Emma's Mex Grill

Review №1

Rating: 5

Nachos, Mexican shrimp cocktail, drinks and the Astros game at the bar. Great day!

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Poor Staff

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

First the decor is great. A lot of Mexican inspired decoration. Nice entrance with tequila bottles in the shape of calaveras. Tequila barrels are spread throughout the main dining area. Beautiful live plants at the entrance and throughout the dining area. The chips are homemade. Both green and red salsas were perfect with a little kick. I ordered the enchiladas verdes with rice and refried beans. The rice and beans were cooked perfectly tasted like my momma s. Two good sized enchiladas smothered in cheese and nestled on delicious green salsa. I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture. Take my word for it, you won t be disappointed. Right in the middle of busy highway 518 in Pearland, this place is a perfect place to enjoy some homemade Mexican food. I will be returning. I am Mexican American and I approve this establishment.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 3

This is a place that I used to love, and I would normally give it 5 stars. I ve been coming here for years, so I m not saying this lightly this place has lost a lot of good waiters and staff and I probably won t come back. The past couple times I have been here the wait has been very long for anyone to even take a drink order, no refills at all on water or sodas, and the waiters barely come by the table to check on you. And the restaurant is only half full! This place used to have live music on Thursdays, but no more. Many of the waitstaff that I used to normally see are gone, and I wonder what happened to the good people who worked here?!?! I m not sure what changed, but it s not for the better.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

Good experience 7

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

The food was good as per usual. However, this last time the service was absolutely horrendous. Had to go find the waiter to ask for the check and for some boxes. Never got a refill on the drinks. I would understand if it was busy. But the place was half empty.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Food was excellent! Been several years since we have been here...Good was on point...still! Service was good, friendly. Came in around 2 on a Saturday, holiday weekend. Seated right away. Appetizer queso with chorizo is excellent!!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Best Mexican restaurant in Pearland! Service, food, location, this place is amazingly delicious!

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 2

I always feel like this is 100% our go-to place. The food is fantastic! However, after many years of frequenting, I was a little offset with my recent experience. My husband and I had a rare day date. We had the shrimp cocktail...small as an appetizer. Shrimp was in tomato juice in a cup. All good, but couldve been colder, I spilled it onto the large plate and stirred it with avocado, Pico, etc. Asked for more limes. It came with a sliver. Waitress responded with more limes, and we placed our order for our meal. I had street tacos. Cilantro, a sliver of lime, all good. I asked for more lime. Yes, I get that I like lime with cold seafood and my street tacos. Im not talking about an entire lime or two. Just an additional sliver. Either way, after we ordered our entree, the waitress said extra lime is 2.00. I considered my options...1 dry sliver or pay the 2.00. I decided to make do. I canceled my lime order. We finished our meal and placed a to go order, but we received our ticket prematurely. No lime upcharge. Adding now, the same order x2 was to go. It was a chicken burrito. Irrelevant. Waitress brings us 1 order. We corrected...its supposed to be 2 of the same to go orders. She brings a corrected ticket with a new upcharge of limes in our original order. I did ask why the upcharge on limes, and she said because thats what it is. Lemons, there isnt an upcharge. Limes 2.00. Whatever, our ticket showed a 2.07, pretax charge for my original ask for limes, with our cocktail. Before we were informed of an upcharge. Really, I know we are eating out. I know times are tough for the restaurant business. I get all of it 100%. However, I feel this is a little sneaky. Changing when and if there is an upcharge, or adding an upcharge later or adding an upcharge including tax on the top of a pre-tax ticket, which then gets charged tax again is BS. I encourage everyone to look at what you are being billed. Its not about $2 bucks or $2.07. Its about principle and honesty. Yes, we paid our ticket and tipped the waitress. 20% its likely not her fault, although the delivery was not good. Perhaps the owner sees this message and doesnt ridiculously charge an upcharge with a margarita if a lime is asked for.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Bad Service, Food was cold, All my food was placed wrong, Waiter came only 2 times to the table, never refilled drinks after asked to do so. My tortillas never got here Talked to the manager and she did nothing about it, she said food was coming out as it was served , I saw plates sitting there on their end waiting to be taken to tables , I guess they serve it cold. All veggies looked recycled ITS POLICY, TO PAY FOR GRATITUDE FEE EVEN THOUGH I HAD A HORRIBLE SERVICE??? WAITER DID NOT GIVE ME A GREAT SERVICE AT ALL!! SHE DID NOT SHOW UP AT OUR TABLE JUST TOOK ORDER PLACED FOOD AND THATS IT OUR FOOD TOOK ALMOST 1 HOUR TO COME OUT AFTER ORDERING SERIOUSLY A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE FIRST AND LAST TIME AT EMMAS WAITER NEVER STOPPED BY TO CHECK UP IF WE NEEDED SOMETHING OR NOT WE HAD TO WALK TO THE FRONT TO ASK FOR A DRINK OR TELL SOMEONE FOOD WAS MISSING WORSE PLACE TO GO TO!!! Literally Jack in the Box Serves Hotter Food and Quicker too

