Pappasito's Cantina
Neighborhood: IAH Airport Area

3950 S Terminal Rd
#4
Houston, TX 77032

Lisa S. writes: While waiting in the Houston airport, this was a natural choice.  Surrounded by Sabbarro-esque pizza joints and Panda Express, the open air grill lures in the passerby.  Literally.  You can't walk into the food court without smelling the delicious…

Tenshi Sushi & Japanese Noodle

10511 Jones Rd
Houston, TX 77065

Cindy L. writes: I agree with John B.  The sushi deserves 3.5 stars, but the waitress seemed confused and flustered.  We went on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch so it was nearly empty, but she just couldn't get it together!  They do advertise a happy hour, but…

Pappasito's Cantina
Neighborhood: South Main

2515 South Loop W
Houston, TX 77054

Patrick B. writes: The chips and salsa were absolutely fantastic, but that may have been because I was starving when we walked in. The margeritas were sweeter than jesus and lacking in the booze department. The food was pretty good, but after 4 baskets of chips there…

Two Ninety Nine Haircut
Neighborhood: Alief

12526 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072

Oxen -. writes: Hey, you get what you pay for!

Velvet Melvin Pub
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

3303 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77098

Katie F. writes: Once called The Velvet Elvis, the Melvin is quite a dive.  But that's why it's fun!  I can walk there, so maybe I'm biased.  Nonetheless, it gets 4 stars in my book for the sole reason that it has a drink called the panty dropper.  Who can argue with…

El Gallo Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Spring Branch

2116 Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77080

Kari W. writes: El Gallo is the epitome of a classic Mexican food restaurant.  It's not a big chain restaurant with silly slogans, lots of noise or any of that rot.  It's a simple, quiet, well-kept and modestly appointed place with excellent food and excellent…

Today's Fashion & Shoes
Neighborhood: Gulfton

5725 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77081

Kitty G. writes: Lots of stuff here: clothing, shoes, cosmetics, kids garments, wigs, accessories.

Too bad none of which fits my taste. Most are for the low budget style clueless random walk-ins.

The salesgirls are nice & helpful though.

Gravitas
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

807 Taft St
Houston, TX 77019

Hank G. writes: I thought it would cost a bit more because of the free valet service... during lunch! Turns out, it was moderately priced and offered a good choice of $3 glasses of wine. I had two Malbecs... yummy.

Andrea and I ordered the Shaved Calamari. It was the…

Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

9400 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77063

Trevor B. writes: OK, on the topic of Ethiopian food, raise your hand if you have:

A.  Heard someone make a comment akin to "food in Ethiopia?" or "what do they serve, dirt?"

B.  Made a comment/joke similar to those above?

If you are "A", please join me in rolling my…

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: West University

6205 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77005

Kristen S. writes: This used to be THE hot French cafe in Houston.  Now it feels more like a French cafeteria.  What happened??

The Black Swan
Neighborhood: Rice Military

Omni Hotel
4 Riverway
Houston, TX 77056

Kristin R. writes: The early 90s were in full effect here- from the music to the clothes. All 3 stars go to the group of Abercrombie and Fitch-hot 21 year olds and the cowboys.

Being from coastal California, I've never really seen real live cowboys before! So exotic!

Panchito

George Bush Intercontinental
Houston, TX 77246

Gstar K. writes: 2breakfast burritos surprisingly yummy, filling, & way more preferred then next door blah choice: McNopoly, er, I mean, McDonald's. Even regular average egg mcmuffin was extravagant w/out the combo option.

Situated in an airport named after a…

Joe's Crab Shack
Neighborhood: Downtown

11900 I 10 E
Houston, TX 77002

Anthony J. writes: I actually hit up the Faqua location..

Couple things...the server and bartender introduced themselves by name...which is nice...the then shook my hand..which is also nice...if you brought Purell...  I know what goes on in restaurants, and I don't need…

Hido Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Willowbrook

17395 State Hwy 249
Houston, TX 77064

Cindy L. writes: If you asked me to sum up this place in one word, it would be:

SALTY.

Everything was salty....except possibly the fish itself, and rice.  I am extremely thirsty still.  Good thing the waiters were good about filling up my water glass.  

I got the…

Ernie's On Banks
Neighborhood: Museum District

1010 Banks St
Houston, TX 77006

c t. writes: Small. Quiet. Average bathroom. ratty pool table. arcade bowling. Friendly bartenders. Real Juke box.
Those were my initial impressions of coming here a handful of times.
They've adopted a cheetah from yon houston zoo, and love our Stros. It's just so…

Issues Magazine Store
Neighborhood: Montrose, Upper Kirby

3425 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Lisa A. writes: Seems to me it would be hard to have an issue with Issues Magazine Store (unless, of course, your issue is parking and then I'd suggest parking on a street in the surrounding neighborhood and walking over to the store). It's the most well-stocked…

Texas Roadhouse

13345 Fm 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77065

Den M. writes: Being a chain restaurant, Texas Roadhouse had pritty good Texas Bar-B-Q. The rolls were good but once you spread the cinnimon butter on that sucker it was mouth watering. I think that was the highlight of my meal. Had a ribeye steak and rib combo w/…

Engine Room
Neighborhood: Downtown

1515 Pease St
Houston, TX 77002

Albert N. writes: Closed, as of July 31, 2008, according to their MySpace page.

