Best Brunch: Toca Madera
Flaming cocktails. Live guitar. Fire dancing. The vibiest weekend brunch in Houston is at Toca Madera, the sultry modern Mexican stunner on the ground floor of The Pavilion at The Allen. Expect dramatic design moments from a velvet-clad lounge wrapped in a giant bird’s nest to sweeping wood ceilings and lush greenery, plus bold brunch plates and a killer tequila-forward cocktail list. Kick things off with the But First… Coffee, a bold mix of reposado tequila, espresso, coffee liqueur, tajín, and cinnamon Coca-Cola reduction; then dive into dishes like hamachi with smoked truffle ponzu, seasonal mushroom tacos, tres leches French toast and short rib barbacoa breakfast enchiladas. It’s a full-on sensory experience — and yes, it’s as extra as it sounds.
1755 Allen Parkway
713-715-5808
tocamadera.com
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.
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