Explore offerings from Maria Rita's Tex-Mex on 8445 Gulf Fwy in Houston, with popular appetizers, creamy quesos, soups & ensaladas, and sizzling fajitas available at this location.
A taste of Tex-Mex! Queso Clásico, beef fajita nachos, chicken fajita quesadillas, and flautas. Served with guacamole, pico, sour cream, and jalapeños.
Grilled juicy fajita, refried beans and melted monterey jack and cheddar cheese on corn tortilla chips. Served with creamy guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños.
5 Crispy red mini-tacos filled with chunks of our tender slow roasted carnitas and topped with our tangy tomatillo slaw, fresh avocado slices and queso fresco.
A classic Mexican shrimp cocktail made with shrimp, tomatoes, celery, onions, cilantro and sliced avocados topped with a jumbo shrimp. Perfect for dipping, or eating with a spoon.
Your choice of 3 shredded chicken or ground beef empanadas, deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Drizzled with chipotle crema and served with our creamy jalapeño salsa.
Three mini-burgers with your choice of grilled fajitas or carnitas, crispy bacon, jack cheese on lightly toasted buns. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and crispy french fries.
Slow cooked tender St. Louis style pork ribs smothered in our Pastor style BBQ sauce. Served with Mexican Rice, beans, pineapple pico, guacamole and fresh flour tortillas.
Grilled chicken breast smothered with queso, topped with smoked crispy bacon and fresh avocado slices. Served with fresh flour tortillas and pico de gallo.
A roasted and battered poblano pepper stuffed with ground beef, cheddar and jack cheese. Served with our ranchero sauce, fresh flour tortillas and pico de gallo.
Shredded seasoned all white meat chicken rolled in corn tortillas and fried to golden perfection. Topped with sour cream and pico. Served with guacamole and queso for dipping.
A classic tex-mex staple. Three Home-made mexican spiced pork tamales topped with chili gravy or fresh tomatillo salsa and melted mixed cheese. Served with pico de gallo.
Grilled chicken breast topped with pico de gallo, smothered in our roasted poblano cream sauce and mixed cheeses. Served with fresh flour tortillas and guacamole.
Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed shrimp and crawfish tails, smothered in our rich roasted red pepper cream sauce. Served with fresh flour tortillas and pico de gallo.
Two Enchiladas stuffed with our seasoned shredded chicken, topped with our traditional mole sauce, melted monterey jack cheese, queso fresco, and sour cream.
Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled onions, ranchero sauce, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Served with avocado slices, fresh pico de gallo, and flour tortillas.
It saddens me to change my 5 star rating to a one star. Over the last few months the quality of the food has drastically changed. The aroma of fresh sizzling fajitas has changed to scorched oil and too much smoke. The food is often undercooked and cold. After many valid complaints management chose to ask me not to return. Thank you for the last 4 years of wonderful service and food. I will truly miss the place this used to be.
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Cody Croley
Jun 20, 2026
5.0
My wife and I stopped here after flying back into Houston. We wanted some queso after being out of state for a week. We had never been here. The food was very good, but the service was even better. We had Alberto wait on us and he was probably the best server that I can recall having in several years. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have even left a review had it not been for Alberto. I just felt like he needed to be recognized for his outstanding effort at his craft.
Chips, salsa (red and green), queso, and fajitas were all amazing. Highly recommended.
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Karla
Jun 19, 2026
5.0
We had a wonderful experience thanks to our waitress Brisseth! She was incredibly attentive, sweet, and friendly from the moment we sat down. She made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us regularly without being intrusive. What really stood out was how kind she was to my daughter. She took the time to interact with her, made her smile, and made our family feel truly welcome. Excellent customer service like hers makes all the difference. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable! We will definitely be back.
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Fernando Rios
Jun 18, 2026
5.0
A huge thank you to our server, Nataly, who truly elevated our experience. She was warm, attentive, and made fantastic recommendations for both the food and drinks. Her attention to detail and genuine care made us feel like valued guests throughout the entire evening.
Outstanding service, delicious food, amazing drinks, and an unforgettable first visit. We can't wait to come back and will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends. Five stars all the way!
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Valente Hernandez
Jun 1, 2026
5.0
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We celebrated my mom’s birthday at Maria Rita’s this past Monday and had a wonderful experience! From the moment we walked in, our waitress Brisseth made the evening extra special. She was incredibly attentive, checking on us regularly, making sure we had everything we needed, and handling all the little details with a big smile.
Brisseth went above and beyond to make the night perfect for my mom’s celebration — she was friendly, efficient, and genuinely caring. The food was delicious too, and the festive atmosphere paired with her great service made it a memorable birthday dinner.
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food and outstanding service, I highly recommend Maria Rita’s — and be sure to ask for Brisseth! Thank you for making my mom’s day so special! 🎉
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