About Us
Who We Are
We’ve been creating delicious Tex-Mex for over 30 years
About
In 1993 Pat Torres and Kopi Vogiatzis opened the first Escalante's location in Houston, honoring the recipes of Pat's grandmother Barbara Escalante. For thirty years, Escalante's has helped define the Tex-Mex dining tradition in Houston.
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 Scratch Cooking We purchase the highest quality ingredients and cook 100% from scratch. |  Skilled Chefs Long tenured kitchen managers at every location focus on quality. |  Warm Hospitality We hire and train servers who find joy in giving joy. |  Fresh Produce Vegetables delivered daily from farms in Texas, California, and Mexico. |
Timeless & Traditional
We believe in doing the classics right. We make both flour and corn tortillas by hand fresh to order. We ripen avocados in our kitchen until they are perfect for guacamole. Our Queso Blanco recipe is famous across Houston. And our beef fajitas use only center-cut outer skirt steak, marinated overnight and cooked medium-rare on a piping hot skillet.
View MenuQuality & Community
Since we opened in 1993, we’ve prioritized doing our part to contribute to the neighborhoods that support us.
For information about donations and community events, please email Odalys Mejia at catering@escalantes.net
The Escalante's Way
For over 30 years, we've fostered a culture where our team feels like family. We take pride in the dedication and longevity of our team members, whose passion for service is the heart of our success. Their commitment creates unforgettable experiences, bringing families back to our restaurants to celebrate, reconnect, and enjoy.
Family. La familia.
We treat our team like family, so they can serve our guests with care. With many long-tenured team members, we’re committed to supporting and valuing them every step of the way.
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We’d love to have you join our team! Please use the form below to apply. Feel free to send in your resume even if you don't see the position you're looking for listed.