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Be More Pacific - HoustonSee Be More Pacific - Houston Video ($$)
(463 ratings)

506 Yale St Map It!
Houston, TX 77007
(832) 582-5264
www.bemorepacifickitchena...
  • Kare Kare
    brisket, peanut sauce, long beans, eggplant, bok choy, bagoong alamang sauce, crushed peanuts, white rice
  • Silog Rice Bowl
    spicy longganisa, spiced ham, fried egg, garlic rice, green onion, banana ketchup; "flavor all the way through" -Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
463 ratings
opened in 2011 as a food truck...now brick-and-mortar; Filipino flavors w/ a Texas twist; private rooms available for Karaoke
Bombay Pizza [CLOSED]See Bombay Pizza Video ($$)
(1145 ratings)

914 Main St Map It!
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 654-4444
  • Gateway of India Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ Tandoori chicken, crab meat, artichoke hearts, cilatro, mozzarella, provolone & cilantro-mint chutney; "this is the Mother Teresa of pizzas...it's that saintly good!"-Mo Rocca; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1145 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; Indian-Italian pizzeria that serves Italian cuisine graced with Indian herbs and spices
Cafe Annie [CLOSED]See Cafe Annie Video ($$$)
(308 ratings)

1800 Post Oak Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 840-1111
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Grilled"
  • Grilled Filet of Beef w/ Crusted Coffee Adobado
    looks good
3.5 out of 5
308 ratings
[CLOSED]
Cafe Lili ($$)
(203 ratings)

5757 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 952-6969
www.cafelili.com
  • Chicken Kabob
    grilled chicken breast w/ garlic sauce & cucumber pickles; looks good
  • Fried Kibbie Balls
    deep-fried bulgur wheat/meat shell w/ seasoned ground beef filling
4.0 out of 5
203 ratings
opened in 1991; serving Lebanese cuisine
Cafe Pita + [CLOSED]See Cafe Pita + Video ($)
(429 ratings)

10852 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 953-7237
  • Cevap Sandwich
    ground beef mixed w/ spices in a sausage link-style & served on homemade lepinja (Bosnian bread); served w/ fresh onions & kajmak
  • Pirjan
    lamb shank, potatoes, eggplant & zucchini slowly roasted in a clay pot,served w/ basmati rice, kajmak & homemade lepinja (Bosnian bread)
  • Pljeskavica Sandwich
    like a burger stuffed w/ cheese & mushroom & served on homemade lepinja (Bosnian bread); looks good
3.5 out of 5
429 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2007; Bosnian cuisine; Other Recipes: Poached Apple -Tufahia
Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill ($$)
(911 ratings)

8270 W Bellfort St Map It!
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 777-1566
www.coolrunningsjamaicang...
  • Curried Goat
    tender bone-in goat marinated in garlic, thyme, scallions & Jamaican seasonings, stewed in a rich curry sauce; looks good
  • Oxtails
    best selling dish; marinated, braised, & stewed w/ butter beans & dumplings; looks good
4.0 out of 5
911 ratings
specializing in authentic Jamaican cuisine
Cuchara Restaurant ($$)
(1015 ratings)

214 Fairview St Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-0000
www.cuchararestaurant.com
  • Four-Corner Tortillas
    house made corn tortilla w/ each quarter is a different color/flavor
  • Tacos Chelo
    crunchy potato taquitos covered in a very spicy green salsa w/ raw onions & cotija cheese; "Top 10 best tacos I've ever had. Wow!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Tacos Crujientes de Jamaica
    Hibiscus flower & cream crunchy tacos in homemade flour tortilla; w/ house made salsa
3.5 out of 5
1015 ratings
since 2012; authentic Mexico City bistro located in 1940s brick building w/ eye-catching playful murals
Feast [CLOSED] ($$$)
(311 ratings)

219 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-7788
  • Rabbit Liver & Kidney's on Toast
    pan-fried, finished w/ duck demi-glace and served on homemade toasted bread
3.5 out of 5
311 ratings
[CLOSED]; multiple recognitions including 2 James Beard award nominations
Fresco Cafe Italiano [CLOSED]See Fresco Cafe Italiano Video ($$)
(244 ratings)

3277 Southwest Fwy Map It!
Houston, TX 77027
(281) 888-2226
  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara
    w/ pepper, pecorino, egg & house cured pork jowl (guanciale); looks good
  • Tagliatelle w/ Texas Raised Lamb Sauce
    lamb braised 7 hours in onions, celery, carrots & tomato sauce; "simple, straightforward, delicious...that is Italy!" -Guy Fieri
4.5 out of 5
244 ratings
[CLOSED]; authentic Italian cuisine made from scratch daily w/ imported grains & cheeses
Hickory Hollow ($$)
(770 ratings)

