Spend an afternoon browsing at Market Street, an outdoor shopping center with a downtown feel right in The Woodlands.

Window shop at upscale and specialty stores like Tiffany's, Lululemon, Tommy Bahamas Michael Kors, and J. Crew. Many shoppers enjoy people watching while indulging in ice cream from Red Mango or Cold Stone Creamery. There are plenty of full service dining options as well including Cru Wine Bar, Jasper's, and Grotto.

On warm days, the kid-friendly splash park attracts families, and as the days turn cooler Market Street exudes holiday charm with lights, decorated trees, creative window displays, and even horse drawn carriage rides!

Market Street
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-4774
www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com/default
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Salata is a restaurant where you can build yourself a wrap or salad from a flavorful array of super-fresh ingredients. The salad option features several lettuce choices, plus fresh veggies, fruits, nuts and cheeses. Add on one of their signature dressings and some bread, and you’ve got yourself a healthy meal. Chicken or seafood can also be added in flavors like Spicy Chipotle, Herb Marinated, or Pesto.

Wraps have the same ingredient options and come with chips. Yummy soups include Broccoli, Tomato Basil and Tortilla. Got gluten allergies? No problem, they can create a tasty sans-gluten meal. You can also take home a bottle of their salad dressings that include Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch, Ginger Lime, and Chipotle Ranch.

Salata is open every day in The Woodlands.

Salata
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 465-0775
www.salata.com
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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

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