Ninfa's on Navigation and the rise of Houston fajitas

Ninfa's on Navigation is the original restaurant credited with popularizing fajitas in Houston after founder Ninfa Laurenzo began serving grilled skirt steak tacos alongside her other Tex-Mex offerings. The restaurant became a local culinary landmark and helped spread fajitas into broader U.S. restaurant menus. Ninfa's long-standing presence on Navigation Boulevard made it a focal point of Houston food lore and culture.