El Imperial Mexican Restaurant

Review №1

Rating: 5

Ordered take out from this local gem. The food was delicious! This will be our family s new spot.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN THE AREA ! I have lived in spring for over 10 years and this place never disappoints. Phenomenal service from all the servers ! Delicious food always fresh and authentic! Reasonable prices with a large selection of plates. Their happy hour menu is also great ! I love their passion fruit margarita with chamoy and tajin on the rim ! My go too will of course be the tacos ! Los tacos al carbon or their mini tacos are delicious! If you re looking for a good mexican restaurant this is the place to be !

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Its one of our favorite places in Spring. Were in there at least once a month. Food

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Ask for the secret salsa de Geraldo! Best salsa from ANY Mexican restaurant in the area! 9-15-24 Sadly, Geraldo is gone along with his excellent salsa.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

The food was excellent. Had the tamales and beef taco. The service provided was excellent as well. Would definitely go again.

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

This is one of favorite Mexican restaurants.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great service and very good food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Very excellent service, perhaps less salt in the bean sauce since when combined with the cheese you feel more salt

Date: 3 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Small restaurant. Looks to have been in business a long time. Lots of staff to take care of you. I got the mini tacos with steak, which i enjoyed. The green sauce is really good and so is the bean sauce. The regular salsa is fine. Price is excellent. Would recommend as a friends and family restaurant. Kid-friendliness: They do celebrate your birthday with a complimentary churro with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. They will smush whipped cream in the birthday persons face and give you a Sombrero to wear as everyone sings.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

One of the best Mexican food places I ve been to on the north side of Houston. We got the enchiladas and they were amazing. The soup and bean dip before the meal was a nice surprise. My boyfriend really loved the horchata!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

The staff is wonderful and the food is great

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Food was hot delicious and flavored perfection!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Weve been going to this resturant for 30+ years- what a gem!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Food is always spot on. Service is good

Date: 6 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

The food is consistently good, and the margaritas are delicious. Staff is also very friendly.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

The Food is delicious

Date: 6 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Great collective Kid-friendliness: Always very efficient

Date: 7 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

This hands down is the BEST Mexican food in spring. Not only is their salsa warm when you get it but I have never seen service so amazing with refills of drinks! I don t take photos of my food because it s cringe lol but I love their Burrito Moreliano is top tier I PROMISE. Rice & beans . The taco however I wish they had a different option other than the taco. But over all this place is so amazing! The energy is good, the workers are so nice, and they will most definitely take care of you.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

The only remaining El Imperial Mexican Food Restaurant in Houston and it lives up to the El Imperial Legacy...Great Food..Great Service...Great Value!!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Everyone is so nice and treat me like family... Daniel is always so accommodating and welcoming...The food is always good and served hot.. Chips are also always fresh and hot...I have yet to have a bad experience. Thank you Sissy Hughes Jan. 7, 2024

Date: 8 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

The enchiladas had not taste was supposed to be jalapeño enchiladas but they never had jalapeños except on the top. The locos nanchos had no seasoning the meat was raw

Date: 8 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Chile Rellenos and rice was great!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

The food is delicious. They have a variety of options and very accommodating. The service was exceptional. It s a very intimate setting.We will definitely visit again. It s hard to find great food and great customer service. I m very thankful.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

They have the best green sauce, and there Margaritas and tacos are out of this world. Parking: Easy to park up close.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Jalapeno Margarita amazing

Date: 9 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Delicious food and excellent service Parking: Plenty of parking space Kid-friendliness: Family environment

Date: 9 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

The food is always satisfying, and they service with a smile Vegetarian options: If you ask for more veggies you will get it Dietary restrictions: I always ask for no cheese and starches and they take take care of the foods I need

Date: 9 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Love the chicken soup and beans they give when you sit down

Date: 9 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Food is delicious and the service is great!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Wonderful places and the prices are great.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Oscar was great the food taste delicious, best margaritas in town

Date: 10 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

They werevquick and so courteous. Food was so delicious. Price was reasonable. For 3 people ,drinks , appetizer and 3 meals with tax was 63.00. I would go back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Best / authentic Mexican food in Houston...

Date: 10 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great place

Date: 10 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Great food. Love the salsa.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Ive been coming to this restaurant since I was a kid. The old location is what I mainly have memories of and making new memories in the newer restaurant. Still the same good people and same good food. Will continue to come forever and always.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Had an amazing fajita meal and margaritas. This will be our regular spot going forward.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Very good food. I go there whenever I am in the area. Parking: Easy shopping center location. Recommended dishes Enchiladas Parking space

Date: 11 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 2

If I pay $25 per person for Mexican food, I expect everyone to be stuffed. My main complaint is not enough food for the money. Also, I had seafood enchiladas. Seafood is usually shrimp, crab, lobster, scallops, or saltwater fish. My enchiladas had shrimp and crawfish. Sorry, crawfish is freshwater! I think the Queso came straight out of the can, very plain. $3.25 for an unsweetened tea? I should have gotten a gallon of it.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Good food, great price, fried ice cream off d chain

