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Price: $, $$
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Reservations: Not necessary
Parking: Lot available

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Larry's Original Mexican Restaurant

Mexican
$, $$

116 Highway 90A

Richmond, TX 77406
281-342-2881
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The food at this Tex-Mex time capsule in Richmond seems indistinguishable from the fare at dozens of more conveniently located Mexican joints -- until you dig into the old-fashioned cheese enchiladas. While you work away on the rolled tortillas, the viscous yellow cheese sauce oozes into the dark brown chili gravy, creating a delicious masterpiece of yellow and brown swirls. The goop that's left on the plate after the enchiladas are gone may be the most significant Tex-Mex contribution to world cuisine. And nobody's cheese-enchilada residue holds a candle to Larry's.