GovernorAggie Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 As you all may know, I will be moving down to Houston soon--graduation is next week! So I still want ot get your takes on the Best of ___ for certain things.Best Hamburger in townBest Pizza in Town (Chicago style, New York style, any other style)Best Chinese Food in townBest BarbecueBest SeafoodAnd any other tips and hints will be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 For Pizza - I like Star, Fuzzy's and Late Night Pie.Barbecue - Goode Co., and Pappa Joes (only had it once but liked it)Chinese - fairly inexpensive but good (no buffet) China StixBest Breakfast - BREAKFAST KLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - really good food, if you like soul food (or traditional southern style break..)Best Hamburger - ? dont eat many of these at rest. but Lankford GroceryBest Italian - I like Colina's not to much of a dent on the plastic (the one in Rice Village) and also right down the way there is another decent Italian place.Best Seafood - Guido's in GalvestonBest Mexican - Any taqueria in the Eastwood neighborhood, El Teimpo, Nifas (original on Navigation blvd.), Little Pappasito'sBest Bar - (for beer) The Ginger Man - Houston's own!!! Good little Beer Garden out back, reminds me of sipping beer on a back street of Ulm, Germany! 60+tapsBest "Bar" - dont know never really go downtown to the trendy (expensive) placesBest Grocery Store - JMH in "downtown" West University PlaceBest Salad - Sulivans!!!hope those helped - I tend to eat $3-12 a plate - dont like real expensive places (well I do but cant really afford them), Im sure some more "well-to-do" members may have suggestions on other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Best Hamburger in town: Belaire Broiler BurgerBest Pizza in Town: Star Pizza off S. ShepherdBest Coffee: Croissant Brioche in the Village (damn, damn, damn good cup of coffee)Best Deli: Brown Bag Deli(s)Best Soup: Brasil (also has free outdoor movie nights on thursdays)Best Breakfast: Brasil (etouffee eggs, green eggs & ham) can't get over the awesome windows in that place and you should walk through the mixture gallery next door (same owner) to see how they have renovated.Best Chinese Food, Best Barbecue, Best Seafood, Best Margarita? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 Thanks for the ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Best Hamburger in town: Belaire Broiler BurgerWhere is this?Has anyone ever been to Kenny and Ziggys? supposed to be good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 5216 Bellaire Blvdthe inside has not changed in a very long time. really great malts, shakes, fries... guess i'll have to go soon. this is a 1950's mom & pop diner place, good fried things, gold metal decor on the walls -- a small town greasy spoon road trip feeling sort of place. they are closed on sundays, which seems to be when i want to go.bizjournal review:http://www.houstonbizdir.com/bbb/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 As you all may know, I will be moving down to Houston soon--graduation is next week! So I still want ot get your takes on the Best of ___ for certain things.Best Hamburger in townBest Pizza in Town (Chicago style, New York style, any other style)Best Chinese Food in townBest BarbecueBest SeafoodAnd any other tips and hints will be appreciated!Assuming you're still here, I am sure you've found out a lot of these already, but let's see ...Best Malt or Shakes: Toss up between Coldstone Creamery and Marble SlabBest French Fries: Pappas BBQBest Comfort Food: Luby's Mac and Cheese with Fried Fish (the square one)Best Lunch Buffet: China Bear (I45N at Airtex)Best Jamaican: Reggae HutBest Burritos: ChipotleBest Kolaches: Kolache FactoryBest Breakfast: The Breakfast Klub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Best Burritos: Chipotle You're joking, right? A McDonald's-owned nationwide chain has the best burritos? Have you never been to Freebirds, or Mission Burritos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 You're joking, right? A McDonald's-owned nationwide chain has the best burritos? Have you never been to Freebirds, or Mission Burritos? Chipotle is okay in a pinch, but I have to admit that Freebirds is much better...and better to go to for eye candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 You're joking, right? A McDonald's-owned nationwide chain has the best burritos? Have you never been to Freebirds, or Mission Burritos? I have a deep dislike for chain restaurants, but Chipotle's food holds its own against both Freebird and Mission. Best Pizza in Town - The