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For all the latest Houston dining intel, subscribe to Eater Houston's newsletter. A strong selection of small plates await at this laid-back Heights favorite, ranging from gougeres served with green garlic gravy to marinated mussels served with calico beans and bonito aioli. A post shared by Squable squabletime. Malaysian street food is the star at this Katy dining destination, but its menu is wide-ranging. The dishes here are creative and balanced, including gnocchi with morel mushrooms and English peas, and decadent sea urchin spaghetti.

The starters menu is equally compelling, with options like foie gras served with pineapple and a macadamia brioche doughnut, on offer. Enjoy sizzling platters of its signature dish, plus queso flameado and mango-habanero margaritas for a truly Houston Tex-Mex feast. Consider the memelas, served with roasted pork rib and tomatillo-avocado sauce, or a crispy tlayuda topped with grilled skirt steak and mole negro. Keep it classic with a margherita pie, or order the Calabrese, topped with pepperoni, sopressata, fresh mozzarella, and Parmesan.

Its focus is on Gulf Coast cuisine, evidenced by plates like crab-stuffed redfish, blackened catfish enchiladas, and steaks slathered in shrimp etouffee or poblano sauce. Share tuna crudo with shallot, capers, and sour orange and lamb shoulder gnocchi, or feast on heartier offerings like roasted chicken with lemon and salsa verde or New York strip served with hazelnut romesco.

This luxe restaurant on Post Oak is perfect for date night or a weekday splurge, thanks to dishes like creamy lobster bisque and beef carpaccio with king crab, as well as solid raw bar options. Caviar service is on offer for those who are really looking to ball out, while rigatoni in vegetarian bolognese and roasted branzino with white beans and preserved lemons serve as excellent entree choices.

A post shared by Riel Restaurant rielhouston. This ultra-luxe tasting menu restaurant, which highlights a different region of the Mediterranean roughly every quarter, is now focusing on the cuisines of Andalusia and Murcia in Southern Spain, where chef Ian Payne spent part of his childhood. Expect dishes like potatoes and boquerones with tobacco-infused butter, Spanish-style tortillas made with eel, and bay laurel ice cream.

In addition to optional wine pairings, sommeliers June Rodi and Austin Farina are also offering a new sherry pairing that focuses on the region.

Classic Italian dishes are prepared with care at this Montrose staple, ranging from freshly made bucatini puttanesca to hearty rigatoni bolognese and chicken piccata.

Led by chef Nick Wong, the Montrose restaurant serves up a uniquely Houston slate of dishes, ranging from Vietnamese short rib fajitas to whole-roasted snapper with calamansi brown butter. This beloved neighborhood cafe keeps it homey without sacrificing on quality. Thanks in part to a stamp of approval from Beyonce, this Midtown staple is a casual spot for wings and grits, cheesy breakfast sandwiches, and an excellent eggs Benedict served on a biscuit.

Score tender fajita, crispy pastor, lengua, and more street-style tacos, or go for a torta or quesadilla. This loungey Montrose spot, tucked away in a neighborhood next to the Menil, serves vibes unlike any other place in Houston. Underbelly and Momofuku alum Gary Ly and partner Lung Ly deliver compelling dishes like red kuri squash with chili oil and goat cheese mousse, duck confit with bruleed figs, mussels, beef tartare, and a not-so-basic chicken sandwich, along with a creative roster of rum, gin and rye cocktails.

On any given night, diners might hear anything from Wu Tang to Lee Fields to Nas, making this the perfect spot to start — or end — a good night. A post shared by NobiesHTX nobieshtx.

Find barbecue with a tinge of Tex-Mex at The Pit Room in Montrose, where freshly smoked meats pair with creative sides like charred okra, chips and queso, and chicharrones with hot sauce.

The brisket and smoked chicken tacos are also standouts. Grab a plate and an icy cold beer and head next door to the patio to watch the Astros or Rockets play while dining.

Sushi-wise, choose from a wide variety of smaki rolls, or splurge for the full omakase experience. Everyone has their go-to place, but Huynh is one of our favorites.

The menu is huge, but the banh cuon, vermicelli bowls, and duck salad should all be part of your meal here. Either that or just smile and point as you pass by the different taco fillings, like barbacoa, fideo, and chicharron. Their menu features all of the barbecue and sides you expect, along with their popular brisket tacos that come with homemade tortillas cooked in brisket fat.

Fill up a tray, grab a beer from the bar, and make sure to get some elote or potato salad before you head outside to the back patio. El Tiempo Cantina is perfect for two very different situations: a classic Tex-Mex feast with a big group, or a margarita-infused pregame to kick off your night out.

Start with some queso and then order one of the huge parrillada fajita platters to share. There are multiple locations around town, but our favorite is the one on Washington Ave. Expect a crowd and a basket of fresh tortilla chips upon arrival. Located in an old Montrose strip mall between a laundromat and a convenience store, La Guadalupana Bakery And Cafe serves Mexican breakfast until 3pm everyday, along with a variety of homemade pastries and their signature cinnamon coffee.

Eating here feels like home, mainly because the owner greets you at the door and personally seats you at one of the cafe tables. Maybe you have a friend who really likes to ask bartenders about types of bitters or their favorite mint to use in cocktails. Either way, check out Anvil in Montrose. Between the high temperatures and nearly constant humidity, Houston always feels a little tropical, but Present Company takes it over the top with palm trees, frozen drinks, and more neon than you knew was possible for one bar.

Stop by for drinks and to take advantage of the pizza, queso, and wings on the late-night menu. Imagine your perfect backyard. Axelrad Beer Garden checks off all of these boxes, which means it might be your new favorite place to drink outside. This Midtown bar serves more than 30 different beers and has a big backyard full of hammocks where they host nightly movies and live music. Grab a Lone Star at the bar and a barbacoa taco from the neighboring Tacos Tierra Caliente food truck and repeat as needed.

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