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Pampa Grill & Market

MY REVIEW: This was my third time at Pampa Grill, let me start this review by telling you that I do not like to dine at the same place more than two times, like most of people that come to this website I share a passion for food, therefore instead of going to the same place over and over, I always like to try new places to compare their quality, sometimes I can be very critic when it comes to food. Pampa Grill and Market is one of those few places that I keep coming back, and the question is why, what is so different here, well everywhere around town we will see highly recognized chain restaurants but it seems to me like everything taste the same or the food is not prepared with care, here at Pampa they want you to leave the place satisfied, and although I'm not a meat lover the entrana here seems to be my favorite, so tender, so juicy, wow! I'm hungry already!bit for those who can't stand the meat, there is several other choices like milanesas and salads that I'm sure can satisfied everybody's appetite, when it comes to dessert, America's favorite I'm usually too full and do not even order any, until I try the Tres Leches here, once I start with my Tres Leches here my family knows that I will not share and nobody can talk to me until I'm done and last but not least, the service here is outstanding, they will make you feel like you are the only customer there. I'm sure you will love this place.

NAME: P Reidel
SUBMITTED: 4/20/2013   LAST VISIT WAS: 03/31/2013
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: What a terrible experience.

Whoever in a previous review compared this place to F*ogo must have been on an LSD trip.

I lived in South America for many, many years, and have eaten in many outstanding Argentine restaurants, as well as Brazilian, Colombian, etc. We went tonight based on the reviews. I am used to eating Bife de Chorizo, Churrasco Cuadril and all the various empanadas and other delicious treats you find in Buenos Aires.

I ordered Bife de Chorizo cooked medium. It was like a piece of overcooked shoe leather. I tried two bites and left it alone after that. You would think the waitress might have asked if there was a problem? No, she just wanted to know if I wanted it boxed to go home. I wouldn't have fed it to my dog, so we declined. Perhaps the previous posters don't know Argentine food. I do, and while their empanadas were acceptable, the rest of the meal was not.

NAME: John
SUBMITTED: 2/26/2013   LAST VISIT WAS: 02/2013
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: WHAT A FIND !!!

I live about 2 minutes from this place and have gone by countless times wondering what it was like. Wife was out of town so I said what the heck and WHAT A TREAT.

BEST CHEAP STEAK IN HOUSTON and I'd put their meat (at least the one steak I tried) up against any at F*OGO at a fraction of the price. For $12.95 it came with two sides, chimmichuri sauce and the best homemade bread I have had in a very long time. I had one of their empenadas and it was as good as any I have had here OR in South America.

I was too stuffed for dessert but took home their flan with caramel sauce. I only had a bite but wow-wow-wow!!!

Try this place and I promise you will not be disappointed.

NAME: famous dave
SUBMITTED: 8/11/2012   LAST VISIT WAS: 08/12
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: I found this hidden gem after reading the Houston press. I am officially hooked! When you first sit down they take your drink order and come back with some delicious fresh baked bread with butter. The first time i ate here i decided to get the parrillada, its basically a grilled platter full of different cuts of meat. The meat is grilled to perfection. The only thing i did not like was the chicken. Maybe the reason why was that we ate all the beef first and saved the chicken till the end. By that time it was like eating chicken jerky. They also allow you to substitute different meats on the parrillada. This platter can feed 2 to 3 people easily, my brother and I devoured this dish along with 2 beef empanadas. The empanadas are light, fluffy, not heavy, delicate, flaky, and great! If i'm looking for something smaller but still hearty and delicious i settle with the entrana. My son loves the ham and cheese empanada and the tres leches. I do not speak spanish, but i know enough to get by. I believe i read that they have caramel pancakes with ice-cream? Only thing on the menu i havent tried! Try this place out you'll thank me later.........

NAME: sdo118
SUBMITTED: 6/1/2012   LAST VISIT WAS: 05/31/12
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: The food was great! Service very accommodating. The most authentic Argentine dining I have had outside Buenos Aires. Do not let the location fool you, this is great food. Relaxed atmosphere reminds me of the cafes in BA. The pizza is off menu but very good!

