Jeremy Light

We absolutely loved the food and drinks here and the service was wonderful! We will definitely got again next time we are in Houston.

Eleanor Grace

We had a wonderful evening at Candente Mexican Restaurant while hosting my cousin visiting from Monterrey. The food was everything we hoped for — flavorful, generous, and beautifully plated. From the enchiladas smothered in rich chili gravy to the crispy flautas with fresh guacamole, every dish had that comforting Tex-Mex touch with authentic flair. The ceviche with avocado was light and refreshing, while the sizzling molcajete brought bold, smoky flavors to the table. Chips and queso were the perfect starter, and the rice and beans rounded everything out just right. The drinks made the evening even more special — the Mangonada, michelada Beer was a fun and refreshing twist, the Jalapeño Margarita had just the right amount of spice, and the Premium Mezcal was smooth and full of character. Service was warm and attentive, and the lively atmosphere made it the perfect setting to share stories, laugh, and enjoy a family evening together.

Samantha Marquez

Came here around 1pm on a Monday and we were seated right away. Our waiter was fast with bringing our chips and salsas out (delicious by the way!!), and we placed an order for brisket nachos - we had no idea they were half off on Mondays, so they came out to about $12.50. The dish was HUGE and it is definitely one of my fave appetizers now!!! The brisket had a great smoky flavor that paired really well with the cream, bbq sauce, and onions it came with. I got a burrito for my entree with chicken fajita, which came out to about $20. The burrito already had beans and rice inside of it, but the dish still came with a side of each. I chose the burrito to be topped with queso (included) and I wished I ordered it on the side because it was a little overpowering and drenched the burrito. Still, it was VERY tasty and I would definitely order it again. Would highly recommend this restaurant for a great food experience!

kristi higa

Fajita perfection! I’m not a fan of steak and I ate more steak than chicken. The chicken was delicious and the steak was cooked to perfection. I’m not sure a better fajita exists! The grilled onions may have changed my life. Perfect blend of flavors and textures. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Jacob Meidel

I only really review places I love, and I LOVED this place. If you’re an avid fan of Tex Mex this is a must-try. If you’re not, still try it, it’s that good. They’ve blended TexMex with BBQ (same ownership as Pitroom BBQ down the road, which is also must-try) and the brisket and ribs are all slow smoked. You can smell the difference as soon as you walk in and for meat lovers, it’s intoxicating. I highly recommend the Birria Tacos, both for taste and presentation (watch out for the orange sauce and try it first, because it’s HOT- comes on the side). Beef fajitas (regular skirt steak is what we had) were also delicious. Our server also recommended the Brisket Enchiladas but we had just had BBQ the day before so we decided it was for “next time”. The menu feels chef inspired which is normally lacking from most Tex Mex places. I really enjoyed that! We sat on the patio which stays cool even on a 90+ degree day. Easy parking in a garage on site (and some on street) but not sure if it’s so easy on a busy evening as we came around Sunday at 12:30. Garage clearance 6’ 6” so good for oversized vehicles as long as they’re not lifted.

Kristina Zhegunova

We couldn’t finish three dishes, even though we were starving! This place is famous for its meat dishes in Tex-Mex style, but we decided to try the fish ceviche, vegetable quesadilla, and shrimp fajitas. Everything was fresh, delicious, and — as mentioned — huge! The restaurant itself is spacious and was packed with people. Our waiter was kind, knowledgeable about the menu, and gave us great recommendations. Even though they don’t serve tea, she suggested hot water with lemon for me, which turned out to be perfect. We’d definitely recommend this place to friends!

+3

Second time here. Host staff on point. The server was cordial with an exhausted demeanor. Still tipped her $35 on the $207.10 bill for 3. Food runner left plate under warming lamps too long so, crispy taco was...not. Enchilada cheese dried into rice. Today's experience did not compare to initial one.

Food was great. The menu had some very interesting items like brisket enchiladas.(update) I've been back almost once per week in the last month and a half. I have not been disappointed.

My neighbor and I visited Candente Restaurant in Bellaire,TX 2/6/2026. The atmosphere was very pleasant and lively. Our waitress Taylor was the best. She talked me into the Tres Leches cake. The way she described it sounded delicious and different from other's I had eaten. The cake did not disappoint. It was a 10 out of 10. I had the taco salad with ground beef and no cheese. I would have preferred more greens other than the lone iceberg lettuce. Otherwise okay. I preferred not to use the salad dressing. I may return especially for the cake and to try a different item on the menu.

