Guidebook for Houston

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Guidebook for Houston

Food Scene

Great fajitas and Mexican style breakfasts. Walking distance from the house. They have a second location a mile or so away (1511 Airline) with an enclosed patio for enjoying an evening out with margaritas and fun atmosphere.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Teotihuacan
4624 Irvington Blvd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Great fajitas and Mexican style breakfasts. Walking distance from the house. They have a second location a mile or so away (1511 Airline) with an enclosed patio for enjoying an evening out with margaritas and fun atmosphere.
Great salad and deli sandwiches for lunch. A short walk from the house.
Bocca Deli
4707 Irvington Blvd
Great salad and deli sandwiches for lunch. A short walk from the house.
A Houston original. Most of the time you will get them still warm! Melting in your mouth...delish!
57 recommandé par les habitants
Shipley Do-Nuts
3932 N Main St
57 recommandé par les habitants
A Houston original. Most of the time you will get them still warm! Melting in your mouth...delish!
Award-winning local bakery "Best of Houston" many times. With several-times-a-day fresh-baked french bread called "bolillos" you will see why the locals have been lining up for years! Huge variety of Mexican pastry, house-made tortillas, cakes, & coffee. Grab a tray and tongs and help yourself!
35 recommandé par les habitants
El Bolillo
2517 Airline Dr
35 recommandé par les habitants
Award-winning local bakery "Best of Houston" many times. With several-times-a-day fresh-baked french bread called "bolillos" you will see why the locals have been lining up for years! Huge variety of Mexican pastry, house-made tortillas, cakes, & coffee. Grab a tray and tongs and help yourself!
Open since 1979, Spanish Flower is a local favorite for breakfast tacos, peanut butter pancakes, and is open 24-hours. There are usually a couple of mariachi-style musicians who may come table to table during peak hours which makes it feel like a special occasion.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant
4701 N Main St
33 recommandé par les habitants
Open since 1979, Spanish Flower is a local favorite for breakfast tacos, peanut butter pancakes, and is open 24-hours. There are usually a couple of mariachi-style musicians who may come table to table during peak hours which makes it feel like a special occasion.
My go-to, laid back spot for great coffee. I love the atmosphere and the snacks which usually include empanadas and vegetarian options.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Antidote
729 Studewood St
76 recommandé par les habitants
My go-to, laid back spot for great coffee. I love the atmosphere and the snacks which usually include empanadas and vegetarian options.
40 flavors of house-made gelato and a great HOUSTON mural for photos.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Gelazzi
3601 White Oak Dr
22 recommandé par les habitants
40 flavors of house-made gelato and a great HOUSTON mural for photos.
Fun area on historic 19th Street. Great margaritas.
170 recommandé par les habitants
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times Blvd
170 recommandé par les habitants
Fun area on historic 19th Street. Great margaritas.
Just down the street. Walkable. Be warned, "spicy" IS spicy.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Asia Market Thai Restaurant
4822 Fulton St
16 recommandé par les habitants
Just down the street. Walkable. Be warned, "spicy" IS spicy.

Everything Else

North & South bound Light Rail Stops
Lindale Park NB station
North & South bound Light Rail Stops
Cute historic strip of Houston Heights with a small town feel. Small restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping.
21 recommandé par les habitants
West 19th Street
West 19th Street
21 recommandé par les habitants
Cute historic strip of Houston Heights with a small town feel. Small restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great local vibe beer garden (indoor and outdoor spaces) with good food.
35 recommandé par les habitants
D & T Drive Inn
1307 Enid St
35 recommandé par les habitants
Great local vibe beer garden (indoor and outdoor spaces) with good food.
local brewery...lots of fun
24 recommandé par les habitants
Town In City Brewing Company
1125 W Cavalcade St
24 recommandé par les habitants
local brewery...lots of fun
Great cocktails. Good prices. Friendly bartenders.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Johnny's Gold Brick
2518 Yale St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Great cocktails. Good prices. Friendly bartenders.

