25 Essential Houston Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Houston.
Pizza Hut
Mississippi
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Hardee's
Mississippi
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Sonic Drive-In
Mississippi
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Cabistros Palace
Houston, Mississippi
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
El Veracruz
Houston, Mississippi
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Mi Casa
Houston, Mississippi
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
HOW Houston Deli Mart
Houston, Mississippi
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
McDonald's
Houston, Mississippi
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Subway
Houston, Mississippi
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Checkers
Houston, Mississippi
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Drive-through, Takeout. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Buffet World
Houston, Mississippi
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.