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2425 University Blvd. Houston, TX 77005

713-522-9306 

http://www.elmeson.com  

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2425 University Blvd. Houston TX 77005

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  • Cuban, Mexican, Spanish
    Sun 12pm-10pm, Mon-Sat 11am-10pm
    $$ $$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Casual
    Private Party, Takeout
    Dinner, Lunch
    Live Entertainment
  • Full bar
    Accepted, Not Accepted
    Street, Valet
Description

This longtime Village eatery allows you to tour Spain and its colonies. Traditional Spanish tapas and paellas find their place next to Cuban dishes like ropa vieja and picadillo a la criolla and Mexican dishes like fajitas and enchiladas. With its dark wood and booths lining the walls, the spacious restaurant has the feel of a taverna. The extensive wine list includes choices from the New World as well as the Old.








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  • The Rest of the Best: Houston\'s Top 10 Tapas Restaurants

    The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Tapas Restaurants

    By Katharine Shilcutt | Tue, February 19, 2013

    Although etymologists agree that the word "tapas" comes from the Spanish word tapar, which means "to cover," that's where agreement on the origin of the Spanish snack-stravaganza ends. Seminal cookbo... More »

  • Top 10 Restaurants in Rice Village

    Top 10 Restaurants in Rice Village

    By Katharine Shilcutt | Tue, October 16, 2012

    We're tackling the city's neighborhoods one by one now that the Best of Houston issue is out. First was Montrose, then the Heights and now Rice Village, an area that's absolutely saturated with great ... More »

  • El Meson Spanish Wine Dinner with Jean Leon

    El Meson Spanish Wine Dinner with Jean Leon

    By Olivia Flores Alvarez | Thu, November 03, 2011

    See Chef Pedro Garcia at his best at the El Meson Spanish Wine Dinner with Jean Leon. The five-course feast includes Gran Reserva wines from 1994, 2000 and 2001 paired with some of Chef Pedro’s favorite dishes, including paella with snails and... More »

  • Classic Cuban

    Classic Cuban

    By Paul Galvani | Thu, May 25, 2006

    Classic Cuban: The masitas ($14.95) at El Meson (2425 University Boulevard, 713-522-9306) aren't cookies, though in some Hispanic cultures, that's what the word means. Instead, the dish is masitas de puerco, a.k.a. carnitas. Chunks of pork... More »

  • Clove at First Sight

    Clove at First Sight

    By Carol Rust | Thu, January 11, 2001

    If garlic is a health food, maybe it's the nutrition-conscious who have made the pollo al ajillo ($10.95) the most popular entrée at El Meson [2425 University Boulevard, (713)522-9306]. Then again, maybe folks just like loads of garlic. This... More »

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  • 2004 | Best Neighborhood Spot in the Village

    El Meson Assuming you can find a parking spot in the Rice Village, you'll find the air-conditioned cave that is El Meson a most relaxing treat. Always start with a tangy margarita (they go like gangbusters at cocktail hour). Then decide what you're in the mood for: Cuban? Spanish? Mexican? Here they have them all. There's always a relaxed vibe from the mostly young, professional patrons, even during the time-crunched lunch hours, and El Meson's funky interior -- along with the cushy booths... More »

  • 2001 | Best Neighborhood Spot in the Village

    West U soccer teams, Rice students needing a study break, and preparty revelers all converge at El Meson for top-notch Latin American cuisine. And while the Mexican dishes are solid, the Cuban entrées are the real reason to visit this neon-lit spot along University Boulevard in the Village. Perhaps that's because we have a soft spot for the fried plantains that accompany those dishes, or maybe even we need a break from the Tex-Mex that dominates this town. Top picks include the... More »

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Main Menu
Tapas
tapas are served with a complimentary basket of rustic bread. additional bread is $1.25
$12.00
Red Snapper Ceviche
red snapper with citrus juices, cilantro, red onion and serrano pepper
$10.00
Vieras Santiago
scallops pan seared with serrano ham and tomato citrus sauce, finished with sherry
$7.00
Calamares A La Plancha
pan seared with garlic, lemon, and herbs in extra virgin olive oil
$12.00
Pineapple Crab Cakes
crab cakes with pineapple, cinnamon, and mint leaf chiffonade
$9.00
Gambas Al Ajillo
jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic in extra virgin olive oil
Soup
$6.00
Sopa De Ajo
garlic egg drop soup with croutons
$6.00
Gazpacho Sevillanoq
chilled tomato and cucumber soup with serrano ham
$6.00
Sopa De Pollo
chicken soup with carrots, potatoes and cilantro
$6.00
Alubias A La Mexicana
black beans with white rice, sour cream, pico de gallo
Salad
$6.00
Caesar
romaine lettuce tossed in traditional caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and parsley croutons
$8.00
Pumarada
apple, pear and blueberries tossed with local goat cheese over spring greens and caramelized walnuts with cilantro mint leaf vinaigrette
$11.00
Gambas Con Aguacate
shrimp sautéed with garlic in olive oil over spring greens and avocado with sherry vinaigrette
$15.00
Ensalada De Salmon
grilled salmon, asparagus, caramelized walnuts over spring greens with cilantro-mint leaf vinaigrette
$7.00
Aguacate Con Tostones
avocado and fried green plantains tossed with tomatoes and red onions with sherry vinaigrette
Tex-mex entrées
tex-mex entrees are served with yellow, rice, pinto beans, guacamole, pico de gallo
$16.00
Enchiladas Al Gusto
beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas with crispy beef taco and chile con queso
$16.00
Enchiladas Verdes
chicken enchiladas in tomatillo sauce topped with sour cream
$18.00
Enchiladas Del Mar
garlic shrimp wrapped in flour tortillas with chihuahua cheese
$18.00
Tacos Al Carbon
grilled beef fajita wrapped in flour tortilla
$18.00
Fajita Salteada
beef skirt steak grilled and sautéed with onions and peppers
$21.00
Carne Asada Ala Tampiqueña
grilled beef skirt steak, cheese enchilada, and flauta de pollo
Desserts
$6.00
Traditional Flan
traditional caramel custard
$7.00
Orange Crème Brulee
vanilla bean crème brulee infused with orange and the essence of serrano pepper
$7.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake
with home style chocolate sauce and fresh berries
$6.00
Arroz Con Leche
traditional rice pudding with crushed hazel nuts and raisin puree
$6.00
Homemade Tres Leches
moist vanilla cake drenched in three kinds of milk with blackberry reduction

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