Max's Restaurant - Houston

The server was nice and attentive but failed to let us know that the mango juice was not refillable, he just asked us if we wanted more.The food... why so much vinegar? The lumpia...tastes of vinegar. The bistek... tastes of vinegar. The sinigang... had vinegar? Also, the sisig was very very oily and the chicken was dry.

My classmates invited me to a luncheon with the girls today at this restaurant. I didn't know this Philippino restaurant existed till now. So first impressions are the most important part when it comes to posting a review. When I walked in the place was clean, cozy and bright. There was a few Filipino decorations on the wall but for the most part the restaurant was inviting because of the cozy neutral and bright yellow color theme they chose for the decor. Our server was the bomb!! He was very patient and even took our picture. You'll see it below with the food we ordered The menu was simple and very authentic items were on it. We ordered Max's famous fried chicken ( whole) chicken skin is super crispy but so tender, tasty and juicy on the inside, kare kare (peanut butter curry beef stew), lechon ( crispy pork w/ skin) pancit bihon and some vegetarian chop suey. Everything was cooked authentic and tasted great! I didn't get to try their halo halo but next time I will. If you love good Filipino food then this should be your next stop. This is a must see. Located close to NRG stadium off of Main Street.

HOUSTON, TX 77025 / FILIPINO / 06-04-23 / TAKEOUT LUNCH+The garlic fried rice ($8.00, Large) was delicious and the portion size is legit.+The fried chicken ($13.00, Half) was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.+The halo-halo special dessert ($8.00) was o.g.-They really skimped on the french fries; please see the attached picture.Sundays are packed and the wait times can be 40-60 minutes. Service was meh; the workers could have given me my takeout order 5-10 minutes earlier, as it just sat on a shelf.I will be back to try the other dishes. Stay tuned.

I enjoyed the food at Max's. The Pancit was one of my favorite dishes I tried and I dream about the Buko Pandan, it was soooo good. The wait staff was friendly and our food came out in a decent amount of time. It is family friendly and clean inside, but the ac was in full blast when we went so we asked to be moved to a different table. They did so, with no issues.

My husband and went to eat on a Saturday evening and we had a wonderful server named Nancy. We explained it was our first time eating filipino food and asked her for recommendations. She was very sweet and accommodating, and made some great suggestions which we gladly took her up on. Our platters had great presentation and we enjoyed all four for platters. We ate till our heart was content and left a little room for dessert, which was of course delicious. We will definitely be back!

Well, my being Filipino should make me a good judge of Filipino food, right? The food here is good but I'm being generous. The fried chicken is excellent, the garlic rice is good, the pancit is good. Their beef sinigang was awful! It was too sour and lukewarm! I met my brother and his wife for lunch there so the food was already ordered when I got there. All I had to do was eat!Whether I return there is a question I need to answer because that area in the Medical center in Houston is fast becoming Filipino town. Lots of Filipino businesses have sprouted there ever since Jollibee opened a restaurant there years ago. There's Red Ribbon bakery and the Taj Mahal of Filipino bakery, it's called the Baker's Son, Valerio's! That's for another review on Yelp!Max's is good and they're busy so the service was lacking. I'm hoping that they will get better over time.

Hardcore fans of Filipino fare might be quick to point out that this is not comparable to the OG locations in Manilla (#1), I'm actually quite satisfied with my experiences here. Located in what feels like a Filipino plaza that also includes other Filipino big chains like Jollibee and Red Ribbon, there is a lot to appreciate here. Opened as of last year, this location still looks, feels, and even smells very new. The place is bright, spacious, and super ideal for all kinds of parties. When the bathrooms are clean, it makes my dining heart sing just a little bit. I've found that it's not ever too crowded in here, but that's probably because I'm doing my dining in the middle of the week.I've been to a handful of Max's internationally and this one probably stacks up just in the middle somewhere, but the service, modern interiors, and consistent offerings get a thumbs up from me. The food is solid with a good number of classic dishes that range from crispy patas to sisig to lumpia. Their claim to fame, the fried chicken, is available as a half and a whole for $11-15. It's not going to blow too many folks, but given how much variety they have, that's totally okay.The dishes I like here are the kare kare, pork skewers, lechon kiwali, and laing. The latter has a nice hint of coconut milk, which is crucial for the stewed taro leaves to be rich and an ideal comfort food option. Top it off with any of their ube ice creams, or perhaps their infamous halo halo, and life can be good.Prices are going to be higher than most spots, but I think that's by virtue of being a famous chain + a little pandemic inflation. Service has always been really good and I never hesitate to dine here with anyone, especially in a group. (#2) I still recommend coming to check this place out, especially for those who are craving some element of Filipino cuisine and looking to satisfy it in this part of the inner loop._____________(#1) And they'd be right. This place is *way* cleaner.(#2) If only they offered a kamayan feast!

It makes sense for a Max to be here with such a large Filipino community! It's a nice family restaurant that was pretty packed. But it kinda of goes downhill from there. Service is definitely overworked which I feel pretty bad about - I wish those folks could catch a break especially with how packed it was. Half fried chicken was pretty dry which is heart breaking since that is a flagship dish of theirs. Fries were a bit soggy and sad too. I want to say I don't have the acquired taste of having that much peanuts in my life too for some of the dishes, but I feel like it didn't enhance the flavor really well either. I will say the portions are decent, but you are paying a decent amount too. I would be interested in coming back here since I feel like the restaurant didn't out it's best foot forward and my Filipino friends truly rave about this place. Consider giving it a shot too but be cautious!

Did not have any expectations- but was very surprised with great service specially Karlo - very attentive , polite and he served to please and cognizant to our needs. The food was delicious - Bulalo, Crispy pata it was marinated well, fresh lumpia , daing na bangus and of course halo hal0 . Brought a friend with us and he enjoyed it well. We will come back. Thank you.

I've been a regular at Max's Chicken for a while now, and it's time for an updated review, particularly focusing on their Kare Kare. While I've always found their chicken to be consistently delicious and Nancy to be an exceptional server, my last three visits have left me disappointed with the Kare Kare.The Kare Kare, traditionally a rich and hearty Filipino stew, has unfortunately fallen short of expectations recently. The meat within the stew was tough, almost to the point of being inedible, which was quite a letdown. A dish known for its tender oxtail, pork hocks, and sometimes offal, mixed in a savory peanut sauce, should melt in your mouth, but the version served was far from it. It felt as though the dish was filled with more filler meat than the hearty, flavorful components that are its hallmark.Max's Chicken excels in many areas, especially with their signature chicken, and Nancy's service remains top-notch, making each dining experience pleasant. However, the consistency and quality of the Kare Kare need urgent attention. It's a dish that should be rich, comforting, and full of depth, but instead, it was lacking in both flavor and texture.I sincerely hope this feedback is taken as constructive, as Max's has always been a favorite. The potential for a fantastic Kare Kare is definitely there, and with some adjustments to ensure the meat is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful, I believe it can once again become a dish worth raving about.