The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
Mexican restaurant · Second Ward ·
Tex-Mex landmark serving sizzling fajitas & signature Ninfarita margaritas
Tex-Mex landmark serving sizzling fajitas & signature Ninfarita margaritas
"Mama Ninfa, the original owner of the Second Ward institution, is credited with the invention of the fajita. And while we’re still waiting on the fact-check to come back, it’s true that Houston wouldn’t be the same without this spot. It’s customary to see staff carrying enormous trays full of fajitas every few minutes like they’re the only thing on the menu. And after a while, the constant sizzle whizzing by your head becomes a part of the ambiance. Come for plates of tacos al carbon with handmade flour tortillas and stay until you, too, have a story to tell about your experience with a pitcher of the housemade “Ninfarita.”Their sister location in Uptownis also participating in Link & Dine." - Team Infatuation
"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