15+ PLACES TO EAT THE BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD IN HOUSTON

So you’re headed to Houston, Texas and have heard that it’s all about the meat! Well, yes there definitely is a lot of it on menus but there is also lots of vegetarian food in Houston. Almost all food outlets have a great range of vegetarian options or can rustle up something with a little prior warning. Infact we’d say Houston has one of the biggest foodie scenes in the United States and encompasses a wide range of global cuisine. There literally is something for everyone and something to suit all budgets. This guide is a great resource to accompany  your trip packed full of  suggestions of the best cafes, tantalizing restaurants (casual and fine dining) as well as delicious drinks spots in Houston, that may even come with live music. 

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Does This Guide Include Dedicated Vegetarian Restaurants?

The short answer to this is no. Most people tend to go out with a group of friends, colleagues or maybe as a couple. Not everyone is vegetarian in the group, therefore we’ve focussed this guide on food outlets that serve a good variety of vegetarian dishes and not just the obligatory one of two to accommodate a vegetarian friend! Infact, a fare few can even tailor make things with some prior warning. 

Map of Vegetarian Food in Houston 

Click on below to access a google map of all the featured cafes, restaurants and bars included in this article.

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Is Houston Vegetarian-friendly?

There is no denying that Houston and Texas is a place where these is a lot of meat on the menu in food outlets but we always found a few vegetarian options at each place we went to. The majority of restaurants featured in this guide are not exclusively vegetarian but serve a good variety for all dietary requirements. A few of the restaurants also mentioned that if we were not happy with the options they could simply leave out the meat and replaces it with an ingredient such as cheese, more veggies, tofu or seitan. It’s apparent to see that a lot of the food takes influence from the Creole African American community as well as the Hispanic population so flavours are high as can be the chillies!

Typical Vegetarian Friendly Food in Texas (& Houston)

These are some typical dishes served i the state of Texas which are vegetarian. Some places with also make vegetarian versions of the famous barbecue recipe but do bear in mind that some sauces can come with ground beef and other non-vegetarian products. There is a strong Creole and hispanic influence with many dishes. 

Savouries

• Chile Con Queso – a moreish cheesy (Cheddar and Monterey Jack) sauce with a kick often served as a starter or dip or even drizzled over nachos.
• Texas Toast (Garlic bread or French toast) – this is a thick cut white bread often found packaged in supermarkets and is eaten topped with a good helping of garlic and herb butter then griddled or simply for a delicious slice of French toast.
• Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites – you have to head to Texas Roadhouse to try these little Monteray jack filled balls coated in breadcrumbs. 
• Texas jalapeno jelly – A sweet and spicy jelly due to the jalapeno, this is perfect for your crackers adn as party snacks to go with crackers.
• Tacos & Tortillas – there is a wonderful range of vegetarian fillings available, anything from eggs, potato hash and avocados for breakfast to spicy jackfruit and veggie for an anytime snack!
• Texas Black Bean Soup – hearty and filling. It made with a mix of beans such as kidney, black beans, chillies, mexican stewed tomatoes, sweetcorn, simple ingredients.
• Texas Salsa Roja – A delicious spicy that goes well as a dip or with tortilla chips.
• Texas-style Barbecue Sauce – made with ketchup, lemon juice, chilli powder, mustard, brown sugar and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, this is a must-try.
• Frito Pie – this contains corn chips combined with tex-mex flavours and topped with lots of gooey cheesyness. Great for a snack with a craft beer.
• Texas Caviar – Contains no fish!! A fresh dip containing black-eye beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes in a tangy vinaigrette. Great for scooping up with tacos.

Desserts & Sweets

• Texas Sheet cake – much like a tray bake in the UK, a sheet cake is made with in a single tray by combining a mix of integration and once cooled topped with icing containing pecan bits. It is often served at churches.
• Apple Crisp – In the UK referred to as an apple crumble or cobbler, the apple crisp always has a crunchy oat topping instead. 
• Maple glaze doughnuts – these are ring doughnuts topped with a icing containing maple syrup.
• Buttermilk Pecan Pie – Local pecans and buttermilk are used in this classic sweet treat.
• Raisin Bread – Absolutely delicious with some butter
• Biscuit basket – Another choice of breakfast is a biscuit or bread basket that usually comes with butter and conserves.
• Grits – If you like a healthy breakfast, order a portion of grits, which are a type of porridge made with maize. It’s often served as a side to a large breakfast.
• Custard ice-cream – Often served in restaurants for dessert with poached apples, we found.

