Goode Company Barbeque is a texas barbecue restaurant in Rice Village Upper Kirby, Houston.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
Hugo's in Houston is Hugo Ortega's regional Mexican room on Westheimer since 2002, a James Beard winner with cochinita pibil, chiles en nogada in season.
OrderCochinita pibil. The Sunday brunch buffet. Tableside hot chocolate.
TipSunday brunch books two weeks out. Lunch on weekdays is the easier slot.
Killen's Barbecue in Pearland is Ronnie Killen's smokehouse on East Broadway, a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 pick with a Texas beef rib that defined Houston.
OrderThe Texas beef rib. Brisket fatty. The creamed corn.
TipLunch only Tuesday through Saturday; sold out by mid-afternoon. The beef rib runs out first; order on entry.
Truth BBQ in Houston is Leonard Botello IV's Heights Boulevard smokehouse since 2019, with post-oak-smoked brisket regularly ranked on Texas Monthly's Top 50.
OrderBrisket fatty. The strawberry cake (the legend of Truth). Pulled pork.
TipWed to Sun lunch only until sold out, usually 2 to 3pm. Get there by 11am for brisket.
Coltivare in Houston is the Heights Italian room on White Oak Drive from Ryan Pera, with wood-fired pizzas, on-site vegetable gardens and a small-plates menu.
OrderMargherita pizza, whichever pasta is on the daily board, the salad from the back garden.
TipWalk-in only, party of six max. Get there before 6pm or wait an hour.
Nancy's Hustle in Houston is the EaDo bistro on Polk Street since 2017, with Nancy Cakes cornbread, a much-copied burger and a serious natural-wine list.
OrderNancy Cakes and the burger. Pasta of the day. Order from the by-the-glass list.
TipBar seats are first-come, dining room takes reservations. The patio in mild weather is the play.
Mala Sichuan Bistro in Houston is the Bellaire Boulevard Sichuan room since 2011, a Michelin-recommended kitchen with serious mapo tofu, dan dan noodles.
OrderMapo tofu, dan dan noodles, dry-fried green beans, chilli-oil dumplings.
TipCold appetiser cabinet near the door has marinated beef and tendon that are the menu's quiet stars.
