The Must List

Cochinita & Co. Serves Up Weekly Lotería Nights Alongside Great Food

Every Tuesday, regulars and newcomers enjoy a meal and community while playing the beloved Mexican game, livened up with always-changing rules.

05/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Continuing a Legacy

Doña Leti’s Is So Much More than a Viral Spot for Birria Tacos

The restaurant might seem like it was an overnight success, but it’s been in the making since the early 2000s—and it all started with fruit.

05/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston Is the Best City in the Country to Eat on a Budget

Here are our favorite bites under $10.

04/09/2025 By 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

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

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

Bringing Mexico Home

There’s So Much to Love about Ema’s New Heights Cafe

The bakery has leveled up from a popular pop-up and farmers market vendor to an exciting brick-and-mortar cafe.

04/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Ancestral Bond

Houston Chefs Use Nopales to Connect Back to Mexico

In a stew or an egg scramble, the prickly pear cactus has deep roots in Texas-Mexican cooking.

03/26/2024 By Adán Medrano

Leveling Up

What to Expect from Tacos Doña Lena’s Heights-Area Location

The beloved hole-in-the-wall spot that brings droves to Spring Branch is now ready to expand with a second restaurant.

03/19/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Steaming Bowls

These Noodle Soups Are Houston’s Comfort-Food Favorites

Where to get the best phở, bún bò Huế, ramen, and sopa de fideo.

12/11/2023 By Emma Balter

Reina de las Tamales

How Momma’s Tamales Handles the Holiday Crunch

Inspired by her mother’s recipes, Ana Soria turned the Bellaire tamale shop into a beloved business that grinds nonstop around Christmas.

11/10/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Fifth of May

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Houston

The parties, events, and dining specials.

05/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

BAR SCENE

The Margaritas at La Diabla Retro Bar Are Sinfully Good

This new downtown tequila bar is an ode to Mexico City pop culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

02/15/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

GREEN, WHITE & RED

Forget Fall—We’re Going All-In on Chiles en Nogada Season

Here’s where you can find one of Mexico’s most patriotic seasonal dishes in Houston.

09/14/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

THE ’BURBS

Best Places To Eat In Sugar Land, TX

From sizzling Tex-Mex platters to fiery Szechuan dishes, the culinary scene in this suburb is one to watch.

03/30/2022 By Megha McSwain

Feliz Navidad

Where To Order Last-Minute Holiday Tamales In Houston

The Christmas staple can sell out at some of your favorite places if you wait too long. Here are six options to buy them fresh right up until Christmas Eve.

12/20/2021 By Craig Hayes

Hot Tamales

The Best Vegan Mexican Spots in Houston

You can call ahead to pick-up, or grab pre-packaged tamales for Christmas at these local markets and restaurants.

12/17/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez and Camilo Hannibal Smith

Patios & Parks

High-End Patio Bar Opens In The Heights

The owners of Casa Nomad debuted their latest concept, Highline Park, last week.

12/07/2021 By Craig Hayes

Fresh Fare

Tex-Mex and All-American Restaurants Set for West U Openings

Plus, a new partnership with Adair concepts

12/06/2021 By Craig Hayes

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