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Lunch and Dinner
Brunch
Dessert Menu
Beverages
Especiales Del Chef
Private Dining Menu
Catering & Delivery
Lunch and Dinner
Antojitos
Guacamole
Jalapeños, Onions, Cilantro, Tomatoes, and Fresh Lime
- Small $10.00
- Large $17.00
Crab Cake
$23.00
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Served with Chipotle Cream Sauce & Poblano Pepper Sauce
Chile Con Queso
$11.00
Spicy Cheese and Pepper Dip
Queso Asado
$13.00
Panela Cheese Baked in our Wood Oven with Chiles Torreados, Tomatillo Sauce, and Serrano Peppers
Queso Flameado
$13.00
Melted Cheese and Chorizo Casserole, Prepared Tableside
Ceviche
$19.00
Gulf Shrimp and Red Snapper with Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Onions
Mixto Frito
$13.00
Calamari, Octopus, Shrimp, Battered and Fried, Served with Jalapeños, and Chile Aioli
Mushroom Quesadillas
$9.00
Fresh Corn Tortillas with Mushrooms, Poblano Peppers, Mexican Cheeses, Onions,and Avocado Cream Sauce
- Add Chicken Fajita
- $5.00
- Add Beef Fajita
- $8.00
Nachos
$11.00
Based on the 'Original Nacho' Prepared with Melted Cheese on House-Made Tortilla Chips with Beans, Sour Cream, Jalapeños, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole
- Chicken Fajitas
- $5.00
- Beef Fajitas
- $8.00
Caldos Y Ensaladas
Soup of the day
Market Price
Caldo Xochitl
$10.00
Shredded Chicken, Sliced Avocado, Rice, and Pico de Gallo in a Rich Broth
Caesar Salad
$9.00
The Original 1924 Tijuana Recipe with Shaved Manchego Cheese and Roasted Garlic
- Add Chicken Fajitas
- $5.00
- Add Beef Fajitas
- $8.00
Fajita Salad
$17.00
Choice of Beef or Chicken Fajitas with Spicy Pickled Carrots, Cheese, Avocado, Onions, and Pumpkin Seeds
Chicken Adobo Salad
$18.00
Grilled Chicken Breast with Baby Greens, Texas Pecans,Goat Cheese, Grapes, Avocado, and Sautéed Mushrooms in a Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
- Sub Beef for Chicken
- $3.00
- Sub Quail for Chicken
- $5.00
- Sub Shrimp for Chicken
- $6.00
India
$15.00
Tostada Topped with Refried Beans, Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and Your Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas
Enchiladas
Antiguas
$13.00
Cheese & Ranchera Sauce
Granjas
$16.00
Wood Oven Roasted Chicken,Cheese, Crema Mexicana, and Ranchera Sauce
Al Carbon
$19.00
Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas with Cheddar Cheese and Beef Gravy
Suizas
$16.00
Wood Oven Roasted Chicken with Avocado, Crema Mexicana, and Green Onions
Del Mar
$24.00
Gulf Shrimp and Gulf Blue Lump Crabmeat with ChipotleCream Sauce
Carnitas
$16.00
Roasted Pork, Cheese,Avocado, Crema Mexicana, Beef Gravy, and Salsa de Tomatillo
Enchiladas de Mole
$17.00
Wood Oven Roasted Chicken Breast in Poblano Mole Sauce with Avocado and Crema Mexicana
Handmade Tamales
Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans
Chicken
$13.00
Braised Chicken with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Banana Leaves, and Served in Tomatillo Cream Sauce
Beef
$14.00
Pulled Brisket with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Corn Husks, and Served with Beef Gravy
Pork
$14.00
'Oaxacan-Style' Braised Pork with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Banana Leaves, and Served with Beef Gravy
Tacos
Build Your Own Tacos. Prepared with Housemade Corn Tortillas.
