Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Perfect for late night snacking or lazy dinner. We love their Caprese. You can also get a beer at Axelrad’s Beer Garden next door while you wait (they will deliver the pizza to you).
73 locals recommend
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdPerfect for late night snacking or lazy dinner. We love their Caprese. You can also get a beer at Axelrad’s Beer Garden next door while you wait (they will deliver the pizza to you).
A Houston classic and Beyonce’s favorite restaurant. Line out the door every weekend, so make sure you get there right when it opens (or 15-30 minutes before) if you don’t want to wait. Famous for their chicken and waffles but the fried catfish and grits dish is also delicious!
494 locals recommend
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StA Houston classic and Beyonce’s favorite restaurant. Line out the door every weekend, so make sure you get there right when it opens (or 15-30 minutes before) if you don’t want to wait. Famous for their chicken and waffles but the fried catfish and grits dish is also delicious!
Beautiful bakery and restaurant with outdoor seating. Great for weekend brunch or afternoon tea. Worth the visit even if just for their cookies (they have a “Milk and Cookies” stand right next door) - melt in your mouth deliciousness!
14 locals recommend
Tiny's No. 5
Beautiful bakery and restaurant with outdoor seating. Great for weekend brunch or afternoon tea. Worth the visit even if just for their cookies (they have a “Milk and Cookies” stand right next door) - melt in your mouth deliciousness!
Great place for your standard American food. Dog friendly so you’ll see several owners and their furry friends on the porch. Burgers come with a mountain of fries (you can upgrade to waffle or sweet potato fries) and they don’t skimp out on sauces. We like their bulls-eye sauce (honey mustard and bbq sauce). Their salads are also HUGE.
257 locals recommend
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StGreat place for your standard American food. Dog friendly so you’ll see several owners and their furry friends on the porch. Burgers come with a mountain of fries (you can upgrade to waffle or sweet potato fries) and they don’t skimp out on sauces. We like their bulls-eye sauce (honey mustard and bbq sauce). Their salads are also HUGE.
A slight fusion of Sichuan and Taiwanese food. Be warned - it can get spicy! Good lunch specials and you’ll see it frequented by physicians and Rice students.
14 locals recommend
Hu's Cooking
2502 W Holcombe BlvdA slight fusion of Sichuan and Taiwanese food. Be warned - it can get spicy! Good lunch specials and you’ll see it frequented by physicians and Rice students.
Located in Houston’s original Chinatown/Viet-town. Come here for authentic Vietnamese food staples, such as egg rolls, banh mi sandwiches, vermicelli soups (the bun bo hue is delicious), and banh xeo (think crispy giant crepe). There is plenty of parking in the gated lot. They’re open 9am-6pm everyday except Saturday.
12 locals recommend
Thien An Sandwiches
2611 San Jacinto StLocated in Houston’s original Chinatown/Viet-town. Come here for authentic Vietnamese food staples, such as egg rolls, banh mi sandwiches, vermicelli soups (the bun bo hue is delicious), and banh xeo (think crispy giant crepe). There is plenty of parking in the gated lot. They’re open 9am-6pm everyday except Saturday.
Less than $10 for a delicious meal and appetizer, you can’t go wrong with this Houston staple. They rush you a bit when you order, but it’s an incredible bang for your buck. We recommend their pho, charbroiled sliced pork and rice plate, and bo kho (beef stew) with a side of french bread.
21 locals recommend
Pho Saigon
2808 Milam StLess than $10 for a delicious meal and appetizer, you can’t go wrong with this Houston staple. They rush you a bit when you order, but it’s an incredible bang for your buck. We recommend their pho, charbroiled sliced pork and rice plate, and bo kho (beef stew) with a side of french bread.
Houston-based BBQ joint. Your traditional brisket and ribs. Parking is a bit scarce but you can park along the street.
72 locals recommend
Goode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby DrHouston-based BBQ joint. Your traditional brisket and ribs. Parking is a bit scarce but you can park along the street.
They claim the fajita was invented at this very location!
265 locals recommend
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdThey claim the fajita was invented at this very location!
Overly generous servings! Tip: opt for ½ side servings if you want to go for the variety. There are two nearby locations; go to the one in the Meyerland Plaza for better pita bread.
32 locals recommend
Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill
4738 Beechnut StOverly generous servings! Tip: opt for ½ side servings if you want to go for the variety. There are two nearby locations; go to the one in the Meyerland Plaza for better pita bread.
Drinking Spots
Right next door to Luigi’s Pizzeria, this hip place serves local beers and a good time. Relax on the colorful lawn chairs and hammocks. If you’re going on a weekend, get there early to secure a spot!
269 locals recommend
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StRight next door to Luigi’s Pizzeria, this hip place serves local beers and a good time. Relax on the colorful lawn chairs and hammocks. If you’re going on a weekend, get there early to secure a spot!
Our favorite place to chill. The service is incredible and very knowledgeable and passionate about all things wine. The place is BYOFood, so if you want to UberEats something while you drink, go ahead! If wine isn’t your thing you can also bring beer over from the brewery next door.
6 locals recommend
Vinology Bottle Shop + Tasting Bar
2314 Bissonnet StOur favorite place to chill. The service is incredible and very knowledgeable and passionate about all things wine. The place is BYOFood, so if you want to UberEats something while you drink, go ahead! If wine isn’t your thing you can also bring beer over from the brewery next door.
This happy hour is legit! Cocktails are gorgeous and delicious. If you are hungry, definitely get the roasted carrot pizza - it’s different but GOOD.
74 locals recommend
Weights + Measures
2808 Caroline StThis happy hour is legit! Cocktails are gorgeous and delicious. If you are hungry, definitely get the roasted carrot pizza - it’s different but GOOD.
Sightseeing
If the weather is nice, take a stroll around the beautiful Hermann Park! The park is bustling on weekends and during the evenings. Check out the McGovern Centennial Gardens or the Japanese Garden while you’re there (both are free). The Miller Outdoor Theatre has periodic free shows and the zoo is nearby.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StIf the weather is nice, take a stroll around the beautiful Hermann Park! The park is bustling on weekends and during the evenings. Check out the McGovern Centennial Gardens or the Japanese Garden while you’re there (both are free). The Miller Outdoor Theatre has periodic free shows and the zoo is nearby.
Stroll down beautiful tree lined sidewalks; the campus is open to the public. Notable locations include the Turrell Skyspace, the quad, and the new opera house.
232 locals recommend
Rice University
6100 Main StStroll down beautiful tree lined sidewalks; the campus is open to the public. Notable locations include the Turrell Skyspace, the quad, and the new opera house.
This area has a quintessential college-town feel. Plenty of boutique shops and restaurants to enjoy. Parking is free in the garage for up to 2 hours.
379 locals recommend
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardThis area has a quintessential college-town feel. Plenty of boutique shops and restaurants to enjoy. Parking is free in the garage for up to 2 hours.