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South American restaurants in Houston

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  1. Nelore Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse

    4412 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006

    Nelore is an outstanding Brazilian steakhouse on Montrose Boulevard. Waiters in gaucho outfits parade around the restaurant with 11 varieties of... More »

  2. Churrascos

    2055 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098

    At this fabulous Cordoșa brothers enterprise, it's easy to revel in the signature charcoal-grilled tenderloins, garlicky chimichurri sauce, plantains and extracurricular... More »

  3. Artista

    800 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002

    This has to be one of the most beautiful restaurants in Houston, with one of the best views of downtown. And the food is spectacular. Since it is on the second floor of the... More »

  4. El Pupusodromo No. 1

    6817 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77074

    Don't judge this book by its cover. Join the Salvadoran family crowd for spectacular grilled masa disks stuffed with white cheese that deserve to be the next... More »

  5. The Original Marini's Empanada House

    3522 S. Mason, Katy, TX 77450

    Marini's serves fresh, flaky dough with authentic, traditional fillings. There's also not-so-traditional fillings. Other offerings include ground beef... More »

  6. Escalante's

    6582 Woodway, Houston, TX 77057

    If they quell an urge to overgrill and oversalt, this handsome cafe could become an upscale Mexican staple. Appealing sopes (pizza-style wheels of... More »

  7. Emporio Brazilian Café

    12288 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77077

    This little spot is where Houston's Brazilian community gathers to eat comida caseira, old-fashioned home cooking. By the cash register, there are a couple... More »

  8. Amazon Grill

    5114 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098

    This self-service grill, part of the Cordoșa empire, serves casual Latin cuisine. You're guaranteed to get in and out fast unless, of course, you can't stay away from the... More »

  9. Mi Pueblito

    9425 Richmond, Houston, TX 77057

    This authentic South American restaurant caters to a mainly Colombian clientele, but the churrasco, served on a sizzling platter, may be the best under-$20 steak in... More »

  10. Americas Restaurant

    2040 W. Gray St., Houston, TX 77019

    This is the River Oaks incarnation of Americas, the restaurant responsible - along with its owners, the Cordoșa family - for first introducing Houston to South... More »

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Recent User Reviews
  • AlainHarvey AlainHarvey wrote a review for Tango & Malbec

    05/06/12

    I was happy to see crispy sweetbreads, tongue vinaigrette and wood-oven short-rib pizza on the menu at Tango & Malbec, the new Argentinian restaurant in the shadow of the Galleria.

    Until recently, virtually every South American restaurant that has opened in the city seemed to be based on the crowd-pleasing rodizio format, that Brazilian all-you-can-eat...

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  • svolhein svolhein wrote a review for Churrascos

    04/08/10

    Great stop after a night in Deep Ellum, since they're open late and have terrific salsa. Try the spinach enchiladas - so very, very good.

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  • Allisen Picos Allisen Picos wrote a review for El Tiempo Cantina

    03/23/09

    This is my favorite mexican food in Houston! Eating here is an event. It is ALWAYS packed on the weekends - it's great to mingle at the bar before you are seated. The menu is HUGE but if you are looking to go big, or guys- impress your date- get the Gourmet Deluxe Grill Parrilladas! It's everything- chicken, beef, shrimp, lobster - all piled high on a grill on...

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