The suburbs in general are not exactly known for their exquisite food originality. But Sierra Madre Taco Company is trying to change that one taco at a time. When you find yourself up north in Houston, stop by the back corner of this beautiful strip center at Louetta and N Eldridge Pkwy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Get an assortment of fresh hot tacos for less than a couple bucks each. Whether you prefer fajita meat, or the always lovely Al Pastor, put on your own fixins' (like chopped onions or salsa) as you wish from their taco toppings bar. Even stop in as a reward for fighting that North Houston traffic. -Adam Rosen
Sprinkled about this large city are plenty of convenient breakfast spots. Snowflake Donuts is a great place for when you're running late to school or work. Grab a couple kolaches, or a Ham and Cheese, a great pick-me-up before your early morning meeting or exam. They bake all of their donuts, kolaches, and other pastries fresh every morning, guaranteeing satisfaction. Pick up a couple dozen hot glazed donuts and be the popular employee at the office tomorrow morning. To compliment your breakfast is the ever-bold New Orleans style Community coffee. A little bit of money goes a long way this neighborhood donut shop. Good Morning! -Adam Rosen
The Yellow Retriever Pub & Grill can be described as offering what any pub should: a good selection of drinks, a pleasant atmosphere, and reasonable prices. One whole wall is taken up by the well-stocked bar. There is a whole shelf full of whiskey as well as other shelves bursting with a whole host of other drinks. Their extended happy hours and classic delicious pub fare will definitely make you happy.
Just outside of Houston, historic Katy, Texas is home to a country cottage located on half an acre of historic natural beauty with 100 year old trees, a romantic gazebo and water garden. Inside this cottage resides beautiful antiques, gourmet food items, unique and quality teas, candles and the perfect setting to enjoy lunch or high tea. High tea service spoils the guest with fresh fruit, two types of exotic or specially blended teas, quiche, tea sandwiches, rich warm scones and dessert. After dining in elegance take a moment to enjoy the ambiance and unique gifts and items available for sale in their gift shop. Special events are planned long in advance and include weddings, anniversary's and even corporate events.
Daily Donuts is one of those routine stops en route to work or school. It's pleasantly as no frills as breakfast joints get--no hassle, the line moves quickly, and both food and drink are always hot. For merely a couple bucks and a couple minutes, start your day off with a cup of steaming gourmet joe to go, and gooey sweet donuts. Their chocolate iced are wonderful. Grab a dozen for your morning meeting or class. They also do your standard Texas Kolaches--can't go wrong with either Sausage and Cheese or Ham and Cheese. Either makes ideal eating-in-morning-traffic food. -Adam Rosen