Maximo West University Place

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

Bib Gourmand, 2025

All Michelin Bib Gourmand in West University Place All Michelin Bib Gourmand in United States

Cuisine

Mexican, American

• 2026
• 2025

Dinner at Viva Maximo Houston

on 30 Jul 2026

by Iris Chang

Maximo
Modern Mexican Restaurant, Houston

Michelin Bib Gourmand

Chef Adrian Torres
2026 James Beard Award, Emerging Chef
2025 StarChefs Rising Star
2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Award, Rising Star Chef of the Year

Swipe through to see every dish we had (labeled).
📍: @vivamaximohouston 6119 Edloe St, West University Place, TX 77005

Smoked Sweet Potato
Whipped Requesơn, Pumpkin Seed Matcha, Black Trumpet Mushrooms

Roasted Oysters
Green Garlic Butter, Cotija Cheese, Chicken... More

Maximo
Modern Mexican Restaurant, Houston

Michelin Bib Gourmand

Chef Adrian Torres
2026 James Beard Award, Emerging Chef
2025 StarChefs Rising Star
2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Award, Rising Star Chef of the Year

Swipe through to see every dish we had (labeled).
📍: @vivamaximohouston 6119 Edloe St, West University Place, TX 77005

Smoked Sweet Potato
Whipped Requesơn, Pumpkin Seed Matcha, Black Trumpet Mushrooms

Roasted Oysters
Green Garlic Butter, Cotija Cheese, Chicken Chicharron

Corn Ribs
Chipotle Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Pepitas, Cilantro

Agua “Alta” Fresca
seasonal agua fresca (prickly pear) + 8th wonder ocho verde 10mg thc agave spirit

Tiradito de Hamachi
peach ponzu, chili de arbol, pickled peach, black lime $17
fish, nuts

Bluefin Tuna Tostada
guacamole, chili crisp, chapulines

Machete de Hongos
black truffle, trumpet mushrooms, sottocerene al tartufo cheese, avocado, black garlic-habenero salsa

Tlacoyo De Cangrejo
lump crab, queso chihuahua, trout roe, mole amarillo

MASA CORNBREAD, CHICATANA BUTTER, CAVIAR
amarás mezcal verde, st. germain, lime

Pato con Mole
pekin duck breast, mexican fried rice, mole negro, corn tortillas

CHOCOLATE CREMOSO, CAJETA, BLUE CORN, BIZCOCHO

Covered patio

Super cute and bright— I recommend you reserve a table in their enclosed air-conditioned patio.

10/10 date night. Been a min since we’ve been back. Loved it then and still love it now. We ordered the masa cornbread à la carte from their tasting menu, and it’s still just as amazing as the first time we had it last year. Thank you to our server, Jenny, for taking great care of us and for the best service!

📍: @vivamaximohouston 6119 Edloe St, West University Place, TX 77005

#maximohouston #houstonrestaurants #housotnfood #houstoneats #houstonmexicanfood Less

Dinner at West University Place, Texas

on 24 Mar 2025

by Mai Pham

🚨 New restaurant alert! 🚨

Maximo is serving up some of the most exciting Mexican food in Houston! Located at the West University Place (formerly El Topo), Maximo is a chef-driven, scratch kitchen with a menu designed for sharing.

This was my second visit and the restaurant is still charming. Don’t miss the signature masa cornbread with chicatana ant butter, the award-winning truffle sope, and the must-have banana buñuelo dessert. 🍽️🌮

They’re also offering a new tasting... More

🚨 New restaurant alert! 🚨

Maximo is serving up some of the most exciting Mexican food in Houston! Located at the West University Place (formerly El Topo), Maximo is a chef-driven, scratch kitchen with a menu designed for sharing.

This was my second visit and the restaurant is still charming. Don’t miss the signature masa cornbread with chicatana ant butter, the award-winning truffle sope, and the must-have banana buñuelo dessert. 🍽️🌮

They’re also offering a new tasting menu, just $45 for 5 courses with an optional $30 drink pairing. (But I ordered a la carte)

Perfect patio vibes, a great little spot for date night or dinner with friends. Note that the restaurant is very small, so this is not the place for large parties.

📍Maximo
6119 Edloe St, West University Place, TX 77005

#newrestaurants #HoustonEats #HoustonFoodie #MexicanFood #foodreviews new restaurant in houston, Mexican cuisine Less