Favorite Restaurant(s) in Houston (Katy, Richmond: shops, eat, yard)

[jfre81]

Originally Posted by bg2ntst

Why is that? I've had excellent food at many Chinese buffets. Just because it's being mass produced, so to speak, doesn't necessarily mean the quality is less.

Got a suggestion? I suppose I can try it out. I haven't been to a good one yet.

[bostoner]

Originally Posted by rubynicholson77056

Soul food: Black eyed Peas on Westheimer

Blech. Try Alfreda's Cafeteria in Third Ward/Museum District for soul food.

[coog78]

Thanks everyone for all of the responses so far! This thread has turned out to be a lot of fun.
I still can't stop laughing that someone called Black Eyed Pea soul food, priceless!!!

I am definitely going to try some of the pizza suggestions, Tony Mandola's on W. Gray, and although only a few blocks away, definitely want to try Mockingbird Bistro.

Cheers and Salud everyone!

[desertsun41]

I too have enjoyed this thread. Im still a little new here and have developed few favorites so far.

The only one I can list is a big favorite of mine. DNR European Cafe on Montrose Bvd where it crosses over 59. I dont get into Houston too often but when I do I will always stop for this place.

No one mentioned Pappas Seafood yet. Is it just because there is one on almost every corner and everyone has had it a hundred times already?

[Topaz]

This thread is a lot of fun. I want to try all of these places!

[tstone]

Originally Posted by aecx2

Oh wow!! Someone else knows of Taqueria Del Sol!! Been going to that place for YEARS! Yes, great mexican food. Used to love Leo's on Washington before they closed. Tony's on Ella is also ok.

That is the best hole-in-the wall type Mexican place I've been to so far. We spent $16 + a $5 tip on two platters a few days ago.

I should also add Barcenas in Friendswood -- definitely worth trying.

Originally Posted by jfre81

Got a suggestion? I suppose I can try it out. I haven't been to a good one yet.

Lucky Village works for me. Westheimer @ Fountain View.

[Mom2Feebs]

Italian:

Michaelangelo's
Collina's
Ciro's

Chinese:

North China
Mencius Hunan (Kingwood)
Fu's Garden
Imperial Palace for Dim Sum


Burgers:

Clay's
Mama's Cafe
Skeeters

Tex-Mex, cheap:

Los Tios
La Maria's
La Mexicana
Berryhill (best tamales and fish tacos)

Tex-Mex, moderate:

Escalante's
Guadalajara
Las Alamedas
Pappasito's

Texas, regional:

Tony Mandola's
Brennan's (RIP)
Cafe Annie


Steakhouses:

Brenner's
Lynn's
Pappa's Steakhouse
Taste of Texas


BBQ:

The County Line
Goode Co.
The Swinging Door

American, but Local, Fare:

Barnaby's
Baba Yega
59 Diner
Cafe Express


That's all I can think of right now!

[tstone]

Los Tios huh. That's a sore subject w/ me. When it was locally owned, it was among the best in town.

After it was sold to Skeeters chain... well, you can have it.

IMO Ninfas is about the only chain worth suggesting.

[icon7]

wow...maybe i missed it but Fogo De Chao, 8250 Westheimer Rd. for MEAT! How can anyone not enjoy an endless amount of MEAT! I go there once a month (sometimes twice!) My wife, MD...says she feels guilty telling her patients to eat healthy and cut down on MEAT....while married to a Meatatarian...

[bg2ntst]

Originally Posted by jfre81

Got a suggestion? I suppose I can try it out. I haven't been to a good one yet.

Well, I can only speak for San Antonio as far as Chinese buffets are concerned...we have a place here called Chopsticks, which I think is excellent. It's near 410 and Callaghan, if you're ever in the vicinity.