GRAND OPENING: Maldo’s Steak and Ocean Delivers New Fine Dining and Entertainment to North Houston

🎉 Take a look inside the VIP Grand Opening of Maldo’s Steak & Ocean, the newest upscale restaurant in the heart of the North Houston District! From a red-carpet entrance and live music to exceptional steak and seafood, this celebration had it all. Guests were met with a grand balloon arch, regal throne, step-and-repeat for press and photo opportunities, and a classic red ribbon stretched across the entrance, waiting to be cut to officially welcome guests. Maldo’s offers a new fine dining option for North Houston businesses with prime proximity to the Bush Intercontinental Airport. It’s sure to become a hotspot for traveling executives and the local businesses that are hosting them. This new restaurant delivers world-class dining, new meeting spaces and upscale entertainment to North Houston. 

All images courtesy of Maldo’s Steak and Ocean.

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Offering upscale steakhouse fare and a wide variety of curated seafood, Maldo’s Steak and Ocean celebrated its Grand Opening weekend May 29-June 1, 2025. Guests on Thursday evening were treated to a first look at the restaurant in full swing, complete with live music throughout the evening. All hands were on deck as Director of Operations Julio De la Cruz and Assistant General Manager Mario Gamez led a ready and refined staff on a well-attended opening night. 

After allowing time for guests to arrive and settle in, everyone was invited to join the staff in front of the building for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Once the crowd had gathered, Julio De la Cruz shared a few words, thanking those in attendance and expressing excitement to share this new dining experience with North Houston. 

“We’re so proud to share Maldo’s with the North Houston community," De la Cruz said. "Our area deserves dining with this level of attention to detail and commitment to quality—from our extensive wine list, to our selection of USDA Prime steaks and fresh seafood, to the live music acts we feature—we’re curating a remarkable experience."

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A New Fine Dining Option for North Houston Businesses

With many international businesses calling the North Houston District home and the restaurant’s critical proximity to the Bush Intercontinental Airport, Maldo’s will be a hotspot for traveling executives and the local businesses that host them. This new restaurant brings world-class dining to North Houston. 

More About Maldo’s 

Maldo’s was founded by Joel Maldonado, a visionary restaurateur from Michoacán, Mexico. It is part of a family of concepts that includes Ostioneria Michoacan Seafood & Oyster Bar, Tacos Cecina Caldos & Tacos, and Suxico Bar & Sushi. 

The restaurant has a chic, modern interior with exquisite finishes and a menu with distinct Latin flare. For example, the complimentary appetizer with dinner service is fresh baked bolillos with house-made refried beans. The atmosphere is ideal for client meetings, corporate events, a lunch with colleagues, or a romantic date night. 

The menu features alluring surf and turf dishes, ranging from oysters, ceviche, and yellowfin tuna tartare, to braised short rib in mole and a 36 oz. Tomahawk steak. There are also plenty of vegetarian options to choose from.

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Available for Private Events

Maldo’s Steak and Ocean offers multiple private dining rooms and spaces which can accommodate both intimate gatherings and large groups. When booking a private event, you’ll collaborate with Maldo’s acclaimed chefs to create a menu that fits the taste and style of your event. On the day-of, expert event staff will manage your event to ensure everything goes smoothly. 

Towards the back of the restaurant, a hidden bar and lounge called the Ocean Club by Maldo’s welcomes guests after hours, once the kitchen has closed for the evening. This space has a full bar and a stage for live music or a DJ, along with cocktail tables and lounge seating. 

For more information, or to book a reservation or private event, please contact the team at Maldo’s Steak and Ocean.

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