8038 Fallbrook Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 469-5323
hickoryhollow.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Houston, TX"
  • "The Large Rancher"
    22-oz chicken fried steak (it's steak) slathered w/ house Texas River Bottom Gravy
4.0 out of 5
770 ratings
since 1977; comfortable, rustic restaurant; "You won't find anything fancy or stuffy here. This is Texas. This is real hospitality" (from its website)
Houston's This Is It Soul FoodSee Houston's This Is It Soul Food Video ($$)
(471 ratings)

2712 Blodgett St Map It!
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-2920
www.houstonthisisit.com
  • Ox Tails
    cuts of beef tails braised & simmered w/ seasonings & vegetables; slow-cooked in brown gravy for 3 hrs
  • Mac & Cheese
    signature dish
3.5 out of 5
471 ratings
#47 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1959; cafeteria-style service; restaurant name came about when (husband & wife) founders were looking for a place to open their restaurant...while driving, wife laid her eyes on a little white house while driving & cried out "This is it!"...it has grown & re-located since then
Irma's Restaurant ($$)
(571 ratings)

22 N Chenevert St Map It!
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-0767
irmasoriginal.com
  • Chile Rellenos
    authentic roasted poblano peppers stuffed w/ choice of picadillo beef, chicken or queso fresco (Guy got the beef)
  • Tamale
    w/ hand-made pork roast; looks good
3.0 out of 5
571 ratings
serving Tex-Mex; down the street from Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros); festive decor
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen ($$)
(1673 ratings)

1743 Post Oak Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-8883
www.kennyandziggys.com
  • "The Zellagabetsky"
    "The Sandwich That's Bigger Than Its Name"; 8-decker on special cut rye, corned beef, pastrami, turkey, roast beef, salami, tongue & Swiss cheese w/ cole slaw, Russian dressing & red sweet pepper
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    30-day brining process; over-sized sandwich; looks good
  • Fried Kreplach
    "a Jewish wonton" stuffed w/ beef mix, boiled & deep-fried; served w/ apple sauce & sour cream
  • Mishmosh Soup
    Matzoh ball soup w/ kreplach; "killer"-Guy Fieri
  • Kasha Varnishkas
    traditional Eastern European Jewish dish that combines kasha (buckwheat), noodles, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms; served w/ gravy on side
4.0 out of 5
1673 ratings
Lankford GrocerySee Lankford Grocery Video ($)
(851 ratings)

88 Dennis St Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-9555
www.lankfordgrocery.com
  • Firehouse Burger
    house specialty; burger w/ habanero sauce, cayenne butter, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion
  • Texas Hash
    diced baked chicken, potatoes, green pepper, onions on fried tortillas & topped w/ chile con queso; available on Satudays only; looks good
4.0 out of 5
851 ratings
burger dive local legend; started as a small fruit stand in 1938, then a mom & pop grocery store in 1939, then selling sandwiches in 70's & finally their famous burgers in 1977; "We have nothing small, nothing healthy, and nothing fast...We have great food, but its not fast food. Everything is made to order just like you like it!"
Little Bitty Burger Barn ($$)
(353 ratings)

5139 Antoine Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 683-6700
littlebittyburgerbarn.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Houston, TX"
  • Five Alarm Fire Burger Challenge
    burger w/ sauce & seasoning from 7 different hot peppers, plus more hot peppers in 30 min; Casey won
4.0 out of 5
353 ratings
opened in 2007
Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe ($$)
(2270 ratings)

2520 Montrose Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-4976
www.nikonikos.com
  • Baby Lamb Shank
    family and fan favorite; oven roasted with olive oil, oregano, garlic & lemon. Greek salad, pita bread & tzatziki sauce on the side; looks good
  • Loukoumades
    Greek honey balls; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2270 ratings
opened in 1977; long lines
Original Ninfa's on NavigationSee Original Ninfa's on Navigation Video ($$)
(1937 ratings)

2704 Navigation Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-1175
www.ninfas.com
  • Queso Flameado
    melted cheeses topped w/ homemade chorizo; server comes out w/ small cheese-chorizo mix in casserole dish and a side of tortillas and makes the queso flameado at your table
  • Beef Fajitas Al Carbon
    served in a flour tortilla w/ Pico de Gallo, guacamole, & chile con queso; supposedly they are the first to serve fajitas; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1937 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); opened in 1973; supposedly served the first beef fajitas (according to its website); caution: there are 2 Ninfa's in Houston...this is the one highlighted on the show (and rated better)
Pappas Bros SteakhouseSee Pappas Bros Steakhouse Video ($$$$)
(1207 ratings)

