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The Original Ninfa's Uptown Houston
1700 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
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Lunch and Dinner
Brunch
Dessert Menu
Beverages
Lunch and Dinner
Antojitos
Guacamole
Jalapeños, Onions, Cilantro, Tomatoes, and Fresh Lime
- Small $12.00
- Large $19.00
Chile con Queso
$13.00
Spicy Cheese and Pepper Dip
Queso Asado
$14.00
Panela Cheese Baked in our Wood Oven with Chiles Torreados, Tomatillo Sauce, Curtido, and Avocado
Queso Flameado
$15.00
Melted Cheese and Chorizo Casserole, Prepared Tableside
Ceviche*
$22.00
Gulf Shrimp and Red Snapper with Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Onions
Crab Cake
$25.00
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Served with Chipotle Cream Sauce & Poblano Pepper Sauce
Mushroom Quesadillas
$12.00
Fresh Corn Tortillas with Mushrooms, Poblano Peppers, Mexican Cheeses, Onions, and Avocado tomatillo salsa
- Add Chicken Fajitas
- $6.00
- Add Beef Fajitas*
- $9.00
- Add Shrimp
- $9.00
Mixto Frito
$17.00
Calamari, Octopus, Shrimp, Battered and Fried, Served with Jalapeños, and Chile Aioli
Nachos
$13.00
Based on the 'Original Nacho' Prepared with Melted Cheese on House-Made Tortilla Chips with Beans, Sour Cream, Jalapeños, and Guacamole
- Add Chicken Fajitas
- $6.00
- Add Beef Fajitas*
- $9.00
- Add Shrimp
- $9.00
Caldos y Ensaladas
Caldo Xochitl
$14.00
Shredded Chicken, Sliced Avocado, Rice, and Pico de Gallo in a Rich Broth
Caesar Salad
$12.00
The Original 1924 Tijuana Recipe with Shaved Manchego Cheese and Roasted Garlic
- Add Chicken Fajitas
- $7.00
- Add Beef Fajitas*
- $10.00
- Add Shrimp
- $10.00
Fajita Salad
$20.00
Choice of Beef* or Chicken Fajitas with Spicy Pickled Carrots, Cheese, Avocado, Onions, and Pumpkin Seeds
India
$20.00
Tostada Topped with Refried Beans, Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and Your Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas*
Chicken Adobo Salad
$21.00
Grilled Chicken Breast with Baby Greens, Texas Pecans, Goat Cheese, Grapes, Avocado, and Sautéed Mushrooms in a Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
- Sub Beef Fajitas*
- $6.00
- Sub Grilled Shrimp
- $6.00
Mama Ninfa's Original Tacos al Carbon
Fajitas in a Flour Tortilla with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and Chile con Queso. Mama Ninfa Introduced the Fajita to North America with this Dish in 1973!
One Taco a Laninfa
- Beef Fajitas* $18.00
- Grilled Chicken Breast $16.00
Two Tacos a Laninfa
- Beef Fajitas* $28.00
- Grilled Chicken Breast $26.00
Handmade Tamales
Two Large Tamales Prepared in the Southern Mexican Tradition
Chicken
$18.00
Braised Chicken with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Banana Leaves, and Served in Tomatillo Cream Sauce
Beef
$21.00
Pulled Brisket with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Corn Husks, and Served with Beef Gravy
Pork
$18.00
'Oaxacan-Style' Braised Pork with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Banana Leaves, and Served with Beef Gravy
Enchiladas
Antiguas
$17.00
Cheese and Ranchera Sauce
Granjas
$19.00
Wood Oven Roasted Chicken, Cheese, Crema Mexicana, and Ranchera Sauce
Al Carbon
$25.00
Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas* with Cheddar Cheese and Beef Gravy
Suizas
$19.00
Wood Oven Roasted Chicken with Avocado, Crema Mexicana, and Green Onions
Del Mar
$26.00
Gulf Shrimp and Gulf Blue Lump Crabmeat with Chipotle Cream Sauce
