Hugo's
10 expert reviews
“They’ve been serving thoughtful regional Mexican cuisine before that was a thing in upscale American dining. ”
– Tasting Table
Travel + Leisure
"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
Zagat
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
BlackBook
"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."
Gayot
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
Michelin Guide
"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."
Where
"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
The Infatuation
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
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hugo Ortega's eponymous spot in Montrose excels in upscale Mexican classics, like the made-from-scratch mole, a universal favorite." Full review
Frommer's
"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