My old college roommates and I are coming in for the Texas Bowl. Although we like spending time with other alumni at the game, we'd like to try a little bit of the local culture. We'd prefer to avoid tourist traps and warehouse-style restaurants.
Any restaurants you'd recommend? Cajun, South American, Barbecue, or Tex-Mex would be preferred because we can get a lot of the other foods in the places we live. Of course, any good food would be fine.
As for bars, anything with pints, darts, and a place to talk would be good. We see each other about once every five years, and at least two of the three of us aren't looking to meet anyone. Good beer and a decent jukebox would be nice too.
Thanks.
(I wrote the same question earlier today but you never know who might look at things at night instead of the morning.)
2006-12-06 15:09:20 · 4 answers · asked by Stuck in the Middle Ages 4 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Houston
Goode company BBQ (2 locations in Houston)-one is in or near the Rice Village area.
Pappadeaux Cajun (several locations throughout Houston- kinda lound and very busy, you may say like a warehouse, but food is always excellent-and us locals eat there weekly)
La Mexicana (Mexican-authentic: cactus and menudo soup)
Americas or Churrascos (excellent S. American cuisine both owned by same owners....Americas is definately has the coolest decor in town).
Pick up our local free entertainment paper and you will find nice pubs with good live bands
2006-12-07 14:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Rice Village area is great. They have a nice combo of upscale restaurants and dive bars. Lots of local atmosphere, safe area. There's a website detailing restaurants, etc. and directions.
http://www.ricevillageonline.com/dining_detail.php?eatery_category_id=5
2006-12-07 05:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by mlsandersml 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For South American in Houston, I really like Churrascos.
For Mexican or Tex-Mex my personal favorite is Teala's. Go just for the margaritas, chips, salsa and bean dip if no other reason.
2006-12-08 16:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by lisa_ab 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
katz deli is awesome....really awesome...it isn't what you mentioned before, but you get free pickles and you find the weirdest people there. it is also 24 hours.
2006-12-08 14:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by Thera 9 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