Carnitas
$20.00
Roasted Pork, Cheese, Crema Mexicana, Avocado, Beef Gravy, and Salsa de Tomatillo
Mole
$20.00
Wood Oven Roasted Chicken Breast in Poblano Mole Sauce, Avocado, and Crema Mexicana
Ground Beef
$20.00
Ground Beef with Beef Gravy Topped with Cheddar Cheese
Tacos
Build Your Own Tacos. Prepared with Housemade Corn Tortillas
Texas Redfish
$23.00
With Coleslaw, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli, and Poblano Rice
Grilled Salmon
$23.00
Tamarind-Glazed Salmon with Grilled Onions and Mango Salsa
Diablo Shrimp
$26.00
Filled with Jack Cheese and Jalapeño, Wrapped in Applewood-Smoked Bacon, and Served with Chipotle Aioli & Roasted Tomato Sauce
Pulpo Cazuelita
$26.00
Wood Oven Roasted Octopus with Coleslaw, Grilled Yukon Potatoes, and Chile Aioli
Al Pastor
$22.00
Wood Oven Roasted Pork with Pineapple, Onions, and Salsa de Tomatillo
Fajita Plates
Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans
Marinated and Grilled Beef* Skirt Steak
- Med $38.00
- Lrg $58.00
Grilled Chicken
- Med $27.00
- Lrg $42.00
Chicken and Beef* Combination
- Med $36.00
- Lrg $50.00
Grilled Veggie "Fajitas"
With Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
- Med $20.00
- Lrg $30.00
Ninfa's 'Award Winning' Fajita Burger
Ninfa's 'Award Winning' Fajita Burger
$24.00
Ground and Chopped Fajita, Topped with Grilled Onions, Poblanos, Avocado, Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, and Served with Roasted Potato Wedges
Extras
Woodfire Grilled Quail
- (ea) $12.00
Baby Back Ribs
- 1/2 Rack (ea) $14.00
Garlic Butter Tampico Shrimp
- (ea) $4.00
Bacon-Wrapped Diablo Shrimp
- (ea) $5.00
Cheese Chile Relleno
- (ea) $7.00
Brisket Picadillo Chile Relleno
- (ea) $8.00
Pickled Carrots
- (ea) $2.00
Famous "Off the Menu" Toppings
Medium $6 / Large $8
Berry
Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeños, and Mushrooms
Chihuahua
Bacon, Peppers, Onions, and Cheese
Platos del Mar
Texas Redfish
$30.00
Wood Oven Roasted Texas Redfish Served with Grilled Vegetables, Tomatillo Relish, and Poblano Rice
Shrimp Tampico
$30.00
Classic Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Pan-Seared with Garlic Butter and Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans
Ninfa's Famous Shrimp Diablo
$30.00
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 Salmon*
$30.00
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 Tejanos
El Eddie
$19.00
Choice of Crispy or Soft Flour Tacos with Ground Beef Brisket Picadillo or Shredded Chicken
Tejas Combo
$24.00
Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Beef Gravy
El Henry
$19.00
A Beef Brisket Tamale, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Beef Gravy
Flautas
$21.00
Your Choice of Shredded Chicken or Beef Brisket with Onions, Guacamole, Crema Mexicana, and Coleslaw
Delicioso
$22.00
Two Chicken Flautas and One Taco a la Ninfa with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
Platos Fuertes
Adobo Carne Asada
$36.00
Grilled Beef* Skirt Steak Served with Potatoes, Onions, and Guajillo Chipotle Cream Sauce
Carnitas
$24.00
Slow-Cooked Pork with Green Onions, Sliced Avocado, and Roasted Tomato Sauce
Cochinita Pibil
$22.00
Wood Oven Roasted Pork, Pickled Onions, Plantains, and Sour Cream
Chile Rellenos
$23.00
One Filled with Jack Cheese and One filled with Brisket Picadillo, Topped with Ranchera Sauce
Braised Beef Carne Guisada
$26.00
Braised Boneless Beef Stew with Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions
