Fuel up

Where to Eat Near Houston’s NRG Stadium

There’s no reason to go to the Rodeo hungry.

02/26/2026 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, and Sofia Gonzalez

Reasons to Love Houston

Let's Play Houston Food Bingo

So many international cuisines are available right here in Houston.

04/01/2025 By Emma Balter

Chitchat

Chikahan Brings Filipino Fine Dining to Sawyer Yards

The new restaurant serves a seven-course tasting menu exploring the cuisine of the Philippines in an upscale setting.

01/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

On the Rise

Houston’s Filipino Food Scene Is Heating Up

A new generation of dedicated chefs—and yes, social media—is behind the cuisine’s growth in the city.

05/21/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez Photography by Brian Kennedy

THINGS TO DO

4 Ways to Celebrate Filipino Culture in Houston This Month

Order some sisig and let's celebrate.

10/07/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Trends

Filipino Cuisine Is Finally Having Its Moment

Here are three excellent places where you can enjoy it.

09/20/2022 By Mai Pham

Hidden Gems

Discover Houston's Best Community-Led Grocery Stores

Discover authentic ingredients, tantalizing tastes, and diverse cultural flavor at one of these great community-oriented grocery stores.

07/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: The Fried Rice of My Dreams

We take a ride to a few places out west and to a new-ish spot inside the Loop.

12/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Whiz Wit?

Food News: Deshaun Watson's Cheesesteak Jawn Opens This Week

Plus, a popular Filipino fast-food chain is opening a third Houston-area location.

12/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Mickey Js

Is Jollibee As 'Tastylicious' As It Claims?

We try the popular Filipino fast-food establishment near NRG Park.

01/07/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Into the Future!

3 Food Trends to Watch in 2020

Are we about to see an explosion of Filipino flavors? It's coming.

01/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Spring Roll Awakening

Find Lumpia and Other Filipino Delights at Original Pinoy Meals

Affordable, traditional Filipino food is inside a great market near NRG.

08/15/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

10 International Icy Treats to Cool You Off This Summer

Take a cold, sugary trip around the world with these refreshing delights.

05/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Cocktails + Kimonos + Kamayan

Beloved Filipino Pop-Up Returns to Houston

Nomadic chef Yana Gilbuena and Kimono Zulu reveal the ties that bind Filipino and Japanese cultures.

06/14/2018 By Alice Levitt

Our Top 10 Restaurants in Alief

Southwest Houston is more than just "Little Saigon," and we've got a diverse line-up of dining options to prove it.

07/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

The Bird's the Word

Get Your Fried Chicken Fix at These 11 International Eateries

In Houston, you can get fried chicken from across the world. And you absolutely should.

06/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Veterans Memorial Drive: Houston's Unheralded Food Crawl Destination

Already worked your way down Bellaire Boulevard and Westheimer? This third expanse of asphalt spanning both sides of the Beltway is the new hot dining spot.

05/25/2017 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

3.14159

Five Places to Hit on National Pie Day

Have a slice on January 23, or any other time.

01/23/2017 By Alice Levitt

Young & Beautiful

Our Latest Obsession: Ube Brazo de Mercedes at Filipiniana Restaurant + Bakery

The next generation in the Filipiniana dynasty introduces modern Filipino cuisine to Houston.

11/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Pinoy Pride

We Ate and Ranked Everything at Pinoy Street Food

Little known fact: Balut consumption will turn you into an honorary Filipino.

05/24/2016 By Justine Hernandez