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The Original Ninfa's On Navigation

The Original Ninfa's On Navigation

2704 Navigation Houston, TX 77003

East End

713-228-1175

www.ninfas.com

Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Price: $$

The quirky Navigation original still can remind you what all the fuss was about. Peerless beef fajitas, complex green and red salsas, and hand-patted flour tortillas define their genres. The quesos, carnitas and grilled platters seem largely undiminished. The engaging back room,…
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Menu

  • Antojitos

  • Guacamole

    Jalapeños, Onions, Cilantro, Tomatoes, and Fresh Lime

    Small :  12.00 Large :  19.00
  • Chile con Queso

    Spicy Cheese and Pepper Dip

    13.00
  • Queso Asado

    Panela Cheese Baked in our Wood Oven with Chiles Torreados, Tomatillo Sauce, Curtido, and Avocado

    14.00
  • Queso Flameado

    Melted Cheese and Chorizo Casserole, Prepared Tableside

    15.00
  • Ceviche*

    Gulf Shrimp and Red Snapper with Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Onions

    22.00
  • Crab Cake

    Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Served with Chipotle Cream Sauce & Poblano Pepper Sauce

    25.00
  • Mushroom Quesadillas

    Fresh Corn Tortillas with Mushrooms, Poblano Peppers, Mexican Cheeses, Onions, and Avocado tomatillo salsa

    12.00
  • Mixto Frito

    Calamari, Octopus, Shrimp, Battered and Fried, Served with Jalapeños, and Chile Aioli

    17.00
  • Nachos

    Based on the 'Original Nacho' Prepared with Melted Cheese on House-Made Tortilla Chips with Beans, Sour Cream, Jalapeños, and Guacamole

    13.00
  • Caldos Y Ensaladas

  • Caldo Xochitl

    Shredded Chicken, Sliced Avocado, Rice, and Pico de Gallo in a Rich Broth

    14.00
  • Caesar Salad

    The Original 1924 Tijuana Recipe with Shaved Manchego Cheese and Roasted Garlic

    12.00
  • Fajita Salad

    Choice of Beef* or Chicken Fajitas with Spicy Pickled Carrots, Cheese, Avocado, Onions, and Pumpkin Seeds

    20.00
  • India

    Tostada Topped with Refried Beans, Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and Your Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas*

    20.00
  • Chicken Adobo Salad

    Grilled Chicken Breast with Baby Greens, Texas Pecans, Goat Cheese, Grapes, Avocado, and Sautéed Mushrooms in a Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

    21.00
  • Mama Ninfa's Original Tacos al Carbon

  • One Taco a la Ninfa

    Beef Fajitas* :  18.00 Grilled Chicken Breast :  16.00
  • Two Tacos a la Ninfa

    Beef Fajitas* :  28.00 Grilled Chicken Breast :  26.00
  • Handmade Tamales

  • Chicken

    Braised Chicken with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Banana Leaves, and Served in Tomatillo Cream Sauce

    18.00
  • Beef

    Pulled Brisket with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Corn Husks, and Served with Beef Gravy

    21.00
  • Pork

    'Oaxacan-Style' Braised Pork with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Banana Leaves, and Served with Beef Gravy

    18.00
  • Enchiladas

  • Antiguas

    Cheese and Ranchera Sauce

    17.00
  • Granjas

    Wood Oven Roasted Chicken, Cheese, Crema Mexicana, and Ranchera Sauce

    19.00
  • Al Carbon

    Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajita* with Cheddar Cheese and Beef Gravy

    25.00
  • Suizas

    Wood Oven Roasted Chicken with Avocado, Crema Mexicana, and Green Onions

    19.00
  • Del Mar

    Gulf Shrimp and Gulf Blue Lump Crabmeat with Chipotle Cream Sauce

    26.00
  • Carnitas

    Roasted Pork, Cheese, Crema Mexicana, Avocado, Beef Gravy, and Salsa de Tomatillo

    20.00
  • Mole

    Wood Oven Roasted Chicken Breast in Poblano Mole Sauce, Avocado, and Crema Mexicana

    20.00
  • Ground Beef

    Ground Beef with Beef Gravy Topped with Cheddar Cheese

    20.00
  • Tacos

  • Texas Redfish

    With Coleslaw, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli, and Poblano Rice

    23.00
  • Grilled Salmon

    Tamarind-Glazed Salmon with Grilled Onions and Mango Salsa

    23.00
  • Diablo Shrimp

    Filled with Jack Cheese and Jalapeño, Wrapped in Applewood-Smoked Bacon, and Served with Chipotle Aioli & Roasted Tomato Sauce

