Tatemó
Mexican restaurant · Spring Branch East
4740 Dacoma St Ste F, Houston, TX 77092
Highlights
Michelin-starred Mexican tasting menu celebrating heirloom corn
Michelin-starred Mexican tasting menu celebrating heirloom corn
"Concerns about immigration and protecting the safety and wellbeing of staff are major challenges; the visibility afforded by an award nomination has provided a platform to raise these issues and strengthened the resolve to keep going." - Sam Nelson
"Chef Emmanuel Chavez was nominated in the Best Chef: Texas category at the 2025 James Beard Awards for his work at this restaurant." - Courtney E. Smith
"A seasonal favorite where the Mexican tasting menu consistently balances raw, fried, and indulgent elements, often featuring the chef’s mole; staples recur alongside rotating specials, and the tuna tostada is a highlight — a crispy base topped with Big Eye tuna, a slightly tangy pico de gallo, and a chipotle spread that makes for an exciting starter." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Award-winning chef Emmanuel Chavez offers Mexican cuisine with an emphasis on the breadth of maize at one of Houston’s few tasting menu restaurants. Make your reservation at the discreet Spring Branch spot Wednesday through Saturday, and prepare yourself for perfect bites of quesadilla, ceviche, and Chavez’s signature plantain tortilla served over a tempura sweet potato and a silky mole. The restaurant fee is BYOB, so if imbibing, don’t forget your own bottle, which comes with a $25 corkage fee. Otherwise, Tatemo offers a selection of non-alcoholic drinks, including Topo Chico, canned tepache, and Mexican Coke." - Kayla Stewart
"James Beard-nominated chef Emmanuel Chavez showcases the beauty and breadth of masa in this reservation-only, multi-course, Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant, giving many diners a new appreciation for Mexican cuisine. Though the lineup of dishes constantly changes (often dish by dish), diners can find masa-fueled bites like the fan-favorite quesadilla and a version of the enmolada, which features a plantain tortilla, mole negro, and masa tempura sweet potato. Last summer, the restaurant transitioned into its seafood-focused menu, which featured a bluefin tuna tostada with chipotle aioli and a pico mix, and fish-forward dishes like a mackerel taco stuffed with pickled ramp, hoja santa, and black bean puree. Know before you go: This restaurant, which is just blocks away from a church, is BYOB with a $20 corkage fee for the first bottle, and $40 for any bottle thereafter. Non-alcoholic drinks include canned tepache, Mexican cokes, and Topo Chico." - Brittany Britto Garley
