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Andes Cafe

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South American cafe serving homestyle fare, ceviche & organic coffee in a casual, art-filled space. People often mention ceviche, ordered, service, empanadas, beef, counter,


Address

401 Franklin St Ste 1275, Houston, TX 77002

Website

www.andescafe.com

Contact

(832) 290-8823

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (857 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: ceviche (14) ordered (11) service (9) empanadas (7) beef (6) counter (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Tammie T. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here last Sunday. We were greeted really nicely and was recommended the ceviche embrujado because it is the most “filling” of the ceviches according to the man in front! He told us it would take 15-20 minutes and we waited about 40 minutes! We waited and at 30 minutes, we finally checked in for our order because a lot of people after us got their food! They must have forgotten. Anyways, we finally got our food and we were rather disappointed with the proportions. It is totally fine if it’s small, but the fact that he told us this was the most filling and it had smaller proportions compared to their other ceviches, seemed like he just wanted us to pick the most expensive thing on the menu instead. It did not taste that fresh and it had a lot of fishy taste that was overwhelming. We went home and looked up that reviews of the dish. We were obviously not given everything we had ordered. There are 2 pictures. The first picture is what we ordered and what was given to us untouched. There’s supposed to be clam razors and sea urchin uni, but they never gave it to us. We paid $30+ with tax and tip and they only gave us beans, fish, and oysters. The most expensive items were sea urchin and the clam razors. You can see the 2nd picture for reference of how it’s supposed to look like. It is clearly missing 2 key ingredients. This dishonesty is insane! They clearly knew what they were doing because you can see the beans were replaced instead of clam razors. The color of sea urchin is so vibrant too. They could have easily notified us if they ran out but they did not. Unfortunately, we only knew it was missing when we looked up the dish online after we left or we would have not known. We wanted to give this place a chance even though we had already eaten from other places at POST. We just wanted to support and try out their ceviches, but they didn’t even give us proper service and the correct full order.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krishna P. 1 year ago on Google
    For me, food isn't just about nourishing myself with energy, but it's also about the experience! I think the ceviche bar at Andes Cafe was an experience. Located at The Post in Houston, they have a nice, cozy restaurant open in the corner of the food court. I ordered the Ceviche Mixto which had calamari, octopus, fish, sweet potato, and other delicious ingredients which gave it a nice, tangy blend of textures and flavors. Sitting at the bar, you can see the chefs going to work in front of you as they prepare the meal. They also give a complimentary, bite-sized sample which was a nice touch. My meal tasted fresh and exotic, comparable to some of the great ceviche meals I had in Miami. On top of the that, the staff was friendly and receptive to my questions. The chef was very passionate and competent, given his history with cooking. Overall, definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some of their new foods that they are coming out with too.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlie Yutong Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Andes is one of my favorite at the post market. It’s also healthy like you can switch the side from fries to salad. Have to try their coconut shrimp curry rice! I can’t find a photo here but it’s the best!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Adam M. 2 years ago on Google
    I was looking forward to the meal. Out of all the places there, this is what we initially chose. The food was…okay. For the $48 that we spent on two meals, I expected better. I mean, it wasn’t bad…it was just okay.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Justin Nguyen (. 8 months ago on Google
    Andes Cafe was delicious and certainly made me feel as though I was in South America. The prices are a little high and with plentiful other options, if you’re willing to pay, this is a great spot for some South American flavors!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine 1 year ago on Google
    I am super stoked to have found this small yet flavorful place! I love Peruvian food, especially the ceviche. We ordered everything from the tequenos, empanadas, ceviche mixto, and the Lomo saltado. First off, the empanadas were full of beef and juicy. I have had empanadas at other placed where they skimp out on the beef and stuff more potatoe than anything-this was not the case. The Ceviche was finger licking good. Lastly, the Lomo was so soft and tender. Very impressed with the amount of flavor they packed onto each plate. I wish I would have gotten dessert but honestly, I was stuffed.. Guess now I have another reason to come back. Try them out! Also be patient, they were super busy but worth the wait.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Linda H. 6 months ago on Google
    This is our second visit to Andy’s café. We made a reservation because we wanted to try the “ceviche bar.” The food tasted good, but the ambience and service were terrible. First, this is not a ceviche bar. Food bars are where you actually interact with or at least can see the food during its preparation. This is simply sitting uncomfortably at a hemmed in counter with the food apparently prepared in the kitchen and plated on the other side of the counter, which we couldn’t see. The Ecuadorian decorations were nice, but really the only thing of interest at our seats. Sitting in a row like that with a solid counter in front of you is uncomfortable for a party of three and there is simply no reason why this could not have been served at a table. So we were disappointed from the start. Then, the advice on food quantity that was provided while we were ordering was simply inaccurate. The appetizer was entrée size and should have been shared among the three of us. We were advised that it was small and individual. That led to wasted food since we each ordered a full appetizer and entree ceviches as required for ceviche bar reservations. The ceviche itself and the appetizer were quite tasty although I had one bite of something crunchy that tasted off. The food wait is long, which would’ve been fine in a better setting, but the server failed to provide our beer and wine for the lengthy wait for the appetizers. We finally reminded her and she brought the order, but had missed one of two glasses of wine. This was very clearly ordered so I’m not sure what the problem was. The wine pours are very small when compared to other restaurants. I am not sure it was even 4 ounces. The entrées were not serve together. Again we understand they were freshly prepared and had to be prepared one at a time, but it is awkward when you’re a party of three and your food comes out at vastly different times, particularly when you are sitting at a metal counter and all you can do is stare at the counter or stare at your food. We all found the ceviche excellent. Given the small space at the counter, it was unfortunate that the appetizer dishes which had been pushed to the side were never cleared. It’s unappetizing to have dirty plates sitting there and it took up space. I should note that there were only one or two tables filled and a couple of walk up orders so the restaurant was not busy. One server should have been able to handle things better. Finally, we ordered the alfajores to take with us. This restaurant needs to find a better way to pack alfajores than an over-sized plastic box. I went with three stars because we loved the Andes café of old in EaDo and are sad that our two visits to the new location have been less than stellar. We gave it an excellent rating the first time we were there, even though the service was a little off. But this was our second visit, and we tried the ceviche bar, and it was very disappointing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dalton W. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down best ceviche ive ever had! Truly an experience. The chef should be given a Michelin star! His combination of flavors bring you closer to the culture in a subtle yet direct transportation to his history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chip O. 11 months ago on Google
    The gentleman taking my order slyly blew through the tipping screen as fast as he could, providing for himself a maximum tip% assuming I wasn't paying attention. This is not a full service establishment and does not warrant 20% or more tip without providing any service as of yet. Should amazing service be provided, I will consider a tip after my meal, but not on the outset for simply selecting buttons to place my order to the kitchen. Removing two stars due to deceitful service. Beyond this my experience was very good. The food was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan S. 1 year ago on Google
    “Simply Delicious”… True gourmet sea food… Mixtures of techniques and flavors, cultural aromas of preparation with products that take you on a journey to the depths of feeling and enjoying what you see and eat prepared in front of you, with the energy of the Chef transmitted with experience and culinary talent, fresh multicultural to your palate. Excellent price-quality ratio for this secret Ceviche Bar, inserted in the center of the Houston Downtown. Its strategic location within this bustling and saturated urban space, protects the harmony and the environment to taste without problems the modern marine environment of the place. The select wine very agreed to enjoy without invading or removing prominence when feeling the taste of the sea. Beautiful decorative cultural details accompany you enhancing your comfort, giving elegance to the restaurant. The seriousness and professionalism to reserve allow real beginners to select and filter what they really want to enjoy. As a Gourmet from the country with the longest Pacific coasts in the world and great abundance or variety of seafood, I recommend this place 100%.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 J.D. J. 1 year ago on Google
    POST Market is my favorite place to eat in all of Houston. A giant food court with NO chain restaurants? Perfection. Andes was a big hit with my family and we recommend the Sweet & Savory Corn Pancake (Cachapa) with Pork Belly. Scrumptious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Santiago C. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the steak sandwich and salad. Delicious, reasonably priced and quickly prepared. Definitely look forward to trying more of their menu.

