Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen

Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen offered a really enjoyable meal. The flavors were comforting and authentic, and you can tell the recipes come from a place of tradition. The enchiladas were the highlight—well-seasoned, satisfying, and made with care. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a good meal. Service was pleasant and friendly, and our food came out in a reasonable time. There were a couple of small areas where things could have been a bit smoother, but nothing that took away from the overall experience. Overall, it’s a solid place for delicious Tex-Mex with a home-style touch. We’ll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

I’ve tried all four vegetarian enchilada options at Silvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, and it’s honestly hard to pick a favorite—they’re all absolutely delicious! Each dish is flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, making it a fantastic spot for vegetarians. The staff is warm and helpful, always ready to explain the menu and offer recommendations. To top it off, their chocolate tres leches cake and flan are not to be missed—both are rich, satisfying, and the perfect end to a great meal. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving comforting, flavorful Mexican food with great service.

We’ve been coming here for years. The food and service are always top notch. Wendell and crew are so accommodating. The smell of the mesquite walking through the parking lot puts a pep in your step lol. The fajitas are incredible. Same for the margaritas!

The food is sheer perfection – all the way around. The only thing that lacked was our service. Our server was MIA 90% of the time. The salsa is exactly what I’m looking for in a salsa. It finally compares to the ones I’m used to in Austin. I literally demolished two bowls of the salsa. The crab enchiladas were stuffed with real crab. And the four smaller samples of enchiladas is a brilliant idea. Each had a very unique flavor and it was a great way to try different enchiladas. The drinks were good – the booze kind of sneaks up on you later. Happy hour offered Monday through Friday. I cannot wait to go back— and get a different server!

Had a perfect margarita lunch. The mole was bomb. Jimena gave great service and offered some us some super delicious habanero sauce that she said she made. Highly recommend.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating, the chicken quesadilla was delicious. With the perfect amount of cheese pull, I will definitely be coming back here with family and friends. My waitress was very kind and checked on me frequently. Thank you for this wonderful experience 🫶🏻❤️.

She is crown the enchiladas queen and so shall she rule. Her South and North enchiladas we amazing..I highly recommend it here. ADA wheelchair accessible. Very clean and her knowledge about her history is amazing to listen to. Yummy you can also host private events here. Dog friendly patio.

I walked in and I’m not sure if the greeter was aware I was there. I stayed on his phone for about 2 minutes before he acknowledged me, then, took me to the farthest part of the restaurant where nobody was sitting. I’m not upset about that because I like to eat alone, but No, enjoy your waiter will be with you. Nothing he kind of tossed the menu on the table and walked off. I Sat there for a moment and looked at my surroundings and noticed that the bartender was talking to somebody and not even acknowledging me. I realize this was not the place for me. I can’t even say Service needs adjustment because I never even got served. I believe it’s the introduction to a restaurant, but the greeter was probably the worst I’ve Seen ever. I don’t want him to lose His job, but he really needs to put his phone away and pay attention to the clients. The next question is how much did I spend per person? I walked out.

Came here with a big group and they did a great job accommodating. The happy hour on Mondays is all day which was nice. Vegetarians: veggie fajitas and spinach or calabacitas enchiladas are delicious. Queso was on point. Vegans: spinach enchiladas without cheese was perfect. Only meat we got was the caldo which was nice. Tres leches was great.

I wanted to try a variety of different enchiladas since it was my first time and I decided to go with North of the border that let's you sample 4 different enchiladas they have on the menu, all of which were good! The service was excellent, always had full chips and salsa and full drinks. The ambiance was very pretty with the interior decor, only thing is that it was really hot inside and I was only wearing shorts and a T-shirt

Good quality food. Very clean restaurant. Service is great for the price point. Strong drinks also

The wife and I went to Sylvia's for the first time on National Margarita Day. It's close to our house so less tipsy mileage coming back. Thank the Universe we decided this! Keep reading! Sylvia's has a nice layout and awesome atmosphere. Not what we were expecting for this area. They bring out chips and two red salsas. Both were bland and not at all spicy, but not to worry. It gets better from here. The wife had The Mexico City (chicken enchiladas) and I had The Puebla (enchiladas de carnitas con salsa mole). These dishes were . The servings were reasonable so we didn't end up with stomach bloat or having to get any to go. And did I mention ? Now the reason for the day. The wife ordered a green apple margarita and I had the "Perfect" Margarita. They automatically add an extra shot topper if you get it frozen, and mine was so strong I wondered if we'd make it home. ONE margarita baby! The wife's kicked in once we got home so we were set for the night. Definitely recommend!

