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Ninfa's on Navigation, Houston, TX
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Ninfa's on Navigation

Ninfa's on Navigation is a place to eat or drink in Houston, TX, part of the Houston & Galveston guide. Cost: under $25.

2704 Navigation Blvd · Houston, TX

Why you should go…

Founder Ninfa Laurenzo started serving beef fajitas from this East End location in 1973, a dish widely credited with launching the fajita's national popularity. The original dining room still draws lines for its green sauce and hand-patted tortillas.

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