Chapultepec Lupita
Neighborhood: Montrose, Museum District, Fourth Ward

813 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006

Raygan K. writes: Chapultepec is a great place to hit at 3 AM. It's pretty standard Tex-Mex fare, but they have a pretty expansive (not expensive!) menu for a late night place. The tortilla soup is a particular favorite. They also have a huge variety of flavored…

Foxy Nails

4010 Fairmont Pkwy Ste 109
Pasadena, TX 77504

Jolyn R. writes: It's been a while since I went there, and there's good reason! Wasn't real comfortable, felt rushed through my nails.

Village Pizza and Seafood

3910 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77504

Jolyn R. writes: Good subs, pizza, lasagna, and bread, but it's more of a delivery/take out place.

Fashion Bug

3800 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77504

Jolyn R. writes: I've been to this boutique a couple of times, mostly for gifts for my younger sis, since they have more "junior" clothing over women's. But good prices and cute tops.

The Flat
Neighborhood: Montrose

1701 Commonwealth St
at Haddon
Houston, TX 77006

Christine M. writes: this was one of the first places i actually went out to during my first trip out to houston. i went on a monday night and there was something special going on so it was packed but the music was dope...they were playing some old school hip hop, funk,…

After 5
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9888 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

Shao-Tai W. writes: After 5 is really a misnomer since it doesn't actually open until 8:30pm.  I believe they're also closed on Tuesdays.  This karaoke bar is exactly the type of place you'd expect to find in Chinatown - the hours limited, the A/C barely on, the lights…

Blockbuster Videos
Neighborhood: Memorial

12502 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024

Sophia H. writes: This place has all the latest movies and games.
But, sometimes I wanna see the classics.
And they just don't have them.
This place is just not happening, like it use to be.
Barley anyone goes.
Their prices are expensive, to rent movies.

Knuckleheads Neighborhood Sports Bar
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

2655 Winrock Blvd
Houston, TX 77057

Jolyn R. writes: Pretty large for a neighborhood bar. They have foosball, darts, and a couple pool tables. But the real entertainment was the crowd- real diverse, and good people watching. The drinks were crowd and cheap (great combo!!). They even have one of thos…

Bikini Beach
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

1185 Nasa Pkwy
at Gulf Fwy
League City, TX 77573

Jolyn R. writes: Good dance club. 18 and up and so not exactly an "upscale" club but lots of fun!
Update- Every Saturday night at 10 p.m. join 104.1 KRBE for beer, babes and waves at Bikini Beach on Tanglewilde as 104.1 KRBE broadcasts live 'til 2 a.m.  There's 2…

Dave & Buster's
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Gulfton

6010 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057

Adam O. writes: So we had a fun night out there for my sister's birthday (23rd birthday, not 12th...) and I have to say it was really fun.  Now that I am over 21, places like this get infinitely better.

It is age?  Is it wisdom?  Is it appreciation for the finer…

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

16200 Highway 3
Houston, TX 77058

Will H. writes: Good location, nice people--but the phone number they advertise is incorrect.  Some poor guy gets calls day and night at 281-218-0075.  Don't call that number.

Durango's Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

939 Nasa Pkwy
Houston, TX 77058

Bobbi B. writes: OK but its near Johnnie Tamale which totally is the best Mexican.

Things Remembered
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

19400 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77058

Bobbi B. writes: Nice Executive gifts or for a home office, wedding, anniversary and they engrave on the spot.

Lane Bryant Baybrook Mall Store
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

19400 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77058

Katherine F. writes: The store has gotten much better since they've redesigned it. The clothes are alright, but not great. It's a great place to go for tall folks to go for plus size jeans, though.

The staff is very friendly, too.

Euro International Salon
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

18135 Egret Bay Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

Bobbi B. writes: It used to have only one colorist for the whole shop and I hate that at any salon because everyone leaves with the same colors !!!!  I love unique blends per person, per hair dresser.  

The stylists are pretty good.

Suzie's Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

965 E Nasa Rd 1
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: Sweet lady.

Hector's Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

20784 I Hwy 45
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: Closed but was pretty good.

Hooters of Nasa
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

20790 S I Hwy 45
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: Ladies, dont put yourself through this embarrasment.

I am a mother of daughters and a woman.   I went with a group and was so disturbed by the old men and young men googling women's breast, legs and rears while thier wives sat and watched.  I was very…

Pier 1 Imports
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

1020 W Nasa Rd 1
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: Not the same as I used to like.  When Pier one first opened, it was exciting to see all the unusual imports and you could buy for cheap.  Placemats, napkin rings, plates, brass, furniture, etc.

Now, this has become too Zen and too expensive and no…

Crispy Creme Donuts
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

510 W Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: Closed because Texas people dont like Crispy Donuts, or Cream Donuts.  
We only know Cake Do Nuts or Fried Do Nuts.

Shipleys is what we like or Duncan Do Nuts.  Who would even invent a crispy Do nut ?????  YUCK.

Saltgrass Steak House
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

20241 I Hwy 45
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: Well the lunch menu has completely changed my mind. I love the lunches here and the prices are nice.

If you like prime rib and dont want to eat it late... the lunch prime rib is perfect and its not too big so you wont feel stuffed.  They have other…