I've read about this place for years. I finally got around to trying it. And I'm .. a bit underwhelmed. Ii ordered The Guadalajara enchiladas and my friend ordered the Hidalgo. Both were good... not great. Sorry about there not being any pictures.

Impeccable service, atmosphere, cuisine & drinks! The best evening out we have had in ages!

This place is well positioned within walking distance to multiple hotels, which is one of the key reasons for my visit. I've eaten here multiple times, and I have no complaints. The menu is a bit different from other Tex-Mex offerings in the area and I always like it when a place can mix up the norm. I honestly don't recall what I've had each time, but again, I keep coming back? The warm salsa is also a nice change of pace, I recommend requesting their "spicy" offering as well! Service is good, not outstanding, but zero complaints. Overall, I'd recommend checking the place out! They've got a really great outside patio as well!

My husband and I both had enchiladas. Me the El Paso and he the beef fajita enchiladas. They were fine but nothing outstanding. Service was very good. Waiter was super attentive. The competition for the best enchiladas in town is super high. We will keep looking.

We used to there years ago but it kid of fell of the radar. My wife daughter and granddaughters went for lunch this weekend. The service was great and the enchiladas were fantastic!

First time here in 20 years. Not much has changed. Sylvia is still beautiful and welcoming to the restaurant on a Saturday night. Salsa was very mild and boring. Chips tasted as if they came from a bag. As always, I ordered a Chile Relleno. The plate was HUGE, coming with a cheese and ground meat stuffed poblano is a watery egg wash. Ho-hum. Sabrina had a smile that lit up the room! Great waitress whose English needs a bit of work. Very noisy and full tonight. The Food...IMHO, pretty lackluster. Not bad. Not great or worth a return.

Everything is top notch and we feel like family here. Obviously famous for the quality and variety of enchiladas, but there is so much more. Best salsa, best margs, best enchiladas...I seriously have never had a bad bite. Brunch is super under rated as well.

I would give this place 6 stars if I could. about as perfect as it gets. Only reason we don't go more often is I'm scared of looking like Fluffy if I ate there too much.

This is not the first time I have gone here. Last night, I just got checked into the hotel at 9 PM and knowing I am in a restaurant desert I knew they closed at 9:30 so I threw my bags in the room and rushed over at 9:05 only to find they decided to close early. Three hotels in walking distance that refer their guest to Sylvia's, if they change their hours, it is important they let the three hotels know. It is called working with neighborhood partners.

The servers have always been nice. The food portions perfect and flavor is great. As a Mexican with the best mom cook at home this was a great substitute while I on work travel. Good food. Good vibes.

Very good, excellent service. Special orders were filled correctly the six people at our table all enjoyed their meals immensely.

We've only been twice and both times the food was delicious. I had the mole enchiladas, which, Angelo, our server, lit up when I ordered it saying that's the gold when it comes to mole. He was absolutely correct. It is really appreciated when Sylvia stopped by to welcome us and tell us they were holding a tamales making class. I ordered 2 dozen to go. Ceviche, crab tamales, chix tacos, queso flameado with chorizo were some of the highlights. Everyone came to sing happy birthday to one of the guests. The restaurant was also decorated for the upcoming holiday season. Keep us the great work.

I've been meaning to try this Houston staple for a while now. After my experience here, I am left wondering why it took me so long! The service was absolutely top notch! Hazel was fantastic! In my opinion if you come here, you must get the cl enchiladas. As it was my first time here, I tried the samplers from both "north of the border" (Tex-Mex) and "south of the border" (Mexico) style. It was well worth it because you had got to try a little of everything! My favorites were the Sarita and the Laguna Madre. But if you're a Mexican/tex mex fan, you'll find something you'll love here!

Food is delicious. I got the same pico. That is shrimp. Enchiladas basically. The presentation is not that pretty but the food was good. The other is the beef nachos. It was seasoned very well and taste great. The service was excellent. And the ambience is family oriented.

A very nice Mexican restaurant that caters to families more than partiers (Yeah!). As you might guess, the main menu focus is on enchiladas, and they have plenty to choose from. The dishes we tried featured well-seasoned ground beef (Donna) and chicken (San Miguel) with just enough rice and beans to make a satisfying lunch. We weren't sure which of the two servers that came by our tables was really ours at first, but that was solved quickly. Given the taste and the turnaround time, we will be back!

