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virtually any local Mexican restaurant: authentic Tex-Mex
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  • John_P_LSU
  • Updated By John_P_LSU on February 5, 2004
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    by John_P_LSU
    Keep in mind, that the more a place resembles a "dive", the more likely the food is to be authentic. That is not to say a "nice" place will not have great food, but, well, you know....

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  • Theme: Mexican
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
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    Daily Grill: Your Daily Grill
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  • ATXtraveler
  • By ATXtraveler on March 9, 2005
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  • Daily Grill - Houston
    Daily Grill
    by ATXtraveler
    One of my favorite mini-chain restaurants in the Daily Grill. Great service, excellent locations, and the biggest and best Cobb Salad I have ever tasted makes me normally break the mold of chain restaurants to enter this one.

    I would highly recommend making this your choice if you are in the Galleria :)

    The Cobb Salad, hands down.

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  • Theme: Diner
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 5085 Westheimer Blvd.
  • Phone: (713) 960-5997
  • Website: http://www.dailygrill.com
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    County Line BBQ: Great BBQ
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  • msbrandysue
  • By msbrandysue on August 1, 2007
  • Houston Page by msbrandysue
  • County Line has a country, diner, cook-out feel. It is very laid back and have always enjoyed the food. You can come here for a laid back date, after a ball game, or with a big group, and find it meets your needs.

    Taken from their website: For 20 years this fun roadhouse has been tucked away among the tall pines of north Houston. Always a hit with 3 private banquet rooms, exceptional full service catering and on the spot deliveries. Not to mention the Totally Texan dining room complete with a full cowhide covered bar, picturesque backyard Gazebo and a cozy stone patio. Open 7 days a week. Lunch and Dinner

    There are a few in the area so be sure to check the website for the closest one near you!

    Picture coming soon...

    They have a turkey dish that comes with black pepper on it. It was fantastic. The best BBQ turkey plate I've ever had. I can't get anything other than that! Also, their beef brisket and sausage are fantastic.

  • Theme: Barbecue
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Cutten Road - one mile north of FM 1960
  • Phone: (281) 537-2454
  • Directions: 1960 is in North Houston where I live. You can take I45 North, West on Beltway 8, Right on 249 and exit 1960. Go East on 1960, take a Left on Cutten Road. It's on the left.
  • Website: www.countyline.com
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    Saltgrass Steakhouse: Texas Steak Just the Way it Should Be!
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  • msbrandysue
  • By msbrandysue on August 1, 2007
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    When Saltgrass first started expanding their franchises I hated steak. Yea, yea, I wasn't even a teenager though. So I started with the kids menu and have worked myself up to the best steak in the place.

    The restaurant is authentic country Texas. The decor ranges from televisions with the game on, deer heads, bear heads, license plates and other country decor. They have a full bar and eating area. The tables are covered in white linens and the waitors wear tuxedo shirts and long white aprons.

    I recently went here for my birthday lunch and was surprised to have been given a black napkin and silverware. I think the waitress saw the confusion on my face and said that I was given the black one because my dress pants were black and it was to protect them. Isn't that wonderful? I thought it was very thoughtful of them.

    There are many restaurants around the city. So, please, use the website and find the one nearest you. I've never been disappointed by one and I've been to quite a few around the state.

    Pictures to come soon...

    The food is delicious!! I would highly recommend the Maudene's Filet. 7oz. is more than enough for me but I believe there is a 10oz. cut as well. It comes with your choice of side (potatoes a few different ways or veggies) along with onion rings on the side. It's soooooo good!!!! When you order a steak you also get a choice of soup or salad. Both are delicious.

    You get complimentary bread with fantastic tasting butter. So great.

    When you order tea they bring out your own jar of tea so that you can refill your own glasses. My dad likes that.

  • Theme: Steakhouse
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: 17275 Tomball Parkway
  • Phone: 281/477-0952
  • Directions: Across 249 from the mall. It's right in front of the AMC Theatre.
  • Website: www.saltgrass.com
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    Double Dave's Pizza: Low Key Pizza Joint (For Those with Kids)
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  • msbrandysue
  • By msbrandysue on October 16, 2007
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    by msbrandysue, 3 more photos
    The pizza here is awesome! I especially love the buffet on the weekends when you can taste the variety of pizza they have. One of the best things about this place is they serve beer! That way, if you're with the kids you can let them have fun while also enjoying yourself a bit :) But not too much!!

    The ambience is very laid back. They have a few video games for the kids. They have nice, big televisions for the sports. The decor is very fun.

    *This is a chain so make sure to call or visit the website to find the location nearest you.

    **FYI, I took the pictures really late on a Friday night right before they closed ...

    You have to try the pepperoni rolls! They are delicious!!!

