Ninfa's

This is where it all started, where Mama Ninfa first stuffed chargrilled sliced beef into a handmade flour tortilla and launched the national fajita craze. The Original Ninfas on Navigation The Original Ninfas on Navigation was created by Mama Ninfa Laurenzo in 1973 after the death of her husband, John. She started by grilling skirt steak and serving it in tortillas from her familys struggling tortilla factory. The resulting dish Tacos al Carbon (which later became known as Fajitas) was the basis for Mama Ninfas legend in Houston and in the history of Tex-Mex cuisine. Mama Ninfa passed away in 2001, and in 2005, Legacy Restaurants purchased The Original Ninfas. In the ensuing years, Legacy and Executive Chef Alex Padilla have restored, updated, and improved The Original Ninfas. After almost 50 years in business, The Original Ninfas on Navigation is more popular than ever and still is serving The Best Mexican Food in Texas Since Texas was in Mexico!™ Houston restaurants can now offer to-go cocktails. Here are the best. Its 713 Day in H-Town, so lets celebrate a few things that Houston is known for Top 100 Houston Restaurant 2019: The Original Ninfas The Chews Best Chef on the Block: West Coast Competition The Worlds Best Fonduesand Queso, Too