Houston Heights

Where to Eat, Stay and Play while in the Heights

The Heights neighborhood, northwest of downtown Houston, offers soccer fans a welcoming mix of historic charm and lively local culture. The historic area is filled with beautiful old homes, friendly streets for walking, and unique shops on 19th Street. Visitors can enjoy tasty food at local restaurants, check out live music at The Heights Theater or White Oak Music Hall, and visit the farmers market on the weekends. It’s a great spot to stroll, shop for vintage items, and see Houston’s local culture.​

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Where to Eat

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Truth BBQ

Gatlin's Barbecue and Catering

There's something quite inviting about this small Heights barbecue joint. Maybe it's the family atmosphere, with multiple members of the Gatlin family contributing in the kitchen…

Truth BBQ

Truth BBQ is a meat-eater’s haven in the Heights starring Texas favorites: meat and comforting sides. Visitors have been known to make the trek from other Texas cities to the small…

Pinkerton's Barbecue

You can’t do better for true Hill Country barbecue in Houston than this sweet southern spot on Airline Drive. Pinkerton's Barbecue takes a time worn approach, their meats, smoked…

Kolache Shoppe - Heights

There are few things Houstonians love more than kolaches. By definition, a kolache is a pastry that has sausage, meat or another type of filling in its center, but in H-Town the…

Agnes and Sherman

Chef Nick Wong, known for his time at Houston’s beloved UB Preserv and New York’s Momofuku, is back—and this time, he’s telling a deeply personal story through food. His new…

Local Foods - Heights

Fans of Benjy Levit’s wildly popular Local Foods were excited when the restaurateur opened a Heights location in early 2018. The Heights location in the Mercantile features an…

Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe

One of Houstonian's most beloved Tex-Mex eateries brings Mexican food to new heights at three locations across the city. Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe (pronounced Tayo-tea-wah-con) is a…

Where to Stay

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Things to Do

Whether you're traveling here for business, looking for an exciting day trip or weekend getaway or embarking on a family…