Metro Meals: Natachee's
The next time you are in the mood for some delicious punch and inexpensive homestyle eats, look no further than Natachee's Supper 'n Punch. Located right off the Ensemble/HCC METRORail stop, it is a short walk directly across the station at 3622 Main Street. The restaurant has a large patio area, perfect for sitting out on a beautiful, sunny Houston day. The inside is decorated in a classic Southern bar feel with booths and tables.
We tried the skillet lickers, which consist of three mini burgers topped with sweet onions and chipotle mayonnaise with a side of fries. The chipotle sauce was flavorful, and there was neither too much nor too little sauce on the burgers. The fries were a bit disappointing; we would not recommend them. Overall, this meal was quite filling and definitely not the healthiest option, but great for a late-night craving. The skillet lickers cost only $7.99.
We also tried one of the main entrees, the fiesta chicken. This dish consists of fried chicken, melted cheese, jalapenos, onions and a choice of two sides. There is plenty of food in the entrees— too much for one person. Overall, the chicken is greasy and delicious, leaving you with an insanely full feeling. The sides we tried were the fried pickles and onion rings; the onion rings were very yummy, and the batter was great. The fried pickles were definitely an interesting choice, as we had never had them before, and there were plenty to share. The cost of this plate is $9.99. Other sides are available, such as coleslaw, rice, greens, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, spinach, and mac and cheese.
Other dishes available are salads, burgers, sandwiches and a selection of breakfast dishes (though not served all day). We dined there on a Friday night; it was relatively busy and started livening up at around 7 p.m. Live music started playing as well, so it was awesome to enjoy our meals while listening to some great music. If you go on a Friday or Saturday night, there is usually live music to check out. If you choose to dine during the week and are of legal age, you can enjoy happy hour from 3-7 p.m., with $3 punch, $1 off all drinks and $1 per can of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.
The review rundown:
Check out Natachee's just off the METRORail if you are in a casual mood and looking to save a few dollars. The food is definitely not gourmet; the atmosphere is the main reason to check this restaurant out!
Natachee's serves bar food, like burgers.
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