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 1

Not my first time comming, saw a lady being charged for more than what she got and I thought she was just a annoyance but I check my reciet and I m being charged 144$ for a 60$ advertised plate w/ coke plus the parilliada plate tres amigos had old dry shrimp , rotisserie chicken from like Costco and the steak was old and dry but not as bad like the cardboard shrimp For a total of 80$ I would rather recommend Lupe tortilla , longhorn , or saltgrass

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 2

Came with high expectations, but was extremely disappointed. Atmosphere appeared fun and clean restaurant, menu looked like a decent mix of Tex-mex and more traditional Mexican options. I was served about 5 minutes after ordering, which is always a red flag. Fajita chicken in the enchiladas was clearly overcooked and then reheated in a microwave (dry, chewy, and no flavor). The vegetables (corn/peas/carrots) in the Spanish rice were black; I don t know if this was due to burning them, or if an age of the ingredient issue. Overall, food was bland, far more Tex-mex style than I expected (based on the menu), and concerns over quality of ingredients. I will say, they had substantial serving size, good for hungry teenagers that have no palate. Also, they do have a good selection of quality tequilas, but I did not have a cocktail on this visit.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Large menu to choose from, even better top-shelf tequila selection, and spacious for our big family group of 10. Service was a bit slow and our young server didnt seem very familiar with the menu nor knew anything about any of the premium tequilas in offer, which was a bit problematic as we requested more info and pricing of several -- and, every single time, the young lady had to leave for a few minutes and come back with an answer. Other than that, she provided courteous, albeit somewhat frustrating service [she didnt look too happy to be there :( ]. Apps started with a bunch of guacamole and chips - WHOA to the GUAC! Incredibly chunky, fresh, and obvi delicious. Entrees ordered by our group ranged from average to below average, but were all pretty well-seasoned. The standout for me, particularly because I find it harder to see offered at Mexican restaurants I typically frequent, was the COCHINITA PIBIL...in ENCHILADA form. Say WHAAA?! Yummmm! Sooo flavorful and HUGE. It smelled so good I devoured it for a bit before realizing I had not taken a photo yet. Ill note though, even that great dish was too rich to eat too much of, so it was definitely shared and we still had leftovers the next day. Would I come back? Absolutely! We just hope we get a different server that is better informed about their menu and outstanding tequila & mezcal selection.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

I enjoyed the food but it really wasnt special for the price point it was at. The strawberry margarita was really good though but the price was not good. The service was mid as well, I honestly didnt know who our server really was, and it took a while to be sat, and then it took a while for them to come take our drink order. The best thing was honestly the decorations of the restaurant loved every bit of it.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

First and last time here. We arrived at 9am on a Saturday and took a while for us to be seated as well as drinks served once we where. They only offer the breakfast menu before 11 and no chips or salsa until that time unless you pay extra for them. The only juice available was apple and only sodas or coffee. Breakfast menu is pretty much the typical eggs and bacon, menudo, chilaquiles. No tacos option where listed but they do offer them.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Service is great I always take their recommendations and am Never disappointed. Their Chilaquiles rojas are delish and I am not a fan of enchiladas Rojas but tried their sauce and Loved it! The waitress recommended a combo plate and it was soo good!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Great cocktails!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 3

Definitely overpriced

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

First time trying this place and was very impressed with the food and the location. Everything was delicious for sure will be coming back soon.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Excellent food!!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

We finally stopped by and tryout this place and were absolutely amazed by the decorations. The service and food were excellent we will be returning regularly.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

The food was delicious, very Mexican. We took some Scottish friends and they loved it, the handmade tortillas make a difference, even they noticed! The margaritas are delicious, we ordered another one, and they are a large size. The portions are large, the service is super friendly. It has good parking in front and it is easy to go with someone in a wheelchair. I definitely recommend it! The decoration is very Mexican.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

