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Great Tex-Mex-tations
It’s not all Tex-Mex here, though the city has that covered — from taco trucks (a la Armando’s catering and Taqueria Tacambaro, behind the farmer’s market on Airline Drive) to scene-y, upscale experiences at Guadalajara Hacienda and Escalante’s Mexican Grille. Plus, you’ll find hot franchises like Berryhill’s and mom-and-pop spots in every neighborhood, where many owners silently attempt to outdo one another, perfecting their margarita recipes and offering nightly specials. So make the rounds and sample away!
Taste of Asia
Prefer to spice it up with mustard sauce and Sriracha? Hit the southwest part of town, along Bellaire Boulevard, also known as Chinatown. Houston has one of the nation’s fastest-growing Asian populations, so look forward to outstanding dim sum, bubble tea cafés, and ethnic markets. In west Houston, discover Korean barbecue and Thai cuisine along Longpoint or head downtown for tasty Vietnamese at Les Givral’s or Huynh Restaurant.
Nice to Meat You
For hearty fare, head to Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House or Pappas Bros. Steakhouse in the Galleria area. Inside the Loop, take a seat at Brenner’s on the Bayou or downtown’s Vic & Anthony’s. Goode Co., Demeris Barbecue, and Luling City Market satisfy barbecue cravings. Burgers are best at Beaver’s, Christian’s Tailgate, and Little Bigs, where you also can order sensational beef, chicken, and mushroom sliders.
Fine Dining
Houston is home to some of the country’s finest restaurants and high-caliber chefs and sommeliers. Da Marco and RDG Bar Annie offer romantic and memorable meals, as does the Alden Hotel’s *17 and Upper Kirby’s Pesce. For a see-and-be-seen and award-winning fare, head to Tony’s or Washington Avenue’s Catalan restaurant.
