Late Night Eats In Houston, Texas

late night eats in houston
Nikita
Nikita  
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Houston’s nightlife has a lot on offer for every taste. There are many dance clubs - a surefire high-energy experience, and cheerful laid-back pubs. Listening to some great live music at night is also a great way to beat the blues. Don’t miss out the legendary Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. There’s live piano music and you can sing along to your favorite songs - they love taking requests too! However, if you are often left wondering whether you would again have to opt for boring drive-through food if you are out late at night, Houston will have you sorted with great food and places to chill with your gang. Not compromising on the quality and taste, these food joints will satisfy all your culinary cravings till the wee hours of the morning. Check out our list of the best late night eats in Houston on the list below.

1. 1. El Rey Taqueria

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Source: Photo by user WhisperToMe used under CC0

El Rey Taqueria is a late night Mexican chain known for their fresh fast food at great prices. It serves up some amazing Cuban fare too, with fresh and healthy ingredients. El Rey means “the king” in Spanish and Taqueria means “Taco stand”. Its serves till midnight from Monday to Wednesday and till 3 am on Tuesday through Saturday.

El Rey Taqueria

Address: 910 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007, USA

Business hours: 7 am - 12 am Monday to Wednesday, 7 am - 3 am Tuesday through Saturday

Website: El Rey Taqueria

2. 2. Frank's Pizza

Posted by Frank's Pizza on Thursday, 15 February 2018

Pizza is the perfect companion for late nights - whether alone or with company. If these cheesy, greasy slices of heaven are just what you need during a midnight outing, Frank’s Pizza serves that and more. They have thin crust jumbo slices to-go, along with whole pies - New York style.

Frank's Pizza

Address: 417 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Business hours: Friday and Saturday 11am - 3 am, Sunday to Wednesday 11am - 10pm, Thursday 11am - 1am

Website: Frank’s Pizza

3. 3. The Burger Joint

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


The Burger Joint serves handcrafted burgers and hot dogs till late at night. They are open till 4 am on Friday and Saturday if your dinner plans turn into early breakfast ones. The specially sourced Texas beef and smooth shakes will have you craving for more. If milkshakes are not your thing, they serve a variety of draft beer and wines that will keep your spirits high.

The Burger Joint

Address: 2703 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Business hours: Sunday to Thursday 11am - 12am, Friday and Saturday 11am - 4am

Website: The Burger Joint

4. 4. Cantina Barba

Come hangout and have a few drinks!

Posted by Cantina Barba on Sunday, 20 May 2018

Tacos are a great late-night option to fill your tummy without the feeling of having consumed greasy, junk food. Cantina Barba whips up great varieties of tacos, beers, slushy cocktails, etc. The tacos are stuffed with a filling of grilled meats - seasoned and served in a no-frills package.

Cantina Barba

Address: 3701 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009, USA

Business hours: Sunday to Thursday 7am - 12am, Friday and Saturday 7am - 3am

Website: Cantina Barba

5. 5. Conservatory

Posted by Conservatory on Friday, 17 August 2018

Conservatory is a huge underground food hall with laid-back vibes and features a beer garden. The food hall features four food vendors with a variety of fares on offer. This 7,500-square-foot (697-square-meter) space was a former theatre and serves beer from a tap, in the beer garden.

Conservatory

Address: 1010 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Business hours: Sunday to Thursday 11am - 12am, Friday and Saturday 11am - 3am

Website: Conservatory

6. 6. Velvet Taco

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Velvet Taco serves over 20 varieties boundary-blurring tacos with fresh flavors - perfect for a midnight bite. The meat is slow roasted and the tortillas are hand made with care to ensure the utmost quality. The food really stands out with unusual and creative combinations.

Velvet Taco

Address: 4819 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007, USA

Business hours: Sunday to Wednesday 11am - 1am, Thursday 11am - 3am, Friday and Saturday 11am - 4am

Website: Velvet Taco

7. 7. BB's Cafe

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


BB’s Tex-Orleans is a New Orleans-themed cafe chain with a cajun-Mexicano twist. Their menu includes 15 kinds of P'boy and Cajun specialties like gumbo and seafood. This place should be your stop for some soul food at night.

BB's Tex-Orleans

Address: 2710 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Business hours:

Website: BB’s Tex-Orleans

8. 8. Ninja Ramen


Looks can surely be deceptive because this hole-in-the-wall place serves some mouthwatering ramen and creative cocktails named after ninjas. This ramen place is the favorite hangout spot for locals and the cozy vibe attracts people who drive in from other places as well. So, if you are craving some spicy noodles in the dead of the night, Ninja Ramen can be your savior.

Ninja Ramen

Address: 4219 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007, USA

Business hours: Sunday to Thursday 6 pm-2 am, Friday and Saturday 6pm-3am, Monday closed.

Website: Ninja Ramen

9. 9. Mai's Restaurant

Salt-Toasted Tofu. Battered and fried tofu, stir-fried with garlic, onion, bell pepper and jalapenos in a creamy coconut ginger sauce.

Posted by Mai's Restaurant on Thursday, 26 May 2011

This homely restaurant serving hot Vietnamese food opened its doors in 1978 and was named after the owner’s daughter, Mai. It means “golden flower” in Vietnamese and is a symbol of prosperity. Mai took over in 1990 and it reached the peak of its popularity under her supervision. The pho here was described as the best in America by Anthony Bourdain. A steaming bowl of pho from Mai’s will be your best bet if you are feeling a little hungover after your club hopping.

Mai's Restaurant

Address: 3403 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Business hours: Monday to Thursday 11am - 3am, Friday and Saturday 11am - 4am, closed on Sunday

Website: Mai’s Restaurant

10. 10. The Hay Merchant

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Don’t be fooled by the light and comfy environment of the place - this place is known to serve out of the box food for hungry souls. They serve a taco made with half a pig’s head, chicken fried steak, and a selection of potent craft beers. The “cease and desist burger” and the fried pig ears are a must try on their menu.

The Hay Merchant

Address: 1100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Business hours: Sunday to Wednesday 11am to 12am, Thursday to Saturday 11am to 2am

Website: The Hay Merchant

A satisfying late night eat

Houston offers a huge variety in its late-night offerings. From steaming Pho to greasy burgers to cheesy pizzas to a hip beer garden - you can have your pick every single night of the week. The diverse food culture of Houston will make sure there is something on offer for everyone. Going out late at night with your group of buddies to find a snack won’t be a problem anymore. Head straight to these places to satiate those midnight hunger pangs.

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