Best Cheat Meals in Houston

Your ultimate guide to guilt-free indulgence in Houston

85678
Total Reviews
4.5
Avg Rating
$ - $$$$
Price Range
20
Cuisines

Top Cheat Meal Spots

Killen's BBQ

(15678 reviews)
$$
BBQ

World-class Texas BBQ. The beef ribs and brisket are worth breaking any diet for.

BBQ Worth the Wait Texas Award-Winning
3613 E Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

(12345 reviews)
$$
Tex-Mex

Birthplace of fajitas. The Original Navigation Fajitas are legendary.

Tex-Mex Historic Local Favorite Iconic
2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003
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Crawfish & Noodles

(9876 reviews)
$$
Viet-Cajun

Famous for Viet-Cajun crawfish. The garlic butter crawfish is a must-try during season.

Fusion Seafood Spicy Worth It
11360 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
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The Breakfast Klub

(14321 reviews)
$$
Soul Food

Famous for chicken and waffles. The Katfish & Grits is worth the wait.

Breakfast Soul Food Worth the Wait Local Favorite
3711 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002
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Shipley Do-Nuts

(8765 reviews)
$
Donuts

Houston institution for hot glazed donuts. Best when fresh out of the fryer.

Donuts Breakfast Local Chain Classic
3410 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018
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Xochi

(7654 reviews)
$$$
Mexican

Award-winning Oaxacan cuisine. The mole tasting is a unique experience.

Fine Dining Mexican Award-Winning Special Occasion
1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010
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House of Pies

(11234 reviews)
$
Diner

24-hour diner famous for pies. The Bayou Goo pie is a Houston classic.

Diner Desserts 24/7 Local Favorite
3112 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
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Cloud 10 Creamery

(5432 reviews)
$$
Ice Cream

Artisanal ice cream with unique flavors. The Nutella & Marshmallow is worth every calorie.

Ice Cream Dessert Creative Worth It
5216 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
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Local Tips for Houston

Drive Ready

Houston is spread out - have a car ready to hit all the best spots!

Spice Levels

Houston takes its spice seriously - especially with Viet-Cajun cuisine.

Timing Tips

Popular spots like The Breakfast Klub are best visited during off-peak hours.

Food Neighborhoods

Explore Bellaire for Asian food, Navigation for Tex-Mex, and Montrose for everything else!

Weather Watch

Many spots have great indoor seating to escape the Houston heat and humidity.