pepperoni pizzette at the Collina's on Richmond (and only at that location) Best Chinese Food in town - Kam's Best Barbecue - Gabby's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Chipotle is okay in a pinch, but I have to admit that Freebirds is much better...and better to go to for eye candy. I have tried to like Freebirds and just don't --been there on too many occasions to mention. I do not think their ingredients are on the same level as Chipotle and they are way more expensive.Just my 2 cents.You're joking, right? A McDonald's-owned nationwide chain has the best burritos? Have you never been to Freebirds, or Mission Burritos?I've honestly never had Mission, but I really do like Chipotle better than Freebirds. Also, they are no longer owned by McDonalds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Best Hamburger in town- Sams Deli. Kirkwood and Katy Feeder.Best Milkshake-Sams alsoBest Pizza in Town (Chicago style, New York style, any other style)- Palazzos, all locations.Best Chinese Food in town-Used to be Hunan on Post Oak, but now who knowsBest Sushi-Sage 400Best Barbecue-Goode Co. and Harris County BBQBest Seafood-McCormimicks.Best French-Bistro Provence for the staff,atmosphere and amazing food. Authentic.Best 5 Star- Mark'sBest Steak-Pappas Steakhousetoo many to list. Houston has some of the best dining in the south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Houston has some of the best dining in the south.World.Word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Best Burger - Christian's Tailgate on Washington @ I-10; runner-up: Lankford's GroceryBest NY style pizza I've had: Napoli Flying Pizza on Beechnut; runner-up: Romano's on W. GrayBest BBQ: William's Smokehouse in Acres HomesBest Chinese: Best Americanized Chinese you'll ever have: Daniel Wong's Kitchen on Bissonnet in Bellaire. Most well known dishes are Road Kill Pork and Hermann Park Duck. Mr. Wong has a sense of humor. Pay no attention to the vet hospital next door.Best Chinese, authentic: out of hundreds???? who can say.Best Seafood: Top Water Grill in San Leon or Tampico on Airline.Best Carniceria: Gerardo's on PattonBest Gumbo, boudin: Burt's Meat Market on Lyon'sBest Kolaches: Original Kolache Shoppe on TelephoneBest Bagels: New York Bagel Shop on HillcroftBest Fried Chicken: Frenchy's on Scott; runner-up: Pollo CamperoBest Donuts: Christy's on W. Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Best Burger - Christian's Tailgate on Washington @ I-10; runner-up: Lankford's GroceryBest Bagels: New York Bagel Shop on HillcroftBest Fried Chicken: Frenchy's on Scott; runner-up: Pollo Campero1. Little place over on the east side. Can't think of the name, but it is jammed at lunch and they only have takeaway or outdoor seating. Someone help me out with the name on this one.2. Bagels: Einstein. 3. Never had Pollo Campero, but have heard it's good. Still love Frenchy's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Annie's over in the Meyerland/Westbury area has really good burgers, and breakfast also. Pappa's Burgers is good also, I like their shakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 1. Little place over on the east side. Can't think of the name, but it is jammed at lunch and they only have takeaway or outdoor seating. Someone help me out with the name on this one.Well 'east side' is a little broad but I'm going to take a wild stab at this and suggest you're referring to Sparkle's Hamburger Spot at Leeland and Dowling, caddy-corner from Brother's Tacos?I love old-timey hamburger stands and I only saw this one recently and wanted to check it out so I went today. OMG! I couldn't believe how long it was taking to get a burger, close to 30 mins, I'm sure. Then I saw the "patty" -- at least an inch thick, probably at least 3/4 #. All for only 3 bucks? There must be $2.50 worth of meat on there.French fries were unremarkable but other items on the menu look inviting: chicken and waffles in the morning, grits, pork chop sandwich.I picked up a to go menu and will call ahead next time.I haven't been to either Christian's or Lankford's since early in the year because I just haven't had a craving for a big, honking burger, but there's definitely another dog in the hunt for 'my favorite burger' in Houston.The back up is due at least in part to how long it takes to cook that "patty." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Well 'east side' is a little broad but I'm going to take a wild stab at this and suggest you're referring to Sparkle's Hamburger Spot at Leeland and Dowling, caddy-corner from Brother's Tacos?I love old-timey hamburger stands and I only saw this one recently and wanted to check it out so I went today. OMG! I couldn't believe how long it was taking to get a burger, close to 30 mins, I'm sure. Then I saw the "patty" -- at least an inch thick, probably at least 3/4 #. All for only 3 bucks? There must be $2.50 worth of meat on there.French fries were unremarkable but other items on the menu look inviting: chicken and waffles in the morning, grits, pork chop sandwich.I picked up a to go menu and will call ahead next time.I haven't been to either Christian's or Lankford's since early in the year because I just haven't had a craving for a big, honking burger, but there's definitely another dog in the hunt for 'my favorite burger' in Houston.The back up is due at least in part to how long it takes to cook that "patty."No ... that's not it. Champs maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 No ... that's not it. Champs maybe?Totally forgot about that one. I've been to that one too, several years ago, and love what Champ's did to that corner in that rather depressed neighborhood but I'll take Sparkles' for the burger (based on one visit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I will have to check out this Sparkle's place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertnurick Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Best Hamburger in town- Farrago'sBest Milkshake- 59 DinerBest Pizza in Town (Chicago style, New York style, any other style)- No truly outstanding pizza in HoustonBest Chinese Food in town- Daniel Wong's KitchenBest Sushi- Uptown SushiBest Barbecue- Thelma'sBest Seafood- Fried Shrimp at Cap'n Benny'sBest French- Bistro ProvenceBest 5 Star- Tony'sBest Steak- Akaushi at Tony's. But it ain't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 This is gonna sound corny, but I like Mambo's calamari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 This is gonna sound corny, but I like Mambo's calamari.not corny at all. A good fry cook is what makes the difference.Speaking of Mexican seafood places, I noticed the gi-normous Tampico on 45 N is now open.An outpost of the same one in the Heights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 not corny at all. A good fry cook is what makes the difference.Speaking of Mexican seafood places, I noticed the gi-normous Tampico on 45 N is now open.An outpost of the same one in the Heights?I've heard that Mambo's and several of the other "Mexican seafood places" are really not Hispanic-owned, but instead are owned by Asians.Not that I care, just thought I'd put that out there if anyone knew for sure.I goto eat, not check the owners' ethnicities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 This is gonna sound corny, but I like Mambo's calamari.Not corny at all. Mambo is the best seafood chain in town as far as I know. I love the one on Hillcroft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Best Hamburger in town- There are many - Becks Prime is tastyBest Pizza in Town- Star PizzaBest Barbecue- BBQ is complicated. I like Lyndons sauce and sausage, Pappas, Goode. Nonmachers makes great sliced beef sandwiches. And.... don't know the name but out on 290 past Waller there is a Shell gas station that has awesome BBQ!!!!!Best Seafood- Used to be a lot of places - searching for a new one. I do like Ragin Cajun.Best Steak - Taste of TXBest Mexican - Lupe Tortillas @ Hwy 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've always found Beck's Prime hamburger to be a bit too greasy.Hey, why is everything being centered now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc281 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Best Burger: Houston'sBest Mexican: SantosBest Fajitas: Lupe'sBest BBQ: tbdBest Pizza: Ciro's Putanesca. Candelari'sBest Steak: SullivansBest overall casual: JaxBest overall formal: Tonys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjie0301 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Best Coffee drinks: Empire (Montrose) Best lemon cake: Empire (Montrose) Best Italian: Macaroni Grill (Galleria) Best Breakfast: The Breakfast Klub (It's worth standing in line) Best Mexican: Chuy's. (it USED to be Adobe, but I've since changed my mind) Best Margarita: Ninfa's tied with Adobe Prettiest Patio: Babba Yega's (Montrose) Best cheap Chinese: General Joe's Chopsticks Best healthy(ish): The Hobbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Best Tex Mex - Cyclone Anaya I too have to admit a certain weakness for General Joe's Chopsticks, although I'm not quite sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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