Bellaire just landed a high-profile Tex-Mex neighbor. Candente, the Michelin-recognized Montrose favorite, has opened a second Houston location at 5101 Bellaire Blvd. The new spot serves many of the same wood-fired fajitas, brisket enchiladas, and margaritas that turned the original into a neighborhood staple. The move extends owner Michael Sambrooks' Sambrooks Hospitality into a part of town he has said could use more Tex-Mex options.
Michelin Pedigree And The Team Behind It
The Montrose restaurant earned a “Recommended” mention in the MICHELIN Guide for Texas, a nod that helped raise the concept’s profile statewide, according to the MICHELIN Guide. Sambrooks, whose group also runs The Pit Room, a barbecue spot that received a Bib Gourmand, told the Houston Chronicle he expects Bellaire residents to embrace the menu as the company continues rolling out neighborhood locations across the city.
What To Expect On Your Plate And At The Bar
The Bellaire menu sticks close to the Montrose playbook, with wood-grilled fajitas, birria tacos, brisket enchiladas, and loaded nachos, including a brisket version, alongside classic Tex-Mex combinations, as detailed by the Houston Press. The drinks lineup leans on margaritas, palomas, and ranch waters, offered in both shaken and frozen formats, according to CultureMap. That mix is designed to cover weekday lunches, dinner service, and a weekend brunch crowd.
Where It Landed And The Local Context
Candente has taken over the former Mandito’s Tex-Mex lease at Bellaire Town Center, a change first reported when the expansion was announced in September, per Community Impact. Local outlets, including coverage of the Bellaire expansion, tracked the rollout as Sambrooks prepared the space for service. The addition follows other recent Sambrooks projects and reflects continued interest from operators in Bellaire’s well-trafficked shopping strip.
Hours, Reservations And Where To Find Menus
The restaurant’s website lists the Bellaire location and hours, including weekend brunch beginning at 10 a.m., and provides menus plus contact details for reservations and walk-ins. Full hours and menus are available at Candente.
