Going to Houston in early March…

What part of Houston are you staying?

Mexican -

Hugo's

Get the duck with mole' poblano sauce. Delicious.

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pizza

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Gypsy Poet (if any Houstonian recommends Star Pizza or Frank’s, punch them in the face).

For drinks, either notsuoH or Anvil.

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Truth

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They always come up to Chicago for the Windy City Smokeout and their brisket is easily the best of all of them.

Don’t come to Houston looking for a NY/Jewish style deli…there are just so many better places. I guess if you’re dead set on it, Kenny and Ziggy’s would be what you want.

What kind of Mexican…like elevated, sit down dining or taco shops?

The BBQ recs are solid…I’ll add Loro for something different.

Cocktails…the Clarkwood

I've only been to Killen's out of the ones mentioned, but enjoyed the hell out of it, especially the pulled pork. Brisket was good too, as was everything else on the combo plate.

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Check out the following and others may want to expand the list:
Truth
Killens
Corkscrew
The Pit Room
Pinkerton's
Roegels
Brett's
Feges

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Good list.

Also, Blood Bros.

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When did Houston start getting great Q? I seem to recall only a few years ago this city was lacking in Q when compared to Dallas and Austin?

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Of those listed I think only Corkscrew and Roegels (Voss Rd not Katy location) are > 10 years old. Corkscrew used to be a food truck my first visit to it in 2013.

For now, Houston is the BBQ capital of the world. There are others that I haven't been to so I can't personally vouch for them like the aforementioned Blood Bros and Tejas.

must do - crudo, masa pancake with pork rib, & beef cheek with pasilla mole

other things i'd order - cabrito taco & cacao dessert

the masa pancake and beef cheek are standouts