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Food scene
The best deal in town for Taco Tuesday. Rock bottom prices for exceptional tacos and great Margaritas. Get there either early or late because its popular. Tell Chris I sent you...
22 residents recomanen
Pistolero's
1517 Westheimer RdThe best deal in town for Taco Tuesday. Rock bottom prices for exceptional tacos and great Margaritas. Get there either early or late because its popular. Tell Chris I sent you...
Fine dining. Maybe the best restaurant in town. Great for a date- that you like ALOT - Not cheap
13 residents recomanen
Da Marco Cucina E Vino
1520 Westheimer RdFine dining. Maybe the best restaurant in town. Great for a date- that you like ALOT - Not cheap
Now famous craft cocktail bar. Incredible and original cocktails that take a while to make. Not for those who are in a hurry or who like vodka. They won't serve it- against their philosophy. Don't ask me, I just live here...
214 residents recomanen
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdNow famous craft cocktail bar. Incredible and original cocktails that take a while to make. Not for those who are in a hurry or who like vodka. They won't serve it- against their philosophy. Don't ask me, I just live here...
Good for a quick bite- best items are breakfast and ceviche. Also, good place to catch a soccer match. Open late
22 residents recomanen
La Tapatia Mex Cafe
1749 Richmond AveGood for a quick bite- best items are breakfast and ceviche. Also, good place to catch a soccer match. Open late
Katz's never closes... its their motto. As good a deli place as Houston has to offer- which is pretty good considering we're deep in Texas. Their other dishes are pretty good too though. Late night has a very interesting and typically friendly crowd being in the heart of Montrose.
54 residents recomanen
Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer RdKatz's never closes... its their motto. As good a deli place as Houston has to offer- which is pretty good considering we're deep in Texas. Their other dishes are pretty good too though. Late night has a very interesting and typically friendly crowd being in the heart of Montrose.
Lime marinated beef fajitas- famous... and the best fajitas anywhere. ever. If you are a meat eater you cannot pass up this dish. Great family vibe.
93 residents recomanen
Lupe Tortilla
1511 Shepherd DrLime marinated beef fajitas- famous... and the best fajitas anywhere. ever. If you are a meat eater you cannot pass up this dish. Great family vibe.
The now famous Pit Room has amazing BBQ. Not as good as my marinated brisket but noone is there yet lol. What's even better is you can take your food next door and watch a game or listen to the Juke at the Patio with a cold one.
125 residents recomanen
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueThe now famous Pit Room has amazing BBQ. Not as good as my marinated brisket but noone is there yet lol. What's even better is you can take your food next door and watch a game or listen to the Juke at the Patio with a cold one.
Great choice for vegans and vegetarians. Good pizzas and nice outdoor areas.
123 residents recomanen
Brasil
2604 Dunlavy StGreat choice for vegans and vegetarians. Good pizzas and nice outdoor areas.
Mesquite grilled goodness. I like the Mesquite grilled Shrimp enchiladas. Great guac as well. And like all Pappas restaurants their garlic butter sauce is decadent and irresistible.
19 residents recomanen
Little Pappasito's Cantina
2536 Richmond AveMesquite grilled goodness. I like the Mesquite grilled Shrimp enchiladas. Great guac as well. And like all Pappas restaurants their garlic butter sauce is decadent and irresistible.
Whataburger
3712 S Shepherd Drnot a terrible option when its late and you're starving...
Although it isn't that fast and it isn't that cheap- Becks Prime is the best food you could ever have that someone might call Fast Food. The Mesquite Grill may have something to do with that!
42 residents recomanen
Becks Prime
115 W 19th StAlthough it isn't that fast and it isn't that cheap- Becks Prime is the best food you could ever have that someone might call Fast Food. The Mesquite Grill may have something to do with that!
Great choice for semi(?) healthy fast food. Rice and sauce always on point. Fresh diced veggies and open late.
21 residents recomanen
The Halal Guys
10111 Louetta RdGreat choice for semi(?) healthy fast food. Rice and sauce always on point. Fresh diced veggies and open late.
For when you're starving... because its like a whole day's worth of calories. But its organic... or cruelty free or something. People also come for the music- From Fleetwood Mac to AC/DC
9 residents recomanen
Freebirds World Burrito
8057 Kirby DrFor when you're starving... because its like a whole day's worth of calories. But its organic... or cruelty free or something. People also come for the music- From Fleetwood Mac to AC/DC
House of Pies
3112 Kirby DrLegit 24 hr diner... Tell Chuck I sent you
Great Latin American cuisine. Steaks and plantains on point.
