Can you say Foodgasm? Some of the best food you will taste! Have to take a moment to brag about the octopus starter! It was so delicious and the flavors of the sweet potato and crema perfectly married each other. My boyfriend and I went for date night when it was raining hard so the lights went out and flickered a few times but that only added to the ambiance. Definitely recommend for date night!

Great menu... great selections and always delicious. Great view and vibe. The location is cool but the only downside is the parking availability in the area/valet requirement.

Service was very attentive and the drinks were great! Food was also really good I really enjoyed my time here and the vibes were good. The huevos ahogados were like drowned egg and tortilla in black beans and it was super yummy - definitely have to be a black beans fan to enjoy this because it's basically just black beans. I got the spritz drink and that was fantastic.

Intro: I have been to Flora twice: once on a date and once for an event. Located off of Allen Parkway, Flora shares a parking lot with Buffalo Bayou Park so parking spots are at a premium. If you don't find an open spot, you're likely stuck doing valet as there isn't street parking close by. This upscale restaurant is in the same space as Kitchen at the Dunlavy used to be. Ambiance (5/5): This is one of the areas where Flora shines. The main dining room contains a lovely assortment of chandeliers. The same chandeliers that Kitchen at The Dunlavy was known for. Combine the elegance of the interior of the restaurant with the beautiful views of the Bayou that you can see through the large windows and that creates quite the ambiance. If you want to maximize the scenic views, stop by at sunset. Service (4/5): The service each time I've visited has been friendly, consistent, and efficient. The only real complaints I have here are connected to logistics. The entrance to the restaurant is on the side of the property instead of the front. If it's your first time and you haven't been told where the entrance is located, you'll likely be confused at first. Second, Flora doesn't have a bathroom inside the restaurant. You have to walk outside to reach the restrooms. Drinks (4/5): Flora has a nice list of drinks. I've had several cocktails and beer over my two visits. One of the beers I tried was a Mexican beer that I had never seen anywhere else. The name is escaping me but the bottle was impressive (the labeling was like a work of art and the beer was tasty). I've also had several cocktails and they haven't disappointed. Since Flora is a Mexican restaurant, you'll see a focus on tequila and mezcal. With that being said, they have a lot outside of that too. Food (4/5): As an upscale restaurant, the food and the drinks aren't cheap. Nor are the portion sizes large. But, the food is quite good for the most part. I've had several appetizers (octopus and chips with queso/guac/salsa), entrees (tacos al pastor and barbacoa), and dessert (tres leches). The charred octopus and the barbacoa have been my favorites. Overall: If you're looking for an upscale meal with a beautiful backdrop, Flora makes for a solid choice.