Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Our neighborhood favorite. We have never had a bad meal here and is a favorite place to take friends.
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Lucille's
5512 La Branch StOur neighborhood favorite. We have never had a bad meal here and is a favorite place to take friends.
Casual dining. Great breakfast. Fun drinks. Back yard with live music sometimes. VERY Kid friendly.
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Natachee's Supper 'n Punch
900 Francis StCasual dining. Great breakfast. Fun drinks. Back yard with live music sometimes. VERY Kid friendly.
Super affordable. Really great Mexican street food and the nicest folks. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Counter service.
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Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StSuper affordable. Really great Mexican street food and the nicest folks. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Counter service.
Old time Houston standard. The BEST frozen margaritas in town. Old-school Tex-Mex. Not greasy. Kid friendly. Don't be afraid by the view from the street - they are open for business.
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Spanish Village Restaurant
4720 Almeda RdOld time Houston standard. The BEST frozen margaritas in town. Old-school Tex-Mex. Not greasy. Kid friendly. Don't be afraid by the view from the street - they are open for business.
All veg, all vegan, so good. Great sandwiches, smoothies, juices. Counter service. Limited hours, 11am - 8pm.
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green seed vegan
4320 Almeda RdAll veg, all vegan, so good. Great sandwiches, smoothies, juices. Counter service. Limited hours, 11am - 8pm.
By far the BEST seafood in town. Expensive, but worth it. Award winning chef, Brian Caswell. You've seen him on Top Chef Masters!
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Reef
2600 Travis StBy far the BEST seafood in town. Expensive, but worth it. Award winning chef, Brian Caswell. You've seen him on Top Chef Masters!
By far the BEST (interior) Mexican in town. You will think differently about Mexican food after coming here. Chef Hugo Ortego is a James Beard nominee. Awesome margaritas.
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Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdBy far the BEST (interior) Mexican in town. You will think differently about Mexican food after coming here. Chef Hugo Ortego is a James Beard nominee. Awesome margaritas.
Delivery....but so close...easier and faster to order and go pick-up. Counter service. Great hand tossed and very fresh pizza. Old-school / not gourmet. Good gelato, too. Shares the beer garden with Axelrad! Kid and friendly.
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Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdDelivery....but so close...easier and faster to order and go pick-up. Counter service. Great hand tossed and very fresh pizza. Old-school / not gourmet. Good gelato, too. Shares the beer garden with Axelrad! Kid and friendly.
Great coffee house and awesome bar. Frozen Palomas and Suffering Bastards this summer!
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Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
3622 Main StGreat coffee house and awesome bar. Frozen Palomas and Suffering Bastards this summer!
Not to be missed. Counter service. Indian street-food. Unusual, but awesome breakfast. Moderately priced.
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Pondicheri
2800 Kirby DrNot to be missed. Counter service. Indian street-food. Unusual, but awesome breakfast. Moderately priced.
Great bakery, fun brunch, good bar. Interesting and innovative menu.
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Weights + Measures
2808 Caroline StGreat bakery, fun brunch, good bar. Interesting and innovative menu.
Very fresh and affordable Vietnamese food. Not much atmosphere, bu really good food.
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Thien An Sandwiches
2611 San Jacinto StVery fresh and affordable Vietnamese food. Not much atmosphere, bu really good food.
Essentials
3 blks away. Local chain & full grocery, specializing in Mexican & Latin American products, along with a few other "international" foods. Produce is ripe. Perfect if you need an avocado tonight.
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Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto St3 blks away. Local chain & full grocery, specializing in Mexican & Latin American products, along with a few other "international" foods. Produce is ripe. Perfect if you need an avocado tonight.
Amazing liquor, beer, wine selection, plus a huge specialty & gourmet food section. Sandwiches and a selection of prepared foods available
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdAmazing liquor, beer, wine selection, plus a huge specialty & gourmet food section. Sandwiches and a selection of prepared foods available
Shopping
CVS
917 Main StDrug Store / Pharmacy
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing selection of craft beers and mixologist cocktails + light snacks - good hot dog. Andy may seem grumpy, don't buy it, he's a sweet heart and an awesome bartender.
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Mongoose Versus Cobra
1011 McGowen StAmazing selection of craft beers and mixologist cocktails + light snacks - good hot dog. Andy may seem grumpy, don't buy it, he's a sweet heart and an awesome bartender.
Wonderful wine bar with light snacks. Large selection & knowledgeable staff. Bargain tip: Sundays - all open bottles from the night before will sell at 1/2 price per the glass.
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13 celsius
3000 Caroline StWonderful wine bar with light snacks. Large selection & knowledgeable staff. Bargain tip: Sundays - all open bottles from the night before will sell at 1/2 price per the glass.
New to the neighborhood! Tons of craft beers and shares a nice beer garden with Luigi's pizza. Close enough to walk!
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Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StNew to the neighborhood! Tons of craft beers and shares a nice beer garden with Luigi's pizza. Close enough to walk!
Sightseeing
Inexplicable. You just have to go experience it. Check website for events, concerts and programs. This organization produces the world famous Houston Art Car Parade.
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The Orange Show
2401 Munger StInexplicable. You just have to go experience it. Check website for events, concerts and programs. This organization produces the world famous Houston Art Car Parade.
Historical memorabilia about the brave men and women who overcame adversity while fighting in American wars. Learn more about not only African American history but also American history, as well.
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Museo Nacional de los Soldados de Buffalo
3816 Caroline StHistorical memorabilia about the brave men and women who overcame adversity while fighting in American wars. Learn more about not only African American history but also American history, as well.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary and often social / political art.
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Station Museum of Contemporary Art
1502 Alabama StContemporary and often social / political art.
Free art museum showing contemporary works from local artists.
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Lawndale Art Center
4912 Main StFree art museum showing contemporary works from local artists.
Free museum featuring fine craft and contemporary art. Nice gift shop.
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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main StFree museum featuring fine craft and contemporary art. Nice gift shop.
It's big. It's amazing. IMAX theatre, planetarium, butterfly center, blockbuster exhibits and permanent collections. Don't miss the gems and shells!
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El Museo de Historia Natural de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrIt's big. It's amazing. IMAX theatre, planetarium, butterfly center, blockbuster exhibits and permanent collections. Don't miss the gems and shells!
It's big. It's amazing. It's Houston's Fine Art Museum. Good gift shop.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StIt's big. It's amazing. It's Houston's Fine Art Museum. Good gift shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Zoológico de Houston
6200 Hermann Park DrIt's a really nice zoo.
Museo de los Niños de Houston
1500 Binz StIt's a really great children's museum.