Best Restaurants in Houston by Shawn Singh
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Only have 24 hours in Houston? Here’s exactly where Shawn Singh would send you. 🍩 Breakfast — Shipley’s East end ☕️ Coffee — Luce 🌮 Lunch — Candente & Ninfa’s 🍖 BBQ — Pinkerton’s 🍸 Cocktails — Anvil Bar & Refuge Bar
About this guide
Shawn Singh is a restaurant curator (not a critic) based in Houston. He is a passionate local foodie supporting small businesses and informing about them.
Restaurants in this guide
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Shipley Do-Nuts
Shipley Do-Nuts offers a wide variety of classic glazed, cake, and filled donuts, along with savory kolaches, coffee, and other breakfast items.
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Luce Avenue Coffee Roasters-Garden Oaks
Specialty coffee roaster offering a wide range of espresso drinks, cold brew, and pour-overs, complemented by a selection of pastries, breakfast tacos, and avocado toast.
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Candente
Candente offers a modern take on Tex-Mex classics, specializing in wood-fired fajitas, queso, and a variety of margaritas and cocktails. The menu features traditional dishes with a refined touch.
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Pinkerton's Barbecue
Pinkerton's Barbecue offers classic Texas-style smoked meats, including brisket, ribs, and sausage, alongside traditional Southern sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad.
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Anvil
A renowned cocktail bar offering an extensive list of classic and innovative craft cocktails, complemented by a small selection of upscale bar snacks and appetizers.
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Ninfa's
Pioneering Tex-Mex restaurant famous for its sizzling fajitas, classic enchiladas, tacos, and margaritas, served with fresh, handmade tortillas.
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Refuge
Refuge offers an elevated take on Southern and New American cuisine, featuring refined dishes with a focus on quality ingredients and sophisticated presentation.