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Lupe Tortilla: Bite Into Your Tex Mex Fare Favorites

November 18, 2014 by

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
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Rosa’s Pizza: Not Your Average Pizzeria in Katy

November 11, 2014 by

Rosa's Pizza is a low-key, family-owned pizzeria offering delicious food at a great value. Several Yelp reviewers call Rosa's the best pizza in Katy, and once you eat here you just might agree.

Toppings include all the classics—pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms—and Rosa's offers a handful of specialty pizzas that give you a more gourmet experience. The Four Seasons pizza, for example, combines prosciutto, black olives, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes, while the Alfredo pizza uses alfredo sauce for its base. The New York style pizzas come in four different sizes, ranging from 12 to a whopping 19 inches, so you'll be able to order just the right amount. Don't forget that Rosa's serves more than just pizza. Try the manicotti stuffed with cheese and herbs, or opt for the lightly breaded veal parmigiana served with a bed of pasta and tomato sauce for a dinner you’ll really enjoy.

Rosa's Pizza is open Tuesdays through Sundays. Beer and wine are also available for purchase.

Rosa's Pizza
510 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-3500
rosaspizzeriatx.com
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Brooks’ Place: Some of Houston’s Favorite Barbecue Comes From a Trailer!

October 21, 2014 by

Although Texas has more barbecue restaurants than you can count, Houston’s Brooks’ Place was voted in the top 50 barbecue spots in the entire state. The restaurant recently relocated from its original Katy location to a larger trailer in Cypress, but the tried-and-true recipes are still just as delicious.

All of Brooks' menu items are cooked on an authentic smoker just like barbecue is meant to be prepared. Specialty meats—like beef brisket, racks of ribs, and smoked or fried turkey—are served either platter-style or on a sandwich, but no matter how you eat it, the meat is always perfectly juicy and packed with mouthwatering barbecue flavors. Sides dishes change from week to week, but they include traditional favorites like baked beans, potato salad, or spicy Creole okra.

All of Brooks’ Place’s foods are also available to cater a party or large event, so you can share this authentic barbecue fare with friends and family.

Brooks' Place
18020 FM 529
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 893-1682
www.brooksplacebbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/brooks-place-cypress

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Landy’s Seafood: Taste, Laugh, Live in Katy

October 14, 2014 by

Since the first Landry's Seafood opened its doors in 1947, this legendary restaurant has specialized in Gulf Coast cuisine and hospitality. In fact, it's easy to see why the restaurant's catchphrase is "taste, laugh, live" because the Landry's staff strives to make each meal an experience to remember.

The Katy location holds true to this ideal. As you head inside you'll pass underneath the "taste, laugh, live" slogan on the marquee-style sign over the door, and quickly be seated at your table. You might start your meal with firecracker shrimp, which are tempura-fried and then glazed with a creamy sweet chili sauce. For an entree, consider one of the restaurant's signature dishes, like grilled flounder stuffed with crab and crawfish in a chive-lemon butter sauce, or go for the basil crusted tilapia topped with shrimp caprese.

Whatever you order you can be sure it will be expertly prepared in the kitchen and then served with care by the attentive and friendly staff.

Landry's Seafood
22215 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-0452
www.landrysseafood.com
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Black Walnut Cafe: Fast Casual Food for Breakfast

September 16, 2014 by

Black Walnut Cafe offers a fast casual dining experience that you won't want to miss. This Katy area eatery is clean, bright and cheerful, and the staff is very service-oriented. Of course, the food is great, too, and breakfast is especially popular at Black Walnut.

You'll find half a dozen different versions of eggs benedict on the menu, all of which are highly praised by Yelp reviewers. You can go the traditional route with two poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise served over an English muffin, or you can try something fun and unusual, like the bacon cheeseburger benedict, which adds mini burgers and American cheese to form two small egg-topped burgers in an English muffin bun. Lunch and dinner favorites at Black Walnut include simple, tasty dishes like chipotle chicken over pasta and a turkey club sandwich served on a buttery, flaky croissant.

Black Walnut Cafe
23233 Cinco Ranch Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 371-2233
blackwalnutcafe.com/locations/houston-locations/cinco-ranch-katy/
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Seafood on the Geaux: Cajun Fare Straight from the Source

August 19, 2014 by

If you’re looking for taste of authentic Cajun fare in the Houston area, Katy’s Seafood on the Geaux is a one-stop shop for fast food that will satisfy your craving. This traditional Cajun restaurant operates with a drive-through service for added convenience, and although it doesn’t have a sit-down dining room, each dish takes just as delicious once you get it home.

