Ronnie Killen turned a Pearland strip mall into one of the most celebrated BBQ joints in Texas. The beef ribs are massive, mahogany-barked monuments to the craft. The brisket is prime and the burnt en...
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Himalaya
Pakistani / Indian · Hillcroft · James Beard Semifinalist
Kaiser Lashkari legendary Pakistani-Indian restaurant on the Hillcroft corridor that has been dazzling critics and feeding the community for decades. The lamb biryani is the best in Texas, the nihari ...
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Tacos Tierra Caliente
Mexican / Street Tacos · East End
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 trompo, the barbacoa is ...
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Burns Original BBQ
Texas BBQ · Heights
North Houston BBQ institution from Roy Burns. Properly smoky links, ribs, and brisket from a tiny joint with massive reputation. The beef links are the signature. Cash only.
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Nam Giao
Vietnamese · Chinatown / Bellaire
Midtown Vietnamese that serves some of the best bun bo hue in Houston -- a spicy, funky, deeply satisfying lemongrass beef noodle soup that is the more complex cousin of pho. The spring rolls are fres...
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Laredo Taqueria
Mexican · Washington
A Houston breakfast taco institution on Snover Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood. The hefty flour tortilla tacos are loaded with eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Two tacos is enough to fill most...
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Lankford Grocery & Market
Burgers / American · Midtown
One of Houston's oldest family-owned restaurants established in 1937, Lankford's is legendary for its massive burgers. The Firehouse Burger basted with cayenne butter is a must-try. Breakfast tacos at...
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Dumpling World
Chinese / Dumplings · Clear Lake
Popular Houston dumpling chain serving hand-folded dumplings and noodle dishes to enthusiastic local crowds.
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Huynh Restaurant
Vietnamese · EaDo
A family-run Vietnamese restaurant in EaDo serving fresh, authentic dishes in an urban atmosphere. Fresh spring rolls, pho, rice plates, and noodle bowls are the staples. Just behind the convention ce...
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Villa Arcos
Mexican · East End
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 are the star. A no-f...