Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Within walking distance, a great Mexican food specializing in food from Mexico City. Not Tex-Mex. They have a happy hour in the bar.
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Cuchara
214 Fairview StWithin walking distance, a great Mexican food specializing in food from Mexico City. Not Tex-Mex. They have a happy hour in the bar.
FIX Coffeebar
415 Westheimer RdWithin walking distance, a great coffee shop.
Southside Espresso
904 Westheimer RdWithin walking distance, another coffee shop
Within walking distance, but a little bit further away.
"Coffeehouse with gourmet, barista-made drinks, home-baked goods & light fare in an industrial space." They close at 5:00 pm.
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Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer RdWithin walking distance, but a little bit further away.
"Coffeehouse with gourmet, barista-made drinks, home-baked goods & light fare in an industrial space." They close at 5:00 pm.
Aladdin
912 Westheimer RdWithin walking distance, great Mediterranean food! inexpensive and it's BYOB!
Within walking distance, they serve great Cajun style food with a Houston twist. Open 24 hours!!
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BB's Tex-Orleans
2701 White Oak DrWithin walking distance, they serve great Cajun style food with a Houston twist. Open 24 hours!!
Within walking distance, good burgers and a huge patio with TV's. Open very late Friday & Saturday nights.
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The Burger Joint
2703 Montrose BlvdWithin walking distance, good burgers and a huge patio with TV's. Open very late Friday & Saturday nights.
Within walking distance and with a drive thru! Good BBQ
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Brookstreet BBQ The Montrose House
1009 Missouri StreetWithin walking distance and with a drive thru! Good BBQ
Within walking distance, this is a cute neighborhood restaurant with a nice patio and a VERY busy Sunday brunch. Good food!
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Baba Yega
2607 Grant StWithin walking distance, this is a cute neighborhood restaurant with a nice patio and a VERY busy Sunday brunch. Good food!
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveWithin walking distance, lively place with food and drinks.
Within the neighborhood, maybe kinda far to walk (especially in Houston's hot & humid summers!). Great Vietnamese food!
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LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose BlvdWithin the neighborhood, maybe kinda far to walk (especially in Houston's hot & humid summers!). Great Vietnamese food!
The BEST (and super cheap!) Banh mi sandwiches!!! Can get VERY busy, but the line moves fast. A must if you have time!
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Les Givral's
2704 Milam StThe BEST (and super cheap!) Banh mi sandwiches!!! Can get VERY busy, but the line moves fast. A must if you have time!
El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer RdWithin walking distance, popular Tex-Mex restaurant.
Starbucks
4790 Calhoun RdFor those who want only this! ;)
Einstein Bros. Bagels
3407 Montrose BlvdIf you need a quick breakfast or lunch spot in the neighborhood.
Good Dog Houston
903 Studewood StCounter service, great food and craft beer.
El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant
4707 Crocker StWithin walking distance, good & cheap (er) Mexican food.
Within walking distance, yet another Mexican food spot. Food is good, the tortillas are delicious and you can order breakfast tacos to go!
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La Mexicana
1018 Fairview StWithin walking distance, yet another Mexican food spot. Food is good, the tortillas are delicious and you can order breakfast tacos to go!
Campesino Coffee House
2602 Waugh DrGreat locally owned coffee house in the neighborhood!
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueGood BBQ with ample free fixins (as they say in Texas)
Goode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby DrI think one of the best places for BBQ in the city!
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StThis place can get crowded, but I like their selection of beer too.
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdWithin walking distance, counter service Greek food.
Within walking distance (two blocks!) good Italian food in a cozy house setting.
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Dolce Vita Pizzeria Enoteca
500 Westheimer RdWithin walking distance (two blocks!) good Italian food in a cozy house setting.
Good and cheap Cuban/Mexican food. Breakfast tacos, lunch and/or dinner.
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El Rey Taqueria
233 N Loop WGood and cheap Cuban/Mexican food. Breakfast tacos, lunch and/or dinner.
Oishii
3764 Richmond AveOne of the best happy hours for sushi. Always packed!
Aka Sushi House
2390 W Alabama StGood sushi and happy hour
Soma Sushi
4820 Washington Ave Good sushi and a great happy hour!
Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer RdIt's open 24 hours and within walking distance
A great place for breakfast! Gets packed on the weekends-so be patient or get there early. Within walking distance.
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Baby Barnaby's
602 Fairview StA great place for breakfast! Gets packed on the weekends-so be patient or get there early. Within walking distance.
Great food with big portions! Great Cobb salads, and french fries with friendly service! Within walking distance.
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Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StGreat food with big portions! Great Cobb salads, and french fries with friendly service! Within walking distance.
Love this little local shop for kolaches, breakfasts sandwiches, etc. Within walking distance.
BB Donuts
515 Westheimer RdLove this little local shop for kolaches, breakfasts sandwiches, etc. Within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance to this bar that gives you a free slice of pizza with your drink order after 9:00 pm!
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Love Buzz
408 Westheimer RdWalking distance to this bar that gives you a free slice of pizza with your drink order after 9:00 pm!
My favorite bar (with good food!) within walking distance. Fantastic back patio with an eclectic mix of music and people. Can't go wrong with this place!!
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Boheme
307 Fairview StMy favorite bar (with good food!) within walking distance. Fantastic back patio with an eclectic mix of music and people. Can't go wrong with this place!!
