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There are so many delicious restaurants in Houston, and here are some personal favorites and recommendations by Todd Patterson, Center Director of ELS/Houston - Clear Lake.
ELS Language Centers: An upscale restaurant serving carefully crafted regional Mexican dishes, not the usual fare you’ll find at other local Mexican restaurants. Plenty of room, comfortable seating. Meals $15 to $30.
ELS Language Centers: The best ribs and barbeque for our money! Tangy mustard is this restaurant's claim to fame. All meat is smoked in a ring pit to give it authentic smoky flavor. Meals $10 to $20.
ELS Language Centers: Au Petit Paris has been voted best romantic restaurant in Houston and a Top Ten restaurant in Texas. Everything is made fresh each day, including delicious bread options. Meals $20 to $30.
ELS Language Centers: Great people watching on a fun outdoor patio, but it’s small and usually crowded so you might try going in the early afternoon. They serve generous portions, so share! Meals $10 to $20.
ELS Language Centers: This fun spot has a wide variety of quality craft beers in addition to a full menu of sandwiches, wings, pizza, and fries. They offer hundreds of varieties of beer- literally! Meals $10 to $20.
ELS Language Centers: Becks Prime is a great spot for a bacon cheeseburger grilled over mesquite coals and served with a heavy dose of Beck’s Prime Sauce. Be sure to sip on one of their shakes too! Meals $10 to $15.
ELS Language Centers: If you are in the mood for Vietnamese food, you may consider trying the vegan curry. This curry made the “We Love Food” article in the Houston’s Press February issue.
Seafood Restaurant · Fort Crockett · 73 tips and reviews
ELS Language Centers: Gaido's staff does it the old-fashioned way, peeling shrimp, shucking oysters, and filleting fish by hand to create some exciting dishes.
3607 S Shepherd Dr (at Richmond Ave.), Houston, TX
Hot Dog Joint · 20 tips and reviews
ELS Language Centers: On a Budget? Can’t beat James Coney Island since 1923 for delicious hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken strips, and even salads! $5 to $10. Many locations, including the Museum District and Galleria.