Houston Guidebook
Food scene
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StBest Tonkotsu Black Ramen in town!
You don't have to wait for Taco Tuesday. This place is great anyday of the week! Top recommendations: brisket taco, seafood taco, and tofu taco.
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Fusion Taco Canteen & Cocktails
4706 N Main StYou don't have to wait for Taco Tuesday. This place is great anyday of the week! Top recommendations: brisket taco, seafood taco, and tofu taco.
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueThe BEST BBQ in town and that's saying a lot!
Local Poke
4500 Washington AveBEST Poke in the city, state and nationwide!
Best Italian food in HTX! I recommend the calamari to start, squid ink mafaldine pasta, and the tiramisu dessert!
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North Italia
1700 Post Oak BlvdBest Italian food in HTX! I recommend the calamari to start, squid ink mafaldine pasta, and the tiramisu dessert!
This seafood restaurant is a must! Order anything with octopus "pulpo" and you will be satisfied.
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La Fisheria
213 Milam StThis seafood restaurant is a must! Order anything with octopus "pulpo" and you will be satisfied.
This place has the best breakfast all day! I recommend the waffles and obviously the pies.
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House of Pies
3112 Kirby DrThis place has the best breakfast all day! I recommend the waffles and obviously the pies.
Hando
518 West 11th StreetSushi hand rolls in a private 14 seat bar.
Chicken Pad Thai and Khao Soi Gai soup for the win!
Warning: Go easy on the spice level (they mean business).
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Street Food Thai Market
1010 West Cavalcade StreetChicken Pad Thai and Khao Soi Gai soup for the win!
Warning: Go easy on the spice level (they mean business).
Chinese cuisine - recommend the eggplant dish and red oil dumplings.
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Mala Sichuan Bistro
1201 Westheimer RdChinese cuisine - recommend the eggplant dish and red oil dumplings.
Pondicheri
2800 Kirby DrDelicious Indian-American cuisine.
POST Houston
401 Franklin StNEW multi-level food court with a massive rooftop garden!
Bars
Trash Panda Drinking Club
4203 Edison StreetGreat for a night cap!
Monkey's Tail
5802 Fulton StGet the "Claro que si" cocktail and thank me later.
The Toasted Coconut
1617 Richmond AveTiki themed cocktails and food.
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdOld-Fashion cocktail (oldie but goodie)
Better Luck Tomorrow
544 Yale StQuaint bar located in the Heights Neighborhood.
Eight Row Flint
1039 Yale StThey are known for their Frozen Drinks!!
Pitch 25
2120 Walker StreetFun sports bar with an indoor soccer field.
Favorite Brunch Spots
The brunch is to die for! You must order the French toast it is the best in town hands down.
Liberty Kitchen at the Tree House
963 Bunker Hill RoadThe brunch is to die for! You must order the French toast it is the best in town hands down.
Cuchara
214 Fairview StThe best Mexican brunch in town Saturdays and Sundays!
Xochi
1777 Walker StBest brunch buffet by world renown Chef Hugo.
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AvePlease order the chicken and waffles!
The best breakfast crepes (both sweet and savory)!
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Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
2420 Rice BoulevardThe best breakfast crepes (both sweet and savory)!
For Kids
I-Museum yabantwana yase-Houston
1500 Binz St
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrLevy Park
3801 Eastside StIphakamisa Park
6501 Memorial DrThis beautiful park is located in downtown Houston.
They feature movies on the lawn year round, skating rink in the winter, and a jungle gym for the kids.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StThis beautiful park is located in downtown Houston.
They feature movies on the lawn year round, skating rink in the winter, and a jungle gym for the kids.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StHouston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrShopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdStaples to luxury stores and great restaurants.
Memorial City Mall
Memorial City MallRice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardGreat local shops!
Sightseeing
This a classic photo-op. Keep in mind that you must park in the garage.
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I-Waterwall
2800 Post Oak BlvdThis a classic photo-op. Keep in mind that you must park in the garage.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveThings to do
White Oak Music Hall
2915 N Main StCatch a concert just down the street.
Great place to have a unique experience whether you are solo, with family or on a date.
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I-Factory Yezokuhambisana
3303 Kirby DrGreat place to have a unique experience whether you are solo, with family or on a date.