Chinese Star
Neighborhood: Third Ward

4725 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77004

Kristen S. writes: I ate lots of meals here while I was a college student.  It was definitely not quality dining, but it fed me (and that's saying a lot, if you know how much I eat).  Affordable, filling, and predictable.  You always knew exactly what you were gonna…

Thai Spice Buffet II
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

2520 S. Voss
at Westheimer
Houston, TX 77057

Tracey S. writes: This location is the only Thai Spice I've been to.  I've only eaten here twice, but it's my favorite Thai restaurant of all cities.  Despite being mostly a buffet-oriented restaurant, their food is delicious.  

I found the variety of food…

New York Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Spring Branch

7620 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024

Cory O. writes: This is the best pizza I've found in Houston.  Freshly made, large serving sizes, and fairly quick service--all good things in a restaurant.  They had the obligatory boring toppings, but they also some specialty pizzas that will satisfy even the…

Kolache Factory

3530 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77504

Jack T. writes: I'm pretty sure this was the location I went to...I wasn't driving, so honestly it's all a bit muddled. But it's a chain, so I'm betting the locations aren't all that different.

I equate kolaches with Texas, simply because it's the only place I've…

Sugarbaby's
Neighborhood: Montrose, Upper Kirby

3310 S Shepherd
Houston, TX 77098

Lisa A. writes: Is somebody messing with me? Seriously. I live 3 blocks from a cup cake boutique AND The Chocolate Bar, Candylicious, and the West Alabama Ice House?!?!? I think I've died and gone to 77098.

My arteries and wallet made an audible sigh of relief when I…

Twin Arts Dance Studio

3926 Country Rd
Pasadena, TX 77505

Jolyn R. writes: I inquired at this studio for my daughter's dance lessons. They took us into the cluttered, messy office where two little dogs were running around and informed me that for the 3 year old dance class, the girls needed their hair PINNED into a bun. No…

The Cookie Jar Bakery
Neighborhood: Montrose

1846 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77098

Connie B. writes: We were driving down Westheimer and The Cookie Jar just seemed to jump out at us. Always on the lookout for a tasty sweet treat, we pulled over for a look.

The cafe has maybe five tables, and is a cozy little offshoot attached to Be'wiched Bistro.…

Rattan Pan-Asian Bistro
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

1396 Eldridge Pkwy
Ste A
Houston, TX 77077

Hank G. writes: This is a trendy medium sized restaurant wine bar. I have not had the chance to do my due diligence on the wine bar, but I know they have a nitrogen system with about 20-30 bottles on tap.

Why is this important you ask? Well it preserves the wine for…

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Second Ward

2704 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77003

Jeff H. writes: Here we were, 10 guys with engineering backgrounds all trying to look cool.  We were ignoring the fact that one of us screamed like a little girl when the cab driver started to make a right hand turn from the left lane in front of a semi truck coming…

Banfield - The Pet Hospital
Neighborhood: Memorial

10500 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024

Sophia H. writes: This place sucks.
Sorry, but it does.
The service is super duper slow.
You can wait for hours, for a vet to see your animal.
It's very tiny.
It's just plain out isn't good.
There's better.

Escobar
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

2905 Travis St
Ste A
Houston, TX 77006

Farrah A. writes: Over the years, many peeps have had the same complaints about the place, namely long restroom lines and door service.

Fortunately, Escobar has new owners (guys from Rich's) and recently experienced a makeover for the better.

The layout and dance…

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

19400 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77058

Bobbi B. writes: I just dont eat fast food but there are times you have too, with a friend or in a pinch.

I would say the salads would be a fair choice or the hamburger or fries.

After the finger ordeal accusation, even though the woman was a fraud, I just cant even go…

Jason's Deli
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

541 W Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598

Jessica K. writes: I have never dined in at this place but its another catering favorite for my work. I agree, there is nothing spectacular about this place-its mainly soup and sandwiches and it has a nice twist compared to other sandwich joints. The reason its getting…

Pho Yen Restaurant

1612 S Friendswood Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546

Ray A. writes: In Bobbie's Defense the place would not be a place for a romantic meal but this is one of my favorite local Friendswood spots.  Food is excellent and wait staff is usually really good.  It is a great family place and it should stay that way!…

Doozo Dumplings & Noodles
Neighborhood: Downtown

1200 McKinney St
Ste 374
Houston, TX 77002

Nichol K. writes: I finally made it back to this place since they remodeled and started accepting Credit Cards! Finally! The last time I had the dumplings from here was back in 2005 and I do not remember them being so delicous. They have always reminded me of old man…

Cafe Red Onion
Neighborhood: Oak Forest/Garden Oaks

12440 Northwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77092

Katie S. writes: Cafe Red Onion is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Houston.  It actually started off as a hole-in-the-wall place in the strip center across the road where they now have Cafe Red Onion Seafood y Mas.  This is great Latin American food with a…

Macy's
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5135 W. Alabama St
Houston, TX 77246

May N. writes: Your typical department store.  If you come at the right time, you can of course find some good deals.  I went in mid-March looking for a cocktail dress to change into during my wedding reception and pulled 15 dresses to try on in my size in the…

Mia Bella
Neighborhood: Museum District

2006 Lexington St
Houston, TX 77098

Crystal L. writes: I'm real big on consistency. In fact the quickest way to lose my patronage is to be inconsistent on the food. I don't even care if the service is inconsistent, but the food is a must. And Mia Bella over the course of my 6 or 7 years dining here has…

Balaji Bhavan
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Gulfton

5655 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX 77036

tatiana s. writes: The place has possibility but I was disappointed on several counts. 1) The mango lassi was super sweet, without a sour yogurt taste or much mango, and a thin consistency. 2) The pooris were barely fried, thick dough, and slightly sour taste which I…

La Vista
Neighborhood: Memorial

12665 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024

Dolph W. writes: La Vista is a small neighborhood restaurant where you can bring your own bottle of wine for a corkage fee. Our friends in the area have raved about it.