This restaurant is a standout choice for anyone seeking a delightful dining experience. Every time we visit, our food is served hot and fresh, showcasing the restaurants commitment to quality and consistency. The staff is incredibly accommodating, always willing to make modifications to suit our preferences and dietary needs, which makes dining here a personalized and enjoyable experience. While I can t speak highly enough about their food, I must also mention their frozen margaritas. They are simply exceptional perfectly crafted with just the right balance of flavors, making each sip a refreshing delight. Whether you re coming for a casual meal or a special occasion, this place never disappoints. Highly recommended!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

I cannot say enough good things about this Tex-Mex gem! As a vegetarian, finding a place that caters to my dietary needs while still offering incredible flavors can be challenging, but this restaurant exceeds all expectations. The menu is wonderfully vegetarian-friendly, and their chilaquiles are hands-down the best I ve ever tasted. The frozen margaritas are top-notch, perfectly blended, and absolutely refreshing an ideal complement to any meal. Service is always quick and efficient, making it a perfect spot for both casual dining and special occasions. I come here often, and each visit feels like a treat. Our favorite server not only provides excellent service but also recommends the best dishes, ensuring every meal is memorable. This place is a must-visit for anyone who loves great food, great drinks, and great service!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

After a long wait, I m finally writing a review for Emmas Mex Grill which made our Valentines Day truly special. My husband and I had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The drinks were superb, setting the perfect tone for the evening, and the food exceeded our expectations with its amazing flavors and presentation. We left Emmas feeling thoroughly satisfied and already planning our next visit. If youre looking for a memorable dining experience, Emmas is definitely worth a visit. We cant wait to return!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

Food was average, fajita tasted ok definitely go to a better restaurant for food l, drinks were good and had cool vibes

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

So glad to put this spot in rotation. Everything was good and authentic. Great Margaritas and the food was amazing.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Most authentic, great tasting food, service second to none. Our favorite place....

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 2

Been here few times for dinner. And have not seen them not packed. The services has always been wonderful. Today, was a totally different experience. Wait time was not bad, only about 15 mins for as full as they were. BUT... Getting appetizer(on time), refills, and never receiving whats requested as simple as some lemons was never brought nor fulfilled. Never were we checked on. But when you notice your waitress at the computer doing receipts. Instead of refilling your drink after asking at least 3 times and you have a 5 year old! And then your waitress goes and runs to other tables who were sat down after you. And never did she ask if we were ready for our order to be taken. But took the well dressed family order before us. She kept saying she will be back and the kitchen is busy Makes me feel like I was judged on my appearance. I wasnt dressed up. I do have tattoos and piercings. My husband has tattoos. Did she think we were not worth her time?? Waitress lost out on a very good big $30-40 tip. And dont go blame the kitchen! Youre always busy and you cant handle it by now?!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

Watch out! There s a $3.57 upgrade to shred the chicken in enchiladas. Most restaurants use shredded chicken. Emma s does not and charges extra. Guess I need to find a new spot for mole enchiladas. Also, thanks for taking a prime parking near the front door so you can sell a trailer.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 1

I have been going here for years. I have had almost every item on the menu and have yet have to be disappointed at all. My favorite meals are the shrimp cocktail and the gringa tacos. I give them a 5 star Rating for wait time,service,food,drinks and over all cleanliness. Definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting some great Latin food. this post was from a few years ago. Update review- sadly a lot has changed with the food and pricing. beans and rice are being charged as extras now , the mixed drinks have gotten more expensive, the price of the food has went up on top of the extra charges, the shrimp cocktail has gotten smaller and more expensive and the service that night was poor. The presentation felt very gentrified and lost its authenticity.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

A very good Mexican restaurant, great ambiance.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 1

I was excited about the vegan and vegetarian options, and even more excited to see the nopalitos tacos. I love nopal. I ordered flour tortillas and got corn... and the nopal was pickled and canned! It was a corn and pickle taco for $18. NOT FRESH, NOT EVEN COOKED. My husband hated the guacamole which was less than a half portion and wasnt seasoned. Its clear the extremely high prices go to the atmosphere and bar, not the food or service. Theres a great Mexican place in Friendswood called Lunas that has better vegan and vegetarian options for less than half the cost and just as good of an atmosphere and bar! If youre plant based, you do NOT have to be limited to an $18 sour taco that came from a can. Go to Friendswood and get an entire sizzling platter of FRESH vegetable fajitas with ALL the sides and fixings for LESS than $18!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Food is just delicious. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff who were friendly and accommodating throughout the dining experience. They went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met promptly and with a smile.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Our church small group had a great time at Emma s Mex Grill. Food was delicious, service was great and they even went the extra mile to get my daughter some ice cream. It s a family friendly environment and their parilladas are delicious. We especially love their beans with chorizo.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 2

