Diggity said:

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that's crazy. why wouldn't people just go to a different one?

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or go somewhere else not pay for overhyped food, this is Houston much better Mexican food at 1/2 the cost...smh white people

Diggity said:

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hey man...El Tiempo on Wednesday is a pretty solid deal

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Since we moved to the burbs (Oak Forest), I have to settle for the La Viva Wednesday night special....

But, back to the OP. We just don't eat out much anymore. Partly because of crazy prices. Partly because we have a 3 year old and 5 month old and it's just easier cooking at the house.

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Diggity said:

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hey man...El Tiempo on Wednesday is a pretty solid deal

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Since we moved to the burbs (Oak Forest), I have to settle for the La Viva Wednesday night special....

But, back to the OP. We just don't eat out much anymore. Partly because of crazy prices. Partly because we have a 3 year old and 5 month old and it's just easier cooking at the house.

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that's the old Berryhill right? How are they doing?

Diggity said:

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htxag09 said:

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Diggity said:

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hey man...El Tiempo on Wednesday is a pretty solid deal

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Since we moved to the burbs (Oak Forest), I have to settle for the La Viva Wednesday night special....

But, back to the OP. We just don't eat out much anymore. Partly because of crazy prices. Partly because we have a 3 year old and 5 month old and it's just easier cooking at the house.

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that's the old Berryhill right? How are they doing?

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Yeah.

Stays pretty busy. They've done a good job creating a cult following in the neighborhood so seems people are always posting about it and how good it is on facebook.

If you get the SAHM's...you're in business!

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Diggity said:

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htxag09 said:

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Diggity said:

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hey man...El Tiempo on Wednesday is a pretty solid deal

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Since we moved to the burbs (Oak Forest), I have to settle for the La Viva Wednesday night special....

But, back to the OP. We just don't eat out much anymore. Partly because of crazy prices. Partly because we have a 3 year old and 5 month old and it's just easier cooking at the house.

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that's the old Berryhill right? How are they doing?

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Yeah.

Stays pretty busy. They've done a good job creating a cult following in the neighborhood so seems people are always posting about it and how good it is on facebook.

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We've been a few times, it's pretty good, it's not El Tiempo prices, but it's not cheap either. Always a good crowd in there.

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that's crazy. why wouldn't people just go to a different one?

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The quality goes down the further you get from the OG (Richmond).

We go to the Navigation location sometimes and it's fine. Wednesday Dom's fajitas special is now like $49 but feeds all 4 of us but my daughters stuff themselves on chips first. CostCo gift card special also takes 25% off the total.

we do the same exact thing. Usually have leftovers.

I've seen Tecate on Ella mentioned before but there's no way my wife will go there. Is it actually good and halfway clean?

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I've seen Tecate on Ella mentioned before but there's no way my wife will go there. Is it actually good and halfway clean?

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Been wondering about that place too.

3.3 on Yelp is not a great sign

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3.3 on Yelp is not a great sign

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RadY is bringing the ratings down with his undying love of refried beans.

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I've seen Tecate on Ella mentioned before but there's no way my wife will go there. Is it actually good and halfway clean?

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Wow...that place is still open?

My boss back in 1996 loved to go there, Enchiladas Rojas every time.

Tecate is real mediocre

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Diggity said:

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hey man...El Tiempo on Wednesday is a pretty solid deal

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Since we moved to the burbs (Oak Forest), I have to settle for the La Viva Wednesday night special....

But, back to the OP. We just don't eat out much anymore. Partly because of crazy prices. Partly because we have a 3 year old and 5 month old and it's just easier cooking at the house.

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290 & Bingle ain't that far....

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htxag09 said:

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Diggity said:

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hey man...El Tiempo on Wednesday is a pretty solid deal

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Since we moved to the burbs (Oak Forest), I have to settle for the La Viva Wednesday night special....

But, back to the OP. We just don't eat out much anymore. Partly because of crazy prices. Partly because we have a 3 year old and 5 month old and it's just easier cooking at the house.

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290 & Bingle ain't that far....

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I like intact windows on my car.

don't think this one 'failed', just Ronnie wants to own the land where he runs his restaurants, and I think he wants to focus on Pearland steakhouse now that his health is good again.

dude has made stupid money, it seems, so I guess not a big deal to reduce his footprint

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I've never had a wait at the Westheimer locations (or the Stafford).

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that Stafford location is a train wreck.. not sure how it stays open

I've never had an issue there. We just go to that one since it's an easier drive.

Makes sense for him.

