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Each month I will research and visit restaurants in Sugar Land and surrounding areas to bring you the best new places, and some old friends that have been around a while. Please let me know if you have any suggestions, or places to try. Together we will root out all of the culinary treasures Sugar Land has to offer.

Welcome to Sugar Land-Fernando's Latin Cuisine!
by Jennifer Dolcefino

I am pleased to announce the arrival of Fernando’s Latin Cuisine-An exotic culinary adventure! Started by, Fernando Echeverria, the same owner of Los Andes by the Compact Center in Houston-Another wonderful Latin American restaurant. Fernando’s Latin Cuisine is located in the same building where Ruth’s Chris used to be, 14135 Southwest Freeway, in Sugar Land.

We started dinner with the Empanadas appetizer. ($5.95) A nice version of mixed chicken, shrimp, and beef stuffed pastries golden fried. (The beef were my favorite.) It was a perfect portion for two, not enough to ruin your dinner.

I had the Fileton, (Filet mignon) ($29.95) which was a char-grilled thick center cut beef tenderloin basted in chimichurri. It was cooked to perfection and divinely flavored. My husband had the Asada Y Camarones, ($22.95) Casually called the surf and turf. It is a thinner version of the Fileton, still basted in chimichurri, and served with shrimp in a delicious garlic sauce. He was equally as pleased. Both entrees were served with warm bread, asparagus, warm plantains, and jasmine rice.

It was disappointing when they closed Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse a while back. We enjoyed their steaks and the people who worked there immensely. But, Fernando’s Latin Cuisine will make us forget all about our separation anxiety!

I would recommend going there for any date night or dinner, although they are open for lunch. In fact, I am already craving that steak and it was just Saturday night when we were last there! They have an extensive wine list and a full bar. The ambience is much like the old Ruth’s Chris used to be-slightly dressy, yet comfortable. There is live music on the weekends, which is a pleasing Latin guitar artist. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Welcome to Sugar Land, Fernando!

Check out their website for more information at www.fernandosrestaurants.com

Fernando's Latin Cuisine
Is a Latin Thing!
Hours: See Profile
14135 SW Fwy Sugar Land TX 77478 281.494.9087

Profile Description: Fun-Casual-Fine-Dinnig. Fernando's Latin Cuisine infuses neighborhood feel into upscale ambience. FAQ What is Latin Cuisine? Is a fusion of Italian and Latin American flavors. STEAKS, FRESH SEAFOOD, PASTAS, CHICKEN. LIVE MUSIC/DANCING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NITES. ROOMS TO SPARE! Private romms from 6 to 350 , Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Business Meetings. PAELLA NIGHT THURSDAY'S We will open Sunday or Monday for private events. Special events Mondays
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MY REVIEW: If you like a restaurant that has great food, great service and you can carry on a conversation without raising your voice then this is the place. On top of all that the owner, Fernando, comes by and checks on how things are going frequently. He takes personal pride in what goes on the table.

NAME: Mark & Cathy
SUBMITTED: 8/11/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: August 2008
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...
MY REVIEW: The best dining experience I have had in Houston. The service was fantastic, The waiter accomodated every request from offering a sampler of the appetizers to the splitting of a bowl of seafood bisque for both of us to enjoy. I really found everything tasted superb. I thought the Red Snapper cerviche was the best I have had since Puerto Vallarta. If you want to make a great impression on that special someone, take them to Fernando's. But save room for the Tres Leche cake.

NAME: Bob McQueen
SUBMITTED: 8/5/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 07/31/08
FREQUENCY: Visited once
MY REVIEW: We can't stop talking about this place. Where else do you get "the man himself" coming out to your table? We like going there for birthdays, anniversaries, 'tough days at the office', and for any day ending in 'y'. His bar selection is great!

The warm steakhouse atmosphere is great. Every time we've taken friends there they've always been impressed. Fernando's is now my standard that I hold all other restaurants to which is unfortunate because no one can touch them.

Everything I'd tasted has been top notch. Get yourself down there today (unless it's Sunday or Monday, even Fernando needs a day off I guess).

NAME: Brian
SUBMITTED: 7/30/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: May/2008
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...
MY REVIEW: After reading the other reviews, it is very difficult to write anything more that hasn't already been written.

Last night in town with our sons and their wives. As usual, Fernando escorted us to a lovely table, treated us like honored patrons, answered our question regarding the specials and just made the dining experience so much greater.

Looking for food you enjoy, but with latino accent and gourmet presentation? Give Fernando's a try. Guaranteed, you will not be disappointed.

NAME: Charlie Soloand Sandy Antonson
SUBMITTED: 7/8/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 07/08
FREQUENCY: Visited once
MY REVIEW: This place is great! My fiance, sister, brother-in-law and I ate at Fernando's on my birthday. The restaurant was candle-lit, so could be very romantic. The food was amazing! I ate the shrimp scampi dish that had a huge shrimp with a wonderful garlic/butter sauce. We also had a bottle of chardonnay from Chile that was delicious. Our waiter was very attentive and made the whole experience very fun! Since it was my birthday, we ordered the Tres Leches, which was incredible. Overall, it was one of the best restaurants in Sugar Land. I would definitely go back!

NAME: Samantha D.
SUBMITTED: 5/30/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 4/2008
FREQUENCY: Visited once
MY REVIEW: An absolutely wonderful dining experience! Brought a large group to Fernando's for dinner. The ambiance of this beautiful restaurant is extraordinary...very warm and inviting. The food was absolutely delicious and most creative. Some of our group, along with myself, had The Corvina, a Peruvian filet of fish and we just could not stop raving about it. It was dipped in batter, and then sauteed in lemon wine sauce and was incredibly light and melted in your mouth. The Carne Asada superb! And let us not forget that marvelous Tres Leches Cake. Fernando's top notch wait staff was most attentive and on top of everyone's needs. As always, Fernando, himself, was right there to make sure that every detail for this delightful evening was carried out.

This was my second visit to Fernando's and definitely will not be the last! Can't wait to bring friends from out of town. Thanks Fernando!

NAME: Julie Rios
SUBMITTED: 4/18/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: April 17, 2008
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times
MY REVIEW: From the moment I walked in the door, I received a warm welcome by Fernando himself. After escorting me to the bar, he suggested a Pinot Noir that was fabulous. Our waiter John was very friendly, patient, and knowledgable. The atmosphere was warm and romantic with the perfect lighting. Service was excellent and the food was phenominal, especially the chocolate bread pudding. What a delightful evening! I look forward to my return. Thanks again Fernando!

NAME: Elizabeth LaRosa
SUBMITTED: 2/13/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 02/12/2008
FREQUENCY: Visited once