The service was mediocre due to the waitress hardly ever checked up on us and we had to waive for her more than once and there restaurant was half empty. Their mole enchiladas were not that great specially because they were made with small cuts of cold chicken fajita instead of hot shredded chicken and their salsas were horrible! They tasted like tomato sauce with no spices at all. Definitely one of the worst Mexican restaurants I have ever been in and will not be returning again.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Great fajitas and margaritas!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Everything about this restaurant is amazing to great service to amazing mouth watering food Ive tried about half of the menu and so far nothing has disappointed me or my family. And if you are just looking for a place to hang out with friends, bf, or gf they have a beautiful bar with amazing delicious drinks to have a good time with your partners all the mixes for the bar drinks are freshly and organic made every day by the bartenders and you can tell as soon as you take the first sip Definitely would recommend.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Best enchiladas in the city, Hispanic atmosphere is wonderful. Service is amazing, fast and welcoming. Do recommend coming! Food never lets down!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Angeles was amazing and the food was delicious! I love that they embrace the Mexican culture! Oh and remember to tip your servers! I left a $90 tip because I know how hard she worked for us. Love you Angeles ! Thank you for making our night ! Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Me and my mom really enjoyed the food here! Their strawberry tres leches cake is absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere was very bright and nice to look at. Our waiter was very engaging and nice. The food came out quickly. 10/10 would visit again.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 1

My husband and I just left Emmas and the experience was not good. I ordered the taco salad with chicken and my husband ordered a burrito. When the food was brought out I was told they did not have any ranch dressing. The offered Italian and blue cheese. I asked them to box it and I will take it home and use my own Ranch dressing. My husband said his burrito was burnt on the bottom and he basically ate around the burnt area. When I got home and went to put my salad into a bowl I found remnants of refried beans on the inside of the container and on the bottom. There were no refried beans in my Salas. I literally think they put my salad into a used container. I am now completely grossed out and threw it away. We used to be regulars here about 2 years ago and we quit going because food quality had gone downhill. Tonight my husband said lets give Emmas another try. Well, that was a mistake. I think it got worse. We wont be back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Excellent service and excellent food!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 3

Went on a recommendation and not what I expected. 1. Green enchiladas were very good. Rice and beans were also good. Carnitas were ok. 2. Mexican martini was really only lime juice with salt. No spiciness and no alcohol. 3. Service is mediocre. Waiter asked for our drink order and I asked for water. Didnt even ask my husband, just brought him water also. 4. Only saw waiter when taking drink and food orders, dropping off drinks and food, and leaving the check.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

A great place for authentic Mexican food. Barbacoa taco on corn tortilla is excellent.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 2

Someone had recommended Cochinita so I had to come try it. It was decent, not bad, maybe a bit better than Okay. Service was poor, had to be hunting the waitress and even asked other workers to flag her down several times. The kids menu is very limited. The place is not expensive but it is over priced. My daughter ordered the kids nachos it was literally one (yes one) tortilla with beans and cheese... For nine dollars... They charge extra to pay with a debit/credit card... For the same price range Id rather keep going back to a steak house... Kid-friendliness: Menu is NOT very kid-friendly

Date: 6 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 3

Food was ok.. we ordered the Pescado Maya which was supposed to be red snapper, but absolutely was Tilapia. Pointed it out to the server and she just said, I put it in as the Pecado Maya... which may be true, but they didnt send out red snapper and instead substituted it with tilapia. Had plenty of both and know the difference.. loved the mojito but the ice cubes were so large and packed in, took about three sips and it was all gone.. definitely didnt get our bang for the buck.. Not likely to go back when obviously cutting corners to get 4 extra dollars out of a menu item or watering down an 11 dollar mojito. Service was good, just think the kitchen was working hard at trying to pinch pennies at the customers expense.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

The cucumber margaritas are so good and pair well with beef!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

We were in town for one night and wanted to have Mexican food. There are several options in town but this one stood out for its drinks and atmosphere. We were very pleased with our service from the minute we walked through the door. We were seated by the Manager Valerie who was so helpful with the menu and recommended a few items to try. The chips and salsa were perfect with two different salsas. My wife loved the Emma Margarita which came with extra shots of tequila!! My daughter loved her strawberry limeade. We ordered the flameado enchiladas, bistek tacos, and the kids fajita taco plate. The food was delicious and came out pretty quickly. Service was great throughout our meal. We are from San Antonio and are definitely spoiled when it comes to good food. This place would definitely be a favorite and on our regular list. We would definitely visit Emma s the next time we are in the area. Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu with several options including a beef fajita taco with rice and beans.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 2

