Houston · Tacos & Mexican food
The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation: Houston’s Famous Fajitas
Before fajitas became a Tex-Mex staple, Mama Ninfa was serving grilled skirt steak in warm tortillas here on Navigation. I have lived in Houston my whole life and somehow had never been, so I finally went to see whether the fajitas that made this place famous were actually worth the hype.
From my video published October 3, 2026.
What I ordered
Wood Fire Grilled Beef Skirt Steak
We ordered the medium portion of the Wood Fire Grilled Beef Skirt Steak, and this was the winner. I am very picky about fajitas because the meat can be flavorful but still tough and chewy. These were outstanding: soft, buttery, moist, and flavorful, with a nice char outside and pink inside. The steak was honestly the softest fajita meat I have had at a restaurant. The house-made tortillas were fresh and light too, so I loaded mine with steak, onions, bell peppers, guacamole, pico, queso, and salsa. Put the queso and salsa together and you get fireworks. I would definitely get these fajitas again.
Jalapeno Rellenitos
I didn’t care for the Jalapeno Rellenitos. I also waited too long to eat them, so the cheese hardened up—that part was my fault. I would not get them again.
Chile Con Queso with chorizo
This queso was the bomb. It was creamy and cheesy without feeling overly heavy, and the chorizo added a little spice and richness without making it too oily. The chips were hot, crispy, and tasted freshly made, with a softer texture that reminded me of a pork rind. Ask for the spicy salsa too: it had a real kick, but it was manageable and full of tomato, cilantro, and onion flavor. I genuinely liked both the red and green sauces, which is rare for me at Tex-Mex places.
La Morita Mocktail
I almost ordered the Mockarita, but our waitress recommended the La Morita, so I listened. It had blackberries, mint, lime, and Topo Chico. The drink had a nice tang with acidity from the fruit, a little sweetness, and such a fresh mint flavor. It was beautiful and really refreshing with all the food.
Tres leches
We finished with the pina colada tres leches, and it was such a good ending to the meal. The cake was super moist, with pieces of pineapple and toasted almonds that brought a nutty crunch. I love tres leches, but a dry one is the worst; this one was not dry at all.
How much was it?
- Wood Fire Grilled Beef Skirt Steak: $42
- Jalapeno Rellenitos: $12
- Chile Con Queso: $13, plus $3 for chorizo
- La Morita Mocktail: $11
I forgot to check how much the tres leches was. Check the current Ninfa’s menu for up-to-date pricing before your visit.
My take
To be honest, I did not come in with high expectations, but I was taken back by how good the food was. The Wood Fire Grilled Beef Skirt Steak fajitas are absolutely what I would come back for. They were tender, charred, juicy, and packed with flavor, especially with the queso and salsa added in.
Restaurant details
Restaurant: The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation
Address: 2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003
Food: Tex-Mex
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