NAME: Alex Clamon
SUBMITTED: 11/5/2011   LAST VISIT WAS: 11/5/2011
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: We really like this restaurant. Extremely friendly enviroment. The food is out of this world. Very Argentine!!. We like to go there every time we have the oportunity. If you like lentils, they have the best lentils soup in town. Highly recommended. Give it a try!!

NAME: Nick
SUBMITTED: 10/8/2011   LAST VISIT WAS: October 2011
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: We love it!

No other place in Houston cooks "the argentinian way" like these guys do, empanadas, matambre relleno, tortilla a la española and milanesas are our favorites, we do recommend it to all our friends.

NAME: Analia
SUBMITTED: 6/12/2011   LAST VISIT WAS: 6/2011
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: They usually do an excellent job with their steaks. I'm a fan of sweet breads (mollejas) but sometimes they char them too much. Also the cuts they start with are not tender like I get in Buenos Aires. Still they have good food. The colorful chimichurri on all the tables is excellent and the green one is pretty good too. Their empanadas are tasty and a good value. I did not care for their morcillas (blood sausage) and the vegetables are the ones from a frozen package; fries and salad are better side options. You can bring your own wine - the corkage fee is very cheap - I think two dollars. I've never seen more than 3 tables at a time there but they are fairly new.

NAME: coairdave
SUBMITTED: 6/2/2011   LAST VISIT WAS: 05/2011
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: Fresh!!!!!!! Delicious!!!!! Extremely clean atmosphere, yet warm and inviting! I will totally come back for more tortilla espanola. It was bien rica...fresh, warm bread on the table too! Love it.

NAME: Lhar
SUBMITTED: 12/15/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 12/15/10
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: i been comming to pampa at least once a week, their meat is excellent very juicy and tender, i had recommend this place to a lot of friends and family, the atmosphere is very casual and confortable. and they have a lot of argentinian products that you will be surprised. so i highly recommend pampa to everybody. if you like a good cut of meat, empanadas, chorizo and pastas this is the place to go and they also have flan, alfajores, espresso and capuccino. the owners tend the place and they sure make you feel like family.

NAME: MINERVA E. SANCHEZ
SUBMITTED: 11/17/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: Nov. 12, 2010
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: First of all we love the owners,they really care about people,the customer service and friendliness makes this little Argentinian hidden treasure a wonderfull experience,where the quality,taste,atmosphere, price and service make this place the best spot for Argentinean treats.

We highly recommed this restaurant as it has the whole package.

NAME: Javy & Belen
SUBMITTED: 7/10/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: July 2010
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: Did not know what to espect and was pleasantly suprised! The husband and wife team were mist acomodating and gracious! Yuo must try the sweetbreads:Lightly smoky from the grill charr! Yum. Tasty Empanadas and Morsillas. Loved the parrilada and dont leave without trying the flan and Expresso! Salud!!!

Thank You!

NAME: Rafael
SUBMITTED: 7/8/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: July
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: I decided to visit this place after reading the great reviews. My kids (picky eaters) tried the meat empanadas and loved them. We had the parrida which is more than plenty for two carnivours and my other son had the milanesa that comes with plenty of french fries and two fried eggs.

The restaurant is very clean and with great ambiance. The lady and man (I guess owners) are very gracious to cater to the customers' need.

I will return to this place this coming weekend.

NAME: Rocio
SUBMITTED: 6/22/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 06/18/2010
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: I like this restaurant very much. True Argentine food of great quality (Actually, I am from Argentina). Service is great too: friendly and attentive. Try the parrillada, milanesas, and empanadas. You will not be disappointed. They also carry a lot of great Argentine goodies like alfajores, yerba mate, chorizos, and noquis at a great price. Give it a try!

NAME: Tita
SUBMITTED: 5/22/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 05/2010
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: i will happy, for the restaurant come in this aerea, i test first time and i tell every one is the best Argentina food and very nice people serve you, and the more believe, is the price, no have one place in houston you eat for $ 7.99

or complete parrillada have diferent beef for $ 19.99, that is for 2 people, that is great and i recomend for evry one like eat well for the low price, have to trie, dont beleive me, please go and tell later.

NAME: ANGEL PANTO
SUBMITTED: 4/15/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 4-15-10
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times

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