3. The Grove
8.7
1611 Lamar St (Dallas), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews
Justin Kadis: Thoroughly enjoyed the veggie sandwich and burger
Houston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Pre- or Post-Theater Restaurant: The Texas organic chicken, roasted w/Yukon potatoes are cooked w/the chicken's drippings, is 1 of the best meals to be had anywhere!
Gabrielle Milan: Light & Fresh arugula salad
5. La Fisheria
8.7
213 Milam St (Franklin St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downt · 24 tips and reviews
Avimael López: I had the chicken plate is so yummy called " pechuga de pollo" The best chicken i ever had so tender ,juicy. It comes with white rice ,cilantro pesto and topped with arugula salad.
Wesley Pietri: Really cool spot. Try the Mango Habanero Margarita. Both sweet and spicy.
Laura Monter: The tamarindo margarita is just exquisite!!!
Clifton M: Red beans & rice, and if available, crawfish étouffée. Also fresh fruit & salads (shrimp salad = awesome) healthy choices. Homemade cornbread and cakes/brownies too. Convenient to both courthouses.
Jolie Stinneford: Shrimp etouffee, gumbo, red beans and rice! Love the meat specials with fresh veggies sides. Don’t forget dessert! Everything is made fresh every day!
Aptraveler: All their traditional Creole foods such as rice & beans, jambalaya & chicken fried chicken
9. Perbacco
8.7
700 Milam St, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Melissa Lawless: The penne primavera is delicious! I would highly recommend it for vegetarians!
Melania Spagnoli: Definitely, the most authentic Italian restaurant in town. The owner is so nice, he would make any change in the menu to accomodate the customers. Fresh, delicious food at a super fair price. LOVE IT!
David Ortez: The Crepes di Pollo is creamy and delicious.
Stephen Victor: Tofu Deluxe is my favorite dish, along with a glass of Texas Tea.
Nichole Heiniluoma: The tofu v bowl is great!!!
Tere Perry: If you're looking for traditional Vietnamese dishes served in a lavish setting, this is the place you want. Choose from a wide variety of noodle dishes, and don't miss the pot stickers & spring rolls!
Stephanie Altenhofel: Ate here with my company. Asked about vegetarian options and got the most delicious pasta dish with tons of veggies. It was probably one of my best experiences as a vegetarian in a steak house!
Nicole: The crab cakes are excellent! The filet mignon is very tender and quite tasty!
Houston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Steakhouse: Toss in the city's best crab cake, knowledgeable wait staff & a dizzyingly long wine list and you've got yourself a dinner that's well worth the splurge.
13. Xochi
8.8
1777 Walker St Ste A, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Fargie 🍴: For the Vegetarians and Vegans, they have a separate Vegetarian menu!
Camila Cahh: It's amazing experience this restaurant, special deserts so curiously, amazing flavor. And you have a menu special for chocolate if you like? You really need to know;)
Francisco Rodriguez: Exquisite menu and presentation, fair servings,
14. 5411 Empanadas
7.9
811 Louisiana St (Downtown Houston Tunnel), Houston, TX
Empanada Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Shakera: All the vegan empanadas are awesome
Brittany J: Empanadas (duh). Good lunch combos - 3 Empanadas, 1 drink or chips, 2 salsas for $9. Try the bacon, date and goat cheese empanada!
Barry Heard: Bacon-date-chevre was sooooo good. Chorizo egg and bean was awesome too.