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Houston Restaurants

Explore Houston's best restaurants, all connected through a proud tradition of culinary excellence.

62 restaurants
Arandas Bakery storefront at night with illuminated neon sign and stucco building with arched windows at Arandas Bakery
Bakery
Danny Hernandez '08 / Ricky Hernandez '01 · Class of 2008

Arandas Bakery — Beechnut

Est. 1994
The Arandas Bakery chain was founded in June 1993 by José Camarena and his wife Silvia on Airline Dr. A year later, in July 1994,...
Bakery
📍 Southwest
Barbacana restaurant building exterior with brick facade and signage at Barbacana
Mexican
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Christian Hernandez '08 · Class of 2008

Barbacana

Est. 2024
A modern Mexican restaurant in Houston’s historic downtown district, Barbacana is owned and operated by STHS alum Christian Hernandez ’08. Located on Franklin Street in...
Mexican
Exterior of Carrabba's on Kirby with Tuscan-style yellow stucco facade clay tile roof striped awnings and fountain entrance in Houston
Italian
Johnny C. Carrabba III '77 / Rosie Carrabba / Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1977

Carrabba’s — The Original on Kirby

Est. 1986
For nearly 40 years, Carrabba’s has been Houston’s true neighborhood Italian restaurant. Family owned and operated, The Original Carrabba’s on Kirby Drive opened on December...
Italian
📍 Upper Kirby
Carrabba's The Original on Voss restaurant exterior at twilight with illuminated sign and street light trails on South Voss Road in Houston
Italian
Johnny C. Carrabba III '77 / Rosie Carrabba / Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1977

Carrabba’s — The Original on Voss

Est. 1988
The second original Carrabba’s location, opened on Voss Road and Woodway Drive in 1988 by Johnny C. Carrabba III ’77 and his uncle Damian Mandola...
Italian
📍 Galleria
Exterior of Ciro's Italian Grill in Houston
Italian
Ciro Lampasas '51 · Class of 1951

Ciro’s Italian Grill

Est. 1986
A Memorial-area Italian restaurant owned by STHS alumnus Ciro Lampasas. Serving classic Italian dishes in a warm, family-friendly setting since 1986.
Italian
📍 Memorial
Brick storefront with Craft Pita signage, large potted tropical plants, and outdoor patio seating at Craft Pita
Mediterranean
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Raffi Nasr '10 · Class of 2010

Craft Pita — Fountain View

Est. 2019
A popular fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant founded with involvement from STHS alum Raffi Nasr ’10. Craft Pita has grown into a multi-location concept known for made-to-order...
Mediterranean
Exterior storefront of Craft Pita with green signage on Fountain View in Houston
Mediterranean
Raffi Nasr '10 · Class of 2010

Craft Pita — West University

Est. 2022
The second Craft Pita location in the West University area, offering the same fresh Mediterranean cuisine — pita wraps, bowls, salads, and smoothies.
Mediterranean
📍 West University
Pizza at Mandola's Italian Kitchen in Houston
Alumni Legacy
Damian Mandola '71 · Class of 1971

D’Amico’s Italian Market Cafe

Est. 1977
Founded by Damian Mandola in 1977, D’Amico’s was one of Houston’s first Italian market cafes. The restaurant is no longer owned or operated by the...
Italian
📍 Rice Village
Exterior of El Tiempo Cantina 290 location in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — 290

Est. 1998
El Tiempo Cantina on Northwest Freeway (US-290), serving the northwest Houston community with the Laurenzo family’s signature Tex-Mex cuisine.
Mexican
📍 Northwest Houston
Daikin Park (formerly Minute Maid Park) stadium in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Daikin Park

Est. 2022
El Tiempo Cantina concession at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. Serving fajitas, tacos, and the signature Ballpark Margarita on game days.
Mexican
📍 Downtown