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2639 Revere Houston, TX 77098

713-526-8080

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Houston Press
Recommended
Best Tamales
Award Winner 2004

Cuisine(s): Mexican

Hours: Sun 9am-9pm, Mon-Sat 9am-10pm

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Before the franchises, there was this original, tiny, hole-in-the-wall place. Before that, there was a simple cart, which can still be seen at this location. While chicken, beef, spinach and corn tamales can still be found here, Berryhill is now famous for its fish tacos, made with either shrimp or catfish. They are the originals and still the best. On the menu at the walk-up counter, you will also find enchiladas, tacos and other Mexican fare, but the fish tacos are what most people order.

2004 | Best Tamales

Berryhill Baja Grill It's fat. It falls easily from the corn husk wrapper, revealing a generous layer of sweet, steamed cornmeal. But what lies inside is even better: tender strands of pork. If you want a vegetarian tamale, you can be certain it also will be stuffed. Berryhill's hefty tamales have a generous Houston-based history, too. For years, Walter Berryhill and his wife tested, tasted and retested their recipe, throwing the rejects into the creek behind their farmhouse. His motorized... More »
2002 | Best Bartender

Chris Wolfe has been at the original Berryhill Hot Tamales for the last four and a half years. New patrons hear his singsong "Hi, I'm Chris, what can I get you" then are amazed as the sandy-haired, all-American boy rattles off instructions in Spanish to the kitchen staff while filling a drink order a regular hasn't even asked for yet. He makes juggling the tiny bar and Mexican eatery look easy, even on a clear night when 50 or 60 folks fill the outdoor tables and line up for takeout. If... More »
2000 | Best Tamales

One of the last of Houston's old-time tamale men was an American Indian named Walter Berryhill. Dressed in a white jacket and top hat, Berryhill sold tamales from his pushcart in River Oaks. He rigged the cart with a propane burner in order to comply with health department regulations and kept selling tamales long after most tamale men had disappeared. Berryhill's tamale cart is now chained to a pole at the corner of Westheimer and Revere in front of Berryhill Hot Tamales. The tiny... More »

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Take My Breath Away: The Supremo Burrito at Berryhill Baja Grill

By Joanna O'Leary | Mon, May 16, 2011

Berryhill Baja Grill is not my go-to burrito joint. When I got takeout there earlier last week, I was more interested in their fish tacos, which had gotten rave reviews from some of my friends as well... More »
Bite It

By Paul Galvani | Thu, September 01, 2005

Don't be fooled into believing that the Killer "B" Cookies ($1.29 each) at Berryhill Baja Grill (2639 Revere, 713-526-8080) are your ordinary pecan sandies. For one thing, each is hand-formed with five distinct indentations, imparted by the finger... More »
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knowmadd | 8 Reviews

| Sun, January 22, 2012

I'm almost afraid to talk this one up as its my low key go-to spot. Fajitas are amazing, and the skinny margaritas are a nice way to enjoy this signature Mexican beverage on a fall/winter day. Inside is cramped, but you should be dropping by to enjoy the patio.

Main Menu

Appetizers
Complimentary Chips and Salsa

Guacamole

Nachos
chicken, beef or mixed with guacamole, black beans, sour cream and pico de gallo.

Taquitos
fried corn tortillas stuffed with chicken and served with guacamole, black beans, sour cream and pico de gallo.

Shrimp Diablo
bacon wrapped prawns with roasted bell peppers, monterey jack cheese and our special sauce.

Sampler Plate
taquitos, tamales ad quesadillas with guacamole and pico de gallo.

Salads
All Salads Served with Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Choice of Dressing : Chipotle Vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken Salad

Shrimp Avocada Salad

Small Tossed Salad

Tacos

Original Fish Taco
tempura fried fish with red cabbage, special sauce, and cilantro

Grilled Fish
chipotle chile marinated fish with dijon sauce, lettuce and pico de gallo.

Original Shrimp
sauteed in white wine with special sauce, red cabbage, pico de gallo and cilantro.

Crispy Shrimp
tempura fried shrimp with red cabbage, remoulade sauce and cilantro.

Grilled Fajita Beef
with guacamole and pico de galla.

Platters

Pollo Berryhill
grilled chicken breast smothered with mushroom, onions, poblano peppers and cilantro in the light cream sauce, served on a bed of rice.

Berryhill Del Mar
grilled chipotle fish and shrimp topped with mushroom, onions, poblano peppers and cilantro in the light cream sauce, served on a bed of rice.

Berryhill Fajita - Served Sizzling
fajita steak or chicken breast with shredded cheese, grilled peppers and onions, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole and corn or flour tortillas, served with rice or beans.

Desserts
Made Fresh In Our Kitchen

Tres Leches
3 milk cake with a hint of brandy, vanilla or chocolate

Killer B Or Chocolate

Chip Cookies.

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Berryhill's Baja Grill

2639 Revere Houston, TX 77098

713-526-8080

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2004 | Best Tamales

2002 | Best Bartender

2000 | Best Tamales

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By Abby Koenig | Mon, January 23, 2012

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By Joanna O'Leary | Mon, May 16, 2011

Bite It

By Paul Galvani | Thu, September 01, 2005

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