Date: 7 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Great place. Good food. Fun vibe

Date: 7 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Amazing place. If you want to go to a nice Mexican restaurant (not a taqueria), then you definitely have to try this place. Great food, top-notch service, and cozy atmosphere. We even had free dessert.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Great Flavors, Bright Colorful Atmosphere! Excellent Service! Prices have gone up recently. $60+ tab for app, one soda and two plates. Each extra was an extra charge. Ex... limes, sour cream, etc...

Date: 7 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

I ve been going to Emma s for over 8 years. My friends and I go every weekend. I gave a one star review because we ve heard from many wait staff that management or owners treat them poorly. Finally, before Christmas our favorite waitress, M, who was beloved, quit due to being treated poorly. She was the hardest working, most reliable waitress we d ever had. The kind who makes going out to eat more enjoyable. Food is good, but way too expensive especially kid s meals. Drinks are too expensive. This was true before inflation and the pandemic. We are currently still going every weekend while we sample other places to go start going to instead of Emma s. In response to the owner- it s NOT defamation. This was told to us by numerous employees because they know we are regulars. I ve seen your aggressive comebacks to negative comments so I m tending to believe the worst. On par with others? Do you not think we visit other establishments? Los Cucos? Gringos? Jimmy Changas? My bill is half what it is at Emma s and you know it. Don t gaslight me. Yes, your drinks are great. The atmosphere is great. The service from *some* is great. The place is more than half empty when we go at peak times. Maybe, instead of going at negative reviews, change some of your ways. I can definitely see a hostile environment just from the way you go at reviews.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

I pass on any other comment. Maybe it was just my feelings of the surrounding. The food was fine.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Very tasty. Felt authentic inside. Decent bathrooms. Spacious inside.Good service.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

The food was awesome! It s my favorite mexican restaurant

Date: 8 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Emma s have a very good Mexican food selection and friendly atmosphere. A nice place to be and best tequila selection.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Parking: I lot of space to park and close to the restaurant Kid-friendliness: Best margaritas and best selección of tequilas , fajitas and awards for best cocktails in Houston I love it I do recommend it Food : 5/5 |

Date: 8 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

It is a highly recommended place, where the dishes are very delicious and the place is very pleasant with good drinks.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

The best Mexican food in Houston and the best service and cleanliness Parking: Location near the Restaurant and more

Date: 8 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

This is really a nice restaurant. The food was excellent as well as service, atmosphere and most of all the restrooms were clean.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Best menudo ever! & our waiter was great too!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Better then Gringos

Date: 8 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

Dont go there. They charge you 4% more if you dont have cash. Our bill was almost 300$. Who has that much cash on them? There are other restaurants with equally tasting food and prices, and does not charge 4% more for noncash payment.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

The food and service was very good. The prices have gone up, but that is happening every where

Date: 9 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 2

Date: 9 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 1

I have several issues with this place. I placed a to go order and who ever took my order over the phone asked if I wanted two fajitas or one and I m assuming that means the fajitas itself not the portion size of two fajitas. I get there and my total is super expensive and I m telling her what I understood she said over the phone. She looked at me as if I had two heads. Did not try to rectify the situation. If you were going to give me two portion size of food you should have been clear and said is this for one person or two people eating then I would have understood better. They did not try to rectify the situation at all they were not accommodating at all. Second issue is with getting shrimp fajitas the shrimp had the tail still on it I think that s lazy cooking it was undercooked and tough. The chips were disgusting. They charged me 4.00 for a small sour cream. I have had better Mexican food and better service. I usually go to gringos but they were not open and I settled for this place. However I should have tried some where else because this was very disappointing.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Overall a great experience and excellent service.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Faking awesome

Date: 9 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 3

Date: 9 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 3

Fancy tequila bottles displayed everywhere looking nice but the drinks were just ordinary. Food is good, nothing too special. Id eat here maybe 4 times a year if I lived less than 5 mins from it. Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Best bartender in town . He makes the best mexican candy shots and the mexican bullet is awesome too . Best quesadillas in town also . We love emmas

