Birrieria & Micheladas
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Casual Mexican eatery
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes (Micheladas)
- Bar Seating: Limited
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Birria tacos and drinks
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Yelp / Website
Caracol
- Chef: Hugo Ortega
- Atmosphere: Upscale coastal Mexico
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes (oysters + cocktails)
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: Yes (weekday specials)
- Cuisine & Vibe: Seafood-focused Mexican
- Address: 2200 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX
- Distance: ~8.5 miles
- Link: Caracol Website
Casa do Brazil
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Lively Brazilian steakhouse
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Rodizio-style meats
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Casa do Brazil Website
Churrasco’s
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Brazilian grill
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: No
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Churrasco-style meats
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Churrasco’s Website
Comfort Foodies
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Cozy casual
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Limited
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Fried chicken, waffles
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Comfort Foodies Website
El Meson
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Casual Spanish/Latin cafe
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Limited
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Tapas and espressos
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: El Meson Website
El Pueblito de Frida
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Colorful Mexican restaurant
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Ambiguous
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Mexican specialties
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: El Pueblito Website
Fonda Santa Rosa
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Authentic Mexican fonda
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Limited
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Regional Mexican dishes
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Fonda Santa Rosa Website
Gusto Gourmet
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Casual gourmet market
- Alcohol & Bar: No
- Bar Seating: Minimal
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Sandwiches and salads
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Gusto Gourmet Website
Henderson & Kane
- Chef: Ricardo Zarate (concept-driven)
- Atmosphere: Upscale modern French tavern
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes, full bar
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: Yes
- Cuisine & Vibe: French-American with Louisiana vibe
- Address: 517 W Gray St, Houston, TX
- Distance: ~3.7 miles
- Link: Henderson & Kane Website
Hugo’s
- Chef: Hugo Ortega
- Atmosphere: Upscale regional Mexican
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes, tequila & mezcal bar
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: Yes (weekday evenings)
- Cuisine & Vibe: Authentic regional dishes
- Address: 1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
- Distance: ~3.8 miles
- Link: Hugo’s Website
La Calle Tacos
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Casual taco counter
- Alcohol & Bar: No
- Bar Seating: No
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Street-style tacos
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: La Calle Tacos Website
La Fisheria
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Casual seafood spot
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Limited
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Latin seafood plates
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: La Fisheria Website
La Perlita Chino Boricua & Sushi
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Fun fusion eatery
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Ambiguous
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Chinese-Puerto Rican-Sushi fusion
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: La Perlita Website
Late August
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Cozy contemporary American
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Brunch-forward American plates
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Late August Website
Los Ranchitos Restaurant
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Casual Mexican restaurant
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Traditional Mexican dishes
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Los Ranchitos Website
Maison Pucha Bistro
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Cozy French bistro
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Limited
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: French comfort plates
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Maison Pucha Website
Mamajuana Café
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Lively Caribbean/Latin fusion
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: Yes
- Cuisine & Vibe: Dominican-inspired comfort food
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Mamajuana Café Website
OSO Coffee Co.
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Cozy neighborhood coffee shop
- Alcohol & Bar: No
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Specialty coffee and community vibe
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: OSO Coffee Co. Website
The Lymbar
- Chef: N/A
- Atmosphere: Trendy lounge
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: Yes
- Cuisine & Vibe: Craft cocktails & small bites
- Address: Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: The Lymbar Website
The Original Ninfa’s Uptown
- Chef: Ninfa Laurenzo legacy
- Atmosphere: Tex-Mex institution
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: No
- Cuisine & Vibe: Classic Tex-Mex fajitas
- Address: Uptown Houston, TX
- Distance: varies
- Link: Ninfa’s Uptown Website
Urbe
- Chef: Hugo Ortega
- Atmosphere: Upscale casual street-food hall
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes, multiple bars
- Bar Seating: Yes (communal)
- Happy Hour?: Varies by vendor
- Cuisine & Vibe: Global street food under one roof
- Address: 3400 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX
- Distance: ~1.7 miles
- Link: Urbe Website
Xochi
- Chef: Hugo Ortega
- Atmosphere: Elegant Oaxacan fine dining
- Alcohol & Bar: Yes, mezcal & tequila bar
- Bar Seating: Yes
- Happy Hour?: Limited specials
- Cuisine & Vibe: Refined Oaxacan cuisine
- Address: 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX
- Distance: ~1.6 miles
- Link: Xochi Website