A quick trip to any South Texas neighborhood will reveal a number of restaurants claiming to specialize in this popular southern cuisine. It may surprise some to know that New Orleans is home to half the restaurants in the United States specializing in this tasty southern cuisine. In fact, according to one study, almost one in seven restaurants in Houston have taken root in the city’s historically black and Hispanic neighborhoods. But which restaurants offer the most delicious, authentic southern dishes?
The restaurant that springs to mind – when one thinks of South Texas cuisine is Tom Parker’s. This laid back seafood restaurant on Riverside near the Downtown Houston area makes fresh, delicious gulf shrimp a top priority. If you enjoy shrimp cocktail sauce, this is the restaurant for you, as it serves up a variety of interesting flavors such as teriyaki chicken, corn batter cakes, and the ever popular Ham Hocks.
Another must visit in Houston is the laid back Yodel’s – Founded in 1958, this beloved southern eatery is known for its scrumptious food, including many tasty recipes served with hollandaise sauce, rice crackers, and the all-time favorite green beans. Green beans are another favorite dish of many people in Houston, so make sure to order some, too. If you love cheese, this is the place for you.
The restaurant that probably makes Houston – the best food town outside of Dallas is Kirby’s Backyard BBQ. This old fashioned restaurant is known for its wide selection of southern dishes, but it also has a great atmosphere, and great customer service. Kirby’s is also the place to go if you are looking for some good home cooking for a family night out, as they have special nights of the week where you can get your favorite barbecue or late grandparents an extra plate of cheese.
If you are looking for a place to eat – that is not in a strip mall, check out Boaz’s Southern Kitchen. Boaz’s features award winning soul food and traditional cookbooks, as well as, “The Book of Soul Food” by Lisa Nichols. This is the place to go if you are looking for southern comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. There are board meetings weekly, as well as, special events like,” Karaoke nights,” “block parties,” and “band parties.”
If you love good southern fried chicken – then look no further than Bon Appetite! This is a charming restaurant that serves up some of the best fried chicken you have ever had. The chefs use fresh vegetables and tasty spices, as well as the finest pork chops available. Along with fried chicken, they serve up three types of Louisiana corn bread: teriyaki, gumbo, and the award winning “Bourbon BBQ” which is made from smoked pork chops and chicken.
If you love sweet potato pi –, then you should try Memories Restaurant. Memories is owned and operated by two women, sisters Peg and Mary Smith. They started this restaurant when Peg was pregnant with their first child. When the couple first laid eyes on the yams they knew they had found the recipe to be a perfect fit for their new family. “The girls were absolutely in love with the way the yams tasted,” recalled Peg Smith.
“The girls ordered the ham and rice, while my husband went to work preparing the macaroni and cheese.”
