FOOD | ARTS | COMMUNITY | STYLE + LEISURE review on Yelp . I ordered the skirt steak . It is tender and juicy . Serving size is more than enough . Lots of value in the plate here !! Pampa has a “ family-owned feel ” because it is , and you can feel the love in each bite . My husband ordered the short ribs with mashed potatoes – best he has ever had !!! The rolls are made here – NO FROZEN BREAD AT PAMPA !! Served hot and yummy . You won ’ t be disappointed but be prepared for a new Houston favorite for your list !!
– Amy B ., Yelp
ROMANO ’ S PIZZA $$ Pizza , Italian | 1528 W . Gray St . | 713.526.1182 www . romanoshouston . com This has become my go-to pizza and Italian food spot . I absolutely love their pizza , but their entrées should not be missed . The baked ziti is freakin ’ amazing !!!! So is the chicken parmesan . The staff and ownership are super-friendly . Happy to call this one of my regular comfort food spots .
– Jon G ., Yelp
LUCHI & JOEY ’ S $ Mexican | 14005 Memorial Dr . | 832.243.5341 www . luchiandjoeys . com I love tacos , so when I see a giant sign that says tacos ... I stop . And I was NOT disappointed . I had a steak taco and a pulled pork taco . I would leave the cheese off the steak next time because it just didn ' t need it , and the pulled pork somehow had the melted cheese all crispy and glorious . It wasn ’ t super-busy but it was like 2pm so hopefully they ’ re doing really well – their food is great and space is cute . Highly-recommended .
– Chelsea R ., Yelp
NAZIF ’ S $$ Turkish | 8821 Westheimer Rd . | 713.977.4476 www . nazifs . com It is one of the best places to eat Turkish food in the U . S . It tastes exactly as it should be . Makes you feel like you are in Turkey . The appetizer platter is delicious , and their mixed grill is heavenly . The desserts are so good ; their kunafa is amazing . I am definitely going back there . It is one of my favorite places in Houston .
– Merve A ., Yelp
NIDDA THAI CUISINE $$ Thai | 1226 Westheimer Rd . | 713.522.8895 www . niddathaicuisine . com This is our favorite Thai restaurant in Houston . Food is always fresh , well-prepared and delicious . They have a $ 7 lunch menu , but we usually order one of the daily specials . Today we had the pompano fish and massaman avocado . Both were excellent . Service is always friendly and precise . Clean restaurant . Don ’ t forget dessert ! My favorite is mango with sticky rice .
– Mary W ., Yelp
PAMPA GRILL & MARKET $$ Argentine , Latin American | 10111 Hammerly Blvd . 713.722.0666 | www . pampagrillhouston . com If you ’ re looking for fresh food with fantastic flavor , Pampa is your place . I have eaten here several times but this is my first
PATAGONIA GRILL & CAFÉ $$ Argentine , Latin American | 8408 Katy Fwy . 713.468.8408 | www . patagoniagrillhouston . com Wanted to try something new for lunch and finally after hearing so much about this place ended up trying it . I must admit it is everything they said it was . I tried the Neuquen grilled trout which is fresh trout served on a bed of sautéed spinach with Roquefort cheese , mushrooms and white wine sauce . OOOOMMMGGGG !!! It was so delicious I wanted to lick the plate . It wasn ’ t too overwhelming , it was just perfect ! Plates were big , pretty good size , but couldn ’ t stop eating it – ha-ha ! Oh , and can ’ t forget about their delicious rosemary oven-roasted red potatoes !! Delicious ! Just top it off with a nice glass of wine ; my choice , an organic wine . Y ’ all have to try this place .
– Stephanie M ., Yelp
PEPPER TREE VEGGIE CUISINE $$ Chinese , Vegetarian , Buffets | 3821 Richmond Ave . 713.621.9488 | www . ilovepeppertree . com Best vegan spot in Houston . Hands down . The buffet is consistently awesome . A variety of tofu dishes and veggies . I love the curry and the veggie fritters . Also for whatever reason , I ’ m addicted to their water . It ’ s from the gods ! They keep it simple , but super-clean . Employees are also great and attentive . We have been coming for years and no complaints !
– Jay K ., Yelp
QUAN YIN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT $ Vegetarian , Vietnamese , Vegan | 10804 Bellaire Blvd . 281.498.7890 Oh my goodness , this food is amazing ! I got the grilled chicken , and honestly it tasted like honey ham . It is one of the best vegan restaurants I have been to . Price is about $ 10 a plate for most of the items , and they have so many different options to choose from . I have never seen it busy , but they are quick to get the food out any time I have come . Bathrooms are super-cold for some reason , was like walking into a fridge , but still very clean . I have only one complaint , that when I wanted the check they seemed to not notice me for a while , but I was happily fed at that point so I wasn ’ t too concerned .
– H . M ., Yelp
SAM ’ S BURGERS FRIES AND PIES $ Burgers , Desserts | 1017 N . Dairy Ashford Rd . 281.496.4052 | www . samsbfp . com Was around the corner at Texas Direct Auto and wanted something close for lunch . After reading the reviews , I decided to give this place a try . I am very happy I did . Ordered the Spicy Turkey burger with fries . The turkey burger is literally the best turkey burger I ’ ve had ! Total for the meal was $ 11 . The burger was so big , we split it and were both pleasantly full . If you ’ re in the area , stop by for sure . Also it ’ s BYOB !
– Kayla O ., Yelp
TAQUERIA DEL SOL $ Tex-Mex , Mexican | 8114 Park Pl . Blvd . | 713.644.0535 www . ilovedelsol . com Quit driving around looking for authentic Mexican food and just come here . Yes , it ’ s a hole in the wall but , damn it , it ’ s the best hole in the wall you ’ ll find . Stop reading this and just go – you ’ re already wasting valuable time !!!!!!
– Earnesto M ., Yelp
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