Armandos

4.6

1075 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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Located centrally in Houston's River Oaks district, ARMANDOS Mexican Restaurant engulfs you in an environment reminiscent of early 20th century Mexico City fine dining. Come and experience what it was like in Spanish & French colonial Mexico and dine on Armando’s family recipes. With its goldenrod and wood-paneled walls, intimate lighting, and a serendipitous selection of grand mirrors, Armandos provides a wonderful backdrop for sharing a wonderful evening with one or many.

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(713) 520-1738

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–9:45 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Bar Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 520-1738
Website
http://www.armandosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Gino Llanes
Catering
ARMANDOS offers its premier Taco Trucks as a one of a kind event option, serving our entire menu right to your door. We also offer traditional catering, corporate catering, luncheons, boxed lunches, corporate events, and more. Our full catering menu and options are available on www.armandoscaters.com
Private party facilities
At Armandos we have a private dining room that overlooks the main dining room. The room is available for private dinners and corporate mixers. The room can accommodate 30 for a sit down affair or up to 70 for a cocktail event.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (713) 520-1738 ext. 2

Location
2630 Westheimer Houston, TX 77098
Neighborhood
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Cross street
Kirby
Parking details
Valet Parking is available right in front of the restaurant main entrance
Public transit
Metro, UBER
Entertainment
Thursday night dancing starts at 10:00pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Armandos House Margarita
- Rocks$10.00
- Frozen$12.00
Top Shelf Margaritas
Your choice of Corralejo, Don Julio, Herradura, Paton or Pura Vida Silver tequilas, Cointreau and fresh lime juice
- Rocks$13.00
- Frozen$15.00
King Margarita$14.00
Pura Vida Silver, sweet cactus juice, fresh lime juice, jalapeno slices, spicy lime salt rim served on the rocks
Texas Margarita$14.00
Milagro Silver Select Barrel, Paula's Orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, served up
Meltdown Margarita$14.00
Mango, Strawberry, Raspberry, Pomegranate or Sangria, Armandos house frozen margarita with flavored floater
Pura Vida Skinny Rita$14.00
Pura Vida Silver, local Texas honey, orange juice, fresh lime juice served on the rocks
Grand Don Margarita
Don Julio Silver, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice served on the rocks or frozen
- Rocks$14.00
- Frozen$16.00
The Thorpedo$18.00
Armandos house frozen margarita, Patrón Silver and a splash of Patrón Citrónge
The Godfather$24.00
Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, served on the rocks
El Millionario$40.00
Patron Gran Platinum, Patron Citronge, fresh lime juice a la minute, agave served with black salt rim and orange slice on the rocks

Cocktails

Fresh Paloma$12.00
Corralejo Blanco, grapefruit soda, fresh lime juice with salted rim
El Pepino$14.00
Caorunn Gin, fresh cucumber, mint, lime juice, organic agave
Mexican Mule$14.00
Casamigos blanco, fresh lime juice, organic agave, ginger beer served in copper mug
Ultimat Mule$14.00
Ultimat vodka, fresh lime juice, organic agave, ginger beer served in copper mug
Flor de Jalisco$16.00
Patrón reposado, Fleur Elderflower, Peychaud's bitters, fresh lemon juice, served up
Absolut Annie$12.00
Absolut vodka, club soda, lots of fresh lime and jalapenos, served in a wine glass Created for Annie Amante
The Gibbons$12.00
Created for ZZ Top rocker, Billy Gibbons, Pura Vida Silver, fresh lime and lemon juice, Topo Chico, jalapeño slices
Mojito$14.00
Classic, Strawberry or Blueberry, Bacardi Limon, fresh mint, muddled lime wedges and sugar, club soda

Tequila

Add $3 to make it a margarita

Blanco

"Silver" clear & unaged with natural floral bouquet

Casa Dragones$18.00
Casamigos$11.00
Corralejo$10.00
Don Julio$10.00
Herradura$10.00
Milagro Select Barrel$14.00
Patrón$13.00
Patrón Roca Silver$18.00
Pura Vida$10.00
Tanteo Jalapeño$9.00
Titanium$12.00

Reposado

"Rested" in barrels for 2 months up to 1 year

Casamigos$16.00
Corralejo$11.00
Don Julio$12.00
Dulce Vida Organic$12.00
Herradura$12.00
Milagro Select Barrel$14.00
Patrón$13.00
Pura Vida$12.00

Añejo

"Mature" aged at least 1 year resulting in a darker, smoother and more complex tequila

Corralejo$13.00
Don Julio$14.00
Don Julio 1942$20.00
Don Julio 70th Anniversary Añejo Claro$18.00
Herradura$14.00
Milagro Select Barrel$16.00
Patrón$15.00
Pura Vida$13.00
Riazul$15.00

Ultra Premium

Our celebratory tequilas, aged more than 3 years

Gran Patrón Burdeos$75.00
Gran Patrón Piedra$60.00
Don Julio Real$55.00
Casa Dragones Sipping Tequila$40.00
Gran Patrón Platinum$35.00
Pura Vida Extra Añejo$18.00

