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Mama Ninfa

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Kickass Names For MetroRail's Newest Train Stops

    Metro is throwing a competition to name 20 new stations along the upcoming East End, North and Southeast lines. Quoting their press release, or at least the one they released yesterday, Metro wants "to make sure these stations accurately reflect the character, culture and history of the vibrant comm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    The Laurenzo Family's New Chispas del Tiempo

    ​El Real isn't the only Tex-Mex place with a distinguished pedigree that opened recently. The Laurenzo family, which currently operates Laurenzo's and the El Tiempo Cantinas (but is perhaps best known for its connection to Ninfa's on Navigation, founded and run for 23 years by late family matr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 2: Tony Mandola

    ​Yesterday, we spoke with Tony Mandola about his new restaurant opening in the spring, appropriately named Tony Mandola's (1212 Waugh). Today as we ask him about his recent award and how it really feels to be a Mandola. Eating Our Words: Your wife, Phyllis, of course, is part of a big Housto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2009

    Openings and Closings: November 2009

    ​Although a very high profile restaurant shut its doors this month -- the longtime Montrose institution La Strada -- we've seen far more openings lately than closings. Below is your roundup of new and defunct restaurants from November 2009. Closings La Strada, 322 Westheimer Bangkok Room, ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 17, 2008

    Places Like Los Dos Amigos Are Disappearing On Washington

    ​Although a very high profile restaurant shut its doors this month -- the longtime Montrose institution La Strada -- we've seen far more openings lately than closings. Below is your roundup of new and defunct restaurants from November 2009. Closings La Strada, 322 Westheimer Bangkok Room, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2008

    Perchance to Make Tortillas at a Tex-Mex Restaurant

    ​Although a very high profile restaurant shut its doors this month -- the longtime Montrose institution La Strada -- we've seen far more openings lately than closings. Below is your roundup of new and defunct restaurants from November 2009. Closings La Strada, 322 Westheimer Bangkok Room, ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 25, 2006

    Coco Loco

    Mama Ninfa's

  • Dining

    March 16, 2006

    Where Carnitas Meet Foie Gras

    Cultures collide at Washington and Asbury, with wonderfully tasty results

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Delivery

    Cultures collide at Washington and Asbury, with wonderfully tasty results

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2004

    Sexy Seventy-Something

    A documentary looks under the skirt of Wendy Chicago

  • Dining

    May 27, 2004

    Plano Tex-Mex

    Mi Cocina's food may be tepid, but the margaritas are magnificent

  • Calendar

    June 12, 2003

    Berry Talented

    Charlie Berry performs at Porky's

  • Dining

    May 23, 2002

    There's Something About Larry's

    What makes the enchiladas so great in Texas's Twin Cities?

  • Best of Houston

    September 20, 2001
  • Dining

    December 21, 2000

    Brave Nuevo World

    Last in a six-part series

  • Dining

    September 28, 2000

    Mama's Got a Brand-new Bag

    Mama Ninfa brings home fajitas

  • Dining

    December 2, 1999

    All in the Familia

    Cantina Tres Caballos may be a Tex-Mex newcomer, but you know its Mama

  • Dining

    July 29, 1999

    Warm and Welcoming and Good Margaritas

    El Tiempo makes you want to forgive its mistakes

  • News

    August 27, 1998

    Letters

    El Tiempo makes you want to forgive its mistakes

  • News

    August 6, 1998

    Mama Ninfa and her Comeback Kids

    Ninfa Laurenzo's children return to the kitchen

  • Dining

    April 2, 1998

    Dish

    Ninfa Laurenzo's children return to the kitchen

  • Dining

    January 20, 1994

    Nuevo Voss

    Escalante's: south of the border, west of the Loop, high on profile and middling on menu... so far

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