This little noodle house in a run-down Old Chinatown strip center is a quirky stand-out that is as much about attitude as it is about food, reflecting the owner's own personality. Whether it's the pink flamingos in the patch of grass outside, the irreverent t-shirts that declare that 'My noodle is bigger than your noodle' or 'Feather Boa Friday Nights' there's no mistaking Jenni's for any other noodle house around. Don't miss the pan-fried vegetable disco dumplings made with shiitake mushrooms, the fresh squeezed limeade, the pho tai or infernal chicken curry.
What happens when a former beauty pageant contestant and a former professional Mexican wrestler get together? They open a restaurant called Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen of course! That was back in the 60s. It closed in the 90s, but their sons revived it and now have three locations throughout Houston. Sure they have items like lobster enchiladas, but why bother with the fancy stuff when you can enjoy the Tex-Mex fare the sons learned from their mother? Start off with the chorizo con queso while waiting for a plate of Betsy’s tamales. Wash it all down with a margarita. Enjoy drink and food specials during 3p-6p Happy Hours. -JoAnn Takasaki
In a neighborhood where restaurants come and go, La Mexicana has withstood the test of time to become a Montrose institution. Serving up a little Mex-Mex and a little Tex-Mex made with fresh ingredients seems to be the right recipe for success at this restaurant. Go for happy hour margaritas and ½ price appetizers (like the Buenos Nachos with fajita meat) under the palapa-covered patio. Relax with friends and family before deciding on dinner. Favorites include the chicken mole poblano, chicharron en salsa verde, and the chile relleno is worth the 20-minute wait. If time is short, there's also the steam table for walk-in orders to go. - JoAnn Takasaki
Mikki's Soulfood Cafe is a beloved restaurant located in Houston, Texas, that serves up delicious soul food. Relish hearty meals with sizable portions, options for which include Smothered Fried Chicken, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Turkey Wings, and Baked Tilapia. They serve weekly specialties, so you can have something new and unique no matter what time or day you visit. For dessert, you can try from a range of decadent treats, which include Blueberry Crunch, Lemon Cake, and Banana Pudding.
Taqueria Cancun is known for serving delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine at affordable prices. The menu offers a variety of dishes, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and tortas, as well as soups, salads, and sides. One of the most popular dishes at Taqueria Cancun is their street tacos, which come in a variety of meats such as barbacoa, carne asada, al pastor, and lengua. The restaurant also serves breakfast items like breakfast tacos and breakfast plates with traditional Mexican ingredients like chorizo, eggs, and beans.