Within walking distance, but a bit further away. Another favorite, kind of a dive bar. Great music!! Parking is an issue, so I would walk.
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Catbirds
1336 Westheimer RdWithin walking distance, but a bit further away. Another favorite, kind of a dive bar. Great music!! Parking is an issue, so I would walk.
Within walking distance, but a bit further away. Good happy hour with food & drinks!
Doc's Motorworks Bar & Grill
1303 Westheimer RdWithin walking distance, but a bit further away. Good happy hour with food & drinks!
Withing walking distance but a bit further away. They have valet and a small self park lot. They have a good happy hour.
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Pistolero's
1517 Westheimer RdWithing walking distance but a bit further away. They have valet and a small self park lot. They have a good happy hour.
JR's Bar & Grill
808 Pacific StFor LGBT community, within walking distance. Nice, updated patio.
Eagle Houston
611 Hyde Park BlvdFor LGBT community, another within walking distance bar.
Just down Westheimer a bit (could walk as well) this bar has good happy hour specials (food & drinks) and is great for watching a game (football, baseball, etc)
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Saint Dane's Bar & Grille
Just down Westheimer a bit (could walk as well) this bar has good happy hour specials (food & drinks) and is great for watching a game (football, baseball, etc)
Within walking distance, this second story bar is more loungy, but they have a nice patio with happy hour specials on food & drinks.
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Rosemont
2750 Grant StWithin walking distance, this second story bar is more loungy, but they have a nice patio with happy hour specials on food & drinks.
Still in the neighborhood, but I would Uber. Laid back bar, with good food and drinks. They have live music Friday and Saturday nights upstairs.
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Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh DrStill in the neighborhood, but I would Uber. Laid back bar, with good food and drinks. They have live music Friday and Saturday nights upstairs.
Komodos
2004 Baldwin StFunky little bar in an old house.
Doghouse Tavern
2517 Bagby StLaid back bar in the neighborhood. Pool tables, darts and TVs are all here.
One of my all time FAVORITE bars. Cash only and wine & beer only. It's haunted, has an old school cash register and the best jukebox!
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La Carafe
813 Congress StOne of my all time FAVORITE bars. Cash only and wine & beer only. It's haunted, has an old school cash register and the best jukebox!
Another favorite across the street form La Carafe. Strong drinks and great music on the jukebox. It's an institution.
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Warren's Inn
307 Travis StAnother favorite across the street form La Carafe. Strong drinks and great music on the jukebox. It's an institution.
Good food, lively atmosphere and pretty on the inside. Houston doesn't save their old buildings normally, so I'm glad they kept this one!
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Hearsay Market Square
218 Travis StGood food, lively atmosphere and pretty on the inside. Houston doesn't save their old buildings normally, so I'm glad they kept this one!
Public Services Wine & Whisky
202 Travis StBeautifully restored bar!
Great beer garden-huge patio! Connected to Luigi's Pizza so you can order food from them & they'll deliver it to wherever you're sitting! Tons of hammocks.
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Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StGreat beer garden-huge patio! Connected to Luigi's Pizza so you can order food from them & they'll deliver it to wherever you're sitting! Tons of hammocks.
Eight Row Flint
1039 Yale StHuge whiskey selection. Good tacos.
Town In City Brewing Company
1125 W Cavalcade StGreat little local brewery!
Platypus Brewing
1902 Washington AveAnother cool local brewery!
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StGreat brewery, expanded back patio.
Great beer selection, good food, and happy hour specials (Saturday too)
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The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdGreat beer selection, good food, and happy hour specials (Saturday too)
カルバック醸造所
2032 Karbach StBiggest local brewery, nice restaurant and expanded patio.
Under the Radar Brewery
1506 Truxillo StNice little local brewery across from Axelrad bar.
Lizard's Pub
2715 Sackett StCharming little bar in a house.
The Brewery Tap
310 Main StHuge selection of tequilas and mezcals.
Awesome charity driven bar located in an old brick building. Walking distance to many other bars in the area.
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OKRA Charity Saloon
924 Congress StAwesome charity driven bar located in an old brick building. Walking distance to many other bars in the area.
One of my faves to pop into for their daily specials and good happy hour for wine (they have a full bar, even on Saturdays)
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Bacco
5010 Dincans StOne of my faves to pop into for their daily specials and good happy hour for wine (they have a full bar, even on Saturdays)
Simone on Sunset
2418 Sunset BlvdI love this wine bar (and full bar) for their happy hour and ambience!
Essentials
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdKroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose BlvdJust in case you need something from the closest grocery store.
Shopping
Half Price Books
1011 Westheimer RdGreat little location for a gently used book. Best prices!
Liquor store very close to my place. Not the big fancy location, but perfect to pick up something in a hurry.
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdLiquor store very close to my place. Not the big fancy location, but perfect to pick up something in a hurry.
THIS is the BEST liquor store in the city! Huge selection for everything, including a food department. On Saturdays they have a bunch of "tasters" (wine, liquor).
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdTHIS is the BEST liquor store in the city! Huge selection for everything, including a food department. On Saturdays they have a bunch of "tasters" (wine, liquor).
ザ・ガレリア
5085 Westheimer RdThe mecca for one stop shopping
Parks & Nature
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Good place for a walk/run