Irma's Southwest

4.8

709 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

For over 30 years, Irma’s Southwest and Irma’s Original have been staples in Houston’s downtown dining scene, bringing bold flavors and warm hospitality to the heart of the city. Led by Louis Galvan and the legendary Irma Galvan, a 2008 James Beard Award winner, we take pride in serving unforgettable Mexican cuisine with a Texas twist.

At Irma’s Southwest, you’ll find a casual yet elevated dining experience, featuring classic Mexican favorites like Mole, Pork Carnitas, and Chile Relleno, alongside unique Texas Wild Game specialties, including Axis Barbacoa, Wild Boar & Nilgai Tamales.

Whether you’re craving a hearty lunch, a quick bite before the game, or a full dinner experience, Irma’s Southwest is your go-to spot in downtown Houston. Come hungry, leave inspired.

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Location
1475 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002
Phone number
(713) 247-9651
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Irma Galvan

Private dining

El Jefe Rita$23.00
Don Julio, Grand Marnier, Jalisco 1562
Irma Rita$17.00
Socorro Blanco, Jalisco 1562, Irma's Lemonade
Skinny Juan "On Tap"$17.00
Cincoro Blanco, Jalisco 1562
Blanco Rita$17.00
Socorro Blanco, Jalisco 1562
Mezcal Rita$17.00
Ilegal Joven, Jalisco 1562
Grand Gold Frozen$17.00
Jose Cuervo Gold, Grand Marnier

Cocktails

Patron Texas Ranchwater$17.00
Patron Silver, Jalisco 1562, Lime, Topo Chico
Paloma "On Tap"$17.00
Dulce Vida Grapefruit InfusedTequila, Squirt, Grapefruit, Lime
American Old Fashioned$17.00
Angel's Envy Bourbon
Irma's Spiked Lemonade$17.00
Deep Eddy's Vodka, Irma's Famous Lemonade

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary$17.00
Revel 100% Agave Blanco Avila
Mexican Mimosa$14.00
Jalisco 1562, OJ, Segura Viudas Cava

What 709 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Irma's Southwest is a vibrant dining spot celebrated for its "great food and service." Guests rave about the "fantastic margaritas" and "authentic Northern Mexican cuisine." Ideal for pre-game dining, the atmosphere is inviting and lively. While some find it pricey, the "impeccable service" ensures a memorable experience.

709 Reviews

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Mattpatt
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Menu offers many unique options. Guacamole and Salsa was great to start and the Poblano Mole Chicken was terrific.
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Ebony
Dallas9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was extremely flavorful, particularly the sea bass! Post dinner espresso with an orange peel to set it off made for a delightful caffeinated treat!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Irma’s is a great downtown restaurant. We ate there before a Rockets game as it is easily walkable to Toyota Center or Minute Maid Park for that matter. The service was stellar, the food delicious and the atmosphere inviting. Will definitely go back when our activities take us downtown.
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CAPT Chris VIP
Houston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is stellar. Food is off-the-charts amazing. Both my wife and I have traveled and dined all over the world, including dining at many restaurants all over Central and South America. Irma’s Southwest is true to form and our favorite for wild game in Houston.
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Dustin
New Orleans4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Both my wife and I attest that Irma’s has the best guacamole we’ve had in Houston (or just about anywhere). Holy-guac-a-mole it was delicious! Highly recommend Irma’s!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Mexican martini was amazing 🍸food is always good as well.
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Bobby
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Food was outstanding, server recommendations are always spot-on.
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Stephan
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, dine in the bar for a more personal experience.
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Michael
Philadelphia83 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and great atmosphere. I highly recommend it, whether a family night out or a business dinner.
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Kimberley VIP
Salt Lake City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, friendly staff, our go to before or after a game. Way more accommodating than Vic and Anthony’s for Astros fans! Thanks Irma’s!
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FAQs

Irma's Southwest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 247-9651.

Irma's Southwest is rated 4.8 stars by 709 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

1475 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(713) 247-9651
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Wild Game, Tex-Mex
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Irma Galvan

Irma's Southwest

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Private dining

Private Events

Custom inquiry

Menu

Margaritas

El Jefe Rita$23.00

Irma Rita$17.00

Skinny Juan "On Tap"$17.00

Blanco Rita$17.00

Mezcal Rita$17.00

Grand Gold Frozen$17.00

Cocktails

Patron Texas Ranchwater$17.00

Paloma "On Tap"$17.00

American Old Fashioned$17.00

Irma's Spiked Lemonade$17.00

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary$17.00

Mexican Mimosa$14.00

What 709 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Irma's Southwest offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Irma's Southwest restaurant rated?

Is Irma's Southwest currently accepting reservations?

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