Tex Mex restaurants are a dime a dozen here in Texas, especially in the Bay Area. You can’t turn your head without seeing a restaurant. Hidden in the corner of a local strip center (103 W Bay Area Blvd, ) Lies Webster’s best kept Treasure, Dos Ma ... more

Tex Mex restaurants are a dime a dozen here in Texas, especially in the Bay Area. You can’t turn your head without seeing a restaurant. Hidden in the corner of a local strip center (103 W Bay Area Blvd, ) Lies Webster’s best kept Treasure, Dos Mas. With all kind of franchises and big restaurants names like BJ’s and Jason’s Deli in the area, it’s really easy to miss this little place. But this little resultant packs one big wallop when it comes to customer service, taste and value. I do admit I’ve driven past this little resultant plenty of times, but last Friday I was so happy when we decided to stop in. We were seated as soon as we came in the door. The restaurant was not over crowded with Mexican embellishments you would find in every other restaurant. The feel was more of stepping into someone’s home. Chips and Homemade salsa soon followed as did our drink orders. As we read the menu we notice how cheap the prices were. I didn’t see many plates more then $10.00. Majority of the dishes ran about $7-$8.00, the selection was un-canning. So many items to choose from we had a hard time deciding. We decided to go with a combo plate and Beef Fajita Enchiladas. We were exquisitely satisfied. The beef fajita enchiladas melted in my mouth, the meat was so tender and so succulent it felt like paradise. It just savors in your mouth. The PERFECT Fajita meat! Most restaurant’s rice and beans are usually nothing to talk about but not here, they tasted so good, you know it was made fresh just for you. My husband had a combo plate that consisted of a cheese enchilada, beef taco, tamale, queso, tostada, rice and beans. Believe it or not my plate cost more then his did. He savored every little bite. Deliciously, tantalizing every taste bud, his plate was wiped clean. The portions were perfect, not too much that you would waste the food, and not too little where you would go away hungry. It was perfect. For 7 o’clock on a Friday night, the restaurant was pretty busy, but that didn’t stop the employees from giving us their undivided attention. We noticed they also had a happy hour consisting of a .99cent margarita. We saw a few local patrons kicking back with a margarita and some chips as they watched the ASTRO’s game on the TV in the corner. This restaurant is a place you can take the whole family. I’ve certainly give them two thumbs up. Dos Mas is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area and they will be seeing more of me there. Do not pass this place by. Stop in and discover for your self Webster’s hidden treasure, in DOS MAS! less

Amid the ocean of Tex-Mex restaurants throughout our area, variety and uniqueness is a bit tricky to come by. Refried beans are refried beans. Spanish rice is Spanish rice. There are only so many ways to fill a taco. And literally dozens of regional ... more

Amid the ocean of Tex-Mex restaurants throughout our area, variety and uniqueness is a bit tricky to come by. Refried beans are refried beans. Spanish rice is Spanish rice. There are only so many ways to fill a taco. And literally dozens of regional establishments tout fajitas as their signature menu item. What do you expect from a market overflowing with hundreds of Tex-Mex eateries? Thankfully, the vast majority of them are quite good. Don't you just love Houston? haha Well, our subject of review this week is, by no surprise, a legendary name in Tex-Mex throughout the Houston area. The Pappas Brothers have been delivering several brands of good food to the Bayou City palate for well over a quarter century. Their legacy goes back to family patriarch H.D. Pappas, a Greek immigrant who came to America in 1897 and opened restaurants throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas. His sons, Pete and Jim, started out with Pappas Refrigeration, a restaurant equipment business, before following in their dad's footsteps in 1976. Today, Pappas Restaurants continues Pete and Jim's tradition through the leadership of Jim's sons, Harris and Chris Pappas. That legacy boasts brands in seafood, steaks, Cajun cuisine, barbecue, and Tex-Mex. Pappasito's Cantina celebrates 23 years of award-winning Tex-Mex this coming week. With a menu full of traditional Tex-Mex and wildly unique flavors, the Pappas Brothers contribution to Mexican cuisine stands in a class all its own. Tacos, fajitas, flautas, tamales, grilled items and fresh tortillas are married with exotic sauces, salsas, peppers, cheeses, and vegetables to send the typical Tex-Mex to the next level. While the Pappasito's menu boasts such uniquely flavorful selections as Mexico City Style Chicken & Rice Soup, the Riviera spicy shrimp enchiladas Platillo, the Matamoros pork ribs & chicken fajitas special, and countless other dishes, we went for their trademark "Fajitas Famosas" to see how they sized up to some of our other fajita favorites. And, I must say, we were blown away! Pappasito's Fajitas Famosas are, first and foremost, the most tender fajitas we have ever eaten, anywhere. Our combination platter of chicken and beef fajitas dripped with juicy flavor. Our added sides of sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese came in generous portions. At first, we were disappointed to find only four fresh tortillas in our warmer. However, more tortillas were just a request away and that made every fajita piping hot and fresh! Every side, from the rice to the beans to the guacamole and pico de gallo, tingled with crisp, homemade freshness. I just cannot emphasize "fresh" and "flavorful" enough! This fajita feast greeted our appetites as if we were guests in a home rich with Tex-Mex cooking tradition. The restaurant, itself, has a wonderful open-air cantina feel. The restaurant, on that Saturday noontime hour, was packed. However, service was extremely prompt and courteous. Our waiter, Rudy, was a model of professionalism, courtesy, and excellent service. The level of quality, comfort, and service makes Pappasito's a very versatile choice for a business luncheon, dinner for two, or a finer family dinner outing. Prices at Pappasito's Cantina run noticeably higher than what you might find at most Tex-Mex restaurants. However, the food quality, service, and atmosphere wholly justify the extra bite into your wallet. The average cost of a dinner is still quite easy for most to afford, and well worth the splurge for those on a tight budget. Be mindful of Pappasito's specials they tend to run on a regular basis. less