Drinks

• Texas Sweet Tea – consumed cold with a dash of baking powder to reduce the bitterness and a teeny amount of sugar. Great thirst quencher for a warm day in the Texan heat.
• Lime Margaritas – A classic Margarita that’s frozen or contains strawberries but always fresh lime.

What To Expect To Pay In Houston For food?

To simplify this guide, here is what we mean in terms of budget for each eatery.

$ I $10-$20 per person excluding gratuities

$$ I $20-$50 per person excluding gratuities

$$$ I $50 + per person excluding gratuities

Restaurants Serving Vegetarian Food in Houston

Our round-up of the vegetarian-friendly restaurants and eateries we went to in Houston during our visit, with personal tips on recommendations and other useful information for your foodie guide.

Le Jardinier

Style: One Michelin Star 

A dining concept created by Chef Akain Verzoreli and the Bastion Collection, hospitality group, Le Jardinier is a beautiful restaurant located in a section of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Chic and contemporary French-style cuisine in stunning surroundings and with excellent service. They were awarded their first Michelin star when the Michelin guide arrived in Texas in November 2024. 

We loved the clean and seasonal Autumn menu, which of course changes witch different seasons to reflect the availability of produce.

Apart from the a la carte, the restaurant also has a Seasonal Tasting Menu of five courses which can be accompanied with  wine pairing to complement each course. 

Be-lavie Recommendation: There are a number of vegetarian options for each course but Le Jardinier is happy to adjust dishes to suit a vegetarian or vegan diet. Just let your server know that you are vegetarian when being seated. We’d recommend the Burrarat with figs, pomegranate kabocha squash, spiced poached apples, pumpkin seeds to start, followed by the Parisian Gnocchi with squash veloute, black pepper minus the lardons. For dessert the Valrhona dark chocolate with chocolate cremeux, white chocolate ice cream and caramel sabayon. Another great dessert option is the butterfly, which has a yuzu delicate mousse, raspberry compote, pistachio sablé. La Jardinier also does a wonderful range of cocktails. 

• Location: 5500 Main St Suite 122, Houston, TX I Tel. +1 7137 143 015 
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Particulars
• Reservations: Essential. Advise of vegetarian requirement at the time of booking. 
• Price Range: $$$

Xochi

Style: Mexican (higher-end)

Pronounced so-chee (Xochi) is the creation of Mexican Chef Hugo Ortega and celebrates the rich and indigenous food of Oaxaca in Mexico. The region is known for its mole, chocolate and Mezca insects. All dishes are made from scratch at Xochi including cheeses, salsa, handmade tortillas, cacao beans roasted and ground in-house to make authentic Mexican chocolate as well as whole host of ingredients. 

The atmosphere at xochi is lively, especially at the weekends when it gets very busy. 

Be-lavie Recommendations: The spicy pear Mezcal is excellent and mixed at the table. Xochi has  dedicated vegetarian menu, we chose the following form this.To start the quesadillas de hongos are light, followed by the enchiladas de la milpa. For desert, dive into the Pastel de Chocolate, a special vegan cake.

• Location: 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010 I Tel. +1 7134 003 330
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu Hours
• Reservations: Essential, especially on Friday-Sunday. 
• Price range: $$/$$$

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Osso & Kristalla

Style: Modern Italian (Mid-range)

Osso & Kristalla is a modern Italian-trattoria style restaurant which incorporates Italian with a little Texas. It’s owned by Jim Crane, who also owns the Houston Astros baseball club, which would explain it’s close proximity to the Minute Maid Park. 

The look is modern and fresh with contemporary sleek decor and the menu is quite extensive with a couple of vegetarian dishes to include salad, pasta and pizza. They can also substitute some of their sandwich options to leave out the meat but this is possible for a few of their dishes. The atmosphere is quite busy with the open kitchen with their being a bar on one side and the sit down more formal restaurant on the other half. 

Be-lavie Recommendations: Try the black truffle fried to start, with the fungi or Margherita pizza for mains. The Margaritas are delicious, especially the Amaretto or seasonal selections.

• Location: 1515 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002 I Tel. +1 7132 216 666
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Advised especially for weekends 
• Price range: $$

Hearsay Gastro Lounge

Style: American Cuisine (Mid-range)

Serving the best in eclectic American cuisine in a beautiful restored old building, complete with open brickwork, chandeliers and a beautiful bar area, Hearsay is a great place to relax and dine in a laid back setting.The decor has lots of swagger and oozes chic Antique of the bygone age of the surrounding Market Square. 

