Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Incredible Oaxacan, with the best mole in town. Xochi is the best of chef Hugo's restaurants, in my opinion. They also have a vegetarian option!
63 locals recommend
Xochi
1777 Walker StIncredible Oaxacan, with the best mole in town. Xochi is the best of chef Hugo's restaurants, in my opinion. They also have a vegetarian option!
OH YAM! Best tacos in H-town. Super cheap and very authentic. You can get your tacos from here and eat them at the Alabama ice house across the street.
23 locals recommend
Tacos Tierra Caliente
2003 W Alabama StOH YAM! Best tacos in H-town. Super cheap and very authentic. You can get your tacos from here and eat them at the Alabama ice house across the street.
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StGood coffee and a nice spot to hangout/read/work.
The best chocolatier in Houston, by far! You MUST stop by this place. It's a great spot for trying out their artsy chocolate and chocolate-y drinks, get gift chocolate boxes, or just stop by for the amazing smell and the experience.
Cacao & Cardamom Chocolatier Galleria
5000 Westheimer RdThe best chocolatier in Houston, by far! You MUST stop by this place. It's a great spot for trying out their artsy chocolate and chocolate-y drinks, get gift chocolate boxes, or just stop by for the amazing smell and the experience.
AMAZING baked goods and bread! It's a really cool spot too. I love getting coffee and a pastry and sitting out on the porch. It's located in one of the most vibrant hoods in Houston.
194 locals recommend
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdAMAZING baked goods and bread! It's a really cool spot too. I love getting coffee and a pastry and sitting out on the porch. It's located in one of the most vibrant hoods in Houston.
This place is out of the way but it's so worth the drive! So many delicious choices. The place is run by a sweet old couple and they make their own amazing sauces and empanadas. They also have a cute patio where they have live Spanish music gatherings on the weekend.
14 locals recommend
The Original Marini's Empanada House
10001 Westheimer RdThis place is out of the way but it's so worth the drive! So many delicious choices. The place is run by a sweet old couple and they make their own amazing sauces and empanadas. They also have a cute patio where they have live Spanish music gatherings on the weekend.
Authentic Indian food! I'd definitely check this place out if you like Indian food or if you are looking for vegetarian options- it's quiet the experience!
9 locals recommend
Maharaja Bhog
8338 Southwest FwyAuthentic Indian food! I'd definitely check this place out if you like Indian food or if you are looking for vegetarian options- it's quiet the experience!
This is an awesome grocery shop, specializing in Middle Eastern goods. They have their own bakery and a restaurant inside the shop. They also have live music and game nights at the restaurant. The restaurant serves mideastern foods and drinks with a werstern twist.
136 locals recommend
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StThis is an awesome grocery shop, specializing in Middle Eastern goods. They have their own bakery and a restaurant inside the shop. They also have live music and game nights at the restaurant. The restaurant serves mideastern foods and drinks with a werstern twist.
Parks & Nature
Hermann park is one of the best, if not the best thing, Houston has to offer.
51 locals recommend
Hermann Park Conservancy
1700 Hermann DrHermann park is one of the best, if not the best thing, Houston has to offer.
Arts & Culture
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StRothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StDrinks & Nightlife
Live music and latin dancing! The crowd is usually a mix of young and older people who go there to dance and have fun.
10 locals recommend
Mi Luna
2441 University BlvdLive music and latin dancing! The crowd is usually a mix of young and older people who go there to dance and have fun.
Cezanne Jazz Club
500 Louisiana StreetA hidden gem for jazz lovers!
This place has a small rooftop bar and it's my favorite dance floor! They play the coolest mix of latin and mainstream western hits!
Live Sports Bar & Grill
407 Main StThis place has a small rooftop bar and it's my favorite dance floor! They play the coolest mix of latin and mainstream western hits!