Ninfa's

Matt also mentioned that Alex's mom is a chef; she worked for Ninfa's in Houston, the most famous Tex-Mex place in the state.

Jay Weston: Taberna -- Upscale Mexican Food in Beverly Hills Jay Weston 2011

Matt also mentioned that Alex's mom is a chef; she worked for Ninfa's in Houston, the most famous Tex-Mex place in the state.

Jay Weston: Taberna -- Upscale Mexican Food in Beverly Hills Jay Weston 2011

Matt also mentioned that Alex's mom is a chef; she worked for Ninfa's in Houston, the most famous Tex-Mex place in the state.

Jay Weston: Taberna -- Upscale Mexican Food in Beverly Hills Jay Weston 2011

Matt also mentioned that Alex's mom is a chef; she worked for Ninfa's in Houston, the most famous Tex-Mex place in the state.

Jay Weston: Taberna -- Upscale Mexican Food in Beverly Hills Jay Weston 2011

I was living in Austin when I was pregnant with my first, and The Husband and I would go over to the Ninfa's on 183 and I would down BOWLS of their pickled carrots.

Cool off with hot jalapeno pickles | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2008

I am visiting my family for the weekend and made my traditional visit to Ninfa's on Navigation (straight from the airport!).

Cool off with hot jalapeno pickles | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2008

Merida's is right down the street from the original Ninfa's, near Guadalupe Plaza.

Pinto beans, three ways | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2008

Also, don't try the carnitas at the Ninfa's on Kirby (they are dry and aweful)!

Carnitas, Houston style | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2008

Here in Houston, Ninfa's serves a bowl of pickled japlapenos, carrots & cauliflower - but, you have to ask for it!

Cool off with hot jalapeno pickles | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2008

Goes very well with a green salsas such as Ninfa's green sauce or this tomatillo salsa or this salsa verde with avocados and tomatillos.

Archive 2008-07-01 Homesick Texan 2008