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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Katy residents don’t have to go far to experience high-quality sushi and inventive Japanese and Asian diasporic dishes. Tobiuo’s hot and cold small plates run the gamut, from a 72-hour sous vide short ...

Marcy de Luna is a Houston-based food journalist with more than a decade of experience covering dining trends, restaurant culture, and the hospitality industry.

Originally hailing from our neighbors up north, Blue Claw Restaurant & Bar from Canada’s Ye’s Group has brought its first U.S. location to Houston. Naturally, the 7,900-square-foot space takes over a ...

Marcy de Luna is a Houston-based food journalist with more than a decade of experience covering dining trends, restaurant culture, and the hospitality industry. Though Houston is not directly on 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. Like ...

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 ...