Let’s face it, Houston is a car-focused city. Thankfully there are plenty of fast-casual restaurants to score sustenance in between those long, traffic-laden treks. While there is no shortage of big ...

In EaDo, four former Killen’s Restaurant Group chefs have transformed the former East End Backyard into a sprawling smokehouse where classic Texas barbecue gets a few smart twists. Expect rosemary ...

Brothers Don and Theo Nguyen pay homage to their Vietnamese roots and Texas upbringing at one of Houston’s most distinctive Viet Tex barbecue operations. The menu goes well beyond brisket, with ...

Whether it’s for a Texans game, a concert, a fun-filled day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, or matches during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, trekking to NRG Stadium can be a daunting ...

Over the past few years, the Houston area has firmly established its own unique barbecue identity. Alongside the state’s vaunted establishments like Snow’s and Kreuz Market, Space City’s smokehouses ...

Brianna McClane is a seasoned journalist and editor, who is passionate about exploring the culture, flavors, and community that make Houston unique. She has written for numerous publications, ...

Open for: Lunch, dinner Price range: $$ With juicy whole-hog roasts, smoked boudin, fatty brisket, and Saturday-only beef ribs that quickly sell out, it’s no surprise Truth BBQ has been billed as one ...

Courtney E. Smith is a former editor for Eater’s Texas region. She lives in Dallas, where she’s written about James Beard-celebrated and Michelin-recognized restaurants and she loves nachos. The ...

Brittany Britto Garley is Eater’s regional editor of Texas, overseeing food, restaurant, and dining news for Eater Austin, Eater Dallas, and Eater Houston. Brittany is based in the Houston area. Named ...

Brittany Britto Garley is Eater’s regional editor of Texas, overseeing food, restaurant, and dining news for Eater Austin, Eater Dallas, and Eater Houston. Brittany is based in the Houston area.

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. On the Texas Gulf Coast, seafood is a way of life. The industry provides ...

Courtney E. Smith is a former editor for Eater’s Texas region. She lives in Dallas, where she’s written about James Beard-celebrated and Michelin-recognized restaurants and she loves nachos. FBI ...