Spanish Village Restaurant

I heard this place was closing, so I wanted to give it a go before its final closing. Definitely neighborhood charm, old timey biilding. There's a small parking lot down the side street. Limited street parking otherwise.Service- was fine. There was only a few groups for early Sat evening. Server was kind, she had a nice smile, offered suggestions. Drink-they didn't have a drink menu per se, server just informed they had house and Mango Rita's. The house Rita was fair, it was $8.95. The ice in it looked bit sketchy, kind of dirty, I took those pieces out, and just kept the cocktail. Food- I got the chicken quesdilla, $16.95. You do get guac, sour cream, Pico with the meal. Guac was ok. Lots of chicken pieces, and large portion. But not enough cheese to chicken ratio. It also was fair.I would come back, but only for happy hour pricing only. The price points doesn't match the food, but I understand - inflation am I right?!

Vibe- This is a big colorful building on the outside and inside! I love the tables, they have a mosaic tile look and it gives me Spanish vibes for sure. There's so many tables, I counted about 35-40 tables; some small and a few larger ones.Customer service- Great, the staff was very friendly and helpful! Food/drinks- I got chips and salsa to start, enchiladas with the beyond meat, and a side salad. I also ordered a mango margarita. Everything was delish! I specifically came here because I saw that they offer vegan options. There isn't a printed menu but you can get tacos, a quesadilla, or nachos; mostly with beyond meat, lettuce, and tomatoes.Parking- I parked on the street where there was a sign saying no parking 4-6pm (I went around 2 pm). I could imagine parking being difficult at busy times

A great option for Tex-Mex on Almeda. The food was very good. They do have vegan options, though not on their physical menu so be sure to ask! The salsa has got a good kick to it and the frozen margarita was delicious. We ordered their nachos, enchilada, and quesadillas all made vegan. The interior was filled with cute decorations and a fun picture wall. Plenty of parking in the lot across the restaurant.

Spanish Village is currently the oldest Tex-Mex restaurant in Houston, but up to last month, I had never gone even though I've lived nearby in the last four years. I had perused reviews and the menu online prior to the change in ownership and was put off by the then high prices and lukewarm reviews.The pandemic changed things when I noticed that the restaurant offered a discount to health care workers for carryout orders, an offer I still haven't taken advantage of since I prefer dining in after a long day or night of work. The menu's prices also seemed lower. The new ownership also initiated a vegan menu and made clear that their vegetable dishes were not cooked with animal fat, which I appreciated. You also don't finish the meal constantly thirsty afterwards from the lard used in other tex-mex restaurants..So I've eaten here several times over the past month. Service is slow during weekdays in that they only have two people in the front of the house, (a host/waitress and a busser). You should not try to eat here if you are on a lunch break because they make a lot of the food to order and it shows in terms of taste.I haven't tried their vegan menu yet, but their vegetarian enchilada options are delicious even if they may not all be on the menu. The spinach enchiladas share the same red chile gravy sauce as the cheese enchiladas. However, the waitress offered me a poblano cream green sauce option for my last spinach enchiladas order. She then came back 5 minutes later and noted that they ran out of spinach but had a spinach/mushroom mix available which confused me. Guess they do have some prep work before hand. The change in sauce and fillings made the best vegetarian enchiladas I have had in Houston, and it's not even in the menu. It was mostly the green sauce that did it. It was not too rich and had a surprising tart because I was not expecting a tomatillo base.

We recently ordered breakfast takeout from here and all I have to say is VEGAN MIGAS. Vegans - get you some ASAP!They're pricier than the regular migas and they're made from "Just Eggs," but they were quite tasty! I mean, could I have just made them myself? Sure. But food is never as delicious when you make it yourself, or is that just me? The migas come with a couple of tortillas, refried beans, and potatoes as well. A nice hearty vegan breakfast, which isn't the easier thing to come across in Houston.My husband also enjoyed his regular migas and our toddler was pretty happy to feast on the fluffy pancakes.We had never previously dined at Spanish Village, despite living very close to it for a couple of years, but we'll have to make it a priority once this pandemic is more "handled."

The food and service were horrible. The fajitas were tough and lukewarm, I had to send them back. They took the tough fajita meat back to the kitchen and brought me unseasoned chicken. The service was even worse. I was so excited to eat there because of the reviews. Please skip this place. It is not worth the visit. There are loads of restaurants in the area to chose from. The ambiance is old and out dated.

We came for desert and after a few tries found the main entrance in the side street. Wow. The wonderful smell of saffron filled the air. Delicious. We dined in and had a wonderful time over coffee that was truly amazing. (I would buy it if it was packaged for sale. I asked, and it is only brewed for sale) The two deserts were heavenly and just right. Not overly sweet.This establishment sits up high off the road and the building may have been another establishment based on the architecture. Never mind. Come for the home comfortable feel. Service was excellent. I can't wait to return to sample their entrees. A short walk from Reggae Hut. Worth your time!

Very nice quiet intimate place. Wasn't expecting much, however surprisingly delicious. Margaritas are strong. Young lady this made them does a great job. Fajitas were unexpectedly amazing. I will diffidently return

Always great Tex-Mex at reasonable prices. But now they appear to be closed. So sad! Good Bye!

The food is amazing. So sorry that I heard they closed. It was a good spot to hang out