Food

Dining & Restaurants in Downtown Houston

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Pappacitos Cantina
Serving up succulent sizzling fajitas, chips and homemade salsa, traditional Tex-Mex favorites, as well as specialty ceviches and crudos.
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Location: Hilton Americas Lobby
Cost: $$

1600 Grille
Up-scale dining featuring locally-sourced seasonal fresh produce, plus Certified Angus Beef and Gulf seafood dishes prepared from scratch to guarantee farm-to-fork freshness.
Open: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location: Hilton Americas Lobby
Cost: $$-$$$

Starbucks
Featuring Starbucks® coffee, sandwiches, fresh pastries and healthy snacks for guests on the go.
Open: 6 am – 7 pm
Location: Hilton Americas Lobby
Cost: $

The Grove
Modern and elegant restaurant with lots of window and natural light, rooftop garden supplies and herbs for kitchen.
Open: 11 am – 9 pm
Location: 1611 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010
Cost: $$$

Phoenicia Specialty Foods
Specialty market with deli counter and daily hot-meal specials.
Open: 7 am – 9 pm
Location: 1001 Austin Street, Houston, TX 77010
Cost: $$

Andalucia Tapas Restaurant & Bar
Spanish establishment with traditional Spanish themed decor and flamenco dance performances
Open: 11 am – 10 pm M-F; 4 pm – midnight Sat; Closed Sunday
Location: 1201 San Jacinto Street, Suite 161, Houston, TX 77002
Cost: $$$

Kim Son Restaurant Downtown
Classic Vietnamese & Chinese dishes like egg rolls, soft shell crab & dumplings in a modest space.
Open: 11 am – 11 pm
Location: 2001 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77003
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Doozo Co.
Quick Chinese/Asian cuisine including dumplings, soups, spring rolls
Open: 11 am – 5 pm
Location: 1200 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 (in The Shops at Houston Center)
Cost: $

Pho Noodle Express
Noodle Shop featuring Vietnamese cuisine
Open: 11 am – 6 pm
Location: 1200 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010 (in The Shops at Houston Center)
Cost: $
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The Shops at Houston Center, Downtown

Food court options include Asian, Thai, Indian, Sandwiches, Barbecue, and Burgers

Open: Varies – generally open 11 am – 5 pm (Many are closed Sat-Sun)
Location: 1200 McKinney Street, Third Floor, Houston, TX 77010
Cost: $
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The Cajun Stop
Lively, Louisiana-flavored restaurant serving up Cajun-style seafood & po’ boys
Open: 10 am – 10 pm
Location: 2130 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77003
Cost: $$
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Springbok
Bi-level South African restaurant & sports pub offering a lively spot to dine & catch a rugby match.
Open: 11 am – midnight
Location: 711 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Cost: $$
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Per Person cost: $ = under $10 | $$ = $11-$25 | $$$ = $26-$50 | $$$$ = over $50