Grilled Texas Redfish
$19.00
With Coleslaw, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli, and White Rice
Grilled Salmon
$17.00
Tamarind-Glazed Salmon with Grilled Onions and Mango Salsa
Diablo Shrimp
$20.00
Filled with Jack Cheese and Jalapeño, Wrapped in Applewood-Smoked Bacon,and Served with Chipotle Aioli & Roasted Tomato Sauce
Tacos de Pulpo Cazuelita
$19.00
Wood Oven Roasted Octopus with Coleslaw, Grilled Yukon Potatoes, and Chile Aioli
Al Pastor
$16.00
Wood Oven Roasted Pork with Pineapple, Onions, and Salsa de Tomatillo
Adobo Rabbit Tacos
$27.00
Served with Garbanzo Purée and Harissa Sauce
Mama Ninfa's Original
Tacos Al Carbon
Beef or Chicken Fajitas in a Flour Tortilla with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, & Chile con Queso
- One Beef Fajita Taco a la Ninfa $15.00
- One Chicken Fajita Taco a la Ninfa $13.00
- Two Beef Fajita Tacos a la Ninfa $26.00
- Two Chicken Fajita Tacos a la Ninfa $22.00
Ninfa's Mixtas
Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans
Mixta Diablo
$30.00
Jumbo Diablo Shrimp and Your Choice of Beef or Chicken Fajitas
Parilla Mixta
Beef or Chicken Fajitas,Carnitas, Tampico Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and One Cheese Chile Relleno
- For Two $59.00
Mixta Ninfa
$30.00
Combination Fajitas (Beef & Chicken) and Tampico Shrimp
El Nopalito
Tampico Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and Combination Fajitas (Beef & Chicken)
- For Two $52.00
Fajitas
Mama Ninfa's inspiration and still, after all these years, the gold standard
Marinated and Grilled Beef Skirt Steak
- Medium $29.00
- Large $42.00
Grilled Chicken
Served Fajita Style
- Medium $19.00
- Large $30.00
Chicken and Beef Combination
- Medium $27.00
- Large $40.00
Vegetarian Fajitas
- Medium $14.00
- Large $24.00
Fajita Extras
Quail
- (each) $11.00
Cheese Chile Relleno
- (each) $5.00
Beef Chile Relleno
- (each) $6.00
Diablo Shrimp
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Diablo
- (each) $5.00
Tampico Shrimp
Garlic Butter Tampico Shrimp
- (each) $4.00
Baby Back Ribs 1/2 rack
- (each) $12.00
Pickled Carrots
$2.00Famous "Off the Menu" Toppings
Berry
Tomato, Onions, Jalapeños and Mushrooms
- Medium $5.00
- Large $7.00
Chihuahua
Bacon, Green Peppers, Onions and Cheese
- Medium $5.00
- Large $7.00
Fajita Burger
$17.00
Ground and Chopped Fajita, Topped with Grilled Onions, Poblanos, Avocado, Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, and Served with Roasted Potato Wedges
Mama Ninfa's Original Platos Tejanos
Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans
El Eddie
$15.00
Choice of Crispy or Soft Flour Tacos with Ground Beef Brisket Picadillo or Shredded Chicken
Tejas Combo
$20.00
Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Beef Gravy
El Henry
$17.00
A Beef Brisket Tamale, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Beef Gravy
Flautas
$18.00
Your Choice of Shredded Chicken or Beef Brisket Picadillo with Onions, Guacamole, Crema Mexicana, and Coleslaw
Delicioso
$19.00
Two Chicken Flautas and One Taco a la Ninfa with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
Platos Del Mar
Grilled Texas Redfish
$22.00
Wood Oven Roasted Texas Redfish Served with Grilled Vegetables, Tomatillo Relish, and White Rice
Shrimp Tampico
$26.00
Classic Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Pan-Seared with Garlic Butter and Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans
Ninfa's Famous Shrimp Diablo
$26.00
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Filled with Jack Cheese and Jalapeño, Wrapped in Applewood-Smoked Bacon, and Served with Lemon Butter, Rice, and Your Choice of Beans
Mole Encrusted Grilled Salmon
$27.00
Wood Oven Roasted Wild Caught Salmon with a Mole Spice Rub, Organic Stone Milled Grits, Poblano Pepper Sauce, Chipotle Cream Sauce, and Roasted Peppers
Platos Fuertes
Adobo Carne Asada
$27.00
Grilled Beef Skirt Steak Served with Potatoes, Onions, and Guajillo Chipotle Cream Sauce
Carnitas
$17.00
Slow-Cooked Pork with Green Onions, Sliced Avocado, and Roasted Tomato Sauce
Cochinita Pibil
