Hidden gems - Restaurants in Houston, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Restaurants in Houston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Houston. This list contains 158 places from Restaurant category.

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Foochie’s Southern Fried Wings(Food Trailer)

Restaurant

👍👍 I like the wings here. Tried the garlic parm and bbq. Really like the dry seasoning better. Fried crispy! Not sure what happened to the shrimp I got, it was really rubbery and dried out. Maybe it was just my order. Give them a try for the wings for sure! The lemon cake slice was also yum!

5.00 (78 reviews)

Pepper salt

Asian restaurant

$$ $$

5.00 (50 reviews)

Elements HTX

Restaurant

👍👍 If you think you like steak, you have no idea how much until you try Elements HTX! Zac likes to carry quality, great cuts of meat. Not only steaks, but everything they make is simply delish. They do the thickest, juiciest pork chops you'll ever have. It always comes with a side of creamy mashed po...

$$ $$

5.00 (35 reviews)

Slammin' Salmon HTX

Seafood restaurant

$$ $$

5.00 (33 reviews)

Pupuseria Camila

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 Tried lupusas from here and... They were very delivered made fresh and tasted great! Definitely will come back for some more and new favorite spot for some pupusas

5.00 (30 reviews)

Zalat Pizza

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 This location is absolutely sensational!! The employees are super helpful and sweet. My pizza experience would be a 1000/10 if I could rate it that way. 🌟😭💕

$$ $$

5.00 (25 reviews)

Tipsy Treats to Go

Cocktail bar

$ $$$

5.00 (25 reviews)

NOURISH Cooking - Vegan Food Delivery & Catering

Delivery Restaurant

👍👍 Nourish has completely stolen my heart AND my tastebuds! I've explored a variety of items on the menu, and every single one has left me speechless. Janna is obviously an angel sent from culinary heaven, and you can taste the love in her cuisine. From her savory salads and curry bowls (with made-from...

$$ $$

5.00 (23 reviews)

Topol Restaurants

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 Great Meal, Best Burger I had so far in Houston.

5.00 (17 reviews)

Linking Park African Restaurant/Lounge at AJ's

West African restaurant

5.00 (13 reviews)

Tacos La Joya (Food Truck)

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Delicious! Very friendly and amazing service. I ordered 3 elotes in a cup with everything, a chicken torta and two sodas. The torta was so delicious and it came with some really good salsa verde. It was spicy and delicious. My siblings really liked the corn too. I would add photos but we ate it all...

5.00 (9 reviews)

The Phenix Cafe

Restaurant

👍👍 This is a really fresh cafe. The food is delicious and everything is made fresh. The ladies working the cafe are very sweet and make amazing food. I never thought I would like the type of sandwich I got but it was amazing. Very hard working people making incredible food. They are doing great even wi...

$ $$$

5.00 (6 reviews)

Spice The Street

Restaurant

5.00 (6 reviews)

Pupuseria Johana

Restaurant

5.00 (6 reviews)

Jocelyne tacos 2

Restaurant

5.00 (6 reviews)

Marco's Pepper Grill

Restaurant

👍👍 I wish I could give this place more stars. Everything was amazing. From the customer service, to the presentation and taste of the food. Marco’s Pepper Grill did not disappoint. We got the Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya and the Rasta Pasta. I can’t wait to return and try some of their other food.

$$ $$

4.90 (125 reviews)

Boot Texan Kitchen

Southern restaurant (US)

Unpretentious joint furnishing southern-style BBQ, sandwiches & plates for takeaway or delivery.

$$ $$

4.90 (116 reviews)

Star Sailor

Beer hall

👍👍 This whole place is good vibes. Whether it’s cool events or great food or an extensive beer list and game library, your experience at Star Sailor will be memorable and the love shines through. Oh and they are righteous too, so your dollars are supporting efforts with charities. Highly recommended.

4.90 (113 reviews)

Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee

Creperie

$$ $$

4.90 (110 reviews)

LFM - Local Foods Market

Restaurant

Laid-back venue for wine & health-conscious bites, plus outdoor seating & a diverse grocery section.

$$ $$

4.90 (99 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Restaurants in Houston, United States