Dining Out

Alfresco

Perfect Patios for Houston's Cooler Weather

From laid-back vibes at Axelrad to a Tulum-inspired experience, these local patios have it all.

7:30am By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez

Taste of Home

Michy’s Chino Boricua Brings Puerto Rican Chinese to Houston

At this Katy restaurant, crispy tostones and sizzling fried rice bring nostalgic flavors from Puerto Rico’s Chinese kitchens straight to Texas.

10/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Ultimate Hit List

Houston's Hottest New Restaurants to Visit This Month

A French wine bar with fancy bites, an outpost of Local Public Eatery in The Woodlands, and an Asiatown ramen spot that channels Korean convenience stores—here's where to go this month.

10/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Send Noods

Houston’s First Korean Ramen Convenience Store Opens in Asiatown

Ramen Alley brings South Korea’s 24-hour convenience store culture—DIY ramen bowls, K-snacks, and K-pop vibes—to Houston’s dining scene.

10/01/2025 By Erica Cheng

Our best eats

The 8 Houston Dishes We Couldn’t Put Down in September 2025

The plates that lingered on our palates this month—a birria feast built for two, a carrot course that redefines the root, and Nobie’s cult-favorite Dilly Bread.

09/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Brewing Community

In Houston, Coffee Creates Community

With morning raves and chef residencies, Houston cafés are moving beyond lattes to build community through events, dining, and creativity.

09/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Big Tex

The Best New Foods at the 2025 State Fair of Texas

From deep-fried carbonara to a vegan Crunchwrap Supreme, here are the dishes you’ll want to line up for at Dallas’s biggest annual event.

09/23/2025 By Courtney E. Smith

Brand new bites

September’s New Houston Restaurants: A French Wine Bar, Seafood Boil, and More

From Chateau Bellecru’s Parisian-inspired wine lounge in the Heights to Canadian import Blue Claw’s Cajun butter seafood boil.

09/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Re-Mex

Beyond Tex-Mex: Houston Is a Culinary Mecca for Mexican Mash-Ups

Move over Tex-Mex. This new wave of Mexican mash-ups is helping to redefine the Houston culinary scene.

09/10/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley, Erica Cheng, and Sofia Gonzalez

Mmm, delicioso

The Definitive Guide to Houston's Best Mexican Restaurants

Grab a concha at Casaema. Dig into a sizzling plate of fajitas at Ninfa's, and experience the best tasting menu in the city at Tatemó.

09/08/2025 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: September 5

Mind-blowing ramen, $7 smashburgers, live music, lit fests, and cocktails in a cinematic setting—your guide to the best weekend in Houston.

09/05/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Anticipation

The Most Exciting New Houston Restaurants Coming Fall 2025

The former Tower Theatre is getting its revival with an old-school supper club, the owners of Kira and Neo debut a new restaurant, and more from Bun B’s Trill Burgers.

09/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Tasty times

Editors’ Picks: The Absolute Best Things Houstonia Ate This Month

The meals that stuck with us—from heartwarming menudo to cocoa syrup–soaked cake.

08/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

New bites

Houston’s Kirby Ice House Opens Its Longest Bar Yet, Plus More August Restaurant Openings

This month brings a buzzy new sushi bar, sprawling beer gardens, and neighborhood hangouts worth the trip. Plus, a look into Bar Bludorn's expansion to The Woodlands.

08/27/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Weekend Warriors

The Best Brunch in Houston Right Now

Weekend mornings are better with pancakes, friends, and a mimosa or two.

08/18/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: August 15

Dine like Astros star José Altuve, sip award-winning cocktails, and explore one of Houston’s coolest underground spaces.

08/15/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Game time

Where to Eat and Drink at Houston’s NRG Stadium This Football Season

Cheer on the Texans while fueling up on smoked meats from Truth BBQ, beefy creations from Trill Burgers, and gyros from Craft Pita’s newly opened stall.

08/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez