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Cafe Piquet
92/100 (4850 ratings)
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Cuban Sandwich
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"Nice lunch in attractive settingFlavorful cubano sandwich was well balanced, enough meat for average eaters. Salad also good. Lots of..."
Samaira Gupta
"Have been coming here forHave been coming here for so many years. It’s always good and the staff is pleasant. When I crave good Cuban..."
Anita Sharma
"Never disappointingThis is authentic, tasty and reasonably priced Cuban cuisine. I usually order the Pollo a la Plancha, which is a grilled..."
Palak Parmar
"Good Cuban Food. Recommended by friends of ours who are from Cuba, said it was authentic and good. They can vouch for the authenticity, but I will..."
Woodlands Foodman
"Honestly some of the best food I have had in a long while. Not sure if this is what Cubans define as "soul food" but it should be!!! I had the La..."
Greg L
"Good Find. We have been living within two miles of this restaurant for over ten years now, but only found it when we started looking for a decent..."
WanderingJ
"I posted reconsider at the end of my review. I meant RECOMMEND! GREAT PLACE..."
Mannydannyb
"Simply Delicious. I've been looking for a Puerto Rican restaurant in Houston and so far I've had no luck. The closet thing to PR food is Cuban food..."
Navarro
"Ate around 3pm on a weekday and there was only one waiter so service was a bit slow but the food was great. Ordered the tostones and vegetarian..."
Lauren Landry Chemin
"I had lunch here on Friday and the food and service were spot on, as usual. Great Cuban fare and one of my favorite lunch spots. Highly..."
Mark Miller
"PK Cubano!. In a recent visit, I sampled a number of dishes, most of which were pretty good, perhaps not the best Cuban in Houston, but good..."
Ebie
"I love the red snapper, generous portion with a crispy breading and moist and flakey fish on the inside. Service is typically slow so don't go if you..."
Fred Miller
"Good cuban food. I orders the tostones and yuca frita con mojo for appetizers. I was amazed to see malta in their drink selection. My entree was the..."
Alyssa Cantu
"Love Ropa Vieja. Cafe Piquet made me fall in love with Cuban cuisine in general and specifically Ropa Vieja. For that, I will forever be..."
Michael Parks
"Very good food, but the service can improve a lot. However, best Cuban food close to the Medical..."
Mario
"Everything is great. I started going to this restaurant about 6 or 7 years ago, when it was still in the shopping center a little ways down from..."
Buttercup1720
"Great Cuban Food. I have been to this establishment multiple times. I was a regular with the prior owners and now with the current owners. I have..."
Dee
"We tried Cuban food at this cafe and really enjoyed it. The foods were very interesting and good, especially the grill fish dish and the flan. ..."
Jade Tran
"I’ve been coming to this place for years and years, for special occasions, and the casual dining. It’s an understatement to say I love and..."
Mo Ramirez (Heavy Gatz)
"My boyfriend and I drive from Lake Charles to this restaurant because it is that good! The workers are so nice! The food is incredible! We always get..."
Adriel Vizina
"Got the empanada trio, ham croquettes, tostones rellenos, la pechugona, red snapper filet, stuffed smoked ham and cheese filet, oxtail special of the..."
Riya Santra
"We stopped by late Saturday afternoon for a coffee and mariquitas. Unfortunately, the coffee machine was broken. I decided to sample the empanadas..."
Isa Alonzo
"Even though I have lived within a mile of this place for over a decade today was my first time visiting. It did not disappoint. The food was..."
James Stephens
"Great food. Decent service. We hadn't been here in many years because we live so faraway. We found ourselves in the area and decided to come by. It..."
Karina Nistal
"The food was excellent. Service outstanding. If you like your food spicy ask for their hot sauce….. loved..."
Karla M.
"Covered all the bases, when it comes to Cuban cuisine. Spacious. Patio very nice. Plenty of..."
Carlos Burns
"Great place to take the the whole family. Everyone was friendly and helpful. All the employees were happy and they were all helping each other,..."
Gabino Torres
"Yesterday I visited Cafe Piquet here in Houston, a local Cuban restaurant on Bissonnet Street that is out of this world. Probably literally. They..."
Food4Tyler
"Wonderful place if you want to taste Caribbean flavors. Wonderful Cuban coffee. Wonderful staff 🇨🇺. I loved the food and the decor. You can..."
Emanuel Rolon
"The weather was perfect to enjoy lunch outside. The food was prepared perfectly and the peach iced tea was refreshing. The salad selection comes..."
