Escalante's has operated across Houston for more than three decades, cooking from recipes attributed to Barbara Escalante. The Greenway/Upper Kirby location is one of several the restaurant runs around the city.
The kitchen's signature is its queso blanco, made by simmering green peppers and onions in milk, then folding in a blend of cheeses including shredded white cheddar — a recipe the restaurant says has stayed the same for over thirty years.
Regulars point to attentive service and tableside preparation as part of the draw, along with fresh, made-in-house ingredients that go beyond standard Tex-Mex fare.
The kitchen's signature is its queso blanco, made by simmering green peppers and onions in milk, then folding in a blend of cheeses including shredded white cheddar — a recipe the restaurant says has stayed the same for over thirty years.
Regulars point to attentive service and tableside preparation as part of the draw, along with fresh, made-in-house ingredients that go beyond standard Tex-Mex fare.