The dedicated vegetarian menu is pretty varied and has great fresh and thoughtful dishes and the service is very attentive. Sit at the bar to sip cocktails for a less formal affair.

Be-lavie Recommendations: Treat yourself and get a bottle of wine to share, the Merlot is a good choice. Hearsays has a dedicated vegetarian menu from which the watermelon poke tostadas are delicious and light as a main. Follow-up with a mouthwatering chocolate cheesecake with fresh berries.

• Location: 218 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002 I Tel +1 7132 258 079
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Advised, especially for weekends
• Price Range: $$

Tiny Champions

Style: Inventive Italian (Mid-range)

Located in EaDo or east Downtown, Tiny Champions is a great chilled spot serving great inventive dishes of classic pizza and pasta. The menu here changes based upon season. They have a good vegetarian range of dishes which are really very good and well thought out. There is also quite a large selection of cocktails and wines to select from. Vegetarian dishes at thetime of our visit in Autumn 2024, included small plates like braised butter beans with charred pickled peppers, garlic toum, tourn croutons and dill as well as creamy risotto and a few well executed but homely desserts.

If you fancy something a little bit more upscale to this menu, head to their sister restaurant, Nancy’s Hustle, also located on the East Side of Houston.  Tiny Champions gets very busy, yep even on weekdays so we’d advise booking. 

Be-lavie Recommendations: Sip on the Beached in Monaco cocktail if you’re a fan of Aperol, rickly pear gin, tropi-cello, dry cider and lemon. The Brussel Sprouts pizza is the most magical mix of flavours you’d never have thought of. A crispy base topped with shredded brussels, sage cream sauce, smoked mozzarella, gruyere, and sherry vinegar. When it come sto dessert the bay leaf custard with blood orange caramel is light yet perfect to end.

• Location: 2617 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77003 I 
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Recommended, even on weekdays (it’s very popular)
• Price Range: $$

Be-lavie Tip: We had a table booked but arrived early so were offered a table at the bar which was a great environment as preferred it to our original romantic table for two! You get to chat with the bar tenders and other diners but also experience the more laid-back vibe.

Brasil

Style: Laid back cafe-style (Mid-range)

A beautiful artsy hangout with foliage decor and an outside terrace in the hip and eclectic Montrose area.

They serve a wonderful range of specialty coffees, smoothies, juices, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as sandwiches, salads, sweet treats and more. Brasil often has live music and teh vibe is very much relaxed, friendly and quirky here. They serve up breakfast, lunch and anytime snacks as well as great happy hour cocktails and other drinks.

Be-lavie Recommendations: Start with a thirst quenching fresh lemonade and a grilled cheese with sharp cheddar, toum and tomatoes is perfect for lunch 

• Location: Brasil, 2604 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX 77006 I Tel. +1 7135 281 993
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not necessary
• Price Range: $$

Rodeo Goat

Style: Casual burger spot (Mid-range)

A casual spot with a great outdoor garden serving the best in burgers and sides accompanied by an extensive craft-beer menu plus a  great cocktails and milkshakes. They also do a range of salads if burger sren’t your thing as well as different fries, corn on the cob and more. 

Be-lavie Recommendations: The vegan patty burger is very tasty and is made from black beans, brown rice, lentils oats and barley. It’s served in a brioche bun with a side garnish is gherkins adn a tomato sauce. The hand punched fries seasoned with salt, pepper and parsley are great to share. The Shenanigans cocktail is a treat, made with Hendrick’s gin, lavender syrup and fizzy cucumber soda.

• Location: 2105 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003 I Tel. +1 2818 539 480
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not necessary
• Price Range: $$

Cafes, Brunch & Coffee Shops

Here are our picks of coffee spots we enjoyed as well as cafes that are perfect for a quick breakfast, longer brunch or just an anytime snack.

Day 6 Coffee Co.

Style: Artsy and creative spot

Located in Downtown Houston (with another outlet in Sugarland TX), Day 6 Coffee Co. is a haven for creatives and intellectuals where the coffee and food offerings fuels curiosity and inspiration. 

Step inside and see the art for sale hanging on the walls, the comfy seats and wonderful range of food and coffees available. A place to take your laptop and work surrounded by other creative minds.

We love how this is Houston’s first Black-owned coffee shop, started by two brothers with their Cjristian background. The cafe supports the local art scene and gives them a cool space to showcase their art with a great community feel. 