I've been following Sylvia around town for years and have always been a fan. I should have written my review years ago since I've been a loyal customer since my two girls were in grade school and now they are in their 30's... But enough of family history, the point is this: Best Grilled Quail, fajitas and when they have it, Cabrito in town - hands down. Back in the way back, they use to serve menudo on a daily basis, but sadly, no more. Go try and tell me I'm wrong.

When I sit down to complimentary chips and salsa I'm already in a good mood! I was told to try the enchiladas, and they have about two dozen choices. However, I saw the lunch menu and figured why not save a few bucks? I was pretty surprised by the variety of options on the lunch menu. Well not every enchilada choice is on it, there are plenty of options. I decided to go with the Donna enchiladas which were ground beef with a sauce (see picture). When the plate arrived I was a bit concerned that they were small, but by the time I was done with my meal I was satisfied. It's cute how it's presented, with the metal plates keeping the food warm the entire meal. I also enjoyed the charro beans, which do have some meat in them. For 12 bucks, this is a pretty good lunch deal, and they have solid service!

We had our neighbor's 40th birthday at Sylvia's. It's was a small gathering and an attempt to have her family have dinner together. We have reserved a room for the party and they were very accommodating. We asked to rearrange the tables since we didn't find them conducive, separating the families into smaller groups. When we arrived, the servers were attentive and asked what we wanted to drink. I ordered their Margaritas with don julio tequila, I must say it was pretty tasteful. I can't judge the food since it was a buffet of enchiladas -chicken with chile verse and beef with traditional sauce, and Chicken and beef fajitas. The chicken was a little dry. Of course, with Spanish rice, frijoles, and charro beans as side dishes. I give the service a 5 and the food a 3 since none of the dishes was exceptional. What is worth mentioning is that the margaritas and the habanero salsa we had with the chips were amazing.

Great food by one of Texas's foremost Tex-Mex chefs! Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen offers cooking classes that include hands-on learning, a margarita, and a full dinner (with a sopapillla for dessert). They also offer cooking classes. I spent this rainy Saturday learning to make tamales in the 3-hour class, ate a great meal (included in the price of the class), and got to bring half a dozen pork and chicken ones home. Sylvia, the "Enchilada Queen", hopes to debut her chili gravy, green enchilada sauce, and salsa at Texas grocery stores in the coming year, and I can't wait! Until then, I had to settle on an autographed cookbook.

I just tried Sylvia's on Thursday and I'm so glad that I did. I normally don't eat salsa because I'm not a big fan of tomatoes. I really enjoyed the salsa here maybe because it didn't have huge chunks of tomatoes. Yes, it was thin in consistency and it didn't have alot of heat but I guess that's why I liked it so much. I'm a huge wimp with spicy food. I ordered the Enchiladas Suiza which were delicious! The chicken was white meat and not at all fatty. The cream sauce was divine and the lettuce on top made it very light and refreshing! I will definitely be back when I'm in this part of town. The cooking classes sound like so much fun!

I was visiting Houston and had been to Sylvia's in the past so I decided to get delivery to my hotel. BAD DECISION. Food came a mess. No salsa for the chips. The steak for the fajita was raw, the soup container was 80 percent empty. I called the restaurant at 620pm ...no answer the rest of the night. I called ChowNow who the restaurant website directed me to book through. No help. They said sorry, tried to call the restaurant and of course no one answers. My advice to business travelers do not get take out here. Go some where where the restaurant cares about its diners.

We walked in on a Monday night on a whim. The margaritas, queso, and enhilada's were amazing. There are so many options! We sat at the bar and the service was great.

Our favorite place to eat in Katy. Great atmosphere, food and employees. Angelo does a great job. Courteous and efficient.

The restaurant atmosphere is amazing, the food is great and the service is even better, our server Alex is a big reason we love coming here he is very nice and well attentive.

