Canyon Cafe - (713) 629-5565

Nice to be able to eat outside if the weather is cool enough. Inconsistent waitstaff-some are horrible-some really care and provide a good experience. Food is NOT good. I don't think it is prepared here. Maybe it comes frozen or something. Margaritas are decent, but kinda expensive. Parking can be a hassle.

Ive gone to Canyon Cafe a dozen times and have always left 100% satisfied. The service is always wonderful and enjoy the rustic and woodsy environment. I love their food, its spicy, zesty and authentic. Their chips and white chocolate after dinner sticks are things I always look forward to when Im there. I like that their food is influenced by a native american flair as well. Their prices are affordable and they give generous portions. Though, eek, the tuna thing freaked me out, Im so sorry that happened to the reviewer before, yikes.

I had the tuna and it was delicious. About an hour after I left I got nausea and my face and chest were splotchy red. I then started having trouble breathing, so I went to my doctor. Turns out I had scombroid po isoning, AKA histamine poisoing. When certain fish, including tuna, are not kept at under 40 degrees F, they are susceptible to a natural process that makes them dangerous to eat. So basically, someone left this fish out and then cooked it (even cooking fully does not get rid of this). When I called to restaurant to let them know (they should throw away their tuna) the manager said, "Oh yes, I have heard of that before. Someone else got sick not very long ago". I regret not reporting them to Health and Human Services, because other people have probably gotten sick.