Pappas Bros Steakhouse (Downtown) is a steakhouse restaurant in Downtown, Houston.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Sample food from around the world including Mexico City dishes, Asian novelties, Cuban staples, and gourmet Italian-American dessert & get a look at the largest underg...
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Get ready to eat your way around Houston's EaDo district on this culinary walking tour. Enjoy the diversity of flavors the city has to offer as your guide takes you to...
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Discover Houston’s diverse food scene on this Downtown tour. Taste local and global flavors, enjoy 5 tastings, and end with a sweet treat at Post Market.
Address: 1200 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
Pho Binh on Bellaire Boulevard is the original 1983 Houston pho counter from the Le family, with clean broth, rare-beef pho tai and an Asiatown family legacy.
OrderPho tai (rare beef) or pho dac biet (combination). A Vietnamese iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk.
TipCash strongly preferred. Bellaire location is the original; the four other branches (Westheimer, Heights, Sharpstown, Katy) are family-run.
Truth BBQ in Houston is Leonard Botello IV's Heights Boulevard smokehouse, the Brenham original relocated in 2019, with post-oak-smoked brisket Texas.
OrderBrisket fatty, sliced thick. Pulled pork. A side of pinto beans and a slice of the strawberry cake.
TipOpen Wed to Sun, lunch only until they sell out (usually 2 to 3pm). Get there by 11am for brisket; the line moves fast.
Killen's Barbecue in Pearland (south of Houston) is Ronnie Killen's smokehouse on East Broadway, a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 pick with a Texas beef rib.
OrderThe Texas beef rib (one is enough for two), brisket fatty and the creamed corn side.
TipTuesday through Saturday lunch only, sold out by mid-afternoon. The beef rib runs out first; order it on entry.
CorkScrew BBQ in Spring (north of Houston) is the Buntin family smokehouse on Keith Street, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised post-oak barbecue room.
OrderBrisket and pork ribs combo. The mac and cheese is one of the better Houston-area sides.
TipWednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm only. Lines start by 10:30; brisket sells out by 2pm most days.
Pinkerton's Barbecue in Houston is Grant Pinkerton's Heights smokehouse on Airline Drive, a Michelin-recognised joint with brisket, smoked turkey and the new.
OrderBrisket fatty, smoked turkey, beef ribs when they show up.
TipOpen Wed to Sun for lunch only. The newer 3801 Farnham Upper Kirby location opened January 2026 and has shorter lines.
Tacos Tierra Caliente in Houston is the long-running taco truck on West Alabama in Montrose, with al pastor sliced from the trompo and an ice house next door.
OrderThree al pastor tacos with pineapple. The carne asada. A Mexican Coke and a side of consomme.
TipThe truck is parked next to the West Alabama Ice House; bring your tacos inside for a beer. Cash and card.
