Urbe
Restaurant · Afton Oaks ·
Mexican street food, brunch, margaritas, pastries, outdoor patio
Mexican street food, brunch, margaritas, pastries, outdoor patio
"At Hugo Ortega’s newest restaurant, the spotlight is on Mexican street eats. The fast-casual Uptown Park concept, which offers counter-service during the day and a full-service format for dinner and weekend brunch, is known for its slow-roasted meats, such as birria and barbacoa, that are used to build tortas and tacos. Urbe houses its on-site bakery, too, producing fresh bread, tortillas, and pastries, as well as large, spiral-shaped churros — presented just like in the markets of Mexico." - Kayla Stewart
"Grab a friend and fill the table with Mexican street food at this lively Hugo Ortega restaurant. Diners can enjoy $9 classic cocktails, which include an agave flight featuring tequila, mezcal, and sotol, plus house cocktails like the Urbe margarita for $11. But the bites are the true stars with its taco happy hour shining brightest. Top-sellers include barbacoa, brisket, and pork belly tacos offered for $6 each, and the Urbe trio — brisket queso flameado, guacamole, and salsa Mexicana paired with tortillas and chips for $19. The traditional happy hour is held from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, but for those who prefer a nightcap, catch the reverse happy hour from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, or from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday." - Brianna Griff
"James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega continues the tamale tradition at each of his restaurants. Order tamales stuffed with chicken mole poblano, mushroom pipian, or pork cochinita from Urbe. Or, try the mushroom tamales, chicken with salsa costeña, or pork with mole coloradito from sister restaurant Caracol — all for $28 a dozen." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Fuel up for all of the gift opening the next day by taking a stroll down the colorful buffet line at Hugo Ortega’s restaurant Urbe on Christmas Eve. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Urbe will offer Ortega’s popular Buffet de Noche Buena for $45 per person and $15 per child. Score seconds and thirds while taking in sounds from live mariachi performances from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., plus complementary ponche." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Urbe will offer a Mexican street food twist to holiday tables this Thanksgiving with to-go options like al la carte oven-roasted turkey breast and smoked brisket, tamales, enchiladas, margaritas by the gallon, and desserts like chocolate mousse cake. Urbe’s taco kits, which come complete with 1 pound of meat, tortillas, salsa, onion, and cilantro, are another fun way to entertain guests. Orders should be placed online or by email (adaline@urbehouston.com) by Sunday, November 24, and will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 27, between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m." - Brittany Britto Garley