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Hilton Americas-Houston invites you to celebrate its 20th anniversary

By VisitHouston on Dec. 08, 2023

Hilton Americas-Houston, Houston's largest hotel, is celebrating its 20 th anniversary in December and invites you to be part of its ‘20 Days of Giving’ extravaganza that started on December 4. Follow Hilton Americas-Houston on Instagram and Facebook and you could win great prizes. Opened in December 2003, this iconic Downtown hotel -connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center via skywalk and adjacent to Discovery Green Park- added a world of amenities and luxuries for anyone visiting…

Sun’s Out, Buns Out: Happy National Hamburger Day!

By VisitHouston on May. 19, 2023

With the sun out this summer, it’s only right that you celebrate with your buns out! Hamburger buns that is. To celebrate this traditional American favorite, be sure to visit some of your favorite local restaurants for National Hamburger Day on May 28 with some delicious entrees that you won’t want to miss. Don’t eat beef? No problem! Make sure to also check out their vegan and veggie options. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The…

A dozen donuts with different glazes and toppings viewed from above.

8 Reasons Why Donuts Are Better in Houston

By VisitHouston on Jul. 03, 2022

Donuts. What a beautiful creation they are. It's like dessert for breakfast. They come in dozens of variations, are beautiful enough to post pictures of, and of course, they taste amazing. Almost every Texan has been to Shipleys, but there are dozens of exquisite specialty shops in and around Houston. Many of these shops have their own unique flair, so you will have to decide what matters most to you. We’ve put together a small list to help you get started on the quest for your new favorite…

7 of the Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Houston

By VisitHouston on Mar. 11, 2022

Craving Tex-Mex? You won’t be disappointed in Houston. For more than 100 years, the cuisine has held a special place in the city’s culinary scene, making it one of the first items visitors seek out when they are in town. Want to know where to find the best puffy tacos, nachos, fajitas and margaritas? 1. Irma's Original 2. Armandos 3. Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe 4. El Tiempo Cantina 5. Molina’s Cantina 6. Ninfa's on Navigation 7. Tacos a Go Go Read on to learn more about our top picks. Irma's…

Top Chef Selects Houston to Host Season 19

By VisitHouston on Sep. 21, 2021

With a focus on celebrating culture and diversity, the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning culinary competition Top Chef selects Houston (ranked the nation’s most diverse city) for its series’ 19 th season. The series, produced by Magical Elves, will premiere on Bravo in 2022. A new batch of talented chefs will be challenged all over the city, and host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and judge Gail Simmons will all be back to crown the next Top Chef . Hosting Top Chef is a prime example…

Guest Blog: Saint Arnold Beer Garden

By VisitHouston on Mar. 04, 2021

HEY, Y’ALL! It’s us, Saint Arnold Brewing Company taking over this blog on Visit Houston. We have a pretty important thing we need your help with. 🙏 Our beloved Saint Arnold Beer Garden is up for USA TODAY’s award for Best Beer Garden in America. We know we should win, and you know we should win, but it’s probably a good idea to let everyone else know why we should win… so, that’s basically why we’re writing this lil blog entry. Hope you see it and drop us a vote. #love Who are we? Or…

Supporting Black-Owned Business in Houston

By VisitHouston on Feb. 05, 2021

Protests are an essential part of implementing change, but they are just one of many ways to be an ally to the black community. Another impactful way you can aid in lifting up the black community is supporting local black-owned businesses. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a round-up of some of the many local businesses here in Houston that you can support to make a difference: Restaurants The Breakfast Klub 3711 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002 Midtown View this post on…

How You Can Help Hurricane Laura Victims

By VisitHouston on Aug. 27, 2020

We are so fortunate that Houston was spared from the destruction of Hurricane Laura, but Southeast Texas and Louisiana did not fare well and were hit with a Category 4 storm. Are you looking for ways to lend a helping hand to our neighbors? Here’s how you can give back and make difference for those affected by the Hurricane Laura. The Houston Food Bank Houstonians can help volunteer sort product and pack boxes at their center, located at 535 Portwall St, Houston, Texas 77029. Houston Food Bank…

Celebrating Extraordinary Houston Women

By VisitHouston on Aug. 20, 2020

From ingenious dreamers to creative problem solvers, some of Houston’s best and brightest are women who have helped not only give birth to this city, but who have also been essential in making Houston and the world better. In honor of the centennial anniversary of women's right to vote, we are highlighting the contributions of some of the city's extraordinary women--past and present--who are pioneers, community leaders, and culinary and cultural moguls. Irma Galvan Irma Gonzalez Galvan was…

Sizzling Fajita Roundup

By VisitHouston on May. 28, 2020

Fajitas are without a doubt a Houston staple with a long, delicious history in the Lone Star State. But where can you find Houston’s best fajitas, worthy of a drive across town to satiate your craving? Let’s check out some of the Bayou City’s most popular, crave-worthy bites of skirt steak. El Tiempo 2814 Navigation Blvd. Houston, TX 77003, East of Downtown Started by the same family who established next-door Ninfa’s on Navigation, El Tiempo continues to serve “Mama Ninfa’s-inspired” recipes…

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