Alma
Greater Heights, Houston
Restaurant in Houston, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Alma is a strong pick for casual Heights Tex-Mex when fajitas, margaritas, easy group ordering are the point. At about $25 per person, it is better suited to relaxed birthdays, family meals, takeout nights, low-pressure dates than formal celebrations or chef-driven dining.
About Alma
Alma in Houston is a casual choice for Tex-Mex and Mexican cooking centered on fajitas, enchiladas suizas, margaritas. The details are straightforward: a casual dress code and an approachable price point of about $25 per person.
Use it when the group wants an easy Houston meal rather than a formal dining-room experience. The details point to a fajitas-and-margaritas venue with lunch listed Tuesday–Friday and evening hours most open days, plus weekend hours that begin in the morning.
Book it for fajitas and margaritas, not a formal night out
The reason to go is not ceremony. The reason is a Tex-Mex and Mexican format with a clear center of gravity. Fajitas are a main draw, with enchiladas suizas also listed among the signature dishes. Margaritas are part of the venue’s cuisine description, so Alma makes sense for a casual meal.
Keep expectations aligned with the details. This is best framed as a relaxed fajita-and-margarita choice rather than a formal dining-room pick. Dress can stay casual, which makes it useful for weekday meals or weekend plans in Houston.
Plan around the hours
Alma is closed on Monday. Hours list Tuesday–Thursday from 11:00 AM–10:00 PM, Friday from 11:00 AM–11:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM–11:00 PM, Sunday from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM. Lunch is listed Tuesday–Friday from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
For planning, the appeal is the casual format: Tex-Mex and Mexican dishes that work for an easy Houston meal.
Who should choose it now
Choose Alma if the group wants casual Tex-Mex and Mexican food in Houston and a fajita-first meal at about $25 per person. It is a straightforward fit when fajitas, enchiladas suizas, margaritas, casual dress, value matter most. For broader planning around the city, use our full Houston restaurants guide, or cross-check plans with our full Houston bars guide, our full Houston hotels guide, our full Houston wineries guide, our full Houston experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2203 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
- Website
- almalatinaonline.com
- Phone
- +17138615115
Venue details
Ambiance
Informal neighborhood Mexican spot in the Greater Heights with a casual, lively atmosphere centered around fajitas, margaritas, and tequila-focused bar service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- fajitas
- enchiladas suizas
Planning details
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Alma accommodate groups?
Alma can make sense for a casual group meal if the plan is Tex-Mex and Mexican food at about $25 per person. It is best framed as a relaxed Houston option for fajitas, enchiladas suizas, margaritas rather than a formal dining room.
What should a first-timer know about Alma?
Go in expecting Tex-Mex and Mexican fajitas in a casual setting. The main appeal is the casual style, the $25 per person price point, hours that include lunch Tuesday–Friday from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Is Alma good for solo dining?
Alma can work for a straightforward meal in Houston if you want a casual Tex-Mex format at about $25 per person. Listed lunch hours run Tuesday–Friday from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
What are alternatives to Alma in Houston?
If you want a different mood or menu, compare it with other Houston dining options. Alma is the better fit when fajitas, enchiladas suizas, margaritas, casual dress, value matter most.