Seafood on the Geaux’s crawfish is brought in fresh from the ponds of Louisiana, and the Cajun owners use years of expertise and tradition to create every dish. Shrimp po'boy, chicken and sausage gumbo, fried seafood platters, and zesty cole slaw are some of most-loved items on the well-edited menu, and the restaurant’s homemade tartar sauce is its specialty. Seafood on the Geaux even offers catering services if you want to create a unique menu for an upcoming event.

Seafood on the Geaux opens at 11 a.m. daily.

Seafood on the Geaux
979 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 398-3003
www.seafoodonthegeaux.com
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Ephesus Mediterranean Grill: Turkish Food in Katy

July 15, 2014 by

Ephesus Mediterranean Grill is a Turkish restaurant in Katy serving fresh and flavorful dishes. Regulars rave about the juicy and flavorful kebabs, which are available in gyro, lamb, chicken, filet, and more. All kebabs are char-grilled and served with onion, tomato, green pepper, and red cabbage on a bed of white rice.

Also popular are the stuffed cabbage rolls: cabbage leaves stuffed with ground lamb, rice, and herbs, which are stewed with tomato sauce served with a side of yogurt and fresh vegetables. For lunch, choose from red lentil soup or shepherd salad with a hot entree, drink, soup or salad with two cold appetizers and a drink—for $8.95.

Take-out and delivery are available, too. Reservations are accepted.

Ephesus Mediterranean Grill
510 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-4777
www.ephesusgrill.com
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Order the Crunchy Roll at Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen

May 20, 2014 by

Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen is a sushi restaurant located in Katy. The menu is extensive, offering a wide selection of sushi rolls, fresh sashimi, Bento boxes, and more Japanese dishes. The sushi rolls are always fresh, modern, and inventive. If the options overwhelm you, don’t worry: There are photos of the sushi rolls, and the staff is knowledgeable and will answer your questions.

Regulars rave about the Crunchy Roll and Tony Roll. The lunch menu offers several specials, like the two- and three-roll combo. During happy hour, sushi and sashimi are on special. Sushi Hana is always busy, so you might have a few minutes’ wait. Prices are reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly. Take-out is available, and reservations are accepted.

Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen
1638 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 395-8899
www.sushihanakaty.com/
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Barbecue Is Done Right at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que

April 15, 2014 by

Buy groceries, fill up the car with gas, and eat some 'cue all in one place: Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que in Katy. Since 1989, Rudolph (Rudy) Aue has been bringing fresh and flavorful barbecue to Texas.

Expect moist and juicy meat like brisket, ribs, pork loin, chopped beef, and sausage. Two sauces are offered to drench on your meat: Rudy’s Bar-B-Que Sause and Sissy Sause. Classic sides include creamed corn, coleslaw, potato salad, and corn on the cob. Be sure to save room for dessert, as they have a variety of sweet treats, like banana pudding, pecan pie, and peach cobbler.

There’s always a long line, but it moves fast. Check the website for more news, online ordering, and more information. Take-out, catering, and group meals are available. Free Wi-Fi is offered.

Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que
21799 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77450
(832) 772-7242
www.rudysbbq.com/page/home
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Orleans Seafood Kitchen: Taste of the Bayou

March 18, 2014 by

If you’re craving a taste of down-home Louisiana cuisine, stop by Katy's Orleans Seafood Kitchen for all the spice you can handle. The rich, flavorful Cajun cuisine here is second to none, with a menu full of classic recipes. This is a very casual restaurant with no table service – you walk in, order at the counter and when your food is done you walk up and get it. This isn’t fast food, though – everything is prepared to order at the highest level of quality.

The menu is overflowing with classic Louisiana specialties, and regulars rave about the offerings. Start with the crawfish pistolette, a soft French roll stuffed with crawfish etouffee, or an order of fried alligator. For entrees, the jambalaya is spectacular, and you can always go old-school with a steaming plate of fresh-boiled crawfish. Their po' boy sandwiches are also frequently praised.

Orleans Seafood Kitchen
20940 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 646-0700
http://www.orleansseafoodkitchen.com/
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