Small Guacamole
$12.00Freshly mashed avocados tossed with crisp jalapeños, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, served with warm house-made tortilla chips.
Parking lot, 1700 Post Oak Blvd #1-190, Houston, TX 77056
(346) 335-2404
Freshly mashed avocados tossed with crisp jalapeños, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, served with warm house-made tortilla chips.
Generous portion of creamy smashed avocados blended with zesty jalapeños, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and fresh lime, perfect for sharing.
Warm, velvety blend of sharp cheddar and traditional melting cheeses accented with fresh pico de gallo, served with crisp flour totopos.
Wood-oven seared panela cheese served warm with blistered chiles toreados, tangy tomatillo salsa, pickled escabeche, and fresh avocado slices.
Rich Mexican white melting cheese bubbling with savory, house-made Mexican chorizo, prepared tableside and served with warm tortillas.
Citrus-marinated Gulf red snapper and succulent shrimp tossed with sweet mango, fiery chiles, red onion, and radish.
Creamy guacamole spread over crispy tostadas, topped with tender blue crab tossed in an escabeche vinaigrette and crunchy pickled carrots.
Folded corn tortillas stuffed with Mexican white melting cheese, earthy wood-oven roasted mushrooms, and poblanos, served with avocado-tomatillo salsa.
The legendary original recipe featuring crispy house-made chips piled high with cheddar cheese, savory frijoles puercos, jalapeños, sour cream, and guacamole.
Traditional chile-tomato broth loaded with tender roasted chicken, fresh avocado slices, cotija cheese, and crispy totopos.
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with crunchy garlic croutons and shaved parmesan cheese, served with a classic creamy Caesar dressing.
Fresh romaine blend tossed with creamy avocado, toasted pepitas, and cotija cheese, drizzled with a bright and herbaceous pipian verde dressing.
Large crisp flour tostada layered with savory frijoles puercos, cotija cheese, chopped romaine lettuce, fresh pico de gallo, and radish.
Classic rolled tortillas filled with aged cheddar cheese, smothered in salsa ranchera and roasted cherry tomatoes, topped with queso fresco and cebollita.
Hearty enchiladas stuffed with savory brisket picadillo and beef fajita, smothered in a robust ranchera-chile gravy and melted cheddar cheese.
Tender roasted chicken wrapped in corn tortillas, blanketed in a tangy tomatillo poblano sauce, Monterrey Jack cheese, crema, and queso fresco.
Luxurious seafood enchiladas filled with Gulf shrimp and blue crab, bathed in a rich chipotle cream sauce and melted Monterrey Jack cheese.
Slow-cooked tender pork enchiladas topped with savory chile gravy, salsa tomatillo, queso fresco, and a crispy chicharron crumble.
Roasted chicken enchiladas coated in a rich mole poblano, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, pepitas, avocado, radish, cilantro, and crema.
Tender grilled beef fajitas in a soft flour tortilla with pico de gallo, guacamole, and chile con Queso. Mama Ninfa introduced the fajita to North America with this dish in 1973!
Juicy grilled chicken fajitas in a soft flour tortilla with pico de gallo, guacamole, and chile con Queso, honoring Mama Ninfa's 1973 invention.
Combination of beef and chicken fajitas in a flour tortilla with pico de gallo, guacamole, and chile con queso.
Three crispy corn tortilla shells filled with seasoned ground beef brisket, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and salsa.
Spicy pork carnitas served in corn tortillas with fresh cilantro, onion, avocado, crunchy chicharron, and salsa tomatillo.
Choice of crispy Gulf fish or shrimp in corn tortillas, topped with mango slaw, chipotle mayo, and salsa tomatillo.
Sizzling wood-fire grilled beef fajitas served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and warm tortillas. Serves 1.
Generous portion of sizzling wood-fire grilled beef fajitas served with traditional accompaniments. Serves 2.
Marinated wood-fire grilled chicken fajitas served with Mexican rice, beans, and all the classic trimmings. Serves 1.
Double portion of seasoned grilled chicken fajitas served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas. Serves 2.
Combination of grilled beef and chicken fajitas served with Mexican rice, beans, and fresh garnishes. Serves 1.
Large combination of sizzling beef and chicken fajitas served with traditional sides for two. Serves 2.
Sizzling wood-oven roasted seasonal vegetables served with rice, beans, guacamole, and warm tortillas. Serves 1.
Double portion of sizzling wood-oven roasted seasonal vegetables served with traditional accompaniments. Serves 2.
Ground and chopped fajita burger topped with grilled onions, poblanos, melted cheese, and chipotle aioli, served with roasted potato wedges.
