Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Some of the best fajitas and margaritas you will have anywhere.
47 recommandé par les habitants
El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose BoulevardSome of the best fajitas and margaritas you will have anywhere.
Christy's Donuts Kolaches
1103 W Gray StSo good. Just so good.
It's open all day, but breakfast tacos are why you want to be there.
24 recommandé par les habitants
La Mexicana
1018 Fairview StIt's open all day, but breakfast tacos are why you want to be there.
Fantastic, very special hamburgers. The Grim Burger is something unique.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Lankford's Grocery & Market
88 Dennis StFantastic, very special hamburgers. The Grim Burger is something unique.
Fantastic sushi. Always crowded. Get there for happy hour if you can.
219 recommandé par les habitants
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdFantastic sushi. Always crowded. Get there for happy hour if you can.
Cajun food is always good, especially late at night.
116 recommandé par les habitants
BB's Tex-Orleans
2701 White Oak DrCajun food is always good, especially late at night.
Pepperoni's
8502 S Main StYummy pizza by the slice.
Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer RdAnother late-night staple.
Open 24-hours for the surprising number of people who need Greek food at 2 AM.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Theo's
812 Westheimer RdOpen 24-hours for the surprising number of people who need Greek food at 2 AM.
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadGreat food. You probably need a reservation.
Juan Mon's International
1901 Taft StTasty and cheap sandwiches.
Pink's Pizza
710 W Gray StTasty pizza. Great for take-out.
Byzantio
403 W Gray StHookah and hummus on the patio.
Champagne and fried chicken go together remarkably well.
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MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveChampagne and fried chicken go together remarkably well.
Houston has a huge Vietnamese population and there is no place better for banh mi Vietnamese sandwiches (most under $3) than here.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Les Givral's
2704 Milam StHouston has a huge Vietnamese population and there is no place better for banh mi Vietnamese sandwiches (most under $3) than here.
Pho Saigon
2808 Milam StExcellent pho.
Mexican food straight out of Mexico City, very different to Tex-Mex.
71 recommandé par les habitants
Cuchara
214 Fairview StMexican food straight out of Mexico City, very different to Tex-Mex.
LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose BlvdFunky fresh Vietnamese food.
Canary Coffee House
Coffee shop formerly known as Inversion. It’s great.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lola's Depot
2327 Grant StThe diviest dive bar in a neighborhood of dive bars.
Great neighborhood sports bar. Fantastic place to watch football on the weekends. Thursday is Steak Night (do it!). Friday is epic karaoke.
PJ's Sports Bar
614 W Gray StGreat neighborhood sports bar. Fantastic place to watch football on the weekends. Thursday is Steak Night (do it!). Friday is epic karaoke.
If hand-crafted drinks are your thing, Anvil is your place.
214 recommandé par les habitants
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdIf hand-crafted drinks are your thing, Anvil is your place.
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdFantastic selection of beers.
Very solid bar--you can be relaxed or be trendy here.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Oak Bar and Grill
1318 Westheimer RdVery solid bar--you can be relaxed or be trendy here.
Boheme
307 Fairview StGreat wine bar.
Great place to knock back with a Guinness and good company.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh DrGreat place to knock back with a Guinness and good company.
Cecil's Pub
600 W Gray StSolid neighborhood bar.
Sightseeing
Next to Inversion Coffee House. Worth a stop-in for interesting exhibits if you are there.
Art League Houston
1953 Montrose BlvdNext to Inversion Coffee House. Worth a stop-in for interesting exhibits if you are there.
One of the best private (or public) museums in the country and absolutely free. Lots of good surrealist work and a very relaxing lawn in front.
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The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StOne of the best private (or public) museums in the country and absolutely free. Lots of good surrealist work and a very relaxing lawn in front.
A unique space created by abstract expressionist Mark Rothko.
164 recommandé par les habitants
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StA unique space created by abstract expressionist Mark Rothko.
Get there at sunset to watch a LOT of bats head out for the evening.
77 recommandé par les habitants
Waugh Drive Bat Colony
Waugh DriveGet there at sunset to watch a LOT of bats head out for the evening.
Something you will see nowhere else--a house covered in beer cans.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Beer Can House
222 Malone StSomething you will see nowhere else--a house covered in beer cans.
Worth a stop-in, a museum that celebrates Houston's love affair with the Art Car.
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Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdWorth a stop-in, a museum that celebrates Houston's love affair with the Art Car.
Everything Else
Best place in the city (and maybe world) to buy second-hand cowboy boots but also so much more. ***Open only some Fridays and Saturdays*** Call ahead.
Texas Junk Company
215 Welch StBest place in the city (and maybe world) to buy second-hand cowboy boots but also so much more. ***Open only some Fridays and Saturdays*** Call ahead.
Up To Date Cleaners
714 W Gray StBest cleaners in Houston for tough jobs, also provide same-day pressing.
Hi Cleaners & Alterations
165 W Gray StVery solid and inexpensive cleaner--where I do most of my cleaning.
beautifully redone park is fabulous place to take a jog or stroll.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drivebeautifully redone park is fabulous place to take a jog or stroll.
West Webster Dog Park
1913 Gillette StClose by dog park. For the puppies!
Essentials
Organic groceries, a huge range of prepared food, and a surprisingly pleasant bar.
450 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StOrganic groceries, a huge range of prepared food, and a surprisingly pleasant bar.
Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose BlvdNot just any Kroger, this is Disco Kroger.