LOCAL Houston | The City Guide FEBRUARY 2016 | Page 27

FOOD | ARTS | COMMUNITY | STYLE+LEISURE

GIACOMO
$$ Italian | 3215 Westheimer Rd. | 713.522.1934
www.giacomosciboevino.com
I’ve never had a bad dish from this place. I’m to the point where I just
order the pasta special every time I go because I know that whatever
they bring me is going to be delicious! The appetizers are amazing too.
My family loves getting the chicken wings, eggplant and scallops.
(They have fancier names for these dishes, but I can’t remember them
– lol.) They also have yummy desserts and wine. I always get the
Prosecco or the Fellini. This is definitely a place you need to try if you
love Italian food! You won’t regret it.
– Stacy H. | Yelp

GURU BURGERS & CREPES
$$ Creperies, Burgers | 2268 Texas Dr. | 281.313.0026
www.gurukitchen.com
My friend and I visited Guru Burgers after reading the reviews and we
were not disappointed. We ordered the Buddha Fries and instantly
regretted not ordering the larger plate. There was the perfect amount
of spice, and each bite tasted a little different due to the mixture of various sauces. I need to get this recipe, seriously. My burger was cooked
to perfection. The meat was juicy and the condiments were adequately
added. I wish there was a Guru Burger in Rochester, NY. This place
would put other burger joints out of business.
– Maria C. | Yelp
KOREA GARDEN
$$ Korean | 9501 Long Point Rd. | 713.468.2800
www.koreagardenhouston.com
Yay, I love Korean food! The decor here is superb – there’s a water feature and the booths are very private. I ordered a hot stone bowl with
rice, veggies and an egg which was delicious! It also came with a lot
of traditional Korean side dishes. Service was great, food was great –
overall, a wonderful meal.
– Suzanne W. | Yelp
LANKFORD GROCERY
$ Grocery, Burgers | 88 Dennis St. | 713.522.9555
www.lankfordgrocery.com
All I can say is, amazing. This place only accepts cash but the food
was great. I knew it had to be good due to line at the door. We sat
at the bar where this nice gentleman asked if we had our order taken

yet, following this woman, who reminds you of your auntie, asking
what we would like today. Even though it was small, the service was
great. I had the Cuban burger that had ham, massive burger with
Swiss, Chipotle spread and some fixings. Absolutely messy and juicy
... mmmmm good. Thumbs up for great burger....I will return!
Cheers.
– Mel L. | Yelp
LOPEZ
$$ Mexican, Tex-Mex | 11606 S. Wilcrest Dr. | 281.495.2436 |
www.vivalopez.com
There was one place in town that I considered as having the “best
Mexican food” in Houston. They changed management and the menu
and that place lost me. My wife took me to Lopez’s, and all I can say
is WOW! Fresh food, not bland or greasy. Service was great and the
atmosphere was good as well. Outside of the great food, our waiter
asked us how the meal was, and he was so happy when we told him
it was great. It’s something to go to a place where the waitstaff actually LOVES providing good service. We got that feeling. If you want to
be taken care of and get a great plate of good Mexican food...Lopez!
– Henry B. | Yelp

MARIO’S TACO AND BURGER HOUSE
$ Burgers, Mexican | 11049 FM 1960 W. Rd. | 281.970.8811
www.marioshouse.com
The food is always consistently good no matter what I order (which is
usually the delicious taco meal or juicy burger with their yummy onion
rings). I have been coming here at least a few times per month ever
since they opened 5–6 yrs. ago. The owner Mario is super-nice and
willing to customize your food to your preference. They have a good
variety of food items, both Mexican and American, and daily specials
as well. Keep up the great work, Mario!
– Juan G.| Yelp

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OPORTO CAFÉ
$$ Tapas Bars, Wine Bars, Portuguese | 3833 Richmond Ave.
713.621.1114 | www.oporto.us
I’ve driven by this place so many times but never had the chance to
stop by. My wife and I had the chance to come here with friends, and
we were so pleased!! The food was great and the prices are not
crazy!! I ordered the potato and chorizo and it was wonderful!! My
wife had the chicken vindaloo and that did not disappoint either!! The
place was packed but we were seated quickly! We will be back soon
and will share this gem with our friends!!
– Benson S. | Yelp
TAMPICO
$$ Seafood, Mexican | 2115 Airline Dr. | 713.862.8425
www.tampicoseafood.net
I LOVE this place!!! T H