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Caracol

Mexican, Seafood
$$$

2200 Post Oak Blvd.

Houston, TX 77056
713-622-9996
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Brunch Buffet
A Brunch Buffet

Caracol's Brunch Buffet will feature an array of Antojitos from the comal, Marinated Vegetable Salads, Chicharrones Stew, Enchiladas (fish or shrimp), Seafood-stuffed Poblanos, Empanadas, and rotating egg dishes such as Chilaquiles with eggs, Migas, Huevos a la Mexicana, Tostadas de Chorizo con huevo, Chile Rellenos con Huevo, chorizo y papas and More cocteles and ceviches, egg dishes and, of course, plenty of succulent seafood offerings! Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega will prepare a bountiful arrangement of Traditional Mexican fresh baked breads, cookies, candies and pastries.To complement the food, there is an extensive menu of eye-opening cocktails for guests to choose from, as well as fresh-squeezed juices, flavorful Mexican coffee and hot chocolate.

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Caracol is the latest restaurant from duo Tracy Vaught and Hugo Ortega, who also own and operate Backstreet Cafe and Hugo's. Caracol is a nod to Ortega's Mexican roots and his love of the seemingly endless Mexican coastline, particularly around the Yucatan Peninsula. The lengthy menu of this Galleria-area restaurant is largely seafood, but Ortega does include some Hugo's standbys, like his signature mole and more traditional central Mexican cuisine. It's the seafood that really shines, though — particularly the roasted oysters, octopus salad and whole-roasted fish, all of which are treated with the respect the top-quality ingredients deserve. Sean Beck heads the beverage development, and Ortega's brother, Reuben, makes the desserts, which are unique and wonderful with a glass of carefully curated bubbly or one of Beck's exotic mezcal cocktails. In the evening, the bar becomes a place to see and be seen, but the restaurant half of the space remains a good spot for a lively family meal.

Photo by Troy Fields

Details

Price: $$$
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 4-10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Outdoor seating: Open-air patio
Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Recommended
Parking: Valet
Extra Services: Catering, Private-group dining
Takeout
- Alcoholic beverages to go
- Gift cards for purchase
- Use restaurant website to order/pay