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Places to eat in Houston?
Posted on 12/19/13 at 6:52 am
Posted on 12/19/13 at 6:52 am
I'm in Houston, never been here before. What are some good places to eat thatdo not cost an arm and a leg? (On budget) Also any special places from Houston to Lafayette to Baton Rouge and New Orleans to eat? TIA. Also, most of my travels have been restricted to the east coast and up some northern states and I had never made it into Louisiana, rode through northern Louisiana on the way and it looked like a hunters paradise. I'm sure it's like that throughout the state 
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Posted on 12/19/13 at 6:56 am to crimsonblazer
What is your budget? What does an arm and a leg mean to you?
Posted on 12/19/13 at 7:03 am to htownjeep
Oh, and in what area of Houston are you staying?
Posted on 12/19/13 at 7:07 am to htownjeep
Well last night we were around MD Anderson, tonight I'm staying in Sugarland... I'm not sure where that is in relation to it. Well there are two others on the trip too, so in this case probably don't need to spend more than 25 for a meal per person.
Posted on 12/19/13 at 7:30 am to crimsonblazer
If in Sugarland, you can go to the town center area. There is a flying saucer (beer) and a Guru Burgers across the street from it, also has good beer selection. There is also Escalantes a pretty good mexican place there as well.
Posted on 12/19/13 at 7:36 am to Kingwood Tiger
Interesting, I will have to check them out
Posted on 12/19/13 at 7:42 am to crimsonblazer
This is one of my must stops when I'm in Houston
But it's no where near sugar land
But it's no where near sugar land
Posted on 12/19/13 at 7:47 am to crimsonblazer
For Tex Mex, Lupe Tortilla and El Tiempo Cantina are musts.
Posted on 12/19/13 at 8:03 am to TigerWise
During the day I'll be in downtown Houston nearly the whole day
Posted on 12/19/13 at 8:16 am to Will Cover
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Lupe Tortilla
Damn, now I want some fajitas. Can't beat Lupe's fajitas in my opinion.
Posted on 12/19/13 at 8:35 am to crimsonblazer
If you are downtown during the day check out the Flying Saucer there instead of the one in SL. When you get back to SL, check out Barrel and Brew for dinner.
Posted on 12/19/13 at 8:43 am to htownjeep
I think we're gonna go to Lupe Tortilla!
Posted on 12/19/13 at 8:44 am to HoustonChick86
And check out the saucer too
Posted on 12/19/13 at 8:46 am to crimsonblazer
LINK
Look at offshoreangler's response in that link. He makes some good recommendations.
Look at offshoreangler's response in that link. He makes some good recommendations.
This post was edited on 12/19/13 at 8:47 am
Posted on 12/19/13 at 8:56 am to kennypowers816
You pretty much can't go wrong with an offshore suggestion.
This post was edited on 12/19/13 at 8:58 am
Posted on 12/19/13 at 9:04 am to crimsonblazer
Breakfast-Hot Bagel, La Mexicana, Goode Company Taqueria, Breakfast Klub, Buffalo Grille, Empire Cafe, Barnaby's, Blacksmith, La Guadalpana
Lunch-Local Foods, Relish, Goode Company Seafood, Pondicheri, Kenny and Ziggy's, Niko Niko, Les Givral, Barnaby's, Dry Creek, Gatlin's, Bombay Pizza, Revival Market, St. Arnold's Brewery, Phoenicia original and the one downtown, Cali Sandwiches, Central Market, Istanbul Grill, Fat Bao, Lankfords, Specs deli on Smith
Dinner-Hugo's, The Pass/Provisions, El Tiempo, Reef, Kata Robata, Mala Sichuan, Vinoteca Poscol, Mockingbird Bistro, Roost, Giacomo's Cibo e Vino, Brooklyn Athletic Club, Shepherd Park Draught House, Underbelly, Paulies, Liberty Kitchen, Banana Leaf, Oporto, Queen Vic,
Brunch-Hugo's or Backstreet Cafe
Drinks-Hay Merchant, Anvil, Mongoose vs Cobra, Cottonwood
Most Pappas seafood places are doing 7.95/doz oysters right now...could be something to consider.
Some of those places might be out of your price range for dinner...like Hugo's, Pass/Provisions, Underbelly, but there are quite a few places that are normally high priced that do a decent happy hour for food. If you're interested I'll put together a list of those too.
Lunch-Local Foods, Relish, Goode Company Seafood, Pondicheri, Kenny and Ziggy's, Niko Niko, Les Givral, Barnaby's, Dry Creek, Gatlin's, Bombay Pizza, Revival Market, St. Arnold's Brewery, Phoenicia original and the one downtown, Cali Sandwiches, Central Market, Istanbul Grill, Fat Bao, Lankfords, Specs deli on Smith
Dinner-Hugo's, The Pass/Provisions, El Tiempo, Reef, Kata Robata, Mala Sichuan, Vinoteca Poscol, Mockingbird Bistro, Roost, Giacomo's Cibo e Vino, Brooklyn Athletic Club, Shepherd Park Draught House, Underbelly, Paulies, Liberty Kitchen, Banana Leaf, Oporto, Queen Vic,
Brunch-Hugo's or Backstreet Cafe
Drinks-Hay Merchant, Anvil, Mongoose vs Cobra, Cottonwood
Most Pappas seafood places are doing 7.95/doz oysters right now...could be something to consider.
Some of those places might be out of your price range for dinner...like Hugo's, Pass/Provisions, Underbelly, but there are quite a few places that are normally high priced that do a decent happy hour for food. If you're interested I'll put together a list of those too.
This post was edited on 12/19/13 at 9:08 am
Posted on 12/19/13 at 9:07 am to offshoreangler
Offshore's Phoenicia rec is a good one for downtown. Phoenicia is a local small chain of upscale, middle-eastern/international grocery stores. The downtown location has its own garage parking. "Hot lunch" style buffet line with chicken shwarma, typical mediterranean sides...lots of tasty food for a modest price. Store has a small adjacent seating area for dining in, as well as a bar. Not a bad happy hour snack stop or lunch on a budget. Big bakery case full of sweets, too.
Posted on 12/19/13 at 9:16 am to crimsonblazer
Here's a thread I started asking the same thing a year ago:
Houston Eats Recs
And here are some reviews I wrote up
Houston Eats
Houston Eats Recs
And here are some reviews I wrote up
Houston Eats
Posted on 12/19/13 at 10:06 am to htownjeep
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htownjeep
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Nassau Bay, TX
You know that old "Big Ben" restaurant and bar that can never stay in business? East side of Gulf Freeway, between Bay Area and Nasa?
Saw the "Coming soon" sign...it's going to be an El Tiempo
Posted on 12/19/13 at 10:20 am to MSMHater
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You know that old "Big Ben" restaurant and bar that can never stay in business? East side of Gulf Freeway, between Bay Area and Nasa?
Saw the "Coming soon" sign...it's going to be an El Tiempo
Yeah, that place has some serious turnover with concepts. I've been to just about every version they have had in there and none of them were "bad".
That's cool about El Tiempo! I will for sure be going there when it opens. I cut through there the other day (shortcut) and saw they were putting up a lot of iron out front but didn't see a sign. Thanks for the head's up.
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