Authentic Mexican Street Food

A Tribute to the Street Markets of Mexico

URBE, meaning "city," is a soulful exploration of the diverse culinary landscapes found throughout Mexico. Located in Houston's Uptown Park, our restaurant is a deliberate departure from fine dining, embracing the energetic spirit of a fast-casual mercado. Founded by Restaurateur Tracy Vaught and James Beard Award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega, URBE honors the heritage of Mexico City, Oaxaca, Jalisco, and Puebla. Whether you are searching for the best Houston Mexican food restaurants for a quick lunch or a lively dinner with frozen margaritas, our space invites you to slow down and savor the purest forms of authentic Mexican cuisine.

The mercado is open: Taco Tuesday, Steak Night Wednesday, happy hour Tuesday–Friday 4–6 PM, a late-night reverse happy hour, Saturday brunch and a Sunday Brunch Buffet with live music by Rumba Maya.

From Tacos al Pastor to Fresh Churros & Café de Olla

Mexican street food is "slow food" served fast — dishes prepared in home kitchens using generations-old family recipes and served in urban areas to residents and workers on the move. At URBE, we bring these traditions to life with hand-crafted tortillas, made-from-scratch cheeses and salsas, hand-rolled tamales, baked-in-house conchas, locally roasted coffee and a cocktail program that leans into bold market flavors. The only difference is that, unless you are in a rush, we invite you to linger and enjoy! As one of the premier Mexican restaurants in Houston, URBE serves lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch, and we are always ready to make a hand-shaken-table-side margarita for you and your crew!