    26.00
  • Pulpo Cazuelita

    Wood Oven Roasted Octopus with Coleslaw, Grilled Yukon Potatoes, and Chile Aioli

    26.00
  • Al Pastor

    Wood Oven Roasted Pork with Pineapple, Onions, and Salsa de Tomatillo

    22.00
  • Fajitas

  • Fajita Plates

  • Marinated and Grilled Beef* Skirt Steak

    Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    Medium :  38.00 Large :  58.00
  • Grilled Chicken

    Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    Medium :  27.00 Large :  42.00
  • Chicken and Beef* Combination

    Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    Medium :  36.00 Large :  50.00
  • Grilled Veggie "Fajitas"

    With Assorted Seasonal Vegetables. Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    Medium :  20.00 Large :  30.00
  • Ninfa's 'Award Winning' Fajita Burger

    Ground and Chopped Fajita, Topped with Grilled Onions, Poblanos, Avocado, Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, and Served with Roasted Potato Wedges

    24.00
  • Fajita Extras

  • Woodfire Grilled Quail

    12.00
  • Baby Back Ribs 1/2 Rack

    14.00
  • Garlic Butter Tampico Shrimp

    4.00
  • Bacon-Wrapped Diablo Shrimp

    5.00
  • Cheese Chile Relleno

    7.00
  • Brisket Picadillo Chile Relleno

    8.00
  • Pickled Carrots

    2.00
  • Famous "Off the Menu" Toppings

  • Berry

    Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeños, and Mushrooms

    Medium :  6.00 Large :  8.00
  • Chihuahua

    Bacon, Peppers, Onions, and Cheese

    Medium :  6.00 Large :  8.00
  • Platos del Mar

  • Texas Redfish

    Wood Oven Roasted Texas Redfish Served with Grilled Vegetables, Tomatillo Relish, and Poblano Rice

    30.00
  • Shrimp Tampico

    Classic Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Pan-Seared with Garlic Butter and Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    30.00
  • Ninfa's Famous Shrimp Diablo

    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

    30.00
  • Mole Salmon*

    Wood Oven Roasted Wild Caught Salmon with a Mole Spice Rub, Organic Stone Milled Grits, Poblano Pepper Sauce, Chipotle Cream Sauce, and Roasted Peppers

    30.00
  • Platos Tejanos

  • El Eddie

    Choice of Crispy or Soft Flour Tacos with Ground Beef Brisket Picadillo or Shredded Chicken

    19.00
  • Tejas Combo

    Choice of Chicken or Beef* Fajitas, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Beef Gravy

    24.00
  • El Henry

    A Beef Brisket Tamale, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Beef Gravy

    19.00
  • Flautas

    Your Choice of Shredded Chicken or Beef Brisket with Onions, Guacamole, Crema Mexicana, and Coleslaw

    21.00
  • Delicioso

    Two Chicken Flautas and One Taco a la Ninfa with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo

    22.00
  • Platos Fuertes

  • Adobo Carne Asada

    Grilled Beef* Skirt Steak Served with Potatoes, Onions, and Guajillo Chipotle Cream Sauce

    36.00
  • Carnitas

    Slow-Cooked Pork with Green Onions, Sliced Avocado, and Roasted Tomato Sauce

    24.00
  • Cochinita Pibil

    Wood Oven Roasted Pork, Pickled Onions, Plantains, and Sour Cream

    22.00
  • Chile Rellenos

    One Filled with Jack Cheese and One filled with Brisket Picadillo, Topped with Ranchera Sauce

    23.00
  • Braised Beef Carne Guisada

    Braised Boneless Beef Stew with Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions

    26.00
  • Grilled Quail

    Three Woodfire Grilled Texas Quails Served with Sautéed Onions and Peppers

    35.00
  • Ninfa's Mixtas

  • Mixta Diablo

    Jumbo Diablo Shrimp and Your Choice of Beef* or Chicken Fajitas

    39.00
  • El Nopalito (Serves 2-3)

    Tampico Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and Combination Fajitas (Beef* & Chicken)

    65.00
  • Mixta Ninfa

    Combination Fajitas (Beef* & Chicken) and Tampico Shrimp

    38.00
  • Parilla Mixta (Serves 2-3)

    Beef* or Chicken Fajitas, Carnitas, Tampico Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and One Cheese Chile Relleno

    78.00
  • Beverages

  • Aguas Frescas

    Made Fresh Daily

    5.00
  • Natura™ Filter Water

    gratis

  • Topo Chico

    5.00
  • Mexican Coca Cola

    5.00
  • Soft Drinks

    4.00
  • Iced Tea

    4.00
  • Coffee / Iced Coffee

    4.00
  • Espresso / Cappuccino

    6.00
  • Cafe de Olla Cold Brew

    6.00

Disclaimer: Always check with the business for pricing and availability of menu items. SinglePlatform is not responsible for menu or pricing changes, but the information is believed to be accurate when posted. Listing of a menu does not mean that there is any affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship between SinglePlatform and the listed business.

