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FOOD AND DRINK

Houstonians on social media, whether influencers or regular ol’ Texans craving a good meal, seek out all types of food from trendy and Instagrammable to just really, really tasty.

Houston’s most social media-famous food joints in 2026

by Rebecca Deurlein

Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
Houston’s position on the Gulf Coast places it within a four-hour drive of Louisiana, but this city’s connection with the Creole State goes much deeper.

The 5 best Cajun restaurants in Houston, according to the locals

by Rebecca Deurlein

Abe’s Cajun Market | cajun food | cajun restaurants | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen | The Boot | Treebeards | Viola and Agnes | Zydeco Louisiana Diner
Kids can eat free at many restaurants across Houston on certain days of the week.

10 restaurants where kids can eat for free in Houston

by Dorothy Scott

Affordability | Alicia’s Mexican Grille | BuffBurger | Crust Pizza Co. | CULTURE | Del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant | FAMILY | Feges BBQ | HTX | HTX-hardgate | Hungry’s | kids eat free | Kokai Sushi and Lounge | LIFESTYLE | Local Table | The Union Kitchen
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This new Houston Rodeo food stall is Beyoncé-approved

by Staff Reports

Community | EXCO-Player | HTX | old texas | TEXAS
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I tried the newest foods at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—here’s how I scored them

by Sierra Rozen

2026 houston rodeo | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston livestock show and rodeo | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | THINGS TO DO
It’s the perfect time of year to discover the top spots for crawfish in Houston.

It’s crawfish season! Here’s where to find the best crawfish in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

crawfish | crawfish boil | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO

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Houston chefs Dominick Lee and EJ Miller are banding together for an exclusive one-night-only Mardi Gras meal on Feb. 6.

Get on the list for a one-night-only Mardi Gras dinner

by Sam Cohen

| January 28, 2026

Augustine’s | Chardon | CULTURE | Dominick Lee | EJ Miller | fine dining | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Mardi Gras dinner | prix-fixe menu | TEXAS | The Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler | THINGS TO DO | three-courses
Houston chefs Dominick Lee and EJ Miller are banding together for an exclusive one-night-only Mardi Gras meal on Feb. 6. Here’s what you need to know.
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Houston turkey drive helps families in need for Thanksgiving

by Staff Reports

| November 26, 2025

EXCO-Player | HTX | local politics | old texas | TEXAS
Houston families facing food insecurity, made worse by the interruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the federal government shutdown, received a boost: 600 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. Houston City Council Member Tiffany Thomas, who represents District F in west Houston, donated 300 turkeys, adding to the 150 from Alief ISD and 150 from Houston ISD. The turkey drives were held Nov. 19 and Nov. 21.
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Spend less time in the kitchen and save some bucks with these Houston Thanksgiving feasts

by Sierra Rozen

| November 10, 2025

Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
Turkey, stuffing, pies, cranberry sauce, rolls, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes…Thanksgiving suppers can not only get lengthy, but also pricey with all you need to buy.
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3 Houston Rising Star chef honorees reflect on restaurant industry

by Sierra Rozen

| October 28, 2025

Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
As someone who’s spent her recent years exploring the culinary treats that Houston has to offer, it’s a relief that the city is finally being acknowledged as the foodie destination it is. Twenty-four magazine issues since Houston was first chosen, the city was front and center again for the September issue of StarChefs Rising Stars magazine. A variety of 22 food professionals were chosen, ranging from chefs to bartenders to bakers.
From food trucks to family joints, these top spots for breakfast tacos in Houston deliver authentic Tex-Mex flavors with homemade tortillas, fresh eggs, and just the right kick.

8 places to get the best breakfast tacos in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| October 7, 2025

breakfast | breakfast tacos | CULTURE | food and drink | food trucks | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | tex-mex
From food trucks to family joints, these top spots for breakfast tacos in Houston deliver authentic Tex-Mex flavors with homemade tortillas, fresh eggs, and just the right kick.
The fragrant aroma of sizzling meats will draw curious crowds and traveling tourists to Discovery Green on Saturday, October 4, when the 2025 annual Southern Smoke Festival returns to downtown Houston.

Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet

by Rebecca Deurlein

| September 29, 2025

2025 southern smoke festival | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | southern smoke festival | tourism
Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.
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The best breakfast restaurants in Houston, according to Yelp

by Sierra Rozen

| September 16, 2025

Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | THINGS TO DO
Houston may be known for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the sprawling city has also developed a stellar reputation for breakfast spots. Mexican fusion cafe CasaEma landed on Bon Appetit’s 14 Best New Breakfast Restaurants, serving some of the best pan dulce in the city. The Breakfast Klub—which has quickly become a main attraction in Houston for out-of-towners— has been consistently ranked as one of the best breakfast restaurants in the US by Good Morning America, USA Today, Esquire, and Forbes Magazine.
houston offers pretty much any cuisine you could ever want minus the gluten

Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| August 27, 2025

Community | CULTURE | food and drink | gluten-free | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS
Gluten-free diners don’t need to take chances when it comes to Houston’s food scene. Here’s our guide for gluten-free dining in H-Town.
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Discover the 30 Michelin-recognized restaurants in Houston

by Joey Held

| July 29, 2025

Community | CULTURE | food & drink | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Houston’s culinary scene has some impressive standouts. Here are the restaurants in Houston that have been honored by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide.
a white woman and man holding cups of ice cream stand outside a houston ice cream shop smiling at each other.

Craving a cone? 8 local Houston ice cream shops to head to

by Rebecca Deurlein

| July 17, 2025

CULTURE | food and drink | frozen custard | HARDGATE | houston ice cream | HTX | HTX-hardgate | ice cream | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | woman-owned business
From ice cream to custards to crazy, seasonal flavors, stay cool in the sizzling summer heat at these Houston ice cream shops.
dog sitting at a table in a dog-friendly restaurant.

Bow-wow! 12 dog-friendly restaurants, bars in Houston

by Joey Held

| June 26, 2025

animals | Community | CULTURE | dog-friendly restaurants | food and drink | HARDGATE | houston restaurants | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | pets | TEXAS
Our guide to Houston dog-friendly restaurants and bars will ensure both you and your pup have plenty of welcoming spots—and tasty food to go along with them.
Shipey has been a Houston institution since 1936.

How 7 iconic Houston businesses got their start

by Joey Held

| June 19, 2025

Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | houston restaurants | HTX | HTX-hardgate | THINGS TO DO
You’ve probably spotted these Houston businesses around the city. Learn their history and how they’ve evolved into the legendary companies they are today.
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