Offering Tex-Mex, Asian and American flavors, Kfir Azaria, the owner of Mexicano, said he doesn’t want the restaurant’s title to be the only type of food available.

What’s special about it

Located in the center of Houston’s Jewish community, Mexicano serves a variety of food that is kosher, which means that it adheres to the Jewish dietary law.

Azaria previously opened the kosher pizzeria Rafaello Pizza & Coffee in 2024 and said he wanted to open a second restaurant that allows the Jewish community in Houston to eat meat, as dairy and meat are prohibited from being consumed together in Jewish culture.

On the menu

One of the restaurant’s most popular items is the America Mix, a type of burrito with spiced chicken breast and chopped skirt steak.

Priced at $21, the America Mix includes spiced chicken breast and finely chopped skirt steak. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)
Priced at $21, the America Mix includes spiced chicken breast and finely chopped skirt steak. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)

For customers craving Mexican, the menu also lists enchiladas and beef or chicken tacos for $16 each.

Featured on the Little Mexico section of the menu, the beef tacos order includes three tacos with beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)
Featured on the Little Mexico section of the menu, the beef tacos order includes three tacos with beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)

Additionally, Mexicano features kebabs, burgers and toast naknik, which is a popular Israeli dish similar to a hot dog.

The menu concludes with a list of side dishes, including fries, onion rings and fried cauliflower, as well as a Little Asia section that features fried rice and noodles.

A bowl of Mexicano's Asian noodles costs $15 and is mixed with cabbage, carrots, celery, bean sprouts, green onions and mushrooms. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)
A bowl of Mexicano's Asian noodles costs $15 and is mixed with cabbage, carrots, celery, bean sprouts, green onions and mushrooms. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)