Grilled Quail
$35.00
Three Woodfire Grilled Texas Quails Served with Sautéed Onions and Peppers
Ninfa's Mixtas
Served with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Rice, and Your Choice of Beans
Mixta Diablo
$39.00
Jumbo Diablo Shrimp and Your Choice of Beef* or Chicken Fajitas
El Nopalito (Serves 2-3)
$65.00
Tampico Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and Combination Fajitas (Beef* & Chicken)
Mixta Ninfa
$38.00
Combination Fajitas (Beef* & Chicken) and Tampico Shrimp
Parilla Mixta (Serves 2-3)
$78.00
Beef* or Chicken Fajitas, Carnitas, Tampico Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and One Cheese Chile Relleno
Beverages
Aguas Frescas
$5.00
Made Fresh Daily
Natura™ Filtered Water
gratis
Topo Chico
$5.00Mexican Coca Cola
$5.00Soft Drinks
$4.00Iced Tea
$4.00Coffee / Iced Coffee
$4.00Espresso / Cappuccino
$6.00Cafe de Olla Cold Brew
$6.00
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Mains
Huevos Rancheros
$14.00
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
$15.00
Served with Potatoes, Onions, and Tomatillo Salsa, Topped with 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
$7.00
One Large Pecan Waffle Served with Your Choice of Agave, Maple, or Jamaica Syrup
Avocado Guajillo Toast
$14.00
Sourdough Toast Topped with Avocado, Sautéed Spinach, Poblano Peppers, Roasted Garlic Cheese Sauce, and Two Fried Eggs
Chilaquiles Verdes
$12.00
Crispy Corn Tortillas Topped with Fried Eggs, Avocado, Tomatillo Salsa, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Onions, and Cilantro
Shrimp & Grits
$19.00
Pan-Seared Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Goat and Manchego Cheese Grits, Chorizo, and Pepita Pesto
- Add Two Fried Eggs
- $4.00
Desayuno Mexicano
$17.00
Grilled Skirt Steak Served with Two Eggs Over-Easy, Roasted Potatoes, Onions, and Guajillo Sauce
Red Chile-Pork Posole
$14.00
Traditional Mexican "Hangover Soup" Served with Avocado, Onions, Sour Cream, and a Queso Fresco Tostada
Breakfast Tacos
Your Choice of Any Taco (s) Below Served with Refried Beans, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Tomatillo Cream Sauce. Tacos Are Served with your choice of Flour or Corn Tortillas
Potato, Egg, Cheese
- (ea) $4.00
Beans, Egg, Cheese
- (ea) $4.00
Bacon, Egg, Cheese
- (ea) $5.00
Chorizo, Egg, Cheese
- (ea) $5.00
Fajita, Egg, Cheese
- (ea) $6.00
Sides & Extras
Bacon
$4.00Chorizo
$4.00Guacamole
$4.00Seasonal Fruit
$4.00Cage Free Egg
$3.00Cheese Grits
$4.00Red Bliss Potatoes
$4.00Corn Bread
$5.00Concha
$5.00
Served with Guava Jelly & Butter
Churros
$5.00
Served with your Choice of: Cajeta Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, or Jamaica Syrup
Drinks
Café
$6.00Espresso
$6.00Specialty Coffee
$5.50Café Mexicana
$8.00
Tequila Blanco, Kahlúa, Whipped Cream
Mexican Hot Chocolate
$4.00Jugo Naturales
$5.00
Freshly Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice
Agua Frescas
$4.00
made fresh daily
Cocktails
Guava Mimosa
$8.00
Sparkling Wine and Guava Purée
Bloody Maria
$8.00
Our Take on a Spicy Bloody Mary made with Tequila Blanco
Classic Mimosa
$8.00
Sparkling Wine and Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
El Carajillo
$9.00
Licor 43 and Katz Velvet Espresso
Horchata Borracha
$9.00
Kahlúa, Tequila Blanco, and Toasted Rice Milk with Sugar and Cinnamon
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
Cócteles
The Original Ninfarita
Houston's most famous Margarita! Made with 100% Agave Tequila Blanco
