glennb2112 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'm headed to Houston to catch a few baseball games and would like to find some decent grub. I live in Memphis so it doesnt have to be BBQ but some local out of the ordinary places would be great. Suggestions please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Do you like Chinese/Vietnamese food? Mai's is my favorite Vietnamese place in the city. http://maishouston.com/ I actually live about 20 minutes from downtown and I don't get up there much, but I do hit Mai's probably once a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennb2112 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks for the reply. Though Chineese isnt my favorite I am always willing to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Check out Washington Avenue while you are in town. It's the new hot spot. Lot's of bars, but also some good restaurants. Benjy's is fantastic. The Broken Spoke is an unusual belgian restaurant. BRC and Beaver's are both top notch. Hickory Hollow has good BBQ. Shiva's in Rice Village has good Indian. Mi Luna, also in the Village, has good tappas. El Tiempo (several locations) has good Mexican food. Pronto, Raia's, and Maggiano's are all good Italian. El Rey is good, cheap Cuban fast food. And, on the west side of town, Rudi Lechner's has amazing German food. Enough choices for ya? Edited April 17, 2012 by Merely Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Pico's in Bellaire is really good, too. Awesome enchiladas and margaritas. And the original Ninfa's near downtown is really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennb2112 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions everyone..i just might have to stay an extra day to check out all the great places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Houston's a fun town with friendly people and good food. I hope you enjoy your stay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredder2 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Some MUST TRY Houston restaurants: Star's Pizza Spaghetti Warehouse Chuy's 59 Diner Lupe Tortilla House of Blues (Restaurant) Prince's Burgers Friend's Pizza Hard Rock Cafe Downtown Aquarium I know some of these are franchises, but still. Pretty damn good food. Edited April 18, 2012 by Shredder2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 When ever I'm in Houston, I always try and stop here for a little Scottish cuisine! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fKuHG_-UmTw/TyRJkgmPjAI/AAAAAAAAAPE/pQqaA9BQWgg/s1600/mcdonalds.jpg mmm mmm Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Apr 24 2012, 04:24 PM) When ever I'm in Houston, I always try and stop here for a little Scottish cuisine! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fKuHG_-UmTw/TyRJkgmPjAI/AAAAAAAAAPE/pQqaA9BQWgg/s1600/mcdonalds.jpg mmm mmm Good! Have you tried the McHagis? Mmmm... Intestiney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 QUOTE (Merely Space @ Apr 24 2012, 05:24 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Apr 24 2012, 04:24 PM) When ever I'm in Houston, I always try and stop here for a little Scottish cuisine! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fKuHG_-UmTw/TyRJkgmPjAI/AAAAAAAAAPE/pQqaA9BQWgg/s1600/mcdonalds.jpg mmm mmm Good! Have you tried the McHagis? Mmmm... Intestiney! McHaggis rocks, but I prefer the McMutton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveryNerveAware Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 The best TexMex I've had in Houston is at: Pappasito's 2515 S Loop W, Houston, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgeranacoke Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Merely Space @ Apr 17 2012, 08:00 AM) Check out Washington Avenue while you are in town. It's the new hot spot. Lot's of bars, but also some good restaurants. Benjy's is fantastic. The Broken Spoke is an unusual belgian restaurant. BRC and Beaver's are both top notch. Hickory Hollow has good BBQ. Shiva's in Rice Village has good Indian. Mi Luna, also in the Village, has good tappas. El Tiempo (several locations) has good Mexican food. Pronto, Raia's, and Maggiano's are all good Italian. El Rey is good, cheap Cuban fast food. And, on the west side of town, Rudi Lechner's has amazing German food. Enough choices for ya? I have been to Houston numerous times, i would say the best place is the airport out.... really I just hate the weather there. But... Do check out the German cuisine. Most of Texas has deep German roots, i would say this is one of your best bets. Tex-Mex... maybe such a dice roll, I would be more inclined to try and find a real Mexican restaurant. Also crawfish! gulf shrimp/seafood.... Edited April 27, 2012 by burgeranacoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Weakly Criminal Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Your best bet is to make it to Austin on the way back and hit the Chilie Parlor just south of the capitol. If you want real Texas German food make the trip out to Fredricksburg. Not big on it myself, but it's as authentic as it gets. Hell, the whole hill country is a German settlement more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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