Amar

An adventurous menu fusing Mexican and Peruvian flavors.

Lo Salvaje

A food truck from Dai Due's Jesse Griffiths at the Desert Door distillery.

Teak Tearoom

A tiny, posh cafe within the Conservatory on Two, in Highland Park Village.

Sassetta

Upscale Italian from the revamped Sassetta, in the Joule hotel.

Knox Bistro

Up on Knox has been reborn as a fabulous French bistro under chef Bruno Davaillon.

Lili’s Bistro

A hearty bistro menu, candlelight, and live piano music make Lili's a place to linger.

Pasta Bar

A stylish twelve-seat counter venue with a twelve-course tasting menu.

Koryo Korean BBQ

Top-quality meats grilled table-side to charred and juicy perfection.

Paco’s at Sundance Square

In a sunny space downtown, Paco and dad Francisco Islas continue to spread the gospel of the family’s ancestral Hidalgo food.

Casa Pantera

Shaking up Five Points, this self-proclaimed Mexican chophouse combines a wood-burning grill, top-quality beef, and an enchanting indoor/outdoor space,

Sushi Mockï

In Mockingbird Station, Armando Ramirez offers skillful combinations of fresh seafood in both classic rolls and signature items.

GJ Tavern

There is no shortage of flavor at Underbelly Hospitality’s sophisticated tavern on the first floor of Market Square Tower.

Maie Day

From the masterminds that brought us Olamaie, this Southern-inflected spot has a vibe that lands someplace between church supper and clubby steakhouse.

Up in Smoke BBQ

B. Cooper Barbecue

Via Italia

Fresh and light Italian food that still checks the comfort food box.

Barlata

There are many places serving small plates, but this is the only one that transports you to Spain.

Aviary

You could eat like a bird here, but you won't want to.

Vintage Wine Bar & Specialty Foods

Mediterranean fare served with flair and imagination.

Arrosta

An order-at-the-counter spot designed for daytime meals and wine-thirty nibbles.

The Cookshack

Fried chicken in many iterations, along with craft beer and margaritas.

Phat Eatery

James Beard nominee Alex Au-Yeung dishes out Malaysian street food with aplomb.

Mapojeong Galbijib

Exemplary Korean barbecue from Ken Bridge and family.

Loro

Asian-barbecue fusion from Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin in a remodeled old church.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

An import from Omaha, Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a welcome addition to M-K-T, in the Heights.

Flora

A light-filled space with an extensive Mexican menu and spectacular views of Buffalo Bayou.

Revolver Taco Lounge Gastro Cantina

Gino Rojas’s latest is a bridge between his casual Revolver Taco Lounge and his modern Mexican menu at Purépecha Room.

AT Bistro

This polished, globally influenced bistro rises above the other restaurants in Preston Center.

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

This classic urban steakhouse in downtown's JW Marriott is no ordinary hotel restaurant.

Amore

Classic Italian dishes from Alfredo Mojica in a retro, white-tablecloth setting.

Flower Child

Fast-casual food as pretty as it is fresh and healthful in a sunny setting in the Cultural District.

The Reserve

An upscale Mexican eatery from Taqueria Taxco in downtown’s Farmers Market.

Odelay

Julian Barsotti celebrates his favorite Tex-Mex dishes at this handsome spot.

Ka Thai

Fresh, beautifully plated Thai dishes in a sunny atmosphere.

Honest Taco

On a primo corner in West Village, Honest Taco brings a health-conscious twist to its Mexican food.

Fiatto

Blessed with great sidewalk seating, this casual Italian spot is popular with the Uptown crowd.

Vino

Italian fare and wines from Carbone.

Meat & Bread

This elevated sandwich shop is a Canadian import and the perfect antidote to lunchtime woes.

Bud’s House of Meat

W.B. Custom Cooking

Don Artemio

The only outpost of the Saltillo original, this elegant offering brings Northern Mexico’s culinary excellence to the Cultural District.

Courtside Kitchen

The pickleball craze lands with surprisingly sophisticated food midway between the Cultural District and TCU.

Toussaint

French classics in a classy, brasserie-style space inside the Renaissance Saint Elm hotel.

Sfuzzi

Nostalgic decor and standbys like wood-fired pizzas and lasagna bolognese.

Sadelle’s

Cheery decor, stellar service, and, alas, unremarkable food.

Rodeo Bar

Over-the-top Texas food and atmosphere in the Adolphus Hotel.

The Mexican

In a luxe setting, the Mexican takes south-of-the-border cuisine to new levels.

Hopper Haus

A modern gastropub with an out-of-this-world beer list.

Nickel City

A fun cocktail joint that also serves food so good we don’t even need booze to enjoy it.

La Stella Cucina Verace

Polished service, sleek decor, and Italian classics make this Arts District spot a good choice for pre- (or post-) performance dining.