Pista Express

Service was amazing, food was amazing! And this little mango drink was delicious. Place was clean. Chicken tikka masala was sooooo good. I would get medium heat mild had no spice to me . Overall really good will be going back !

Perfectly seasoned and delicious food. I had vegetable samosas, Malai Kofta, and garlic naan. Everything was absolutely perfect!!! Enter through the main entrance of the hotel, and you will see Pista Express straight away. You order your food at the register, then they bring it out to you. For people new to Indian Cuisine, Malai Kofta is a curried vegetarian dish consisting of crisp fried potato paneer koftas (fried balls) served with a creamy, smooth, and rich sauce/ curry. I would highly recommend this dish!

Mercy Nama

Pista Express is hands down one of the best Indian restaurants on the entire I-20 stretch! Every time I’m driving cross-country, this is one of my go-to stops. The food is always delicious, fresh, and satisfying. My favorites are the biryani, garlic naan, goat and chicken curry—perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and generous in portions. What really makes this place stand out is not just the food, but the amazing customer service. On one occasion, I checked into my hotel very late, close to 11 p.m., and even though the restaurant closes around 9–9:30 p.m., the hotel manager, Mr. Godly, went above and beyond by holding my delivery at the door and personally handing it over to me. That kind of extra effort for customers really shows the heart behind this place. The restaurant itself is clean, well-kept, and conveniently located inside a hotel, making it an easy and safe stop during long drives. Every visit reminds me why this is one of my favorite Indian spots in America. I only wish I had the chance to try more of their menu because everything I’ve had so far has been outstanding. If you’re ever driving through Midland or along I-20, do yourself a favor and stop at Pista Express. Whether it’s a quick meal or a hearty dinner, you will not be disappointed—this place consistently delivers both quality food and exceptional service.

Michael H

I ordered the samosas and the garlic naan and couldn’t be happier. They give you a brown sauce that’s kind of sweet kind of spicy and a green sauce that’s also very good. The garlic naan definitely tastes very fresh. The staff couldn’t have been nicer more helpful. Next time I come I’m definitely going to get the butter chicken. This is the first time I’ve had Indian food and the reviews are right. It’s good.

Sergio E

The food is fantastic! Totally exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it.

Sara B

Wonderful hidden gem. Service is knowledgeable about the cuisine and everything we had was delicious. Mango lassi was sweet and thick similar to a milkshake. Chikko shake has a sweet nuttiness and more grit to it but also very good. Samosas are well seasoned, crispy and the sauces complement nicely. The chicken korma was creamy, full of flavor and perfectly cooked as was the rice. The butter chicken my partner got Indian level spice so I did not try his, but he said it was delicious, had a good spice level but they could probably go hotter and cleaned his plate. Garlic naan is strongly seasoned for you garlic lovers, I recommend it. Great experience. Wish they had a cheese or even jalapeño cheese naan. Will have to come back to try the saag and Indo-Chinese menu items.

Marissa Gutierrez

So glad my brother told me about this place its amazing & we been here at least 6 more times after we found out about it, there was a time we ordered to go & my fiance was like lets get 1 order & share & i said no, but then there was so much left over it was enough for another person but no big deal its so delicious i ate it next day, we always get the gongura goat curry & in the highest level of spice, and the garlic naan as well its perfect for dipping into the sauce or eating it with the goat & rice all together 😋♥️

Lisa Chehadi

The food was so good. Don't even think of ordering mild spice, you will be corrected (in the best way). Don't be confused because it is in a hotel lobby.

Sean Berry

WOW, I am from Denver and have eaten at many different Indian restaurants and I am not lying when I say that this is some of the most authentic and best tasting Indian food I have ever had. The service is excellent and friendly, lots of great items to choose from, I had the Mango Lassi drink which was delicious, then for my appetizer I had the Spinach and Onion Pakoda (the seasoning and flavor is amazing) and then for my entree I had the Malai Kofta (this is a fried potatoes dish in a creamy curry sauce) you can taste the flavors of the the coconut 🥥 , curry and turmeric and the food makes it feel like as if you were in India 🇮🇳. This place has so many great menu items and looking forward to eating here again very soon.

Jerrilyn Collier

Best Indian food I’ve had in west Texas! So happy to have tried it and will definitely return. Bullet naan is amazing if you like a little heat!

Nobu, that's me

Chicken Dum Biryani for the win!! Some of these dishes are better than what you can actually get in India!!! Very authentic and great tasting food! West Texas is very fortunate to have this establishment!

Serene Yogi

Great food! I went there with a big group and food was great. Have been there already 5 times. I have liked it every time. Onion Pakora is my favourite.

Jammie Shilynn Corgill

Service was amazing, food was amazing! And this little mango drink was delicious. Place was clean. Chicken tikka masala was sooooo good. I would get medium heat mild had no spice to me . Overall really good will be going back !