Unfortunately, it wasn't up to par when we dropped by. The young staff at the front seemed…

24 Hour Fitness
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Gulfton

5080 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77056

Jocelyn K. writes: Gyms these days are located  convientley for us to work out. Yes, there is a smell of sweat but thats what we ar there to do.

Trentino Gelato
Neighborhood: Downtown

917 Franklin St
Houston, TX 77002

tatiana s. writes: In a pinch, this gelato will do, but the ice cream at Ben and Jerry's down the street is better.

I tried the rasberry and kiwi sorbets, and the pistachio, ginger, green tea, chocolate, and nutella gelati. Every single one was achingly sweet, with…

Kroger
Neighborhood: Third Ward

1938 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77246

Lisa A. writes: My better half told me that they could fit an airplane in this store it's so big. Like a ship in a bottle he didn't know how it would get inside but theoretically...it's that big. I had to check it out for myself. Turns out, sure enough, he's right!…

Champps Americana Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Westchase

11681 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77077

Jay F. writes: This is a big sports bar with a lot of fried foods, a huge bar and at least fifty television set with every on-going game imaginable.  All the food on the menu is served one way......HUGE portions.  The problem is the food is not so good, greasy,…

Marines Empanadas
Neighborhood: Gulfton

3227 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX 77057

Alana P. writes: I love this place! I regularly visit the original Marini's that moved to Katy, which is also a gem. While this place is definitely a little different (it's Colombian owned), the full Argentinean style empanadas menu is there, and to me, they taste…

El Caporal Restaurant

12015 Perry Rd
Houston, TX 77070

JD N. writes: This restaurant is a Mexican restaurant with a South American Grill and also serves Italian cuisine in Northwest Houston between 290 and 249 on Perry just by 1960.

I was impressed with the decor of the place. There's a waterfall, dressed up waiters,…

Bally Total Fitness
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

15415 Katy Fwy Ofc
Houston, TX 77094

JD N. writes: Steer clear of this Bally's. The pool looks fishy. The lockers look like something from a crappy high school. The place reeks and well... This is the worst Bally's I've been into (I've only been to one other in the Houston area -- in Rice Village /…

Latina Cafe
Neighborhood: Montrose

1972 Fairview St
Houston, TX 77019

Sergio S. writes: This isn't the best Cuban food in town--but hey, it's the only one I know of in this neighborhood. The plantain taco  things are one of the most interesting things on there menu. I can't remember the exact name obviously, but if memory serves they…

Taqueria El Charro
Neighborhood: Chinatown, Alief

10860 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77072

JD N. writes: Of the two El Charro I've tried, this one is my least favorite. Salsa too spicy, food is unimpressive, no free cheese dip, some burnt chips...

Sometimes it's the little trivial things that make a difference especially in a low end kinda place.

Taqueria Arandas

6803 Highway 6 S
Houston, TX 77083

JD N. writes: I am embarrassed to say that this branch of the famed Houston landmark for a taqueria missed every mark.

Burnt chips, stale cheesecake, simply bad food (and also bad service). I have reasons to believe that other Taqueria Arandas are better -- simply…

Pizza Inn Mon-Fri 11-10 Sat-Sun 12-11
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline, Independence Heights

5596 North Fwy
Houston, TX 77076

Jose S. writes: yuck is pretty much all u can say when going here. the pizza is the worst u can ever eat. its cardboard with cheese and cheap pepperoni. dont ever eat here.

Magic Johnson Theaters
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline, Northside Village

100 Northline Mall
Houston, TX 77022

Travis D. writes: This may be the only movie theatre in Houston that sells fried chicken at the concession stand. Given the area, that might be pushing a bad stereotype, but i like fried chicken so im willing to let it pass on the novelty of the whole thing.

Here's…

Greenspoint Mall
Neighborhood: Greenspoint

263 Greenspoint Mall
Houston, TX 77060

Jose S. writes: Well where do i start, a slight step up from its close counterpart Northline Mall. But that really isnt saying much, the parking has always seemed strange to me, but its probably just me. I dont recommend going here after dark unless you are in the…

Wal Mart
Neighborhood: Greenspoint

10411 North Fwy
Houston, TX 77037

Jose S. writes: Non-existent service. Faulty and low quality products at sweat shop prices. Shop here if you are evil and/or cheap.

Heartland Home Health & Hospice
Neighborhood: South Belt/Ellington

13310 Beamer Rd
Houston, TX 77089

Jacqueline D. writes: Heartland has actually closed this office on Beamer road, and their other office is about an hour away from this one, give or take with traffic. Heartland has serious organization problems. We initally used them with my father, and we had quite a…

East Star Chinese Buffet and Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

1025 Nasa Pkwy
Houston, TX 77058

Jason M. writes: I'm a sucker for bad Chinese food.  $1 Chinese?  I'm in line getting the two-item special.  Keep that in mind.

I found this place while on travel for work, and it's not the best, but it satisfies.  The wonton soup is pretty good, and the sushi I dared…

Blue Bell Creameries

8575 Will Clayton Pkwy
Humble, TX 77338

becky f. writes: found only in texas, Blue Bell Ice Cream is something we're totally missing out on in Cali!!  omigod... better than dreyers or baskin robbins...

went on the small, local factory tour with my little cousins and they were seriously on their best…