Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Looking for a different kind of taco? Velvet is your best bet close by. Known for their interesting and eclectic mixtures of flavors, Velvet is a great late night place to grab some delicious tacos.
137 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
4819 Washington AveLooking for a different kind of taco? Velvet is your best bet close by. Known for their interesting and eclectic mixtures of flavors, Velvet is a great late night place to grab some delicious tacos.
As authentic as you can get Mexican breakfast tacos, actual tacos, and full meals. Easily my favorite taqueria in Houston and within walking distance! Warning: there often is a line during the busy breakfast and lunch times and the place closes up early.
23 locals recommend
Laredo Taqueria
915 Snover StreetAs authentic as you can get Mexican breakfast tacos, actual tacos, and full meals. Easily my favorite taqueria in Houston and within walking distance! Warning: there often is a line during the busy breakfast and lunch times and the place closes up early.
Easily one of my favorite pizza places in Houston. Every table has board games to play and is a great place to chill. Also, fyi, their chocolate chip cookies are pretty amazing!
19 locals recommend
Luna Pizzeria
3435 Kirby DrEasily one of my favorite pizza places in Houston. Every table has board games to play and is a great place to chill. Also, fyi, their chocolate chip cookies are pretty amazing!
One of the few places in Houston that hand prepares their own syrups! I'm not that fond of their desserts, but for flavored coffee and a bagel, not much beats Three Brothers! Anytime is usually a good time because it's quite large and accommodating.
10 locals recommend
Three Brothers Bakery
4606 Washington AveOne of the few places in Houston that hand prepares their own syrups! I'm not that fond of their desserts, but for flavored coffee and a bagel, not much beats Three Brothers! Anytime is usually a good time because it's quite large and accommodating.
It's downstairs is a little market that is not so budget friendly, but definitely super duper yummy. Upstairs, if the heat and the weather permit, you must sit outside to be treated to a truly beautiful view of Houston.
39 locals recommend
Urban Eats
3414 Washington AveIt's downstairs is a little market that is not so budget friendly, but definitely super duper yummy. Upstairs, if the heat and the weather permit, you must sit outside to be treated to a truly beautiful view of Houston.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar with several karaoke places that book up very quickly. Also bring some spare change with you to play the number of arcade games along every wall.
63 locals recommend
Kung Fu Saloon
5317 Washington AveA bar with several karaoke places that book up very quickly. Also bring some spare change with you to play the number of arcade games along every wall.
Parks & Nature
The longest trail through Houston, and, in fact, through any major city in Texas. The Buffalo Bayou trail goes from here all the way west to the outskirts of the city! A very fun place to bike and have a good run but still stay within the city.
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveThe longest trail through Houston, and, in fact, through any major city in Texas. The Buffalo Bayou trail goes from here all the way west to the outskirts of the city! A very fun place to bike and have a good run but still stay within the city.
My favorite place to play basketball and just chill with some friends and a picnic basket. Beautiful park extremely close by and nestled within the city. There's a great view of the skyline from here!
26 locals recommend
Spotts Park
401 S Heights BlvdMy favorite place to play basketball and just chill with some friends and a picnic basket. Beautiful park extremely close by and nestled within the city. There's a great view of the skyline from here!
Arts & Culture
Oh man. The true gem of Houston! There are several amazing museums here with some truly spectacular exhibits. If you happen to be in the area on a Thursday, you can enjoy free museum days where most of the museums in the district are completely free!
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
Oh man. The true gem of Houston! There are several amazing museums here with some truly spectacular exhibits. If you happen to be in the area on a Thursday, you can enjoy free museum days where most of the museums in the district are completely free!
Shopping
One of the best and largest shopping malls in the country. If you go, the ice skating rink on the bottom most floor is a can't miss attraction!
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdOne of the best and largest shopping malls in the country. If you go, the ice skating rink on the bottom most floor is a can't miss attraction!
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Houston Texans! Come bright and early to catch the best tailgating in the country (literally as judged by the NFL for the past five years).
771 locals recommend
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHome of the Houston Texans! Come bright and early to catch the best tailgating in the country (literally as judged by the NFL for the past five years).