Ultimate combination plate featuring chicken or beef fajitas, a crispy beef taco, and a cheese enchilada with ranchera sauce.
A comforting combination of a beef brisket tamale, a crispy beef taco, and a cheese enchilada topped with rich beef gravy.
Rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken or beef brisket, served with onions, guacamole, crema mexicana, and coleslaw.
Two chicken flautas and one taco a la Ninfa, served with fresh guacamole and zesty pico de gallo.
Slow-cooked tender pork served with green onions, sliced avocado, and a vibrant roasted tomato sauce.
Two poblano peppers: one filled with jack cheese picadillo and one with brisket picadillo, smothered in savory ranchera sauce.
Three woodfire-grilled Texas quails served with savory sautéed onions and peppers.
Grilled beef skirt steak served with roasted potatoes, onions, and a rich guajillo chipotle cream sauce.
Wood-oven roasted pork marinated in achiote and citrus, served with pickled onions, sweet plantains, and sour cream.
Slow-braised boneless beef stew cooked with potatoes, peppers, and onions in a savory gravy.
Wood-oven roasted Texas redfish served with grilled seasonal vegetables, tomatillo relish, and fluffy white rice.
Classic jumbo Gulf shrimp pan-seared in rich garlic butter, served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Jumbo Gulf shrimp stuffed with jack cheese and jalapeño, wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon, served with lemon butter, rice, and beans.
Wood-oven roasted wild-caught salmon with a mole spice rub, served over stone-milled grits with poblano pepper and chipotle cream sauces.
Jumbo Diablo shrimp paired with your choice of savory beef or chicken fajitas for the ultimate flavor combination.
Combination fajitas (beef and chicken) served alongside succulent garlic butter Tampico shrimp.
Feast for two featuring Tampico shrimp, tender baby back ribs, and a combination of beef and chicken fajitas.
Ultimate feast for two with beef or chicken fajitas, carnitas, Tampico shrimp, baby back ribs, and a cheese chile relleno.
Traditional Mexican custard infused with Kahlúa, topped with house-made dulce de leche and fresh whipped cream.
Our unique take on the classic three-milk cake, topped with marshmallow and flambéed to order right at the table.
Puff pastry sopapillas served with Mexican vanilla gelato, fresh whipped cream, and aromatic hibiscus syrup.
Rich Abuelita Mexican chocolate cake served alongside a cool scoop of creamy vanilla gelato.
A refreshing scoop of artisan Mexican vanilla gelato.
Choice of freshly brewed hot coffee, iced coffee, espresso, cappuccino, or traditional Café Mexicana.
Three cheese quesadilla pieces served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Three chicken fajita quesadilla pieces served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Three beef fajita quesadilla pieces served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Two crispy chicken tenders served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
One cheese enchilada served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
One shredded chicken enchilada served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
One ground beef enchilada served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
One shredded chicken taco served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
One ground beef taco served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
One beef fajita taco served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
One fajita chicken taco served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Four bean and cheese nachos topped with beef fajita, served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Four bean and cheese nachos topped with fajita chicken, served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Four classic bean and cheese nachos served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Four bean and cheese nachos topped with seasoned ground beef, served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Large fresh bandera garnish including chopped onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
Medium fresh bandera garnish with onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
Creamy side of stone-milled cheese grits.
Side of signature house atomica hot sauce.
Freshly sliced ripe avocado.
Crispy strips of smoky bacon.
Traditional house-made barco side accompaniment.
Smoky, sweet house-made BBQ sauce.
Tender 3oz portion of grilled beef fajita.
Savory house-made beef gravy.
Traditional savory black beans.
Special CCQ Jaime chile con queso side.
Traditional savory charro beans with bacon and spices.
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Tender 3oz portion of grilled chicken fajita.
Warm, melted chile con queso for dipping.
Zesty house chipotle sauce.
Basket of warm, crispy house-made corn tortilla chips.
Fresh chopped cilantro leaves.
Choice of house salad dressing.
Crispy house-made flour tortilla chips.
Fresh sliced jalapeño peppers.
Rich garlic butter accompaniment.
Fresh chopped green onions.
Zesty house green salsa.
Savory grilled onions.
Seasoned ground beef side.
Freshly prepared creamy guacamole.
Fiery habanero hot sauce (2 oz).
Shredded Monterrey Jack cheese.
Crisp shredded lettuce (lechuga).
Traditional seasoned Mexican rice.
Sautéed mushrooms.
Fresh chopped white onions.
Savory pechuga chicken gravy.
Tangy house-pickled carrots.
Tangy pickled jalapeño slices.
Freshly made pico de gallo.
Sweet fried plantains.
Fluffy poblano rice.
