Essentials by Chef Martinez

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OUR STORY

Family recipes, warm plates, and a table with room for everyone

Family Owned & Operated

We're a cozy, family-run Latin kitchen in Katy. Not the fancy downtown spot, just generous bowls, paella made to order, excellent coffee, and a warm welcome every single time.

GUEST FAVORITES

The Dishes They Come Back For

Our customers call it the best paella in Houston. We just keep making it the way our family always has.

OUR KITCHEN

(FROM OUR KITCHEN)

Every bowl is cooked to order by Chef Martinez and family, with recipes born at home and shared at our table.

BUEN

PROVECHO

Pull up a chair. There's always room for one more.

Excellent coffee, warm plates, live music on weekends, and the game on the big screen. This is your neighborhood table in Katy.

OPENING HOURS

Wed – Thu: 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri – Sat: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun: 12 – 5 PM · Mon – Tue: Closed

OPENING HOURS

Wed – Thu: 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri – Sat: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun: 12 – 5 PM · Mon – Tue: Closed

OPENING HOURS

Wed – Thu: 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri – Sat: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun: 12 – 5 PM · Mon – Tue: Closed