Decided to come for lunch and ordered a special listed at for $12.99. It was good and the service was great served with a smile. The establishment was clean and cool during the hot summer heat. The aqua Fresca’s was really good for $5 large and not too sweet. I would come here again for a quick bite and try another dish. I would rate the free chips and salsa 7.5 out of 10.

Of all the great Mexican restaurants in Houston, this La Tapatia on S. Gessner is my favorite. The food is always very fresh, prepared well, and presented nicely from the appetizers to the sizzling fajitas and everything in between. The atmosphere is very warm, comfortable, and accommodating, whether singing Happy Birthday to a customer you never met or watching your favorite sports on the many TV's and cheering with a fellow fan at the bar. But what really keeps me coming back besides the food and margaritas is the service. All of the wait staff is so friendly and attentive, whether dining at a table or booth or being wonderfully taken care of by Adry when sitting at the bar. But what really shines and stands out is the manager, Ponce. He is so attentive, friendly and makes sure all of you and your guests' needs are met and with a smile. He introduces himself, checks on you and your party, makes sure you are being taken care of by the staff, and checks on the kitchen. He is the glue that holds it all together. He also jumps in and will wait on tables or bar customers when the place gets really busy, which is rare these days, even in 5-star establishments. He is always so nice and friendly and will make sure you have an enjoyable experience. Besides everything else, Ponce keeps me coming back!!!