The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
Mexican restaurant · Second Ward
2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003
Highlights
Iconic Tex-Mex landmark serving renowned fajitas & Ninfas.
Iconic Tex-Mex landmark serving renowned fajitas & Ninfas.
"For decades, the Original Ninfa’s in the Second Ward has served Tex-Mex favorites, from Houston locals to visiting celebrities like Martha Stewart and Jimmy Fallon. Known as the birthplace of fajitas in the U.S., the lively restaurant impresses with its handmade tortillas, crispy tacos, savory enchiladas, and tacos al carbon, which are cooked over coals in a wood-fired oven. Don’t skimp on the drinks: The Ninfarita, made with 100 percent Agave Tequila Blanco, is one of the most popular margaritas in town." - Marcy de Luna
"Serving a limited-time $15 Sasha Sunrise cocktail made with sotol, charred orange and guajillo pepper cordial, lime juice, piloncillo syrup, and a honey-hibiscus agua fresca foam." - Jesse Sparks
"Ninfa’s on Navigation not only serves as one of the flagship Tex-Mex institutions of Houston, but also as the de facto pre- and post-game dinner spot for Astros fans. Pop in after watching Yordaddy smack a couple homers, and the entire restaurant will likely be a sea of orange. Nearly everyone here orders a powerful trinity of margaritas, queso, and the famous fajitas, but dishes from the seasonal specials are just as delicious to celebrate (or commiserate) over. How to get there: Drive (four minutes), take the 20 to the Canal/Delano stop (10 minutes), or walk (19 minutes)" - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"The Ninfarita might be as much of a Tex-Mex legend as the entire Ninfa’s on Navigation restaurant. The tangy margarita gets served on the rocks and goes down smoothly, which is why people order it by the pitcher. And when paired with a plate of sizzling fajitas, a Ninfarita on the table feels as standard as a basket of chips and salsa." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Famed for introducing the world to fajitas as tacos al carbon, the Original Ninfa’s is a Houston institution. The vibrant Second Ward location and its Uptown Park outpost both offer a lively, casual vibe perfect for a plate of sizzling beef fajitas and a Ninfarita, the house margarita made with tequila, agave nectar, and French orange liqueur. Adventurous drinkers should try the Tranquilita Margarita, infused with 4 milligrams of THC from 8th Wonder’s Ocho Verde Cannabis Spirit and Cut Above’s zero-proof tequila." - Marcy de Luna
