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Al's Best H-Town Eats
Hugo's is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

1. Hugo's

8.9
1600 Westheimer Rd (at Mandell), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: If a dish (like the popular lamb chops and pork ribs) run out on the Sunday brunch, you can ask your server for a special order for no extra charge.

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

2. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

8.9
8250 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Churrascaria · 105 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Bacon wrapped filet. Yes please. Folks from many countries including those from South America all hail the goodness that is Fogo. After all these years, it has yet to be beaten in Churasscaria's.

Brennan's of Houston is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

3. Brennan's of Houston

9.0
3300 Smith St (Stuart Street), Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: You can ask for the upstairs for cozy and romantic, next to the big kitchen window for trendy and interesting, or in the general area for semi-formal to casual fine dining. In Houston's weather, the

Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

4. Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen

8.9
1743 Post Oak Blvd (BLVD Place), Houston, TX
Deli · 175 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Better than Katz's near Montrose. Larger portion (can usually share the meal), tastier, and cost just a little more. Also, way easier to park your car than Katz's.

Lupe Tortilla - West University/Downtown is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

5. Lupe Tortilla - West University/Downtown

7.8
2414 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The very BEST beef fajitas money can buy. No one has even come close. If this is your first time, do not get anything else.

Cafe Piquet is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

6. Cafe Piquet

8.5
5757 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX
Cuban Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Amazing food. Avoid things you can get anywhere else like pork chops. DO get authentic dishes like the Garlic Pork or others with fish. The flan is awesomely heavy. Split it with a friend.

Fung's Kitchen is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

7. Fung's Kitchen

8.2
7320 Southwest Fwy (Fondren Rd), Houston, TX
Dim Sum Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: More traditional Chinese rather than Vietnamese influenced dim sum dishes than Ocean Palace.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

8. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

8.7
9827 Katy Fwy (Memorial City Way), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 56 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: This huge grilled pork chop beast is the famous $11.95 (July 2011) Friday lunch special. Comes with mash potatoes and apple sauce and cut to order table side. Boss way to end the work week!!!

Truluck's is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

9. Truluck's

8.6
5350 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Sample by trying out their "power lunches". Large entrees with salad/soup and dessert for just a little more than you'd spend at Grand Lux just down the street. Avoid the salmon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House

6213 Richmond Ave (btwn Fountainview & Hillcroft), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 6 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: There is nothing finer than the bone-in rib eye swimming in butter, salt, and pepper with nothing else. Morton's has nothing on this version of the cut. (maybe better atmosphere in exchange?)

Kasra Persian Grill is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

11. Kasra Persian Grill

8.6
9741 Westheimer Rd (at Gessner Rd.), Houston, TX
Persian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Avoid Thursday lunch crowd. Go early. Must wait for tables occasionally. Get some kabob combo for your first visit before venturing into more of the menu.

Morton's The Steakhouse is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

12. Morton's The Steakhouse

8.8
5000 Westheimer Rd (Post Oak Blvd.), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 21 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: This ny strip was cooked "medium plus". ...between medium and medium well.

Goode Company BBQ is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

13. Goode Company BBQ

8.5
5109 Kirby Dr (at Bartlett Street), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 82 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: ProTip: Come here for Texas BBQ.

Grand Lux Cafe is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

14. Grand Lux Cafe

8.5
5000 Westheimer Rd (btwn McCue & Post Oak), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 155 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Fun to take out of towners to this place of excess. The variety of dishes makes the ordering process an experience all on it's own. Even something "ordinary" like a burger... Try the Max Burger :)

Niko Niko's is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

15. Niko Niko's

9.1
2520 Montrose Blvd (btwn Westheimer & Gray), Houston, TX
Greek Restaurant · 222 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: It's not Greek, but man the pork chops are unbeatable! Order it and wait for the grilling...

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

16. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

9.1
5061 Westheimer Rd Ste 8060 (at The Galleria), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 61 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Try the fried calamari for twist on this appetizer staple. It's crafted like sweet and sour chicken. Don't let the exotic cars parked out front intimidate you, prices are reasonable (esp. Lunch).

Blue Fish House is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

17. Blue Fish House

2241 Richmond Ave (Morningside Dr), Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The lunch menu is your best bet. Good individual orders as well as combination meals. Also surprisingly good are: curry udon, katsu don (pork & rice), and their hot lava noodle soup. Great prices.

India's Restaurant is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

18. India's Restaurant

7.6
5704 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Indian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Very friendly staff. Good lunch buffet for you to try a variety of things. Great buttered chicken.

Thai Gourmet is one of Al's Best H-Town Eats.

19. Thai Gourmet

8.4
6324 Richmond Ave (Weslayan St), Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The Red Curry with extra sauce is awesome. Solid milk coconut curry with chicken Thai style.