Skip to main content
Chron Homepage
  • Newsletters
  • Sign In
  • Home
    • Contact Chron
    • Advertise with Us
    • Careers
    • Privacy Notice
    • Terms of Use
    • Newsletters
  • News
    • Space
    • US News
    • Houston & Texas News
    • World News
    • Transportation
    • Weather
    • Politics
    • Science & Environment
    • Education
    • Obituaries
  • Food & Drink
  • Sports
    • Texans
    • Rockets
    • Astros
    • High School
    • Colleges
    • Outdoors
    • Texas Sports Nation
    • Buy Fan Gear
  • Business
    • Technology
    • Energy
    • Small Business Mgmt
    • Top Workplaces
    • Sponsored Content
    • Legal Notices
    • Business Directory
  • Shopping
    • Home & Decor
    • Clothing
    • Deals
    • Electronics
    • Sports
    • Health & Beauty
    • Coupons
    • Classifieds Marketplace
    • Marketplace
  • Culture
    • Music
    • TV & Film
    • Arts & Theater
  • Lifestyle
    • Parks & Wildlife
    • Home & Decor
    • Travel
    • Salute to Nurses
    • Houston Gives
    • Celebration Announcements
    • Sponsored Content
    • The EDUcationist
    • Live Healthy
  • Jobs
    • Post a Job
  • Cars
  • Real Estate
    • List Your Home
    • Home Price Survey
    • Farms & Ranches
    • Senior Living
    • My Perfect Hous(e)ton
  • Culture
  • News
  • Sports
  • Food & Drink
  • Travel
  • Weather
  • Real Estate
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Cars
  • Houston in the '90s

TRENDING

  • HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies to get out of the third inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
    No Verlander, no problem: How Astros can replace ace's production
  • Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a ball deep for a home run during the eighth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 2, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
    Report: Astros considering trio of free-agent outfielders
  • The League of United Latin Americans Citizens is suing Houston City Council over its implementation of at-large city council positions it believes stymies the voice of the city's large Hispanic population.  
    Houston City Council sued over lack of Hispanic representatives
  • Protestors hung the banner following controversy surrounding a recent Balenciaga ad campaign featuring kids. 
    'Pedophiles' banner hung over entrance of Texas Balenciaga store
Food & Drink
  • Feges BBQ's rubs and sauces make for excellent gifts.
    Your ultimate holiday gift guide from Houston restaurants
    From chef-made condiments to fancy dinnerware collections, shop small and score big with these finds.
    By Megha McSwain
  • Press Waffles is one of the food vendors to open inside Lyric Market.
    Why you should visit these 6 Houston food halls right now
    By Gabi De la Rosa
    Pacha Nikkei's anticuchos de corazón appetizer consists of two skewers of beef hearts with choclo, huancaina and huacatay sauces.
    Why you need to try beef hearts at this Houston spot
    By Emma Balter
    Sushi by Hidden
    New Houston restaurant serves 30-minute sushi experience
    By Emma Balter
    Mediterranean mezze board with pita and dips
    12 places to get your Mediterranean food fix in Houston
    By Brooke Viggiano

Eat of the Week

  • Spinach ricotta tortelli pasta with nutmeg and parmigiano-reggiano at Cafe Louie in the East End
    A rich, cheesy but tangy ravioli pasta is the Eat of the Week
  • Texas-sized parathas at Shiv Sagar in the Mahatma Gandhi District.
    Potato-stuffed flatbreads in Little India are the Eat of the Week
  • salangpass01_056_mac.jpg A house specialty, Quabili Pallow, Afghanistan's famous dish baked brown basmati rice with lamb. Salang Pass is an Afghani restaurant in fremont. Event in, Fremont, Ca, on 8/30/06. Photo by: Michael Macor / San Francisco Chronicle Ran on: 09-01-2006 Norma Willis (left), Pura Cruz and Feli Baligaya lunch at Fremont's Salang Pass, where the colorful decor is a fitting stage for the food. (Photo By Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
    Tender lamb under a heaping pile of rice is the Eat of the Week
  • Roma's wagyu beef meatballs topped with housemade marinara and pesto.
    Wagyu beef meatballs at Rice Village hotspot are Eat of the Week