Specialty Tequilas

1921 Tequila Cream$9.00
Patrón XO Café$9.00
Patrón XO Café Incendio$9.00
Sauza Hornitos Spiced Honey$12.00

Cerveza

Domestic

Southern Star Bombshell Blonde Ale (Local Brew)
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA
Blue Moon Belgian White
Miller Lite
Bud Light
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
St. Paulie Girl (non-alcoholic)

Imports

Bohemia
Corona
Corona Light
Dos XX Lager
Heineken
Modelo Especial
Negra Modelo
Pacifico
Stella Artois
Tecate
Victoria

What 1,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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ladychic
Houston
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Every time I’ve been to Armando’s it’s been a 5 star experience. This time I gave it 4 stars due to the noise level. Was it overly LOUD due to the majority of 20-30 year olds dining in Armando’s. I would say yes as I understand Thursdays are dance night and it was a livelier crowd than usual. TIP: Don’t go on Thursdays unless you really DONT want to hear the people you’re with.
NS
NestorS
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks excellent nothing to complain about.
P
Pablo
Houston
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service is the standout here. Drinks are great, and the queso is good… The salsa could use a little help however, but this is a great spot for date night or families. A Houston Institution!
RS
RaphealSienteSe
Houston
260 reviews
vip
5.0
260 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
All good… great food and excellent service
AM
AndrewM
London
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Terrine quality of food. Restaurant looks high end but the food was awful. Service was very flat and mediocre.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Thank you to Joe for taking care of us. Excellent waitress and bussers too. Food was delicious!
LF
LauraF
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
I love Armandos but wanted a table in the bar and didn’t get it!
P
Pamspeeps
Charleston
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and SERVICE! Ambiance was wonderful! Max was our waiter and he was great!
CC
CaseyC
New Orleans
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
Took over 15 minutes for someone to take drink order. Service was slow and very unorganized. Food was just ok.
AE
ArtE
Houston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food is always great, so different than lots of Mexican restaurants. To of the line taste. Only problems, our server did not check by with us much. Twice had to flag him down to get tea and once for more sauce for the chips. Been here lots of time, food as good as always but the service is not the kind we normally get at Armandos. Still will go back for food and hopefully a different server.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience5
Dinner with my girlfriends.
MZ
MarkZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I regret that I missed the reservation due to an illness in the family. I should have ben able to cancel it properly but Open Table was not working correctly. I look forward to my next visit.
N
Nonna
Houston
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience5
This was the most tasteless Mexican food I have ever eaten. It’s a beautiful restaurant with worthless food.
WT
WorldTraveler
London
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
We were seated immediately (had reservations, obviously). The food was excellent. However, our waiter would disappear for extended periods of time (it was NOT a busy night) and we would have to prevail on others when we needed something. We finally got him to drop off some dessert menus but then he never came back to take our orders. We had to stop a waiter from another section to take our order. We've had other service issues at this restaurant - cocktails arriving after dinner was well underway and appetizers arriving after we had finished our main meal. The food, however, has always been very good.
KK
KK63
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
The ambiance and food were great. The service was okay. The server we had did not take time to explain his recommendations.
m
marcia
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and top notch service. I have been dining at Armando’s for years and we love love our waiter. The staff treats my elderly mom with such grace and compassion
T
Towntastes
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining experience. It was great to see Armando at the restaurant. His presence makes it more special.
CB
CBarberJD
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience5
My tacos were average at best, though I do enjoy this restaurant. Yep t has a great upscale vibe. Not the restaurants fault but there was an obnoxiously loud table with a couple of cacklers next to where we were originally seated. I could not hear my date over their indifferent behavior. Yes, I think they should have a good time but it moved well into rude. The host was able to move us after a bit of thought.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great thanks
MW
MichaelW
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Jorge was a great server - he was courteous helpful and efficient!
JG
JettG
Houston
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2021
overall4food3service5ambience5
I enjoy Armandos from time to time. His restaurant has been a Houston Icon for decades! We enjoyed our dining experience.
RW
RobinW
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service3ambience5
Everything was great, except service was slow I believe due to Covid staff shortage! But they did their best! One of our favorite spots since the mid 80’s!
LT
LeoTK66
Denver
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve.
G
Gourmetmama
New England
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
The selection of wine by the glass needs to be upgraded
JK
JesK
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family holiday dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience4
Waited a significant amount of time before needing to flag the manager that no waiter had approached us. Minor mistakes with the drink orders. Food is generally quite good. Restaurant is loud, but all the guests and staff are very nice.
2
2patl8
Houston
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience2
Just a few friends. Service was really slow but they were also really busy. Ordered the Tortilla soup. And that’s it.
FL
FoodLover
Houston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food is always great; margaritas are, too! Decor is really nice. It can be a bit loud, but we could still hear each other fine. We love Armando’s!
G
Great4couples
Houston
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food and experience
GB
GeorgeB
Houston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fun.
ES
ElroyS
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall2food2service2ambience3
I was not at all impressed with my entre. I had the Gulf Fish and distinctly remember thinking "this can't be it." The flavor was good the portion was small and the tortillas were excellent. The drinks were well made but the services was quite bad. The server was not very attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance as always but the noise level was terrible. You couldn't talk to a person across the table without screaming.
JM
JMadigan
Detroit
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat at the bar and had great service! Food was super!
HS
HerrickS
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall3food2service3ambience4
Queso was absolutely horrible. Very thin and completely bland.
CM
CharlesM
Houston
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing food and service, it is the top Mexican or shall I say exquisite Tex-Mex in Houston, this is a very special restaurant, consistent and wonderful, if you seek comfort and elegance this is the place, I love this restaurant! Thank you Armando's for always being so great!
MD
MarcD
Houston
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall4food3service5ambience5
Have been here many times and would always rate it highly. This time, it seems as though the quality has slipped down a bit. The enchilada on a combo plate looked like it was over heated in a microwave
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
delightful! cannot wait to return again for a wonderful evening!
S
Shirley
Houston
96 reviews
vip
4.0
96 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
The man who greeted us at the door asked if we had reservations and we said, “yes.” So he then said, “I’ll bet that group of ladies is waiting for you to at that table”! We said, “no, we had reserved a table for 3 and that was not our group.” So he checked the reservation list again and confirmed our reservation and led us to a booth. As the two of us who had arrived began to sit down, our third friend called to us. She was sitting at another booth. Clearly, the man had not paid much attention to our reservation or to the first person who had already arrived. It did not seem very professional at all. We moved ourselves to the other location and finally were able to enjoy the evening. The food was great! The restaurant was incredibly loud and we were all shouting at one another to be heard. Clearly, everyone was in a festive mood.
H
Hostess
Houston
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall3food5service3ambience4
Service is not the same how it used to be.

Safety precautions

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Armandos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 520-1738.

Armandos is rated 4.6 stars by 1075 OpenTable diners.

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(713) 520-1738

Additional information

Cross street
Kirby
Neighborhood
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–9:45 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Bar Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking is available right in front of the restaurant main entrance
Public transit
Metro, UBER
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Gino Llanes
Entertainment
Thursday night dancing starts at 10:00pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.armandosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(713) 520-1738
Catering
ARMANDOS offers its premier Taco Trucks as a one of a kind event option, serving our entire menu right to your door. We also offer traditional catering, corporate catering, luncheons, boxed lunches, corporate events, and more. Our full catering menu and options are available on www.armandoscaters.com
Private party facilities
At Armandos we have a private dining room that overlooks the main dining room. The room is available for private dinners and corporate mixers. The room can accommodate 30 for a sit down affair or up to 70 for a cocktail event.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (713) 520-1738 ext. 2

Armandos

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Takeout

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Fish Tacos

Crab Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Margaritas

Armandos House Margarita

Top Shelf Margaritas

King Margarita$14.00

Texas Margarita$14.00

Meltdown Margarita$14.00

Pura Vida Skinny Rita$14.00

Grand Don Margarita

The Thorpedo$18.00

The Godfather$24.00

El Millionario$40.00

Cocktails

Fresh Paloma$12.00

El Pepino$14.00

Mexican Mule$14.00

Ultimat Mule$14.00

Flor de Jalisco$16.00

Absolut Annie$12.00

The Gibbons$12.00

Mojito$14.00

Tequila

Blanco

Casa Dragones$18.00

Casamigos$11.00

Corralejo$10.00

Don Julio$10.00

Herradura$10.00

Milagro Select Barrel$14.00

Patrón$13.00

Patrón Roca Silver$18.00

Pura Vida$10.00

Tanteo Jalapeño$9.00

Titanium$12.00

Reposado

Casamigos$16.00

Corralejo$11.00

Don Julio$12.00

Dulce Vida Organic$12.00

Herradura$12.00

Milagro Select Barrel$14.00

Patrón$13.00

Pura Vida$12.00

Añejo

Corralejo$13.00

Don Julio$14.00

Don Julio 1942$20.00

Don Julio 70th Anniversary Añejo Claro$18.00

Herradura$14.00

Milagro Select Barrel$16.00

Patrón$15.00

Pura Vida$13.00

Riazul$15.00

Ultra Premium

Gran Patrón Burdeos$75.00

Gran Patrón Piedra$60.00

Don Julio Real$55.00

Casa Dragones Sipping Tequila$40.00

Gran Patrón Platinum$35.00

Pura Vida Extra Añejo$18.00

Specialty Tequilas

1921 Tequila Cream$9.00

Patrón XO Café$9.00

Patrón XO Café Incendio$9.00

Sauza Hornitos Spiced Honey$12.00

Cerveza

Domestic

Southern Star Bombshell Blonde Ale (Local Brew)

Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA

Blue Moon Belgian White