$17.00
Wood Oven Roasted Pork, Pickled Onions, Plantains, and Sour Cream
Chile Rellenos
$16.00
One Filled with Jack Cheese and One filled with Brisket Picadillo, Topped with Ranchera Sauce
Short Rib Carne Guisada
$20.00
Braised Boneless Short Rib Beef Stew with Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions
Grilled Quails
$33.00
Three Woodfire Grilled Texas Quails Served with Sautéed Onions and Peppers
Brunch Favorites
Huevos Rancheros
$13.00
Two Eggs Over-Easy with Cochinita Pibil, Avocado and Black Beans on a Crispy Tortilla, Topped with Ranchera Sauce, and Crispy Bacon on the Side
Brisket Hash & Eggs
$14.00
Served with Potatoes, Onions, and Tomatillo Salsa, Topped with Two Fried Eggs
Desayuno Mexicano
$15.00
Grilled Skirt Steak Served with Two Eggs Over-Easy, Roasted Potatoes, Onions, and Guajillo Sauce
Tacos con Huevos
$12.00
Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Refried Beans, Oaxaca Cheese, Guacamole, and Tomatillo Cream Sauce. Served with Your Choice of Chorizo, Bacon, or Brisket
Red Chile-Pork Posole
$12.00
Traditional Mexican "Hangover Soup" Served with Avocado, Onions, Sour Cream, and a Queso Fresco Tostada
Chilaquiles Verdes
$11.00
Fried Eggs Topped with Avocado, Tomatillo Salsa, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Onions, and Cilantro
Avocado Guajillo Toast
$14.00
Sourdough Toast Topped with Avocado, Sautéed Spinach, Poblano Peppers, Roasted Garlic Cheese Sauce, and Two Fried Eggs
Short Stack Pancakes
$8.00
Options include Plain, Banana, Blueberry, and Chocolate Chip. Served with Your Choice of Agave, Maple, or Jamaica Syrup
Blue Maseca Pecan Waffle
$6.00
One Large Pecan Waffle Served with Your Choice of Agave, Maple, or Jamaica Syrup
Shrimp and Grits
$18.00
Oven Roasted Black Tiger Shrimp, Goat and Manchego Cheese Grits, Chorizo, and Pepita Pesto.
Sides
Egg
$2.00Cheese Grits
$3.00Chorizo
$3.00Bacon
$3.00Guacamole
$4.00Corn Bread
$5.00Potatoes
$4.00Bebidas Especiales
See our main menu for additional choices
Bloody Maria
$8.00
Our Take on a Spicy Bloody Mary made with Tequila Blanco
Mimosa
$8.00
Champagne and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice.
Horchata Borracha
$9.00
Kahlúa, Tequila Blanco, and Toasted Rice Milk with Sugar and Cinnamon
Café Mexicana
$8.00
Tequila Blanco, Kahlúa, Whipped Cream
DESSERTS
Kahlúa Flan
$9.00
Traditional Mexican Flan infused with Kahlúa, topped with house-made Dulce de Leche & whipped cream
Tres Leches
$10.00
Our unique take on the classic, topped with marshmallow & flambéed to order
Sopapilla Jamaica
$10.00
Mexican vanilla gelato, whipped cream & house-made Jamaica (hibiscus) syrup
Mexican Chocolate Cake
$12.00
Abuelita chocolate cake with vanilla gelato
Vanilla Gelato
$4.00
Served with Chocolate sauce and house-made Jamaica (hibiscus) syrup
CAFE
Coffee/Iced Coffee
$4.00Espresso
$5.00Cortado
$5.00Cappuccino
$5.00Café Latte
$5.00Macchiato
$5.00Irish Coffee
$7.00Mexican Coffee
$7.00DESSERT WINES
Rare Wine Co. 'Historic Series' Madeira, Portugal
'Baltimore' Rainwater, verdelho, 'New York' Malmsey, Special Reserve 'Savannah' Verdelho, Special Reserve
- 2 oz $8.00
Rare Wine Co. 'Valdespino' Jerez, Spain
'El Candado', Pedro Ximenez Sherry 'Palo Cortado', Viejo C.P. Sherry 'Ynocente' Fino Sherry
- 2 oz $8.00
All Drinks are also available in Decaf. Espresso drinks are served with a Chocolate-Chip Cookie. Mexican Coffee, freshly roasted, by Pearland Coffee Roasters
Draft
Dos XX Lager
$5.50Karback 'Love Street' Kolsch
$5.50Bud Light
$5.50Michelob Ultra
$5.50Negra Modelo
$5.50Pacifico
$5.50St. Arnold 'Pub Crawl' Pale Ale
$5.50Bottle/Can
Bohemia
$5.50Bud Light
$4.50Coors Light
$4.50Corona / Corona Light
$5.50Dos XX Amber / Lager
$5.50Miller Lite
$4.50Modelo Especial
$5.50Negra Modelo
$5.50Shiner Bock
$5.50Tecate
$5.50HOUSE FAVORITES
Ninfarita
Houston's most famous Margarita! Our proprietary recipe with 100% Agave Tequila Blanco
- Glass $9.00
- Pitcher $30.00
Poblano Michelada*
$7.00
Cerveza, Lime Juice, Spiced Salted Rim over Ice
Sangrias
Our Sangrias are house-made and made fresh daily. Enjoy this Tex-Mex Classic!
