Family Dining

The Best Houston Restaurants for Kids and Families

These Houston restaurants keep both kids and grown-ups happy with patios, play space, and crowd-pleasing menus.

03/02/2026 By Brianna McClane

On the rocks

Houston's Best Margaritas of All Time

Craving a classic frozen marg or a smoky mezcal version? These Houston Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants serve some of the city’s strongest, most beloved margaritas.

02/12/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

New Year, New Bites

New Houston Restaurants to Kick Off 2026

A look at the Houston restaurants that just opened, and the highly anticipated spots coming soon.

01/21/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Dry January

Where to Find the Best Mocktails in Houston This Dry January

These Houston spots offer thoughtfully crafted mocktails for Dry January and year-round sober sipping.

01/08/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Game on

Paddle Up: Here Are Houston's Best Pickleball Spots, Ranked

As the sport soars in popularity, here’s what to know about the best pickleball hot spots in town.

08/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Mellanie Perez

Meat lovers

A Deep Dive into Steak Night, Houston’s Most Popular Food Special

It’s been a thing for as long as people can remember, and local bars and restaurants have used the tradition to their advantage.

09/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Felicidades

Picos Celebrates 40 Years with New Agave Festival

Arnaldo Richards reflects on four decades of the Mexican restaurant, and looks to the future with his H-Town Agave Festival.

09/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Tried and True

Neighborhood Restaurants in Houston We Visit Again and Again

They may not always get the spotlight, but these community gathering places are special.

08/28/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Support Local

Where to Eat during This Year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks

The beloved event is back for its 21st year supporting the Houston Food Bank.

07/29/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Vamos Amigos

Where to Eat during Latin Restaurant Weeks

As the industry recovers from Hurricane Beryl, support local restaurants during the three-week event.

07/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sunday Funday

The Best Brunch Destinations Houston Has to Offer

Weekend mornings are better with pancakes and friends.

07/03/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

Dive In

Houston's Best Pools, Water Parks, and More to Beat the Heat

Drive down to Galveston's beaches, splash around at Six Flags, or take a dip in the city's coolest pools this summer.

05/22/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

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