Your Thai Fare Favorites Are on the Menu at Ploy Thai Cuisine

Fresh, friendly, and flavorful are the operative words at Ploy Thai Cuisine, where the food of the region is served in a cozy, modern setting. Stop in to quell your hunger with a bowl of yummy soup or a flavorful entree. The salad and appetizer bar comes with each entree, but be aware that you can’t take leftovers out with you, so come with a hearty appetite and clean your plate.

The menu features a curry du jour, featuring either Panang, Green, or Massaman curry. Entrees include Pad Prik Khing with your choice of meat with red curry paste, green beans, lime leaves, and bell peppers; Ploy’s Garlic with garlic sauce, steamed vegetables, and your choice of meat; and Cashew Chicken with onions, mushrooms, and cashews in brown sauce. Soft shell crab, seared salmon, and mahi mahi are among the seafood dishes.

Ploy Thai Cuisine is open every day.

Ploy Thai Cuisine
1500 Research Forest Drive
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 465-8399
www.ploythaicuisine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ploy-thai-cuisine-spring

Puffabellys: Country Entertainment & Country Cookin’

For an evening of Country music entertainment, head to Puffabellys in Old Town Spring. Located in a building reminiscent of a railroad depot and serving country-food pub grub, its a fun destination for a group of friends. Since 1995 Puffabellys has been one of the longest live music showcases in the region. Wednesday night is the Davin James Songwriter Showcase, featuring a new guest every week from Texas legends to up and coming artists ($10 cover). Enjoy the tunes and snack on the complementary peanuts – tossing the shells on the floor is encouraged and expected. Even f you don’t care for country music, come for the down home cooking! Texas-sized entree platters like hanger steak, and grilled lemon pepper catfish and shrimp satisfy hungry diners. Check their website for upcoming events and daily specials like chicken fried chicken on Thursday with two veggies and a drink for $8.

Puffabellys
100 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 350-3376
www.yelp.com/biz/puffabellys-old-depot-restaurant-spring

Claudia’s Tex Mex: Simple & Authentic

You might have driven by Claudia’s Tex Mex in Spring hundreds of times and never noticed this unassuming taqueria. Wedged between a gas station and small car dealership, the delicious and authentic Tex Mex makes it worth the adventure to this little food hut. The simple menu of tacos, gorditas, burritos, totras, quesadilas, offers plenty of meat and topping options for any time of day – breakfast is a customer favorite. Although the menu is in Spanish, don’t be reluctant because you don’t remember much from high school – the staff speaks English. Everything – including the tortillas – are made to order, and the price is an unbelievable $1.50 per taco. Meals are served with sides of red and green salsa to dress your meal to taste. Order online for even quicker service.

Claudia's Tex Mex
7505 Spring Cypress Road
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 404-4321
www.yelp.com/biz/claudias-taqueria-spring

Italian Café: A Neighborhood Spot for Italian Cuisine

You don’t have to travel far from Marquis at the Woodlands to find great Italian food, not when the Italian Café is close by! Conveniently located in Spring, Texas, the Italian Café is a welcoming Italian restaurant that's family-owned and operated. Come in and have a glass of wine while you look over the menu that features classic dishes. If you’re in the mood for pizza, the Italian Café has small, medium, and large pies for any person or group. Try one of the special pies, or create your own! Every entrée comes with delicious garlic bread and a salad with delicious house dressing. The pasta, chicken, and veal dishes will make you want to come back for more. The Italian Café is open Tuesdays through Saturdays for dinner, and Sundays for lunch and dinner.

Italian Café
19620 Kuykendahl Road
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 528-2919
http://www.yelp.com/biz/italian-cafe-spring-2

Arturo’s Taqueria: Tex-Mex Cafe

For over 12 years, Arturo’s Taqueria has been serving up breakfast and lunch Tex-Mex favorites to the Spring community. This cafe is family owned and operated, friendly and well-maintained. With a handful of tables, and brightly painted walls, its a cheerful place to start the day. Regulars love heading to Arturo’s for breakfast and the huevos rancheros plate and build- your-own breakfast tacos are recommended. The Carne Asada and Bistek La Mexicana are house specialties with tender beef and flavorful sauce. Check their website for daily specials like Eniladas Verde on Thursday for $6 and homemade tamales on the weekends.

Tip: bring cash and avoid their credit card surcharge.

