note is everything we had was fairly spicy. I'm not one to avoid spice and this was noticeable in everything we ate. Not a negative but be aware. We had the potato enchiladas, which were excellent and the chicken borracho which was fine. We also started with the queso fundido which was good but oilier than I expected. If you're looking for texmex this isn't your place. We knew that going in. Next time I want to try the steaks.

This is my favorite place. We go here all the time and have never been disappointed. We love the mole, the meat and even the potato enchiladas. It is all amazing, and so is the hostess, the owner and Miguel. When we want a nice date night- it's here!

The service is always attentive. Everything we have ordered has been excellent, from the Mexican food to the more expensive steaks. Great neighborhood ambiance. This is one of our favorites.

A quite place for a delicious lunch! Meeting a colleague for lunch? Come here! Clean and great service!

Went yesterday with my family. It's in an unassuming little strip mall across from the Bellaire Triangle. I had the 8oz eye of round ribeye, and it was excellent. I believe it's just flavored with salt and pepper, the rest is natural smoke flavor, and it's delicious. It reminds me of my neighbor's smoked chicken, which is just salt, pepper, and smoking. It's a very rich flavor that you won't find in any "American" steakhouse. I preferred the ribeye over the tenderloin 2 others got. The ribeye had more "bite" to it while not being tough at all. There was just a tiny bit of fat on the whole steak. The bit of tenderloin I tried was very soft, almost mushy. My mom and sister liked that, but I prefer a bit more chew. As a bonus, 8oz ribeye is $9 less than 8oz tenderloin. Everyone else thought their meat was salty, I thought mine was fine. The menu is maybe 1/3-1/2 steaks, the rest standard Mexican offerings. The steaks will cost more than your typical Mexican restaurant's menu, but on par with steak at an American restaurant. Not really surprising, just something to be aware of.

Elegant Mexican restaurant in the southwest. I would describe it as a Texas steakhouse with Mexican food. Food is good . Environment is nice and quiet. Perfect place to take mom out for Mexican mothers day. My mom read the reviews and wanted to try the place. We started with chips and 4 different salsas. They are all different but each is good in it's own way. Try the papaya salsa. It has quite a kick. I ordered the steak and enchiladas verdes. I usually ordered mole enchiladas because I love a good mole. My 8oz steak was cooked a perfect medium just like I ordered it but lacked some flavor. The enchiladas were good but a bit too much cheese for my liking. My mom ordered the Tampiqeña which was recommended by our waitress. My mom loved it. She was nice enough to let me taste the mole enchiladas. The weren't spicy but had this really nice sweet taste which I havent had before. Since I was a bit disappointed with my dish ,I wanted to try one the desserts that I saw in the pictures. We ordered a tres leches cake and flan. Unfortunately the presentation exceeded the taste. There were other dishes that caught my eye while looking at the menu but dont know if would go back due to the expensive mediocre food.

Pretty bad experience in general: the server was extremely slow, we were asking to bring water, chips, forks etc. It took long time to get drinks even though it was just glass of wine and beer. The food is ok, nothing special, definitely not worth the price. Half of the menu was not available including drinks. Wouldn't recommend.

Very good Mexican food. Don't picture it as your regular Tex-Mex, but think of it instead as a nicer, Mexican steakhouse. To start off, they bring out four different kinds of salsa with a little bowl of chips. Each of the salsas was great--so unique and delicious. The one down side is that we had to wait a long time (about 30 minutes) for our entrees to come out, so I think we had them refill our chips and salsa twice. For entrees, we had the steak and enchiladas and the pollo en salsa borracha. The steak was great (just a normal steak, nothing really Mexican), and while I personally didn't try the enchiladas, my friend said they were great. And the pollo en salsa borracha was so unique--a chikcen breast covered in salsa and mushrooms, I loved the flavor, and it was served with a side of Mexican rice and veggies. Service was very nice--it seems like it might be a family-run restaurant. There was a bit of a mix-up with our reservation, but the manager and (maybe) owner were so nice.

Wow what a waste of money. Low meat quality, dry and tough and not flavorful. Our group tried 4 different dishes and all were terrible. Top that with extremely slow and inattentive service. Menu states 40 min prep time but for bad and overpriced food.