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Cuchara
Cuchara: Authentic Mexican flavors with a lively, Mexico City vibe.
4.6
Mexican
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Cuchara: Authentic Mexican flavors with a lively, Mexico City vibe.
Cuchara delivers authentic Mexican fare in Houston’s Montrose, pairing a lively, welcoming atmosphere with a Mexico City–inspired décor. Guests praise flavorful dishes like mole pork verde and asado de res, attentive staff, and strong drinks at a busy bar. Valet parking is the only option, and the vibrant vibe makes it a go-to for bold flavors and upbeat evenings.
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Enjoy traditional Mexico City dishes like mole pork verde, tacos dorados, and tostaditas in a vibrant setting.
Savor weekend brunch with specialties such as enchiladas and Mexican rice, paired with refreshing drinks.
Sip on strong, expertly crafted cocktails like the popular cucumber drink in a lively bar area.
Indulge in sweet treats from a panadero cart, featuring items like flan de arroz con leche and conchas.
Host gatherings in a festive space with DJ music, ideal for celebrations and social outings.
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Overall rating
Jury Bec
Cuchara is authentically delicious!!! Worth every bite & every minute of the wait. The staff is very attentive & friendly. The vibe is very lively and welcoming. We ordered: Salsas de Cuchara $10 Tacos Dorados de Papa con Chorizo $13 Tostaditas del Ajusco $18 Flan de Arroz con Leche $12
Tom Bombadil
WOW! That was my first thought entering this place. Lively, if not a bit loud for my taste. DJ rocking the spanish music my wife was jamming to. Drinks came out Quick and they were GOOD! The food was aesthetically pleasing and darn DELICIOUS! Yes, they Only offer Valet parking which im not a fan of.. but id rather that than a busted window in midtown. Prices were high for the quantity of food received, but the flavors were authentic and amazing. If you like an upbeat spanish vibe, strong drinks, and amazing food, this is the place to be!
Deepak Rao
We enjoyed our lunch here tremendously! Very authentic and tasty Mexico City fare. One of the best restaurants in Montrose. As can be seen from the pix, their restaurant is very nicely decorated in Mexico City style for Christmas . The mole pork verde entree was very delicious and came with tortillas and various accompaniments. The tostaditas with chicken appetizer was a very good sized serving and delicious too. Our waitstaff were very efficient and friendly.
T HA
4 Stars – Great Food & Relaxed Vibe Cuchara has a nice, open setup with plenty of tables, a welcoming bar area, and it’s a great spot for people-watching. I ordered the cucumber drink — refreshing and highly recommended. The chicken enchiladas with green cilantro sauce and the Mexican rice with corn were delicious. But the standout was the Asado de Res Doña Julia ($30)… rich, flavorful, and truly the star of the meal. Parking can be a bit limited — you can find spots around the block, or use the paid lot across the street for $10. Service was warm and attentive, and I’d definitely come back. Tip: Don’t leave without trying the cucumber drink and the Asado de Res. Great taste, great atmosphere — worth the visit.
Monica Torres
Ordered a variety of plates as we finally had time to stay and try it out without rushing as much. Drinks were nice and strong. Ordered the sopa de tortilla, quesadillas de huitlacoche, chicharrones and the picaditas. Price wise it was way over priced. Food was a bit on the less flavorful side which made sense why a lot of their food was covered in crema but it was still missing that flavor that I love from Mexican food and makes me not miss home as much. The tortilla soup presentation was absolutely beautiful and the flavor was good but it's not your traditional tortilla soup flavor which I was expecting but none the less it was pretty enjoyable. Last but not least dessert. Dessert was presented as a panadero cart and it just took me a bit back in time to simpler days. If only the dessert took me as well. Had the corn bread and a cajeta filled Concha. Both breads were a bit on the dry side and was again not too impressed. Might come back to give it another try later down the line but so far not fully impressed.
