Gourmet Guide to Houston's 10 Best Restaurants & Diners — theculturetrip.com

Mexican food is a staple in Texas, and finding authentic dishes can be a challenge for Houstonians. Fortunately, Hugo’s Restaurant in the Montrose district exemplifies Mexican food done right. Opened in 2002, this restaurant is praised for its ability to bring traditional, regional Mexican cuisine to the people of Houston. Chef Hugo Ortega does not waver from his origins and uses fresh ingredients with heated spices to create a signature nostalgic flavour. In addition to great food, Hugo’s is noted for its stunning architecture: sweeping staircases, wide windows, and intricate detailing on the brick façade are part of the building designed by architect Joseph Finger, also responsible for the city hall’s impressive Art Deco style.

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