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El Premio Tex Mex Bar & Grill Menu
Welcome to El Premio Tex Mex Bar & Grill, a vibrant dining destination nestled in Terminal C of Houston International Airport. This eatery serves up a delightful mix of Tex-Mex cuisine, perfect for travelers in need of a satisfying meal. The menu highlights include short rib tacos and classic enchiladas, both praised for their rich flavors and generous portions. Guests have noted the attentive service, with staff eager to make recommendations, ensuring a pleasant dining experience even amidst the hustle of airport travel.
While prices may be on the higher side—typical for airport fare—visitors like Kathryn P and Matt McLean emphasize the quality, making it worth the splurge. With options catering to families and vegetarians alike, El Premio stands out as a top choice for those craving authentic Tex-Mex dishes before boarding their next flight.
Browse Menu Categories (79)
Cocktails (23)
*Aviation
Aviation gin, Maraschino liqueur, Creme de Violette, lemon
Gin Collins
Hendrick's gin, lemon, soda
*Bloody Mary
Wheatley Vodka, Hella’s Bloody Mary Mix
Mimosa
Barone Rosso prosecco, orange juice
Margarita
1800 Silver, orange curacao, lime
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda
Moscow Mule
Titos vodka, lime, Fever Tree ginger beer
Vodka Collins
Belvedere vodka, lemon, soda
*Tequila Sunrise
Espolon Blanco, orange juice, grenadine
Long Island Iced Tea
New Amsterdam vodka, New Amsterdam gin, Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, Cruzan rum, triple sec, lemon, cola
Martini
Martini with your choice of spirit. Olive, onion, or lemon twist
Mezcal Mule
Dos Hombres Mezcal, lime, Fever Tree ginger beer
Manhattan
Makers Mark, Angostura, sweet vermouth
*Old Fashioned
Wild Turkey 101, Angostura, sugar
John Daly
Tito's Handmade vodka, lemonade, iced tea
Whiskey Mule
Tullamore Dew, lemon, Fever Tree ginger beer
*Non-NY/NJ Paloma
1800 Silver Tequila, lime, Fever Tree grapefruit soda
Cosmopolitan
Tito's vodka, curacao, lime, cranberry
*Mojito
Cruzan rum, lime, mint
Classic Daiquiri
Cruzan rum, lime, sugar. Served up.
*Negroni
New Amsterdam gin, Campari, sweet vermouth
Boulevardier
Knob Creek bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth
Screwdriver
Skyy vodka, orange juice
Appetizers (7)
El Premio Chips & Guacamole
Our chefs prepare guacamole in-house and serve with crispy tortilla chips.
El Premio Chips & Salsa
Crispy housemade tortilla chips served with salsas verde and rojo.
El Premio Classic Queso
We combine creamy queso with green chilies, then serve with housemade tortilla chips.
El Premio ImpossibleTM Nachos
We top crispy tortilla chips with Impossible MeatTM, queso, guacamole, pickled jalapeno, sour cream, black beans, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
El Premio Nachos Grandes
We top housemade tortilla chips with queso, pickled jalapenos, black beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Finished with sour cream and cilantro.
El Premio Picadillo Impossible Tostadas
We serve tostadas topped with ground Impossible MeatTM, corn, refried beans, onions, cilantro, black bean puree and an arbol chile salsa.
El Premio Queso Completo
Our chefs prepare classic creamy queso topped with spicy chorizo, sour cream, and guacamole. Served with housemade tortilla chips.
Salads (3)
El Premio Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine is tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing with parmesan and croutons.
El Premio Chopped Salad
Romaine and arugula are tossed with radicchio, olives, chickpeas, pickled onions, cotija, cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, and corn in a chipotle-honey vinaigrette.
El Premio Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Our chefs serve grilled shrimp over a bed of avocado, arugula, cucumber, roasted tomato, and marinated onions tossed in a tomatillo-lime vinaigrette.
Tacos (2)
El Premio Impossible Spiced Tacos
Our chefs fill three corn tortillas with crumbled spiced Impossible MeatTM, pickled red onions, shredded lettuce, crema, and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
El Premio Short Rib Tacos
Our chefs fill three corn tortillas with braised short ribs, sour cream, pickled onions, avocado, parsley, and cilantro sprig. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Entrees (14)
El Premio Ancho Garlic Butter Shrimp Fajita
Shrimps are sauteed in ancho garlic butter, then placed over onions and peppers. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, cotija, tortillas, and a lime wedge.
El Premio Beef Enchiladas
Beef and cheese are stuffed into corn tortillas, then topped with red sauce. Served with rice and beans.
