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13 Bucket List Houston Restaurants You Need To Try If You Haven't Already

There's always good food to try in H-town.
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Renowned for top-notch eateries, Houston has more than 10,000 restaurants packed in the bustling city. And the whole being-one-of-the-most-diverse-cities in the country thing doesn't really help narrow down dinner options.

But it's okay, we gathered up a list for you so you can avoid the what-are-your-recommendations talk with every Uber driver you have and skip to the good stuff.

Local Foods

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Cuisine: American

Address: 714 Yale Street Ste 1A, Houston Texas 77007

Why you need to go: Because they're spread out all over the city, so you can have a fresh and delicious meal anywhere you are with one-of-a-kind ambiance. And pssst, you have to try the pretzel bun.

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Tiny Boxwoods

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Cuisine: American brunch and dinner

Address: 3614 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77027

Why you need to go: Because it's Kate Upton's favorite, and pretty much everyone else's go-to brunch spot.

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Ginger & Fork

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 4705 Inker St, Houston, TX 77007

Why you need to go: Taste some of these perfectly hand-crafted soup dumplings and pair it with the best craft cocktails in the city.

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Taste of Texas

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Cuisine: Steak

Address: 10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

Why you need to go: If you're a steak lover, this is your spot. You come for the meat and stay for the attached Texas history museum. It's the total classy yee-haw experience.

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Killen's Barbecue

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Barbecue

Address: 3613 E. Broadway, Pearland, TX

Why you need to go: Ask any local for food recommendations, and they'll probably mention Killen's. This place has some of the best BBQ in the city, and that's saying something.

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The Hobbit Cafe

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Cuisine: American

Address: 2243 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77098

Why you need to go: Fall down the hobbit hole and try the Frodo Sandwich or the Hobbit Wrap.

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Peli Peli

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Cuisine: South African

Address: 5085 Westheimer Rd, Ste B2515, Houston, TX 77056

Why you need to go: For one of the most romantic restaurants in the city, this Houston spot serves highly-rated South African food.

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Spindletop

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Seafood

Address: 1200 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002

Why you need to go: For a fantastic 360 of the city, Spindletop literally rotates so there's a new view with every bite.

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Taste Bar and Kitchen

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Everything plus waffles

Address: 3015 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77006

Why you need to go: If you're craving waffles, Taste Bar and Kitchen has over 20 types of 'em including a Cheeseburger Waffle.

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Hearsay Market Square

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Cuisine: American

Address: 218 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002

Why you need to go: For a super cute downtown lunch or dinner in a 1880s brick building.

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Bella Green

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: American

Address: 800B Town & Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024 (CityCentre location)

Why you need to go: To try their tasty fish tacos or wood-fired pizza made 100% from scratch. There are plenty of locations across the city and even some in Dallas.

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Jus' Mac

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Mac 'n' Cheese

Address: 2617 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77008

Why you need to go: If you're looking for some stringy mac, this is the spot. With more than 24 different types of cheesy dish, there is a lot to try.

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Pho Binh

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Vietnamese noodle soup

Address: 5901 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057 (Galleria location)

Why you need to go: The list wouldn't be complete without some good Pho, and this place offers some of the best of it.

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Now you can confidently go off and eat like a true Houston foodie. And be sure to leave room for dessert. Houston has lots of that too, from chocolate crepes to giant bingsus to donut ice cream sandwiches!