Where we're eating at the Houston rodeo

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March 5, 2026

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We're back with Where We're Eating.

And yes, I'm currently eating my way through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, all in the name of finding food that's actually worth those sky-high prices.

Today's newsletter offers a preview of my top rodeo bites. The full guide drops tomorrow.

Curious whether the rodeo's new (and only) sit-down restaurant is worth a reservation? Critic Bao Ong shares his take.

On a tight budget? There's a guide for that, too. 

Happy rodeo season.

 

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#1 - Cajun Cowboy Why we love it: Huge menu of Cajun favorites.  What to order: Shrimp and andouille sausage on a stick, pickle lemonade, brisket boudin balls.  Location: Rodeo Plaza Dig in 🍽️️️️️️️

 

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#2 - Richie's Cheese Curds Tacos Why we love it: Cheese curds are lightly fried and are gooey enough to have a nice cheese pull.  What to order: Any cheese curd taco Location: In the carnival near NRG Center Dig in 🍽️️️️️

 

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#3 - Drizzle Cheesecakes Why we love it: A thick, cool chunk of cheesecake on a stick comes dipped in chocolate and lathered in cookie crumble of choice. What to order: Biscoff Delight Location: Carnival near NRG Center Dig in 🍽️️️

 

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Do you have rodeo food suggestions? Hit reply and let us know. 

 

Sonia Garcia, Trending Food Reporter sonia.garcia@houstonchronicle.com

 

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