Hugo's
10 expert reviews
“They’ve been serving thoughtful regional Mexican cuisine before that was a thing in upscale American dining. ”
– Tasting Table
"Housed in a 1925 structure built by well-known Houston architect Joseph Finger, Hugo's brings regional Mexican cuisine to the Montrose area." Full review
4.5
"This upscale Montrose Mexican is known for its "brilliantly executed", "modern" dishes "with a twist" and "kick-butt" margaritas "shaken at your table"." Full review
"Forget the chips, salsa, and fajitas at Hugo's. This restaurant is true Mexican cuisine and is not your usual Tex-Mex joint that you'd usually find in H-town."
15.0
"Born in Mexico City, chef Hugo Ortega worked his way through the Houston restaurant scene before opening Hugo's with his restaurateur wife, Tracy Vaught." Full review
"Hugo Ortega makes his dishes as close to authentic Mexican as you'll find in the US–barbocoa (lamb marinated in chiles), cobrito (roast goat) and several mole-laden meats."
"Hugo’s serves authentic Mexican cuisine, using fresh ingredients to create light and flavorful dishes that span all of the different regions of Mexico." Full review
9.0
"Hugo’s is a Montrose institution where you go when you want to eat a lot of Mexican food in a more upscale space - think chandeliers and lots of ivy." Full review
"Hugo Ortega's eponymous spot in Montrose excels in upscale Mexican classics, like the made-from-scratch mole, a universal favorite." Full review
"Celebrated chef Hugo Ortega pays homage to traditional regional dishes in a vibrant, contemporary setting with exposed brick walls, high tin ceilings, and warm yellow accents." Full review