Urbe — Restaurant in Houston

I recently had the pleasure of dining at urbe and I am still savoring the flavors that took my taste buds on a delightful journey. The reason I found this restaurant is I usually go to Hugo’s restaurant and I think he owns this restaurant to I received an email from Hugo’s and said to check out urbe they had a valentines special so I thought I would check it out.

They have easy access parking from handicap to valet and self serve parking as well it’s located in a beautiful shopping area I loved how easy it was to get to but From the moment I stepped in, the vibrant atmosphere captured the essence of Mexico, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The staff's friendliness added a personal touch, making me feel like a welcomed guest.

Now, let's talk about the food – absolute perfection! Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with authentic Mexican flavors. The guacamole was so fresh it felt like it was made right at my table. The street tacos ( pork) were a symphony of tastes, and the enchiladas were a melt-in-your-mouth revelation.They had amazing elotes and the best best best brisket fondedo so cheesy. we also shared the taquitos and they were fresh and they came with great salsa.I went in during happy hour and the food came out quickly and hot.oh yes I must tell you they have a full menu for vegas which I love I will definitely come back to try more and keep ya posted loves.

And don't get me started on the margaritas! 🍹 They were the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal.

What sets them apart is not just the delectable food but the entire experience. Whether you're a Mexican cuisine connoisseur or a newcomer, this restaurant is a must-visit.

I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu. Kudos to the team for creating an exceptional...

Going to be very critical on this one. I had really high hopes based on website pics. Overall lunch I had to round down, this was 2.4 experience at best. Shame because it was rare Friday that my wife and I were both off and we wanted to try somewhere new.

Queso Flameado 2.8 - melted queso was great with the peppers and mushrooms. Brisket was completely lost. Brisket is an extremely difficult meat to reheat in small chunks or reheat at all. When you reheat you lose the tenderness and the beautiful interior level of how it is when normally sliced. With the flameado it was overly well done and chewy.

Cemita de Pollo 2.2 - I have never had a pulque fermented bun before. This for me was way too bready. No way I could have finished it as a sandwich. I think they messed up the toppings because afterwards I went back and read the menu and they put a spring mix salad and tomatoes on the sandwich instead of candied jalapeños. Neither one of these things are what I think of when I hear Mexican street food…. In the end I had a pollo empanizado with cheese, beans, and tomatoes. I had to scrape of spring mix because it welts quickly when on a hot item and not that great to look at or eat.

Tacos de Carnitas y Chicharon 2.3 - very little flavor in the carnitas. Maybe the most disappointing. Felt like pork stewed in a crock pot in water for several hours. Yes pork gives off its own great flavor, but this is carnitas I wanted an explosion of flavor. Corn tortillas were rubbery.

Horchata ice coffee was great.

I hate to post like this, but this lunch service on this day was far from the mark we were expecting from something under...

Lot of seating indoors with tables, high tops and bar, outdoor patio seating too. I am a fan of Hugo Ortega but this "mexican street food" concept didn't meet our taste expectations. The staff was very nice. We sat at the bar and were provided paper menus. You can also walk to the bakery case to order pastries and desserts (more on that later).

We asked what were the popular items. We should have specified "what was authentic of mexican street fare" instead of assuming we wanted "what gringos like to eat?" The bartender said the tacos al pastor were the best item on the menu....wow, then you set the bar very low. Both our entrees were recommended by the bartender. Really, nothing on the menu was exciting and unique. Food: chilaquiles with chicken and eggs: this was a bit different in that the corn chips were made like raviolis. The blue corn dough was stuffed with refried beans and fried. The dish is made with salsa verde so it is a bit on the sour side. tacos al pastor: 3 large corn tortillas. I thought street tacos were made with little tortillas? There was a lot of meat so that's a good thing for hefty houstonians with bigger appetites, but I really would have appreciated smaller chewy tortillas and if the pork came from a trompo. elote: SO SALTY! Beso: sandwich pastry with thin layer of raspberry jam. I think Mexican pastries are supposed to be dry and crumbly. This one tasted like an old, very stale dinner roll Tres Leches: it was frozen so we could not enjoy this with our meal.

This one was MISS for us. We'll still patronize Mr. Ortega's other restaurants, and go to other low-key places for legit...