lockmat Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) I want to try Houston's best in all price ranges (but mostly in the cheap to $20 entree range, haha)Here are the rules, they're simple. Please list your top five favorite Houston area restaurants (preferably inside the Beltway). Top 5 (or if you can only think of 3 or so, that's ok, too) no matter the cuisine or anything. I think this will establish a good list of restaurants for all of us to try. I'm always wanting to try new places but I don't even know where to start.If you can also provide other information like address, major cross streets and/or website, that would be very helpful, too.Looking forward to hearing from yall!1.2.3.4.5. Edited December 2, 2010 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 In no particular order:Bistro Zelko on 11thAny Caswell operation (Reef/Stella Sola)Niko Niko'sRomano's on West GrayBerryhill on 11thI could list a bunch more, but that's 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToryGattis Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Yeah, I'm going to go ahead and list a bunch more, because it hurts my head to try and pick the top five.Chuy's Tex-MexGoode Co BBQBerryhill's original fish tacosMission BurritosGrand LuxLupe Tortillas beef fajitasOriginal Ninfa's on NavigationIf you like sushi, Kata Robota or AzumaRC's Pizza (Kingwood; see http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/hoffman/7302870.html)Any Cordua family restaurant (Artista, Americas (esp. Sunday brunch), Churrascos, Amazon (esp. the burger))Candellari's pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 AmericasLupe TortillasMama Ninfas on NavigationZake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 1. Baba Yega2. Spanish Flowers3. Niko Niko4. Carter and Coolley 5. Barnaby's ** Barnaby's recently was demoted since they took off the Meatloaf and Lasagna from their menu. Anyone from Barnaby's listening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Chuy's on Westheimer near KirbyRudy's BBQ (out near the beltway on 290) or Spring. Wouldn't make a special trip but if you're out thereFadi's on Westheimer and DunvaleHubcap Burger downtown - lunch only Monday through SaturdayPappa Geno's on Ella and TC Jester, amazing cheesesteaksCalliope's - cajun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 1: Shanghai River2: Bubba's Buffalo Burger Shack.3: Niko Nikos4: El Rey5: Pete's Fine Meats6: La Mexicana7: Angus Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 1. Andy's2. La Mexicana3. Connies - but I dont go there anymore.4. DiMassis5. Most buffets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 For La Mexicna, the Barbacoa breakfast tacos are amazing (Saturday and Sunday only). Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hmm...El Rey (multiple locations)Carter & Cooley (19th St. - Heights)Carlos' Beer Garden burgers (Hwy 3 - down south)Todai if you can't make up your mind about sushi (MarqE Center, 10W)Hungry's (the Village) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Recently discovered Manena's if you like empenadas and delicious argentinian baked goods and you find yourself in W. Houston.Marks .. if you got $$$$ to burnGoode Co seafoodMandola's deli.. italian sausage sandwichLos Cucos - seafood enchiladas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 El Tiempo 1308 CantinaKam'sCarraba'sRaven GrillD'Amico's Italian CafeGoode Co. BBQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanith27 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Zelko BistroChilosos Taco HouseBRC GastropubIbizaCapellinis TeotihuacanCarter+CooleyShadeStella Sola/ReefDharma CafeLolahmmmm....a rather Heights centric list, but what can I say, lots of cool places to eat there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 on my way to try one of these tonight, we'll see which one the young lady chooses. The choices look yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Had my first El Rey today... grilled shrimp tacos were mucho bueno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Top Pricey Mark's Hugo's Chez Nous (actually in Humble) Top mid-priced Bombay Brasserie T'Afia Backstreet Cafe Mi Luna Top affordable Alladin La Fendee Baba Yega Hobbit Cafe Cafe Seco Madras Pavilion Dolce Vita Sawadee Brasil Okay, I couldn't stop at 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 America's (that freakin lobster dish with the corn pasta, come on!)Blue FishChicago PizzaBeck's PrimePierson & Company BBQWings n ThingsOk so that's 6, but I like some damn wings so deal with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Had my first El Rey today... grilled shrimp tacos were mucho bueno.Why do people like packaged tortillas cooked improperly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Why do people like packaged tortillas cooked improperly?Perhaps it's the MSG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Why do people like packaged tortillas cooked improperly?Hell if I know, but fill them with grilled shimrp, onions, and cheese and they probably won't give a rat's ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Mark's- Still think it's the #1 place for high end dining (lower Westheimer)Brennan's- Maybe because it makes me think of my grandparents and growing up, but I still love this place (midtown)Cafe Moustache- Lower Westheimer. Don't let the cheesy name fool you. This place is awesome and so is the settingPicnic- Bissonnet near Hazard St. Love this place for a sandwich at lunchMayuri- Best Indian in Houston. Love the Banghan Bharta (eggplant). 5857 WestheimerLankford Grocery- Best burger and the place is an institution (old 4th Ward)Thelma's BBQ- liked the old location better but still my favorite bbq (3rd Ward/Southmore)Original Frency's- Scott St. Go at 3 am to get the vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Why do people like packaged tortillas cooked improperly?i go there for the fried plantains. the cuban taco is amazing. and the sandwiches are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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