Sheldon is such a great host. You can tell he genuinely respects the chefs that he interviews because he's a chef himself.

Mad respect to the chef you can feel the passion and how humble he is

I really like the host. Of all the hosts on this channel, he's the most chill and the least awkward.

Chill low-key host, talented down-to-earth chef, and amazing dishes = good video

I love how Sheldon encourages the chefs to speak for themselves by asking the right questions that allows them to talk about their cooking and history well. It allows the viewers to get a exceedingly informative experience of the food, not to mention that he makes a connection with the chef which enables us to establish a confident understanding of the video. Great Hosting and Keep up the good work! !!!

as a houstonian... i can agree... the original ninfas on navigation is legit af

I used to eat at the Ninfa's on Westheimer all the time with my Mom and Mama Ninfa would sometimes come in back in the 1990s. Ninfa's is a staple of Houston, I'm glad they kept the original location. The other day I was in the Galleria and they had a Ninfa's Express and I had the beef burrito and it was just as good as I remember, so the meat was so flavorful. I had no idea they invented the fajita until I saw this video. I need to go visit the OG location and take a stroll down Tasty Blvd.

This is the best show on this channel, by far. I like the other hosts too, but the overall quality here is beyond anything Eater has done.

So, I was a traveling nurse and spent 6 months in Houston. I ate at this place and so many others that have been featured on shows. SUCH amazing food. The fajitas were AMAZING.

My first time eating at that joint I was 6 years old and it had been open for 2 years. Houston proud.

Being from Hawaii, I liked Sheldon right off the bat because the people of Hawaii can relate to him. He's gotten much better as a host without losing that sincerity and humility which makes him genuine. Braddah Sheldon you do us in the 808 proud.

Sheldon is a great host. His warm smile and open personality make him relatable and totally likeable. Love this show.

Respect my Central American brother. Arriba Honduras y El Salvador!

The chef is a hero such a good attitude.

okay, this episode elevates Sheldon as best host on Eater.

Sheldon Simeon is such a great host !!!!

Sheldon is quality.

dude everything looks so gooooood

I'm not American but it appears that Texas is badass.

this restaurant will have its michelin star in the future

as a Houstonian, very happy about this series. Very well done, from the Crawfish ep. to this; can't wait to see what else y'all uncover. Ninfa's is a classic in Houston history, always happy to get its recognition.

Lucas who? Sheldon is by far the best host of all the Eater series. He doesn't just interview the chefs /cooks or ask them mundane questions about how something is prepared. He goes past that and into the soul of the people preparing the food because that's where it all starts. Not the ingredients. All of his videos are heart warming stories of family. Because he connects with people so well, they open up and you can feel the emotions and pride. Braddah Sheldon no ka oi 🤙

A true American. I have massive respect for anyone who takes that much pride in their work/business. And this guy takes the cake!

My favourite host of this channel

This chef is so legit man. very very real feel from the guy

I *just* ate and the meats and the veggies and the prawns in this video nearly gave me a foodgasm. Goddamn, that looks good. Humble, basic, authentic cooking made with the utmost skill and dedication. Can't beat that.

Great video. Loved Simeon and Chef Padilla. Thank you!

Thank you Eater for not sleeping on the H-town food scene!!

I live in San Francisco now but I grew up in Tejas......I miss Texmex sooo fucking much. This almost brought tears to my eyes! 😢

two of the most humble guys..mad respect

The original Ninfa’s is everything. Man I miss that place.

Just ate there on Monday, delicious. Tacos al Carbon and shrimp tacos were great. I'm going to have to try the Octopus next trip.

OMG all that looked so amazing!

Great passion for the food from the chef - nice to see that.

Fajitas appear to have made the quantum leap from campfire and backyard grill obscurity to commercial sales in 1969. Sonny Falcon, an Austin meat market manager, operated the first commercial fajita taco concession stand at a rural Dies Y Seis celebration in tiny Kyle in September of 1969. That same year, fajitas debuted on the menu at Otilia Garza's Round-Up Restaurant in the Rio Grande Valley community of Pharr, according to Texas Monthly contributing editor John Morthland in a 1993 magazine story. We pick up the fajita trail in Houston in 1973, when a Rio Grande Valley native named Ninfa Rodriguez Laurenzo opened a Tex-Mex restaurant on Navigation Boulevard called Ninfa's. She built a restaurant empire on a good bar business and the simple, tasty foods of her Valley heritage, including fajitas, sold as "tacos al carbon" and "tacos a la Ninfa." While Tex-Mex restaurateurs such as Otilia Garza and Ninfa Laurenzo were popularizing fajitas in Houston and the Valley during the 1970s, Sonny Falcon was introducing them to thousands of Anglos and Hispanics alike at his concession stands at rodeos, outdoor fairs, and festivals all over the state. www.austinchronicle.com/food/2005-03-04/261130/

Tried this place for the first time 2 weeks ago. Those fajitas are one of the best things I’ve ever had in my life.

