“ CasaEma lived up to the hype! My family was impressed by the innovative pastries, dynamic dishes, creative menu, and quick kind service! We were nervous to see a long line, however the line moves quickly. They have an employee always monitoring the parties and line and reserving tables/seating to ensure that everyone has a place to sit once they place their orders. No wonder this place was recognized by Michelin! I was impressed by the food and included a few photos in this review. I also included photos of the fun atmosphere and line. If the line is as long as it is in my photos, then the wait is only 10-15 minutes. The only negative aspect was parking. Arrive early to find parking as you will need to either park across the street or park in the nearby neighborhood. Allocate 3-7 minutes for parking. I look forward to coming back soon! ”

“ We went for brunch, and I absolutely loved it! The food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and the menu had so many great options—it was hard to choose! The decor is beautiful, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the experience even better. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring we had a great time. It does get busy, so I recommend arriving with plenty of time. Overall, a fantastic spot that I highly recommend—I’ll definitely be back! ”

“ Visiting from NYC, it's a joy to find a spot that would knock down the competition even in the big apple. Rarely have I had a joint coffee/dining experience that's lights out in all departments. First day, had the Elote muffin and a drip coffee – I'd come back daily for this. Using nixtamalized corn as the base for a dish often overlooked deserves praise in itself; but process aside, an unforgettable muffin. The drip was delicious, a blend of an anaerobic Colombian with a natural/washed Nicaraguan was an almost tea-like experience. I came back early the next morning (come early) to try a Concha, a meal from the kitchen, and some more coffee. If you've never tried Conchas before, try some others before you try EMA's--I think they set the bar too high. In the same way that having a your first croissant in a Paris bakery may not be good for you in the long run, this Concha is delicate, balanced, truly "pan dulce". Maybe I didn't know where to look, but even in CDMX I didn't have a Concha experience like this. Perfect with the Cafe de Olla I ordered (Mexican spiced coffee), one of those legendary combinations in the food world that seems simple in theory, but difficult in top tier execution, especially in elevated international dining experiences the U.S. I decided on the Mole Enchiladas. Tortillas were lathered but not soggy, meat was tender, flavorful, and the mole represented mole's well, a sweet-savory sauce that's too unfamiliar too the American palette (including my own). If you haven't tried mole, get this dish. (as far as I'm aware, "mole" is actually an umbrella term that means "sauce", but the black/brown mole's are often made with chocolate and dried fruits, creating this intense but balanced savory marinade/base for meat dishes). Thanks EMA for making me want to move to Houston, I'll be back! *Almost forgot--incredible service. Kind workers, food came quickly, and Marlene and Luz were happy to walk me through the menu and what's going down at EMA, thanks again! ”

“ Have gone to this place multiple times and let me tell you that you will never be dissapointed. Every single dish I have ever tried here has been delicious, including the pastries. I had never thought I would love a dish like a carrot taco, but it is absolutely delicious, along with their chorizo chilaquiles in the red salsa that they serve in the weekend. Their chilaquiles verdes are also delicious and so are the enmoladas. No matter the dish, you could never go wrong here. They put such work in the flavors, everything is so well balanced, it is absolutely the best. ”

“ Ema HTX is incredible! The carrot taco was a 10/10—so flavorful you don’t even miss the meat, and the chicharron is 1000/10, insanely good. Loved the grilled pearl onions! The suadero chilaquiles were a solid 8/10—beans needed a bit of salt, salsa was okay. The corn muffin? Best thing on earth—I took 5 to go! Watermelon agua fresca was light and refreshing (10/10), and the horchata latte has me hooked. Also, the staff is truly the heart of the place—so warm, friendly, and always smiling. They make you feel right at home. I absolutely love them! ”

“ Five starts for the food. Waited 50 min on a Sunday at 12pm. You have to order before you sit. No cash. The place is small, we were a party of two and even though there were tables available they made us seat at the bar to leave the tables to larger parties. So after waiting for 50 minutes the group of 4 that was after us was seated at a table while we seat at the bar. They had a dj and the music was a little bit too loud. Food was served really fast but drinks really slow. Suadero Chilaquiles - Best of what we ordered. It was delicious. It is a big plate and comes with an egg Puerco Mole Enchiladas - Mole was really good, serving size is two enchiladas with some greens, mole sauce and baby corn. Chicharron - Good but difficult to cut and serve. Four pork belly pieces that come with three tortillas (in my opinion it should be 4 tortillas), refried beans with queso on top and two different sauces: green one and red one (spicy). The wort out of the three, but still good. Horchata Berlina - round pastry (like a donut) filled with horchata cream. Really good. ”

“ I had seen this place on social media and it got me wanting to try it out. We had Suadero Chilaquiles, Huarache de Pollo, Flat White and Atole de Coco Cold Brew, and also some bakery items to go. Both dishes had good combination of ingredients and flavors. As for huarache, probably my first time to eat and its texture was chewier than I thought (compared to tamales). Coffee was good and so were bakery items. Service was friendly and wait time was reasonable (around 10:30am on Friday). There is a parking lot and Ema's spots are limited. I love "Masa" so I would like to come back. ”

“ Greatest pleasure is to visit a new city and start the day trying out a new restaurant and feeling like IT WAS MEANT TO BE. I’m Mexican so I’m very picky with “authentic Mexican restaurant,” this place felt like a huge warm hug to my heart. I wanted to eat all the pastries but I have gluten allergies so I could only let myself to tried one. It was worth it. If you’re a quiche afficionado like me, then you need to try it. Their coffee was also amazing. ”