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

I have been a fan of this restaurant since the mid 80s. The food is great and the prices are very fair. My personal favorite are the nachos imperiales, a full order is a serious meal despite being on the menu as an appetizer. Over the last 38 years I have tried many of the items on the menu and I have to say, I would rate every dish at least a solid 8. If you want to treat your family and friends to a great meal without breaking the bank definitely give this place a try.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Best Top Shelf margaritas for YEARS! Small bowl of chicken broth complimentary at lunch along with usual chips and salsa/bean dip. Prompt, friendly service, no frills hearty food and atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

The summer plate is my go to.

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

It s been around longer than I have! Nice people and good fajitas, can t go wrong with either :)

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Been loving it for 30+ yrs at this place. So glad that they found a new location to reopen 4 months after the lease was not renewed thanks to greedy landlords that sold the property. Same great Tex-Mex, and some things have actually improved from already great at the new location. Cheers

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Always good.

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Thank you, Oscar and team!

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

I love the Service and Food ! !

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Staff is always helpful. We frequent this establishment often and our regular waiter remembers all 6 of our orders every time. The whole family loves it here.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

The food is amazingly good and the service is excellent!

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

One of our favorites! The service is always great, food is delicious and the margaritas are strong. What else could you ask for in a Mexican restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

The service is great! Everyone is so friendly and attentive. The food is delicious!!! I highly recommend this restaurant. Parking: Plenty of space. We have taken a big group from church and we didnt have any problems with parking or quality of service! Kid-friendliness: Staff is very patient with kids.

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 3

A lot better since they changed locations.

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Been here many times. Food and service is always amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Go there all the time the service is really good all the waiters are so friendly the food is good too

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 2

I dont understand how anybody is putting 4 or 5 stars, the food is below average.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

I have been coming here for the last 3 years. Absolutely the best food and service.

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 2

The tacos out carbon meat was so dry it was more like jerky.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

FRIENDLY EVERYTHING WAS GREAT

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

I saw a recommendation from Police Happenings, so we decided to try it out. Everything was fantastic! The service, the bean dip and salsa, their chips, margaritas, and food were all great! We will be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 4

When you sit down they bring chips and salsa and a bean dip which was really good. They also bring a chicken vegetable soup that was great. My meal was good and a good price.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant, their service is great and so is the food. I recommend them if your looking for goodness .

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Love, love, LOVE this place! They truly make you feel like family while delivering wonderful food and awesome personal service !

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

I love it!!

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

The best Mexican food in Houston! Been coming here for over 30 years and its still our favorite! Awesome service and food!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

The best food Ive eaten in a long time and the drinks are mixed to perfection as well the enchiladas are bomb frfr as well as the tacos and the tostadas i highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Mexican food

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

We have been patrons of this establishment for 25+ years. Still has the same great service and food.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

They were four of us for Sunday lunch, on New Years day. We all had different dishes. There were several compliments. I had the charro beans instead of refried beans as the side dish. With the tortilla chips they had the normal salsa but they had a second dip of refried black beans. We went through several of those while waiting on the meals. Service was very attentive. They came by several times to check on us.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Great food. Great service and great margaritas

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Great lunch specials. Good atmosphere and friendly staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Great Mexican food and service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

I was invited here for a friends get together. We ordered the a flaming white queso with tortillas and WOW, it was delicious and so magically melted that it was hard to cut it off lol. I ordered the stuffed avocado plate it came with beef fajita, 1 beef taco, rice and beans and a coronarita to drink. It was very delicious. They had some black beans served as a salsa and I have never tasted something so authentic. The drink was good and strong! I will definitely be back with the rest of my family so stay tuned for more items...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Super delicious food and very reasonable prices. The waiter listened very attentively to our orders-not missing any of the details, and brought our food out so quickly. El Imperial helped make my moms birthday perfect

Date: 2 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Very good food

Date: 2 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Great classic Tex-Mex restaurant

Date: 2 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Great Tex Mex. The best service and super personnel!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Love it

Date: 2 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

The food and the margaritas are superb. The staff is so sweet. Definitely recommend and will return.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Really good food, nice atmosphere, friendly wait staff. one of my favorite places to eat.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

This is one of my favorite places to eat , The whole crew is amazing , Oscar and Daniel are really good people . Their good is so good wither you grabbing just few quick tacos or a quesadilla or Dining in for a big fajita trey . I highly recommend them . Also their margaritas are pretty good .

