Taste What Makes Moyz Crafted Street Food a Local Favorite for Mexican Fare

Moyz Crafted Street Food is a local favorite for authentic Mexican cuisine. Whether you’re stopping for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a late-night snack, you're sure to find something quick, easy, and delicious.

Grab a delicious breakfast taco, or go for a classic carnita, chicken taco, steak quesadilla, or chicken tostado. As a bonus, try the famous hand-made burgers, often called the best in town. Every dish is made from scratch with fresh ingredients, a ton of flavor, and the perfect amount of heat (try the habanero sauce if you like spice).

While it’s called street food, it’s also called crafted because you’ll find nothing but high-quality, authentic flavors and recipes. Visit Yelp for local favorite dishes and some sneak peeks at dishes – that is, if your mouth isn’t already watering enough.

Moyz Crafted Street Food
25330 Richard Road
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 298-3843
www.yelp.com/biz/moyz-crafted-street-food-spring-2

Explore the Culinary Traditions of Italy at Papa Amadeus

When it comes to Italian food, Papa knows best – Papa Amadeus, that is! This local gem offers authentic Italian cuisine, made from traditional recipes passed down and perfected over generations. From the fresh ingredients all the way through to the wine pairing, you’ll find a truly rustic Italian dining experience at Papa Amadeus.

All of Papa Admadeus’ dishes are carefully prepared and presented, from classic pasta dishes to the seafood specialties, like the salmon carpaccio, shrimp diavolo, and the seared scallops. Try other local favorites, like the smoked salmon panini. Pair your meal with a glass of vino from Papa Amadeus’ extensive wine menu. The knowledgeable staff can help guide you to the perfect complementary glass.

Listen to some live music while you enjoy your delicious hearty Italian meal, for a dining experience you’ll never forget.

Papa Amadeus
25602 Interstate 45 N
Spring, TX 77386
papaamadeus.com

Save Room for the ‘Brownie Meltdown’ at Pecos Grilling Company in Tomball

The owners of Pecos Grilling Company, Dodge City sheriff Fred Sembera and executive chef Chuck Buenger, conceptualized Pecos as a top-quality steak and seafood restaurant with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Take a walk through the dining room, and you’ll likely see parents and children enjoying a family meal, old-timers swapping stories over prime rib, and young singles enjoying themselves at the bar.

As for food, regulars recommend the fried asparagus appetizer followed by the pecan-grilled sirloin with fried shrimp. If you can take the heat, go for the jalapeno-topped Diablo Burger, or opt for something a little more comforting — perhaps an order of pot roast, "Mom's" meatloaf, or Grandma Glady's made-from-scratch chicken and dumplings. Whatever you do, try to leave room for dessert: the restaurant's brownie meltdown is the stuff of legends, and you can't go wrong with the rum-sauce-drizzled grilled banana!

Pecos Grilling Company opens at 11 a.m. daily. Free Wi-Fi is offered!

Pecos Grilling Company
28900 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 290-9200
www.pecosgrillingco.com

Have You Tried the General Tso’s Chicken at Bao’s Cafe?

Located in the H-E-B shopping center on Rayford Road, Bao’s Café in Spring opened in early 2016 and is a convenient choice for those who live in the area.

Bao’s Café is constantly praised for its cleanliness, fresh ingredients, and friendly, helpful staff. The restaurant’s atmosphere is modern, with dark wooden tables and booths dispersed throughout the dining room. Some menu highlights are the shrimp with lobster sauce and the General Tso's chicken. Daily lunch specials start at $6.95 and include a variety of traditional Chinese fare options with a spring roll, soup, and rice.

Bao’s Café also serves beer and wine. To-go orders are available for pickup, as well as home delivery. There is also a kids’ menu and a selection of healthy options for those watching their waistlines.

Bao’s Cafe
3530 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 288-0060
www.yelp.com/biz/baos-cafe-spring-5

Windy City Grill and Pizza: Enjoy a Taste of Chicago

When the rest of the world thinks about Chicago-style pizza, most think deep dish. Windy City Grill and Pizza in Shenandoah is looking to correct that assumption by serving thin-crust pizzas with some interesting choices of toppings: Crab meat, shrimp,and even Canadian bacon make an appearance on the pizza menu. Windy City also offers Chicago-style hot dogs, pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, and a small selection of salads and desserts.

The owner and chef is known to come around and chat to customers while they enjoy their meal and share stories gathered during his 40 years in the restaurant business.

