Hugo's Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Hugo's, located in Houston, Texas, a Latinx-owned restaurant specializing in Breakfast & Brunch with a Mexican flair. Known for its classy ambiance, Hugo's offers a variety of dishes suitable for vegans and vegetarians, along with options for meat-lovers. Customers rave about the Taquitos de Pollo, Ceviche Verde, Camorro de Puerco, and Pato en Mole Poblano, praising the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The Churros Rellenos served with Mexican hot chocolate are a must-try for dessert lovers. With impeccable service, a full bar, and a range of amenities like outdoor seating and WiFi, Hugo's promises a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a casual brunch or a special dinner, Hugo's is a top choice in Houston's culinary scene.
Dessert
Barrita De Chocolate Y Avellana
Mexican chocolate bar, hazelnut, pastry cream, milk chocolate, mandarin
Pastel De Queso Y Calabaza
pumpkin cheesecake, candied pumpkin seeds, orange-pumpkin sauce, orange blossom cream
CREPAS CON CAJETA
caramel-filled crepes, dulce de leche ice cream, candied pecans, mango
PASTEL DE CHOCOLATE (V)
Chef Rubens vegan chocolate cake, Silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries
Flan De Queso
passion fruit, candied pistachios, strawberries, chantilly cream
CHURROS RELLENOS
churros stuffed with dulce de leche, Mexican hot chocolate, housemade chocolate ice cream
PIRAMIDE DE CHOCOLATE
criollo chocolate and flourless bizcocho de chocolate, dulce de leche cream, wild prickly pear sauce
CARAJILLO OAXAQUENO
Liquor , Ilegal mezcal, cafe de olla
CAFECITO MARTINI
Socorro reposado tequila, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, espresso
BACKSTREET CAPPUCCINO
Baileys, Frangelico, Tuaca
CAFE CHIQUITITO
Grey Goose Vodka, Mexican brandy, Veracruzs Kahlua, espresso, milk, Mexican vanilla, crushed cocoa bean rim
PAVO BORRACHO
Grand Marnier, Wild Turkey , chipotle-infused dulce de leche, salt, Mexican chocolate bitters, steamed milk
CAFE MEXICANO
cafe con leche, tequila, El Presidente brandy
CHOCOLATE CALIENTE
housemade hot chocolate
CAFE DE OLLA
clay pot-roasted cinnamon-infused coffee
LATTE
CAPPUCCINO
ESPRESSO
COFFEE
Aguachile De Palmito
hearts of palm, mushrooms, avocado, red onion, cucumber, lime, cilantro, serrano
Aguachile De Lomo De Res
sliced beef tenderloin, crispy leeks, serrano, cilantro, lime, Maggi
Ceviche De Atun
tuna, coconut milk, mango, papaya, mint, plantain strips
TIRADITO DE MEDREGAL
sliced yellowtail, mint, cucumber, lime, roasted habanero and yellow peppers
CEVICHE VERDE
catch of the day, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, olive, cilantro, lime
Ensalada De Calabaza
roasted acorn squash, red oak, frisse, endives, blue cheese, red onions, pear, squash dressing
HUGOS ENSALADA DE CAESAR
(GF) (V) baby romaine, boiled egg, pumpkin seed Caesar dressing, bleu cheese
SOPA AZTECA
(GF) chicken tortilla soup, avocado, crema
Empanadas De Platano
plantain turnovers stuffed with refritos-queso fresco, crema
Molotes De Lechon
oval masa cakes stuffed with lechon, pear, apple, peach, raisins, apricot, almonds, queso cotija, mole coloradito
LECHON
(GF) braised tender suckling pig, pico de gallo, habanero salsa, tortillas
PULPO AL CARBON
(GF) grilled octopus, onion, peppers, chipotle-tomatillo salsa, tortillas
CHAPULINES
(GF) sauteed grasshoppers, guacamole, tortillas, chipotle-tomatillo salsa
TAQUITO DE LANGOSTA
(GF) lobster tail, refritos, pico de gallo, avocado, salsa macha
TAQUITOS DE POLLO
rolled fried chicken tacos, avocado-tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco, guacamole, refritos
TACOS DORADOS DE PAPA
(GF) (VG) pan-fried potato tacos, Napa cabbage, pickled onions, pickled jalapenos, avocado-tomatillo salsa
COLIFLOR
(GF) (VG) oven-roasted cauliflower, pipian verde
REPOLLITOS
(GF) (VG) charred Brussels sprouts, soy, lime, Valentina, pumpkin seeds, amaranth
PAPAS GRATINADAS
