More of Houston's Standout Tables

Informal counter-service place providing simple Mexican eats such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Empanadas are fried to order with a variety of savory & sweet fillings at this counter-serve spot.

Casual eatery with vibrant decor & a menu of classic Tex-Mex plates from breakfast through dinner.

Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.

Blending in to its surrounding office park, this American cafe stays busy for breakfast & lunch.

Creative sushi rolls offered in a down-to-earth, BYOB strip-mall Japanese eatery.

Unpretentious locale serving Middle Eastern wraps, subs, pita & bowls, with meat & falafel options.

Lasagna, pizzas & pastas fill the menu at this branch of a casual, family-owned Italian eatery.

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

Casual breakfast & lunch eatery with weekday specials serving pancakes, sandwiches & other classics.

Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service.

Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

Local Tex-Orleans chain serving po' boys, gumbo, fried seafood & more in a casual setting.

Under-the-highway shack known for bison burgers, bottled Texas beers & thick-cut bacon.

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

Colorful kitchen providing modern takes on traditional Mexican fare, margaritas & desserts.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fireplace, Live music. Popular for: Lunch.

Gourmet wood-fired pizza, antipasti & salads plus an extensive wine list in snazzy surrounds.

Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

Mediterranean plates offered in a lofty, brick-lined space with a sizable bar & outdoor seating.

Sleek, contemporary space for innovative sushi & Japanese small plates such as Kobe beef skewers.

Compact hangout with a warm vibe dishing up creative breakfast & lunch staples, with vegan options.

Modern, family-friendly pizzeria turning out pies with creative toppings, plus salads & sandwiches.

Carefully produced pizzas, plus calzones, pasta, subs & salads, served in a warmly casual setting.

Sandwiches, simple entrees & brunch fare served in this casual establishment with a bar & patio.