Arturo's Taqueria
1402 Spring Cypress Road
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 350-6808
www.yelp.com/biz/arturos-taqueria-spring

Takuma Japanese Grill: Fusion Fascination in Spring

If you’re bored with traditional Japanese and Sushi, Takuma Japanese Grill in Spring is a must try. This creative Japanese fusion restaurant guarantees a meal with flavors that will wow you. Regulars recommend ordering a few appetizers and specialty rolls. The lobster and crab egg rolls, shrimp tempura tacos with mango pico de gallo, and red snapper ceviche are popular starters. Come prepared for specialty rolls you won’t find anywhere else paired with more than twenty homemade sauces. Try The Berry Good, a snow crab and shrimp tempura roll topped with strawberries and jalapenos – an odd combination but it works. For those that don’t have adventurous tastebuds, Takuma offers traditional teriyaki and Teppanyaki dishes. Don’t miss out on the Saketinis, over a dozen unique cocktails like the Blue Hawaiian with passion fruit flavor. Takuma has a very small dining room with a “do-it-all” small staff — dine in on a weeknight or make reservations for the weekend.

Takuma Japanese Grill
5200 Louetta Road, Suite 114
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 251-6338
www.yelp.com/biz/takuma-japanese-grill-spring

Bullritos: Customize Your Burrito And Your Soda

Customize your burrito and your soda at Bullritos in Spring.This Texas-based chain is similar to other build your own burrito joints, but their twist is marking your order on a pre-printed bag rather than deal with the assembly line chaos. Just like their menu, the state of the art soda fountain is fully customizable. The touch screen lets you choose your beverage and any flavor add-in to create a unique drink like raspberry-vanilla coke. If sodas aren’t your style, they try a signature “Bull-rita” in lime, Mango, Strawberry or coconut. Service is efficient at Bullritos, and you can order online.

Bullritos
20053 I-45 N
Spring, TX 77388
(281) 907-0006
www.yelp.com/biz/bullritos-spring-2

Mooyah Burger: Tasty Tasty

Skip the drive-thru burger joint and give Mooyah Burger in Spring a try. This national franchise, similar to Five Guys, makes a quick gourmet meal simple and straightforward. Fill out an order form to customize your beef, turkey or veggie burger with high quality ingredients like fresh, in-house baked buns, veggies and sauces. Premium toppings like avocado and bacon have an extra charge, but standard toppings like sauteed mushrooms and grilled onions are free. Try their special “Mooyah” sauce, a creamy and tangy alternative to mayo and ketchup. Choose from sweet potato or seasoned fries, and over a dozen shake flavors including Caramel, and Snickers. Service is quick and the price reflects the quality, just under $10 for a burger, fries, and soft drink.

Mooyah Burger
2115 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 585-0300
www.yelp.com/biz/mooyah-burger-spring

Build Your Burrito at Freebird’s World Burrito in Spring

If you love a customized burrito, give Freebird’s World Burrito a try. This popular Tex Mex chain has one of their largest locations in Spring complete with a patio. Build your burrito by choose from four sizes and four flavors of tortilla, including spinach and cayenne. There are several meat options and the chicken is a customer favorite. Add on plenty of fresh toppings and sauces like the habanero sauce or ranch dressing, and enjoy with a side of nachos and a cold beer. Freebird’s signature colorful and eclectic decor creates a lively and fun ambiance and this location is always kept clean. If you’re a frequent customer, get their Freebird Fanatic card to earn points and redeem for a free meal.

Freebird's World Burrito
1640 Lake Woodlands Drive
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 419-8011
www.yelp.com/biz/freebirds-world-burritos-spring

White Flamingo: Elegant & Original

Head to White Flamingo. Although it’s located in a strip mall, the elegant Victorian-style decor will blow you away. Tables are set with white linens and fresh flowers, and there is live piano music on Friday and Saturday nights, making it perfect for a romantic date. Meals start with complementary cheese-topped bread that customers love just as much as their entrees. The menu offers lunch sandwiches, full size pasta entrees, and an array of fish, steaks, and chops. Try the Cajun seared Mahi Mahi and the Chicken Alfredo. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and prices are quite reasonable for the quality and portion. White Flamingo also has several private rooms that can accommodate wedding receptions and other celebrations.

White Flamingo
24307 Aldine Westfield Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 907-0778
www.yelp.com/biz/the-white-flamingo-spring

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