The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

  3.9 (1949 reviews)
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

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About the Business

Specialties

While others have tried to imitate it, there is only one Original Ninfa's, where Mama Ninfa singlehandedly launched the national fajita craze when she decided to serve her grilled, sliced beef into her handmade flour tortillas. Executive Chef Alex Padilla continues her high standards today, serving signature favorites like Mama Ninfa's Famous Taco al Carbon and Fajitas. Other not-to-be-missed dishes include Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Crispy Calamari Mexicana, Handmade Tamales, Cochinita Pobil, Shrimp Diablo, and Padilla's critically acclaimed Fajita Burger.

History

Established in 1973.

Original Ninfa's on Navigation is one of Houston's most treasured landmarks and food destinations. Named for the original owner Mama Ninfa Laurenzo, her standards for servingguests the highest quality, fresh Tex-Mex foods have been carried on by her loyal staff - several of whom have worked there for over two decades. Purchased by Legacy Restaurants in 2007, owner Niel Morgan and Chef Alex Padilla keep the spirit and qualities that make the Original Ninfa's the icon it is alive, while continuing to refresh, update and offer guests the best possible Original Ninfa's experience. Located in Mama Ninfa's house in the shadow of downtown Houston and Minute Maid Park, the restaurant features two intimate dining areas, a main dining area, an enclosed year round patio and an al fresco covered patio and bar. Guests can watch the Original Ninfa's famous handmade tortillas being rolled and cooked as they enter the restaurant.

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Alex P.

Manager

Chef Alex Padilla brings his Central American roots, his love of regional Mexican cuisine, and his formal training at San Francisco's Boulevard, one of the top rated restaurants in the country, to his cuisine at the Original Ninfa's on Navigation.  He celebrates the tradition on Mama Ninfa Laurenzo's Mexican cuisine in signature dishes like her famous Fajitas while offering his guests the breadth of regional Mexican cuisine in dishes like the Cochinita de Pibil.   His years spent in California are reflected in the fresh ingredients he sources locally whenever possible.

(713) 228-1175

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Mexican near Houston, Texas, United States

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2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003

 
 

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