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items Taste the best of Houston! 🍽️ From legendary Tex-Mex and mouthwatering BBQ to cozy cafés and vibrant international cuisine, this list highlights the city’s must-try restaurants and hidden foodie gems. Whether you’re craving brunch, dinner, or a late...
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This is my favorite photo place in the outer Houston area. I get the #15 small with charbroiled pork spring rolls as an appetizer!
Pho Ben Sugar Land - First Colony
This is my FAVORITE seafood place! The seasoning and spice level is always on point! My seasoning combo is Crafty Cajun with spice level fire.
Crafty Crab
Yall need to go to any Five Guys to get the best fries in the world!
Five Guys
This is my absolute favorite hot pot restaurant in Houston hands down! The pricing is also better than other places I have been to.
Happy Lamb Hotpot
Beloved for its legendary chicken & waffles and wings & grits, this is the breakfast spot in Houston.
The Breakfast Klub
A Houston institution since the 1970s, famous for inventing the modern Tex-Mex fajita.
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
Chef Hugo Ortega’s upscale Mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes in a beautifully restored Montrose building.
Hugo's
A family-run classic serving slow-smoked Texas barbecue since 1977.
Goode Company BBQ
A 24/7 Houston staple serving classic diner fare and endless pies.
House of Pies
Creative soul food spot with chicken & waffles and Southern classics
Taste Kitchen + Bar
This is a Black Owned 24 hour brunch restaurant. If you just spent a night out on the town, they have your hangover needs covered!
Day & Night Almeda 24HR Cafe
Trunk Taco is Houston-born street-style tacos at their best—flavorful, fresh, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors that keep locals coming back for more.
Drunk Taco (@drunktacohouston) · Houston, TX
Little Hen is a cozy Houston café serving scratch-made comfort food and Southern-inspired dishes, perfect for brunch, lunch, or a relaxed coffee break.
Little Hen
Little Sister serves bold Southeast Asian flavors with a Houston twist, offering a vibrant menu of pho, noodles, and small plates in a chic, welcoming setting
Little Sister Cake Shop & Cafe: Home
Buttermilk Baby is Houston’s go-to spot for elevated comfort food, from fluffy chicken & waffles to inventive Southern-inspired brunch dishes in a cozy, modern setting.
Buttermilk Baby
Forget Me Not is a charming Houston café offering fresh, wholesome brunch and lunch dishes in a bright, welcoming space—perfect for coffee, pastries, and comfort food.
Forget Me Not – Restaurant & Bar
City Cellars is a Houston wine bar and bistro offering a curated selection of wines by the glass, small plates, and a cozy, modern atmosphere—perfect for a relaxed night out or casual date.
City Cellars
Daily Gather is a bright, modern café in Houston serving fresh, healthy breakfast and brunch dishes, from smoothie bowls to hearty egg plates, perfect for a casual morning or lunch outing.
Daily Gather
Doña Leti brings authentic Mexican flavors to Houston with fresh, vibrant tacos, tortas, and traditional dishes served in a casual, colorful setting.
Doña Leti's
Trill Burger is Houston-born comfort food at its best, serving juicy, flavorful burgers, loaded fries, and shakes with a bold, creative twist.
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Willie G’s Seafood offers fresh, flavorful Gulf Coast seafood in a casual, family-friendly Houston setting, perfect for classic shrimp, fish, and oyster dishes.
Willie G's Seafood
Jordyn’s Soul Café serves comforting, home-style Southern dishes with bold flavors, from fried chicken and mac ‘n’ cheese to savory sides—perfect for a hearty, soulful meal in Houston.
Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Houston, TX
Peachez HTX brings Southern comfort with a modern twist, serving fried chicken, loaded sides, and classic soul food favorites in a fun, vibrant Houston setting.
Peachez HTX
Taste of Texas is a Houston barbecue institution, serving slow-smoked meats, hearty sides, and classic Texas flavors in a rustic, welcoming atmosphere.
Taste of Texas
A local favorite walk-up bakery / cookie counter. Their signature chocolate chip cookies are beloved (gooey, rich, with just enough crisp on the outside), plus homemade ice cream, pastries, and good coffee. Great for casual dessert outings.
Milk & Cookies
If you want variety and beautiful desserts by the slice, this is it. They offer lots of cake slices, brownies, dipped cookies, etc., in an artsy café setting.
Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe
For those wanting something a bit more exotic/trendy: Dubai chocolate bars, Middle Eastern sweets, visually striking desserts. If you're into sweets with flair and Instagram-worthy presentation, this is a strong pick.
Royal Roastery
Primarily a high-end Japanese restaurant (sushi, omakase), but their omakase includes a delicate dessert as the finale. It’s more of a full dining-plus dessert experience rather than dessert-only. Good if you want dessert after a nice dinner.
Katami
Small batch bakery known for cakes by the slice. Try the Lavender Cake with mixed berry filling or their hummingbird cake with cream cheese frosting.
Red Dessert Dive
Bakery + bistro. Great breads, pastries, plus desserts that feel more elevated. Often shows up in top dessert lists.
Common Bond Bistro & Bakery - Medical Center
Fresh scoops, fun flavors, good for when you want something cold and casual.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Gourmet ice cream with chef-driven flavors. They do both creative and classic flavors, plus seasonal treats. Nice outdoor patio too.
Cloud 10 Creamery
If you like European/Italian style sweets—pastries, cream-filled and fruit pastries, baked goods. Good mix of sweet & savory perhaps.
La Sicilia - Houston
Gelato (and sometimes custard) options. Smaller, casual, but reliable when you want something rich and cold.
SweetCup
Their chocolate chip cookie gets a lot of love — soft + slightly doughy. Good stop for something simple and nostalgic.
French Gourmet Bakery
Known for their “homemade cakes” + a rotating selection. Some favorites: French chocolate, carrot, Toll House Cookie Crunch. Plus, they have Half-Price Cake Day on Mondays, which is great if you want something tasty without paying full price.
Empire Café
Instead of casual pit or trailer BBQ, this is a place that gives more refinement to the BBQ craft. Great if you want something indulgent but still rooted in Texas flavor.
CorkScrew BBQ: Policies/Refunds
Located in downtown Houston, this place delivers impeccable service and USDA Prime Midwest beef. Live music adds a bit of flair in the lounge, and there’s a dress code—so it’s definitely special-occasion material.
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
Stylish space in River Oaks/Westheimer. The ambiance is warm, refined, with southern influences and modern touches. Excellent if you want beautiful surroundings + excellent food.
State of Grace
modern breakfast and brunch spot known for putting a creative spin on morning classics. From indulgent pancake flights and benedicts with a twist to craft cocktails and fresh-brewed coffee, Snooze brings an upbeat, energetic vibe to every meal. It’s ...
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Elegant modern Italian. Known for its homemade pastas, fresh seafood, great ambiance, and trumpets like the truffle pasta being called “one of the best pastas in the country.
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