Patu's Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: West University

2420 Rice Blvd # B
Houston, TX 77005

Nicci S. writes: My fiance and I went here with a couple friends because it is one of their favorites and I can definitely see why.  The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is friendly.  My fiance and I were impressed with all of the selections that we ordered, although…

Escalante's Mexican Grille
Neighborhood: Meyerland

590 Meyerland Plaza Mall
Houston, TX 77096

Sam V. writes: Never been here before, but went with a coworker today, who swore the salads were the greatest ever. Now I don't connect salads with mexican food, so I found it hard to believe, however, I did have the Mexico City Salad, which was actually really…

Hard Rock Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

500 Texas St
Houston, TX 77002

Cory O. writes: I was tempted to give this place just 2 stars, but I realized that it wouldn't be quite fair since my grumpiness was founded upon my husband's lack of planning rather than the restaurants fault.  Let me explain.

We'd planned to see Golden Compass for…

Great Harvest Bread Company

5354 Fm 1960 Rd E
Humble, TX 77346

mel m. writes: EDIT: They closed down. BOO.

One of the truly good things about Humble (I'm from the city, what do you expect?) is the presence of the Great Harvest Bread Company.  If you've never been, imagine a shop where a bunch of grandmas got together and made…

McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science
Neighborhood: Museum District

1515 Hermann Dr
Houston, TX 77004

Shana P. writes: Founded by John P. McGovern, this museum is all about the body, how it works, and how to keep it healthy.

While this may not sound like something the kids would be into, there are so many hands on learning experiences and challenges, the whole family…

Three Brothers Bakery of Houston
Neighborhood: Meyerland, Braeswood Place

4036 S Braeswood Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Flora G. writes: The best damn bakery in Houston..Sure they have cakes, pies, and cookies...but that 's not why you come here.  You go here for their bread: their bagels, salt sticks, corn rye, challah, seeded rye.  Its excellent.  There are only two brands of bagels…

Pear Tree the Tea Room

1201 Cowards Creek Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546

Bobbi B. writes: I am a tea room critic and this was a good one but more of a cafe than a tea room.  The thing I love most about tea rooms is that men dont often frequent them.....

Well Truckers stop here stinky, hairy and rear cracks showing.

The food is good and the…

Pappasito's Cantina

15280 North Fwy
Houston, TX 77090

Jaye V. writes: I grew up with this place.  It was a great place for families, or at least it was with mine.  I didn't mind that I didn't like the fajitas all that much because they tasted too smoky/burned on the edges of the meat; I was just excited to be out at a…

Dunkin Donuts
Neighborhood: Bellaire

5406 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401

Katie W. writes: So happy that I have finally found a DD in Houston, I thought they were just a myth.

Their Boston Kreme donut is perfection.

This place is always bust, but the service is generally quick as long as someone in front of you isn't taking three years to…

Aka Japanese Cuisine

1460 Eldgridge Pkwy, Suite 130
Houston, TX 77079

Sophia H. writes: This place is soo cool.
The atmosphere is soo hip.
It's very well decorated.
And the food is amazing.
Very fresh.
But a bit pricey.
I've been to other sushi resturants, and they seel just as good sushi but for cheaper price.

Alsoft Inc.

P.O. Box 927
Spring, TX 77383

Miki M. writes: Attention Macintosh users!

One of our computers, a 7 months old MacBook Pro 17" (2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo machine with a 120 GB hard drive) died on us without any apparent reason last Friday.

We went through hell... we didn't have proper backup of some…

Brothers Pizzeria

1029 N Highway 6 Ste 100
Katy, TX 77449

Shana P. writes: Since my favorite pizza place is all the way in The Woodlands, I am always looking for a pizzeria that can offer up the good stuff in my part of town.  

So, one time while I was picking up some delicious pizzas from my regular haunt, a turncoat…

Los Cucos Mexican Cafe
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5851 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057

Robyn T. writes: I've always ate at the Westheimer location.

Great food. Wonderful margaritas. Nice sized covered patio. Service has always been so-so and the dining room always seems on the warm side, but I can overlook that because of the food.  The menu is huge. I…

Higham & Associates
Neighborhood: Montrose

1605 Fairview St
Houston, TX 77006

Frances D. writes:

Club Uropa
Neighborhood: Highland Village

3302 Mercer St
Houston, TX 77027

Ken W. writes: This is like my 5th time to this place and each time it gets lamer and lamer. This used to be the hot spot "back in the day" before everything moved to midtown. There are still some hangers on here apparently. The guy that does the eminem show is…

13 Celsius
Neighborhood: Midtown

3000 Caroline St
Houston, TX 77004

tatiana s. writes: A unique wine bar for Houston. Why?

a) it's about the wine. it's not fancy, it's not a typical Houston "to be seen/ to see" locale. it's a place to drink wine*.
b) minimal decor: a gutted medium-sized warehouse space, and the only (to the eye)…

Original Smoothie Company
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

500 Dallas St
Houston, TX 77002

Mysterious Q. writes: Located in the tunnel system food court under Allen Center, at first glance this is your run-of-the-mill smoothie joint.  But, unlike Jamba Crap, they use real fruit juice and their smoothies generally contain a very reasonable under-300 caloric…

The Ripcord
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

715 Fairview St
Houston, TX 77006

Genevieve B. writes: This is a leather gay bar.  I was usually the only girl in there on a Sunday night.  I loved it, and had so much fun every week.

Pacific Street
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

710 Pacific St
Houston, TX 77006

Genevieve B. writes: Tres Gay, but that always means a good time.