- Glass $8.00
- Pitcher $27.00
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
The Navigation Margarita
$13.00
Silver Tequila, Combier, Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
Margarita Al Pastor
$13.00
Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Jalapeño, Cilantro, & Grilled Pineapple Garnish. Created by our friends at Limantour in Mexico City!
La Picosita Margarita
$11.00
Jalapeño Infused Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Passion Fruit
Cucumber Mint Margarita
$13.00
Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Mint, Salted Mole Rim, Cucumber Garnish
Skinny Margarita
$10.00
Silver Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Reduced Agave Nectar
Prickly Pear Paloma
$13.00
Silver Tequila, Grapfruit Juice, Topo Sabores Toronja, Prickly Pear Soda, Grapfruit Garnish
Passionfruit Mojito
$13.00
White Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Passionfruit, Fresh Mint
Blueberry Paloma
$13.00
Silver Tequila, Fresh Blueberries, Mint, and Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Topo Chico, Blueberry Garnish
Ocho Perfecto Margarita
$25.00
Tequila Ocho Single Barrel Añejo, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
Wines by The Glass/Bottle
Matteo Braidot Pinot Grigio
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Alondra Chardonnay
Mendocino, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $44.00
Olivares Rosé
Jumilla, Spain
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Fossil Point Pinot Noir
Edna Valley, California
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $56.00
Aradon Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Hermanos Peciña 'Cosecha'
Rioja, Spain
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Segura Vidas Cava
Penedès, Spain
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Blanco (Unaged)
Agavales Silver
$9.00El Reformador Silver
$9.00Pueblo Viejo
$9.00Milagro Silver
$12.00Partida
$12.00Tequila Ocho
$12.00El Tesoro Platinum
$13.00Siembra Azul
$13.00Siete Leguas
$13.00Código 1530
$14.00Código Rosa 1530
$15.00Fortaleza
$15.00Siembra Valles High Proof
$15.00Reposado (Aged 2 MO. - 1 Year)
Agavales
$10.00Partida
$13.00El Tesoro
$14.00Siete Leguas
$14.00Tequila Ocho
$16.00Código 1530
$17.00Fortaleza
$18.00Añejo (Aged Longer than a Year)
Agavales
$11.00El Tesoro
$15.00Partida
$15.00Siete Leguas
$15.00Tequila Ocho
$18.00Código 1530
$22.00Fortaleza
$25.00Non-Alcoholic
Aguas Frescas
$4.00
Light-bodied and refreshing, made fresh daily from scratch. Ask about this week's featured flavors
Mexican Coca Cola
$4.00Topo Chico
$4.00Soft Drinks and Iced Tea
$3.00Natura Filtered Water
Gratis
Coffee (Fresh Roasted)
Coffee/Iced Coffee
$4.00Espresso
$5.00Cortado
$5.00Cappuccino
$5.00Café Latte
$5.00Macchiato
$5.00
*Our salts may contain peanuts and/or tree nut products
Chef's Specials
Seasonal Specials
Ostiones Agua De Chili
Freshly shucked Blue Point oysters on the half shell with an agua de chili and pomegranate pico de gallo "mignonette" Served by the 1/2 dozen/dozen
- $18.00
- $36.00
Tacos de Pato
$19.00
Wood-oven roasted duck, morita salsa, raspberries, and a jicama-mango slaw
Ben a Mi - Pork Belly Torta
$14.00
Pork belly, chopped carnitas, pickled Fresno peppers, assorted fresh vegetables, jicama, cilantro, and chipotle aioli
Pozole De Mariscos
$24.00
Green pozole with littleneck clams, head-on prawns, seafood sausage, pumpkin seeds, epazote, and cilantro
Arroz Negro Con Pulpo
$20.00
Wood-oven roasted octopus, black rice, Spanish chorizo, black tiger shrimp, green olives, and saffron
Appetizer Selections
Prices Per Person - Passed or Displayed
Chile Con Queso
$5.00
Spicy cheese & roasted pepper dip
Guacamole
$6.00
Jalapeños, onions, cilantro, tomatoes & fresh lime
Mini Ceviche
$5.00
Gulf Shrimp & Red Snapper with jalapeños, tomatoes & avocado