This place rocks. The food comes out HOT and delicious. This is authentic Indian food at its finest. I came 15 mins before they closed, the fresh dosa, sambar, and potatoes were ready in 4 and they let me eat there before they closed. The staff are very friendly, kind, & polite. The dosa was delicious and I’m surprised to not see more people ordering it. 10/10 recommendation for this place. Top class food quality, top class hospitality.

This place is a hidden gem. Who would’ve thought in Midland Texas you would find an Indian restaurant very comparable to that in a big city. I’ve lived in NYC for 13 years and I put this restaurant against some of those found in Little India. My favorites here are the garlic naan, butter chicken & lamb biryani. So delicious!!

Neal Bakshi

This place rocks. The food comes out HOT and delicious. This is authentic Indian food at its finest. I came 15 mins before they closed, the fresh dosa, sambar, and potatoes were ready in 4 and they let me eat there before they closed. The staff are very friendly, kind, & polite. The dosa was delicious and I’m surprised to not see more people ordering it. 10/10 recommendation for this place. Top class food quality, top class hospitality.

Brian P.

This place is a hidden gem. Who would’ve thought in Midland Texas you would find an Indian restaurant very comparable to that in a big city. I’ve lived in NYC for 13 years and I put this restaurant against some of those found in Little India. My favorites here are the garlic naan, butter chicken & lamb biryani. So delicious!!

stephen gerhauser

I have been here two years and didn't know there was a real Indian food restaurant in the area. Thankfully this place was found by a coworker and recommended it. The goat curry was fantastic and the butter chicken masala melts in your mouth. We will definately be back.

TD “Cruella”

This food is legit so good! We ordered a variety of appetizers and main courses. All amazing. Chicken 65 and the Goat Sukka was spot on. Just can't say enough about it. Go and try it out.

Delicious food...mediocre service My wife and I went to Pista Express for lunch. We had a bit of a hard time finding it until we realized it was actually inside a hotel. Once we got inside the hotel, we just picked a door and went in as there were no signs. We were seated in an area that looks like it also doubles as the hotel breakfast area and ordered our food. The VEGETABLE SAMOSAS tasted fantastic. Unfortunately, the mint chutney lacked a bit of flavor but was still good. The tamarind chutney was good although I'm not a huge fan, but overall I was very pleased with our appetizer. My wife ordered one of the CHICKEN BIRYANI dishes which tasted excellent and had a very good spice level. The spice was a bit too much for her while I thought it was perfect. She definitely enjoyed it. I ordered the LAMB VINDALOO which was super flavorful and one of the better ones I've had in recent years. Spiced perfectly and the lamb was tender. The GARLIC NAAN was also excellent and full of flavor CONS: The service wasn't very good and the staff needs to pay better attention. My vindaloo was brought out first without rice. I asked if it came with it and the server said yes. A few minutes later, they brought out the biryani and I asked about my rice again. I was told it was being prepared. Nearly 10 minutes go by and I see the server walking around looking at his phone. Finally I go up to the front, ring the bell, and asked where my rice was. He seemed surprised and a bit embarrassed that he forgot and brought it out immediately but by this time, my food was already getting cold. Overall, it was really good with sizable portions and I would recommend coming here, but the lack of service would definitely steer people away from ever coming back

The workers were kind and asked us how everything was. He wasn’t overbearing always coming to the table, but did it once just to see if we liked it. They give you a lot of food. I got the spicy chicken tikka masala (second picture) they give you a lot of sauce for the rice. My fiancé got the butter chicken and gave it an 10/10! (First photo) And we got garlic naan (third photo), it came with 6 pieces. They are super crispy. The mango lassi was so good. It is like a very thick smoothie and taste like you’re biting into a mango! It’s definitely something to order just as a refreshing drink or as a sweet treat after you eat.

Derek Corzine

Delicious food...mediocre service My wife and I went to Pista Express for lunch. We had a bit of a hard time finding it until we realized it was actually inside a hotel. Once we got inside the hotel, we just picked a door and went in as there were no signs. We were seated in an area that looks like it also doubles as the hotel breakfast area and ordered our food. The VEGETABLE SAMOSAS tasted fantastic. Unfortunately, the mint chutney lacked a bit of flavor but was still good. The tamarind chutney was good although I'm not a huge fan, but overall I was very pleased with our appetizer. My wife ordered one of the CHICKEN BIRYANI dishes which tasted excellent and had a very good spice level. The spice was a bit too much for her while I thought it was perfect. She definitely enjoyed it. I ordered the LAMB VINDALOO which was super flavorful and one of the better ones I've had in recent years. Spiced perfectly and the lamb was tender. The GARLIC NAAN was also excellent and full of flavor CONS: The service wasn't very good and the staff needs to pay better attention. My vindaloo was brought out first without rice. I asked if it came with it and the server said yes. A few minutes later, they brought out the biryani and I asked about my rice again. I was told it was being prepared. Nearly 10 minutes go by and I see the server walking around looking at his phone. Finally I go up to the front, ring the bell, and asked where my rice was. He seemed surprised and a bit embarrassed that he forgot and brought it out immediately but by this time, my food was already getting cold. Overall, it was really good with sizable portions and I would recommend coming here, but the lack of service would definitely steer people away from ever coming back

Kendra Garcia

The workers were kind and asked us how everything was. He wasn’t overbearing always coming to the table, but did it once just to see if we liked it. They give you a lot of food. I got the spicy chicken tikka masala (second picture) they give you a lot of sauce for the rice. My fiancé got the butter chicken and gave it an 10/10! (First photo) And we got garlic naan (third photo), it came with 6 pieces. They are super crispy. The mango lassi was so good. It is like a very thick smoothie and taste like you’re biting into a mango! It’s definitely something to order just as a refreshing drink or as a sweet treat after you eat.

I ordered chicken baryani it was done with a tie and a leg. It was good but I felt it dry! I had a hard time finding place because is inside the hotel and there is no signs on the outside. Place is clean and the guy is very polite. They actually share the breakfast area from Beaumont hotel.

VIPER634

I ordered chicken baryani it was done with a tie and a leg. It was good but I felt it dry! I had a hard time finding place because is inside the hotel and there is no signs on the outside. Place is clean and the guy is very polite. They actually share the breakfast area from Beaumont hotel.

I did not know a place’s food could change so drastically in such short time span. Over a past one, I have had placed multiple orders where the food was extremely spicy despite of ordering moderate spice level. Yesterday food being the worst possible. My friend wanted to have Indian food, I suggested this place. They literally sent zero to half cooked biryani. Naan were more like ready made heated one. Guys it is time for a change. My reason for it choose in the first place is below. Since I am not allowed to write more than one review I was forced to edit this. A while ago, It was an official lunch. The staff are courteous and offered us some suggestions about the food for the first timers. The food is definitely authentic especially malai kofta and garlic naan. Godley served us who knows his job.

Vasudha Vedula

I did not know a place’s food could change so drastically in such short time span. Over a past one, I have had placed multiple orders where the food was extremely spicy despite of ordering moderate spice level. Yesterday food being the worst possible. My friend wanted to have Indian food, I suggested this place. They literally sent zero to half cooked biryani. Naan were more like ready made heated one. Guys it is time for a change. My reason for it choose in the first place is below. Since I am not allowed to write more than one review I was forced to edit this. A while ago, It was an official lunch. The staff are courteous and offered us some suggestions about the food for the first timers. The food is definitely authentic especially malai kofta and garlic naan. Godley served us who knows his job.

The service was very slow. People who arrived after us received their food first. When we did order, both dishes were very bland. One was supposed to be Dal off the vegetarian menu, but a potato based dish in yellow curry came out instead. The Dal on the menu contains black lentils! When mentioned to the server he acted like we were dumb and explained that it was Dal and they only have one color of lentil and proceeded to mess with the spoon in the dish to try and show me I was mistaken. But upon eating it, it was definitely potato, no lentil. My boyfriend ordered chicken tiki masala and it was in a green sauce. Never seen that before! We also ordered medium spice level. We over heard the same server try to talk another table out of ordering hot spice. When the food came out, there was no spice, no flavor. Overall both the chicken tiki masala and supposed "dal" were vastly under seasoned. We found out when we went to pay the check that the server changed the spice level to mild. We did not request the alteration. The bill was $42 after both dishes, two cans of coke, and an order of naan. NOT WORTH THE PRICE!!!!!

Today I happen to go to the restaurant for the first time as I was visiting from Connecticut. I was craving for Samosa chat but out of my surprise it was the worst chat ever with lots of salt and no chutney or taste ever. It merely look like a salty salon rather than a channa chart. And even size of samosa was small

Camryn

The service was very slow. People who arrived after us received their food first. When we did order, both dishes were very bland. One was supposed to be Dal off the vegetarian menu, but a potato based dish in yellow curry came out instead. The Dal on the menu contains black lentils! When mentioned to the server he acted like we were dumb and explained that it was Dal and they only have one color of lentil and proceeded to mess with the spoon in the dish to try and show me I was mistaken. But upon eating it, it was definitely potato, no lentil. My boyfriend ordered chicken tiki masala and it was in a green sauce. Never seen that before! We also ordered medium spice level. We over heard the same server try to talk another table out of ordering hot spice. When the food came out, there was no spice, no flavor. Overall both the chicken tiki masala and supposed "dal" were vastly under seasoned. We found out when we went to pay the check that the server changed the spice level to mild. We did not request the alteration. The bill was $42 after both dishes, two cans of coke, and an order of naan. NOT WORTH THE PRICE!!!!!