El Hidalguense

Empire Turkish Grill

Just five minutes from Memorial City Mall in West Houston, this Turkish restaurant’s unassuming strip... More

Feast

In a roomy old house, two English chefs have brought offal-centric nose-to-tail cooking to Houston.... More

Gatlin's barbecue & catering

Goode Company Texas Bar-B-Q

This is the real deal, smack in the middle of town, with an open pit... More

Gravitas

This venue has closed. Exposed brick walls and concrete floors create a warehouse feel inside... More

Hugo's, Houston

Hugo's has brought the refined cuisines of interior and coastal Mexico to a city known... More

Ibiza Food & Wine Bar

Named after an island off Spain, Ibiza delights Houston's Montrose residents with a fusion of... More

Indika

With saffron- and henna-hued walls, this vibrant space displays all the colors of India, but... More

Irma's

Houstonians of all stripes congregate at Irma’s kitschy dining room—decorated with items like plastic dolls... More

Julia's Bistro

Located in midtown Houston along the light rail line, Julia’s Bistro offers modern Latin cuisine... More

Killen’s Steakhouse

Improbably located in a semirural suburban stretch 15 miles from downtown, Killen’s has the feel... More

La Tapatia

In a town of many fine Tex-Mex restaurants, La Tapatia is the standout. Located on... More

Little Bigs

Longhorn Cafe

This venue has closed.... More

Pollo Campero, Houston

First established in Guatemala in 1971, this family-owned eatery is now an international franchise offering authentic,... More

Reef

In 2007, F&W Best New Chef 2009 Bryan Caswell and partner Bill Floyd turned a... More

Riviera Grill

This venue has closed.... More

Shade

Located in The Heights, Shade showcases a cross-cultural menu from executive chef David Luna, offering... More

So Vino Bistro & Wine Bar

Given its unlikely shopping-center-storefront location and the fact that it's known chiefly as a wine... More