(GF) scalloped potatoes, queso cotija, salsa macha, pipian verde
HONGOS EN MOLE
(VG) wild mushrooms in mole poblano sauce
GUACAMOLE, SALSA Y TOTOPOS
Bistec Oaxaqueno
grass fed Black Angus strip steak, mole pasilla-mixe, quelites, huitlacoche, black bean tamal
CHAMORRO DE PUERCO
(GF) slow-roasted pork shank, purslane, molote de lechon, mole mancha manteles
PATO EN MOLE POBLANO
crispy duck, mole Poblano, mole cornbread, sweet potato puree
CARNITAS
tender slow-cooked pork, salsa Mexicana, pico de gallo, cilantro, onion
BARBACOA
(GF) grass fed Central Texas lamb slow-roasted in agave skin, refritos, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, tortillas
CARNE BRAVA
(GF) grass fed Black Angus skirt steak, poblano peppers, onion, salsa tarasca, refritos, arroz a la Mexicana
CABRITO
(GF) grass fed Central Texas roasted goat , nopales salad, refritos, guacamole, salsa habanero, tortillas
CARNE ASADA A LA TAMPIQUENA
(GF) grass fed Black Angus ribeye, refritos, enmoladas, nopales salad
Mole De Olla
hearty oxtail soup, vegetables, fresh cilantro, onions
Enchiladas Del Dia
ask your server for the days selection
PESCADO EN MOLE AMARILLO
(GF) catch of the day, mole amarillo, baby zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onion, broccolini
MARISCOS AL AJILLO
(GF) sauteed scallop, shrimp, lobster, mussels, clams, octopus, garlic, quelites, arroz blanco, salsa macha
CALLO DE HACHA
pan-seared scallops, sweet corn bread, poblano sauce, sauteed spinach
ARROZ A LA TUMBADA
(GF) rich, brothy rice, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
garlic roasted shrimp, chipotle pepper, creamy rice, salsa macha
Dinner
Happy Hour & Bar Menu
THE HUGO RITA
PALOMA RUSTICA
APEROL SPRITZ
MOJITO
DARK & STORMY
AGAVE PRESCRIPTION
oz of the finest medicine: Ocho Blanco Tequila, Gran Centenario Anejo, Wahaka Espadin Mezcal, Gracias a Dios Reposado Mezcal
HAPPY HOUR WINE
SANGRIA
MEXICAN BEERS
TEXAS-BREWED
MICHELADA
Hamburguesitas De Borrego
grass fed Central Texas lamb sliders, quesillo, avocado, pickle jalapenos, refritos, mole coloradito aioli
CEVICHE VERDE
catch of the day, avocado, cucumber, olive, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice
SOPES DE POLLO
() masa cakes topped with chicken, mole Poblano, queso fresco, sesame seeds
COSTILLAS DE BORREGO
(GF) grass fed Central Texas grilled lamb ribs, mole coloradito
TAQUITOS DE POLLO
() crispy, rolled chicken tacos, refritos, salsa verde, crema, queso fresco
APPETIZER SAMPLER
sopecitos de pollo en mole, molote de lechon, taquitos de pollo, empanada de platano, quesadillas de huitlacoche
TACO DE RAJAS Y PAPA
(GF) (VG) poblano peppers, onions, potatoes, tomatillo-chipotle salsa
TACO DE PESCADO ESTILO BAJA
(GF) crispy fish, Napa cabbage, chipotle-mayonnaise, pico de gallo, refritos
TACO DE BIRRIA
(GF) grass fed Central Texas braised lamb taco, queso Oaxaca, birria broth, salsa macha
TACO DE CARNITAS
slow-cooked pork, salsa Mexicana, cilantro, onion
TACO DE CARNE BRAVA
(GF) Black Angus skirt steak, poblano peppers, onions, refritos, salsa tarasca
TAMAL DE PUERCO
(GF) pork tamal, salsa puya
TAMAL DE FRIJOL
(GF) (VG) black bean tamal, pipian verde
Empanadas De Platano
plantain turnovers stuffed with refritos, queso fresco
Ceviche De Atun
tuna, coconut milk, mango, papaya, mint, plantain tostones
Molotes De Lechon
oval masa cakes filled with lechon, pear, apples, peach, raisins, apricot, mole coloradito
CEVICHE VERDE
catch of the day, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, olive, cilantro, lime
PULPO AL CARBON
(GF) grilled octopus, onion, peppers, chipotle-tomatillo salsa, tortillas
CHAPULINES
(GF) pan-sauteed grasshoppers, guacamole, tortillas, chipotle-tomatillo salsa
LECHON
(GF) braised tender suckling pig with crisp skin, habanero salsa, tortillas
TAQUITOS DE POLLO
rolled fried chicken tacos, avocado-tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco, guacamole, refritos
HUGOS ENSALADA DE CAESAR
