Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Some of the best fajitas and margaritas you will have anywhere.
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El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose BoulevardSome of the best fajitas and margaritas you will have anywhere.
Christy's Donuts Kolaches
1103 W Gray StSo good. Just so good.
It's open all day, but breakfast tacos are why you want to be there.
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La Mexicana
1018 Fairview StIt's open all day, but breakfast tacos are why you want to be there.
Fantastic, very special hamburgers. The Grim Burger is something unique.
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Lankford's Grocery & Market
88 Dennis StFantastic, very special hamburgers. The Grim Burger is something unique.
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdFantastic sushi. Always crowded. Get there for happy hour if you can.
BB's Tex-Orleans
2701 White Oak DrCajun food is always good, especially late at night.
Pepperoni's
8502 S Main StYummy pizza by the slice.
Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer RdAnother late-night staple.
Open 24-hours for the surprising number of people who need Greek food at 2 AM.
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Theo's
812 Westheimer RdOpen 24-hours for the surprising number of people who need Greek food at 2 AM.
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadGreat food. You probably need a reservation.
Juan Mon's International
1901 Taft StTasty and cheap sandwiches.
Pink's Pizza
710 W Gray StTasty pizza. Great for take-out.
Byzantio
403 W Gray StHookah and hummus on the patio.
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveChampagne and fried chicken go together remarkably well.
Houston has a huge Vietnamese population and there is no place better for banh mi Vietnamese sandwiches (most under $3) than here.
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Les Givral's
2704 Milam StHouston has a huge Vietnamese population and there is no place better for banh mi Vietnamese sandwiches (most under $3) than here.
Pho Saigon
2808 Milam StExcellent pho.
Cuchara
214 Fairview StMexican food straight out of Mexico City, very different to Tex-Mex.
LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose BlvdFunky fresh Vietnamese food.
Canary Coffee House
Coffee shop formerly known as Inversion. It’s great.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lola's Depot
2327 Grant StThe diviest dive bar in a neighborhood of dive bars.
Great neighborhood sports bar. Fantastic place to watch football on the weekends. Thursday is Steak Night (do it!). Friday is epic karaoke.
PJ's Sports Bar
614 W Gray StGreat neighborhood sports bar. Fantastic place to watch football on the weekends. Thursday is Steak Night (do it!). Friday is epic karaoke.
If hand-crafted drinks are your thing, Anvil is your place.
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdIf hand-crafted drinks are your thing, Anvil is your place.
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdFantastic selection of beers.
Royal Oak Bar and Grill
1318 Westheimer RdVery solid bar--you can be relaxed or be trendy here.
Boheme
307 Fairview StGreat wine bar.
Great place to knock back with a Guinness and good company.
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Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh DrGreat place to knock back with a Guinness and good company.
Cecil's Pub
600 W Gray StSolid neighborhood bar.
Sightseeing
Next to Inversion Coffee House. Worth a stop-in for interesting exhibits if you are there.
Art League Houston
1953 Montrose BlvdNext to Inversion Coffee House. Worth a stop-in for interesting exhibits if you are there.
One of the best private (or public) museums in the country and absolutely free. Lots of good surrealist work and a very relaxing lawn in front.
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Kifurushi cha Menil
1533 Sul Ross StOne of the best private (or public) museums in the country and absolutely free. Lots of good surrealist work and a very relaxing lawn in front.
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StA unique space created by abstract expressionist Mark Rothko.
Get there at sunset to watch a LOT of bats head out for the evening.
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Waugh Drive Bat Colony
Waugh DriveGet there at sunset to watch a LOT of bats head out for the evening.
Something you will see nowhere else--a house covered in beer cans.
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Beer Can House
222 Malone StSomething you will see nowhere else--a house covered in beer cans.
Worth a stop-in, a museum that celebrates Houston's love affair with the Art Car.
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Makumbusho ya Sanaa ya Gari
140 Heights BlvdWorth a stop-in, a museum that celebrates Houston's love affair with the Art Car.
Everything Else
Best place in the city (and maybe world) to buy second-hand cowboy boots but also so much more. ***Open only some Fridays and Saturdays*** Call ahead.
Texas Junk Company
215 Welch StBest place in the city (and maybe world) to buy second-hand cowboy boots but also so much more. ***Open only some Fridays and Saturdays*** Call ahead.
Up To Date Cleaners
714 W Gray StBest cleaners in Houston for tough jobs, also provide same-day pressing.
Hi Cleaners & Alterations
165 W Gray StVery solid and inexpensive cleaner--where I do most of my cleaning.
beautifully redone park is fabulous place to take a jog or stroll.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drivebeautifully redone park is fabulous place to take a jog or stroll.
West Webster Dog Park
1913 Gillette StClose by dog park. For the puppies!
Essentials
Organic groceries, a huge range of prepared food, and a surprisingly pleasant bar.
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StOrganic groceries, a huge range of prepared food, and a surprisingly pleasant bar.
Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose BlvdNot just any Kroger, this is Disco Kroger.