Welcome to the *other* Original Ninfa’s. When Mama Ninfa Laurenzo first served her grilled, sliced beef in handmade flour tortillas, she had no idea she had jumpstarted a culinary revolution. The dish she created, tacos al carbon, would become known as fajitas— the bedrock of Tex-Mex cuisine. Here at Uptown, Executive Chef Patti Delgado and team work to maintain the authenticity of Mama Ninfa’s creations while developing their own recipes that complement the age-old traditions so many love. Other not-to-be-missed dishes include Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Crispy Calamari Mexicana, Handmade Tamales, Cochinita Pobil, Shrimp Diablo, and Padilla’s critically acclaimed Fajita Burger, and brunch favorites like Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles, and Buttermilk Pancakes. Don’t miss the classics and unique creations from the bar by Angel Belman, like the famous Original Ninfarita, Mexican Mule, Uptown Carajillo, zero-proof Tranquilita Margarita, and more. Ninfa’s offers a wide selection of tequilas, Mexican wines, and beer.
A James Beard Award semifinalist in 2019, The Original Ninfa’s Restaurant masterfully combines a commitment to comfort and tradition with a sense of culinary adventure. Casual and fun, yet historic and elevated, The Original Ninfa’s offers the best Mexican food since Texas was in Mexico.™