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At 3 Chiles in Houston, Texas, you can experience the warmth of authentic Mexican cuisine in a welcoming ambiance that fosters a sense of community. Our signature dishes are designed to transport your taste buds back to the heart of Mexico, with standout options like lamb barbaco...

3 Chiles

Mexican · Houston

4.1 · 1,040 reviews Google
Yelp 3.5 (13)

About 3 Chiles

At 3 Chiles in Houston, Texas, you can experience the warmth of authentic Mexican cuisine in a welcoming ambiance that fosters a sense of community. Our signature dishes are designed to transport your taste buds back to the heart of Mexico, with standout options like lamb barbacoa machete and tacos,...

At 3 Chiles in Houston, Texas, you can experience the warmth of authentic Mexican cuisine in a welcoming ambiance that fosters a sense of community. Our signature dishes are designed to transport your taste buds back to the heart of Mexico, with standout options like lamb barbacoa machete and tacos, beef fajitas, and borrego. Pair your meal with one of our expertly crafted cocktails or indulge in a hearty breakfast or lunch option. Known for our fast service and convenient features, including curbside pickup, delivery, and wheelchair accessibility, we're the perfect choice for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner. Our friendly staff will ensure you receive exceptional service, making your dining experience truly unforgettable.

What Customers Say About 3 Chiles

3 Chiles is known for its authentic Mexican BBQ, especially the barbacoa de borrego (lamb). Customers rave about the flavor and tender tortillas. Some note slow service and loud music, but many find the food worth the wait. Javier and Carina are mentioned for excellent service.

Popular Dishes

barbacoa de borrego (7) consomé (3) tacos quesadilla birria de Borrego beef fajitas pastor machete

Best For

Families Locals Groups Casual

Tip: Be prepared for a wait, especially if you don't order the barbacoa de borrego. Some find the music too loud.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet Trendy 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about 3 Chiles

3 Chiles is located at 2506 W Mt Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77038, Houston.
3 Chiles offers mexican cuisine.
3 Chiles has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
3 Chiles offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at 3 Chiles based on customer reviews are: barbacoa de borrego, consomé, tacos, quesadilla, birria de Borrego.
3 Chiles is ideal for families, locals, groups, casual dining.
3 Chiles is known for its authentic Mexican BBQ, especially the barbacoa de borrego (lamb). Customers rave about the flavor and tender tortillas. Some note slow service and loud music, but many find the food worth the wait. Javier and Carina are mentioned for excellent service.
Be prepared for a wait, especially if you don't order the barbacoa de borrego. Some find the music too loud.
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3 Chiles Houston Reviews

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Reviews (25)
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Moreno Family

Amazing barbacoa. Super authentic. It took a while to get our order but I had a couple of micheladas and basket of chips while I waited.

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Christie Going

Great food, friendly staff, even met the owner as we were leaving. Highly recommend! Go early or you might have to wait.

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Alma Deleon

Father in law has been wanting authentic barbacoa (de borrego) so we came to try Tres chiles for his birthday. We were seated immediately and service was quick and friendly. The food was tender and flavorful and the portion size was generous. We also ordered aguas frescas horchata, and piña, which were some of the best we've ever had. The owner Mr. Javier was seen helping the wait staff to quickly serve the guest and even walked around and checked in on every table to make sure everyone was doing good. He personally shook our hands and introduced himself, genuinely the nicest guy, even held the door open for my father-in-law (who is in a walker). We will be back very soon.

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Kima

Tres Chiles is a welcoming restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine full of rich, traditional flavors. The menu features tacos, enchiladas, seafood dishes, and house specialties prepared with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for family meals or casual dining. Friendly staff provide attentive service, making each visit enjoyable. A great spot for anyone craving flavorful Mexican food in a relaxed setting.

Juan Triste
Juan Triste

Honestly, we had to travel from New Orleans, La. Just to taste this authentic Mexican BBQ! It was definitely worth it. We'll be back soon for a whole lamb. Service was excellent and the atmosphere is enjoyable. The flavor and quality of the BBQ exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended. 🌮😋👍

Nuran Kanat
Nuran Kanat

Great taste,cheakpeas soup and barbecue are very delicious

Rudy Martinez
Rudy Martinez

I had the barbacoa and a quesadilla at Tres Chiles, and both were delicious. I highly recommend Tres Chiles in North Houston—authentic Mexican food with excellent service!

Clarita Gonzalez
Clarita Gonzalez

It was worth our drive , Javiers’ customer service skills just added to the amazing atmosphere. The food was on point many more blessings 💝

Mentor Communication
Mentor Communication

I had a wonderful experience at this hotel! The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, but what truly stood out was the food — absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Every meal felt fresh and carefully prepared, from breakfast to dinner. The restaurant staff were polite and attentive, and the service was quick. I especially loved the variety on the menu — both local and international dishes were cooked perfectly.

bernice navarro
bernice navarro

Awesome place to go eat the best beef fajitas and borrego! This place is legit in that they cook old and very authentic Mexican food! We went on a Saturday and they had live music and great specials on the Mexican beer and some of the food! We wanted something different than what we normally get in Katy and glad we came here. The way they cook the borrego is what drew us here. Check them out on TikTok or instagram! We met the owner and took pictures with him!

