Mendocino Farms in Houston

I was excited to try Mendocino Farms are seeing a few locations pop up in Houston. I would say their menu reminds me a lot of Local Foods. They have bowls, salads, and sandwiches. For people who look for meatless/vegan options, they have several choices! I've tried the Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Reuben and "Not So Fried" Chicken sandwich. They were both similar in that they came with different, but very tangy slaws. The Reuben comes with plant-based meat, and it's so good even meat lovers won't miss the meat. The chicken sandwich was unique and delicious. It comes with an additional remoulade, but it isn't needed. There are several soups and deli sides to choose from that come with sandwiches. I've tried the spicy curried couscous. It was maybe my favorite thing I tried, but be ware, it is very spicy! The beet and black barley salad was also delicious and very hearty. This location has very nice outdoor seating including picnic tables that are further out. Mendocino Farms is a nice addition to the casual eating scene in Houston!

Yum! The Impossible Burger from Mendocino Farms is still as delicious as I remembered. It contains so many flavorful components that all add something tasty to your palate. It's my favorite thing I've tried from Mendocino so far, and I'll probably keep getting it because it's so good. For my sides, I got spicy potato salad and curry couscous. They were both fine; the sides here tend to be small and while they've all tasted fine, none of them have stood out enough to where I'd recommend it over the others.

With the ongoing pandemic, we opted to order takeout so that we could eat at home. We were impressed with the fresh, healthy options available on the menu. I chose the Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada, and was very satisfied with the tasty crunch of fresh vegetables and rich, creamy avocado, along with t...