Crumbled fresh queso fresco.
Classic ranchera tomato sauce.
Traditional red table salsa.
Traditional refried beans.
Cool sour cream.
Sweet syrup accompaniment.
Fresh diced tomatoes.
Blistered chiles toreados.
Crispy roasted potato wedges.
Ninfarita mix only with no alcohol.
Classic Ninfarita served by the glass.
Classic Ninfarita served in a sharing carafe.
Classic Ninfarita half gallon for groups.
Tequila Blanco, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar. Served only on the rocks.
Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice, and reduced agave nectar. Served only on the rocks.
Tequila Blanco, triple sec, fresh lime juice, agave, mint, salted mole rim, and cucumber garnish.
Tequila Blanco, mango, habanero peppers, fresh lime juice, and a salted mole rim.
Tequila Reposado, Ancho Reyes, orange liqueur, tamarind syrup, and a Tajin rim.
Tequila Blanco, hibiscus, passion fruit, fresh lemon juice, Combier, and a salted rim.
Tequila Reposado, cognac, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and agave. Served only on the rocks.
Basil-infused tequila Blanco, orange liqueur, strawberry syrup, and fresh lime juice.
Ilegal Mezcal, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
Los Vecinos Mezcal, pineapple juice, guava, fresh lime juice, and sea salt.
Ilegal Mezcal, elderflower and ginger liqueur, fresh lime juice, and house-made blood orange ice cube.
Tequila Blanco, ginger, passion fruit, fresh lime juice, ginger beer, and a salted rim.
Vodka, fresh lime juice, hoja santa, ginger beer, and Angostura bitters.
Hornitos Tequila Blanco, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice and soda, chamoy, and Tajin served in a clay tumbler.
Hornitos Tequila Blanco and fresh lime juice served chilled in a Topo Chico bottle.
White rum, fresh lime juice, mint, roasted pineapple, topped off with Topo Chico.
Zephyr gin, fresh lemon juice, house-made butterfly peaflower syrup, and bubbles.
Sherry cask-aged tequila, Nixta corn liqueur, Vago Elote, vermouth, bitters, and agave syrup.
Arrogante almond tequila, Licor 43, and house-made cafe de olla.
Karbach Crawford Bock on draft.
No Label seasonal beer on draft.
St. Arnold seasonal beer on draft.
Seasonal rotating tap draft beer.
Michelob Ultra light beer (bottle or can).
Bohemia imported Mexican beer (bottle or can).
Corona or Corona Light Mexican beer (bottle or can).
Dos Equis Amber or Lager (bottle or can).
Modelo Especial or Negra Modelo (bottle or can).
Shiner Bock Texas beer (bottle or can).
Pacifico Clara Mexican beer (bottle or can).
Tecate Mexican beer (bottle or can).
Ninfa’s Michelada mix, fresh lime juice, and a mole salt rim.
Selection of fine house red and white wines by glass or bottle.
Fresh house-made daily sangria (Red or White).
Classic Coca-Cola.
Diet Coca-Cola.
Refreshing Sprite soda.
Classic Dr Pepper.
Freshly brewed iced tea.
Authentic Mexican Coca-Cola made with real cane sugar in a glass bottle.
Sparkling mineral water from Monterrey, Mexico.
Classic half iced tea, half lemonade Arnold Palmer.
Virgin piña colada with creamy coconut and pineapple.
Blended virgin strawberry daiquiri.
Blended virgin mango daiquiri.
Three 5oz servings of seasonal margaritas on the rocks.
Espadin (Ilegal), infused (Vago Elote), and pechuga mole (Xicaru) served with oranges and chapulin salt.
Three 1oz pours of Lalo Silver, Herradura Reposado, and Gran Centenario Añejo, served with house-made sangrita.
Daily breakfast taco offered 10am-2pm on flour or corn tortillas with your choice of potato, egg, cheese, bacon, chorizo, beans, or fajita.
Serves 4-6. One bottle of sparkling wine served with freshly squeezed orange juice.
Seasonal fruits, cucumber, candied pepitas, fresh lime juice, and Tajin seasoning.
Two eggs, carnitas, and cheese on a crispy tostada, served with frijoles puercos and salsa ranchera.
Chorizo and egg plate served with frijoles puercos, crispy potatoes, and your choice of Nueske bacon or smoked sausage.
Your choice of salsa verde or salsa ranchera, shredded chicken, tortilla chips, and two fried eggs.
Traditional pork and hominy in spicy broth, served with shredded cabbage and crunchy toppings with tostadas.
Scrambled eggs with your choice of chorizo, bacon, carnitas, sausage, or potato, served with frijoles puercos.
