Good eats in Houston

[Rocinante]

I'm going to be in Houston for a few days this week. Anybody have some good eats recommendations? I'm open to pretty much anything.

Thanks

[fracmeister]

I assume you want Q? In order my top 3 are Tejas in Tomball, Corkscrew in Old town spring, and Pinkertons in the Heights. A lot of people put Truth in there but not me. I was underwhelmed. Friday noon try a pork chop at Perry’s. Pricey at night but a very good deal then. Lupe Tortilla is my favorite "chain" Tex mex. Rudy’s is the only good chain bbq place and it is fine. Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese all awesome.

[texastweeter]

Yeah only 2 chain BBQ joints I'll eat at. Rudy's, and Dickies

[BFlynn]

Pinkertons is a few blocks from my house. I think it's pretty good. But I don't think it lives up to the hype.

I like Gatlins pretty well.

[Michael_in_TX]

Where, roughly, in Houston? The Greater Houston area is 10,000 square miles and is just a tad smaller than the area within the State of Connecticut.


When we say something is right around the corner, that might mean it is a 90 minute drive.

[CaptainMike]

Calling Troutman , come in Troutman.....

[Nate]

Don’t some of the Astros’ have a BBQ joint there... I believe it is called Cheaters-Q!

I heard they rigged or stole their "championship winning bbq" title sign or something like that. I think they are known for their beer can chicken and boiled ribs.

[Nate]

ComfortablyNumb , That’s it! I couldn’t recall exactly but it definitely seems we are talking of the same thing.

[ComfortablyNumb]

texastweeter Nothing personal, in fact, I feel for the fans of Houston. If the 2017/18 roster ever gets around to offering an apology, first and foremost should be the Houston fans.

[fracmeister]

Thems fighting words...

[MBMorgan]

I’ll second fracmeister ‘s recommendation for good Tex Mex at Lupe Tortilla.

[texastweeter]

Not BBQ but Crawfish and Noodles is good.

[Rocinante]

I'll be staying off of Sam Houston blvd. BBQ or Texmex sounds good to me. Thanks for the suggestions.

[fracmeister]

I assume you want Q? In order my top 3 are Tejas in Tomball, Corkscrew in Old town spring, and Pinkertons in the Heights. A lot of people put Truth in there but not me. I was underwhelmed. Friday noon try a pork chop at Perry’s. Pricey at night but a very good deal then. Lupe Tortilla is my favorite "chain" Tex mex. Rudy’s is the only good chain bbq place and it is fine. Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese all awesome.

I don't care much for Dickies and don't see the point with Rudy's everywhere

[tbob4]

My son's wife is from Houston and he spent a lot of time there while he was in Galveston. His recommendations:

Tex/Mex - Guadalajara - Escalante's (2nd is his preference, 1st is his wife's)
Gulf Seafood - Tony Mendola's
BBQ - The Pit Room

[BFlynn]

I know you've already rolled through town
​​​​​​But Stanton's is one of my top 3 lifetime burger joints

[Rocinante]

I know you've already rolled through town
​​​​​​But Stanton's is one of my top 3 lifetime burger joints

Thanks, seems like ages ago. I ended up going to Blood Brothers. They did not disappoint.