Bullshark said:
Do not leave anything that looks to be of any value within eye site in your vehicle. Guaranteed to get your door jimmyed or a window busted out. Houston (especially the Willowbrook area) is the car break in capital of the world.
Live 3 mins from Willowbrook mall. While there is high crime in the area, car break ins are far worse inside 610. I have parked all over parking lots around here with valuables in my car, never once had been broken into.
Best Options for mid tier are
Gyu Kaku (grill your own meat)
Perry's
Gaucho's Du Sol (similar to Fogo de Chao)
WAZA (get the deep fried grouper it's amazeballs)
Pappadeauxs/Pappasitos
Steamboat House
Juicy Crab has great steamed/boiled seafood but overpriced for what you get.
For Asian cuisine solid picks are:
Mint Thai
Panang Thai
Ba Mien Bistro
Jinya Ramen
Country cooking:
Hickory Hollow
Carriage House
Mel's Country Cafe is a drive up to Tomball, but worth it.
Other Notables:
Kabob Corner (decent Mediterranean style)
Cajun Crawfish #1
Soto's Cantina
Tandoorish Indian Cuisine
Yannis Greek Taverna
Drinking spots:
Mo's Pub
District 249
Little Woodrows on 249 just north of District 249
Brewski's
Sam Houston Race Park (if you want to throw some coin at horses)\
Swanny's (driving range and nice outdoor bar)
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