All I have to say is that my wife and I moved from CA to Houston, TX and in my roundabout way of exploring my new surroundings, I stumbled upon Sylvias. It seem interesting at a glance from outside, but I was completely impressed with everything. First we were provided two lovely servings of hot (warm) salsa and chips. Let me say this... you can tell a lot about Mexican food based just off the salsa and chips--well this was the first key sign that the food was going to be good. Oh my God, I loved the he salsa and chips... I want to bottle that up and take it to go. It's that good. Plus when we were out of salsa, one of our servers came with a metal carafe looking container with fresh hot salsa. Impressed!!! Then for my meal: I ordered the South Enchiladas Tour and loved every bite. I was telling my wife that I had a special moment because the enchiladas reminded me of my grandmother's enchiladas. I certainly had a moment that embarrassed me with my grandmother's love. Thank you Sylvia for allowing me to enjoy and rekindle great memories. I will be certain to come back again in the future.

Happen to be near the Energy corridor in Houston and gad to drop by Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen. This is a cute restaurant but let's be honest it was the food that bought me here, or I should say all the comments about the food. As people say that this is the place for the BEST enchiladas. Do, I ordered the "Alamo " plate which is 2 cheese enchiladas, 1 beef crispy corn taco with Mexican rice and I got black beans. So the black beans were a "No" to my taste as they tasted as they were not cooked all the way. The Mexican rice was oh, so tasty as it was full of delicious flavor. The crispy beef corn taco lacked In beef meat and flavor and I found the cheese enchiladas to be generic, as I did NOT taste anything special as they were filled nicely with cheese BUT, the sauce was so overwhelming that it left me scraping the sauce off so that I could taste the cheese. Overall it was an okay meal but for the price I would NOT go back.

quick neighborhood go-to for good quality enchiladas and other tex mex favorites I prefer their chicken over beef fajita to be honest, but their sauces and ingredients are definitely rated over many other tex mex restaurants Their menu is on: https://www.sylviasenchiladas.com/eldridge-menu/ I usually post the picture with my post, but I hope this review gives both the restaurant & its consumers some value!!

We had a private event for a milestone birthday and felt extremely disappointed with the service we received. Specifically, the speed at which food was being brought out was extremely slow - to the point that a majority of our guests didn't eat dinner and just skipped to desert. When I brought this situation to the managers attention he behaved as if this is normal and expected. Once the event was done he didn't even bother to apologize or acknowledge the problem. Other notable issues were poor table service (I had to ask the staff to clear appetizer plates so that guests had room to eat their dinner) and billing mistakes. Sylvia's need to understand that when people agree to cater/host an event with them it is based on trust that they will deliver. In our case we felt cheated. The money spent on the event may not matter.. but the poor memories due to their poor service do.

I had chicken enchiladas and my friend had chicken burrito. We both had chicken BONES in our meals. I was very upset. Had a piece of bone about 1 inch long that could have killed me if I had swallowed it. When I showed this to who I guess was a manager, he said it happens and there is a warning on the menu. I have never heard of a warning of chicken bones. I have been a customer of Sylvia's for years but can never go back now. I would not feel safe to eat there ever again. Especially after seeing other reviews on here of the same issue in the past months. I sure hope they can correct this issue before someone gets hurt.

We love the food and service here-- we are regulars from the neighborhood. Delicious food and personal, excellent service- both very consistent. The employees make it great. Very gluten free friendly. Casual vibe at bar with fabulous service every time. -popular gathering spot in Energy Corridor, and friendly crowd with TV news or sports on. Dining room provides quiet family-friendly dining environment. Patio outside is spacious and covered.

This is by far my favorite restaurant! The food is consistently delicious - we have never been disappointed with the food! They have my favorite salsa, made fresh everyday! The staff is always attentive, generous and accommodating to our every request. The general manager, Daniel, makes us feel like family every time we go! I cannot recommend this place enough!! The fronterra guac is superb!!!!!!

Bery deliciously cooked. Had cheese, beef enchiladas and one beef chalupa with lettuce, tomatoes . Frozen Margarita was heavy.on the tequila...oo..lala. We selected the Corpus Christi plate. Had choice of three items plus rice and beans. Chips and sausa was fresh. Sausa was warm with no tomatoe peeling in sausa. We will be back to try different enchiladas

It was okay, over priced for the quality of the food. The enchiladas didn't hold their form they fell apart. Everything needed salt or hot sauce or something it was really bland. The server was pushy at times and inattentive at others it was inconsistent service. The host helped us more than our server.

Ate here a couple of weeks ago. Wife ordered the Mexico enchiladas, we took out several pieces of chicken bone after almost swallowing one. Be careful if you eat here, this should not happen in a well run kitchen.