Menu

  • Antojitos

  • Guacamole

    Jalapeños, Onions, Cilantro, Tomatoes, and Fresh Lime

    Small :  12.00 Large :  19.00
  • Chile con Queso

    Spicy Cheese and Pepper Dip

    13.00
  • Queso Asado

    Panela Cheese Baked in our Wood Oven with Chiles Torreados, Tomatillo Sauce, Curtido, and Avocado

    14.00
  • Queso Flameado

    Melted Cheese and Chorizo Casserole, Prepared Tableside

    15.00
  • Ceviche*

    Gulf Shrimp and Red Snapper with Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Onions

    22.00
  • Crab Cake

    Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Served with Chipotle Cream Sauce & Poblano Pepper Sauce

    25.00
  • Mushroom Quesadillas

    Fresh Corn Tortillas with Mushrooms, Poblano Peppers, Mexican Cheeses, Onions, and Avocado tomatillo salsa

    12.00
  • Mixto Frito

    Calamari, Octopus, Shrimp, Battered and Fried, Served with Jalapeños, and Chile Aioli

    17.00
  • Nachos

    Based on the 'Original Nacho' Prepared with Melted Cheese on House-Made Tortilla Chips with Beans, Sour Cream, Jalapeños, and Guacamole

    13.00
  • Caldos Y Ensaladas

  • Caldo Xochitl

    Shredded Chicken, Sliced Avocado, Rice, and Pico de Gallo in a Rich Broth

    14.00
  • Caesar Salad

    The Original 1924 Tijuana Recipe with Shaved Manchego Cheese and Roasted Garlic

    12.00
  • Fajita Salad

    Choice of Beef* or Chicken Fajitas with Spicy Pickled Carrots, Cheese, Avocado, Onions, and Pumpkin Seeds

    20.00
  • India

    Tostada Topped with Refried Beans, Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and Your Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajitas*

    20.00
  • Chicken Adobo Salad

    Grilled Chicken Breast with Baby Greens, Texas Pecans, Goat Cheese, Grapes, Avocado, and Sautéed Mushrooms in a Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

    21.00
  • Mama Ninfa's Original Tacos al Carbon

  • One Taco a la Ninfa

    Beef Fajitas* :  18.00 Grilled Chicken Breast :  16.00
  • Two Tacos a la Ninfa

    Beef Fajitas* :  28.00 Grilled Chicken Breast :  26.00
  • Handmade Tamales

  • Chicken

    Braised Chicken with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Banana Leaves, and Served in Tomatillo Cream Sauce

    18.00
  • Beef

    Pulled Brisket with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Corn Husks, and Served with Beef Gravy

    21.00
  • Pork

    'Oaxacan-Style' Braised Pork with Guajillo Peppers, Wrapped in Banana Leaves, and Served with Beef Gravy

    18.00
  • Enchiladas

  • Antiguas

    Cheese and Ranchera Sauce

    17.00
  • Granjas

    Wood Oven Roasted Chicken, Cheese, Crema Mexicana, and Ranchera Sauce

    19.00
  • Al Carbon

    Choice of Chicken or Beef Fajita* with Cheddar Cheese and Beef Gravy

    25.00
  • Suizas

    Wood Oven Roasted Chicken with Avocado, Crema Mexicana, and Green Onions

    19.00
  • Del Mar

    Gulf Shrimp and Gulf Blue Lump Crabmeat with Chipotle Cream Sauce

    26.00
  • Carnitas

    Roasted Pork, Cheese, Crema Mexicana, Avocado, Beef Gravy, and Salsa de Tomatillo

    20.00
  • Mole

    Wood Oven Roasted Chicken Breast in Poblano Mole Sauce, Avocado, and Crema Mexicana

    20.00
  • Ground Beef

    Ground Beef with Beef Gravy Topped with Cheddar Cheese

    20.00
  • Tacos

  • Texas Redfish

    With Coleslaw, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli, and Poblano Rice

    23.00
  • Grilled Salmon

    Tamarind-Glazed Salmon with Grilled Onions and Mango Salsa

    23.00
  • Diablo Shrimp

    Filled with Jack Cheese and Jalapeño, Wrapped in Applewood-Smoked Bacon, and Served with Chipotle Aioli & Roasted Tomato Sauce

    26.00
  • Pulpo Cazuelita

    Wood Oven Roasted Octopus with Coleslaw, Grilled Yukon Potatoes, and Chile Aioli

    26.00
  • Al Pastor

    Wood Oven Roasted Pork with Pineapple, Onions, and Salsa de Tomatillo

    22.00
  • Fajitas

  • Fajita Plates

  • Marinated and Grilled Beef* Skirt Steak

    Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    Medium :  38.00 Large :  58.00
  • Grilled Chicken

    Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    Medium :  27.00 Large :  42.00
  • Chicken and Beef* Combination

    Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    Medium :  36.00 Large :  50.00
  • Grilled Veggie "Fajitas"

    With Assorted Seasonal Vegetables. Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    Medium :  20.00 Large :  30.00
  • Ninfa's 'Award Winning' Fajita Burger

    Ground and Chopped Fajita, Topped with Grilled Onions, Poblanos, Avocado, Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, and Served with Roasted Potato Wedges

    24.00
  • Fajita Extras

  • Woodfire Grilled Quail

    12.00
  • Baby Back Ribs 1/2 Rack

    14.00
  • Garlic Butter Tampico Shrimp

    4.00
  • Bacon-Wrapped Diablo Shrimp

    5.00
  • Cheese Chile Relleno

    7.00
  • Brisket Picadillo Chile Relleno

    8.00
  • Pickled Carrots

    2.00
  • Famous "Off the Menu" Toppings

  • Berry

    Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeños, and Mushrooms

    Medium :  6.00 Large :  8.00
  • Chihuahua

    Bacon, Peppers, Onions, and Cheese

    Medium :  6.00 Large :  8.00
  • Platos del Mar

  • Texas Redfish

    Wood Oven Roasted Texas Redfish Served with Grilled Vegetables, Tomatillo Relish, and Poblano Rice

    30.00
  • Shrimp Tampico

    Classic Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Pan-Seared with Garlic Butter and Served with Rice and Your Choice of Beans

    30.00
  • Ninfa's Famous Shrimp Diablo

    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

    30.00
  • Mole Salmon*

    Wood Oven Roasted Wild Caught Salmon with a Mole Spice Rub, Organic Stone Milled Grits, Poblano Pepper Sauce, Chipotle Cream Sauce, and Roasted Peppers

    30.00
  • Platos Tejanos

  • El Eddie

    Choice of Crispy or Soft Flour Tacos with Ground Beef Brisket Picadillo or Shredded Chicken

    19.00
  • Tejas Combo

    Choice of Chicken or Beef* Fajitas, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Beef Gravy

    24.00
  • El Henry

    A Beef Brisket Tamale, a Crispy Beef Taco, and a Cheese Enchilada with Beef Gravy

    19.00
  • Flautas

    Your Choice of Shredded Chicken or Beef Brisket with Onions, Guacamole, Crema Mexicana, and Coleslaw

    21.00
  • Delicioso

    Two Chicken Flautas and One Taco a la Ninfa with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo

    22.00
  • Platos Fuertes

  • Adobo Carne Asada

    Grilled Beef* Skirt Steak Served with Potatoes, Onions, and Guajillo Chipotle Cream Sauce

    36.00
  • Carnitas

    Slow-Cooked Pork with Green Onions, Sliced Avocado, and Roasted Tomato Sauce

    24.00
  • Cochinita Pibil

    Wood Oven Roasted Pork, Pickled Onions, Plantains, and Sour Cream

    22.00
  • Chile Rellenos

    One Filled with Jack Cheese and One filled with Brisket Picadillo, Topped with Ranchera Sauce

    23.00
  • Braised Beef Carne Guisada

    Braised Boneless Beef Stew with Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions

    26.00
  • Grilled Quail

    Three Woodfire Grilled Texas Quails Served with Sautéed Onions and Peppers

    35.00
  • Ninfa's Mixtas

  • Mixta Diablo

    Jumbo Diablo Shrimp and Your Choice of Beef* or Chicken Fajitas

    39.00
  • El Nopalito (Serves 2-3)

    Tampico Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and Combination Fajitas (Beef* & Chicken)

    65.00
  • Mixta Ninfa

    Combination Fajitas (Beef* & Chicken) and Tampico Shrimp

    38.00
  • Parilla Mixta (Serves 2-3)

    Beef* or Chicken Fajitas, Carnitas, Tampico Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs, and One Cheese Chile Relleno

    78.00
  • Beverages

  • Aguas Frescas

    Made Fresh Daily

    5.00
  • Natura™ Filter Water

    gratis

  • Topo Chico

    5.00
  • Mexican Coca Cola

    5.00
  • Soft Drinks

    4.00
  • Iced Tea

    4.00
  • Coffee / Iced Coffee

    4.00
  • Espresso / Cappuccino

    6.00
  • Cafe de Olla Cold Brew

    6.00

Disclaimer: Always check with the business for pricing and availability of menu items. SinglePlatform is not responsible for menu or pricing changes, but the information is believed to be accurate when posted. Listing of a menu does not mean that there is any affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship between SinglePlatform and the listed business.

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