Bitter Bite

Trump Burger’s Deportation Saga Is Proof: No One Is Exempt

The restaurant owner's showy support for Trump wasn't enough to evade the possibility of being deported.

7:00am By Brittany Britto Garley

Closing time

A Houston Restaurant, Home to an Iconic Roasted Chicken, Is Closing

Plus, El Venado served its last drink on August 31.

09/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Michelin Moment

Which Houston Restaurants Deserve a Michelin Star in 2025?

As the Michelin Guide prepares to announce its new stars, Houstonia is asking readers which local restaurants deserve recognition this year.

09/03/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

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

Bayougraphy

Jane Wild’s Journey to Her Houston Heights Bakehouse

She’s a small-town girl with big dreams and a love for sustainability.

08/19/2025 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

The Michelin Moment

The Michelin Guide Returns to Houston to Crown Texas’s Top Restaurants

Houston is once again hosting the ceremony for one of the most prestigious dining guides in the world. Here’s what’s in store—and what’s at stake.

08/15/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Tariff Talks

From H-E-B Sushi to Boba Tea, Tariffs Are Driving Up Houston’s Food Costs

Tariffs on goods from dozens of countries are forcing local restaurants, caterers, and grocers to raise prices—or get creative.

08/14/2025 By Erica Cheng

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

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: August 8

Texas’s biggest cumbia block party, last visits to closing restaurants, and binge-watching a reboot—here are your Houston weekend plans.

08/08/2025 By Erica Cheng and Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

This Houston Restaurant Is as Old as Tex-Mex

Dining at Molina’s Cantina is like eating a slice of Houston history.

08/08/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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

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

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