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Las Ventanas
Las Ventana's Restaurant and Cantina's goal is to serve as a portal for Mexico's culinary world and demonstrate rightly why it is one of the world's greatest cuisines.
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24 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 24 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(11)
- kid-friendly(10)
- great for brunch(8)
- neighborhood gem(8)
- special occasion(7)
- good for groups(6)
Las Ventanas Reviews List
Review 1 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A lovely place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy Las Ventanas. It is casual but classic. Brucnh is very good and bottomless mimosas... Can't beat that!"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
you can feel at home here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"this restaurant has moved locations. many people apparently don't know it because it was not full. they offer great food at a great price with great service, what more can you wish?"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is just an average restautrant but waaaaay too noisy. They have a live band with singer that is so loud you cannot carry on a conversation with people at your own table. In addition to the band, they have piped music playing on the patio which should be turned off. Very distracting to have two sets of music playing at the same time. They have very good margaritas, but the food is just fair and a tad pricey for what you get."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We booked a reservation since we had 4 adults and 2 kids in our party and I specifically asked for an outdoor table so the kids could play on the playground. When we arrived, the main patio dining was occupied by a private party so they put us on a different patio off the bar. While it was fine (no playground but still outside), we had to go in and ask for service since it appeared no waiters were assigned that area. While our food was excellent, the service was very slow which with 2 kids was not pleasant."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great brunch BUT.......
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service is consistently terrible. We've been a number of times and we always have to run down our waitstaff. Even when it's not super busy. It's a great spot to have a good brunch with children, one of the rare ones that accomodate both, but the service seriously needs improvement."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always pleased. Staff great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was so impressed that the hostess called to let us know that a large party was still going on at the time of our reservation. She suggested an outside location or whatever else would accomodate us. She didn't have to do that and I was so very impressed and grateful. By the time we arrived, our table was ready and the large party had left, so all was well. But I've never had a restaurant care enough to call ahead. That was special and very much appreciated.
Good food as always! Excellent service. A favorite!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food in outdoor setting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took at group from the office. There was a party going on, so sat outside......NICE! Food was VERY good; service was a bit slow..... Would recommend, and will go again!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We visited the restaurant for Mother's Day. As opposed to last year ( or two years ago), they seemed better organized for Mother's Day. This time we were not rushed and the waiters were attentive. Also, the hostesses this time around were nice. A couple of years ago, they had a pretty rude hostess. The food was great and they offered several options. We just wished they offered the regular menu items for lunch and not just the brunch buffet as the only option. Overall, good experience this time."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Busy
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As my clients choice was to go to your restaurant, I personally would not re-visit. Too buys, noisy and not a good place to discuss anything of importance. Food was good, restaurant, clean, but service was slow. Actually we could not locate our server half the time, even when paying the tab, I flagged a different server. If my choice, I would not return."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find
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Review 10 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Impolite Manager
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made a reservation for lunch at 12:30 pm and when we arrived to the restaurant we found out it opens until 2 pm even though in open table the 12:30 pm was available.
The waiter took us to the table and after checking the menus the manager came to our table and in such a rude manner told us to leave."
The waiter took us to the table and after checking the menus the manager came to our table and in such a rude manner told us to leave."
Dined on 4/27/2013
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Review 11 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Las Ventanas is one of my favorite places to dine for great food, lovely ambience and attentive service. . oh, and fantastic margaritas!! This visit was for a birthday celebration for two friends, and they could not have been more accommodating, helpful and friendly. I am so excited to have introduced them to Las Ventanas ~ I thank them so much for making our party so special!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant bar area was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant bar area was pretty loud but the seating area was fine. There are many, many Mexican Restaurants in Houston. If you want to be memorable, it has to be really, really good food. Food was just o.k. Don't think I would host a business dinner there again."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
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Review 13 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Their outdoor area is beautiful,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Their outdoor area is beautiful, super kid friendly- bounce house on Friday night, however food was not so great- reheated fajitas, slow service on drinks( food came out before our water!), all food was not tasty. Nice waiter but very slow service. Not good margaritas. Would not recommend. This is our second time there with same comments both visits. Too bad because its a beautiful restaurant."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bold Flavors & Fresh Ingredients
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Las Ventanas restaurant and cantina's serves as a portal for Mexico's culinary world and demonstrates rightly why it is one of the world's great cuisines. The proprietor, Alejandro Sneider, family has been serving authentic Mexican food in Houston for more than 35 years. Las Ventanas’ interior radiates sun-baked colors, the ambience is cozy and friendly, and the decor reflects Mexico’s colorful and vibrant culture. The tree- covered and gorgeously landscape patio is the perfect place to unwind. Executive chef Jose Hernandez creates the bold flavors using fresh ingredients that distinguish Mexican cuisine."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
waitstaff is always pleasant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"waitstaff is always pleasant and helpful and courteous. fod is very good and good choice"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Afternoon lunch.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food. Easy parking. Seemed to be short staffed for a Fri. lunch crowd."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Visited on a Sunday for the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visited on a Sunday for the buffet. Found food to be cold even though there were still 3 hours left for the buffet. Not every item was identified so I was unsure at times what was being offered. There was a good variety; however, for the price, I was dissappointed."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 18 for Las Ventanas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Valentine's Day Special was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Valentine's Day Special was tasteful. Dessert, chocolate tres leche, was good. Service was good but appear to be short staffed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Las Ventanas
Based on the average of (6) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic