Guidebook for Houston Heights and nearby locales.
Food Scene
Jus Mac in the Heights
2617 Yale StreetAmazing comfort food
Collina's Italian Cafe
502 W 19th StCasual Italian dining. BYOB.
Located in the West U district. A bit of a drive, but well worth the trip! Best creparie in Houston, hands down.
38 locals recommend
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
2420 Rice BoulevardLocated in the West U district. A bit of a drive, but well worth the trip! Best creparie in Houston, hands down.
Yummy comfort food and massive portions! Several Montrose and Heights locations.
257 locals recommend
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StYummy comfort food and massive portions! Several Montrose and Heights locations.
Really good, authentic Mexican food with STRONG margaritas
47 locals recommend
Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
1511 Airline DrReally good, authentic Mexican food with STRONG margaritas
Brother's Pizzeria
3820 N Shepherd DrNo frills pizzeria, but best pizza in north Houston!
Chuy's
2706 Westheimer RdAn Austin original with the best Tex-Mex money can buy.
Massive cake slices, delectable candy, and the best ice cream in town! Gets crowded on weekend evenings.
49 locals recommend
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama StMassive cake slices, delectable candy, and the best ice cream in town! Gets crowded on weekend evenings.
Pappa Geno's
1801 Ella BlvdAwesome cheese steaks!
Cavatore
2120 Ella BlvdOn the expensive side, but really good Italian eats.
Best barbecue in Houston! Get there early, because they sell out quickly. Closed on Sunday.
LOL, no matter how many times I try to add the Ella Blvd location, Airbnb always defaults to the old location on 22nd St. The new location is 3510 Ella Blvd, between Judiway and the train tracks.
55 locals recommend
Gatlin's BBQ
3510 Ella BlvdBest barbecue in Houston! Get there early, because they sell out quickly. Closed on Sunday.
LOL, no matter how many times I try to add the Ella Blvd location, Airbnb always defaults to the old location on 22nd St. The new location is 3510 Ella Blvd, between Judiway and the train tracks.
Parks & Nature
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrExpansive and accessible, one of the best US zoos!
Candlelight Park and Community Center
1520 Candlelight LnOur neighborhood park. A hidden gem in the middle of suburbia.
Houston's largest and most diverse park. Features many wooded trails, a tennis center, exercise stations, food, and fun.
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrHouston's largest and most diverse park. Features many wooded trails, a tennis center, exercise stations, food, and fun.
A newly opened and expansive botanical garden located on what was once a municipal golf course. It's a beautiful way to spend a leisurely Sunday in the sunshine.
39 locals recommend
Houston Botanic Garden
A newly opened and expansive botanical garden located on what was once a municipal golf course. It's a beautiful way to spend a leisurely Sunday in the sunshine.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StA remarkable collection.
Houston boasts one of the largest theater complexes in the nation. From touring Broadway productions to local events, you're sure to find something to fit your tastes.
91 locals recommend
Theater District
Houston boasts one of the largest theater complexes in the nation. From touring Broadway productions to local events, you're sure to find something to fit your tastes.
Local favorite. Very diverse and eclectic private collection. If you can visit only one museum while visiting Houston, visit the Menil.
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StreetLocal favorite. Very diverse and eclectic private collection. If you can visit only one museum while visiting Houston, visit the Menil.
Entertainment & Activities
Scores of museums, both large and small, are concentrated in this cozy neighborhood adjacent to Hermann Park.
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
Scores of museums, both large and small, are concentrated in this cozy neighborhood adjacent to Hermann Park.
Shopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdIt's just freaking huge!
Essentials
Kroger
1505 Wirt Rd