7 residents recomanen
Churrascos River Oaks
2055 Westheimer RdGreat Latin American cuisine. Steaks and plantains on point.
City/town information
Here are some facts about Houston that inform our identity:
Our population is one of the most diverse of major American cities. We have huge Vietnamese, South Asian, Mexican, Colombian and African populations. And in general we are a unified city that comes together during both good times and bad.
Whether due to not being a tourist town or the high number of Doctors, Engineers and Geologists; Houstonians place high value on substance, reason and integrity.
Houstonians are proud of their Texan culture. Our citizens of all backgrounds throw on boots, cowboy hats and denim for the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo.
Houstonians are proud of their food: BBQ, TexMex, Gulf seafood and Cajun are high points.
We are known for hot and humid summers but the truth is that our climate is usually mild and comfortable for 9 months of the year.
Houstonians, like Texans in general, value freedom but also law and order. You'll feel safer here than most American cities because you are safer here than most cities.
266 residents recomanen
Houston
Here are some facts about Houston that inform our identity:
Our population is one of the most diverse of major American cities. We have huge Vietnamese, South Asian, Mexican, Colombian and African populations. And in general we are a unified city that comes together during both good times and bad.
Whether due to not being a tourist town or the high number of Doctors, Engineers and Geologists; Houstonians place high value on substance, reason and integrity.
Houstonians are proud of their Texan culture. Our citizens of all backgrounds throw on boots, cowboy hats and denim for the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo.
Houstonians are proud of their food: BBQ, TexMex, Gulf seafood and Cajun are high points.
We are known for hot and humid summers but the truth is that our climate is usually mild and comfortable for 9 months of the year.
Houstonians, like Texans in general, value freedom but also law and order. You'll feel safer here than most American cities because you are safer here than most cities.
Sightseeing
This fairly recent addition to the Museum of Natural Science is awesome. Want to really learn about fracking and drilling science? Want to see cool special effects showing an ideal energy mix display? This is the spot. It was beyond expectations.
Wiess Energy Hall
5555 Hermann Park DrThis fairly recent addition to the Museum of Natural Science is awesome. Want to really learn about fracking and drilling science? Want to see cool special effects showing an ideal energy mix display? This is the spot. It was beyond expectations.
Many of the streets that surround Rice University and throughout Montrose and the Museum District are populated by gorgeous old growth Oak trees that form thick canopies that stretch over the streets. Its unique to Houston and serves as backdrops to countless Quinceaneras and wedding photos...
Boulevard Oaks
Many of the streets that surround Rice University and throughout Montrose and the Museum District are populated by gorgeous old growth Oak trees that form thick canopies that stretch over the streets. Its unique to Houston and serves as backdrops to countless Quinceaneras and wedding photos...
The main building of the Menil is still the best, although they are steadily expanding with their endless endowment inherited from heirs to the Schlumberger fortune. Don't miss this museum and park complex- hippies playing hacky sack and all. Do rent a bike and explore the area including St. Thomas campus and Rothko chapel (of course).
491 residents recomanen
La Col·lecció Menil
1533 Sul Ross StThe main building of the Menil is still the best, although they are steadily expanding with their endless endowment inherited from heirs to the Schlumberger fortune. Don't miss this museum and park complex- hippies playing hacky sack and all. Do rent a bike and explore the area including St. Thomas campus and Rothko chapel (of course).
This stretch of jogging/ biking trail has become a phenomenon increasing in popularity as its additions draw in more and more sight seers each year. You can park and walk the paths, see the bats at sunset under Waugh bridge and enjoy one of Houston's sunsets from a bridge spanning the Bayou- you won't regret it.
7 residents recomanen
Allen Parkway
Allen ParkwayThis stretch of jogging/ biking trail has become a phenomenon increasing in popularity as its additions draw in more and more sight seers each year. You can park and walk the paths, see the bats at sunset under Waugh bridge and enjoy one of Houston's sunsets from a bridge spanning the Bayou- you won't regret it.
This is a common recommendation for a reason. Affordable to free entertainment outdoors on the grass? How can you turn that down?
299 residents recomanen
Teatre Miller Outdoor
6000 Hermann Park DrThis is a common recommendation for a reason. Affordable to free entertainment outdoors on the grass? How can you turn that down?