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Not Tex-Mex (Texas-Mexican) but Mexican cuisine. They make their own homemade spicy sauces. Personal favorite: Chicken flautas
Los Cocos Restaurant
3419 W Orem DrNot Tex-Mex (Texas-Mexican) but Mexican cuisine. They make their own homemade spicy sauces. Personal favorite: Chicken flautas
A wide selection of daiquiri drinks and flavored chicken wings. Be forewarned, the drinks are strong. Personal favorite: Lemon pepper wings
Daiquiri Shack
12805 Cullen BlvdA wide selection of daiquiri drinks and flavored chicken wings. Be forewarned, the drinks are strong. Personal favorite: Lemon pepper wings
They are an authentic Italian restaurant. Nothing like fake Olive Garden or Carrabba’s. Their menu is a la carte. Good customer service. Wait time might be long. Personal favorites: Spaghetti alla carbonara, panna cotta al yogurt.
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Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
3215 Westheimer RdThey are an authentic Italian restaurant. Nothing like fake Olive Garden or Carrabba’s. Their menu is a la carte. Good customer service. Wait time might be long. Personal favorites: Spaghetti alla carbonara, panna cotta al yogurt.
American Southern cuisine. Be prepared to wait in line for at least an hour or two. Stuffed turkey leg is a popular dish.
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Turkey Leg Hut
4830 Almeda RoadAmerican Southern cuisine. Be prepared to wait in line for at least an hour or two. Stuffed turkey leg is a popular dish.
They offer white and whole wheat crusts. You can choose deep dish or NY style crust and customize your own pizza. Personal favorites: Margherita, Chicken Alfredo (substitute the chicken for beef).
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Star Pizza
77 Harvard StThey offer white and whole wheat crusts. You can choose deep dish or NY style crust and customize your own pizza. Personal favorites: Margherita, Chicken Alfredo (substitute the chicken for beef).
Not a restaurant but a local cheesemonger. They offer cheese tasting daily and always wish I could buy all of them. They have a great selection of artisan cheeses. They also sell fresh white bread, local butter (from Layla farms), yogurt (from Bellwether farms), snacks (cookies, crackers, olives), proscuitto, honey, a variety of wine, and more.
The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about their selection of cheeses. It looks like their staff changes from time to time.
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Houston Dairymaids
2201 Airline DrNot a restaurant but a local cheesemonger. They offer cheese tasting daily and always wish I could buy all of them. They have a great selection of artisan cheeses. They also sell fresh white bread, local butter (from Layla farms), yogurt (from Bellwether farms), snacks (cookies, crackers, olives), proscuitto, honey, a variety of wine, and more.
The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about their selection of cheeses. It looks like their staff changes from time to time.
Prices are fairly reasonable. Their food is family-style. You could share a plate of shrimp Pad Thai between 3 to 4 people. Cost was $9.95. Personal favorite: Shrimp pad thai
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Tony Thai Restaurant
10613 Bellaire BlvdPrices are fairly reasonable. Their food is family-style. You could share a plate of shrimp Pad Thai between 3 to 4 people. Cost was $9.95. Personal favorite: Shrimp pad thai
I would say this establishment is a "gourmet" taco place. They know how to flavor their tacos!!! Personal favorite: Angus Brisket
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Velvet Taco
4819 Washington AveI would say this establishment is a "gourmet" taco place. They know how to flavor their tacos!!! Personal favorite: Angus Brisket
Thai Stellar
803 E NASA PkwyPersonal favorite: Drunken Noodles
Small establishment. They sell some Thai ingredients that is harder to find at Asian grocery stores. For instance, kaffir lime leaves and pea eggplants. Personal favorites: mango sticky rice, pineapple fried rice
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Asia Market Thai Lao Food
3620 North Main StreetSmall establishment. They sell some Thai ingredients that is harder to find at Asian grocery stores. For instance, kaffir lime leaves and pea eggplants. Personal favorites: mango sticky rice, pineapple fried rice
Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen
309 Bagby StCraving for Jamaican cuisine? Here's your spot! Personal favorite: Goat curry, Jamaican beef patty, Coco bread
Helen's Kitchen
14608 S Post Oak RdCraving for Jamaican cuisine? Here's your spot! Personal favorite: Goat curry, Jamaican beef patty, Coco bread
Tacos 2 Amigos
3420 Hiram Clarke RdDecent tacos. They only accept cash. Personal favorite: tacos with chorizo
I've tried different Jamaican restaurants in Houston and this one is the best. Personal favorite: Oxtails, Jerk wings & half chicken
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Cool Runnings
8270 W Bellfort AveI've tried different Jamaican restaurants in Houston and this one is the best. Personal favorite: Oxtails, Jerk wings & half chicken
Indian/Pakistani Cuisine. Goat chops are a must. Very tender and flavorful! Personal favorite: Chicken biryani
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Aga's Restaurant & Catering
11842 Wilcrest DrIndian/Pakistani Cuisine. Goat chops are a must. Very tender and flavorful! Personal favorite: Chicken biryani
Weekends are better for a wider selection of pastries. Good place to hang out or use your laptop. Personal favorites: cronut, mimosa, coffee cake
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Tout Suite
2001 Commerce StWeekends are better for a wider selection of pastries. Good place to hang out or use your laptop. Personal favorites: cronut, mimosa, coffee cake
Great place for coffee, pastries, and gelato. Outdoor seating is available.