- Glass $10.00
- Pitcher $34.00
Mango Habanero Margarita*
$13.00
Tequila Blanco, Mango, Habañero Peppers, Fresh Lime Juice, Salted Mole Rim
Guava Paloma
$13.00
Tequila Blanco, Guava Purée, Fresh Lime Juice, Jarritos Grapefruit
Hibiscus Margarita
$12.00
Tequila Blanco, Hibiscus, Passion Fruit, Fresh Lemon Juice, Combier, Salted Rim
The Navigation Margarita
$15.00
Tequila Blanco, Combier, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
Skinny Margarita
$10.00
Tequila Blanco, Fresh Lime Juice, Reduced Agave Nectar
Mexican Mule
$13.00
Tequila Blanco, Ginger, Passion Fruit Syrup, Agave, Lime Juice, Fresh Cucumber, Salted Rim
Cucumber Mint Margarita*
$13.00
Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Mint, Salted Mole Rim, Cucumber Garnish
The Uptown Margarita
Tequila Reposado, Cognac, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave
- Glass $15.00
Ranch Water
$13.00
Tequila Reposado, Fresh Lime Juice, Topo Chico
Road To Oaxaca
$13.00
Los Vecinos Mezcal, Pineapple Juice, Guava, Fresh Lime Juice, Sea Salt
Rosemary-Raspberry Spritzer
$12.00
Rosé wine, Chambord, Lemon Lime Soda, Rosemary Garnish
Blanco
Unaged
Pueblo Viejo
$9.00Herradura
$10.00Don Julio
$11.00Milagro
$12.00Patrón
$12.00Tequila Ocho
$12.00El Tesoro
$13.00San Matias Tahona
$13.00Siete Leguas
$13.00Fortaleza
$15.00Siembra Valles High Proof
$15.00Roca Patron
$16.00Casa Dragones
$18.00Clase Azul
$19.00Reposado
Aged 2 Months - 1 Year
Don Julio
$12.00Herradura
$12.00Patrón
$13.00El Tesoro
$14.00Siete Leguas
$14.00Tequila Ocho
$16.00Roca Patron
$17.00Fortaleza
$18.00Clase Azul
$20.00Añejo
Aged Longer than a Year
Don Julio
$13.00Herradura
$13.00El Tesoro
$15.00Patrón
$15.00Siete Leguas
$15.00Roca Patron
$18.00Tequila Ocho
$18.00Fortaleza
$25.00Extra Añejo
Aged Longer than 3 Years
San Matias Gran Reserva
$16.00El Tesoro
$25.00El Tesoro 'Paradiso'
$28.00Don Julio 1942
$29.00Mezcal
Smoky / Earthy. Make Any Tequila a Margarita +$3
Los Vecinos Espadin
$9.00Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
$10.00Gracias a Dios Espadin
$11.00Don Mateo Pechuga
$18.00Rey Campero Cuishe
$18.00Draft
Karbach Crawford Bock
$7.00No Label 'Sittin' Sidehaze' IPA
$7.00St. Arnold 'Seasonal'
$7.00'Seasonal' Craft Beer
$7.00Poblano Michelada
Poblano Michelada*
$8.00
Ninfa's Michelada Mix, Lime, Mole Salted Rim, Served Over Ice
Bottle / Can
11 Below Oso Bueno
$6.00Bohemia
$6.00Corona / Corona Light
$6.00Dos Equis
$6.00Karbach 'Love Street' Kölsch
$6.00Lagunitas IPA
$6.00Michelob Ultra
$5.00Modelo Especial
$6.00Negra Modelo
$6.00Shiner Bock
$6.00Stone Buenaveza
$6.00Tecate
$6.00Vino
Marques de Caceres Cava Brut, Spain
- $9.00
- $34.00
Poema Cava Brut Rosé, Spain
- $8.00
- $29.00
Honig Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA
- $9.00
- $34.00
Matteo Braidot Pinot Grigio, Venezia Giulia, Italy
- $9.00
- $34.00
Domaine St. George Chardonnay, Sonoma County, CA
- $8.00
- $29.00
Paul Hobbs 'Crossbarn' Chardonnay, Sonoma County, CA
- $14.00
- $48.00
Honoro Vera Rosé, Jumilla, Spain
- $8.00
- $29.00
Hermanos Peciña 'Cosecha' Rioja, Spain
- $10.00
- $36.00
Luli Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
- $14.00
- $48.00
No Curfew Red Blend, California
- $9.00
- $34.00
Mettler Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, CA
- $14.00
- $48.00
*Our salts may contain peanuts/tree nuts
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General Info
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