Vaught figured, at his own Mexican restaurant, he could introduce Houston diners to the foods he grew up eating. And so the idea for Hugo's namesake restaurant was born.

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Houston Chronicle critics pick their favorite Mexican restaurants, ... Top 30 Mexican restaurants in Houston. By Alison Cook, Bao Ong and Jody Schmal | Feb. 22, 2024 10:00 a.m. ... Over time, pork ...