Date: 9 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 3

Date: 9 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Best Mexican restaurant in Pearland, and good service. The micheladas are great. Highly recommend.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Drinks were great, chips and salsa are good, really like the atmosphere. The food was okay, and the service took 10 minutes to even come greet us and order drinks when it was slow. I like leaving great reviews, but the barbacoa enchiladas didnt hit me with anything special along with the rice and beans. Something was a little off with the texture. Im not sure if it was the tomatillo or the barbacoa. I liked the place and want to try a few more dishes, but tonight didnt give me the instant 5-star review I wanted.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 1

I had a disappointing experience at this Mexican restaurant. Not only were the prices on the menu incorrect, but they also charged an extra $1.40 per tortilla, which felt unreasonable. The chips served were mostly crumbs, adding to the letdown. The service was slow and subpar, making the overall dining experience quite unsatisfactory.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 2

First time trying this place. My husband has been sick for a week without an appetite, so this morning he asked for menudo. I placed an online order and went to pick it up. There were 2 elderly women working. One of the women handed me my order and I asked if there was plasticware in the bag. She turned to ask the other woman standing with her and the other woman told me No...there is no plasticware in there We charge for that (I just spent $60 bucks here!!). I said ok well can I purchase some because we are in our vehicle. I told her I needed to grab my wallet from the car. When I walk back in 2 seconds later, both women were nowhere to be found!! The food was ok, but I will not return here.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 1

Lousy service and lousy food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Flautas were great. Exceptional service. Clean restroom and clean seating area. Fast service.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Awesome drinks, and sweet waitress. We think her name was T....the food was superb!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Great food but damn they re expensive..

Date: 11 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Highly recommend the carne guisada!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 2

I recently first time dined in Emma s Mex Grill restaurant that left me with mixed feelings. The food was decent but nothing extraordinary; it didnt really stand out. Unfortunately, the prices were on the higher side, especially when you consider the quality of the dishes. What disappointed me the most was being charged an extra $3.50 for sour cream, which felt like an unnecessary add-on cost. But I should mention that despite the disappointing overall experience, there was one standout item on the menu the Barbacoa. The meat was incredibly juicy, flavorful and not too greasy, which made it a pleasant surprise compared to the rest of the meal. While its always nice to try new places, Im not sure if Ill be returning to this restaurant in the future given the overall experience and the pricing.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Good spot! Drinks are good, food as improved over the years. Staff is nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Vibe- This is a nice Mexican restaurant in Pearland! There s an area for outdoor seating and PLENTY of seating inside. It s very colorful inside :) Customer service- Great! Food/drinks- I got a peach margarita on the rocks to drink and I had some guacamole (chips are set out once you sit down) and tostadas without the cheese and sour cream. Parking- There s plenty of spots.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Fajitas are the bomb . It s very expensive but when you enjoy something it s worth it . Just get at bit of a shock every time I go to pay . Margaritas are off the chart as well !

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 1

Atmosphere was good, very welcoming waitresses and servers, Then we got to sit down, let s just say this was the worse food I have tasted in Pearland wouldn t ever consider going here again, first get given chips which was cooked in oil reused so many times the chips was brown, had queso for appetizer which tasted like came right out the jar onto the microwave dish to be heated, so was getting bad vibes already so went for the most basic dish which no Mexican place could mess up a burrito, well I was wrong the flour tortilla was soggy and vile with beef inside that tasted like came out of a out of date can of ground beef. Never again will step foot in this place again and wouldn t recommend to anyone unless wanted to just have a water as that was the best thing tasted on my visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Great entertainment just sitting at the bar and watching the mixologist at work. Margaritas are wonderful. They now have live entertainment! Maria is an excellent waitress if you prefer to sit at a table. Update 7-7-23... Four of us (2 couples) enjoyed excellent service and food. It was fun talking to the Pearland Police Officer that came there to keep the peace in case of problems! Didnt get his name but he was very professional and friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 2

I met some friends there. The waitress came over and took my drink order, but once it was delivered, she disappeared. She kept tending to tables around us but never came back except to bring food for my friends and then walked away before I could place an order. I had to ask someone else for a kids menu and placed an order with a different person. Once my food came out, everyone else was ready to go. I had to take everything to go because my kids were restless. For the prices and the amount of people working, I would expect better service. I dont think Ill go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 1

Food was very underwhelming for the price and little to no seasoning service was great though

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Luis was our bartender at the bar. He was so pleasant and nice!!! We enjoyed our food and drinks!! The Pina Colada was delicious and the strawberry margarita was phenomenal!!! We will definitely be back!!

