Houston, TX - Restaurant Suggestions, Anyone?
I'm going to be visiting some friends in Houston for about a week...any suggestions on what restaurants best represent the Houston eating scene? Any recommendations are welcome, from high-end to local secrets -- I won't tell anyone, I promise!
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Houston is one of America's greatest restaurant towns. You'll have no trouble finding great food at every price point. For steaks, I love Steamboat House (on Sam Houston Tollway near the horse race track). For seafood, don't miss Goode Company on West I-10 near Gessner -- Goode Company Barbeque at Kirby near 59 is a don't miss, too. Rajin Cajin's original location on Richmond near Wesleyan is a treat. Texmex at Pico's on Bellaire is often ranked tops.
andmore at 8:28AM on 07/30/07
As someone who lived in NYC for a long time, I have been pleasantly and constitently surprised by the quality and value of the REALLY good food available in Houston. Can't help you outside the Loop, but sounds like you've already got that. Tony Mandola's on West Gray is consistently the best restaurant with impeccable seafood, a neighborhood atmostphere, and an owner who is often sitting at the bar and will ask your opinion on new wines he is trying. Dolce Vita on Westheimer, the little sister of De Marco, is not to be missed for pizzas cooked in a wood oven, imaginative vegetable starters, and comforting pasta dishes. For great hambugers, try Christian's Tailgate on Pierce and Bagby, or if you are feeling like a little more authentic atmosphere, try the original off of I-10 and Bagby. There is an embarrassment of riches on Washington now, with three great wine lists and food to match--Monsterville Horton's Cova, Catalan from the owners of Ibiza, and Max's Wine Dive from some of the people involved with the Tasting Room. Hugo's on Westheimer has divine interior authentic Mexican with lovely cocktails to match. If it's Thursday, best get to Langford's for lunch by 11:30 for the chicken fried steak if you want a table. Paulie's on Westheimer is perfect for a ladies's lunch. Vic & Anthony's downtown for steak . . .
carriebwc at 9:03AM on 07/30/07
What kind of food are you looking for? When will you be here?
If you want killer chicken-fried steak, try Hickory Hollow. They have a couple locations in town.
My favorite Mexican food is found at La Tapatia Taqueria. It's a small local chain that leans towards more traditional Mexican food instead of Tex-Mex. Good food, dirt cheap.
I have to second the recommendation for Christian's Tailgate. It's the best burger in town. Don't give the lady behind the counter a hard time, she'll give it right back to you.
Sam's Deli Diner is located at I-10 and Kirkwood. It's a little greasy spoon that serves great burgers.
PhotoKirk at 10:38PM on 07/30/07
For real Mexican tacos served with a tray of 5 hot sauces (one was so hot I thought I was going to have to go the hospital and I thought I was tough) try Jarro Cafe on Gessner at I-10.
Champburger on Sampson east of Downtown in an industrial district makes great hamburgers and chicken fried steak sandwiches.
I like Pappas Bar-B-Q or Beef and Bun on Long Point (cheap sandwiches stuffed with meat and piles of my favorite french fries the owner hand cuts)
Try James Coney Island Hot dogs. Prince's Hamburgers are good. Both Houston favorites from 1920's and 30's.
Fajita Willies on Hwy 290 makes great burgers and fajitas.
You can't beat a What-A-Burger at any price.
mrbadideas at 4:59PM on 07/31/07