I've been to Nando's in Chicago but this was my first time at the one in Houston. Upon seating, the first thing I noticed was the very wet, just "wiped down" table. Even the host noticed and apologized for it but didn't wipe or ask someone to wipe it. My bench in the booth had debris on it. One convenience (or inconvenience) of Nando's is ordering from the app/QR code. The food is brought to you and you grab your own drinks/utensils from the counter. I got the bowl with the mango lime dressing and it was very filling, colorful, and flavorful. The chicken was moist, there was a lot going on but everything meshed well together besides the pickled cauliflower (sour and pungent) and the avocado (I understand most bowls sold anywhere come with avocado but it didn't really make sense here). Overall, good food, prices are high-ish, but a lot of chicken places are high. Don't expect service.

Disclaimer: First of all, I was very surprised that this Nandos had very bad reviews so much so that I almost didn't go just because of all the bad reviews. This was definitely not the case. Review: I was surprised when I yelped rotisserie chicken and Nando's came up not far from me. I've had Nando's in Cape Town and Johannesburg South Africa and it was amazing. I was for sure impressed on how good the flavors were and the peri peri sauce was amazing. I have had Nandos in London and here in the USA and to my surprise this location hit it out of the ballpark. This location blew away every Nandos that I've ever eaten at here in the US or even in London. The only Nando's that was close to the quality and customer service as this location was in South Africa Readers don't alway judge all restaurants by their reviews. Sometimes you just have to take a chance

Plenty of free parking available. Not crowded on a Saturday night. The atmosphere of the restaurant was cool and modern. At this location, you use a QR code to order and pay, and the staff will bring your food out. Water, sauces, and everything else is self service but easy to figure out. I took off one star just because some of the glasses at the water station were not clean and had streaks on them. The flavors of the chicken were amazing, and the meat was tender and juicy. The portion sizes were generous as well so this location is up there compared to other locations I've tried. Will be back!

I ate here for my lunch break and had a great experience! The staff was so kind and helpful guiding me through the menu. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the fries were also perfectly crisp and dusted with a slightly spicy seasoning. This is a great place to grab food and catch up with friends!

A staple place to go to if you're craving grilled chicken and love having a variety of sauces to choose from! I came about 30 min before they were about to close (so sorry), but they still were able to seat us and took care of us when needed. Even though the menu is pretty much just chicken and sides, there are still a lot of options to choose from! The chicken itself was nice and tender, and I like that you can grab as many sauces to try as you want.

We both ordered the half chicken. Then proceed to try all the sauces they had there from the hottest to the least spicy. Our favorite was the garlic medium ans the xx hot sauce. Chicken was juicy. The sides we got were Portuguese rice, crispy Brussels sprouts, red skin mashed potatoes , and the Peri mac. All the sides were good but I recommend the red skin mashed potatoes and crispy Brussels sprouts to pai with the chicken. Their fries are good too. For drinks we tried hibiscus lemonade and the blood orange lemonade. Both were refreshing, I preferred the blood orange lemonade. Service was so nice to, for it being our first time there. It's a great lunch spot or dinner.

Marketing works. Went here initially for a Yelp event. When I saw the wall filled with hot, hotter and super spicy hot sauce, I knew my FIL would love it. Went for family dinner on a Friday. Used my BOGO coupons to get a couple of rainbow salads with chicken. Thanks to the Yelper who gifted me their coupon. Signed up for the Peri Perks rewards program and got another salad with a bottle of Peri-Peri sauce. Three days later, I get a call from my FIL. Guess what? He loved it and wants to go back for another chicken rainbow salad. Avocado. Pickled cauliflower. Tomato, onion and cucumber salad. Hummus. Feta. Grilled chicken. Sprinkled with a super seed crunch and served over Portuguese rice. I added salad the second time around and an order of hummus with pita and veggies while we waited for our meal. Peri-Peri, also known as the African Bird's Eye Chili, is the key to the flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken. Nando's originated in South Africa, but Peri-Peri originated in Mozambique. The chili used at Nando's reflects the blend of cultures present in these countries and now shared throughout other parts of the world. Thanks for another wonderful dining experience. We will be back again...and again.

Update: their lunch special deal has ended, but in comes some new holiday dishes. I didn't get a chance to try them today, but they look tasty! We ordered chicken thigh skewers, half chicken, fries, and mashed potatoes. Skewers were tasty with pieces of bell pepper and onion. Mashed potatoes have pieces of red potato skin mixed in. The mango and lime sauce was sweet and tangy. The Naughty Nata egg tart is a MUST. It is a Portuguese egg tart with a hint of cinnamon flavor. Crisp pastry exterior and soft, sweet, and eggy interior. It is a bit pricey, but worth it.

Nando's is definitely a favorite of mine in the area. The service is friendly, the music is lively, and the food is always delish. You can either order on your phone using the QR code on the tables or at the cash register. There's a bar with sauce bottles where you can bring to your table. I enjoy trying different ones each time because they are all so good. You can also get your own glasses of water and utensils at this bar. During my last visit, I was delighted to see that they have a lunch deal now! It is some of their main dishes with a drink for $12 or less. My favorites to order are the Peri Peri Chicken Bowl and 1/2 Chicken with the Lemon & Herb seasoning. And if you have room for dessert (which there is always room for), please do yourself a favor and get the Naughty Natas, their Portuguese custard tart. They are so amazing.

I initially came here for a Yelp Elite event and decided to order some food to take for lunch. During the event I tried the Lemon Herb chicken and Mac & cheese. So I ordered the Mango chicken leg and Portuguese rice to try something different. The mango lime chicken was good but it wasn't strong in the flavor. It was not a strong mango lime flavor. I did like the rice. The portion size is a little small. I should have gotten two sides. The staff is very nice and service is excellent.