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with maple or Jamaica syrup and whipped butter.
Side selections including Nueske applewood smoked bacon, smoked sausage, polvorones, or crispy potatoes.
Classic mimosa with your choice of fresh-squeezed orange juice, pineapple, or cranberry.
Refreshing mimosa made with your choice of seasonal agua fresca.
Vodka or tequila, Bloody Mary mix, lime and olive juice, Tajin rim, and a fun garnish of Takis.
Licor 43 combined with rich Katz espresso.
Turn your favorite beer into a Michelada with our house mix.
Kahlua, tequila, toasted rice milk with sugar and cinnamon.
Silver tequila, fresh orange juice, pineapple, and hibiscus syrup.
Freshly squeezed orange juice.
Iced tea mixed with lemonade or limeade.
Katz hot brew coffee from Costa Rica.
Single-origin espresso, cappuccino, latte, or cortado from Chiapas, Mexico.
Traditional rich Abuelitas hot chocolate.
Child-sized breakfast plate with egg, meat, and potatoes.
Child-sized fluffy pancake.
Child-sized golden waffle.
Kid's bean, egg, and cheese taco or plate.
Kid's potato, egg, and cheese taco or plate.
Kid's potato, bean, and cheese taco or plate.
Kid's bacon, egg, and cheese taco or plate.
Kid's chorizo, egg, and cheese taco or plate.
Child-sized breakfast side.
Single kid-sized fried or scrambled egg.
Freshly fried sweet churro for kids.
The original Ninfarita frozen or on the rocks. Make it a pitcher for 25.
Choice of Ranch Water, Paloma Tradicional, Spicy Spritz, or Ninfa's Old Fashioned.
Refreshing house sangria. Make it a pitcher for 16.
Selection of happy hour draft beers.
Any Texas draft beer paired with a 1-oz shot of blanco tequila.
Frijoles puercos, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños on crispy chips.
Citrus and achiote-marinated pork, refried black beans, pickled red onions, and cilantro on a crispy tostada.
Gulf shrimp, mango slaw, salsa taquera, in a warm corn tortilla.
Papas con chorizo, slaw, queso fresco, salsa verde, and crema in golden taquitos.
Roasted chicken, mole poblano, and a sesame-pepita crunch in crispy empanada pastry.
Spicy pork carnitas, cilantro, onion, avocado, chicharron, and salsa tomatillo in a corn tortilla.
Welcome to The Original Ninfa's Uptown, located in the vibrant BLVD Place on Post Oak Blvd in Houston, TX. As a legendary institution in the Tex-Mex culinary landscape, this upscale yet warm destination honors the rich traditions established by Mama Ninfa in 1973 while offering a modern, sophisticated dining atmosphere. Whether you are seeking a lively business lunch, a celebratory family dinner, or weekend brunch cocktails, Ninfa's delivers an unforgettable experience rooted in authentic Mexican flavors.
The restaurant strikes a harmonious balance between upscale chic and comfortable rustic charm. Featuring spacious dining rooms, a large energetic bar area, and shaded outdoor patios, the ambiance is welcoming and energetic. It is an ideal setting for romantic date nights, group gatherings, and lively weekend brunches. Service is famously efficient and attentive, ensuring every guest feels right at home from the moment complimentary chips and house-made salsas arrive.
Dining at Ninfa's Uptown reflects its premium quality and generous portions. With main courses ranging from $17 to $40 and shareable fajita platters up to $78, the pricing aligns with high-end casual dining in the Galleria area. Generous sharing portions, complimentary chips and salsas, and a robust happy hour (Monday-Friday, 3-6 PM) provide excellent value for quality-conscious diners.
Valet parking and a large free parking garage behind the restaurant make visits effortless. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend brunches and dinner peaks. The menu offers robust flexibility for vegetarian diners, gluten-free accommodations upon request, and a comprehensive kids' menu, making it exceptionally welcoming for families and diverse dietary needs.
1700 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
1605 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
1717 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
1650 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027
1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027
5000 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
The Original Ninfa's Uptown is located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd #1-190 in the BLVD Place development in Houston, Texas.
Yes! Ninfa's is widely celebrated as the birthplace of the modern North American fajita, introduced by Mama Ninfa in 1973 with the iconic Tacos Al Carbon.
The restaurant offers a vibrant happy hour Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featuring discounted Ninfaritas, draft beers, sangria, and select Tex-Mex bites.
Yes, Ninfa's offers a wide array of vegetarian options such as Mushroom Quesadillas, Guacamole, Chile Con Queso, cheese enchiladas, and vegetarian fajitas.
Valet parking is available alongside a large free parking garage located directly behind the restaurant for guest convenience.
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