Irma’s Southwest Grill

Southwest Style by the Ballpark

Imagine a dining experience with no set menu, where deliciously bold and flavorful food is tailored exactly to you and what you want. Welcome to Irma’s Southwest Grill, famous since 1998 for offering truly unique and rewarding Tex Mex cuisine that features authentic Mexican favorites, Gulf seafood spiced-up with southwest flair and homemade desserts like tres leches cake. A true family business, the restaurant’s kitchen is filled with real Mexican cooks, many who have been with the business since the beginning.

Located near Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, and the George R. Brown Convention Center as well as many renowned area hotels, Irma’s hosts both the baseball-going crowd and the professional corporate set. Seamlessly blending the two environments, the upscale casual décor is crisp and modern with warm southwest colors and subtle nods to the baseball community.

Regarding the lack of a formal menu, co-owner Louis Galvan says, “We have all the ingredients here. Why not experiment?” And that experimentation garners a personalized experience like no other. Irma’s has been featured on “Good Morning America” and the Food Network as well as in Gourmet magazine and Travel + Leisure along with other regional publications. Made-from-scratch Mexican mole and southwest-spiced Chilean sea bass are just a few gems to try with the award-winning bottomless lemonade made from seasonal fruits and fresh guacamole voted No. 1 in Houston.

Irma’s offers good company, good spirits and good food for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. During baseball season, Irma’s stays open until the first pitch of Astros’ home games and even offers special baseball ticket-and-dinner group packages with advance notice. In addition, Irma’s offers full-service off-site catering for events of all kinds and sizes, including home parties for corporate and private groups, for as few as 10 people to as many as 200.

Moreover, Irma’s is available for booking private events anytime, especially evenings and weekends. The elegant smoke-free space with convenient, accessible parking and large seating capacity makes Irma’s perfect for corporate meetings and events, casual parties, rehearsal dinners and receptions. The partially secluded event space can host sit-down dinners for groups of 50 to 300. Normally closed on evenings and weekends, Irma’s also offers rental of the entire restaurant, which can accommodate up to 500 people for a reception-style event. To enhance the experience, audiovisual capabilities, DJs or live music can be arranged through the restaurant upon request.

Irma’s knowledgeable approach to hosting events guarantees impeccable service honed from years of experience, extensive resources and its distinct facilities that make planning easy. With a full-service bar featuring an extensive wine list and premium liquors, Irma’s has no space-rental fee, just food and beverage minimums. Plus, with no set menu, Irma’s staff works with the event planner to create the perfect menu—from appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to multiple-course dinners—tailored specifically to the event.

For your next private event, cater from or book the space at Irma’s Southwest Grill by calling (713) 247-9651, or visit www.irmassouthwest.com.