The 38 Best Restaurants in Houston, Fall 2025
The saying goes that diners can travel the world without leaving Houston. The sheer diversity of the city, home to some of the largest immigrant populations in the country, means its culinary scene is a true smorgasbord of foodways and flavors — and trying to experience it all can be daunting.
That’s where the Eater 38 comes in. This map is intended to answer the eternal question of where you should dine in Space City and highlight the vital restaurants that make up its core. But a constantly evolving dining scene also means this list can’t stay the same forever. Each quarter, Eater Houston updates the 38 to better reflect the changes — and mainstays — in its tapestry. For the fall, Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers, Neo and the defunct Riel have rotated out, making way for noteworthy additions like Huynh Restaurant, Candente, and Brisket & Rice to reflect a few more Houston classics.
In this latest refresh, we’ve included even more relevant info for diners, including price ranges for each destination — from $ indicating quick, inexpensive meals with dishes largely under $10 to $$$ for places where entrees exceed $30.
Without further ado, go forth and explore Houston’s most intriguing uni, juiciest brisket, most comforting roti canai, classic Viet-Cajun cuisine, and much, much more. Looking for Houston’s hottest new restaurants? Check out the Eater Heatmap. For all the latest Houston dining intel, subscribe to Eater Houston’s newsletter.