5839 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 780-7352
www.pappasbros.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • Bone-In New York Strip Steak
    32 oz - for two - carved table side, limited availability; dry-aged; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1207 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); opened in 1976
Pit RoomSee Pit Room Video ($$)
(2868 ratings)

1201 Richmond Ave Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(281) 888-1929
thepitroombbq.com
  • Brisket Taco
    prime brisket smoked 12 hours, handmade tortilla, cheddar, sour cream, salsa roja; "probably one of the best brisket tacos I've had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Dinner
    scratch made & smoked, topped w/ house barbecue sauce, served w/ jalapeno cheddar sauce & chicharrones; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2868 ratings
est. 2016; "old school, wood cooked handcrafted bbq" (from its website); Texas-style bbq plus tacos, desserts & drinks; guest appearance: actor Lee Majors
Red Lion British Pub ($$)
(766 ratings)

2316 S Shepherd Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 529-8390
www.redlionhouston.com
  • Chicken Tandoori Quesadillas
    chicken baked w/ Tandoori spices, glazed w/ sweet chili sauce then topped w/ mozzarella, pickled onions & peppers
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
    chicken bites in tomato-based creamy sauce; served w/ aged Basmati rice & naan; available for lunch only; looks good
  • Shepherd's Pie
    lamb-based stew topped w/ mashed potatoes & shredded cheese
4.0 out of 5
766 ratings
neighborhood British pub w/ traditional British & Asian-Indian twist on pub food
ReefSee Reef Video ($$$)
(722 ratings)

2600 Travis St Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-8282
www.reefhouston.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
  • Big Pork Chop
    Large double-boned pork chop brined for 24-hours; looks good
4.0 out of 5
722 ratings
Chef Bryan Caswell named James Beard Award Nominee Best Chef/Southwest 2010; Bryan Caswell also participated in "Next Iron Chef"
Southern Q BBQ & Catering [CLOSED] ($$)
(355 ratings)

16540 Kuykendahl Map It!
Houston, TX 77068
(832) 250-4851
  • Brisket
    rubbed & smoked in oak & hickory for 12-15 hrs; looks good
  • The Big Poppa
    loaded baked potato (butter, shredded cheddar) w/ 3 meats: chopped brisket, homemade smoked sausage & a rib, & topped w/ sour cream, chives, bacon bits & BBQ sauce; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
355 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2009; owned & operated by husband & wife team
Toasted CoconutSee Toasted Coconut Video ($$)
(419 ratings)

1617 Richmond Ave Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 485-4775
www.gettoastedhtx.com
  • Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
    fried chicken, black pepper biscuit, house chili crisp, optional egg, American cheese, topped w/ honey butter; "that's like an exceptional chicken & biscuit!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Pork Dumplings
    pork filling in sheet dough, fried & steamed, served w/ house chili oil, sweet soy & crispy garlic; "it's umami bomby!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
419 ratings
est. 2019; beach bar w/ chef-driven menu & award-winning mixologist
Traveler's Table ($$)
(1750 ratings)

520 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(832) 409-5785
www.travelerstable.com
  • Caribbean Braised Oxtails
    habanero mango chow, allspice, sherry, butter beans, roasted carrots, onions, celery, jasmine rice; "I don't ever say something is the best...[but] this would be in the running" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Crispy Pork Belly in Pasilla Sauce
    pasilla pepper, macadamia nuts, tomato, onion, garlic, purple cabbage-carrot-apple slaw; "that's elevated!" -Guy Fieri
4.5 out of 5
1750 ratings
est. 2019; modern cuisine featuring globally inspired flavors
Weights + MeasuresSee Weights + Measures Video ($$)
(941 ratings)

2808 Caroline St Map It!
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 654-1970
www.weights-measures.com
  • Braised Short Rib Sandwich
    w/ caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, cress, horseradish dijon & gruyere on house rye, served w/ homemade chips & house pickles; "rich, big flavor" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Roasted Carrot Pizza
    w/ soubise, fresno chiles, cilantro, dukka & gruyere; "giving me goosebumps...top 3 most unique pizzas I've ever had!" -Guy Fieri
3.5 out of 5
941 ratings
est. 2014; bakery, restaurant & bar w/ baked goods & American fare, set in a 1950s industrial warehouse
Houston, TX   (25 restaurants)    

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