Eat & Drink

Closing time

Houston Is Losing Two Popular Mexican Restaurants and One of Its Most Beloved Gay Bars This August

Picos, the Eagle, and Cascabel are saying goodbye.

08/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Pre-show bites

The Best Restaurants near or in Houston’s Theater District

Whether you're craving West African cuisine, sushi, or comforting Italian, here's where to go for a meal before or after a theater performance.

08/05/2025 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: August 1

Houston Restaurant Weeks feasts, White Linen Night celebrations, dessert cocktails, and a mango-scented foam party—here’s your weekend playbook.

08/01/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Meredith Nudo

Tasty times

The Top Dishes Houstonia Editors Ate in July

This month was filled with an epic waffle from Agnes and Sherman, fall-off-the-bone ribs from Pizzitola's, bolo-top egg waffles from Hong Kong Food Court, and possibly the best chicken Parmesan in Houston.

07/31/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

New digs

New Houston Restaurant Mayahuel Highlights Mexico City Cuisine in Autry Park

The new restaurant by Netflix star chef Luis Robledo Richards serves masa-driven dishes, plant-based fare, and a pullover coffee experience.

07/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Time to eat

The Ultimate Guide to Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025

From splurge-worthy meals to $25 brunch steals, here’s where to eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks—while supporting a good cause.

07/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Let's eat

The Houston Burger Joint Everyone’s Talking About, Plus Other Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now

Boo’s Burgers is now slinging smashburgers in East End, Hong Kong Food Street's sister is here, and Chubbies is bringing beefy sliders to Memorial.

07/28/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: July 25

Cool down with La Cruderia’s aguachile, hydrate at Tapioca House, and beat the heat at the indoor claw machine arcades in Asiatown.

07/25/2025 Edited by Erica Cheng By Houstonia Staff

Houston originals

Houston’s La Pupusa Loca Is Celebrating 40 Years of Salvadoran Flavor

From Hillcroft Avenue to Gessner Road, this Salvadoran staple has built a Houston pupusa empire—one cheesy bite at a time.

07/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Time to feast

The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston Right Now

With tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and creative sides, these barbecue joints speak to the Houston palate.

07/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Chef it up

The Best Indian Restaurants in Houston

From comforting South Indian breakfasts to spice-packed plates, these restaurants are redefining Indian cuisine in Houston.

07/22/2025 By Biju Sukumaran and Sofia Gonzalez

CLOSING TIME

Houston’s Beloved Tex-Asian Sando Shop Shutters, Plus More Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now

Vuji Cafe and Eloise Nichols say, “See you later.” Three breweries close their doors, and Ginger & Fork announces its fall closure.

07/21/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Croissants, Cubed

Asiatown Trendsetter Debuts Houston's First Viral Korean Cream-Stuffed Pastry Shop Le Kream

Stuffed with cream in flavors like matcha and yuzu, these cube-shaped croissants are selling out fast—and flooding Houston’s feeds.

07/18/2025 By Erica Cheng

Bayougraphy

Houston’s Top Chef Winner Tristen Epps Is Taking Diners on a Trip Through the African Diaspora

The James Beard Award semifinalist is bringing Afro-Caribbean fine dining to the Bayou City, with bold flavors and big dreams.

07/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Barbecue Royalty

Houston Pitmaster Greg Gatlin Is Serving Up More than Just Barbecue

Considered barbecue royalty, this Houston-born pitmaster is celebrating his wins on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

07/14/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Time to eat

The Ultimate Guide to Dining at Post Houston’s Food Market

Whether you're in the mood for sushi, a grilled cheese, savory pies, or fried chicken, this Houston food hall has you covered.

07/08/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Taco Time

Our Favorite 25 Tacos in Houston

From barbacoa to trompo to, of course, breakfast tacos, here are the best of the best.

07/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez, Emma Balter, and Marcos Torres

Healthful eating

Central City Co-Op Supports the Community and Promotes Healthy Eating

Since 1998, this co-op has helped support local farmers, all while giving Houstonians healthier food options.

07/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

How Lankford’s Grocery & Market Has Stood the Test of Time

The restaurant has evolved from a grocery store to a Houston burger destination.

06/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Downtown bites

Our Favorite Restaurants in Houston’s Underground Tunnels

Escape the Houston heat with this six-mile network of (air-conditioned!) tunnels packed with restaurants.

06/25/2025 By Daniel Renfrow

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