  • 3/5 Jm R. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered a few things off the menu everything was amazing 👌🏼

  • 3/5 Brian Carpani, G. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was just average at best and on the pricey side for the location and atmosphere. The chicken didn't have much flavor while the empanadas were decent. The food court/cafeteria setting just makes it hard to spend that much on food.

  • 2/5 Rosalia J. 9 months ago on Google
    I went with my family hoping to try Ecuadorian food. The customer service was okay, but the beef and potato empanadas were hot on the outside, the beef was cold on the inside. The corn Patties w cheese (arepitas) are nothing like authentic arepas, super hard and hard to chew, the smashed green plantain (tostones) were very greasy. We ordered roasted pork leg (hornado) but the pork did not have flavor. It was not what we expected 😓. The only thing I liked was the stir fry- beef (lomo saltado) from Peru and the chicha morada. In addition, we had a reservation for 9pm but we didn't have time to eat in peace since they closed at 10 pm and at 9:45 pm they were already in a hurry saving everything and giving us the bill.

  • 5/5 Sara Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Just ate here for lunch today, and it was fantastic! Lots of great gluten free options. We had the shrimp curry, rotisserie chicken, and beef & potato empanadas - ALL SO DELICIOUS! Lovely presentation and I think good portions. For the two of us all that and one drink was around $40. Would eat here again and again and again :)

  • 5/5 Christina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Gluten-Free Empanadas! I was so excited! These were so good! I ordered some to go for the train: They come with a green salsa, that has a bit of spice, but is also refreshing. The food is authentic and delicious!

  • 1/5 Luis C. 9 months ago on Google
    I became a fan of Peruvian food but this place is nothing to do with it, the service is very bad, I ordered a mixed ceviche, it was more, pure onion, colombian empanadas only potatoes and very, very little meat, and apart from that they ask you for a tip before of everything without knowing how they will treat you, I do not recommend it to anyone and for my part I will never return

  • 5/5 Rosibel R. 8 months ago on Google
    The mixed ceviche and the coconut shrimp were absolutely delicious.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Latino-owned

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