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Irma's Southwest, Houston, TX

Irma's Southwest

4.7
4.7
703 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
9:30 pm
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Irma’s Southwest along with Irma’s Original have been household names in downtown food scene for over 17 years. Headed by the leadership of Louis Galvan and Irma Galvan, recipient of the 2008 James Beard Award.
Irma’s Southwest Grill is a casual elegant restaurant where you will enjoy some of the best Mexican food you will ever have north of the Mexican border. Our menu showcases some of the classic Mexican dishes including Carne Guisada, Pork Carnitas and Chile Relleno but it also incorporates Texas Wild Game in the form of Axis Barbacoa and Nilgai Tamales. Come to Irma’s and let yourself be completely mesmerized by our amazing food.
Whether you are looking for a hearty lunch, a quick bite before a baseball game or a full dinner Irma’s Southwest is your destination in downtown.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 247-9651
  • Website
    https://irmassouthwest.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Irma Galvan
  • Catering
    We cater to offices and homes in the downtown area. For areas outside of downtown please give us a call for details. We will create a specific menu for your event. Our Fajita package is our most ordered catering meal.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private room can accommodate about 120 persons seated and 180 standing. Our private room can also be divided to accommodate smaller groups. We specialize in corporate dining, corporate happy hour, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthday parties and graduation parties.
  • Location
    1475 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    La Branch
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

For each case of tequila sold, Socorro donates one caseof bottled water to a local orphanage in Jalisco, Mex. Please help us in helping them aid theChildren of Mexico. (Plus the tequila is delicious). Our signature Irma & Blanco Rita's both feature Socorro Blanco Tequila

Margaritas

Rimmed with Tajin + Salt

  • El Jefe RitaUSD 19.00

    Don Julio, Grand Marnier, Jalisco 1562

    • Irma RitaUSD 16.00

      Socorro Blanco, Jalisco 1562, Irma's Lemonade

      • Skinny Juan "On Tap"USD 16.00

        Cincoro Blanco, Jalisco 1562

        • Blanco RitaUSD 15.00

          Socorro Blanco, Jalisco 1562

          • Mezcal RitaUSD 15.00

            Ilegal Joven, Jalisco 1562

            • Cuervo "On Tap"USD 13.00

              Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver, Jalisco 1562, Lime

              • Avila-RitaUSD 16.00

                Revel Avila Blanco, Jalisco 1562, Lime. vila is not Tequila nor is it Mezcal; it is something in-between. Avila is the newest agave-based spirit out of Morelos, Mexico

                • Grand Gold FrozenUSD 15.00

                  Jose Cuervo Gold, Grand Marnier

                  Cocktails

                  • Patron Texas RanchwaterUSD 14.00

                    Patron Silver, Jalisco 1562, Lime, Topo Chico

                    • Paloma "On Tap"USD 14.00

                      Dulce Vida Grapefruit InfusedTequila, Squirt, Grapefruit, Lime

                      • American Old FashionedUSD 16.00

                        Angel's Envy Bourbon

                        • Irma's Spiked LemonadeUSD 13.00

                          Deep Eddy's Vodka, Irma's Famous Lemonade

                          Brunch Cocktails

                          • Bloody MaryUSD 15.00

                            Revel 100% Agave Blanco Avila

                            • Mexican MimosaUSD 12.00

                              Jalisco 1562, OJ, Segura Viudas Cava

                              • Mimosa CaraffeUSD 40.00

                                OJ, Segura Viudas

                                Last updated: 9 April 2024

                                What 703 people are saying

                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                4.7
                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                • 4.6Food
                                • 4.7Service
                                • 4.6Ambience
                                • 4Value

                                Noise • Moderate

                                Review summary

                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                Irma's Southwest offers an exceptional dining experience with "spectacular service" and "delicious food." Located conveniently near downtown attractions, it's an ideal spot for a pre-game meal or a night out. Guests rave about the "out of this world margaritas" and friendly staff, though some find it "pretty pricey." Reservations recommended for larger groups.

                                703 Reviews

                                1. Bobby

                                  Houston

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Never disappoints. Food was outstanding, server recommendations are always spot-on.

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                                2. Stephan

                                  New York City

                                  7 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  7 reviews

                                  Dined on 5 November 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Excellent food, dine in the bar for a more personal experience.

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                                3. Michael

                                  Philadelphia

                                  80 reviews

                                  vip
                                  5.0

                                  80 reviews

                                  Dined on 15 October 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Great food, great service and great atmosphere. I highly recommend it, whether a family night out or a business dinner.

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                                4. Kimberley

                                  Salt Lake City

                                  2 reviews

                                  vip
                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined on 1 October 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Good food, friendly staff, our go to before or after a game. Way more accommodating than Vic and Anthony’s for Astros fans! Thanks Irma’s!

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                                5. Dawn

                                  Houston

                                  5 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  5 reviews

                                  Dined on 23 September 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Service was spot on food delicious. Margaritas hit the spot

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                                6. Rebecca

                                  Houston

                                  11 reviews

                                  vip
                                  3.0

                                  11 reviews

                                  Dined on 25 August 2024

                                  1. Overall 3
                                  2. Food 3
                                  3. Service 3
                                  4. Ambience 3
                                  Everything was fine. Extremely busy night, servers were overwhelmed but nice.

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                                7. Rex

                                  Austin

                                  8 reviews

                                  vip
                                  2.0

                                  8 reviews

                                  Dined on 24 August 2024

                                  1. Overall 2
                                  2. Food 3
                                  3. Service 2
                                  4. Ambience 2
                                  Way over priced average food. Service was exceptionally slow. They were not prepared for a full house even though they knew it was sold out restaurant. Won’t go back

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                                8. Lindsey

                                  Houston

                                  2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined on 24 August 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Been waiting to try this place for years and can’t wait to go back. Super friendly staff and food was delicious!!! Definitely recommend making reservations.

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                                9. OpenTable Diner

                                  Houston

                                  2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined on 16 August 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  We had several reservations for our group. 32 people Everything was perfect!

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                                10. John

                                  Los Angeles

                                  35 reviews

                                  vip
                                  5.0

                                  35 reviews

                                  Dined on 14 August 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Had a great experience. It was a pleasure to meat the owner and his team. A very well run establishment and the food is always spot on. We will be back very soon.

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                                FAQs

                                Irma's Southwest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 247-9651.

                                Irma's Southwest is rated 4.7 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                Make a booking

                                2 people
                                9:30 pm

                                Order delivery or takeout

                                Google Map for Irma's Southwest

                                1475 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002

                                Dining areas

                                Additional information

                                • Cross Street
                                  La Branch
                                • Area
                                  Downtown
                                • Hours of Operation
                                  Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
                                • Price
                                  $31 to $50
                                • Cuisines
                                  Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex
                                • Dining style
                                  Casual Elegant
                                • Dress code
                                  Casual Dress
                                • Parking details
                                  Valet
                                • Payment Options
                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                • Executive Chef
                                  Irma Galvan
                                • Additional
                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                • Website
                                  https://irmassouthwest.com/
                                • Phone number
                                  (713) 247-9651
                                • Catering
                                  We cater to offices and homes in the downtown area. For areas outside of downtown please give us a call for details. We will create a specific menu for your event. Our Fajita package is our most ordered catering meal.
                                • Private party facilities
                                  Our private room can accommodate about 120 persons seated and 180 standing. Our private room can also be divided to accommodate smaller groups. We specialize in corporate dining, corporate happy hour, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthday parties and graduation parties.
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