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Food news and dining guides for Houston. Eater is the source for people who care about dining and drinking in the nation's most important food cities. Published by Vox Media, Eater is a favorite of industry pros and amateurs alike, with an uncanny knack for finding out what's opening where, who's serving what, and how it's all going down.
Eater Houston
3d ago
Kirk Sides
The staff at La Hacienda Bakery are still working around the clock to make people’s pumpkin-spice-filled concha dreams come true
La Hacienda Bakery has been making its rounds — literally.
The Houston bakery, located in a strip mall at 180 Uvalde Road in the Timberwood area, first went viral on TikTok in October for its seasonal concha rellenas, or stuffed conchas, which are loaded with a pumpkin-spice filling and shaped and colored orange just like a pumpkin. Though it’s the first time La Hacienda has sold this type of Mexican sweet bread or pan dulce, it’s been an instant hit. The ..read more
Eater Houston
3d ago
Beyoncé didn’t leave Houston without fulfilling her fried chicken fix. | Justin Sullivan
During the Queen B’s most recent visit to Houston, she endorsed presidential candidate Kamala Harris and found time to munch on food from her favorite local fried chicken chain
Houston’s hometown hero Beyoncé has often shown love to her favorite local restaurants. She’s paid visits to B.B.’s Tex Orleans for crawfish, ordering B&B Butchers on a private plane to her next destination, and gushed about her love of Texas barbecue and Pappadeaux in an interview with Vogue. One restaurant she notably comes ba ..read more
Eater Houston
4d ago
Mi Luna’s sweet and spice-laden lamb shank is one of its best dishes. | Brittany Britto Garley
Here’s where to try a modern rendition of Texas’s official state bread, Moroccan bastilla, Puerto Rican street food, and a classic chicken Parmesan
There are more than 12,000 restaurants in Houston. With at least 145 languages spoken across town and communities bringing compelling fare from regions like south Louisiana, the West Coast, and countries like Mexico, Syria, and the Philippines, Space City has no shortage of outstanding food. Check back monthly to see the best things Eater Houston’s editor ..read more
Eater Houston
4d ago
Fish Company Taco gets a second life.
Fish Company Taco might be under new ownership but the fish and shrimp tacos still have the same fresh, inventive flavor
After a nearly year-long hiatus, Fish Company Taco, the award-winning Galveston restaurant known for its seafood tacos, is back in business.
Raz Halili, the owner of Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House in San Leon, reopened the award-winning taco shop in its original digs at 1914 23rd Street in September. “It just kind of fit the things that I enjoy about a restaurant,” Halili says. “It was chef-driven. It had purpose, and it had a great f ..read more
Eater Houston
1w ago
At Traveler’s Cart, no dish is the same. | Jenn Duncan
Traveler’s Cart skips across the globe with dishes like carne frita, Vietnamese betel leaf-wrapped beef, Jamaican jerk pork ribs, falafel, and so much more
Houston restaurant Traveler’s Table has captivated diners since 2019 with its vast menu, which features dishes from multiple countries around the world. Now, its new sister restaurant, Traveler’s Cart, is zeroing in on street food.
The counter-service restaurant in Montrose features a menu that skips across the world to showcase street food dishes in more than 25 countries, including Th ..read more
Eater Houston
1w ago
Jane Yun
Your “I Voted” sticker is also a ticket to free pizza and coffee
It’s that time of year again: election season — the period when millions go out to perform one of their most important civic duties. From now through Friday, November 1, 2024, Texans can vote early ahead of official Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and with so many crucial issues on the ballot this year (in addition to who will be our next U.S. president and Texas senator), many Houston restaurants and bars are offering some rewards and encouragement.
While it’s technically illegal (even if it is nonpartisan) t ..read more
Eater Houston
1w ago
With sharable dishes, spacious dining rooms, and delicious drinks, these crowd-pleasers are a go-to for gatherings
The Houston dining scene is by no means lacking in options, but grabbing a bite with a group can make any brave soul leading the pack feel stressed. After all, reservations, wait times, and split checks are all necessary considerations whether you’re looking for a casual brunch or a celebratory dinner.
Fear not, though. Clutch City is abundant in offering crowd-pleasing options, whether seeking a more casual dining experience with your best buds or an intimate option for a group ..read more
Eater Houston
1w ago
Inside the Texas Renaissance Festival are culinary kingdoms filled with jumbo-sized, over-the-top foods. | Melissa Phillip
Beef empanadas, tea time, frog legs, bacon and cheesecake on sticks, and so much more that will make you yell ‘Huzzah!’
Located roughly 55 miles north of Houston in Todd Mission, Texas, the Renaissance Festival is one of the state’s most anticipated fall events and the largest Renaissance festival in the nation. For just eight weekends, the festival unleashes its old-time faire in Todd Mission, Texas, welcoming travelers from all over to dress up and indulge in activities ..read more
Eater Houston
1w ago
A Houston institution is calling it quits. | Nippon
Nippon, Houston’s oldest Japanese restaurant, and Se7en are the latest Houston restaurants to close
Summer was tough on Houston area restaurants. Aside from the city’s hottest season typically being slower than the rest of the year, many food and drink establishments are still reeling from the effects of the derecho and Hurricane Beryl, which left more than 2 million residents without power. Recent closures include three Agricole Hospitality restaurants due to a new transportation project, a Ben Berg restaurant, and a sushi favorite. Here are ..read more
Eater Houston
1w ago
Speed demons can take the wheel and unleash with a drink in hand at Velocity. | Dylan McEwan
Speed demons can also indulge in race-themed dishes and cocktails at the city’s first-ever racing simulator
Drinking and racing are definitely illegal, but one Houstonian is safely combining the two in what is slated to be the city’s first-ever racing simulator lounge.
Velocity—Sim Racing Lounge is slated to open in Houston’s Sawyer Yards at the end of the year. It will feature professional-grade racing simulators, a full bar, and other entertainment that pays homage to racing culture.
Inspired by his ..read more