Steve Ueckert: 29-95
As the name implies, this is where it all started. If you believe the legend, Mama Ninfa was (is) the patron saint of Tex-Mex. In her tiny kitchen, she cranked out the world's first fajitas. She also popularized the margarita, turned the first avocado into guacamole and concocted a green sauce with healing powers.
Mama Ninfa has left this mortal coil and the restaurants bearing her name has been gobbled up by the man, but this outpost hangs on to her memory and most of her recipes.
Greatly expanded in recent years to include a real parking lot and large patio deck, the restaurant still manages to draw hordes who wait patiently for a table. Some of the waiters have been serving Mama's sizzingly plates of fajitas for more than 20 years. Just ask.
Vibe: Old school
Lina Fuh
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The one on Richmond was very nice.
Just before this place opened, I was selling bookkeeping services to small businesses. I went in to that little place on Navigation and sitting at one of the tables with a couple of her sons was Mama Ninfa. I didn't sell them but they were very nice to me. Every time I hear Ninfa's name, I remember that.
Great atmosphere, so-so food, very pricey.
Mama Ninfa is indeed the Patron Saint of Tex-Mex. Everything else is Taco Bell.
This is the original Legmo. The green sauce is amazing and the fajitas are yummy.
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