Kim Warren

Flavor was great. Meat is fantastic, but small portions. Service was just good, nothing special. Wait was 30 minutes, but hostess was not texting customers when their table was ready. Two sets of customers were passed over in addition to us. Hostess staff did not do a good job.

Jason Bennett

Candente. A name that sounds like it could be a telenovela villain, but instead delivers bold Tex-Mex fire with a side of char-grilled ambition. From the jump, this place felt like the kind of spot where tortillas are sacred, tequila flows freely, and nobody’s allowed to leave hungry—or emotionally unfulfilled. Let’s talk brisket nachos. Good grief. These things didn’t come to play—they came to conquer. Smoky, cheesy, piled high, and unapologetically extra. Every chip carried the weight of brisket, melty cheese, and the soul of Texas BBQ. If nachos had a hall of fame, these would be the Jordan-era Bulls. Then came the medium skirt steak fajitas, which were good, not great. Flavor? Yes. Char? Present. Tenderness? Eh… let’s say the steak had commitment issues. It just didn’t want to break up with my molars. Still tasty, just a bit more workout than I bargained for. But let’s not stop there—because we upgraded like fajita royalty. • Quail: Delicate, smoky, and probably hunted by candlelight in a mesquite forest. • Chile Relleno: A bold, cheesy middle finger to moderation. • Chili Lime Shrimp: Tangy, juicy, and basically a vacation in every bite. • And the other shrimp add-on? Imagine a Texas Twinkie got a little spicy, fell in love with the Gulf Coast, and showed up stuffed with shrimp instead of cream. It was weird. It was wonderful. It was gone in 10 seconds. Final verdict: 4.5 stars, rounding up for vibes, nacho excellence, and the sheer audacity of that shrimp-stuffed fever dream. Would I return? Without hesitation. Would I drag friends along while swearing the brisket nachos will change their lives? Already scheduling it. Candente, you’re a meat-fueled, Tex-Mex fever dream—and I mean that in the best way.

+7

Owen Dabek

This is a nice little place. The vide is laid back and chic, but you can see a little wear and tear on the decor. The menu has a lot of options and the brisket really is the star of the show. The nachos and enchiladas were superb. The portion sizes were great too. You could totally share a dish with two people. The service was pretty fast as well.

+5

Tamaraa Hubbard

The food was good nice smoky flavor on the ribeye fajitas. The drinks were good as well the service was ok. This place was very very busy. If I lived in the area I would definitely go back but I wouldn't make the drive to come here to be honest its like your run of the mill tex mex restaurant across Houston

S. L.

This place is definitely over priced... but the food is really good! We ordered nachos, ceviche, and the fajita parilla. The fajita was very tender and flavorful. My family would come back. Service was ok, our waiter misinformed us about drinks, didn't seem to know the menu well, but she was nice overall. Atmosphere was awesome!!

jared dornak

We came here for lunch and had very high expectations. The atmosphere is really nice. however, we sat at a table and waited for a server for just about 30 to 45 minutes. When the food finally came out it was good, but it was not worth a 45 minute wait.

+8

The Atmosphere was great! We enjoyed the outdoor music in the patio, the host was friendly, but apart from that everything else was average. The sever was not attentive at all, and the food was average. We had a chile con queso, was extremely watery and I ordered the brisket enchiladas because a lot of people had said they were good. In all honesty they were not as good as expected. My daughter had ordered the chicken quesadilla and she mentioned that it was spicy. More than likely we won’t be visiting again.

Hostess was not friendly 3/10 Beautiful location. Restaurant is lovely and the outdoor patio is beautiful 10/10 Drinks were nothing special and over priced 4/10 Salsa was very flavorful. Would have liked either the salsa or chips to have been warm 7/10 Had the lunch 2 for $19 chicken tostada and chick enchilada verde. Nice presentation. it was ok 7/10 Our server had no personality, she did just enough. Never gave her name, no pleasantries ' Have you been here before?' ' How's your day?' Nothing! Didn't come back to see if we needed anything else. *thin girl with ponytail and tats She needs a crash course in customer service I could only leave 10% 2/10 I will come back to give it another shot as I loved sitting on the patio.