Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Best drip coffee in town. This place is open all day and is a great place to work if you can find a spot to sit down. All but one of the baristas are friendly and helpful! :)
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antidote
729 Studewood StBest drip coffee in town. This place is open all day and is a great place to work if you can find a spot to sit down. All but one of the baristas are friendly and helpful! :)
Started by an old co-worker of Emily’s, A 2nd Cup is a non-profit coffee shop that works to end human trafficking. Good luck finding a more honorable place to spend your $$
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A 2nd Cup
4928 E 11th StStarted by an old co-worker of Emily’s, A 2nd Cup is a non-profit coffee shop that works to end human trafficking. Good luck finding a more honorable place to spend your $$
This place is pretty serious about their coffee, but it’s hard to find it annoying when that coffee is so good!
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catalina Coffee
2201 Washington AveThis place is pretty serious about their coffee, but it’s hard to find it annoying when that coffee is so good!
This is our go-to when we also want to spend some time window-shopping on 19th street. There are some interesting shops on this block that are worth checking out while you sip your coffee!
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boomtown Coffee
242 W 19th StThis is our go-to when we also want to spend some time window-shopping on 19th street. There are some interesting shops on this block that are worth checking out while you sip your coffee!
You can’t go wrong here, but one of our favorites is the Verde taco. The migas are also delicious, and the pastor taco and the barbacoa and the carne guisada… I think you get the picture.
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StYou can’t go wrong here, but one of our favorites is the Verde taco. The migas are also delicious, and the pastor taco and the barbacoa and the carne guisada… I think you get the picture.
Efficiency is not Chiloso’s strong suit… but the tacos are worth the wait! Don’t skimp on the green sauce either.
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Chilosos Taco House
701 E 20th StEfficiency is not Chiloso’s strong suit… but the tacos are worth the wait! Don’t skimp on the green sauce either.
If you like chicken and waffles, this place is for you. Go on a weekday and avoid the line, or go early on the weekend for the full experience.
494 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StIf you like chicken and waffles, this place is for you. Go on a weekday and avoid the line, or go early on the weekend for the full experience.
Excellent coffee, delicious food, welcoming atmosphere—this is one of our favorites. Sit outside if you can!
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasil
2604 Dunlavy StExcellent coffee, delicious food, welcoming atmosphere—this is one of our favorites. Sit outside if you can!
There are several Goode Co. restaurants in Houston, but this is our favorite for breakfast. Get there really early to beat the crowds and have fun making friends with the wait staff. They are the best
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Goode Co. Taqueria
4902 Kirby DriveThere are several Goode Co. restaurants in Houston, but this is our favorite for breakfast. Get there really early to beat the crowds and have fun making friends with the wait staff. They are the best
If you can beat the line, this is the best bakery in town.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdIf you can beat the line, this is the best bakery in town.
Some of the best sushi I’ve ever tasted. Get there around 4:40 on a weekday to get in line for happy hour and order everything on the menu :)
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdSome of the best sushi I’ve ever tasted. Get there around 4:40 on a weekday to get in line for happy hour and order everything on the menu :)
If you want authentic Tex-Mex, this is the place to go. Try the fajitas, but don’t get tricked into ordering “Fajitas for 2” unless you’re really hungry.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveIf you want authentic Tex-Mex, this is the place to go. Try the fajitas, but don’t get tricked into ordering “Fajitas for 2” unless you’re really hungry.
Only open for lunch on week days, you’d be hard-pressed to find better or more authentic Cajun food. You can’t go wrong with the gumbo or the red beans and rice, extra green onions!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Treebeards
1117 Texas StOnly open for lunch on week days, you’d be hard-pressed to find better or more authentic Cajun food. You can’t go wrong with the gumbo or the red beans and rice, extra green onions!
Gulf coast Italian food, with many of the flavors sources from their own garden out back. It’s first-come, first-serve, but the waitstaff is nice and the bar is available while you wait.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrGulf coast Italian food, with many of the flavors sources from their own garden out back. It’s first-come, first-serve, but the waitstaff is nice and the bar is available while you wait.
Not even sure how to categorize the food here—it’s seasonal, mostly savory, easy to share. It’s new and has shot to the top of everyone’s “list”
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pax Americana Restaurant
4319 Montrose BlvdNot even sure how to categorize the food here—it’s seasonal, mostly savory, easy to share. It’s new and has shot to the top of everyone’s “list”
This is a modern Indian café that has bright and aromatic dishes, interesting pastries, fragrant desserts, and coffee/tea/juice all day long.
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Pondicheri
2800 Kirby DrThis is a modern Indian café that has bright and aromatic dishes, interesting pastries, fragrant desserts, and coffee/tea/juice all day long.
This is another place that always has a queue, but for good reason. The BBQ is some of Texas’ finest, and it would be a shame to visit Texas without experiencing it’s best BBQ!
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StThis is another place that always has a queue, but for good reason. The BBQ is some of Texas’ finest, and it would be a shame to visit Texas without experiencing it’s best BBQ!
Best burgers in Houston. Period. Bring some mosquito spray if it’s March-October!
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hubcap Grill
800 Bradford AveBest burgers in Houston. Period. Bring some mosquito spray if it’s March-October!
This is a great Heights institution, with delicious hot dogs and a great grilled cheese/tomato soup combination. They always have local beer on tap.
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Good Dog Houston
903 Studewood StThis is a great Heights institution, with delicious hot dogs and a great grilled cheese/tomato soup combination. They always have local beer on tap.
Indika is an indian-fusion restaurant that is delicious, but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you know your Indian food and/or are an adventurous eater. Just ask for their recommendation and enjoy!
