Candente

Name: Candente
Address: 5101 Bellaire Blvd, Ste 165, Bellaire, TX, 77401, US
Telephone: (713) 590-7333

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Daily 11am–9pm; Brunch Sat–Sun 10am–2pm; Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm

5101 Bellaire Blvd, Ste 165, Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 590-7333
Last verified: October 2026
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Margarita & paloma: The margarita combines tequila with lime and orange liqueur, with countless frozen, flavored and restaurant variations. The paloma pairs tequila with grapefruit, commonly grapefruit soda, plus lime and salt. A cantarito expands the tequila-and-citrus idea with several citrus juices and is traditionally served in a clay cup. Tequila is an agave spirit produced under its own denomination of origin primarily from blue Weber agave. Mezcal is a broader family of Mexican agave spirits made from numerous agave varieties and in several regions. Oaxaca is particularly famous for mezcal. Smoke is common in many mezcals, but "mezcal means smoky tequila" is not a definition. On this menu as: House Margarita · Paloma.
Birria: A richly seasoned meat stew associated with Jalisco, traditionally made with goat but now frequently prepared with beef as well. The meat is braised with dried chiles and spices and may be served in a bowl with broth or used as a taco filling. Modern birria tacos are often griddled after the tortillas are dipped in the cooking fat. Add cheese and you'll commonly see the name quesabirria. A cup of consomé for dipping often comes alongside. On this menu as: Birria tacos.
Enchiladas: Tortillas filled, rolled or folded and served with chile sauce or another sauce. Corn tortillas are traditional, but preparation varies widely by region. Rojas use a red sauce, while verdes use a green sauce. Enmoladas replace the chile sauce with mole, and enfrijoladas use a bean sauce. Enchiladas suizas are typically topped with a creamy green sauce and melted cheese. Tex-Mex enchiladas developed their own traditions, including versions topped with cheese, chile con carne or chile gravy. On this menu as: Brisket enchiladas.
Nachos: Tortilla chips topped with cheese and usually chiles, with modern versions ranging from a very simple snack to a fully loaded plate covered with beans, meat, crema, guacamole and other toppings. Nachos are generally credited to Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, who created the dish in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, near the Texas border, in the 1940s. The heavily loaded version became a fixture of Tex-Mex and Mexican-American restaurants. On this menu as: Nachos.
Fajitas: Grilled strips of meat served with tortillas and accompaniments, often arriving at U.S. restaurants on a dramatically sizzling metal platter with onions and peppers. Fajitas developed in the ranching and border culture of Texas and northern Mexico and became a Tex-Mex restaurant staple. The name comes from faja, referring to the strip or belt-like cut associated with skirt steak. Chicken, shrimp and other versions are now common. Alambre is a different Mexican dish that may scratch a similar itch: chopped grilled meat with peppers and onions, often with bacon and melted cheese. On this menu as: Wood-fired fajitas.

How these dishes compare

Nachostypically $12 across 283 menus
Enchiladastypically $12.99 across 275 menus
Fajitastypically $15.38 across 191 menus
Birriatypically $14 across 155 menus
Margarita & palomatypically $12.95 across 111 menus

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