David de la Mora, chef and co-owner of Nahui Seafood, said he opened the restaurant in August 2023 to offer his community quality seafood that would be accessible to the average consumer.
“We focus on offering Mexican seafood dishes focusing on our hardworking Mexican-American locals that work in landscaping, construction and in the kitchen and struggle to attain luxuries like seafood and yearn for their homeland’s seafood Mexican staples,” restaurant administrator David Valle said.
What's special about it
The family-owned restaurant is operated by The Woodlands area residents, husband and wife duo de la Mora and Ana Valle alongside their son, David Valle. Formerly located in Spring, David Valle said the eatery relocated to The Woodlands to better serve their community.
Nahui Seafood is a family owned restaurant operated by David Valle, Ana Valle and David de la Mora. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)
Just as Mexican beach Nahui Beach is known for its natural beauty, David Valle said Nahui Seafood celebrates that same spirit through fresh seafood, coastal flavors and a welcoming atmosphere that brings guests closer to the ocean with every visit.
The family-oriented atmosphere provides customers with a welcoming experience that enhances each customer's experience as they enjoy Mexican-inspired seafood. In addition to its dining options, the eatery offers a private room that can be reserved for special occasions.
The Pulpo Zarandeado ($35.60), a culinary pride of Nayarit, Mexico fish or seafood grilled over open flame and basted in a special sauce made with dried chiles, citrus, and a smoky touch. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)
Craving seafood?
With a background in construction, David de la Mora said although he had no prior experience in the restaurant industry, a passion for cooking was engrained in him at a young age.
With dreams of becoming a chef focusing on Mexican seafood, David de la Mora took a culinary course in his hometown in Guadalajara, prior to opening his own restaurant.
For dessert, Nahui Seafood serves guava pie ($12). (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)
With ingredients imported from Mexico and seafood sourced from the Pacific Ocean, de la mora creates authentic Mexican seafood dishes.
A few menu items staples include:
The Chargrilled Aguachile made with shrimp cured in lime juice, grilled peppers and housemade black sauce.
Nahui Molcajete, a stone bowl with fish ceviche, raw and cooked shrimp, octopus, and sea bass in Nahui sauce.
Pulpo Zarandeado, a culinary pride of Nayarit, Mexico fish or seafood grilled over open flame and basted in a special sauce made with dried chiles, citrus, and a smoky touch.
Nahui Seafood offers happy hour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m.. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere
To pair with its Mexican seafood cuisine, Nahui Seafood boasts a full bar and speciality cocktails including mojitos, piña coladas and a variety of cocktails made with mezcal including the popular Guava Mezcalita, a sweet and tropical drink made with mezcal and guava juice.
The eatery offers happy hour Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m.
