Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the United States. More than 145 languages and dialects are spoken across the region, and nearly a quarter of metro residents were born outside the U.S. That's not just a statistic. It's dinner.
Tex-Mex, the hometown classic
Sizzling fajitas, queso, enchiladas and frozen margaritas. Tex-Mex is Houston's comfort food, and every Houstonian has opinions about where to get it.
Viet-Cajun crawfish
One of Houston's great culinary inventions: Gulf crawfish boiled Cajun-style, then tossed in garlic butter with Vietnamese flair. It's messy, spicy and completely addictive.
Bellaire Boulevard
Southwest Houston's Asian dining corridor is a destination in itself, with dim sum, pho, hot pot, boba and bakeries along a seemingly endless stretch of strip centers. Go hungry, go with friends.
The Mahatma Gandhi District
Along Hillcroft, South Asian restaurants, sweet shops and sari boutiques make for a fabulous afternoon of eating and shopping.
Barbecue, of course
This is Texas. Brisket, sausage and ribs are a religion, and the lines are part of the experience.
The Glam rule of eating in Houston
Try something new every week. In this city, you could eat somewhere different every night for years and never run out.