I have driven past this place for years and kept saying I need to go in. Recently I said that to a friend and we went in. Wow the food was excellent. I have been twice now and had two different dishes and both were excellent. Both visits were during the covid period and they were doing a great job with social distancing, etc. We ordered off the lunch menu, I will say bring a magnifying glass so you can see the print! First time I had the quesadilla and the second time I had the burrito. Excellent. The service was also excellent, we sat in the bar area both times. I know times have been difficult for the industry so I have been leaving 60-70% of the bill for a tip. However, it was deserved in this case. Yes I recommend and yes I will go again.

I read mixed reviews about Sylvia's and decided to judge for myself. I wasn't disappointed. Prompt, courteous service and food that exceeded my expectations based on the menu descriptions. My server Rosario made the experience even better by her great attitude and infectious, genuine smile. This place isn't on my normal path but I will surely return to try other round of this great food and service !

I ordered a Mexico City and a chocolate tres leche but unfortunately, I never got a chance to try it. I placed a curbside pickup order and when I arrived it was raining. I called to say I was outside to pick up my order and the guy who picked up the phone told me that it was raining, that he didn't have an umbrella, and didn't want to get wet. I asked, don't you have curbside pickup? He said yes but not now because he didn't want to get wet. One of the reasons I ordered there was that they offered curbside pickup. Had I known it was curbside pickup "if they felt like it" I would have gone somewhere else. Sylvia's seems to care about their attire getting wet than providing the neighborhood with good food and a good customer experience. I was in the food industry and the lack of self awareness from Daniel Ruiz's staff was disappointing.

The only thing my husband and I enjoyed were the margaritas. The food was disgusting , the portions are extremely small, and the food is over priced. I would recommend this place to anyone. A cup of chicken soup 1/2 Lbs of fajitas plate 3 margaritas =$90 Overall disappointing

This place is pretty delicious! The price is a bit high but we always leave full. Friendly service and clean place. Nice stop for enchiladas

I've come here more than enough times with my coworkers for lunch. They've always been able to accommodate small to bigger crowds like we've had at up to 12 people without much of a hassle. Just be sure to call them up to reserve tables for you and your party well in advance because they do get busy. I've had the tacos, fajitas, and of course the enchiladas. Always good, so why 4 stars instead of 5? I didn't rate Lupe Tortilla that high either but I felt the good was a bit better there. The service wins here though. Indefinitely will continue to come back

Went here last night, and wasn't disappointed..... Their Caesar is to die for! And don't understand the hate either... You're a rockstar Sylvia and don't listen to the haters! You're restaurant has been a staple of my childhood ever since 2006!

Came here for lunch with co workers. We all enjoyed our food! I got San Guisado (beef stew) lunch special and it was delicious. Tortilla almost had the texture of Indian naan bread which I LOVED! Chips and Salsa were okay, chips we're thin and crispy but salsa was warm and not as spicy as I would've liked.

Best Spinach Enchiladas I've ever put in my mouth. Service is A+! My out of state visitors won't go any place else! They have to practically throw out my Canadian friends!

I took my friend for his birthday today. First we were served cold thick unflavored tortilla chips with a watered down tomato sauce.. no flavor! The chips tasted like the worst from a store!! Then we paid almost $5 bucks for a mini scoop of non seasoned guacamole, I had to finish making it at table, thank goodness they had salt and pepper!!! The serving plates appear to be what the army eats on, WTH! Serve on regular round plates. For the area this place is located in, Energy corridor, it is the most unseasoned, bland, cold food, lack of authenticity enchilada restaurant I've been to in Houston!!! I would have driven to a Nifas or even Pappasitos would be better then this place. The prices of plates are around $15-$25. They should be asking $5-$8 dollars. My friend said I picked the worst enchilada restaurant in Houston. He's right, I did. People are paying for the ambiance and the location but the food is worthless, Sylvia should remember her roots and go authentic not Tex Mex! I like recommending eateries to friends, visitors from other states, not recommending this place at all! Even the waiter said he hears people say they don't like the food! That said it all for us! Go elsewhere don't waste your gas, time or $$$ here!

Bad experience for Mother's Day. Our group of 16 people arrived early at @11:30am ( because we know how busy it gets for mothers Day we decided to go early for brunch); they rudely turned us down, which we understand is a big group, but it felt like the manager didn't even want to try. He quickly said N O.