(GF) (V) baby romaine, boiled egg, pumpkin seed Caesar dressing, jalapeno, bleu cheese
SOPA AZTECA
(GF) tortilla soup flavored with dried chipotle peppers, chicken
Ensalada De Calabaza
roasted acorn squash red oak, frisse, endives, bleu cheese, red onions, squash dressing
PAPAS GRATINADAS
(GF) scalloped potatoes, queso cotija, salsa macha, pipian verde
COLIFLOR
(GF) (VG) oven-roasted cauliflower, pipian verde
REPOLLITOS
(GF) (VG) charred Brussels sprouts, soy, lime, Valentina, pumpkin seeds, amaranth
HONGOS EN MOLE
(VG) wild mushrooms in mole pasilla
GUACAMOLE, SALSA Y TOTOPOS
Milanesa De Pollo
breaded chicken breast, papas bravas, spring salad, avocado
Pescado En Mole Amarillo
catch of the day, mole amarillo, baby zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onion, broccolini
ENCHILADAS DEL DIA
ask your server for the days selection
CHILE RELLENO
(GF) poblano stuffed with chicken, cheese, topped with pipian verde with arroz a la Mexicana, refritos
TLAYUDA
(GF) oversized blue corn tortilla stuffed with grilled steak and housemade Oaxacan quesillo, small watercress salad, salsa de ajo
HUARACHE DE RES
(GF) large masa cake shaped like a shoe, grilled steak, rajas, refritos, tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco
TACOS DE BIRRIA
grass fed Central Texas braised lamb, queso Oaxaca, birria broth, salsa macha, refritos, arroz
TACOS DE PESCADO ESTILO BAJA
(GF) crispy fish tacos, Napa cabbage chipotle-mayonnaise, refritos
TOSTADAS DE CAMARONES
garlic shrimp tostadas, refritos, napa cabbage, pico de gallo, crema, queso fresco
TACOS DE CARNITAS
homemade tortillas with pork carnitas, pico de gallo, refritos
Lunch
Margaritas & Cocktails
LA PUREZA
El Tesoro Silver Tequila, Combier, lime, agave nectar
THE GREATEST MARGARITA
Gran Centenario Anejo Tequila, -year-aged Grand Marnier, tangerine, lime, ginger, agave nectar, sea salt rim
GRAN REPOSADO
Reposado Tequila, Mandarin Napoleon, lime, simple syrup
HUGO RITA
tequila, Triple Sec, agave, lime
MALINCHE
tequila, peach brandy, lime, pineapple juice, simple syrup
OAXACAN RITA
El Silencio Mezcal, Combier, lime, simple syrup
SPICED MICHOACAN
Dobel Reposado Tequila, Xicaru Reposado Mezcal, triple sec, lime, jalapeno, tamarind syrup
SANGRE AZTECA
Codigo tequila, lime, hibiscus ginger beer, hibiscus syrup
FANTASMA VERDE
Ghost Tequila, honeydew melon, cilantro, cucumber, lime, jalapeno
DRAGON MEZCALERO
Ilegal Mezcal, dragon fruit, chamoy, lime
La Diablita
Patron silver, naranja licor, blood orange, lime
CAMINOS DEL JARDIN
Mezcal, Cointreau, lime, agave, cucumber, watermelon, tajin
Kumquat Ranchwater
Aguasol blanco, kumquat, lime, mandarin liqueur, Topo Chico,
Blackberry Mojito
rum, muddled Texas blackberries, lime, mint, simple syrup, soda
Paloma De Xoconostle
tequila, prickly pear, lime, topo chico, salt
PALOMA DE PINA
Vida Mezcal, pineapple and habanero, pineapple soda, salt
PALOMA RUSTICA
tequila, ruby red grapefruit soda, fresh grapefruit, salt
HUGO'S SANGRIA
red wine, fresh fruit & juices, Mexican brandy, spices
MEZCAL NEGRONI
Zignum Mezcal, Campari, Cocchi Torino Vermouth
DARK & STORMY
Gosling Rum, lime, ginger beer
HUGO'S SINGLE BARREL OLD FASHIONED
El Tesoro Reposado, licor de elote, roasted corn infused agave, mole and chocolate bitters
MICHELADA
Dos XX Lager, house made sangrita, lime
SAINT ARNOLD ART CAR IPA
SANTANERA PREMIUM LAGER
BUFFALO BAYOU COPPER ALE
SAINT ARNOLD H-TOWN PILSNER
VICTORIA
NEGRA MODELO
ESTRELLA JALISCO
MODELO ESPECIAL
DOS XX
PACIFICO
Sopa Azteca
tortilla soup flavored with chicken,dried chipotle peppers
HUGOS ENSALADA DE CAESAR
(GF) (V) baby romaine, boiled egg, caesar dressing, jalapeno, bleu cheese
Ensalada De Calabaza
roasted acorn squash, red oak, frisse, endives, blue cheese, red onions, pear, squash dressing
Molotes De Lechon
oval masa cakes stuffed with lechon, pear, apple, peach, raisins, queso cotija, apricot, mole coloradito
Ceviche De Atun
tuna, coconut milk, mango, papaya, mint, plantain strips