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Fellini Caffè
5211 Kelvin DrGreat place for coffee, pastries, and gelato. Outdoor seating is available.
Thursday nights are good for live jazz. Personal favorite dish: Croissant french toast with fried wings
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Lucille's
5512 La Branch StThursday nights are good for live jazz. Personal favorite dish: Croissant french toast with fried wings
Love their margherita pizza! They also have a small bakery that serves pastries and coffee
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Weights + Measures
2808 Caroline StLove their margherita pizza! They also have a small bakery that serves pastries and coffee
Ruchi's Mexican Grill
6410 Westheimer RdGreat place for some delicious BBQ brisket!
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Pappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce StGreat place for some delicious BBQ brisket!
Brunch/Breakfast spot. Personal favorite: Brioche stuffed french toast and a glass of raw orange juice
Eggcellence
3030 Business Center DriveBrunch/Breakfast spot. Personal favorite: Brioche stuffed french toast and a glass of raw orange juice
Sightseeing
Home to more than 4,500 exotic animals. Free daytime admission is provided once a month, typically on the first Tuesday of each month, September through May, from open until closing.
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrHome to more than 4,500 exotic animals. Free daytime admission is provided once a month, typically on the first Tuesday of each month, September through May, from open until closing.
Acuario del centro
410 Bagby StLocated on Rice University campus
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James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Located on Rice University campus
Located inside Hermann Park. Features a teahouse, small waterfalls, bridges, and lush gardens. Open daily and no admission charged.
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Jardín Japonés
6000 Fannin StLocated inside Hermann Park. Features a teahouse, small waterfalls, bridges, and lush gardens. Open daily and no admission charged.
A venue for various shows and concerts, which are free to the public. To get a covered seat, you must pick up a ticket in advance. Otherwise, you can sit on the lawn. Events occur mainly during the spring and summer.
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Teatro al aire libre Miller
6000 Hermann Park DrA venue for various shows and concerts, which are free to the public. To get a covered seat, you must pick up a ticket in advance. Otherwise, you can sit on the lawn. Events occur mainly during the spring and summer.
They offer film showings and various works of art. Free for Bank of America cardholders.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StThey offer film showings and various works of art. Free for Bank of America cardholders.
Has 5 floors of permanent exhibits, astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, geology, seashells and Texas wildlife. Free on Thursdays from 2 pm till closing.
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El Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrHas 5 floors of permanent exhibits, astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, geology, seashells and Texas wildlife. Free on Thursdays from 2 pm till closing.
Small nature park in the city near the Galleria
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrSmall nature park in the city near the Galleria
Skydive Spaceland Houston
16111 FM 521 RdFor adventure thrill seekers!
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StLa Colección Menil
1533 Sul Ross StNext to the Medical Center. Great spot for a run. Houston Zoo, The Japanese Garden, Miller Outdoor Theatre, and McGovern Centennial Garden are all located inside this park.
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Parque Hermann
6001 Fannin StNext to the Medical Center. Great spot for a run. Houston Zoo, The Japanese Garden, Miller Outdoor Theatre, and McGovern Centennial Garden are all located inside this park.
Great views! Nice place to walk around and take photos
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McGovern Centennial Gardens
1500 Hermann DriveGreat views! Nice place to walk around and take photos
Encuentro con cocodrilos
23231 County Rd 48American Statesmanship Park
1400 Elder StSights an hour away
Playa de Galveston
6285 Seawall BlvdGood spot for family barbecues. Easy hiking trails are available (none are steep). Lots of alligators and wide array of bird species.
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Parque Estatal Brazos Bend
21901 Farm to Market Rd 762Good spot for family barbecues. Easy hiking trails are available (none are steep). Lots of alligators and wide array of bird species.
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveDuring the mild winter, a section of the park is open. Great for families.
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Parque acuático Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdDuring the mild winter, a section of the park is open. Great for families.
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdSpace Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyParque Estatal del Lago Livingston
300 State Park Rd 65Groceries
H-E-B plus!
2805 Business Center DrWalmart Supercenter
10505 Broadway StTarget
3045 Silverlake Village DrFamily Dollar
2913 W Orem DrKroger
4000 Polk StNeighborhoods
Located next to Rice University, it's a decent spot for shopping and dining.
Visit: https://rice-village.com/
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardLocated next to Rice University, it's a decent spot for shopping and dining.
Visit: https://rice-village.com/
One of Houston's beloved neighborhoods for millenials. 19th Street is popular to numerous boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment.
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Houston Heights
One of Houston's beloved neighborhoods for millenials. 19th Street is popular to numerous boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment.
City/town information
One of Houston's suburbs. You can find some popular retail stores at Pearland Town Center, which is an outdoor mall. Along Broadway Street, you'll find just about any fast food chain, restaurant, store, and major bank you need.
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Pearland
One of Houston's suburbs. You can find some popular retail stores at Pearland Town Center, which is an outdoor mall. Along Broadway Street, you'll find just about any fast food chain, restaurant, store, and major bank you need.
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
Urban Harvest Farmers Market is a must
If you're searching for local farmers, a ice popsicle vendor (made with goat's milk), Thai food vendor, authentic ricotta cheese (not that shitty store-bought ricotta), cupcake baker, or even a cacao chocolatier, check this farmers market on any Saturday 8-12, rain or shine. Dog-friendly, ample parking, and occasionally some live music.