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A slice of pepperoni pizza from Neighbors, a restaurant in the East End, on Dec. 27, 2023.

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Our favorite pizza spots in Houston

Houston's leading pizzerias and restaurants serve up a diverse roster of pies worth seeking out.

Openings & Closings

Efrain Ayllon sorts pastries at Yemex Bakehouse & Specialty Coffee, a new Mexican-Yemeni cafe, opening in Houston, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

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These 11 Houston restaurants opened in March

Among the city’s recent openings are a restaurant serving modern takes on Southern food and a Yemeni-Mexican bakery.

Samantha and Braden Navarre pose for a portrait in their new bar, By the Wayside, a cocktail lounge focused on live music and art in the East End in Houston, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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New bar opens in the East End

By the Wayside is serving up cocktails, live music and murals.

Paolo Justo prepares Spanish French toast in the kitchen at Toga, a yakitori-focused izakaya by Comma Hospitality, ahead of its opening in Houston on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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The chefs behind acclaimed sushi spots Neo, Kira launch new izakaya

At Toga, chefs break chickens into at least 12 different parts before grilling them above glowing charcoal.

Aprons on

Shrimp ceviche salad from Anita Jaisinghani

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A refreshing shrimp ceviche salad for Houston’s warm days

This easy shrimp ceviche salad combines lime juice, mango, cucumber and ginger for a fresh, no-cook dish.

Enchilada Queen Sylvia Caseres' cheese enchiladas with chili gravy are among nearly two dozen enchiladas available at Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen.

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42 iconic Houston recipes you can make at home

To celebrate Houston's favorite foods, we compiled a cookbook of dishes and drinks from the city's favorite chefs and restaurants.

Barbecue

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Brisket meets crawfish at Southeast Texas barbecue joints

Texas pitmasters are pairing crawfish boils with smoked brisket to boost profits and keep customers coming even after sellouts.

Houston's top restaurants

Explore the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 restaurants of 2025.

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Houston's Top 100 Restaurants

Explore Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants — our critics pay for every meal to bring you an honest guide to the city’s best dining spots.

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Where to find the best pizza in Houston