Slider's Bar & Daiquiris
Neighborhood: Montrose

1424 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006

Genevieve B. writes: I miss this place, I miss the owner.

Monterey's Little Mexico

270 1st St W
Humble, TX 77338

Brian D. writes: I love this place. I meet my wife there almost once a week. Superb service, tasty food, best salsa and green sauce, and cheap!

It's Tex-Mex with great lunch specials. They have great enchiladas, but I go there for the chips, salsa, and green…

Demeris Barbecue
Neighborhood: Montrose

2911 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098

mel m. writes: Oh holy crap, I can't believe that I haven't done a review for Demeris BBQ.  I have been going here for about 30 years, if you count the times my mom ate it while pregnant with me.

Demeris is a Houston staple, people.    I've been to all of them by…

The Proletariat
Neighborhood: Montrose, Museum District, Fourth Ward

903 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006

stephy s. writes: Awwhhh, Richmond, why ya gotta?

Apparently this place is on its way out as the city is going to tear it down to build some sort of transit system. LAME. What's next, tearing down perfectly good dive bars to build...schools. Silly talk I say. :)

But…

Kolache Factory

3813 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77027

Lucia R. writes: Every time I go back to Houston, I insist on visiting the Kolache Factory at least once a day. Sausage-jalapeno-chesse kolaches put doughnuts to shame. Savor these yummy breakfast treats while you can people, they're hard to find west of El…

Cabo Mix-Mex Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

419 Travis St
Houston, TX 77002

Eric B. writes: 3.5 Stars

I'm spoiled. As much as I like Tex-Mex, the New Mexican variety has become my standard.  There's nothing like having "red" or "green" with your meal (for breakfast, lunch or dinner) and with a "dry" sopapilla with honey afterwards.

While I'm…

Fitzgerald's
Neighborhood: The Heights

2706 White Oak Dr
at Studewood
Houston, TX 77007

Jessica W. writes: I'm torn on what to write about this place. On the one hand, the abundance of all-ages shows makes me feel old. Nothing gives you a swift kick to the ego like realizing that you're outnumbered by kids who are "cooler" at 14 that you ever have been or…

Cleopatra's Secret
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

14008 Memorial Dr
Ste D
Houston, TX 77079

Dolph W. writes: I have a theory about the average male and his hair follicles. It's a zero-sum game that is being played. Beginning in his late twenties or early thirties as he begins to bald, the hairs on his head are NOT disappearing. Not at all! They are merely…

Pancho's Mexican Buffet

260 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd E
Humble, TX 77338

Summer C. writes: Pancho's is a very family oriented restaurant that even out-of-towners should go to first before going anywhere else. It's the one thing I miss in foods since I've moved.

Walter's On Washington
Neighborhood: The Heights

4215 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77007

Jill N. writes: Hi everyone. It's been awhile but yes, I'm alive. And of course, I'm still out and about.
Most recently, I was at Walter's last night after work to see some friends and see Uh Huh Her. What a great name for a band huh? And, they're actually pretty…

Maryjane's
Neighborhood: The Heights

4216 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77007

Summer C. writes: This place was BY FAR the best place to go see shows in Houston. I'm sure given the chance, everyone who ever attended the venue would make it be well again.

Cajun Kitchen
Neighborhood: Alief

11900 Bellaire Blvd. #D
Houston, TX 77072

Jonathan O. writes: I spent a summer doing research at MD Anderson, and I ate at this place at least once a week.  The fried rice is so flippin' amazing.  My mouth still waters every time I think about it.  

Give me a pound of spicy garlic crawfish, an order of the fried…

Cafe Soleil

11910 Louetta Rd
Houston, TX 77070

Havilah T. writes: Some places just naturally have it going on...

Recently my band and I went to Cafe Soleil to perform. Being from Austin, it was our first visit to the cool cafe. I can see why they are getting so many good reviews.

For starters, the ambience was…

Jason's Deli
Neighborhood: Montrose, Upper Kirby

2611 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098

chris t. writes: The only advantage this place really has over other Deli shops is that they offer free frozen yogurt. It's actually pretty good, and in my opinion a lot better than the frozen yogurt you might find at Baskin Robins or Marble Slab. If it wasn't for…

Ruchis Taquerias El Rincon de Mexico
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

3102 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Farrah A. writes: Tortas, flautas, tacos al pastor--oh my! Or shall I say, "¡ay caramba!"

So it's 2am, bouncers are grabbing drinks out of your hand, the lights flick on in the bar and you suddenly notice the hottie you've been flirting with the past few songs is no…

Southwell's Hamburger Grill
Neighborhood: Memorial

8800 Katy Fwy Ste 104
Houston, TX 77024

Katharine S. writes: It might not be the best burger joint in town, but they still serve a mean cheeseburger and outstanding onion rings.  Always sparkling clean inside, with a great patio area and quick service.  Their BLT is very good, with thick strips of bacon on…

A Lunch Spot
Neighborhood: Greenway

3917 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77027

mel m. writes: Edited to reflect Fayza's editing! I am glad you are away from gross former coworkers and attuned to the healthier side of Texas!

I had no idea this place was a regular sandwich/salad shop in addition to a healthy catering business until I read…

Dragon Bowl Asian Bistro
Neighborhood: The Heights

1221 W 11th St
Houston, TX 77008

Ginger S. writes: My husband and I are frequent visitors to Dragon Bowl and we absolutely love it. It's one of the rare places where you can create your own "bowl" and get to choose from a long list of healthy fresh ingredients and the food is not douced in so much…