» Molina's Cantina - Washington

Since 1941, the Molina family has been bringing the true taste of Tex-Mex to hungry Houstonians. Start with the Buenos Tiempos Platter, a sampling of flautas, quesadillas, nachos, guacamole and chili con queso. It serves four. There's also the Nancy Ames Special Nachos, named after a local celeb and long-time Molina family friend. Got a really big appetite? Try the Mexico City Dinner. It's so big they have to bring it out in shifts. You get a taco, an enchilada, a tostada, a tamale topped with chili, guacamole, chili con queso, rice, beans and flour tortillas for less than $10. Or maybe try the Cancun Shrimp Platter. It's an ample serving of jumbo shrimp stuffed with fresh jalapenos and white cheese, all wrapped in bacon and grilled. For something from north of the border try the old-fashioned hamburger or the grilled chicken breast sandwich. Desserts include sweet flan, delicate sopapillas and lucious homemade tres leches cake. All three locations have low-priced daily lunch specials and festive happy hours. Be sure to take advantage of both.