  • Theme: Pizza
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 3879 SW Freeway, Houston, TX
  • Phone: 713-661-DAVE (3283)
  • Website: www.doubledaves.com
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    Nori: Nori, possibly the best sushi place in W. Houston
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  • Stargazer1
  • Updated By Stargazer1 on August 12, 2007
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  • They've just re-opened in a larger spot. They used to be at Kirkwood at Memorial, and closed almost a year ago. We mourned the loss, some of the best, freshest sushi in town. Same sushi chef/owner, as well as several of the wait staff. Both the chef and the hostess shook my hand and said welcome back. They remembered me. A friend and I (both have wives who won't touch sushi) would go about once a month when it was at the previous location.
    I've been back twice, and the sushi and sashimi are still great. Last time, I had the shrimp tempura Bento box for lunch, and it was really good. One thing, sort of humorous. Most of the lunch specials talk about Nori's Dairy Special side dish. They mean Nori's Daily Special side dish (never had any dairy in the side dishes).

    Sushi. Tempura's good, and a number of the rolls are great. They have a great sushi or roll combination for lunch.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 11996 Westheimer at Kirkwood
  • Phone: 281-496-6565
  • Directions: NW corner of Kirkwood at Westheimer. 11920 Westheimer
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    Butera's Fine Foods & Deli: Deli Delights!
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  • rsleisk
  • By rsleisk on October 29, 2004
  • Houston Page by rsleisk
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    by rsleisk
    Fine Foods & Delicatessen made fresh daily, including the rolls, baguettes and croissants. Since 1979, this cafeteria-style shop has been serving innovative variations on specialty and traditional deli sandwiches, featuring creations such as the Faccialetta, a Muffaletta (Italian salami, ham, provolone and home-made olive relish) on fresh baked focaccia bread; the Spicy Thai BBQ Pork Sandwich (on a French baguette with cucumber, carrot and jalepeņo); and the die-hard Jawbreaker, an onion roll stacked with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing.

    Great deserts too!

    Muffaletta, the best outside of New Orleans!

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  • Theme: Deli
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 4621 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
  • Phone: 713-528-3737
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    Bombay Sweets: Vegetarian Indian
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  • Stargazer1
  • By Stargazer1 on May 1, 2006
  • Houston Page by Stargazer1
  • Lots of us Indians frequent this place. It has great Masala Dosas, about 2 feet long, hanging off the plastic plate. There's also a good buffet. Be warned -- this is pretty close to home cooking, so much of it is very spicy! There's plenty of water in large coolers at the front, though. Also, don't miss out on the snacks and the sweets that are displayed in the refrigerated section. Very colorful. I can personally vouch for the Jellaby, the burfi, and Ras Malai. Delicious. No alcohol.

    Masala Dosa. One of the best in town.

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  • Theme: Indian
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Hillcroft north of Hwy. 59
  • Directions: In Little India, north of 59 on Hillcroft, SE corner of the first light.
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    Antonio's Mexical Grill: Good Tex-Mex food
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  • Stargazer1
  • By Stargazer1 on November 26, 2006
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  • Good, basic Tex-Mex. Wife split the poblano chicken fajitas with her mother, son had shrimp enchiladas. Only two problems. The borracho beans were a bit undercooked, and could have been spicier. No lunch menu, so lunch is as expensive as dinner, especially if you have drinks. Chips and salsa are good, salsa is served piping hot.

    Tacos al carbon, with good fajita meat. Comes with salad, guacamole salad, pico de gallo, rice, and a cup of borracho beans.

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  • Theme: Mexican
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Buffalo Speedway at Holcombe
  • Directions: Buffalo Speedway at Holcombe, near West U (University) and the Medical Center.
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    Brennan's: Great food and service
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  • Stargazer1
  • By Stargazer1 on December 3, 2006
  • Houston Page by Stargazer1
  • Although, I checked French, this is typically Cajun fare. The brother or sister of the famous Brennan family of Louisiana/New Orleans opened this restaurant about 20 years ago. When we were deciding on a fancy/nice restaurant to go to for our son's first time in such a place, one of our favorites, Brennan's immediately came to mind. Even though their gumbo is fantastic (very smooth and rich, probably the only one better than mine), he chose a salad and loved it. He and my wife had seafood, which was excellent, and I had tenderloins which were cooked to perfection, and had an excellent glaze/sauce. Dessert is never to be missed.

    I love the gumbo and the tenderloins. Fork-tender. And the desserts are awesome as well.

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  • Theme: French
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Smith St. near US 59
  • Directions: SW Downtown, Smith St. near US 59. Easy to get to and from.
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