Tacos y Más

  • La Imperial Bakery's caldo de res
    When Houston gets cold, this Mexican comfort food is the answer
    Caldo de res at La Imperial Bakery in the East End warms body and soul.
  • Eating on the hood of your car is a quintessential Houston experience. Taconazo's cheesy quesadilla-taco crossover is the perfect item to do so with.
    Tacos y Más: My favorite taco in Houston is actually a quesadilla
    People line up for Taconazo's tacos, but this cheesy, hot-off-the-plancha tortilla dish is where...
  • Cochinita & Co. is now a permanent ficture at Kickin' Kombucha in the East End.
    Tacos y Más: You'll need a nap after this breakfast taco tour
    Austin and San Antonio claim the breakfast taco crown, but Houston deserves it too.
  • Tres in Montrose makes six different tacos, including a lamb kebab and chicken shawarma.
    Tacos y Más: Why Mexican-Arab food is on the rise in Houston
    Restaurants like Tres and Craft Pita are bringing the storied taco arabe to new heights.
Latest News
  • Rockets youngsters spoil James Harden's return to Houston
  • Report: Astros considering trio of free-agent outfielders
  • No Verlander, no problem: How Astros can replace ace's production
  • Houston City Council sued over lack of Hispanic representatives
  • Watch: Reliving James Harden's greatest moments with the Rockets
  • Orion spacecraft records stunning 'crescent Earth' on flight home
  • 'Pedophiles' banner hung over entrance of Texas Balenciaga store
Shubh Laxmi Grocers, located within Houston's iconic Mahatma Gandhi District, is distinguished by the area's signature red roof tiles.
Food
Food
Your guide to Houston's must-visit Indian markets and grocers

These South Asian shops are stocked with fragrant spices, fresh produce and more.

By Megha McSwain

More Food News

  • Travel
    How a remote Texas distillery became a hot hangout
    Placeholder The brand was born during a class project at UT. By Anna Mazurek
  • Food
    5 things to know about Houston's most anticipated new restaurant
    Spaghetti Vongole at Navy Blue. From the team behind Bludorn, Navy Blue in Rice Village is all about seafood. By Megha McSwain
  • Food
    This Houston pizzeria offers a unique pie on Wednesdays only
    Tiny Champions offers Detroit-style pizza by the slice on just one day a week. Tiny Champions often sells out of its special that breaks the pizza mold. By Megha McSwain
  • Food
    The best bars to watch the World Cup in Houston
    The Woodlands location of Kirby Ice House boasts a 300-foot jumbo screen on the patio. Where to catch every game of the worldwide soccer event, even the early morning ones. By Emma Balter
  • Food
    Now free from strict NFL diet, Whitney Mercilus doesn't hold back
    Former Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus loves sushi and many other cuisines. The former Houston Texans linebacker shares his favorite restaurants and most indulgent cravings. By Megha McSwain

Most Popular

  1. Justin Verlander signs with Mets, ending brilliant run with Astros
  2. 'Pedophiles' banner hung in front of Texas Balenciaga store after controversial ad campaign
  3. The Houston Astros should sign this hated rival in free agency
  4. Popular TX pastor returns after absence over an 'inappropriate' online relationship
  5. Report: Houston Astros eyeing trio of outfielders in free agency
  6. Jeremy Peña expresses excitement about Houston Astros' offseason moves
  7. Texas’s crypto mining boom is starting to look more like a bust