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Owners of the original Melys located in their best location by cinema 6, now affectionately called Emmas. The food is very good, and the drinks are amazing. Ive personally sat at the bar while they juice and make all their own fresh mixers. You can taste the difference immediately. The best part hands down is that they have a nice size restaurant so Ive personally never had to wait to be seated. The price is on par with Gringos but while youre waiting an hour for a table at Gringos you could be sitting at Emmas drinking a cucumber margarita. One of their best in my opinion followed by the strawberry daiquiri.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Love thr crazy fajitas

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

The ambience and the food was great.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

First time at Emmas. I normally go to Gringos. The food was really good and large portions. We both had to go boxes. I had the Emma Caddy. So good and full of tequila. My wife had the same. We definitely will be going back. Keith

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Very delicious and fresh food, at a fair price, and excellent service.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

This place is a gem, so glad we discovered it! Far better food and a more diverse menu than the standard Plato el Paso Tex-Mex joints. Fresh, flavorful and creative dishes with quick and attentive service. Dont miss it if youre in Pearland.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

They offer a large selection of food and drinks. Ive always enjoyed Emmas. This visit wasnt as good as Im used to. I tried something new and what I got vs the menu description did not correlate well. My drink was overly sweet and it was supposed to be spicy.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

There are a ton of Mexican and TexMex restaurants in pearland. The thing that sets Emma s apart is their House Margarita. It s wonderful! Also the shrimp tacos are great. The fajita meat is seasoned really well. Heads up that the street tacos are HUGE! You only need two. Only feedback is the chips are the thicker restaurant style. Not my personal fave, but the rest makes up for it. Great kids menu with variety.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Food is solid, not great but you cant beat their margaritas. In fact, those Ritas overcome any menu shortcomings!

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Great, family atmosphere, good prices.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

#1 authentic and Tex- Mex restaurant . Amazing margaritas !! Food never disappoints always fresh and delicious . Food : 5/5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Food is good but way too many choices

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 3

A bit pricey but the food is good. Do not recommend the chicken enchiladas as they are a bit dry. Also, they charge $3.11 for 3 extra tortillas for the queso flameado. Its impossible to eat all the queso with the ones they provide as they one include 3 but you actually need 5 or 6.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 1

Went there today with my family. We had a good server, but the moment we went outside to get in our car, a male employee rushed outside and looked at my daughter (who was standing waiting for me to give her signal to get in the car to avoid being soaked in the rain), his body language suggested that he wanted to ask her if she pay for the food or not. Twice he slightly moved towards her and hesitated. There were two Caucasian customers who left same time we left but they didn t treated them like they did us. It s a complete discrimination. We will never go there again!

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Great food and service. Some really cool menu options. The only down side was the dry tree leches.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

We got seated right away and waitress was nice but she only checked on us 3 times. The man filling drinks was more attentive and nicer than her. Food was a good portion.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Delicious authentic Mexican food. Large menu with a wide variety of choices. Recommend this restaurant!

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Love this place! Today for.lunch it was exceptionally quiet (which was nice). It may be that many were out of town due to the upcoming spring break holiday. However, we enjoyed not having to yell at each other over lunch. Food is always delicious & hot! Maria was our server & shes super helpful, patient, quick & friendly! 5 stars all the way around! Vegetarian options: The veggie fajitas are delicious!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Great food and they have an awesome cucumber margarita!

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Always good. Top 2 best mexican restaurants in pearland.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Really enjoyed the cucumber margaritas along with the bravo enchiladas. Great food, clean bathrooms, handicap access, and definitely inviting my neighbors to join us next visit. Pozole Verde is chicken and Pozole Rojo is Pork Kid-friendliness: Family oriented

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 3

Its not 100% Mexican Aunthetic but it can pass.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Awesome flavor

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Nice place for fun

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 1

Cannot believe they charge you a addition fee for using a DEBIT CARD. I have never been to a restaurant that charges the customer a extra fee to use a DEBIT CARD. There s no sign posted by the entrance. I m never coming back.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Friendly staff and great Margaritas!

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 1

Bad service blend food wouldnt recommend it

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Food was fresh and absolutely delicious! Probably the best fried plantains Ive ever had. Staff were friendly and the place is so beautifully decorated!

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 2

Service was horrible. The waitress was not attentive and seemed to be bothered that we were there.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

The food was pretty good & the service was great. Ordered margaritas & the drinks were nice & semi strong. I was really satisfied :).