Isn't that one of the weird locations with bow tie pasta in the rice?

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Diggity said:

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3.3 on Yelp is not a great sign

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RadY is bringing the ratings down with his undying love of refried beans.

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Yelp reviews can be hard to go off of because someone my tank the ratings because they didn't get enough ice cubes or something stupid like that.

La Hacienda is hidden back there behind Lowes. Haven't been there in years but I think it was good.

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Diggity said:

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I've never had a wait at the Westheimer locations (or the Stafford).

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that Stafford location is a train wreck.. not sure how it stays open

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Prob bc it's Stafford and the wannabe sugar land crowd is ok with dog sheet chain locations.

This sounds like Millie's in Oak Forest

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This sounds like Millie's in Oak Forest

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For sure. I like Millie's, but its $100 easy when my wife and I go for 2 drinks, and appetizer, and 2 meals. It's good, but not exactly fine dining

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I've seen Tecate on Ella mentioned before but there's no way my wife will go there. Is it actually good and halfway clean?

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Seriously? That's kinda funny. I haven't been there in years, but it was just an ok, cheap little taqueria/cafe. The abuella at the register never gave me no trouble.

And I don't go by yelp reviews, it's only useful for pictures of food.

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Al Bula said:

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Something ironic about Austin county dwellers seeking out laidback vibes at an upscale city stq-house.

Have you had the "we don't need a date night 70 miles away just so you can NOT impress the girls in your circle you're trying to impress" conversation yet?"

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there is nothing ironic about someone driving from austin county to a damn good steak house on the west side of houston to eat a nice meal considering there are basically zero options in Austin county to go somewhere to eat a nice meal.

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You may have to drive alittle bit over a county line, but The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette Hotel, the Jon Perez Lounge in Round Top, and Magnolia Society in Columbus are all good options for being halfway to San Antonio. Haven't tried Lucy's Pie House in Sealy yet to give an opinion.

Al Bula said:

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Something ironic about Austin county dwellers seeking out laidback vibes at an upscale city stq-house.

Have you had the "we don't need a date night 70 miles away just so you can NOT impress the girls in your circle you're trying to impress" conversation yet?"

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Dang. Didnt expect random counties taking strays on a restaurant thread.

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AustinCountyAg said:

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Al Bula said:

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Something ironic about Austin county dwellers seeking out laidback vibes at an upscale city stq-house.

Have you had the "we don't need a date night 70 miles away just so you can NOT impress the girls in your circle you're trying to impress" conversation yet?"

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there is nothing ironic about someone driving from austin county to a damn good steak house on the west side of houston to eat a nice meal considering there are basically zero options in Austin county to go somewhere to eat a nice meal.

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You may have to drive alittle bit over a county line, but The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette Hotel, the Jon Perez Lounge in Round Top, and Magnolia Society in Columbus are all good options for being halfway to San Antonio. Haven't tried Lucy's Pie House in Sealy yet to give an opinion.

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I agree, the food is solid at those places on most occasions. However, not a true steakhouse type atmosphere as STQ was. FWIW Royers in Round Top has a damn excellent filet. 22 North in Bellville isn't bad if you want something nice and upscale.

Lucy's in Sealy is terrible unless you like average food for Vic and Anthony type prices. They will be closed by the end of the year if I had to make a bet. $20+ for a burger that doesn't even come with fries. GTFO.

RIP Dos Brisas.

Tecate is good for breakfast. I wouldn't eat there for any other meal. Breakfast taco plate and a spicy Michelada. When my daughter was a baby, the penciled eyebrow Tias picked her up and took her in to the kitchen so the Abuelas making tortillas could touch the little blue eyed baby. I think my boot toes grew three sizes that day.

La Hacienda is trash.

La Viva is actually pretty good. We've been a couple times now - very Pappasito's derivative, and I do like that they've doubled down on the neighborhood involvement, getting local HS kids to work host stand as first job, etc.

drumboy said:

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12thMan9 said:

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htxag09 said:

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Diggity said:

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hey man...El Tiempo on Wednesday is a pretty solid deal

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Since we moved to the burbs (Oak Forest), I have to settle for the La Viva Wednesday night special....

But, back to the OP. We just don't eat out much anymore. Partly because of crazy prices. Partly because we have a 3 year old and 5 month old and it's just easier cooking at the house.

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290 & Bingle ain't that far....

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I like intact windows on my car.

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Yet you go to Tacos Dona Lena...........

Why aren't y'all just going to Tony's? Moved west of town so now it's Los Tios but loved Tony's when we were in Garden Oaks.