Be-lavie Recommendations: We had a quick working breakfast here, which included a lavender latte and banana nut muffins.

• Location: 910 Prairie St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002I Tel. +18326967822
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not Applicable
• Price Range: $$

Prelude Coffee & Tea

Style: modern minimalist coffee spot

This downtown Houston espresso bar serves Greenway Coffee (a local Houston based coffee company) as well as sweet treats and savoury sandwiches and filled croissants on a small scale. The choice isn’t huge but its perfect for a quick coffee or tea or even a breakfast on-the-go. The decor is contemporary and neutral and has view so the main street business district as it’s located in one of the big skyscraper blocks. 

Be-lavie Recommendations: A cappuccino and a banana nut muffin with a crusty nut topping

• Location: 609 Main St #106, Houston, TX 77002 I Tel. +1 4092 333 517
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Reservations: Not Applicable
• Price Range: $

Fifth Vessel

Style: Cool laid-back coffee spot serving great food

Probably one of our Houston favourites together with Day 6 Coffee Co. this downtown spot is covered with street art, so you won’t miss it. Inside there is a cool coffee lab style set-up in a corner with communal tables and high chairs, sprinkled with plants and books. Its a very laid back vibe. 

They are great for breakfast and lunch offering warm sandwiches, bagels, sweet toast, breakfast wraps and croissants as well sweet treats and many patisserie items. 

Be-lavie Recommendations: Banana nut bread or the almond croissant are perfect for a breakfast to go or anytime snack. They are baked fresh daily and its very noticeable with each bite!

• Location: 104 N Main St, Houston, TX 77002 
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not Applicable
• Price Range: $

Toute Suite

Style: Lovely cafe in a park with a fab food and drinks line-up

A casual cafe serving delicious offerings as well as catering, located in Trebly Park in Downtown Houston. Open all day for breakfast items such as filled croissants, porridge, breakfast tacos or lunches and dinners such as salads, pasta, veggie rice bowls, power bowls, and sandwiches or an anytime sweet or savoury baked treat, Toute Suite is a great choice with lots of vegetarian options. Additionally they do a large variety of hot and cold drinks, smoothies, coffees and teas.

Be-lavie Recommendations: We loved this for a mid-morning brunch including a fresh Orange juice, drip or cappuccino coffee with a breakfast croissant. we’d recommend filling it with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, cheese and avocado.. On the weekends they also include complementary potatoes. 

• Location: 1515 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002 I tel. +1 8323 233 591
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not Applicable
• Price Range: $/$$

Slow Drip

Style: Minimalist great coffee in Downtown

Located literally across the road from Toute Suite amongst the residential apartments is a small coffee spot called slow Drip in Downtown Houston.

The decor is fun and minimalist but they make delicious coffee and as well as cold brews and other drinks. They also have a wonderful selection of savoury and sweet baked goods to devour anytime of day.

Be-lavie Recommendations: Black slow drip coffee is very good as well as their cappuccinos and who can resist a Red Velvet Muffin which has a swirl of cream cheese in teh centre!

• Location: Sky house North 77002, 1625 Main St Ste A-1, Houston, TX 77002 I Tel. +1 7132 308 359
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not Applicable
• Price Range: $

Eden Plant Co (Plant + Coffee)

Style: Good Coffee surrounded by plants

Located in Houston’s former post office in Downtown Houston, aptly named POST. As well as having  lovely range of plants at their open unit at Post Houston, they also have a coffee bar, with seating amongst the plants and foliage. So if you love coffee and plants, this is most definitely your spot!

Be-lavie Recommendations: Any coffee of your choice – they don’t serve food (there is a food hall around the corner if you’re peckish, quite literally!) We had a latte.

• Location: 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201 
• Find it Here: Map & Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not Applicable
• Price Range: $

Sunday Press at Hermann Park

Style: Friendly cafe setting in park

If you’re at Hermann Park, and in our opinion you really should visit, Sunday press is a good place to take a pit stop and refuel. It’s a small cafe with a picturesque location close to the lake adb Oblisque style monument. We’d recommend taking a seat outside but there is some indoor seating. Sunday Press serves simple delicious food like take-out salads, sandwiches, fries, baked good and sweet treats as well as hot and cold drinks. Most items are served in take-out containers so you can take a seat anywhere in the park.

Be-lavie Recommendations: On a warm day the iced chai latte is a treat and a grilled cheese of course! Maybe not the gooeyest of cheese but still pretty good!

