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Calling all rock hounds and mineral enthusiasts! The Katy Rock Shop is your one-stop destination for everything from Green River fish fossils and smoky quartz crystals to polished Brazilian agate slabs and geodes.

Give yourself time to leisurely admire the shop's impressive collection of display-quality specimens before deciding what to take home with you. Do you want a few simple, easy-to-identify mineral specimens to nurture a child's interest in geology? Try looking in the shop's designated kids' corner. Are you looking for a special, one-of-a-kind gift for an experienced mineral hunter? Ask the staff for advice on a unique collector's piece. Maybe you're just looking for a custom piece of beautiful jewelry. Have fun examining the wide range of gemstones on display.

Whatever your need, you can be sure that the friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Katy Rock Shop will be happy to advise you and help you find just the right rock.

Katy Rock Shop
535 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-4733
www.katyrockshop.com
www.yelp.com/biz/katy-rock-shop-katy

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When you need a taco and margarita fix, Lupe Tortilla hits the spot, according to regulars. This Katy restaurant serves traditional, slow braised barbacoa tacos, fresh grilled mahi-mahi with roasted red pepper butter, and everything in between. Some menu items come directly from Mexican cuisine, though the most of the menu leans more toward Tex Mex flavors and preparations. Yelp reviewers say the beef fajitas are especially good, and they arrive at your table sizzling hot with guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled poblano, and cheddar cheese, and the restaurant's tortilla soup is a local favorite.

The service is fast and friendly, and the dining room is brightly painted in teal and white, with an eclectic mix of sombreros, aloe plants, and kerosene lanterns artfully arranged along the walls. The atmosphere is good for a casual dinner with friends and family and for large groups gathering to celebrate a birthday, graduation, or other special event.

Lupe Tortilla
703 West Grand Parkway South
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-2322
www.lupetortilla.com/locations.php
www.yelp.com/biz/lupe-tortilla-katy-2

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