More Food News

  • Food
    Take a sneak peek at this giant new Houston brewery
    Bad Astronaut Brewing in Near Northside, Houston  Led by Karbach veterans, Bad Astronaut Brewing is opening in the Northside in two weeks. By Emma Balter
  • Food
    Houston restaurants that are open, closed after boil water notice
    Six-year-0ld Umi Dealejandro enjoys the courtyard at Bohemeo's. Many spots in town have been able to open with either full or limited menus. By Emma Balter, Megha McSwain
  • Food
    A Thanksgiving meal fantasy draft of Houston restaurant dishes
    Lucille's mac and cheese Which turkey, potatoes or pies would make up the perfect holiday meal. By Emma Balter
  • Food
    Houston bar gives hundreds of free meals away every Thanksgiving
    Julissa Robles hands out free Thanksgiving meals at Monkey's Tail in Houston. Monkey's Tail in Lindale Park continues holiday tradition of distributing food to those in need. By Abigail Rosenthal
  • Food
    Lining up at this Houston pie shop is a Thanksgiving tradition
    Every year, Houstonians flock from around the city to Flying Saucer Pie Company in Independence Heights to get their holiday pies. People spend hours at Flying Saucer, bringing books, chairs, and making friends along the way. By Megha McSwain
Culture
  • Culture The Houston Zoo's new baby monkey is painfully adorable
    Houston Zoo on Nov. 17 , 2020 welcomed a baby howler monkey named Marlie.
  • Celebrities This radio station is playing all Selena, all the time
    Selena performs at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 1994. Photo courtesy the Houston Chronicle.
  • Culture What's it like being a virtual Santa?
    The innovative holiday installation features a three-dimensional Santa Claus inside a giant snow globe.
  • Culture Can the world handle Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion...
    In a recent interview with Variety, Megan Thee Stallion said she and fellow Houstonian, Beyoncé, feel like family.
  • Culture Please do not blame it on Lizzo's juice
    Lizzo's recent juice cleanse video has people talking on social media.

More Food News

  • Food
    Craving a Thanksgiving sandwich? Visit these Houston restaurants.
    Lola's day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich is available at the diner year-round. Late-night snacking on meat and gravy leftovers is a Turkey Day tradition. By Megha McSwain
  • Food
    Escape the cold at this Mexican vacation-inspired Heights patio
    Casa Nomad is situated on a 800-foot covered patio within M-K-T Heights. Houston winter is upon us, but at Casa Nomad you can pretend it's not. By Megha McSwain
  • Food
    A rich, cheesy but tangy ravioli pasta is the Eat of the Week
    Spinach ricotta tortelli pasta with nutmeg and parmigiano-reggiano at Cafe Louie in the East End The East End restaurant is popular for brunch, but the dinner menu is equally great. By Emma Balter
  • News
    5 Sommelier-Approved Texas Wines to Drink During the Holidays
    There are only 273 master sommeliers in the world. The designation is famously difficult to obtain, taking years of training and still sporting an anemic pass rate of less than 10 percent. Steven McDonald is one of this select group, earning his... By Kevin Gray
  • Living
    Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner
    File - Canned pumpkin and graham cracker shell crusts are displayed at a Publix Supermarket, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 in North Miami, Fla. Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples. In early November, Hays Culbreth’s mother sent a poll to a few family members. She said she could only afford to make two sides for their group of 15 this Thanksgiving and asked them each to vote for their favorites. Culbreth guesses green beans... By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Where to Go
  • Travel The 12 best holiday displays and Christmas activities in...
    Trail of Lights Austin
  • Travel How a remote Texas distillery became a hot hangout
    Placeholder
  • Travel The holidays are longer now. Is that a good thing?
    STOCK IMAGE
  • Travel Is the new Norwegian Prima ship worth it? Here's what to...
    Infinity Beach, on the edge of the Norwegian Prima, offers plenty of lounge chairs, first-come, first-served day beds and infinity pools that overlook the ocean.
  • Travel Inside the largest cruise ship to ever set sail from Texas
    Aquatheater on the Boardwalk Deck of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas.