• Location: 6104 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 I Tel. +1 8325 398 988
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not Applicable
• Price Range: $

Leeland House 

Style: EaDo laid-back brunch place

A complete accidental find, yet one of the best finds of our trip. Leeland House is located in East Downtown (EaDo) and is a wonderful place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It closes early afternoon but does a wonderful Southern American all-day bench menu, cocktails, speciality mimosas as well as a full espresso menu. Expect things like crispy cauliflower, truffle fries, brussel sprouts on their sharing boards as well as biscuit baskets, sandwiches, avocado toast, hash, salads and more. They have a great variety for vegetarians. 

You grab a seat, pick from the menu and pay inside. The food is delivered to your table when it’s done.

Be-lavie Recommendations: A tall glass of strawberry drink (strawberry, coconut, hibiscus and lemonade iced), drip coffee. The sweet potato hash is really good and contains sweet potato roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, cheddar, tomato, smashed avocado and eggs your way, plus house aioli. It’s also gluten-free!

• Location: 2119 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77003 I Tel. +1 2818 889 806
• Find it here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: Not Applicable 
• Price Range: $$

Bars & Drinks Spots 

Houston most certainly has a great variety of drinking holes including great cocktails, craft beers are non-alcoholic options too. Here are some we really enjoyed hanging out at. 

Z on 23 rooftop Bar

Style: Downtown fancy rooftop bar

Located on the top of Le Méridien Houston Downtown, Z on 23 Rooftop has some stunning twinkling views of the City’s skyscraper skyline. The music is fantastic as is the atmosphere. You can’t receive so it’s literally first come first serve. On our visit there was Justin Garcia art installation up there which was pretty thought-provoking. This is the perfect spot for pre dinner drinks or a night cap. It gets livelier on the weekends.

Be-lavie Recommendations: We’d say go for the classics like an Espresso Martini or Old Fashioned but they have a pretty extensive list to cheese from and can make concoctions on your request.

• Location: 1121 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002 I Tel. +1 3463 303 446
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menu & Hours
• Reservations: It’s best to call ahead as they often have private events on the rooftop but they don’t reserve but best to check before a wasted trip!
• Price Range: $$

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Truckyard

Style: Truck food and craft beers and live music

Fans of craft beer and craft cocktails accompanied by a variety of food trucks coupled with live music, will absolutely adore the Truckyard. It’s located in East Downtown. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a ferris wheel and other very quirky and fun neon signs and street art. There is also karaoke and other games and entertainment providing an evening of so much fun.The atmosphere is fun and pretty loud but it’s a great hangout for groups and is the perfect casual evening out.

Be-lavie Recommendations: The lemon strawberry drop shots are fun and if you love craft beers, theres a whole variety to choose from.

• Location: 2118 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77003 I Tel. +1 8774 472 796
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Menus & Hours
• Reservations: Not Applicable
• Price Range: $/$$

8th Wonder Brewery

Style: Local tap room in EaDo

A really fun brewery tap room with covered in Astros baseball team memorabilia with a big outdoor backyard space that hosts live music events. The decor is super quirky and fun. Note they also do THC beers, which do contain the cannabinoid Tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabinoid found in cannabis that is the main psychoactive component of the plant. We gave this a miss though! 

The music is really good here and note the Beatles statues in the backyard. Events here also see food truck and barbecues in the back yard.

Be-lavie Recommendations: We’d say ask the servers for their opinion on what to match up to your preferences. They also let you taste before committing to a pint or half pint. They can also let you have a taste of the THC beers if you’d like. 

• Location: 2202 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003 I Tel. +1 8323 711 666
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: More Information
• Reservations: Not Applicable

Markets in Houston 

There are many local markets in Houston, but as most visitors would opt to stay in Downtown, we’ve included our favourite.

Market Square Farmers Market

As a visitor, you’ll probably be based in the downtown part of Houston and each Saturday sees a farmer’s market in Market Square. Farmer’s and traders from the outskirts of the city set up stalls here selling mainly food products such as Artisan cheese, meats, coffee, juices as well as some gifts. There is always live music with bistro tables and chairs dotted around the green space so take a seat, grab some food and enjoy the entertainment. It’s completely family friendly too as there are fun activities for the kids to take part in! the markets are a great way to support small locla businesses.

• Location: 301 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002 I Tel. +1 7136 503 022
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Market Square Farmer’s Market

Great Food Tours & Experiences in Houston 

Here are some tours that we’d personally recommend you check out based on research from our own trip to Houston.

