In between prepping for her trunk show and getting settled, we squeezed in some time to take Ilana to some of our favorite Houston spots. Below are some of the places we were able to visit. We hope your first Texas trip was a hit, Ilana!
Tacos Tierra Caliente. 1919 West Alabama Street. You can’t beat $2 tacos made with fresh tortillas. This time around we got the veggie taco (avocado, lettuce, cheese, onions, and cilantro) but other favorites include the very flavorful barbacoa and al pastor. If you have time, bring your taco across the street to West Alabama Ice House for cold beers al fresco.
James Turrell Twilight Epiphany skyspace. Rice University. We took in the Light Sequence before sunset, but it also begins before sunrise. Make sure to reserve your free spot online beforehand, and get there 15 minutes before the posted time to get a good seat. It was a nice place to slow down and reflect, and the changing light was basically color theory brought vividly to life.
Huynh. 912 St. Emanuel. Located near the Dynamo stadium, this is our favorite go to for Vietnamese. It’s BYOB, and we always eat family style. Our favorite dishes include Bun Bo Hue (spicy noodle soup), Goi Vit (pulled duck meat with fresh herbs and vegetables), Hu Tien Xao Do Bien (noodles (ask for them crispy) with mixed seafood and vegetables), and Suon Bo Dai Han (chargrilled beef short ribs). We’ve also brought our parents here, and they’ve given it the thumbs up :)
La Guadalupana. 2109 Dunlavy, One of our favorite brunch places. This time around, we loaded up on their cinnamon coffee and arrived early to grab a seat since it tends to get crowded. The Vampiro (carrot, orange, and beet juice) is refreshing, and you can’t go wrong with the breakfast tacos or migas. If you have room, their almond croissant is another one of our favorites.
