Must Visits in Houston

These are the Houston-area restaurants I would tell someone to put on their list. From seafood and dim sum to barbecue, burgers and bánh mì, every spot below stood out during my visit.

My opinions reflect the original visit. Check current menus, hours and locations before you go.

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Houston

Captain Tom’s

Oysters, micheladas, gumbo and my pick between fried catfish and shrimp.

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Houston

Silk Road

Har gow, crispy shrimp rolls and the dim sum I ordered twice.

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Magnolia

Sauced Up

Light pizza crust, juicy wings and six-layer cake.

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Houston

Sushi Hachi

Nigiri, salmon and our sushi lunch.

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Houston

Aga’s

Grilled goat chops, chicken lollipops and curry.

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Houston

JLB Eatery

A huge cheeseburger, fresh bun and fries.

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Spring

Rosemeyer BBQ

Smoky ribs, sausage and a barbecue box.

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Houston

Siu Lap City

Crispy pork belly and a two-meat lunch plate.

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Houston

Hem

The Thai-style raw shrimp I would come back for.

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Houston

Baguettea

Grilled pork and crispy pork belly bánh mì, with bread that stood out.

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Houston Chinatown

My’s Baguettes

My favorite bò né in Houston, with tender filet mignon and garlicky house butter.

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Houston

The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation

A visit to the historic Houston restaurant that made fajitas famous.

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