Dekar “D double” Abercrombie
"First time trying Cuban food. Service was great. Waitress answered all of our questions and provided good recommendations. Definitely will go back to..."
Eric Posadas
"This has to be the best Cuban place in town, if not the entire state or country! The ambiance is very honest but it’s almost upscale too, you can..."
Sajeev Mehta
"Absolutely fantastic! The food was marvelous--best Cuban I've ever had. However, the real standout was the service--best ever. I was amazed that..."
Jack Hales
"First visit to this Gem recently. All in my party thoroughly enjoyed their food. The service was top level, and we never had to ask for anything. ..."
Jeffrey Borkovich
"Average price: $10-$15 per person Vibe: is chill. Business and close friend dine in, Not first date material. The food was good. Wish it had more..."
Joaquin Arellano
El Rey Taqueria
84/100 (2831 ratings)
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"Stopped by here on my way out of Houston after a concert. The breakfast burrito I grabbed was delicious, but for some reason they cut a to-go burrito..."
Josh Ragland
"The staff is super friendly! really clean and quaint. The Cuban style shredded beef is delicious! But the plantains are a must try. Super glad I got..."
Melissa Huynh
"It was all about this Cuban Torta. I will come again. I passed this little place so many times. I'm glad I finally came in for a visit. The staff..."
Martin Rosette
"I’ve been eating here for over a decade, this is my first review. The food is consistently delicious. And this may be a bold statement but I think..."
Ar Monsanto
"This place has been delicious for a long time. However the prices have gotten out of control. $4+ for one taco is too much for me. They are moving..."
Tyler Brooks
"Professional, and friendly staff. They are clean and handle your food with care by taking extra measures to wrap and seal it properly. I ordered..."
Draven Doldia
"Best late night drive thru. Food is great service is always great. The tortilla soup it's really amazing, and the little sweet plantains that they..."
Maria Hernandez
"Give a raise to the guy working the drive thru window Friday 11/24 around 9:45am. I have literally never had more friendly, polite, helpful, patient..."
Laura Salkowski
"One of my favorite restaurants in Houston for over 20 years. The original El Rey never disappoints. Everything is super delicious here. They have..."
Ann Hernandez
"El Rey is always consistently good and this time was no different! I like the ambiance, the quality of the food and this one is very convenient for a..."
Sajeev Mehta
"I love this place. Always clean. Friendly service. Good coffee for the price. My favorite are the Cuban tacos with plantains and black..."
David Waddell
"The breakfast tacos at El Rey were excellent. They have a large variety of breakfast tacos as well as other lunch and dinner options all at a..."
Alan Ritchie
"great Cuban and Mexican food. I have been to all locations and never disappointed. Tortas and plates. The vegan taco is excellent. Their coffee and..."
Antonio Helm
Grand Lux Cafe
83/100 (6246 ratings)
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Beignets
Apple pie
Hummus
Pasta
Cakes
Tortillas
Salad
Pesto
Nachos
Crab
Fish
Toasts
Calamari
Alfredo
Calamares
Waffles
Cheesecakes
Salmon
Jambalaya
Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich
Burger
Lettuce Wraps
Cheesecake
Fried pickles
Tapas
Bento (Lunch Box)
Tacos
Shrimp
Ribs
Beef
Sit down
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Bar
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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"I give Grand Lux 5 stars because I don’t want to mess with their rating. However, it has been 8 years since I went here. Every experience in my..."
Justin Lee Farrell
"My sister and brother in law came in from out of town on sunday and were leaving on monday. But before they left we had to stop at Grand Lux for..."
Rachel Saul
"Went to the Grand Lux this past Saturday evening with my cousin and friends. We were seated about 15 minutes after arrival. I ordered the shrimp and..."
Edith Jeanne
"I have always LOVED this place! Don't get get as often as i wold like, but it is simply awesome dining here. I guess, this is gonna be another one of..."
Bernadine Joplin
"Enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere. We recommend you trying the..."
Myreon D. Wallace
"One of my fav restaurants in the Galleria area. Highly recommend..."
Vimarie J Negron
"Best service and really great food. The waiter made myself and my friends feel comfortable and had a great..."
Monica Ordonez
"cultural diversity at its bestOur 2 experiences at this fine establishment in Houston felt as though we were in a melting pot of world..."
Anita Sharma
"Great place in River Oaks, Houston. We tried - Wedge salad and orzo shrimpsVerdict ::Food :: 4.5/5Service ::..."
