Under the Volcano

This is a cool spot! I have heard about it for a while and meant to check it out. J and I found ourselves wanting a good drink spot for a Friday night and we decided to go to Under the Volcano!We got there in the late evening, around 8pm. We walked inside and found a few patrons but had no trouble getting our orders in. I opted for the strawberry basil marg and J got the Mexican Martini. The bartender took our order quickly and all the staff were quite friendly. We got our drinks soon after and stepped outside to their patio to sip and enjoy.The strawberry basil marg was fantastic!! I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious pairing and the basil made for a wonderful herbal taste. The Mexican martini was more of a miss for us - it was very strong and not exactly what we were expecting after seeing it described as a margarita. This would be a great spot to come with friends, or on a date, or anything in between! We enjoyed our experience here and would love to come back and check out some more cocktails!

We were looking for a casual outing for a birthday meal and I found this place searching on Yelp for last minute steak night suggestions on a Monday of all days. Got ready and headed there immediately after 20 minutes of discovery lol. Spacious parking lot on a weekday. It was not packed and was very easy to find. Customer service was non existent when we first walked in. The lighting was already dim and the music playing had dark tones so for people to completely ignore us felt unwelcoming. There were around four bartenders by the bar area but no one greeted us and we stood awkwardly for a couple of seconds before deciding to walk up to the bar and placing our order. Besides that small hiccup, the night went pleasantly well. Our steaks were delicious and very flavorful. The meat was tender and moist. The guy that served us our steaks noticed that our salads didn't come out and asked if we still wanted them which I felt was really awesome, because to be honest, I completely forgot that it was part of the order lol. I'm so glad he did because I devoured it in minutes. It was that good.They also did not skimp on the mashed potatoes which I loved!All in all, a chill place to vibe with friends and get a good steak if you're not feeling too chatty. Don't expect super friendly peeps.

Back again! This place always hits the mark. The Whiskey smash and Green I. red drinks really hit the spot. Queso and guac are also a hit! Bartenders are really friendly and provide great service.

One of my favorite Houston spots. Very comfortable atmosphere, especially on a nice day when you can sit on one of the patios. The food is satisfying - happy hour two tamales for $5 is a great deal, and empanadas are great bites.

Definitely go here if you want a good steak dinner at a great price. The staff here was very accommodating and allowed us to place our dine in order ahead of time while we were on the way. The ribeye was cooked perfectly. I personally prefer a bit more seasoning but, it extremely well with the garlic mashed potatoes. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. Great place to spend hanging out for a bit.

We found ourselves needing a bit of a respite on Christmas Eve day, and were so happy to see them open. We popped in long enough for a couple of Irish coffees and a holiday nog. The food menu looks terrific, though we didn't order any food this trip. The staff was friendly and warm, and the drinks were incredible. It was just the break we needed in an otherwise hectic day. Next time we are in Houston, we will be back.

Just ok. Service can be slow as depending on what order they decide to wait on people, you can be first but yet still last. Some drinks better than others. Interesting pepper drink, but if you are going to have coffee drinks brew hot coffee. Lukewarm is pretty awful. Three people behind the bar but only one makes eye contact to help you.

Under the Volcano is a not so hidden gem on the edge of Rice Village (RV). It represents one of the few "legacy" businesses remaining that used to make RV very cool, very bohemian.It's basically a "dive bar" from way back when inner Houston used to be known for its vibrant vintage culture; before becoming overly commercialized and commodified into everything "current thing" that it seems to be evolving into. In any event, I love coming here for a nice glass of wine when I visit. Takes me back!

FOOD: good quality, great flavor, great value. Recommend empanadas and tacos. BEST: guacamole, chicken curry empanada. SERVICE: at 6pm on a weekend, quick service, 15-20 min wait from food order to food arrival. Order at counter, self-sitting. AMBIANCE: ample sitting indoor and outdoors. Comfortable lighting and music volume. Uncomfortable chairs. Opt for the booths.

The food is exceptional and the home made quality shines through. Our bartender was friendly, had tons of good recommendations and made some fantastic drinks. We came for happy hour on taco Tuesday and the deals were crazy good. Could have easily fed a family of 5 on like 30 bucks. Tacos and tamales. The vibe was something I'm sorely missing when I go out these days: SOUL, warm, friendly, homey and eclectic. Copious seating inside and out. This place rocks.