More Food News

  • Travel
    Inside the largest cruise ship to ever set sail from Texas
    Aquatheater on the Boardwalk Deck of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. Royal Caribbean's mind-boggling Allure of the Seas ship is now cruising from Galveston's new terminal. By Megha McSwain
  • Houston & Texas
    H-E-B recalls 94,000 pounds of beef
    Kate Gilbert takes a photo of team members in front of the H-E-B Buffalo Heights store, 3663 Washington, after they chalked positive messages in the entrance of the store. Beginning with Black History Month, H-E-B stores launched a new initiative called Be the Change, part of commitment to diversity and inclusion by spotlighting vendor brands owned by people of color, women, LGBTQ and people with disabilities within stores. The grocer warned customers about a material tainting thousands of pounds of ground beef chub. By Michael Murney
  • Food
    When Houston gets cold, this Mexican comfort food is the answer
    La Imperial Bakery's caldo de res Caldo de res at La Imperial Bakery in the East End warms body and soul. By Marco Torres
  • Food
    Why a lauded barbecue joint is expanding in this Houston suburb
    The Pit Room is opening a second location of its Montrose barbecue joint in Memorial City. The Pit Room owner had great reasons for opening a location in Memorial City. By Emma Balter
  • Food
    Wellness cafe in Montrose reopens with new menu, revamped space
    The new Vibrant boasts an expanded coffee program. Vibrant is positioning itself as more of a lifestyle brand in Houston. By Megha McSwain
Culture
  • Culture Why Norco, a Gulf Coast thriller, is one of the year's...
    Norco
  • Film and TV Reviews Death is coming to 'The White Lotus'
    Aubrey Plaza in The White Lotus
  • Culture Popular pastor Texas returns after 'inappropriate'...
    STOCK IMAGE
  • TV & Film Austin is about to have a video store (again)
    The original I Luv Video in Austin
  • Film and TV Reviews 'Violent Night' is basically 'Die Hard' with Santa Claus
    Alexis Louder and David Harbour in Violent Night

More Food News

  • Food
    Katy's growing Asiatown gains famous new dim sum spot
    Tim Ho Wan, famous for its Hong Kong-style dim sum, is now open in Katy, Texas. Why a Tim Ho Wan location opening in the Houston area is a big deal. By Emma Balter
  • Food
    Another Houston-area brewery goes up for sale
    A brewery in northwest Houston is for sale. Located in northwest Houston, the taproom specializes in German-style beers. By Emma Balter
  • Food
    The legacy of Houston's oldest Indian restaurant
    An assorted mithai platter from Raja Sweets in the Mahatma Gandhi District. Raja Sweets, the city's oldest Indian restaurant, has been a Gandhi District staple since 1986. By Megha McSwain
  • Food
    At Whataburger, a secret item moves to the main menu
    Whataburger chili cheese fries A secret treat at Whataburger is getting a spot on the restaurant’s official menu. The Texas-based fast food chain recently announced that chili cheese fries are available on its regular menu alongside the usual cheeseburgers, patty melts and... By Sarah Bahari
  • Food
    Enjoy the cold front on this Tex-Mex restaurant's enclosed patio
    One of the dining rooms at the new flagship Los Tios restaurant on San Felipe Wednesday Aug. 21,2019.(Dave Rossman Photo) Rain or shine, the attractive indoor-outside space at Houston's Los Tios is a year-round treat. By Megha McSwain

HOMES

  • Homes $16.5M River Oaks mansion is brand new, ready for its...
    3001 Inwood in Houston's River Oaks neighborhood
  • Homes Terry Bradshaw's 744-acre ranch could be yours for only...
    Terry Bradshaw's Quarter Horses Ranch is listed for $22.5 million.
  • Homes $3.2M luxury condo comes with gorgeous views of downtown...
    The Houston skyline is seen from the apartment.
  • Homes This $12.5M Houston Tudor mansion is a timeless classic
    The home at 418 W Friar Tuck lane feels like an escape to England
  • Homes $2M Houston home built in 1928 by iconic architect hits...
    The Houston home at 1702 Milford Street is listed for $2 million
Chron Homepage - Site Logo
Return to Top
  • About
    • Privacy Notice
    • Your California Privacy Rights
    • Interest Based Ads
    • Terms of Use
    • Our Company
    • Careers
    • Advertise with Us
  • Contact
    • Customer Service
  • Connect
    • Email Newsletter
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Coupons and Discounts
    • Market: Client Content
HEARST newspapers logo ©2022 Hearst