Brian Flores: The best pizza in Houston! True authentic New York pizza!... Product imported from Jersey. Made by peeps from Brooklyn.
Ed Perry: pizza perfection. amazing crust, authentic toppings, what more would you want? try the brothers' special, its fantastic.
James Ciago: this pizza is the closest we've found to authentic NYC pizza...and coming from a native new yorker, that's saying a lot.
3. Hugo's
8.9
1600 Westheimer Rd (at Mandell), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews
Bravo: Really authentic Mexican food. Cabritas, nopales and plenty of ceviche's. -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef
Leslie Lopez: Delicious gourmet Mexican food, that's still very authentic. This place is amazing.
Jason Mogera: Perhaps the best authentic Mexican I had in a while
4. Thai Gourmet
8.6
6324 Richmond Ave (Weslayan St), Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews
Jenn: Pretty good place. The red curry almost tastes 100% authentic and made-from-scratch. Vegetable dishes really nicely done, veggies cooked perfectly. Cheese rolls rocks. Lunch is so reasonable, too.
Martijn De Vries: One of the best Thai restaurants I know of outside Thailand. Order your dish "Thai hot" for extra authenticity.
Carolyn: Only place with the authentic curry noodles.
Nicole lessose: I used to live in California and tried persian food all my life ...Avesta serves the best Authentic persian food in Houston .Their Bread and hummus is so tasty ,
Jonny Love: Fresh, tasty, authentic, Persian food. Generous portions! Love everything here, just like my momma's cooking. You won't be disappointed!
Jason Seven: Yummy Yummy Yummy Authentic Persian Food in my tummy!
Henry's Hungry Houston: Authentic Argentinian empanadas. This place has been in business for 40 years. Get the beef gaucho, four cheese, or queen empanadas. Catch Marcello every Monday on KTMD Telemundo 47.
Katherine S.: Delicious, authentic empanadas.
Manuel Villasmil: This place is well known by their Empanadas which are AMAZING but you also have to try their Choripan. They offer authentic food, cheap prices and friendly staff.
7. Caracol
8.8
2200 Post Oak Blvd Ste 160, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews
Eater: Caracol specializes in fresh, authentic Mexican seafood dishes. Turtle soup, mole de huitlacoche and a mallet-necessitating dessert have earned high praise from even the most discerning critics.
Eater: Specializes in fresh, authentic Mexican seafood dishes. Turtle soup, mole de huitlacoche & a mallet-necessitating dessert have earned high praise from the most discerning critics. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Irma Agraz Balderrama: Muy rica comida Mexicana, aunque no auténtica ni picante... Pero buena
Allen Arcade: In addition to authentic kosher, also try the BLT and onion rings plate. Over 10oz of bacon cooked to perfect crisp and chewiness with rings that'll make your mama proud.
Henry's Hungry Houston: The most authentic NY style eatery in town. Don't be overwhelmed by the menu. Try the Braised Short Ribs. Back of menu has deli lingo.
Mark J: World class NY deli deep in the heart of Texas, Houston anyway. Every dish is truly authentic. Save up your calories the day you eat here.
David C: Great pita, spinach hummus, tasty meats and authentic food with fast service
Rawad Alawar: Surprisingly authentic flavor in all of their dishes. Fills me up every time
Abel Sanchez: Everyone talks about the amazing brick oven baked pita bread, kabobs, and the variety of hummus(pictured). Try the Chicken Meatballs dish! The gravy-like stew was delicious. Just ask for a sample!
Mihail Mashkovtsev: Wow, unbelievable, awesome authentic Mexican food!
Vlad Davidiuk: For me & my family this is THE go-to place for celebrations. BEST TexMex in Houston - MUST TRY THE CARNITAS. OMG. 👍🏻😍
Eloy Zuniga Jr.: Had the blue margarita and it took me out. Ok, had 4. That took me out.