Ninfa's on Navigation – Mexican
Steeped in culinary history, this legendary Houston landmark hums with a vibrant energy where the aroma of handmade tortillas and sizzling iron skillets fills the air. Diners gather around tables laden with bowls of creamy guacamole and bubbling pots of queso flameado, while coastal-inspired crab tostadas and savory mushroom quesadillas offer a fresh, elevated take on traditional comforts. Whether sipping a bright cocktail on the patio or tucking into a steaming bowl of Aztec soup in the bustling dining room, every visit feels like a soulful celebration of time-honored flavors.
2704, Navigation Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77003 +17132281175 https://ninfas.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $12: Creamy Avocado, Jalapeño, Tomato, Cilantro, Onion, Lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Con Queso - $13: Sharp Cheddar and Melting Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Flour Totopos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Asado - $14: Wood Oven Seared Panela Cheese, Chiles Toreados, Tomatillo Salsa, Escabeche, Avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Flameado - $15: Mexican White Melting Cheese with House-Made Chorizo Prepared Tableside Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coastal Cocktail - $12: Gulf Shrimp, Blue Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Jicama, Tomato-Citrus Juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Tostadas - $22: Three Creamy Guacamole Tostadas, Blue Crab Tossed in Escabeche Vinaigrette, Pickled Carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Quesadillas - $13: Corn Tortillas, Mexican White Melting Cheese, Wood Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Poblanos, Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Original Nachos - $14: Cheddar Cheese, Frijoles Puercos, Jalapeño, Sour Cream, Guacamole on House-Made Chips Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Aztec Soup - $14: Chile-Tomato Broth, Roasted Chicken, Avocado, Cotija, Crispy Totopos Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Lemon, Classic Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Verde Salad - $12: Romaine Blend, Avocado, Peptias, Cotija Cheese, Pipian Verde Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- India Tostada - $14: Flour Tostada, Frijoles Puercos, Cotija Cheese, Chopped Romaine, Pico De Gallo, Radish Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fajita Burger - $24: Ground and Chopped Fajita, Grilled Onions, Poblanos, Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Roasted Potato Wedges Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fajitas Tacos Al Carbon - $25: Two Tacos with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and Chile con Queso Available at: dinner, lunch
- Redfish Zarandeado - $30: On the Half Shell with Nayarit Marinade, Crispy Potatoes, Refried Black Beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snapper Veracruzano - $32: Gulf Red Snapper, Wood Oven Roasted Tomato, Caper and Olive Sauce, Crispy Potatoes, Poblano Rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Short Ribs - $24: Thin, Cross Cut Beef Short Rib, Cactus Salad, Molcajete Salsa, Tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Quail - $32: Two Quail, Jalapeño Rellenito, Smoked Sausage, Cactus Salad, Charro Beans, Tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- Antiguas Enchiladas - $17: Aged Cheddar Cheese, Salsa Ranchera, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Cebollita, Queso Fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tejanas Enchiladas - $24: Brisket Picadillo, Beef Fajita, Ranchero-Chile Gravy, Aged Cheddar Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suizas Enchiladas - $19: Roasted Chicken, Monterey Jack Cheese, Tomatillo Poblano Sauce, Crema Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Del Mar Enchiladas - $25: Gulf Shrimp, Blue Crab, Chipotle Cream Sauce, Monterey Jack Cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $16: Two Eggs, Carnitas and Cheese on a Tostada, Frijoles Puercos, Salsa Ranchera Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Breakfast - $16: Chorizo and Egg Plate served with Frijoles Puercos, Crispy Potatoes, choice of Nueske Bacon or Smoked Sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $17: Salsa Verde or Ranchera, Shredded Chicken, Tortilla Chips, Two Fried Eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Red Pozole - $15: Pork and Hominy in Spicy Broth, Shredded Cabbage, Crunchy Toppings, Tostadas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $10: Maple or Jamaica Syrup and Whipped Butter Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Nueske Applewood Smoked Bacon - $5 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Smoked Sausage - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Crispy Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pickled Carrots - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- The Original Ninfarita - $11: 100% Agave Tequila Blanco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tranquilita Margarita - $15: Ocho Verde Cannabis Spirit, Cut Above Blanco, Lime Juice, Cucumber (4mg THC) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Mule - $13: Cazadores Blanco, Lime Juice, Ginger Syrup, Passion Fruit, Ginger Beer
- Aguas Frescas - $5: Made Fresh Daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coca Cola - $5
- Espresso - $6
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