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4601 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007

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  • Mexican, Southwestern
    Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11am-12am
    $$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Dinner, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Not Accepted
    Valet
Description

The 170 different tequilas, plus eight varieties on tap chilled to five degrees and an owner who is a tequilier (yes, you heard right), might make you think this is only a bar. But it is also a place to get some great Southwestern cuisine. The decor is chic and ultramodern, as are the patrons. The menu is extensive and ranges from simple fish tacos and wild mushroom tamales (a favorite) to crawfish corncakes and orange pork tenderloin.







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  • 2011 | Best Revival of a Genre

    Southwestern cuisine stopped being hip in Houston somewhere around Cafe Annie's millionth year in existence, long before its closure last year. So imagine our surprise when TQLA swooped in with Southwestern vet Tommy Birdwell at the helm and made it cool again. (Of course, having 167 different varieties of tequila, many of them on tap, doesn't hurt either.) The updated Southwestern cuisine here incorporates Tex-Mex influences as well as our own Gulf Coast cuisine, and the result is a fresh,... More »

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Dinner Menu
Starters
Small $6.00
Large $9.00
Guacamole Fresco
avocados, roma tomatoes, red onions, serranos, and fresh lime
Small $5.00
Large $8.00
Queso Blanco
green chiles, toasted pumpkin seeds, served with blue corn chips
$11.00
Tres Amigos
a flight of guacamole fresco, queso blanco and habanero salsa
One $11.00
Two $17.00
Baja Ceviche
crab, shrimp, fish, scallops, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro and avocado served with blue corn chips
One $11.00
Two $17.00
Ceviche Camarones
fresh shrimp, avocado, pineapple, seranno chiles and tomatillos served with blue corn chips
Appetizers
$9.00
Calamari La Paz
lightly battered and fried, served with poblano rings, fresh jalapenos, crispy onions, ranchero sauce and blackened serrano aioli
$11.00
Tqla Fried Oysters
blue corn fried oysters, served with chorizo cream
$12.00
Spicy Jumbo Crab Cakes
roasted peppers, crispy tortillas, sweet corn cream and tomatillo salsa
$11.00
Chicken Quesadilla
shredded chicken, three cheese blend, rajas, caramelized onions, mango salsa and mexican crema
$12.00
Carne Asada Quesadilla
jalapeño cheese, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, mexican crema and chimichurri salsa
Soup & Salads
Cup $5.00
Bowl $9.00
Azteca Tortilla Soup
spicy tomato chile chicken soup, with fresh vegetables, queso fresco, avocado and crispy anchos
$6.00
Ensalada De Casa
field greens, queso fresco, pickled onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tequila mango vinaigrette
$5.00
Fried Green Tomato & Jumbo Lump Crab Salad
field greens, salsa fresca, jicama and sweet pepper aioli
$10.00
Add Chicken $3.00
Steak $4.00
Southwestern Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce, black beans, rajas, roasted corn, tortilla strips, queso fresco and chipotle lime ranch dressing
$14.00
Grilled Shrimp And Pineapple Salad
chopped romaine and spinach, queso fresco, jicama, red peppers, cucumbers, and achiote orange vinaigrette
Tacos
Served With Poblano Rice And Black Beans (substitute Grilled Veggies For $3.50
$11.00
Carnita Tacos
pulled pork, chopped red onions, cilantro and mexican crema
$12.00
Grilled Chicken Tacos
marinated herb chicken, caramelized onions, green chile and creamy cayenne slaw
$13.00
Sauteed Shrimp Tacos
gulf shrimp, crispy sweet peppers, serrano slaw, jalapeno cheese and ancho lime butter
$14.00
Grilled Steak Tacos
marinated skirt steak, rajas, shredded lettuce, pickled onions and jalapeno cheese
$14.00
Baja Grilled Fish Tacos
grilled tilapia, jicama slaw, tequila vinaigrette and blackened jalapeno aioli
Desserts
$6.00
Topo Chico Orange Soda And Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Float
served with mexican cookies
$5.00
Add A Shot Of Hussongs Reposado $4.00
Raspberry Sorbet With Fresh Berries
$6.00
Homemade Triple Chocolate Brownie
with vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate sauce
$6.00
Patron Xo Chocolate Flan
with cinnamon whipped cream
$7.00
Cuatro Leches
our house specialty served with fresh berries

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