Pasadena is home to quite a few Mexican and Tex-Mex eateries, but few are as popular as Monterey's Little Mexico. This colorful, lively restaurant has a number of locations across Texas and Oklahoma, but the Pasadena outpost is one of the best places in town for a flavorful lunch with your coworkers or a casual dinner out with friends.

Monterey's Little Mexico’s menu is filled with Mexican-American fare favorites, like classic nachos, enchiladas, and fajitas, as well as more authentic Mexican dishes, like the shrimp Acupulco and fajitas Azteca. There are also a few Tex-Mex meals and lunchtime combination platters that will save you some money on your favorite foods. The kids' menu features smaller portions of tacos and more, while for the adults, Monterey's Little Mexico offers watermelon margaritas and other beverages that will make your happy hour even happier.

Monterey’s Little Mexico is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Monterey’s Little Mexico
2828 E Southmore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 473-4401
www.facebook.com/montereyslittlemexico

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The change in seasons from summer to fall is one of the most dramatic, from the colorful leaves filling the trees to the acorns strewn across the ground. Bring the beauty of autumn into your home with a fun and creative DIY project that you can customize to your own liking.

Pumpkin Basket How-To [Martha Stewart]
If you usually decorate your home with plump pumpkins, get a bit more creative this year by turning one of those pumpkins into a basket to hold fresh flowers, pine cones, or other decorative accessories. Use a keyhole saw to hollow out the pumpkin and create a handle across the top that looks just like a real basket.

Botanical Leaf Pages [Real Simple]
You’ve likely seen vintage-inspired framed botanical prints lining the walls of chic homes, so create your own just in time for fall by using a few fallen leaves and some wax paper. Using a standard iron on low heat, press rows of leaves together between two sheets of wax paper and get creative with the arrangement.

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Experience an important part of naval history on the Battleship Texas, which was deployed in both World War I and II. Located on the Buffalo Bayou in the Houston Ship Channel, the vessel became the first of its kind to be turned into a museum in 1948. It’s now part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's 1,200-acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.

Visitors can explore the ship from the 60-foot flying bridge to the engine room, sleeping quarters, and medical center below deck. The Battleship Texas Youth Overnight program gives youth groups a chance to experience a sleepover on the ship and see what life as a Navy sailor during World War II was like.

Battleship Texas is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission to the park is $12 for adults and children over age 12.

Battleship Texas State Historic Site
3523 Battleground Road
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 479-2431
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/battleship-texas
www.yelp.com/biz/battleship-texas-state-historic-site-la-porte

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