Guidebook for Houston

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Guidebook for Houston

Food Scene

Authentic Mexican food. I recommend the brunch served during the weekend.
49 locals recommend
Caracol Restaurant
2200 Post Oak Blvd
49 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican food. I recommend the brunch served during the weekend.
In my opinion, the best Tex-Mex restaurant in town. The fajitas and the margaritas are a must here.
265 locals recommend
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation Blvd
265 locals recommend
In my opinion, the best Tex-Mex restaurant in town. The fajitas and the margaritas are a must here.
I love the burgers here.
22 locals recommend
Hobbit Cafe
2243 Richmond Ave
22 locals recommend
I love the burgers here.
This sushi restaurant is one of my favorites. Try the SkyDiver roll.
Sage 400
2800 Sage Rd
This sushi restaurant is one of my favorites. Try the SkyDiver roll.
This Brazilian Steakhouse is a must for all the business travelers. If you go there, try to get the Picanha cut as many times as you can!
56 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
8250 Westheimer Rd
56 locals recommend
This Brazilian Steakhouse is a must for all the business travelers. If you go there, try to get the Picanha cut as many times as you can!
This steakhouse is a less expensive option for meat that you won't regret. You cannot go more Texan in any other restaurant.
39 locals recommend
Texas Roadhouse
13345 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W
39 locals recommend
This steakhouse is a less expensive option for meat that you won't regret. You cannot go more Texan in any other restaurant.
New Greek restaurant that is getting excellent reviews from everyone. Good location in Rice Village.
17 locals recommend
Helen Greek Food & Wine
2429 Rice Boulevard
17 locals recommend
New Greek restaurant that is getting excellent reviews from everyone. Good location in Rice Village.
This is my favorite place to have breakfast. Coffee is superb, sandwiches are great and all the bakery is unique.
8 locals recommend
Croissant-Brioche
2435 Rice Boulevard
8 locals recommend
This is my favorite place to have breakfast. Coffee is superb, sandwiches are great and all the bakery is unique.
Authentic Italian food. The pizzas are a must.
23 locals recommend
Dolce Vita Pizzeria Enoteca
500 Westheimer Rd
23 locals recommend
Authentic Italian food. The pizzas are a must.
Excellent restaurant, where Indian flavors get mixed with French-American cuisine.
20 locals recommend
Ruggles Black
2245 W Alabama St
20 locals recommend
Excellent restaurant, where Indian flavors get mixed with French-American cuisine.

Arts & Culture

It is a museum that houses the private art collection of founders John de Menil and Dominique de Menil. It is one of the largest and most wide-ranging private art collections in the United States
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St
491 locals recommend
It is a museum that houses the private art collection of founders John de Menil and Dominique de Menil. It is one of the largest and most wide-ranging private art collections in the United States
Located in the Museum District, the MFAH is recognized as one of the largest museums in the US. Its permanent collection spans more than 6k years of history with approx. 64k works from all over.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 locals recommend
Located in the Museum District, the MFAH is recognized as one of the largest museums in the US. Its permanent collection spans more than 6k years of history with approx. 64k works from all over.

Everything Else

Public urban park in Downtown Houston. The park includes a lake, bandstands and venues for public performances, a children's area and multiple recreational areas
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St
933 locals recommend
Public urban park in Downtown Houston. The park includes a lake, bandstands and venues for public performances, a children's area and multiple recreational areas
Recently renovated, this Park has become one of the favorite places to visit for a walk, jog or biking. I love the views of downtown in perfect harmony with the trees and the bayou.
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
549 locals recommend
Recently renovated, this Park has become one of the favorite places to visit for a walk, jog or biking. I love the views of downtown in perfect harmony with the trees and the bayou.
Located in the Museum District, this park offers multiple attractions for kids and adults. Check out the Miller Outdoor theater events so you can chill out in the evening with a glass of wine.
201 locals recommend
Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park Dr
201 locals recommend
Located in the Museum District, this park offers multiple attractions for kids and adults. Check out the Miller Outdoor theater events so you can chill out in the evening with a glass of wine.

Drinks & Nightlife

A place to see and be seen. Drinks are good and the ambiance is great.
33 locals recommend
Belvedere
1131-01 Uptown Park Blvd
33 locals recommend
A place to see and be seen. Drinks are good and the ambiance is great.
Very sophisticated drinks are prepared in front of you. Nice place to hang out.
214 locals recommend
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer Rd
214 locals recommend
Very sophisticated drinks are prepared in front of you. Nice place to hang out.
Very close to the condo. Amazing place to have a glass (bottle?) of wine and a bite. Live music is played on weekends.
45 locals recommend
The Tasting Room – Uptown Park
1121 Uptown Park Boulevard
45 locals recommend
Very close to the condo. Amazing place to have a glass (bottle?) of wine and a bite. Live music is played on weekends.

Shopping

The largest mall in Texas. Great stores, very nice restaurants and bars. There is an ice-rink which is open year round.
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd
1869 locals recommend
The largest mall in Texas. Great stores, very nice restaurants and bars. There is an ice-rink which is open year round.
Great stores at reasonable prices.
223 locals recommend
Houston Premium Outlets
29300 Hempstead Rd
223 locals recommend
Great stores at reasonable prices.

Essentials

Very close to the condo, this groceries store sells mainly organic food.
450 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin St
450 locals recommend
Very close to the condo, this groceries store sells mainly organic food.