My mouth has never watered so much

Inspiring hard worker. He's an amazing success story. Love it.

Great quality video and the food looks delicious

You're one of the best cooks in the world in my mind! 👍♥️

got a brother in Houston, props to my honduras brother!

Amazing chef to train the dishwashers...etc, so that they can move up too. Respect

I like seeing Sheldon doing these segments! Nice job!!!

Wow that was a great video. Really enjoyed it!

I just want to see sheldon and lucas hosting on eater

Loved this episode. Soul!

That fajita looks AMAZING!

Subscribed and clicked the Notif bell just 'coz of Sheldon Simeon!!! 😍 I love the way he handled the whole segment...he's a natural host who shows great passion for food, culture, & history behind the people & the flavors they offer. 😊👍🏼 Now, I'm off to watch all of Sheldon's vids. 😂 More power to you Sheldon!!! Love heaps from Sydney!!!! 😘❤️

Sheldon and Lucas need a collaboration on this segment, please 🙌🙌🙌

for real i respect this chef much

This was dope. Respect chef

Damn. Those tortillas look bombbbbbb. Yum.

Omg, all the food looked so damn good... holyyyy

hes so passionate about his food, wow

the food looks amazing

All of that stuff looked REALLY good. I've always thought Tex-Mex was watered down Mexican for Gringos, but this guy is taking it waaaay beyond another level. I would love to eat there!

Sheldon for president!! Let this guys host more shows please guys!!!

wow this guy is an amazing cook... sheesh I would love to taste that food

I just ate and I'm getting hungry again... amazing food!

Looks soooo good

Wow! I would love to eat there someday.

H Town native here, just moved to Denver and I MISS MY FAJITAS FROM THE H!!!!!

These dishes are insane!!

Every host on Eater now seems boring compared to Sheldon. He's got so much personality! Great job

So Glad I live Here in Houston

I'm from the border, and anytime you read "Authentic Tex-Mex" it's bullshit....except from this guy. This chef knows what he's doing. He's quite possibly the best border style chef in the US. Laredo, Texas

One of Sheldon's best.

Such a nice man. Cheers, chef. De corazón, que linda actitud la que tienes . Por eso latinos somos grandes en América, por gente como tú.

I’m definitely visiting this place when I get to Houston.

Lived in Houston most my life, never been here. Damn! I gotta go visit mom and take her here!

Thanks for coming to Houston man!

Looks very innovative, I like all the different kinds of unique dishes on the menu. I'd really like to try the crab cake and the duck confit, I would have never expected that on the menu

Ninfa's is a top notch place. Lived in Houston for years and ate my share

good stuff right here.

As a Tejano, I know for a fact that here in the "South Texas" in the Rio Grande Valley, we have been making Fajitas why before 1973. Tex-Mex Vaqueros are the ones that came up with this cut.

Dude I would order all that looks so bomb

That chef seems fucking awesome. So much respect for him. Food looked delicious too.

Fajita amazing!!!

Ayyy my cousin Alex!! 👏🏼🤙🏽

Sheldon and Lucas are so likable, it's crazy.

His foods looks delicious!

Masiso ver un compatriota llegando alto. esa carne asada se mira buena man. saludos desde Dallas. \m/

love ninfas.... the fajita burger is delicious

Nice!! good to see a Honduran making it big 👍👍👍👍👍. and ninfas is legit af

Looks fire need that in cali

That's some good looking fajitas

Yum

Been a long time since I was able to get to Ninfa's.

Great vid

Respect for a Catracho who makes Tex Mex and is an awesome cook!!!

Nice host. Good joob sheldon..

great video 👍

I've been in Houston, back in the 60's.

That chef is dope af

I Love Tex-Mex in Houston, TEXAS.

Sheldon is best host!

I love cooking with sous vide and was wondering what temp and time frame I should cook octopus at. would love to try it. by the why I thought why I thought you would appreciate my Lolo a Theo taught me how to cook filipino food before I could reach a counter

Man I never been to the original Ninfas got to go soon mmm saludos desde Houston well ok clear lake😬😬😬😬😬

Ninfas! My first server job.

SKRT SKRT SKRT STEAK!!!