Mornings Kolaches: A Great Way to Start Your Morning

Mornings Kolaches is a named for a tasty pastry originating in Eastern Europe. Featuring flaky pastry and a selection of delicious fillings, Mornings Kolaches offers these delights and so much more at this quaint little establishment. Inside the store you are welcomed by the smell of the fresh baked bread that makes Mornings Kolaches stand out from the rest. First opening its doors in 1993, Mornings Kolaches now features five restaurants all serving delicious fresh baked pastries along with fresh brewed coffee. Mornings Kolaches offers many varieties of this tasty pastry, including savory concoctions featuring sausage and cheese. You can also have your kolache with eggs, bacon, cheese and many more fixings. The beef fajita offers a Tex-Mex version of this tasty dish, while the Italian is a spicy mix of meats and cheese. For something sweet try the cinnamon roll or one of the many fruit selections, like apricot, cherry, or peach.

Mornings Kolaches
2613 Underwood Road
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-0975
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El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant: Traditional Mexican Fare

For truly authentic Mexican fare El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant is the place. This is as close as you can come to a home cooked Mexican meal in a restaurant. Everything here is made fresh daily, from the delectable menudo to the signature sauces, available in mild flavors as well as a super hot concoction that is not for the faint of heart. El Ranchero even provides breakfast offerings. Breakfast plates feature a number of Mexican goodies in addition to eggs and potatoes. The breakfast tacos are made fresh to order and include sausage, ham, chorizo, as well as many more tasty fillings. For lunch or dinner choose from El Ranchero’s unbelievable assortment of quality fare. This includes the fajita dinner with your choice of steak or chicken, chile relleno featuring peppers stuffed with beef and lightly fried, and the pork tamale dinner smothered with gravy.  

El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
308 West Main Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-7461
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Village Pizza & Seafood: Quick and Tasty Pizza Shop Fare

Village Pizza & Seafood has some of the best grub in town. This is a no frills establishment most popular for take out, allowing visitors to get their fantastic fare quick and easy. Don’t let the emphasis on convenience fool you, as everything on the menu is made from quality ingredients. Specialty pizzas include grilled chicken, steak, or a veggie variety, and you can feel free to create your own custom pie by choosing some of Village Pizza’s awesome toppings. There are a number of both cold and hot subs, including the classic oyster po’ boy, toasted meatball and cheese, as well as the BLT and fried chicken filet. All pasta here is served fresh and tasty, and seafood includes everything from shrimp to succulent clam strips. For dessert pick up one of Village Pizza’s delectable cake selections.

Village Pizza & Seafood
1128 South Broadway Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-7007
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Bullritos: Quick and Easy Tex-Mex Fare

Bullritos offers La Porte diners quick and tasty Tex-Mex fare. Founder Russell Ybarra has been in the culinary business since 1993, and his experience shows in Bullritos’s crack stuff and stellar menu of awesome Mexican inspired dishes. Proving that fast food doesn’t have to be the same old same old, Bullritos offers diners a variety of great Tex-Mex dishes that are fully customizable. Bullritos allows you to design your very own Mexican dish, from burritos to bowls, from tacos to salads. You choose the meat, rice, beans, cheese, and even salsa. Bullritos also offers fresh made guacamole and chips. With generous portions, Bullritos is great for a hearty lunch or dinner. 

Bullritos
2617 Underwood Drive
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 842-7900
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Mainly Drinks: Drinks and More

Mainly Drinks offers a little something to every diner. While the name implies an emphasis on liquid concoctions, there is also a great selection of food thanks to executive Chef Robert Hicks. Mainly Drinks offers so many great teas and coffees, as well as many fantastic micro brews and boutique wines. Lunch and dinner services abound with so many great selections you may find it hard to choose. Ceviche includes citrus marinated shrimp and tuna dressed in spicy plum sauce. The sausage sampler plates offer a heartier selection of pre meal eats, while the cheese plate pairs beautifully with a great bottle of wine. Sandwiches and wraps feature all kinds of goodies, from fire roasted veggies to spicy chicken salad, while flat bread pizzas feature an array of gourmet goodies atop crispy flat bread. Entrees include tilapia stuffed with spinach and roasted red pepper, while the beef tenderloin is topped with a mushroom demi-glace.

Mainly Drinks
223 West Main Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 867-1700
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Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen: Classic Mexican Cuisine and More

Since 1993 Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen has been in the business of tasty Mexican cuisine. Gringo’s offers La Porte diners a menu full of classic Mexican dishes featuring fresh and tasty ingredients. From the super friendly staff to excellent dishes, you are sure to fall in love with all Gringo’s has to offer. Happy hour specials include many fantastic drink specials, including margaritas, draft beers, and many fantastic small plates perfect for dining at the bar. These include barbecue pork quesadillas with a great smoky flavor, mini empanadas with your choice of meat, and a sampler platter of Mexican favorites. Entrees at Gringo’s feature just as many good eats. House favorites include fish tacos with chipotle mayo, Andouille sausage in a tasty sauce served on a grilled chicken breast, and roasted peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef. There are even a few non-Mexican items, including fried chicken breasts, juicy burgers, and the so-called Amazon wrap replete with chicken and fresh veggies. 

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
2631 Underwood Road
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-7424
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Tony’s Barbecue & Steak House: Southern Classics on the Grill

Tony’s Barbecue & Steak House is a family owned and operated barbecue establishment featuring some of the best barbecue in town. Featuring fresh ingredients and home cooked sauces, Tony’s special touches that make it stand out from your standard barbecue establishment. Think tasty, slow cooked meats slathered in savory sauces and accompanied by delicious down home sides. Individual dinners and family meals are available, as well as meat by the pound. These selections include brisket, pork ribs, smoked ham, sausage, and many more delectable eats. Dinners include two delicious side orders as well as homemade rolls. Side orders at Tony’s include dirty rice, baked beans, onion rings, potato salad, and many more delicious dishes. Tony’s top specialties include steak and quail dinner with your choice of potato preparation, or fried shrimp with fries and side salad. Tony’s also features great sandwiches, such as the ribeye steak, po’ boy, and link sausage.

Tony's Barbecue & Steak House
2219 Underwood Road
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-8669
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