Thomas Slater
"Top notch food and service.Highlights :: Crispy caramel chicken, Sandwich with brie.Verdict ::Food :: 4.5/5Service..."
Food N Final
"We were visiting our Nephew his wife and their new born baby in Humble, Texas. We went out to diner with them at Grand Lux Cafe. It was an amazing..."
Sadhana Shah
"I loved grand lux cafe for their generosity and cleanness. We ordered appetizers and main platters and we couldn’t finish half of the main courses...."
Samar Bou Semaan
"Saumon à trois... salmon three ways is definitely an order again dish. Atmosphere is good with great service. The warm earthy bread and butter is a..."
J24
"Wow! Guy was absolutely right on with this one. Love the atmosphere. The service is good and so is the food. Very chill. Excellent food, quick..."
Anthony Hudson
"I have only been here a couple of times but the food has been great. Parking has been hit or miss. Great place for drinks and the..."
Joey
"I live for a food holiday because I am GREAT at celebrating those! This Saturday (March 25th) happens to be International Waffle Day and as you can..."
Erika
"Grand Lux is a nice restaurant ... kind of a Cheesecake Factory meets ancient Egypt thing going on. The menu is large and reasonably priced. The..."
Ayesha
"The food and service were wonderful and very friendly. The staffs were very friendly and polite. Worth the visit.Excellent ambiance and view!..."
Clara Merry
"I've been here a dozen or so times and have never once had a bad experience. Wait staff / bar tenders are always attentive to our party. Food is..."
Ashia Rita
"This is a very popular Sunday brunch spot and the team at Grand Lux handles the needs of the customers with ease. This is a great plus. Belgian..."
Vinitha C
"The Grand Lux is awesome because just like the cheesecake factory, the menu is extensive.  I love the half sandwich / half salad option that they..."
Catie Clemens
"Great lunch.... Went with a friend on a whim. I enjoyed a salmon dish that was delicious. We shared a bottle of wine...decent wine list. I would go..."
Ilovecolorado
"Quality and Quantity. Reading some other reviews I have to disagree. I agree that the portions are large here, however I believe the quality is also..."
El Guapo
"Everything that my wife or I have ordered has been delicious! It is a must to get the strawberry shortcake for dessert every..."
Jeremy Cameron
"It just so happens to be prom night. The Cafe is packed with shiny tuxedos and glittering evening gowns What a time to re-live old high school..."
Reginald Garrett, II
"Great food!! The Chop House Burger is on of the best burgers in town. 10oz angus burger on a buttered bun. Rich! Also one of the best breakfast meals..."
Frank H
"GREAT. Can't speak about everything on the menu, but the seafood salad is the greatest. Especially in these hot..."
Angel Henneman
"They have a great happy hour. The food is delish, prices are great and the drinks are great. But get there early because seating is..."
Falecia Milburn
"Excellent..."
Andre Lewis
"Never have I been dissapointed in anything here...from the service to the food. Huge portions, wear elastic..."
Cory
"Beautiful decor lines the inside of the restaurant. When my dad and I came here we did not know what we were expecting to get, but then the menu..."
Austin Plyley
"The decor is warm and beautiful, the service is awesome from all staff, from the front door hostess to the back bus boy. You definitely have to come..."
KhaliB
"Great food and incredible deserts. My wife and I love GLC. The portions can be a bit gigantic at times, but it really all depends on how hungry you..."
Sean M.
"Slow, loud, and banging. The service is great but they run out of choices often, which is amazing based on the number of choices on their menu! The..."
Chitown Critique
"So many choices!. They have everything you could imagine here and it all looks and tastes..."
Fran Cooper
"Mediterranean Mahi Mahi is..."
Claudia Sander Garnett
"I love this place. Crab and asparagus omellete and Sangria Blanco is calling me..."
Carol Hoskins-Burks
"The food and portion size is always consistent. Be carefully of slow service and high priced..."
Apollo
"Yes GRAND, but.... It is grand, loud, luxurious, so many selections.... The waitstaff is always great, the food is wonderful, the portions so big. I..."
Katzzam
"Wow.. Great food, from appetizers all the way through the..."
BAggie
"I like the food, specially the Mongolian beef, but I have to say that the fresh baked Apple pie is the best ever! So light that you can eat..."
Carol
"Great food. When I'm in town and don't feel like cookin, I will walk over to GLC for..."
Me Linda O'Neill
"They have a dessert bar! Need I say more? But seriously, when you feel like being a kid and skipping the main meal and going straight for a big..."
Carlitasway13
"They have every thing very..."