El Premio Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Buffalo chicken, jack cheese blend, Oaxaca cheese, jalapenos, and blue cheese fill this quesadilla. Served with a side of pico de gallo and Spanish rice.
El Premio Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla
We prepare a quesadilla filled with chicken, bacon, chipotle ranch, and a jack cheddar blend. Served with a side of pico de gallo and Spanish rice.
El Premio Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Our chefs prepare a quesadilla with cheddar Jack cheese, fajita chicken, peppers, onions, black beans, and pickled jalapeno. Served with a side of pico de gallo and Spanish rice.
El Premio Classic Enchiladas
Our chefs prepare cheese stuffed corn tortillas topped with green sauce. Served with rice and beans.
El Premio Classic Quesadilla
Our chefs prepare a classic quesadilla with a flour tortilla filled with Jack and cheddar cheese, black beans, and pickled jalapeno. Served with a side of pico de gallo and Spanish rice.
El Premio Grilled Premio Ribeye
Our chef grills a 16oz black angus ribeye steak, then served over a poblano-style mole sauce. Served with sides of cotija and jicama salad, El Premio Mexican rice & charred lime.
El Premio Marinated Chicken Fajita
Our chefs serve marinated chicken topped with pico de gallo and over sauteed onions and peppers. Accompanied by rice, beans, cotija, tortillas, and a lime wedge.
El Premio Marinated Skirt Steak Fajita
Texas marinated skirt steak topped with pico de gallo and served over sauteed peppers and onions. Accompanied by tortillas, beans, rice, cotija, and lime wedge.
El Premio Shrimp & Bacon Quesadilla
A flour tortilla is layered with cheddar Jack cheese, spicy shrimp, crispy bacon, black beans, and pickled jalapeno. Served with a side of pico de gallo and Spanish rice.
El Premio Shrimp Enchiladas
We prepare shrimp and cheese stuffed corn tortillas topped with both red and green sauce. Served with rice and beans.
El Premio Spice Rubbed Carnitas Fajita
We layer spice rib carnitas with sauteed onions and peppers. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, cotija, tortillas, and a lime wedge.
El Premio Steak Quesadilla
We prepare this quesadilla with a flour tortilla filled with cheddar Jack cheese, skirt steak, black beans, and pickled jalapeno. Served with a side of pico de gallo and Spanish rice.
Sandwiches (4)
El Premio Bacon Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
We layer grilled chicken with double smoked bacon, cheddar Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, and chipotle aioli on a brioche bun. Served with a side of French fries and ketchup.
El Premio Carnitas Sandwich
Our chef layer carnitas with tomatillo lime slaw, cilantro, and smashed avocado spread on a Cubano roll. Served with a side of French fries and ketchup.
El Premio El Gringo Burger
Our chef prepares a burger made of two 4 oz. burger patties topped with yellow cheddar, shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, and chipotle ranch on a brioche bun. Served with a side of fries and ketchup
El Premio Tex-Mex Burger
Two 4 oz. burger patties are topped with pico de gallo, jalapeno, queso, shredded lettuce and chipotle aioli between a brioche bun. Served with a side of fries and ketchup.
Sides (1)
El Premio Beans & Rice
Side of rice with refried beans.
Desserts (3)
El Premio Cheesecake
NY style baked cheesecake, with a Philadelphia cream cheese base, flavored with natural vanilla and baked in a graham cracker crust. Garnished with dulce de leche.
El Premio Churros
Five fried-dough pastries are rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Served with dulce de leche dipping sauce.
El Premio Tres Leches
We prepare a sponge cake soaked in three types of milk. Topped with whipped cream.
Kids Menu (3)
El Premio Kids' Cheeseburger & Fries
We prepare a small burger, your choice of plain or with cheese. Served with a side of French fries and your choice of drink.
El Premio Kids' Chicken Tenders & Fries
Crispy golden chicken tenders are served with French fries and your choice of beverage.
El Premio Kids' Quesadilla
Our chefs prepare a classic quesadilla with a flour tortilla filled with cheddar Jack cheese. Served with sour cream and a choice of drink.
Coffee (2)
12oz. Drip Coffee
Blended specifically for OTG by Westrock Coffee Roasters
Rishi Hot Tea
Beverages (17)
San Pellegrino 750mL
Acqua Panna 750 mL
Citron Green Iced Tea
Classic Black Iced Tea
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Apple Juice
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Grapefruit Juice
Pineapple Juice
Lemonade
Tomato Juice
Club Soda
Milk
Popular Picks
Margarita
Chips and Salsa
Wings
Breakfast Burrito
Bloody Mary
Eggs Any Style
Breakfast Taco
Chicken Quesadilla and Rice
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