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Chile Con Queso
13
Sharp Cheddar and Melting Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Flour Totopos; Add Picadillo 3; Add Chorizo 3
Queso Asado
13
Wood Oven Seared Panela Cheese, Chiles Toreados, Tomatillo Salsa, Escabeche, Avocado
Queso Flameado
15
Mexican White Melting Cheese with House-Made Chorizo Prepared Tableside
Roasted Gulf Oysters
16
Four Wood Oven Roasted Oysters, Blue Crab, Chorizo, Breadcrumbs, Mezcal Crema, Bacon
Mushroom Quesadillas
13
Corn Tortillas, Mexican White Melting Cheese, Wood Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Poblanos, Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa; Add Beef Fajitas* 9
Nachos
14
The ‘Original’ Nacho Recipe with Cheddar Cheese, Frijoles Puercos, Jalapeño, Sour Cream, Guacamole on House-Made Chips; Add Beef Fajitas* 9; Add Shrimp 7
Sopa Azteca
14
Chile-Tomato Broth, Roasted Chicken, Avocado, Cotija, Crispy Totopos
Caesar Salad
12
Romaine, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Lemon, Classic Caesar Dressing; Add Beef Fajitas* 9; Add Shrimp 12
Verde Salad
12
Romaine Blend, Avocado, Peptias, Cotija Cheese, Pipian Verde Dressing; Add Beef Fajitas* 9; Add Grilled Shrimp 12
India
14
Flour Tostada, Frijoles Puercos, Cotija Cheese, Chopped Romaine, Pico De Gallo, Radish; Add Beef Fajita* 9; Add Shrimp 12
Antiguas
17
Aged Cheddar Cheese, Salsa Ranchera, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Cebollita, Queso Fresco
Tejanas *
24
Beef Picadillo, Beef Fajita, Ranchera Chile Gravy, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Cilantro, Cebollita
Suizas
19
Roasted Chicken, Monterey Jack Cheese, Tomatillo Poblano Sauce, Crema, Cebollita, Queso Fresco
Del Marsourcing signal
25
Gulf Shrimp, Blue Crab, Chipotle Cream Sauce, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cebollita
Carnitas
20
Slow Cooked Pork, Chile Gravy, Salsa Tomatillo, Queso Fresco, Cebollita
Mole
20
Roasted Chicken, Mole Poblano, Toasted Sesame, Pepitas, Avocado, Radish, Cilantro, Crema, Queso Fresco, Cebollita
Burger
24
Ninfa’s “Award Winning” Fajita Burger *
Beef Fajitas
25
Grilled Chicken Breast
22
El Eddie
19
Three Crispy, Beef Picadillo Tacos, Lettuce Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Salsa
Musicos
22
This Mama Ninfa Original was Specially Created for a Dear Mariachi Musician Friend of Hers
Mariscos
22
Choice of Crispy Gulf Fish or Shrimp, Mango Slaw, Chipotle Mayo, Salsa Tomatillo, Corn Tortillas
Beef Tamale
5
Costilla De Res
10
Smoked Sausage
5
Pickled Carrots
2
Redfish Zarandeado
33
On the Half Shell with a Traditional Nayarit Marinade, Crispy Potatoes, Refried Black Beans
Snapper Veracruzano
34
Gulf Red Snapper, Wood Oven Roasted Tomato, Caper and Olive Sauce, Crispy Potatoes, Poblano Rice
Shrimp a la Playasourcing signal
31
Six Jumbo Gulf Shrimp cooked “a la plancha” with Garlic Butter, *Jalapeño Rellenitos, Crispy Potatoes
Plato Costeño
30
Gulf Fish Taco, Three Shrimp a la Playa, mini India, Blue Crab Tostada, Salsa Tomatillo
Tejas Combo
25
Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Ranchera Sauce
El Henry
22
Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Ranchera Sauce
Flautas
22
Your Choice of Chicken Tinga or Beef Birria with Guacamole, Crema Mexicana, and Shredded Cabbage
Delicioso
25
Enchilada Suiza, Beef Flauta, Choice of Beef or Chicken Taco Al Carbon
Costillas de Res
28
Thin, Cross Cut Beef Short Rib, Ensalada de Nopales, Salsa Molcajete, Tortillas
Pollo Asado Estilo NL
22
Half a Chicken, Grilled with Salsa Adobo, Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Tortillas
Grilled Quail
32
Two Quail, Jalapeño Rellenito, Smoked Sausage, Ensalada de Nopales, Charro Beans, Tortillas
Carnitas
24
Slow-Cooked Pork, Sliced Avocado, Cebollitas, Salsa Tomatillo, Tortillas
Aguas Frescas
5
Topo Chico
5
Mexican Coca Cola
5
Soft Drinks
4
Iced Tea
4
Coffee / Iced Coffee
4
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 2 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 243 venues in Houston, TX and could score 52 of them. Positions are counted against those 52.
v1.7.4 1.5/100 = sourcing 1.1/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 1 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.4/18 (capped at 35% of the 1.1-point evidence base).
seafood
Gulf shrimp
Named region“Avocado Queso Flameado 15 Mexican White Melting Cheese with House-Made Chorizo Prepared Tableside Coctel Costeño Small 12 / Large 18 Gulf Shrimp, Blue Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Jicama, Tomato-Citrus Juice Roasted Gulf Oysters 16 Four Wood Oven Roasted Oysters, Blue Crab,”
on the menu · source ↗
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| Sunday | 10am – 10pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11am – 10pm |
| Tuesday | 11am – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 11am – 10pm |
| Thursday | 11am – 10pm |
| Friday | 11am – 11pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 11pm |
Hours checked Aug 29, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on OpenTable ↗link checked Aug 29, 2026
Coverage
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Houston Chronicle
PressNov 1, 2025
“In 1973, on hallowed land east of downtown, Mama Ninfa Laurenzo debuted her namesake restaurant sell”
- Eater Houston coverage of The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation ↗
Eater Houston
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