The Horse & the Turtle
Houston
Uruguayan Cuisine $
Tucked inside a Houston office building, The Horse & The Turtle is a hidden Uruguayan-Italian restaurant and bakery. Chef Alejandro Tort prepares fresh pastries and rotating daily specials crafted from long-held family recipes.
Commenters share strong enthusiasm for the restaurant and owner Alejandro, praising the authentic Rio Platense food. Standout favorites include the alfajores, facturas, and chivito sandwiches, with many viewers celebrating its hidden commercial complex setting.
- Seek out the hidden location tucked inside a Houston commercial complex.
- Must-try menu items include chivito sandwiches, alfajores, and facturas.
- Ask about Chef Alejandro Tort's rotating daily specials made from family recipes.
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MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed
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