In the shadow of downtown Houston right off Highway 10 is Justin Yu’s wedge of a restaurant. There’s little else in the area, but the red stop sign at the intersection is, poignantly enough, also at the front door. Counter seating is practically shoulder to shoulder, but it is a prime perch for taking in all that this welcoming restaurant has to offer. The cuisine is hard to pin down but know that everything looks simpler than it really is and is seasoned far better than you could have imagined. It's also all intended for sharing. Highlights include fried bread with tomato fondant and Gulf red

3.2km

Street to Kitchen

Thai · Bib

Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter and her husband have rightfully won over the hearts and appetites of the city with fearless, fiery cooking at this aptly named spot that was so popular they outgrew their space (and opened a second location!). Chef brings many of her grandmother's recipes to life while also spotlighting dishes from across Thailand rather than focusing on just one region. Start with the papaya salad, but be warned: This opening act, even at medium spice level, takes no prisoners. There must also be pad see ew, which is a masterclass in charred noodle excellence. The house-made cu

3.8km

Papalo Taqueria

Mexican · Bib

Hiding in a food hall in the heart of downtown Houston, this unassuming, counter-service taqueria means business. Chef-owners Stephanie Velasquez and Nicolas Vera work wonders with the little space they have and offer some of the city’s most gratifying tacos. Tortillas are made on-site and griddled all day long. Chicharrón with pumpkin seed vinaigrette is an absolute stunner. Pork shoulder braised in tomatillo salsa is as hearty as the veggie-forward confit carrot dressed in a nutty pepita salsa.

4.5km

Nancy's Hustle

Contemporary · Bib

There are no wrong choices at this welcoming EaDo hangout that has dazzled the city since opening in 2017. If anything, there are perhaps too many choices. How could one possibly decide between the spicy beef and butter dumplings with sauerkraut and the fluffy Nancy cakes with smoked trout roe? Should chilled carrots with buttermilk ricotta be your entrée or is it finally time to take down the cheeseburger stacked on a housemade English muffin? But then there’s the grilled wagyu tri-tip with beef fat sticky rice. Whatever you decide, expect lively, bold, heart-warming cooking that keeps a clos

4.7km

J-Bar-M Barbecue

Barbecue

The old adage that everything is bigger in Texas holds true at J-Bar-M Barbecue. From the four custom-built smokers to the large dining space (indoors and out) to the broad menu, there's a lot happening at this barbecue joint in Houston's East End. The menu is divided by Tex-Mex-inspired specials (think brisket tacos and quesadillas), a classic Texas BBQ lineup (meat plates, sandwiches and meats by the pound), and an all-day menu with creative comfort food like brisket lasagna and loaded baked potatoes, plus impressive grazing boards for groups. In other words, come hungry to feast on brisket

4.9km

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Modern 3BR Family Retreat in Downtown Houston

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