The sleek eatery is conveniently located in a shopping center en route to The Woodlands mall, with plenty of parking and can accommodate large parties with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Windy City Grill and Pizza
1500 Research Forest Drive
Shenandoah, TX 77381
(281) 651-5194
www.windycitygrillandpizza.com/home

Order the Lobster Benedict at Black Walnut Café in The Woodlands

Black Walnut Café serves contemporary American-style food to the residents of The Woodlands. The fast-casual restaurant has locations throughout Texas, and weekly-featured specials keep the already-expansive menu new and fresh.

There is a great variety of cuisine at Black Walnut, from classic American dishes, like burgers and sandwiches, to internationally inspired fare, like a New Orleans-inspired pasta dish and Asian barbecue salmon. Brunch is always a popular choice, with many visitors boasting about the lobster Benedict and breakfast enchiladas.

Black Walnut Café's twice-daily happy hour special runs Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On weekends, there tends to be a line of people waiting for a table, so if you’re planning to attend on a weekend, be prepared to show up early or wait your turn!

Black Walnut Café
9000 New Trails Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 362-1678
www.blackwalnutcafe.com

Harris County Smokehouse: A Smokin’ Good Time in Tomball

If you’re looking for a true taste of Texas, the smoky, barbecue fare at Harris County Smokehouse has you covered. With a menu filled with lunch and dinner options, like barbecue sandwiches, beef brisket, chicken fried steak, and all of your favorite Southern sides, this popular eatery is just the place to go when you’re feeling really hungry. Harris County Smokehouse also offers burgers and tacos if you’re craving something a bit more casual, and you can order from the all-American breakfast menu at any time of the day or night.

The restaurant looks like a classic smokehouse from the outside, but once you step inside you’ll find a spacious and comfortable dining room with ample seating and stylish décor. Pair a cold craft beer with your heaping helping of barbecued meats and you’re sure to leave feeling full and relaxed.

Harris County Smokehouse
14243 FM 2920
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 351-4060
www.harriscountysmokehouse.com

Cisco’s Salsa Company: Tacos, Tequila and a Tiki Bar in Tomball

With a sunny outdoor patio and a menu filled with delicious Mexican fare, there’s a lot to love about Cisco’s Salsa Company. This Tomball favorite serves authentic Baja-style Mexican cuisine in a colorful, lively space, complete with a spacious indoor dining room, rustic cantina-style bar and covered patio area that is frequently voted one of the best in town.

Cisco’s has been family owned since 1971, and it still uses many of the same recipes made with fresh, local ingredients and old-fashioned Mexican cooking techniques. From the zesty tacos to the quesadillas, sopa de pollo, and platters of sizzling fajitas, there is something for just about any taste and appetite. Order a homemade margarita or a cold cerveza from the extensive drink menu, or stop by for the $3 happy hour or Live Jive on the tiki bar patio.

Visit the Cisco’s Salsa Company website for a list of upcoming events.

Cisco’s Salsa Company
209 Commerce Street
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 351-7572
www.ciscosalsa.com

Grub Burger Bar: ‘Cause You Just Can’t Beat a Perfectly Grilled Burger

Sometimes, you crave a juicy, grilled burger and just nothing else will do. When that craving strikes, Grub Burger Bar is the place to go in The Woodlands. This local favorite burger joint is a bit more upscale and modern than most, but some say it serves some of the best burgers in town in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.

The restaurant’s industrial decor and spacious, open dining room will leave you lots of room to relax and enjoy a hearty meal, while the large bar area makes a great place to grab a cold beer or a glass of wine before dinner. There is a walk-up counter that makes it easy to place your order and grab a seat, and regulars recommend starting every meal with an order of the giant onion rings. Burgers come in styles like the Texas Luau and the Lockhart Legend, but you’ll also find chicken, salmon, and vegetarian options that make equally tasty alternatives to the usual beef.

Grub Burger Bar
2417 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 907-9001
www.yelp.com/biz/grub-burger-bar-the-woodlands

Saigon Pho: Noodle Your Way in For Tasty Vietnamese Cuisine

When you’re craving something warm, hearty and full of flavor for lunch or dinner in Tomball, you can’t go wrong with Saigon Pho. This authentic Vietnamese eatery is a favorite amongst area foodies because of its plump spring rolls loaded with pork and fresh veggies, the delicious Pad Thai and other noodle dishes, and its signature Pho soups, which can be made with your choice of meats and other ingredients.

Saigon Pho interior is large enough to accommodate small groups throughout its comfortable dining room. Place your order at the counter from a long list of soups, dumplings, smoothies and noodles before indulging in a colorful macaron or a matcha cake for dessert. Saigon Pho’s prices are affordable and its service is quick and efficient, and if you’re really in a hurry, they even offer takeout options on anything on the menu.

Saigon Pho
28301 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 255-3556
www.saigonpho.us
www.yelp.com/biz/saigon-pho-tomball-2

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