Saltillo Mexican Kitchen

"Norteño cuisine is highlighted at Saltillo, one of many Houston restaurants that displays the depth and diversity of Mexican cuisine. Mesquite-grilled meats and classic northern Mexican dishes are front and center here.. Start off with the coctel de camaron — its take on the shrimp cocktail — then venture to the steaks. A must-order is the tapa de lomo, a monstrous four-pound ribeye cap that is in the running for one of Houston’s best steak dishes. The enchiladas and the huachinango red snapper dishes are also excellent choices. A full wine and cocktail list emphasizing Mexican producers round out the menu, and the house flan is a perfect cap to a meal here." - Minh Truong, Sean Hekmat

my favorite place to go for a party of six people who all want to consume meat. The play here for a group is to order a few apps and sides alongside the massive tapa de lomo ribeye cap to share. The cap (aka spinalis dorsi muscle) is the best, most-marbled-with-fat muscle on the entire cow, and getting it here with a group of like-minded diners is the best way to experience it. Although the wine list could be better, the margaritas are good, and Saltillo is distinguished for me drinks-wise as it is where I was introduced to the carajillo, the espresso martini’s cool older brother. I have had many a carajillo since that first one, but I haven't yet had another one match the presentation as served here. Things to order: the tapa de lomo special comes with some sides, but throw in some queso fundido and/or cubos de queso frito to start. And when you order an espresso martini as a digestif but they recommend you try a carajillo instead, heed that advice, friend.