Cameron Crabtree
"Grand Lux. First went here with a friend of mine after church and it became one of usuals! I went here for my birthday last year and told a lot of..."
RK
"Chicken Pot Pie. I recently went there for my birthday and it was great. The have good food,drinks and atmosphere. The best is the chicken pot pie...."
MZ DUP
"The Grand Lux Café in Houston’s Galleria (a product of the Cheesecake Factory) reminds us of one of those television cooking contests, where the..."
BAggie
"I came here with coworkers during lunch hour, and it did not disappoint at all. Food came out pretty fast and was spot on. It looks very elegant on..."
Jakup Abedin
"Atmosphere was really nice. Warm relaxing colors for comfortable eating experience. The food wasn't as GREAT as I was expecting considering price and..."
Chris Martinez
"This place looks awesome and has the decor of Las Vegas. So the venue and atmosphere gets a five star for sure. But the food came a bit short. They..."
Michael Wu PhD
"Got the pork chop and the Buffalo chicken rolls. Food was pretty good but not amazing. Service and vibe was fine. Good variety of choices and price..."
Miguel Cucaita
"Preston, our server, was amazing. He recognized us immediately and was extremely accommodating. Our meal itself was stellar, and there were a lot of..."
QueenSof
"Had a wonderful time dining here. The service is top notch, the atmosphere is great, and the food! Oh the food! I had the Buffalo chicken bites and..."
Careisha Whyte
"Always a good experience. Sometimes there can be a wait but this last time I went there was none. Food was delicious as always. The burgers here are..."
Hernan Flores
"I came here for a quick dinner salad. The food was good, service is professional and courteous, just a little slow. Overall, a great place. I’ll..."
Alex Mironov
"This is the second location that I'm visiting. I've been to one of the Grand luxe cafes in New York, so I came in knowing what to expect. Pros: 1...."
Stephen James
"Went there during lunch and really enjoyed it. Although we went for 12pm there wasn't a lunch crowd which was good. The food was delicious and we..."
Felicia George
Flor De Cuba
82/100 (1907 ratings)
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Cuban
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Cuban Sandwich
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"We had a great time.. we went to celebrate my daughter in law birthday... the live band was great... I will..."
Natia Robinson
"This is a very inviting establishment. It’s a bit hidden and not visible from the main road. The decor is very nice and they have an awesome..."
Dennis Jasinski
"The fish was way too salty for my taste. My kids loved the Mac n Cheese but they are use to Mexican tamales so I’m sure that’s why they didn’t..."
Xnd Gee
"Stress less God bless Had a great dinner with a couple of friends. The service was good… But I guess I was a little different from the regulars..."
Muhammad Rasheed
"Lovely waitstaff and fantastic food! Try the sweet plantains…...."
Kami Baez
"Every single week I have the best meal ever 😋. Fricase de pollo..."
Joe Perez
"Lunch with the hubby and it was amazing!!! Ordered the oxtails and they were fall off the bone tender. Drinks 🥰🥰 super!!! Service was..."
Abby Tijerina
"Just had lunch here with my family. The portion sizes are very generous! The tamale was to die for! The Moro and plantains as well. My husband got..."
Yulissa Lopez
"I have been here a few times for lunch with my workmates. The Cuban sandwich and steak sandwich are both amazing. My workmate ordered something that..."
Jerimy Robinson
"Delicious Ropa Vieja dish. The steak in kids menu is very good. Maduros and arroz Moro are well made. So far the best Cuban sandwich I’ve tried in..."
Ervin M Ventura
"Plenty of space. I dined on a Tuesday where not crowded but l suspect it can be a really fun place, Friday and Saturday. The waitress was very nice..."
Stephanie McGuire
"I used to come here all the time but it's been about a year since I've been around this area so I stopped in today for lunch. Place was empty I was..."
Tony B
"This was AMAZInG Dinning Experience I am a Culinary Arts Major as well as a certified prof baker and caterer and hands down the food was..."
Aggie Morton
"They had one very big party when we arrived. I was concerned that having such a large party would take our order wait time through the roof. This was..."
justin pechan
"Extremely great customer service. Food was amazing. I don't really order empanadas just anywhere, being Dominican we have high standards for them,..."
Aida Morales
"This place felt very comfy to eat in. The service was good and the waiter was really nice. We ate a lot of food and everything was so..."
Jacqueline G
"Unbelievable food! Top notch, home made and authentic. The staff is professional and very graceful. The ambience and decor represented Cuba and i was..."
Chris Shaw