Empanadas De Platano
roasted plantain turnovers stuffed with refritos -queso fresco, crema
CEVICHE VERDE
catch of the day, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, olive, cilantro, lime
PULPO AL CARBON
(GF) grilled octopus, onion, peppers, chipotle-tomatillo salsa, tortillas
LECHON
(GF) braised tender suckling pig with crisp skin, habanero salsa, tortillas
TAQUITOS DE POLLO
rolled fried chicken tacos, guacamole, avocado-tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, queso fresco, frijoles refritos
Chapulines
pan-sauteed grasshoppers, guacamole, tortillas, chipotle-tomatillo salsa
PAPAS GRATINADAS
(GF) scalloped potatoes, queso cotija, salsa macha, pipian verde
COLIFLOR
(GF) (VG) oven-roasted cauliflower, pipian verde
REPOLLITOS
(GF) (VG) charred Brussels sprouts, soy, lime, Valentina, pumpkin seeds, amaranth
HONGOS EN MOLE
(VG) wild mushrooms in mole pasilla
GUACAMOLE, SALSA Y TOTOPOS
Milanesa De Pollo
breaded chicken breast, papas bravas, spring salad, avocado
HUARACHE DE RES
(GF) large oval shaped corn masa cake, stewed beef, refritos, napa cabbage, pico de gallo, crema, queso fresco, two sunny side up eggs
CHILE RELLENO DE DESAYUNO
poblano pepper coated in egg, stuffed with chorizo - potatoes, arroz blanco, refritos, salsa de tomate, queso cotija
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
(GF) two crisp corn tortillas, grilled steak, refritos, salsa ranchera, queso cotija, onion, two sunny side up eggs
HUEVOS POBLANOS
poached eggs, sweet cornbread, roasted potatoes, asparagus, squash, creamy poblano sauce
CHILAQUILES
(GF) totopos bathed in tomatillo salsa, chicken, crema, queso fresco, onion, two sunny side up eggs
TACOS DE PESCADO ESTILO BAJA
(GF) crispy fish tacos, Napa cabbage, chipotle-mayonnaise, refritos
TOSTADAS DE CAMARONES
(GF) garlic sauteed shrimp tostadas, refritos, napa cabbage, pico de gallo, crema, queso fresco
ENCHILADAS DEL DIA
ask your server for the day's selection
TACOS DE BIRRIA
(GF) grass fed Central Texas braised lamb tacos, queso Oaxaca, birria broth, salsa macha, refritos, arroz
CARNITAS
tender slow-cooked pork served with salsa Mexicana, pico de gallo, cilantro, onions
BARBACOA
(GF) grass fed Central Texas lamb slow-roasted in agave skin, refritos, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, tortillas
Brunch
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Empanadas De Platano
plantain turnovers stuffed with refritos, queso fresco, crema
QUESADILLAS DE HUITLACOCHE
(GF) huitlacoche,quesillo, salsa de ajo
Tacos Dorados De Papa
(V)| [] pan fried potato tacos, Napa cabbage, pickled onion, pickled jalapeno, avocado-tomatillo salsa
Aguachile De Palmito
(V) | hearts of palm, mushrooms, avocado, red onion, cucumber, lime, cilantro, serrano
PAPAS GRATINADAS
(GF) scalloped potatoes, queso cotija, salsa macha, pipian verde
COLIFLOR
(GF) (VG) oven-roasted cauliflower, pipian verde
REPOLLITOS
(GF) (VG) charred Brussels sprouts, soy, lime, Valentina, pumpkin seeds, amaranth
HONGOS EN MOLE
(VG) wild mushrooms in mole pasilla
GUACAMOLE, SALSA Y TOTOPOS
ENCHILADAS PLACERAS
(GF) deconstructed enchiladas San Luis Potosi-style, salsa de ajo, roasted potatoes, carrots, zucchini, crema, queso fresco
ENCHILADAS
(GF) two enchiladas stuffed with corn, poblano, roasted potatoes, calabacitas, topped with tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, arroz blanco
TACOS DE RAJAS Y PAPAS
(GF) (VG) poblano peppers, caramelized onions, diced potatoes, guacamole, arroz blanco
CHILE RELLENO
(GF) (VG) one poblano pepper, corn, zucchini, peas, arroz blanco, pipian verde
HUARACHE
(GF) (VG) large masa cake shaped like a shoe, wild mushrooms, rajas, refritos, pipian verde, crema, queso fresco
PLATO DE VEGETALES
(GF) Mexican rice, butternut squash puree, charred Brussels sprouts, vegetable quesadillas, broccolini
PASTEL DE CHOCOLATE
(VG) Chef Rubens vegan chocolate cake, Silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries