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Genevieve Martinezon Google

a month ago

We visited for the first time on a Friday night to celebrate my daughter's 27th birthday. Despite having an 8:00 PM reservation, we waited longer than the walk-ins, though this may be why we were eventually seated upstairs. Unfortunately, our first impression was poor. The ground-floor hostesses were completely unengaging and unwelcoming. When our table was ready, we were simply told to walk upstairs to the second hostess station without being escorted, which felt odd. The second-floor hostess was equally lifeless and sat us at a four-top right next to an incredibly loud, large party. The deafening noise made it impossible to hear each other.The saving grace of our night was our server, Natalie. She was sweet, genuinely engaging, and provided fantastic service and excellent food and cocktail recommendations. The food itself was outstanding. The Angus Ribeye Fajitas and Adobo Grilled Carne Asada Fajitas (both ordered rare) had amazing flavor. The sweet potato side was great, though the rice was far too lime-heavy to eat. The cocktails were good, and the Carajillo-style Espresso Martini was exceptional. Overall, while the food and service from Natalie were great, the unwelcoming atmosphere and overwhelming noise mean we won't be returning.

Claudia Non Google

a month ago

Natalie was absolutely amazing! She was so sweet, cheerful, attentive, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. She made our experience at Mexican Sugar truly unforgettable! She gave us great recommendations and was incredibly transparent and accommodating, especially with allergies within our party. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable, informed, and well taken care of. And the food was fantastic! Everything was so tasty and delicious. The asada tacos were absolutely top notch — definitely a must-try! And the hibiscus margarita was absolutely divine! Natalie’s wonderful personality and exceptional service, combined with the amazing food and drinks, made for such a memorable experience. She is truly a gem, and we highly recommend asking for her when you visit Mexican Sugar!

Gunny Ton Google

5 months ago

Alberto, the bartender, absolutely nailed it—our drinks were spot on and crafted to perfection. You can tell he really knows his stuff! Francisco, the manager, was just as impressive. He checked in on us and made sure everything was running smoothly, which really elevated the whole experience. The food did not disappoint either—everything was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. From start to finish, the service, drinks, and atmosphere were all top tier. 10/10 would definitely recommend! We’ll definitely be back!

Jared Gilmoreon Google

2 months ago

The food is absolutely not to my liking but upstairs has a real vibe and their servers be on point! In terms of attention to the customers, they are top tier but when it comes to food.....I highly recommend having someone with a sophisticated Mexican palate go thru their recipes and see how they can improve! They seem to have a good following or clientele base so they can ignore my review and continue to cater to their base. FOR those who want to try tex-mex, there are tons of options in the Greater Houston area that offer much better dish options! Also, be very mindful of parking in the nearby parking garage....they will send you a $150 violation in the mail

Grace Linon Google

4 months ago

Beautiful, colorful, and well-designed restaurant near downtown. Food was good and fresh and well-priced. I would’ve liked more beets in the “Beets and Goat Cheese” salad. Service could have been better. Waitress seemed “meh” about various items I mentioned on the menu. Hostesses seated someone who was waiting for 2 other people before us when I was already there with my husband and we had to wait a lot longer. Pretty strange. I would return if I’m in the area with the kids. Good outdoor space if the weather is nice!