Best Mom and Pop Food in Houston?? Chinese, Burgers, Tacos, Etc.

Huh?

Are you joking?

You do know I follow this, right?

 

Here's Fatty's review on places that needn't a review.

Bib Burger V ? Never heard of the place. I've been to every Wards burger places. And I've tried every burger place in 10 years. 0

Tel-Wink: Much like the Tele Tubbies, they sucked. F-

Dot Coffee shop. I don't see the JoJo's fish window?!? F-

Timmy Chans? Meh. We all know it is better, but history made whitey enjoy chop suey, which we all think sucks, so who are wwe to judge?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5webrAZSBhY

 

taco nazo ftmfw.

 

Dot Coffee Shop is a neat place, but the food is meh. If you're down there between around 6am and 3pm, head down telephone road, just south of 610, and visit Frank's Grill. It's a real hole in the wall . . . probably has been there for more than 60 years. When you go inside, it looks like hell, but the food is great -- best hashbrowns anywhere.

 

Pete's Fine Meats 5509 Richmond Ave @ Chimney Rock

They have a great cheese steak sandwich. I love the Buffalo burgers.

It's run by the same family for decades. They work off the honor system, no ticket, when you pay your bill. You order what you want at the food counter, and walk up to the register and tell them what you ordered.

The older generation(mom and pop or grandpa/grandma?) is at the register, while the younger generation is cooking up food.

I love the place.

 

I didn't know that it had reopened. I used to love eating there as a kid when my grandparents lived in the area. They also have great milkshakes. I'll definitely have to stop by some time and check it out again.

 

My 2 favorite places to eat in Houston. Never had a bad meal at either place.

BBQ Inn on Crosstimbers

Best Fried Shrimp and Fried Chicken in Houston. Family owned since 46. People either love or hate the chicken fried steak though. Personally I find it middle of the road at best. Gravy is buttery which is very different but some people rave over it.

Pappy's Cafe on I-10

Best chicken fried steak in Houston (or Austin for that matter). Great French fries. Entire menu is good.

 

Awesome, used to go there all the time in HS in the early 90's, glad to know it's still there.

Ever had the cfs at Oussie's?

 

Hungry Farmer on Airline has the Best Fruit Punch Koolaid!!!!!!! Trust me, that's worth the visit alone.

 

I have and it's really good. Solid A and grade CFS very tough.

Where can I get a good CFS in Austin or the hill country? Since moving up this way last summer my search has been disappointing.

 

I gave up trying years ago. It's one of those things I refuse to order in a restaurant anymore because I always end up comparing it to what I or my relatives can cook at home. Inevitably it's a crazy-thin piece of meat with a crap-ton of batter on it. I make mine just about the exact opposite.

Example: I just thought of a place I love - never had their cfs but everything I've eaten there has been pretty good to very good - Hondo's in Fredericksburg. Looked up their menu & here's their cfs description: A 6oz. USDA Choice Sirloin Steak pounded thin to cover our platter, and double buttermilk battered..... That is just frikken wrong.

If you ever find one, let me know!

 

miller's cafe: burgers
chopstix; chinese on bunker hill and I10

 

For burgers I went to this place called Stantons grocers. It may sound like a shack. This is why it is good. Its in The Houston Press as the best burger place in the city. I dont know about best but it is real good and big.

On Chinese? Me and my wife love to go to Star Chinese buffet. This however is key info. There are many of them and none of them taste alike. So go to the one by Gulfgate Mall. It is fresh food and spicy kick to alot of menu items. They have fresh seafood and fresh dishes there. Very nice atmosphere.

For Cajun its obvious Pappaduex if you havnet tried it before. For more hole in the wall? I really dont chance many cajun hole in the walls. Wish someone would suggest a nice place for Gumbo to me as well.

 

not sure if serious. that place is always packed, but it's not because of the food. more because it's cheap and in a prime location.

 

Yeah I like that place though and its good food. It is packed but sometimes I like the freshness of the food. If you want bigger buffet? There is the China Garden which is also high on my favorites list. If you want more expensive? I suggest Todai for special occasions.

 

Happy all cafe. Cheap Montrose location. This place is better but its delivery and pickup mostly. Thats why i didnt mention it.

 

Look for taco trucks.

 

Tornado Burger