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Here's a foodie paradise where every dish on the menu has an exotic name. Don't miss the outrageous cocktails like the namesake "ratafias," which are cordials made with white wine, vodka and fresh seasonal fruits. The food isn't cheap, but Monica Pope isn't in it for the money. She's a passionate advocate for people who make (and grow) great food. While she is bowling you over with her dreamy flavor combinations, she's also single-handedly creating a market for organic farmers, artisanal cheese makers, specialty ranchers and local chocolate makers.

Cuisine(s): New American

Hours: Tue-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-11pm, Sat 4pm-11pm

Price: $$$$

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

Features: Business Dining, Catering, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout

Serving: Dinner

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Free, Valet

Romance, food and drink flow seamlessly at Houston's renowned t'afia

Tue., February 14

"I surrender. Monica Pope is a genius. And her new restaurant, t'afia on Travis Street, is flat-out brilliant." Penned by food critic Robb Walsh af...

2010 | Best Farmers' Market

As it says on the all-local Midtown Farmers' Market's Web site, "It's a foodie paradise and morning party all in one!" And they aren't exaggerating. Although it's not the largest of Houston's farmers' markets by a long shot, it's the best place... More >
2009 | Best Drink Special

Sure, you can get a drink special at any old bar in town. But only t'afia's drink specials are made with seasonal, organic produce and Texas wine. And only t'afia's drink specials come with complimentary appetizers from one of the best kitchens... More >
2007 | Best Mac and Cheese

We all know everything Monica Pope touches turns to gold: food, cocktails, locations, even her wait staff. Take her simple-but-elegant mac and cheese. On any given Tuesday, you can walk into T'afia and order a side of mac and cheese just like mom... More >
2007 | Best Sommelier

Andrea Lazar prefers the title of "beverage director" to sommelier, but whatever you call her, she has changed the way Houston drinks. Lazar is a firm believer in the naturalistic notion of terroir, and a champion of underappreciated wines. One... More >
2006 | Best Service

Spewing happy talk and fawning over socialites has long been mistaken for good service in Houston's top-end restaurants. (It's actually an institutionalized form of panhandling.) T'afia exemplifies a new and more enlightened approach to... More >

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Houston Press Reviews and News

T'AFIA'S BLO-JITO

By W. Healy | Thu, August 21, 2008

A little Interweb research tells me that the forerunner to the mojito was invented in the 1500s by the English pirate Richard Drake, one of Sir Francis Drake's cohorts. It seems Francis had a reputation for rowdiness at his various ports-of-call a... More >
t'afia

By Paul Galvani | Thu, March 29, 2007

On Tuesdays through Thursdays at t'afia (3701 Travis, 713-524-6922), there's a special surprise for customers who try the mini b3r ranch burgers (from the Bradley 3 Ranch in Memphis, Texas), provided they order and consume them at the bar and purc... More >
Monica Hits Midtown

By Robb Walsh | Thu, March 11, 2004

A slice of dark purple duck prosciutto, a little sweet blood orange, some crunchy fennel and a sip of a "yellow fever" cocktail -- that's all it takes. I surrender. Monica Pope is a genius. And her new restaurant, T'afia on Travis Street, is flat-... More >

User Reviews

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michelle_mekky

| Sat, December 18, 2010

Cozy warm and welcoming. Love the food, especially that they are so accommodating to vegetarians.

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LelandP

| Fri, March 26, 2010

Very good restaurant in mid-town, all local and organic, very good food, very creative. Worth a try for sure.

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chefjohnsheely

| Thu, August 06, 2009

Monica Pope is a Houston original. She is one of the leaders in the growing food revolution that is making Houstonians rethink the way they cook and eat with local food sources. James Beard nominated chef......inspiring local Texas cuisine.

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FarWyde

| Tue, July 07, 2009

Come To Daddy: It�s a delicious tequila concoction that is quite pleasing to the eye as well. It�s a refreshing choice for our hot (and humid) days. Slightly tart yet slightly sweet, it felt delicious sliding down my throat. T�afia has a 3 course menu available for lunch on Friday�s. I started off my 1st course with the Lentil soup and the first spoonful in my mouth was a creamy concoction of spices and legumes. It had a hint of cumin in it as well which I always love. Trio of Pomegranate Lamb Chop, Jolie Vue Veal Liver and Braised Pork Belly with a Golden Raisin-Pinenut Chutney: I was hesitant to get this trio due to liver not being even close to my like list, but I wanted to try the lamb out. The lamb was cooked perfectly and each succulent bite made me praise my decision. I also liked the fact there was no mint, I am not a big fan of minty lamb. The pork belly was crispy on the outside and fatty on the inside, it other words, perfect. And just as I suspected, I didn�t care for the liver. The bite at first was decent enough, but I don�t like the somewhat grainy texture and aftertaste that liver gives. For those of you liver lovers, I�m sure you would have loved it. Photos of above dishes and more: http://farblog.wordpress.com/far-view-on-food-2/houston-birthday-foodie-adventure/

