The following is a “hidden gem” restaurant list of places most haven’t heard of, let alone tried. Featuring a different cuisine for every pick, the list is as diverse as our city. Pick a gem and explore something new this weekend!
10. Taste of Nigeria
If Nigerian food isn’t on your radar yet, gather a group of friends and head to Taste of Nigeria!
Choose from traditional Nigerian pepper soups, suya (spicy meat skewer) and rice plates with your choice of meat.
You’ll find authentic flavors you’ll be writing home about!
Pro-tip: get half coconut rice and half jollof rice.
9. Aji Peruvian Grill
Traveling to Peru this summer and want to preview their dishes?
Visit Aji Peruvian Grill and try their papa rellena (stuffed potato), lightly breaded and fried potato dough, stuffed with seasoned ground beef and vegetables.
Other fan favorites are the traditional ceviches (fish marinated with lime juice)
or lomo saltado (beef tenderloin with red onions and tomatoes).
8. Avesta Persian Grill
Looking for a combination of authentic Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine? Look no further!
Visit Avesta Persian Grill for the best lamb, chicken and beef kabobs, marinated and grilled to perfection.
You have to try the chicken chenjeh kabob, you’ll thank me later!
7. Peking Cuisine
Have you ever had Peking duck? Peking Cuisine in Southwest Houston features Northern Chinese and Si-chuan style dishes that are sure to please a crowd.
Must-try are the duck tacos you make at your table with the “tortillas” they provide.
Ordering family style is the norm at Peking Cuisine, so make sure to go with a hungry group of friends.
6. Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food
Whether you make it on a Saturday for the gumbo combo or you order one of the manager’s specials, Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food is sure to impress your taste buds.
Meals come with your choice of two sides and cornbread.
Crowd pleasers are the slightly spicy greens, candied yams and creamy mac & cheese. Good luck deciding on the garlic roasted baked chicken or fried chicken!
5. Ray’s BBQ Shack
Looking for a delicious Texas BBQ plate? Look no further! Head over to Old Spanish Trail for a BBQ plate with large portions, great sides and so much flavor.
Dipped in a light batter that resembles fried chicken breading and worth every calorie, you’ll find fried corn on the cob!
Bet you didn’t know corn on the cob could be fried!
4. Emporio Brazilian Grill
When you think of Brazilian food you probably think meat, meat and more meat, but there is so much more!
Emporio Brazilian Grill is the perfect place to experience delicious, homestyle Brazilian food without breaking the bank.
Start with coxinhas de frango (chicken croquette) as an appetizer and Brazilian Guaraná Antarctica soft drink.
Choose between the steak with shrimp and yucca or the shrimp muqueca (fish and shrimp stew) served over rice.
3. Korea House Restaurant
Looking for a cool place to have dinner this weekend?
Grab a group of friends and head over to Houston’s Koreatown in Spring Branch!
Enjoy all you can eat Korean BBQ, salad, appetizers and banchan (small side dishes).
Choose from 28 meat options to grill at your table.
Great place to take family and friends visiting from out of town!
2. Les Givral’s Sandwich and Cafe
Les Givral’s Sandwich and Cafe is the best place in Midtown for lunch!
You can’t go wrong with the rice plates, bun vermicelli bowls, pho, fresh spring rolls or bahn mi.
If you love spending less than 10 bucks on your lunch, flavor and big portions, Les Givral’s Sandwich and Cafe is your new favorite lunch spot.
You’re welcome.
1.Raizes Mexican Kitchen
Tucked away in Stafford is Raizes Mexican Kitchen, a homestyle Mexican restaurant where the food tastes like home.
Depending on the day you go, enjoy a complimentary cream of zucchini soup or salad before your main course.
Good luck deciding between the enfrijoladas, enchiladas, chilaquiles or the molletes (bread with refried beans, chorizo and cheese).
Finish your meal with a homemade, complimentary tres leches cake!
