Felix Mexican Restaurant   

When customers have been regulars for more than 50 years, who can argue when they say this is the best Mexican restaurant in Houston? There's even a rumor that favorite tables have been left to family members in their wills! The comfort food of old Mexico highlights this low-key cocina, where the chile con queso is an addiction for locals and celebrities alike. Marge's entomatadas come with fresh tomato sauce rather than the usual chili gravy, and the margaritas are as frothy as the waves along Mexico's coast. The charm of Felix's lies in its loyalty to traditional recipes, like the chiles rellenos stuffed with spicy beef, pecans and plump raisins. Try the chicken mole, with its distinct chocolate flavor. Tacos, tamales and onion-covered fajitas come with the standard pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole, served with black or refried beans, tender rice and homemade tortillas. -- Lyn Foster