Just visited on Friday and the place is very nice especially to take out of town friends. How many places can you go and sit outside in January?? They have really nice heaters and the staff was really helpful, even with the large crowd. This will not be my last time here!

Visited Houston a few years ago to show my wife why I love Houston so much. We had to go here to the place where the fajitas got its start.

I use to be a regular (over 5 years ago now) at the Original Ninfa's, truly, everyone (servers) new my name, from Katy, to Oscar, to Hugo, to Pee Wee etc., when the restaurant was "original" and authentic to its roots (circa 1970's Ninfa's Laurenzo's mold). Since a "partnership" purchased the restaurant and started making modifications to the menu and the restaurant itself (just over 6 years ago), the charm has been lost not to mention the quality of food. Give them, the new group, credit for trying to build on the "legend" but by doing so, sadly, this local charmer is not the same, unfortunately. I truly wish it was--the old days (just a few years ago)--when the restaurant was the hole in the wall true piece of Houston restaurant history. Now it stands in name only, as a relic to a long lost memory, a nostalgic shell of an iconic force faded with the setting sun over the Navigation train tracks. I have been trying to fill this void ever since, but there was only one "original Ninfa's and now none. I have visited the Kirby/Richmond Ninfa's that approaches the "good old days" but I left my heart on Navigation St. many a year ago.

Much like many of the restaurants Alison Cook recommends; her taste buds are inconsistent. Sadly, after reading her review of the Original Ninfa's Fajita Burger, I ventured out to try it. I never mind spending $10 for a decent burger, but this was probably one of the biggest disappointments I have had recently. The Torta style bun was delicious and had true texture (crispy on the outside and soft on the inside); however, the flavorless meat, bland grilled onions and unseasoned burger was a complete waste of time and money. I take pride in trying various lunches/dishes throughout Houston; especially hunting for the best burger. The Ninfa's Fajita Burger was one adventure that should have been greatly avoided. I have had traditional Mexican burgers while on trips to Monterrey and surrounding small villages, and this was a complete embarrassment for both the Original Ninfa's and the Mexican Burger in general. Have they even heard of, at least, salt and pepper? Consider adding some true seasoning like Pico de Gallo or a mild habanero/serrano salsa! Size and presentation was excellent, but that is not what makes food worthy of praise alone. I rate restaurants in several ways, but one underlying factor is "CONSISTENCY". If this was just an off day for Ninfa's, then they need to definitely go back and cross train employees. Or, it could have been that Alison had too many of the margarita's while waiting for the burger (the Margaritas were awesome and had the potential to get you very tipsy. I only had one, but it still was not enough to give me beer "food" taste buds.) I visited the Original Ninfa's for lunch on 02/28/2011.

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.