Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Houston, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Houston, according to Yelp
Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Houston using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Taqueria Mi Castillo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3720 Irvington Blvd Houston, TX 77009
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#29. Paradise Snow Cones & Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8075 Fallbrook Dr Houston, TX 77064
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
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#28. Taqueria Matehuala
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 9007 Irvington Blvd Houston, TX 77022
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#27. Mei's Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2400 Augusta Dr Houston, TX 77057
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#26. Taqueria "EL CUÑAO"
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 225 Aldine Mail Rte Rd Houston, TX 77037
- Categories: Tacos
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#25. Taquerias Mi Jalisco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Ella And 249 Houston, TX 77038
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
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#24. El Tlacoyo Bigoton
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 801 W 23rd St Houston, TX 77008
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#23. Vinh Huong
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11209 Bellaire Blvd Ste C27 Houston, TX 77072
- Categories: Specialty Food, Vietnamese
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#22. Carnitas Cazo & Pala
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 17802 W Little York Rd Ste A Houston, TX 77084
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
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#21. Ita's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 13447 Woodforest Blvd Ste A Houston, TX 77015
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Gumbo Mama
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4529 Old Spanish Trl Houston, TX 77021
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
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#19. Mariscos La Costa Sinaloa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 9311 Airline Dr houston, TX 77037
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Food Trucks
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#18. Carnitas Huandacareo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 17355 Fm 529 Houston, TX 77095
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#17. Taco Loco Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 8030 Fulton St 77022 Houston, TX 77022
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#16. Pak-Man
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: Houston, TX 77001
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pakistani, Halal
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#15. Flor De Izote
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 12650 Beechnut St Ste A Houston, TX 77072
- Categories: Salvadoran
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#14. Soul Y Mex Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Houston, TX 77066
- Categories: Southern, Mexican, Food Trucks
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#13. Sagemont Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11300 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Houston, TX 77089
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#12. Quesadillas Y Mas Las Parados
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3930 N Main St Houston, TX 77009
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#11. Tortilleria La Bendicion
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 11155 Huffmeister Rd Houston, TX 77065
- Categories: Mexican, Barbeque
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#10. Krazy Crawfish
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3525 Lockwood Dr Houston, TX 77026
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
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#9. Casetta Cucina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Houston, TX 77005
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian, Food Stands
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#8. Monarch Bar and lounge
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 14129 Memorial Dr Suit E Houston, TX 77079
- Categories: Bars, Barbeque
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#7. Chef Marcela's Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2727 Saint St Houston, TX 77027
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#6. Taqueria Harina Y Maiz
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 12310 Hempstead Rd Houston, TX 77080
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#5. Ricos Tacos Mobil
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11512 Harwin Dr Houston, TX 77072
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#4. Lartia's Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 12661 Tomball Pkwy Houston, TX 77086
- Categories: Food Trucks, Waffles, Chicken Shop
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#3. Lil Paradise Island
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 9510 N Houston Rosslyn Rd Houston, TX 77088
- Categories: Food Trucks, Shaved Snow, Hot Dogs
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#2. Gumbo Xpress
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: Houston, TX 77056
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Caterers
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#1. Knotty Pine Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Houston, TX 77031
- Categories: Caterers, Desserts, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
