Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
The brussels sprouts appetizer and the specialty cocktail menu. Dog-friendly patio!
19 locals recommend
Shade
250 W 19th StThe brussels sprouts appetizer and the specialty cocktail menu. Dog-friendly patio!
The best breakfast tacos in Texas, hands down! Go for the migas, stay for the Democrat. Try the taco of the month. They also have a full bar and are open late for those nighttime cravings!
170 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdThe best breakfast tacos in Texas, hands down! Go for the migas, stay for the Democrat. Try the taco of the month. They also have a full bar and are open late for those nighttime cravings!
Great Chinese food despite not being in Chinatown. They deliver too (everyday except Tuesday)!
11 locals recommend
Heights Asian Cafe
2201 Yale StGreat Chinese food despite not being in Chinatown. They deliver too (everyday except Tuesday)!
New ice cream flavors every day, in weird combinations. You have to try it!
33 locals recommend
Fat Cat Creamery
1225 N Shepherd DrNew ice cream flavors every day, in weird combinations. You have to try it!
Carter & Cooley Co
375 W 19th StGreat deli for a quick sandwich and slice of Heights history.
This counter-service coffee-shop/food place is a real gem. They are dog friendly (even inside the restaurant!!!) and there is a full play area in the back for kids. The frozen coffee drinks and pancakes are must-trys!
Maryam's Cafe
315 W 19th StThis counter-service coffee-shop/food place is a real gem. They are dog friendly (even inside the restaurant!!!) and there is a full play area in the back for kids. The frozen coffee drinks and pancakes are must-trys!
One of the best Indian/Pakistani places in the city, located in Houston's Gandhi (Little India) district. This restaurant has been featured by Anthony Bourdain and many other magazines, but you can say you've been coming here since before it was cool. BYOB. (If the wait is too long, try English-pub inspired London Sizzler in the same shopping plaza!)
26 locals recommend
Himalaya Restaurant
6652 Southwest FwyOne of the best Indian/Pakistani places in the city, located in Houston's Gandhi (Little India) district. This restaurant has been featured by Anthony Bourdain and many other magazines, but you can say you've been coming here since before it was cool. BYOB. (If the wait is too long, try English-pub inspired London Sizzler in the same shopping plaza!)
For authentic Chinese Szechuan cuisine outside of Chinatown, definitely make a stop here, in the city's hip Montrose neighborhood - it's an outpost of a popular Chinatown-based restaurant. (For lots of different types of Chinese foods, Chinese spa services, Vietnamese food/culture and shopping, ask us! William speaks Chinese and loves guiding people to the best places in Chinatown!)
36 locals recommend
Mala Sichuan Bistro
1201 Westheimer RdFor authentic Chinese Szechuan cuisine outside of Chinatown, definitely make a stop here, in the city's hip Montrose neighborhood - it's an outpost of a popular Chinatown-based restaurant. (For lots of different types of Chinese foods, Chinese spa services, Vietnamese food/culture and shopping, ask us! William speaks Chinese and loves guiding people to the best places in Chinatown!)
Essentials
Local grocery store is well within walking distance and has everything you need. If not, there are a CVS and a Walgreens right across the street.
334 locals recommend
Kroger
4000 Polk StLocal grocery store is well within walking distance and has everything you need. If not, there are a CVS and a Walgreens right across the street.
Cutthroat
244 W 19th StHip barbershop will give you a real taste of the Houston "see and be scene."
Drinks & Nightlife
This upscale sushi place has one of the best scotch and whiskey menus around.
26 locals recommend
KA Sushi
1901 N Shepherd DrThis upscale sushi place has one of the best scotch and whiskey menus around.
Shopping
Big Blue Whale
237 W 19th StUnique and adorable toy store!
The Wilde Collection
1446 Yale StVisit this shop for the weird and magical!
This is the best liquor store in Houston - it's not in the neighborhood, but it's worth the drive if you're looking for something special.
116 locals recommend
Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdThis is the best liquor store in Houston - it's not in the neighborhood, but it's worth the drive if you're looking for something special.