Cosme

Located in the Flatiron District of New York City, Cosme is in the same neighborhood as none other than Eleven Madison Park. This information must excite everyone. To not be excited would mean the person who isn't excited probably never becomes excited about anything, which is a dining downer. Cosme's cuisine is contemporary Mexican and has been brought to life by executive chef Enrique Olvera,...

La Lupita

We first met the chef and owners during a tasting soon after Luca & Leonardo opened. Whatever anyone’s opinion of Luca & Leonardo or La Lupita may be, there’s no denying both restaurants have easy-on-the-eyes decor that is not a bore. And that’s enough about decor. Make no mistake, this guy appears to have poured his heart and soul into every aspect of his restaurants, which makes it even...

Mattito’s Tex-Mex

Mexican restaurant dining usually means eating three baskets of cheese oozing chips before stuffing my face with a sour cream covered shrimp quesadilla. These actions make it impossible to leave a Mexican restaurant without feeling like a slob. People need chip self-control. Chips hit the table and it’s like my husband and I have never seen a basket of chips before. Like it’s going to be the...

Meso Maya

Yes, Meso Maya uses lard to prepare the rice and beans. Maybe all Mexican restaurants do this. Maybe this is a question I forgot to ask for the last twenty years. None of this matters because Meso Maya lives up to every word previously heard. It's a Mexican fiesta just sitting there on Preston Road. For starters, Meso Maya nailed the atmosphere. That's just how I feel. There's something that...

Mi Cocina

Nobody likes a bummer because, let's face it, more muscles are used being a frowner than a clowner. After visiting Mi Cocina four times over the past month, one thing's for sure, corporate cares about the service. They may care about the food too, but the Mexican they're slinging doesn't touch what's happening in Houston. Why do most hostesses sweat customers ignoring them on the walk in? The...