Top Tips for Vegetarian Food in Houston

• If there is an option to make reservations, do so. This will definitely be the case at fine dining and Michelin starred restaurants which have a limited number of tables and fill up fast. It’s best to book these weeks in advance in many cases as we found weekends and some week days were very busy. Houstonians like to eat out and they know their food.
• Email or call the restaurant ahead to find out the vegetarian options and if they can cater for you.you. Many restaurants are accommodating and will offer alternatives. Fine dining and Michelin starred establishments will have their chefs create a vegetarian version of the taster menu just for you.
• The dress code is generally casual in many restaurants in Houston. If you are heading for a Michelin Starred restaurant then it’s wise to dress up a little. A smart dress for the ladies and a shirt and trousers for gents. No flip flops or beach wear style of clothing.
• If you’re a foodie, we’d recommend booking a mix of restaurants for your time in Houston. Maybe one fine dining or Michelin starred with casual dining, a place where the locals hang, cafes and heading to markets and delis  to pick up fresh picnic items. 
• Brunch is a big thing in Houston and many restaurants will be running a brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday. It’s often a set price and includes lots of food coupled with quite a fee bottomless drinks, especially Mimosas and other cocktails. Pace yourself!

Vegetarian Food in Houston FAQ

If you still have some unanswered questions, then hopefully these may bridge the gap or feel free to ask in the comments at the end of this article.

What is the most vegetarian friendly food in Houston?

There is so much you can eat including fresh salads, fruit, bread, cheese sharing boards, burgers, pizza, tacos, tortillas, salsa, vegetable patties, South Indian restaurants (located in the subhurbs like Hillcroft Park Center such as the well known, Shri Balaji Bhavan) it’s actually quite similar to the UK, but you do need to do some research of you’re looking for dedicated vegetarian restaurants. We found that there are lots of varieties of Mexican-influence foods that are great too. 

What is the Gratuities Culture in Houston?

Unlike Europe and many parts of the world, tipping is a big thing in the USA and Houston is no exception. In som places service is added on and a tip is expected. If the food and service is good, we would typically tip 20%. This is because waiting staff are paid so poorly in the USA and tips are used to pad out their salaries. If the service is not up to scratch then it’s completely up to you if you want to pay. Unfortunately the tipping culture in the states can add on quite a bit to your travel budget!

Is it Expensive to Eat Out in Houston?

Eating in Houston can be as expensive or as value for money as you  would like it to be. There are many Michelin starred restaurants as well as other fine dining spots, These will of course be of at a premium cost due to the nature of the menu, service and atmosphere. 

Cafes are of an average price as they are in the UK as are bakeries. A great lunchtime option is to buy a variety of items from local market stalls and have a picnic. Or head to supermarkets. This will keep costs down and you can enjoy a nice dinner. We’d recommend heading to some of the more local restaurants that are not located right in Downtown but more off into the side areas. Montrose in a good lcoation.

What is the dress-code of Houston Restaurants?

The majority of places are very casual, so dressing down is completely fine. However if you are heading to a fine dining please, we’d recommend maybe smart trousers, a shirt and shoes for men and a nice dress, sandals or shoes for the lasy. No ned for cocktail dresses. However if you. like dressing up then feel free to go all out but only at the high end spots!

What Is The Best Place To eat in Houston

In our opinion, if you love cool, hip places which are laid-back and make traditional yet delicious food with a wonderful local ambience, head to East Downtown. It may look uo and coming , thats’ because it is! A lot of the cool sister restaurants of the same owners are opening more casual spots here like Tiny Champions.

Vegetarian Food in Houston Round-Up

We hope this article has provided some inspiration around where to get vegetarian food in Houston and that the city most definitely has a great range of foods eaten by visitors and locals alike. With the rise of people wanting to follow a vegetarian diet in the city, especially Millenials it’s safe to say, that dedicated Vegetarian restaurants have popped up and existing eateries are leaning towards having more options to accommodate vegetarians and vegans. We wrer actually surprised with the array of Houston restauranst that accommodate vegetarians after hearing about how meat-heavy the diets are.

We of course have only captured a snapshot of restaurants, cafes and bars in the city in this article, but our advice is always, call in ahead and confirm what vegetarian-friendly options are available and secondly if you like a spot of adventure, take the advice of locals. They are always really happy to help and we actually got some of our suggestions from them to. They will know of the places with the  best seasonal ingredients. One thing is for sure, vegetarians, you will not go hungry in Houston!

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