Guidebook for Houston

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Guidebook for Houston

Food Scene

Great fajitas and Mexican style breakfasts. Walking distance from the house. They have a second location a mile or so away (1511 Airline) with an enclosed patio for enjoying an evening out with margaritas and fun atmosphere.
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Teotihuacan
4624 Irvington Blvd
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Great fajitas and Mexican style breakfasts. Walking distance from the house. They have a second location a mile or so away (1511 Airline) with an enclosed patio for enjoying an evening out with margaritas and fun atmosphere.
Great salad and deli sandwiches for lunch. A short walk from the house.
Bocca Deli
4707 Irvington Blvd
Great salad and deli sandwiches for lunch. A short walk from the house.
A Houston original. Most of the time you will get them still warm! Melting in your mouth...delish!
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Shipley Do-Nuts
3932 N Main St
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A Houston original. Most of the time you will get them still warm! Melting in your mouth...delish!
Award-winning local bakery "Best of Houston" many times. With several-times-a-day fresh-baked french bread called "bolillos" you will see why the locals have been lining up for years! Huge variety of Mexican pastry, house-made tortillas, cakes, & coffee. Grab a tray and tongs and help yourself!
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El Bolillo
2517 Airline Dr
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Award-winning local bakery "Best of Houston" many times. With several-times-a-day fresh-baked french bread called "bolillos" you will see why the locals have been lining up for years! Huge variety of Mexican pastry, house-made tortillas, cakes, & coffee. Grab a tray and tongs and help yourself!
Open since 1979, Spanish Flower is a local favorite for breakfast tacos, peanut butter pancakes, and is open 24-hours. There are usually a couple of mariachi-style musicians who may come table to table during peak hours which makes it feel like a special occasion.
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Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant
4701 N Main St
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Open since 1979, Spanish Flower is a local favorite for breakfast tacos, peanut butter pancakes, and is open 24-hours. There are usually a couple of mariachi-style musicians who may come table to table during peak hours which makes it feel like a special occasion.
My go-to, laid back spot for great coffee. I love the atmosphere and the snacks which usually include empanadas and vegetarian options.
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Antidote
729 Studewood St
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My go-to, laid back spot for great coffee. I love the atmosphere and the snacks which usually include empanadas and vegetarian options.
40 flavors of house-made gelato and a great HOUSTON mural for photos.
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Gelazzi
3601 White Oak Dr
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40 flavors of house-made gelato and a great HOUSTON mural for photos.
Fun area on historic 19th Street. Great margaritas.
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Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times Blvd
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Fun area on historic 19th Street. Great margaritas.
Just down the street. Walkable. Be warned, "spicy" IS spicy.
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Asia Market Thai Restaurant
4822 Fulton St
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Just down the street. Walkable. Be warned, "spicy" IS spicy.

Everything Else

North & South bound Light Rail Stops
Lindale Park NB station
North & South bound Light Rail Stops
Cute historic strip of Houston Heights with a small town feel. Small restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping.
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West 19th Street
West 19th Street
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Cute historic strip of Houston Heights with a small town feel. Small restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great local vibe beer garden (indoor and outdoor spaces) with good food.
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D & T Drive Inn
1307 Enid St
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Great local vibe beer garden (indoor and outdoor spaces) with good food.
local brewery...lots of fun
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Town In City Brewing Company
1125 W Cavalcade St
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local brewery...lots of fun
Great cocktails. Good prices. Friendly bartenders.
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Johnny's Gold Brick
2518 Yale St
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Great cocktails. Good prices. Friendly bartenders.

Getting Around

#79 Metro Bus Stop @ Irvington Blvd & Joyce #26 Metro Bus Stop is available at intersection of Irvington & Cavalcade.
Irvington Blvd @ Joyce St station
#79 Metro Bus Stop @ Irvington Blvd & Joyce #26 Metro Bus Stop is available at intersection of Irvington & Cavalcade.
Rent a bike at any b-cycle location and return to the same or any other location. 7 DAYS A WEEK - 365 DAYS A YEAR 6am - 11pm https://houston.bcycle.com/
Houston BCycle - Leonel Castillo Community Center/South & Henry
2109 South St
Rent a bike at any b-cycle location and return to the same or any other location. 7 DAYS A WEEK - 365 DAYS A YEAR 6am - 11pm https://houston.bcycle.com/

Essentials

Canino's has been Houston's farmers market since 1958. Until this year, family-owned, over 18 acres, and open daily 6am-8pm. They are set to get a $10 million dollar makeover in the coming 18 months. Intended to transform a bustling web of vendors and wholesalers into a destination market and one stop shop. Part of the plan to keep the classic charm includes keeping all of the current vendors and adding James Beard award winners and other new features as well. The market will stay open during renovations.
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Canino PRODUCE closed jan.26th 2019
2520 Airline Dr
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Canino's has been Houston's farmers market since 1958. Until this year, family-owned, over 18 acres, and open daily 6am-8pm. They are set to get a $10 million dollar makeover in the coming 18 months. Intended to transform a bustling web of vendors and wholesalers into a destination market and one stop shop. Part of the plan to keep the classic charm includes keeping all of the current vendors and adding James Beard award winners and other new features as well. The market will stay open during renovations.
Very clean self-service laundromat also has Wash & Fold service, laundry attendants, detergent for sale, Wi-Fi, & seating. Accept credit and debit cards.
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Soap Suds Coin Laundry
4211 N Main St
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Very clean self-service laundromat also has Wash & Fold service, laundry attendants, detergent for sale, Wi-Fi, & seating. Accept credit and debit cards.
Organic, upscale grocery.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1212 Old Spanish Trail
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Organic, upscale grocery.
Pharmacy & Convenience items 7am - 10pm
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CVS
917 Main St
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Pharmacy & Convenience items 7am - 10pm
Basic nearby grocery store.
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Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto St
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Basic nearby grocery store.

Parks & Nature

2.2 mile jogging/ bike loop along While Oak Bayou
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Stude-puisto
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2.2 mile jogging/ bike loop along While Oak Bayou
Discovery Green is an extraordinary public park. Over a million visitors come to its events annually and all events there are free and open to the public. Featuring ever-changing options such as movies, temporary art installations, concerts, yoga or Zumba on the lawn, a water playground, touring festivals, restaurants, kayaking, remote-controlled boats, a mini-public library, winter outdoor skating. There is a small cafe for burgers and beer as well as "the Grove" for a great view and upscale dining and drinks.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St
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Discovery Green is an extraordinary public park. Over a million visitors come to its events annually and all events there are free and open to the public. Featuring ever-changing options such as movies, temporary art installations, concerts, yoga or Zumba on the lawn, a water playground, touring festivals, restaurants, kayaking, remote-controlled boats, a mini-public library, winter outdoor skating. There is a small cafe for burgers and beer as well as "the Grove" for a great view and upscale dining and drinks.

Arts & Culture

The museum and grounds are a peaceful oasis -- inside and out. Free admission. Wed–Sun 11am–7pm
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Menil-kokoelma
1533 Sul Ross St
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The museum and grounds are a peaceful oasis -- inside and out. Free admission. Wed–Sun 11am–7pm