Laurenzo's Restaurant

Went for lunch and had items from lunch menu. Had the shrimp po-boy which was over $20 and it only had 4 shrimp. I would have expected more. The taste and quality was good but for that price I expected more.

Well, I'm in the Houston airport at Laurenzo's Cantina with a long wait till next flight. Totally enjoying Mauricio serving me chicken tacos with HOT sauce, refried beans and rice. This is the place you want to be during a layover. YUM.

The restaurant provides a good dining experience with its upscale Tex-Mex menu and convenient parking. Service was solid, contributing to a positive experience. That said, the restaurant can get quite loud, especially during peak hours, which might be a concern for those with hearing sensitivities. On the bright side, there are lots of sporting events on TVs throughout the space, offering good visual entertainment.

Finding Italian food in Houston has become just a bit easier after today. I was invited to dinner and walked into the most adorable Christmas decorated family restaurant. You walk in and automatically feel welcomed. The staff all make sure they are attentive and welcoming. The table bread was warm and soft with the best whipped butter I've had in a minute. They have so many options to choose from and are able to accomodate some a la carte tastes!!! I love Alio olio ... I think that's how you write it and I got my fix. I appreciate how comforting the food was. I can't wait to go back and try the desserts.

Been here twice. Make sure Oscar is your waiter. He's attentive, funny, and will make sure you're well taken care of.Bellini drink: 5/5Coconut shrimp: 4/5 (don't like the orange-flavored dip)Cheesecake: 4.5/5Ravioli: 3/5Fish & chips: 5/5Free bread with butter: 5/5Chicken parmigiana: 3/5Lasagna: 3/5Creamed spinach: 5/5All dishes taste fresh. The flavors in the lasagna and ravioli were meh. Not a fan of either. The ravioli sauce could be better.The dish I enjoyed the most was the fish and chips. The batter for the fish was different than at other places I've had fish and chips. And the fries were the right amount of crunchiness with good flavor. The tartar sauce was good but the ketchup had a mild horseradish flavor that I didn't like.The service overall is great. The restrooms are clean. The decor is vintage with a lot of sports memorabilia. I don't know if it's because it was Mother's Day and lots of people but it was quite cold.

Laurenzo's is an interesting restaurant concept from the same family behind El Tiempo Cantina, The Original Ninfa's on Navigation, and more. The Laurenzo family has been in the restaurant industry for over 50-years through multiple generations. Domenic Laurenzo, the founder of Laurenzo's, is the grandson of the late Mama Ninfa, the restauranteur who started it all in 1973.This restaurant is all over the place. It feels like a sports bar with all of the sports memorabilia decor and TVs. However, it's more of a local American steakhouse with influences from Italy and Mexico. They are specifically known for their Prime Rib, but they have pizzas, pastas, fajitas, burgers, and more.They have a free private parking lot with plenty of spaces in the front and back. Depending on when you come to dine, you may need a reservation, as it was quite busy on a random Saturday night. When we were seated, they immediately gave us some complimentary bread and butter.+Complimentary Bread and Butter - 4/5As I am a big fan of the margaritas at their sister restaurant, The Original Ninfa's on Navigation, I wanted to check them out here as well.[DRINKS]+Blood Orange Rita (Herradura Reposado tequila, Chambord, Grand Marnier, blood orange, and cinnamon) for $17 - This didn't do it for me. It's big and boozy, but I wasn't a fan of the flavor. - 3/5As for food, we went with a Greens salad, Prime Rib, and French Fries.[INSALATE]+Small Greens (greens, smoked bacon, egg, croutons, tomatoes, carrots, roasted corn, and red cabbage) with honey lime vinaigrette dressing for $10.99 - This was a regular salad. - 3.5/5[PRIME RIB]+12 oz Prime Rib (sub small salad for sides for an extra $4) for $47.99 - We replaced the small salad with the French Fries. The French Fries were excellent. They tasted like the thicker, wedge potato fries, but they remained thin. I personally liked them a lot and would give them a 4.5/5. As for the Prime Rib, it was definitely juicy. The taste of the meat was just okay, nothing crazy. - 3.5/5Overall, Laurenzo's was a fun dining experience. My favorite part was the French Fries. The margaritas and prime rib were okay. They do have other items on the menu I would like to try next from the Prime Rib Quesadillas and more. The service is hit or miss. The host was incredible at his job, but the servers dismissed our multiple requests to get a straw for a drink (we asked 3 times). If you want to experience an interesting local steakhouse from the same family behind the best Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston, check out Laurenzo's. Come for the fries at least.

Visited for a friend's birthday lunch on the 29th of December. Nice atmosphere! It was really slow that day as we were maybe one of 6 tables being served. I say that to say it left me a bit surprised as to why our server would rarely check on us. Now, mind you, the hostess was very sweet and attentive to our inital needs when being seated. I started my order with a mimosa along with a cup of gumbo and grilled chicken with a sweet baked potato. The mimosa was the best I've tasted, so I had to order a second. I've no idea what the cup of gumbo tasted like as they brought me a cup of Italian meatball soup by mistake. However, it was tasty; tasted very similar to wonton soup. The chicken and sweet potato were both very good!!

The aesthetic is everything here. Not many places can pull off the 70's/80's intimacy that Laurenzo's does. Wood panel walls and sports memorabilia welcome you here every visit. Old school classy. Menu options range from Italian, Mexican, and Classic American. But the star here is the Prime Rib. Comes in multiple oz options to suit your hunger, and is probably the only place in Houston I'd order a prime rib. It is cooked perfectly and comes dressed with horseradish and the au jus drippings. The crust is salty delicious and the meat has just the right amount of chew. Not much else stands out here. I've been told the artichoke dip here is one of the best around, but when I ordered it is was just ok. Get the prime rib or get disappointed is how it goes for me.

Love love love this place! About a year ago, we decided to eat here, and my only regret is I wish we had gone sooner! It's just that good. The service is EXCELLENT and the food is FABULOUS. Today we brought out of town guest with us and they loved it! The menu is so diverse, there is something for everyone. From steaks, salads, pizza, seafood, burgers, they have it all. And when you arrive to your table, they bring you a warm bread plate that is so delicious, you'll have to be careful not to over indulge! It's so good. The atmosphere is very warm and classy, (think nice steakhouse) with a touch of old school bar plus sports memorabilia. Everything we've ever gotten to eat here is so delicious. The french dip is amazing, the chicken pesto sandwich was divine, and my friend raved about the gumbo and the burger! Side note- the salad dressings are amazing! Give them a try... you won't regret it!

THE ORDERTwo people: 2x Full Orders of French Dip with a side of Mac & cheese delivered through DoorDash. THE GREATLaurenzo's French Dip serves up a heaping portion of perfect shaved beef. The restaurant provides a nice au jus and horseradish cream both generously portioned.THE GOODBoth diners thought the Mac & cheese lacked salt. But overall, it had a good texture (the elbow macaroni was not mushy at all) and a creamy consistency without being soupy. THE NEEDS IMPROVEMENT For such a nice sandwich, we were surprised at the bread on which it was served. It did not provide the satisfying crunch of an outer crust or the marvelous mouthfeel of a traditional French bread's crumb. I ended up ditching half of mine and turned it into an open face French Dip instead.