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Allisen Picos

| Thu, July 02, 2009

Great happy hour spot - great place to sit outside and have a glass of wine! Free finger foods while you drink Tue- Thurs. I really liked the chickpea french fries with the curry ketchup.

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local market tasting menu - 1st course
a texas wine with each course $65 a vegetarian tasting menu, and other substitutions or changes, may be possible

$45.00

watermelon, blue heron green goddess chevre, green chili

local market tasting menu - 2nd course
a texas wine with each course $65 a vegetarian tasting menu, and other substitutions or changes, may be possible

$45.00

wild american gulf shrimp, red cabbage & grapefruit salad, peanuts, nuoc mam

local market tasting menu - 3rd course
a texas wine with each course $65 a vegetarian tasting menu, and other substitutions or changes, may be possible

$45.00

spicy smoked sausage, pepper & posole soup

local market tasting menu - 4th course
a texas wine with each course $65 a vegetarian tasting menu, and other substitutions or changes, may be possible

$45.00

jolie vue pork & mushroom bolognese

local market tasting menu - 5th course
a texas wine with each course $65 a vegetarian tasting menu, and other substitutions or changes, may be possible

$45.00

bay leaf flan, persimmon, creme fraiche

local market tasting menu

$7.00

seasonal soup
vegan butternut squash with nutmeg

$9.00

beets, baby frisee, cambazola, candied walnuts, orange vinaigrette

$12.00

houston dairymaids texas cheese selection
veldhuizen greens creek raw milk gruyere & bosque blue, apples & medjool dates, house crackers, miss van's honey

$12.00

speck
smoked prosciutto, castelvertrano olives , 3-seed hardtacks chicken dumplings, sweet soy-sambal sauce

$22.00

gonzales portobello mushroom "steak," texas brown rice & nut cake, coconut-chile sauce

$7.00

field green salad, pinenuts, gala apple & goat cheese

$7.00

real ale brown ale-battered cremini mushrooms, soy-ginger sauce

$7.00

arugula salad, shell peas, radishes, cucumbers, feta & sprouts

$9.00

endive & cremini mushroom salad, bleu cheese, spiced pecans, white balsamic-white truffle vinaigrette

$9.00

medjool dates stuffed with chorizo, wrapped in bacon

$9.00

red potatoes, bacon, maple & nutmeg

$22.00

chermoula halibut, red quinoa, "lemonade" sauce

$22.00

pistachio-crusted wild fish, warm curried spinach, mandarin sauce

$22.00

crisp, flat buddy's chicken, milled potatoes, salsa verde

$22.00

balsamic caramel beef cubes, sticky rice, shaved coconut & gomaishio

Proteins

$15.00

grilled scallops
baked organic tofu with roasted protobello, 2 texas cross quail

$20.00

eberly organic french-cut, chicken wild american shrimp & sausage brochette

$30.00

yellowfin #1 tuna steak, miso marinated, bacon-wrapped beef filet buffalo ribeye, katz coffee-rubbed

Sauces

beurre blanc

blossom butter

lime-soy mignonette

port wine sauce

coconut chutney

sesame salt

honeyed fruit compote

saffron-sherry aioli

sweet-hot mustard

vanilla bean aioli

Sides

$7.00

pan-roasted carrots
with dukkah soy-braised beets, pickled golden raisins steamed greens, roasted garlic, lemon braised red cabbage & radishes, milled potatoes, mac n' cheese

$7.00

butternut squash gratin

seasonal, local and, or organic granitas
blood orange, gold pineapple, grapefruit, honey-tangerine, passionfruit-pineapple

$6.00

classic vanilla bean crème brulee

$6.00

white chocolate cheesecake, walnut crust, lola's mayhaw jelly

$6.00

caramel semi-freddo, candied lemon, balsamic syrup

$6.00

white chocolate-orange challah pudding, local strawberry jam

$10.00

bittersweet chocolate truffle-filled bread pudding,
dried sour cherry compote and crème anglaise

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3701 Travis
Houston, TX 77002

713-524-6922 | Website

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