Food Scene
Best burger I have ever had. Fantastic Mediterranean food AND the Mexican is good. It doesn't seem possible, but it's fantastic.
20 locals recommend
M&M Grill
6921 Almeda RdBest burger I have ever had. Fantastic Mediterranean food AND the Mexican is good. It doesn't seem possible, but it's fantastic.
Dak & Bop
1801 Binz StKorean fried chicken and truffle fries. Enough said.
Quintessential Texas cafeteria chain. If you watched King of the Hill, you owe it to yourself to try it.
28 locals recommend
Luby's
1743 Post Oak BlvdQuintessential Texas cafeteria chain. If you watched King of the Hill, you owe it to yourself to try it.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2625 Louisiana StBecause people ask where it is...
It's a food cart at a gas station, but seriously, it's great. Check yelp, I'm not alone.
26 locals recommend
Gyro King
2424 Old Spanish TrailIt's a food cart at a gas station, but seriously, it's great. Check yelp, I'm not alone.
Reggae Hut
4814 Almeda RdWhen you need jerk chicken, you need jerk chicken...
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StChicken and waffles. There is a line though. Always.
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdGet Tacos here and then go to Lil' Woodrow's...
Brook's Family BBQ
3602 Scott StMy favorite BBQ in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Davis Street at Hermann Park
5925 Almeda RdOnly a block away and a classy meal.
My favorite place to get cheap beer, sit outside, and watch sports. Typically with a Torchy's Taco or two.
25 locals recommend
Little Woodrow's Rice Village
5611 Morningside DrMy favorite place to get cheap beer, sit outside, and watch sports. Typically with a Torchy's Taco or two.
Kelvin Arms
2424 Dunstan RdKind of a locals bar, but great patio, and fun.
Everything Else
Le Donut
2803 Old Spanish TrailFor breakfast: a boudine kolache...
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrWho doesn't like a zoo?
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 S MacGregor WayDriving range and course. Cheap.
The park is incredible. Go into it. Run in it. Walk in it. Catch a show in it.
51 locals recommend
Hermann Park Conservancy
1700 Hermann DrThe park is incredible. Go into it. Run in it. Walk in it. Catch a show in it.
Local Foods Rice Village
2424 Dunstan RdBest sandwiches in Houston.
Shopping
Guy's Meat Market
3106 Old Spanish TrailIf you need meat... See the butcher.