Mini Crab Cake
$6.00
Crabmeat served with chipotle sauce
Mini Chicken Flautas
$4.00
Shredded chicken with tomatillo and molcajete sauce, guacamole & sour cream
Chicken Quesadillas
$5.00
Fresh corn tortillas with chicken, mushrooms, poblano peppers, & Mexican cheeses
Beef Quesadillas
$6.00
Fresh corn tortillas with beef, mushrooms, poblano peppers, & Mexican cheeses
Mushroom Quesadillas
$5.00
Fresh corn tortillas with mushrooms, poblano peppers, & Mexican cheeses
Cheese Quesadillas
$4.00
Fresh corn tortillas with Mexican cheeses
Chicken Tamales
$5.00
With tomatillo crema sauce
Beef Tamales
$6.00
With beef gravy
Caesar Salad
$6.00
The original 1924 Tijuana recipe with manchego cheese & crumbled roasted garlic
Chicken Adobo Salad
$9.00
Grilled chicken breast with baby greens, Texas pecans, goat cheese, grapes, mushrooms & pink peppercorn vinaigrette
Entrée Courses
Prices Per Person. Mama Ninfa's Famous Fajitas and still, after all these years, the gold standard. All options are served with grilled onions, sour cream, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and refried beans
Beef Fajitas
$34.00Chicken Fajitas
$30.00Vegetarian Fajitas
$27.00Fajita Extras
Add a little something extra to your fajita!
Shrimp
$5.00Quail
$8.00Carnitas
$6.00Guacamole
$6.00Dessert
An assortment of our most popular desserts $5
Kahlúa Flan
Traditional Mexican infused with Kahlúa topped with house-made dulce de leche & whipped cream
Sopapilla Jamaica
Mexican vanilla gelato, whipped cream, and Jamaica (hibiscus) syrup
Tres Leches
Our unique twist on the classic, baked with marshmallow
Hors D'oeuvres
Jumbo Shrimp In Garlic Butter
- (per dozen) $55.00
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Diablo
- (per dozen) $65.00
Mini Crab Cakes
- (per dozen) $45.00
Mini Beef Chimichangas
- (per dozen) $45.00
Quesadillas
- Beef (per dz. triangles) $21.00
- Chicken (per dz. triangles) $18.00
- Spinach (per dz. triangles) $13.00
Seafood Ceviche
Serves 8 – 10 guests
- (per quart) $60.00
Platos Tejanos
Grilled Semi-Boneless Quail
- (per dozen) $125.00
Chile Rellenos
- Cheese (per dozen) $60.00
- Brisket Picadillo (per dozen) $70.00
Tamales
Beef
with Beef Gravy
- (per dozen) $62.00
Chicken
with Tomatillo Crema
- (per dozen) $50.00
Pork Oaxacan-Style In a Banana Leaf
- (per dozen) $62.00
Flautas
Chicken
w/Tomatillo & Molcajete Sauce
- (per dozen) $40.00
Brisket
w/Tomatillos & Molcajete Sauce
- (per dozen) $45.00
Enchiladas Antiguas
Spinach Primavera
- (per dozen) $36.00
Cheese & Ranchera Sauce
- (per dozen) $36.00
Enchiladas del Mar
Shrimp w/Chipotle Crema Sauce
- (per dozen) $95.00
Ninfa's Salad
Ninfa's Salad
Baby Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Crispy Tortilla Strips, Cherry Tomatoes, Bermuda Onions, Pickled Carrots & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds. Served with your choice of Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette, Chipotle Ranch or Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette (choose 2 of the 3)
- Serves 10–12 Guests $50.00
The Original Fajita Fiesta
Our Signature Grilled Beef & Chicken Fajitas served with Rice & Refried Beans. All of our Fajita dishes come with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Red & Green Salsas, Fresh Tortilla Chips & Handmade Flour Tortillas
Fajitas Mixta
Beef & Chicken
- (per guest) $25.00
Beef Fajitas
Skirt Steak
- (per guest) $27.00
Chicken Fajitas
- (per guest) $20.00
Vegetarian Fajitas
Served with Portobello Mushrooms and assorted seasonal vegetables
- (per guest) $13.00
Add to Your Selection:
- Guacamole (each) $6.00
- Chili con Queso (each) $5.00
- Grilled Gulf Shrimp (each) $5.00
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Cuisine
Mexican
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Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
10:00am - 10:00pm