No Lies
No Lies

I highly recommend this place and their food very delicious, I had to tried their birria de Borrego, Mr. Javier was very helpful nice and attentive with all his customers, waiters and waitress are very nice too, it's really worth the waiting they have live music 🎶 is a busy place so you know. We really enjoy our this here

Kevin Lang
Kevin Lang

Unbelievably good food, amazing service (Gracias Carina!), and homey/comfortable atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back, to torture the staff with my terrible Spanish! Thanks for an amazing meal, folks!

Alex Flores
Alex Flores

Stopped by to see about their barbacoa de borrego. Must say I was impressed. Got the 3 taco special of the day. And they were delicious, definitely recommend this place of you like lamb barbacoa. Waitress was busy, but still kept checking in to see if I needed anything. They also make their own chips, and the salsa sure had a good kick to it too.

Federico Lopez-Conde
Federico Lopez-Conde

The Best of the Best in Houston, the barbacoa taste is just amazing, you have to try it. The wait to be served is worth it. My advise is that the music is too loud.

Hallea Ward
Hallea Ward

Came here after reading about it in Texas Monthly and it did not disappoint!!! Incredible incredible lamb barbacoa machete and tacos!! The corn tortillas were so tender and had a great corn flavor too. We don’t speak very much Spanish and everyone was very helpful, service was better than we get at $$$$ restaurants. I saw a comment talking about things being gamey but I would say they just taste like really delicious and slow roasted lamb. Can’t rate this place high enough!!

Gloria Islas
Gloria Islas

Food was really tasty!! Flavors as advertised ! Family atmosphere and DJ was playing Sunday after 4pm Consomé was great and dinner portion is enough to feed 2 The only downside is that you have to wait to be seated and then wait again to be served , unless you order barbacoa de borrego, which has no waiting time

Delia Perez
Delia Perez

Small in size but Huge in taste! 💯% recommend the consomé and barbacoa de borrego(lamb). Service was excellent your greeted with a smile and served promptly. Everything about the food was on point from the tasty and non greasy bárbacoa to the tasty perfect consomé. The toppings and salsas were fresh and perfect. Will return soon!

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Abogado Manuel Acosta

I must admit the place was unimpressive after viewing the videos on Instagram. On the video you see were the barbacoa is supposedly cooked. You also see what would appear to be the garden we're you would be sitting and eating freshly taken barbacoa from the hole pit. Unfortunately, when you arrive to tres chiles it is a restaurant in a run down strip mall. As you walk in, there are heads of hunted deer and old tables. Positive, the high energy and attentiveness of the wait staff. And then the barbacoa. I thought it was good, well prepared. But not one of the best I had. It is still great to have lamb barbacoa in Houston. I think the disappointment of not seeing the pits or what would appear to be the restaurant as in their Instagram had something to do with not enjoying the meal as much.

Lucy Vazquez
Lucy Vazquez

No wait. Food is good and home made flavor but coffee got cold waiting for creamer. Friendly staff.

Ernesto Guzman
Ernesto Guzman

Food was good but the experience could have been better. I'm not sure but I believe it is a family owned and run business and not all show the owners passion. When you work at your family's business your an employee please be on your toes and help the customer with great service so your business grows. A bit more hustle please..other than that very good

M. Villela
M. Villela

We came and tried the barbacoa and the pastor. The agua frescas were really good. The pastor was delicious. It had a good taste and was very moist. The barbacoa was horrible. It had no taste. Someone else said it tastes like bland boiled meat and it's true. I can't believe this place has so many good reviews for their barbacoa. We had to add a lot of salt and salsa to eat it and they only give 3 tortillas.

Julian Tobar
Julian Tobar

Got there prior to the 12pm rush and there was a line. Unfortunately they don't cook the Barbacoa on premises which i really wanted to see. Second my waitress would just disappear , not to attend other tables or man the door ... just disappear , I ended up calling others to help me get more water another drink and limes The salsa on the table just didn't have any flavor , unless just plain heat was the intent. The blue tortilla quesadia was again..bland , my gordita masa was well over cooked but the stuffing was really good All in all I'm not sure about the wait to me it fell flat 😑

EAT SLEEP TRAVEL
EAT SLEEP TRAVEL

First time try out, always down to try a hole in the wall. Never know if they will be gems or come up short. In this case, it's an ok place. However, flavors were lacking. Great for a budget stop, big serve plating, but don't expect it to blow you away or be your next favorite stop. We tried the Gordita's, which in our case was over cooked. The outside was more of a hard chip. Thoroughly enjoyed the quesadilla Birria tacos w the roux. While I'm sure someone will enjoy the salsa's. Only one tasted worth while. Couldn't pass up the chance, with the name Tres Chiles, you have to try it all. Hope it helps. Until next time.

virginia lozano
virginia lozano

We went on a cold (46 degree) day. To my surprise, it was cold inside the restaurant. It's like they don't believe in heaters. All the food was slightly warm (except for the parillada). The parillada was missing guacamole, salad, and limes. We also ordered the borrego meat. My taste buds did not like. It tasted very wild without any flavor. The best thing was their cafe de olla. Even though the coffee was luke warm.....it was good. Not worth the price, drive, or effort.

Luis Perez
Luis Perez

After seeing the Instagram post, I came to check this place out, but the machete tasted like nothing! The menudo didn't have any menudo and the beef broth didn't have any vegetables. I didn't like this place!

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2506 W Mt Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77038

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8AM-8:30PM
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People typically spend 25 min to 1.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 346-570-5961

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