Date: 2 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Great food, excellent service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

It s been a minute since I ve given a shout out to El Imperial. In case you didn t know they are back! If you loved them on 1960 you ll love them on Kuykendahl. The hospitality of Oscar, Daniel, Maria, and Orange is incredible. Same great menu, food, and margaritas #SupportLocal #ElImperialForLife

Date: 2 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Love this place, great service and great view...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Food was good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

DELICIOUS! I had the stuffed avocado and it was fantastic. Very tasty. My son had the carnitas enchiladas. The meat in them was so tender and he really liked the green sauce on top. The servers and hostess were super sweet, kind and attentive.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Great!! I mean GREAT place to eat!!!!! Not only was the food just so freaking good our server Daniel kept us laughing the whole time!! He was not only funny but, his service was impeccable!!!! This was our first time here but, I can guarantee we will be back many more times!!!!!!! Nothing but empty plates!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Great place to eat and Friendly

Date: 2 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

My friend and her children come here regularly. And each time the staff is absolutely wonderful. They are very kind towards the children. The food is delicious and very filling.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Food was delicious. Very pleasant atmosphere nice background music. Waiter was very friendly. Want to go back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

We have been eating here for a couple of years. The food is always good and the staff are super friendly and attentive.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Great service! Food came out super fast and hot. Authentic and delicious!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Took my family here to eat and everybody enjoyed their food and service was good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Awesome service and Rita s and food

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

The Fajita Chalupas here are fantastic and the service is very good. Highly recommended.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Friendly staff, great food

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

I got creamy Chipotle enchiladas and they were to die for! The service was on point as well! The complimentary soup, salsa and black bean dip were amazing as well. Great flavor!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

We have been coming here for over 20 years. They moved to this location from FM 1960. I am so glad they did not shut down but moved.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Great service, hot tasty food and ice cold margaritas. Whats there not to like?

Date: 3 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 4

Typical Tex-Mex fare at a reasonable price.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

We love the food at this restaurant, excellent service and very clean. I recommend the imperial chicken, it is my favorite dish!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Delicious food excellent service.No waiting in line.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 3

Food is good but I ve noticed a smell on the rice that s what turns me and my family away. Price shows one dollar sign it should be around 3 it s gotten a little expensive.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The grilled salmon is the best!!! I get it every time I come here and the Margaritas are on point every time

Date: 3 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Great waiters! Great drinks. Black bean dip with free chips and salsa was a first and delicious. Will be back weekly!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Love this place best food and nicest staff

Date: 3 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Always awesome old school Tex Mex here! The cheese enchiladas are fantastic here. Pro-tip: ask them to top them with Beef Fajita meat. Great Shrimp Brochettes too.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 3

Not bad, but nothing to write home about either. Real bacon in the charro beans, which were maybe the best part of my meal. Staff was good; attentive but not irritating.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Good and fresh food. Service was great! Very pleasant experience.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

If your passing through Spring TX. You have to stop here. Great Food & Awesome service.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Best Mexican food in the area. Friendliest owners/staff. Great, authentic Mexican food. Highly recommend, you cant go wrong here, they have something for everyone.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Very Good, but not Great today. Food was served fresh and hot but seemed to be missing the richness of flavor that Im used to.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 2

Date: 3 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Food was excellent will definitely will be back

Date: 3 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Love this place! This place is the reason I love trying places that dont look enticing. The staff was wonderful and friendly, the food was fantastic, the margaritas were some of the best Ive had, and it was all inexpensive. Definitely my new favorite Mexican joint to go to and will be back very soon.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

I recommend Daniel he is a friendly manager and he knows what their customers need . We are very happy with the attention and kind of food very healthy

Date: 3 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

The food is sooooooooo good. Excellent customer service too. Great margaritas

Date: 3 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

A very clean, pleasant place, the food very tasty and the staff very friendly...

Date: 3 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Excellent!!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Excited to get to come back.... Its been 25 years.... Still love it.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Great food and service. High variety. Their chips and dip were awesome

Date: 3 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Love this place for over 25 yrs.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Excellent food

Date: 3 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Great food

Date: 3 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

It is always a great time when our Family has a meal at El Imperial. We have been going there for around 40 years. Thanks for always taking care of us like Family.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Try their beef enchiladas. They are to die for. Authentic TexMex cuisine.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Great service, great food ! Even better margaritas

Date: 3 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 3

Date: 3 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 3

Service was slow and hard to get today

Date: 3 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

So good! Lots of folks like me have been coming to El Imperial for ages. Its as good as ever!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Love the owner and staff.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 1

Charged us for chips and salsa. Place looked run down. Employees didnt seem polite . Ive never been charged for chips and salsa. And there were rat feces in the chairs and roaches every where.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

As always, the food was great! I have been eating at this restaurant for 30 years. First time I ever ate there was when they were at the original location. Now at the new location the food is still great as ever. When I want great Mexican food this is where I go. Excellent salsa too!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Different location, same Great taste!!!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Love this place, the street tacos are my favorite.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

The food and service was awesome!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Great food and service. Very clean also.

Date: 3 years ago