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Indika
516 Westheimer RdIndika is an indian-fusion restaurant that is delicious, but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you know your Indian food and/or are an adventurous eater. Just ask for their recommendation and enjoy!
Pho Binh
2916 White Oak DrSuch great pho, and so close to the house!
This place has gotten a lot of press in recent years, even nationally. Try to make a reservation—It’s best with a larger group since most of the plates are for sharing.
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Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadThis place has gotten a lot of press in recent years, even nationally. Try to make a reservation—It’s best with a larger group since most of the plates are for sharing.
This is a Houston institution. Mediterranean food at it’s finest. Don’t be scared by the long line—it moves quickly!
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Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdThis is a Houston institution. Mediterranean food at it’s finest. Don’t be scared by the long line—it moves quickly!
Torchy’s started as a food truck in Austin, and has grown into several storefronts across Texas. It’s open all day, and the tacos are delicious (but not necessarily nutritious). Don’t miss the queso!
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdTorchy’s started as a food truck in Austin, and has grown into several storefronts across Texas. It’s open all day, and the tacos are delicious (but not necessarily nutritious). Don’t miss the queso!
Seafood on the Gulf Coast - the menu changes daily, and the wine selection is excellent.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reef
2600 Travis StSeafood on the Gulf Coast - the menu changes daily, and the wine selection is excellent.
This is a great place to eat if you find yourself shopping in the Rice Village. Lovely atmosphere with a great assortment of crepes - lots of savory options!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
2420 Rice BoulevardThis is a great place to eat if you find yourself shopping in the Rice Village. Lovely atmosphere with a great assortment of crepes - lots of savory options!
Inside Ecclesia church, this coffee shop has some seriously good coffee and a "pay what you can" menu. It encourages people from all walks to dine together.
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Paper Co. Cafe
1100 Elder StInside Ecclesia church, this coffee shop has some seriously good coffee and a "pay what you can" menu. It encourages people from all walks to dine together.
I think I said Hubcap Grill had the best burgers in Houston, but I take it back. Stanton's does. It is a greasy mess, and you have to take cash.
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Stanton's City Bites
1420 Edwards StI think I said Hubcap Grill had the best burgers in Houston, but I take it back. Stanton's does. It is a greasy mess, and you have to take cash.
Shopping
I think the door to Narnia might exist inside this bookstore.
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Kaboom Books
3116 Houston AveI think the door to Narnia might exist inside this bookstore.
A ridiculous assortment of retro clothing, it's also a great place to find some cowboy boots.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Retropolis
742 W 19th StA ridiculous assortment of retro clothing, it's also a great place to find some cowboy boots.
Owned by a local couple, this place has authentic imports from Central and South America, and hosts a beautiful ofrenda during Dia de los Muertos
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Casa Ramirez FOLKART
241 W 19th StOwned by a local couple, this place has authentic imports from Central and South America, and hosts a beautiful ofrenda during Dia de los Muertos
Essentials
Authentic asian ingredients, and a restaurant if you don't feel like cooking yourself.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asia Market Thai Lao Food
3620 North Main StreetAuthentic asian ingredients, and a restaurant if you don't feel like cooking yourself.
Best farmer's market in town!
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Canino PRODUCE closed jan.26th 2019
2520 Airline DrBest farmer's market in town!
Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto StBest place for international ingredients
This is mostly a liquor store, but they have a GREAT cheese selection, and a pretty robust grocery offering.
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdThis is mostly a liquor store, but they have a GREAT cheese selection, and a pretty robust grocery offering.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's not hard to believe that this is the oldest bar in Houston - creaky stairs, dimly lit, lots of brick... Bring cash or you'll have to use the ATM outside!
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La Carafe
813 Congress StIt's not hard to believe that this is the oldest bar in Houston - creaky stairs, dimly lit, lots of brick... Bring cash or you'll have to use the ATM outside!
An excellent stop on a bar-hopping tour of downtown. Lots of tequila and other authentic Meixcan drinks.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Brewery Tap
310 Main StAn excellent stop on a bar-hopping tour of downtown. Lots of tequila and other authentic Meixcan drinks.
If you want to taste some tequila, this is the place to do it!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Big Bad
419 Travis StIf you want to taste some tequila, this is the place to do it!
A great place for fancy drinks if it's not too crowded
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdA great place for fancy drinks if it's not too crowded
Frozen mojitos and pizza. Doesn't get much better!
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boheme
307 Fairview StFrozen mojitos and pizza. Doesn't get much better!
The diviest of dive bars. Free jello shots when Houston sports teams score. Trivia at 8pm on Thursdays, but you need to get there early to get a spot!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grif's
3416 Roseland StThe diviest of dive bars. Free jello shots when Houston sports teams score. Trivia at 8pm on Thursdays, but you need to get there early to get a spot!
The best ambiance in town - sit outside and enjoy the Houston November weather!
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La Grange
2517 Ralph StThe best ambiance in town - sit outside and enjoy the Houston November weather!
Great outdoor seating for a nice afternoon. Delicious food to go with your drinks.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cottonwood
3422 N Shepherd DrGreat outdoor seating for a nice afternoon. Delicious food to go with your drinks.
OKRA gives it's profits to a different charity each month - you get to choose which one with a ticket you get each time you buy a drink
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OKRA Charity Saloon
924 Congress StOKRA gives it's profits to a different charity each month - you get to choose which one with a ticket you get each time you buy a drink
This is very much a pub. Enormous selection of beers and cider on tap, and great pretzels with mustard!
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ginger Man
5607 Morningside DrThis is very much a pub. Enormous selection of beers and cider on tap, and great pretzels with mustard!