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

It is an overpriced Mexican style restaurant. There is really only so much you can do to rice and beans.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Waiter was very friendly & helpful. Food was hot & tasty. Condiments of chips & salsa was fresh & very good. We had a very positive experience. Parking: Parking was free & easily accessible. Easy in and out.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Great food, outstanding house margaritas, quick service, great decorating, attentive wait staff. Loved it all. Parking: Sufficient parking and handicap.

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

First timer and I am so glad we stopped. The food was amazing as were the house margaritas!

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 2

Spoke with the Manager John today on the phone about my experience at Emma s two days ago. He cut me off saying if I had addressed the issue before I left the restaurant then he would ve been able to do something. I drove 30 minutes to come and try the food here and was highly disappointed. They had such a variety of menu options but I chose to stick with something I m familiar with. Chicken enchiladas. My friend and I waited 45+ minutes for two plates of chickens enchiladas and when they arrived at the table, they were a good temperature and looked appetizing. When we started to eat, we were shocked to see that they were basically sauced tacos the enchiladas weren t even rolled up, the tortillas were barely folded in half with the chicken falling out onto the plate. It was very messy trying to eat it. The chicken they used was advertised on the menu as fajita chicken but seemed to be some cheap frozen chicken you d see in a bag at HEB.. bland, and not at all fresh. During the 45 wait for our food we had to wave over the waitress because she had been very absent on our refills. We had needed more water, chips and dip and she had came by the table once on her own to refill our drinks and again right before our food was ready. While trying to find our waitress and more chips, there wasn t a single other employee in sight. Other than our table of two, there had to of been less than 4 other occupied tables with less than 4 people each. It was not busy at all. When we were done eating and ready to pay, our checks were EACH 30$ I got one meal and a SMALL queso, and my friend got a meal and ONE DRINK.. (soda). For the lack of customer service, attentiveness, the price of the food, and the attitude from the manager, I would never recommend this restaurant to ANYONE. Find somewhere else to eat. This place sucks. Two stars because they actually answered the phone when I called to complain and because it was nicely decorated..

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

5 stars, I should have come here a lot sooner. This food is ridiculously good and everyone here is friendly. Vegetarian options: If youre vegan, they have cactus (napolitos) street tacos, black beans and their rice is not made with chicken stock.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Great Mex food and Margaritas

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Great for families or dinner dates. My wife and I love this place! Good food, live music on Fridays, great customer service. This place is a 10 for Mexican food.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Delicious food

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

If you havent tried this place, you need to! OMG the food is soooooooooo good. We will be back. No one in our party had a complaint. Even my 4 yrs old goddaughter gave a thumbs up and the waitress was so pleasant and knowledgeable about the items they service from their menu. The staff was so friendly. We appreciate businesses that exemplify great customer service!

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

The food is delicious. The service was so so. The bathroom could be improved on in deodorizing it. But I would definitely go again.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 2

Came here for breakfast, probably wont be back. There was only two other tables of people in the restaurant. Food still took over 30 minutes to arrive and was served slightly over room temperature. Portion sizes were kinda weak for the price point. You can go to literally any other mexican spot for a better breakfast. Two stars because the flour tortillas were good and the server was nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Quality menu items. The preparation, presentation & pallet are exceptional. Finest craft margaritas.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Good food! Very good portions on the enchiladas. Enchiladas Suizas were good, and the Las Gringas (pork cooked al pastor with pineapples in a quesadilla) was amazing. I was really surprised by the Empanadas de res: stuffed with beef, olives, boiled egg, raisin, and walnut). Those were delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 1

Good food high prices and they cant put salt and pepper shakers on the table

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Man this place is great. The guy. Told me he didnt have a drink with a flower then popped up with one. He is worth it!!!!! And when you come ask for Matthew he is great!!!! Vegetarian options: This place is great!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 3

Food and service is a hit or miss. However, their drinks are always good. Drinks are so good, it s easy to overlook the food and service when they re a miss.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

The greeter only brought half as many menus as people at the table. We had to ask for more menus. The cheese dip was too spicy for my taste. I felt like I wasted my money on it. The service was okay, as was the food. I would give it a C. I expected more. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 3

The food was ok.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

Not worth the money! Incredibly expensive! When I got the bill I was shocked! For myself, my wife, and two toddlers, it was $84 before the tip. No kids menu is available. $9 for each of the plates we had to order for the kids. $4 for each drink we ordered for the kids (milk and a cup of half lemonade/half water). Food tasted fine but certainly not worth what they re charging!

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Great place and very authentic

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

One of our favorite places. Love the pozole rojo Food

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Outstanding! Its delicious, one of the best in Pearland.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago