Best Mexican and Tex-Mex Restaurants in Richmond, TX

Richmond, TX — the county seat of Fort Bend County, about 30 miles southwest of downtown Houston along US-90A — has a Mexican restaurant scene that runs three distinct tracks: old-school Tex-Mex diners that have fed the county for decades, interior Mexican kitchens doing mole, birria, and cochinita pibil, and newer farm-to-fork spots that treat the tortilla as seriously as Houston's better city restaurants do. This guide covers all three, with every pick confirmed open as of October 2026.

Scope: This guide covers the City of Richmond plus the unincorporated Fort Bend County communities that carry a Richmond mailing address — ZIP codes 77406, 77407, and 77469. That includes Pecan Grove, Long Meadow Farms, Aliana, and the Grand Parkway corridor northwest of the historic city center. More on the neighborhoods in the areas/richmond guide and the living in Richmond guide.

How we chose

Ten restaurants made this list: a 64-year-old family counter still in its fourth generation, two kitchens doing interior Mexican cooking rarely found this far into the suburbs, four solid neighborhood Tex-Mex spots, and three additional picks that fill out the range from quick breakfast tacos to sizzling parrilladas. Every restaurant was confirmed open on its own official website or official Facebook page as of October 2026. Hours change; always check before you go.

The picks

Larry's Original Mexican Restaurant

116 E Highway 90 Alt, Richmond, TX 77406 · open daily, typically 7 am–9 pm

Larry's has been feeding Fort Bend County since 1960 and is now in its fourth generation of family ownership — making it one of the longest-running Mexican restaurants in the Houston metro. Come for breakfast: the Enchiladas Rancheras breakfast plate (enchiladas with eggs and chile gravy) and the machacado — scrambled eggs with shredded beef brisket — are the dishes regulars order before noon. The queso, guacamole, and combination plates hold up just as well for lunch and dinner. The dining room is Fort Bend history: simple, family-run, and still there after more than six decades.

Don't miss: the breakfast hour, when the room fills with regulars who have been coming since before the Grand Parkway existed.

Ferso's Mexican Cuisine

26440 FM 1093 Ste 490, Richmond, TX 77406 · closed Tuesdays

Ferso's is the place to go when you want cooking that reaches beyond Tex-Mex. The menu covers interior and regional Mexican: birria tacos served with their consommé for dipping, cochinita pibil (Yucatecan slow-roasted pork seasoned with achiote, traditionally pit-cooked overnight), carne a la tampiquena, and a chicken mole. The Sopa Azteca — a tomato-chipotle broth with tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese — is the soup to order here.

The insider detail: cochinita pibil is rare outside Houston's inner city. Ferso's makes it on the FM 1093 corridor, which is a genuinely surprising find for the area.

Las Mananitas Mexican Restaurant

9825 Mason Rd #240, Richmond, TX 77406 · in business since 2004, typically Mon–Thu 11 am–9 pm, Fri 11 am–10 pm, Sat–Sun from 9 am

Las Mananitas has been in the Aliana/Mason Road corridor since 2004 and offers one of the most complete menus in the area. The kitchen does quail, fish al vapor (steamed with vegetables and herbs), and mole enchiladas alongside the standard Tex-Mex combination plates. Handmade flour tortillas and charro beans come standard. Margarita flights are a feature on the bar side, and the restaurant brings in live music on Saturday evenings — call ahead or check the website for the schedule. This is the Richmond pick for a proper sit-down evening.

Red River Cantina

19220 W. Bellfort Blvd., Richmond, TX 77407 · open daily, typically Sun–Thu 11 am–9 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–10 pm

Red River Cantina leans into creative Tex-Mex: the slow-smoked brisket enchiladas are the standout, with enchilada sauce over properly smoked brisket rather than plain shredded beef. The enchiladas marisco — shrimp and scallops in a white wine cream sauce — works for the group that always has someone asking for seafood. Sizzling fajitas and carne asada anchor the rest of the menu. Weekend nights can get busy; the patio is worth requesting when the weather cooperates.

Pablo's Mexican Kitchen

9711 Mason Rd Ste 130, Richmond, TX 77407 · typically Mon–Thu 11 am–9 pm, Fri 11 am–10 pm, Sat–Sun from 10 am

Pablo's pitches itself as a farm-to-fork Mexican kitchen and backs it up with fresh handmade tortillas and locally sourced produce where possible. The crawfish quesadilla is the most Houston-specific item on the menu — a Gulf Coast Tex-Mex mashup you'll find in Fort Bend more readily than in most of the country. Weekend brunch starts at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday.

La Cocina

515 FM 359, Richmond, TX 77406 · typically Sun–Thu 11 am–8 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–9 pm

La Cocina makes its case on fajitas: sizzling iron platters, well-seasoned skirt steak, and the kind of char that only comes from a properly hot grill. The street-style carnita tacos are the other order worth knowing about. The FM 359 strip location is easy to find, with straightforward parking.

Tina's Mexican Grill & Cantina

503 FM 359 #118, Richmond, TX 77406 (Pecan Grove) · typically Mon–Thu 11 am–9 pm, Fri 11 am–10 pm, Sat–Sun from 9 am

Tina's is the Pecan Grove neighborhood anchor on FM 359, near the Highway 59 corridor. The signature fajitas and freshly made guacamole are the main draws; the weekend brunch menu adds breakfast tacos and egg plates. Friday and Saturday the kitchen stays open until 10 pm, making it the later-night option in this part of the county.

Los Gallitos Mexican Cafe

20420 Southwest Fwy, Richmond, TX 77469 · open daily, typically Sun–Thu 11 am–10 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–11 pm

Los Gallitos specializes in parrilladas — the mixed grill platters meant for sharing, with grilled meats, chorizo, shrimp, and cactus arriving on a sizzling iron platter with tortillas and condiments. Thursday fajita specials and Wednesday margarita deals are worth timing a visit around. This Southwest Freeway location puts it close to the Sugar Land border; the Sugar Land restaurant guide covers what else to add to a trip this direction.

Lopez Mexican Restaurant

7227 West Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, TX 77406 · typically Mon–Sat 11 am–9 pm, closed Sunday

The Lopez family has run Tex-Mex restaurants in the Houston metro for decades, and this Grand Parkway location is the Richmond outpost. The Enchiladas Verdes and Enchiladas Popeye are the signature plates; the value Triumph Trays work for a group.

Torchy's Tacos

4818 Waterview Town Center Dr Suite 500, Richmond, TX 77406 · Mon–Thu 10 am–10 pm, Fri 10 am–11 pm, Sat 9 am–11 pm, Sun 9 am–10 pm

Torchy's is an Austin-born chain, but it holds up in Richmond for a quick, reliable taco. The Trailer Park (fried chicken, chorizo, chopped bacon, with poblano sauce) and the Democrat (pulled pork, green chile, corn) are the two to order. Weekend mornings starting at 9 am make this the most convenient spot for a late-morning taco in the Aliana/Waterview area. For more taco options across Houston, see the best tacos in Houston guide.

Save this: a Richmond Mexican food route

Four stops, three styles. Use a rideshare between restaurants.

1. Start at Larry's Original (116 E Highway 90 Alt) — breakfast or early lunch. Get the machacado or the Enchiladas Rancheras breakfast plate. The four-generation story is worth asking about.
2. Drive to Ferso's (26440 FM 1093) for birria tacos with the consommé. Closed Tuesdays — plan ahead.
3. Stop at La Cocina or Tina's (both on FM 359, minutes apart) — order a margarita and the guacamole at whichever is less crowded.
4. End at Las Mananitas (9825 Mason Rd) if it's a Saturday evening — live music kicks in after dinner.

More eating in Richmond and Fort Bend

For the full picture of Richmond dining beyond Mexican food, see the best restaurants in Richmond guide. For Houston's broader Mexican dining scene, see best Mexican restaurants in Houston and best Tex-Mex in Houston. Sugar Land's scene is just east: Sugar Land restaurant guide. Building a Fort Bend day trip from Houston? The Day Trips From Houston guide covers the full circuit.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the oldest Mexican restaurant in Richmond, TX?

Larry's Original Mexican Restaurant, which has been open since 1960 and is now in its fourth generation of family ownership, according to the restaurant's own Facebook page.

Where can I find authentic interior Mexican food — not just Tex-Mex — in Richmond, TX?

Ferso's Mexican Cuisine (26440 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406) serves birria, cochinita pibil, and mole. Las Mananitas (9825 Mason Rd, Richmond, TX 77406) offers quail, fish al vapor, and mole enchiladas alongside its Tex-Mex plates.

How far is Richmond, TX from downtown Houston?

Richmond, TX is about 30 miles southwest of downtown Houston along US-90A (Highway 90 Alternate), roughly a 35-to-45-minute drive without heavy traffic.

Are there Mexican restaurants in Richmond, TX that serve breakfast?

Yes. Larry's Original Mexican Restaurant opens daily at 7 am and serves breakfast plates including machacado and Enchiladas Rancheras. Tina's Mexican Grill & Cantina serves weekend brunch from 9 am. Torchy's Tacos opens at 9 am on weekends (10 am weekdays) for tacos in the Aliana/Waterview area.

What is cochinita pibil, and where can I get it in Richmond, TX?

Cochinita pibil is a Yucatecan dish of pork slow-roasted with achiote (a red-orange spice paste), traditionally cooked overnight in a pit. Ferso's Mexican Cuisine at 26440 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406 serves it — one of the few spots in Fort Bend County that does.