Enjoy the Warm Embrace of Houston's Best South Texas Cuisine & BBQ Restaurants
Going for what's on at The Menil or to explore the MFAH, perhaps you're in town for a concert or a major league game? There's always a reason to visit Houston...especially for the food!
Make your trip complete by trying the city's famous Southern Texas and BBQ cuisines. To help, below are a few of the most famous located in a variety of neighborhoods.
While in town, don't forget, there's world-class shopping at The Galleria and River Oaks District centers; the lovely greenery of Hermann and Memorial Parks, plus miles of paths along the pretty Brays and Buffalo Bayous.
THE BREAKFAST KLUB
Start your day with a Soul Food breakfast at the legendary Breakfast Klub. Centrally located in Midtown, their famous rib-sticking delicious meals are served daily til lunchtime.
BRENNAN'S HOUSTON
In the Midtown neighborhood, historic Brennan's offers a menu of elegant South Texas dishes. Sister restaurant to their New Orleans' Commander's Palace, the Brennan family carries on the grand tradition of service, style and exquisite cooking (shown below, top image).
LUCILLE'S HOUSTON
Since 2012, the Williams brothers have created a southern dining landmark that pays tribute to their great-grandmother's cooking and personal achievements. Inviting Lucille's (shown above, bottom image) is located conveniently in Houston's Museum District near Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center.
NINFA'S on NAVIGATION
Established in the 1970's, at Ninfa's (original location shown below) you will want to try the grilled skirt steak wrapped in a flour tortilla (fajita). This dish was a mini food revolution when Ninfa first created it. Ninfa's is located in the EaDo District - a quick drive from the Astros' Stadium.
STATE OF GRACE
For a memorable night in the River Oaks District, enjoy the abundant and savory dishes of State of Grace's New American Southern cuisine - all served-up in a wonderfully charismatic dining room. Shown above.
TRUTH BBQ
Near to Buffalo Bayou Park and the Waugh Bridge is Truth BBQ. Since its founding in Brenham, TX (2015) and now Houston (2019) the restaurant is regularly noted for where to find some of the best and most inventive Texas BBQ. Below.
6 MORE BBQ Local Legends
Houston is a BBQ town; here are six additional hot spots - each of whom enjoy an extraordinary history of serving up the best BBQ in Houston.