Getting Around

#79 Metro Bus Stop @ Irvington Blvd & Joyce #26 Metro Bus Stop is available at intersection of Irvington & Cavalcade.
Irvington Blvd @ Joyce St station
#79 Metro Bus Stop @ Irvington Blvd & Joyce #26 Metro Bus Stop is available at intersection of Irvington & Cavalcade.
Rent a bike at any b-cycle location and return to the same or any other location. 7 DAYS A WEEK - 365 DAYS A YEAR 6am - 11pm https://houston.bcycle.com/
Houston BCycle - Leonel Castillo Community Center/South & Henry
2109 South St
Rent a bike at any b-cycle location and return to the same or any other location. 7 DAYS A WEEK - 365 DAYS A YEAR 6am - 11pm https://houston.bcycle.com/

Essentials

Canino's has been Houston's farmers market since 1958. Until this year, family-owned, over 18 acres, and open daily 6am-8pm. They are set to get a $10 million dollar makeover in the coming 18 months. Intended to transform a bustling web of vendors and wholesalers into a destination market and one stop shop. Part of the plan to keep the classic charm includes keeping all of the current vendors and adding James Beard award winners and other new features as well. The market will stay open during renovations.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Canino PRODUCE closed jan.26th 2019
2520 Airline Dr
19 recommandé par les habitants
Canino's has been Houston's farmers market since 1958. Until this year, family-owned, over 18 acres, and open daily 6am-8pm. They are set to get a $10 million dollar makeover in the coming 18 months. Intended to transform a bustling web of vendors and wholesalers into a destination market and one stop shop. Part of the plan to keep the classic charm includes keeping all of the current vendors and adding James Beard award winners and other new features as well. The market will stay open during renovations.
Very clean self-service laundromat also has Wash & Fold service, laundry attendants, detergent for sale, Wi-Fi, & seating. Accept credit and debit cards.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Soap Suds Coin Laundry
4211 N Main St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Very clean self-service laundromat also has Wash & Fold service, laundry attendants, detergent for sale, Wi-Fi, & seating. Accept credit and debit cards.
Organic, upscale grocery.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Sprouts Farmers Market
1212 Old Spanish Trail
120 recommandé par les habitants
Organic, upscale grocery.
Pharmacy & Convenience items 7am - 10pm
140 recommandé par les habitants
CVS
917 Main St
140 recommandé par les habitants
Pharmacy & Convenience items 7am - 10pm
Basic nearby grocery store.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto St
122 recommandé par les habitants
Basic nearby grocery store.

Parks & Nature

2.2 mile jogging/ bike loop along While Oak Bayou
12 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Stude
12 recommandé par les habitants
2.2 mile jogging/ bike loop along While Oak Bayou
Discovery Green is an extraordinary public park. Over a million visitors come to its events annually and all events there are free and open to the public. Featuring ever-changing options such as movies, temporary art installations, concerts, yoga or Zumba on the lawn, a water playground, touring festivals, restaurants, kayaking, remote-controlled boats, a mini-public library, winter outdoor skating. There is a small cafe for burgers and beer as well as "the Grove" for a great view and upscale dining and drinks.
933 recommandé par les habitants
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St
933 recommandé par les habitants
Discovery Green is an extraordinary public park. Over a million visitors come to its events annually and all events there are free and open to the public. Featuring ever-changing options such as movies, temporary art installations, concerts, yoga or Zumba on the lawn, a water playground, touring festivals, restaurants, kayaking, remote-controlled boats, a mini-public library, winter outdoor skating. There is a small cafe for burgers and beer as well as "the Grove" for a great view and upscale dining and drinks.

Arts & Culture

The museum and grounds are a peaceful oasis -- inside and out. Free admission. Wed–Sun 11am–7pm
491 recommandé par les habitants
La Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St
491 recommandé par les habitants
The museum and grounds are a peaceful oasis -- inside and out. Free admission. Wed–Sun 11am–7pm