📍 East End, Houston

Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter won Best Chef: Texas at the James Beards -- the first Houston chef to win the category. Bold, authentic Thai flavors in a casual Second Ward setting...

The original Ninfa — where fajitas were literally invented in 1973. Mama Ninfa started grilling skirt steak and serving it on tortillas, and changed American food forever. The gree...

The bright orange taco truck on Navigation Boulevard that has been serving some of Houston best street tacos for years. The al pastor is properly marinated and carved from the trom...

Chef Victoria Elizondo's love letter to her Yucatecan roots in an East End strip mall. Cochinita pibil tacos, masa made in-house, and brunch plates that have made this tiny spot on...

East End beer garden with exotic hot dogs (rattlesnake, rabbit, wild boar) and a massive outdoor space under string lights. The craft beer selection is deep, the regular beef dog i...

Texas' oldest craft brewery with a massive beer hall and garden near downtown. Art Car IPA and Fancy Lawnmower are Houston staples sold in every grocery store and bar in the city. ...

Chef Joseph Boudreaux spent years doing popup smash burgers before landing this brick-and-mortar on Navigation. The patties are thin-smashed on a flat top, topped with fresh shredd...

A family-owned Houston institution since 1977 on Navigation Boulevard, Villa Arcos specializes in unique homemade flour tortilla tacos. The breakfast tacos with handmade tortillas ...

An East End taco spot on the Infatuation's best Mexican restaurants list, earning it with handmade tortillas and straight-up authentic preparations. The chicharron en salsa verde a...

An East End taqueria serving authentic street-style tacos from early morning through late night. The al pastor and suadero tacos on fresh tortillas keep regulars cycling back. Real...