proceed cautiously

Running list of Houston restaurants open during the winter snowstorm

Both locations of the Bagel Shop Bakery are open.

Courtesy of The Bagel Shop Bakery

The vast majority of Houston restaurants are closed on Tuesday, January 21 due to the winter storm. That makes sense since travel across area roadways is difficult at best and authorities are strongly encouraging Houstonians to stay home.

Still, a select group of restaurants are open. Although they’re likely short handed, they’re doing what they can to serve customers. After all, some people have to be out, and they might appreciate a hot meal.

“Just had a group of officers in,” Bagel Shop Bakery co-owner Michael Saghian tells CultureMap. “That’s exactly why we open when no one else will brave the conditions. We always try to do our best.”

While staying home is certainly the safest choice, potential diners are advised to proceed cautiously if they venture out. Don’t forget to tip generously.

CultureMap will update this list throughout the day.

Annabelle Brasserie: Berg Hospitality’s French restaurant in Autry Park will be open from 3-7 pm.

The Annie Café & Bar: The Houston classic will be open from 3-7 pm.

Bagel Shop Bakery: Both the Meyerland and Bellaire locations are open until 2 pm today. They will be open 8 am - 2 pm on Wednesday, January 22.

Balboa Surf Club: The Galleria-area seafood restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

Brass Tacks: The coffee shop and cafe in EaDo is staying home throughout the day. Check its social media page for updates.

Chow Wok: The American-style Chinese restaurant in West Houston is open for dinner beginning at 4 pm.

Common Bond: The Montrose, Heights, and Tanglewood locations are open with coffee and pastries only while supplies last.

Cucharita: The Montrose breakfast favorite will be open all day, owner Ana Beaven tells CultureMap.

Della Coffee: The Montrose coffee shop and cafe is open for business.

Dish Society: All four locations of the comfort food restaurant will be open 2-8 pm.

El Bolillo Bakery: The Misson Bend and Pasadena locations are open until 8 pm, weather permitting.

El Patio: The Tex-Mex staple will be slinging enchiadas and blue margaritas beginning at 3 pm.

Fat Cat Creamery: The ice cream shop in Garden Oaks is open from 11 am - 5 pm with ice cream and hot chocolate.

The Flying Saucer: Houston's best craft beer bar is open beginning at 1 pm.

Gold Tooth Tony's: The Detroit-style pizzeria is serving dinner at both locations.

Holler Brewing: The Sawyer Yards favorite will be open from 12-7 pm with tacos beginning at 1 pm until sold out.

il Bracco: Balboa’s sister Italian restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner.

Jenni’s Noodle House: Owners Jenni and Scott Tranweaver will open the restaurant’s Shepherd location beginning at 4 pm.

Rudyard's: The Montrose institution is open for dinner.

Smokin’ Z’s BBQ: The Galveston barbecue restaurant is serving brisket chili from 11 am until sold out.

Tacos Tierra Caliente: The beloved Montrose taco truck is open for business.

Waffle House: All Houston-area locations appear to be open. Check the restaurant’s website for the latest updates.

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Let's a-go-go tacos

Houston taqueria opens 2 new locations with cocktails by Anvil owner

Tacos A Go Go Sharon Haynes Bobby Heugel Maribel Gomez

Photo by Dylan McEwan

Co-owners Sharon Haynes and chef Maribel Gomez with Anvil owner Bobby Heugel.

Residents of the Heights and Briargrove have a new options for tacos and margaritas. Tacos A Go Go has opened new locations in both neighborhoods.

Located in the former Lola Neighborhood Diner (1102 Yale St.) and Killen’s STQ (2231 S. Voss Rd.), the two new restaurants are the first Tacos A Go Go locations to feature a full bar. Owners Sharon Haynes and Maribel Gomez turned to Anvil owner Bobby Heugel to create the cocktail program.

“Launching a full bar felt like the natural evolution of Tacos A Go Go,” Haynes said in a statement. “We’re known for fresh, authentic flavors, and our bold, fun new cocktails and designated bar area are totally in line with that thinking. Working with Bobby Heugel meant we could bring that same care and thought to the bar, offering excellent cocktails with fresh-squeezed juices and perfectly matched spirits.”

Heugel, along with bartenders Máté Hartai and Tyler Wang, put a Mexican spin on familiar cocktails, including the Mole Espresso Martini (vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and mole spices), the Frozen Mangonada (Mexican rum, mango, lime, chamoy, and chile spices), and a fresh spin on the margarita that can be enhanced with a housemade pico de gallo syrup and finished with a pico de gallo garnish.

At 2,646 square feet, the Heights location offers more space and better parking than Tacos A Go Go’s former home on White Oak. Both new locations feature interior design by Brittany Vaughn of Garnish Designs (Milton’s, Tiny Champions) and hand-painted graphics and collages by Matt Tabor of Letterset Houston.

The restaurants will serve Tacos A Go Go’s familiar menu. Led by chef Gomez, it includes street-style tacos with fillings such as carne guisada, pastor, picadillo, and barbacoa. In addition, the restaurant offers breakfast tacos all day and more elevated options such as grilled shrimp and smoked brisket. Non-taco options include burritos, quesadillas, and salads.

The Heights location is open from 7 am-10 pm Sunday through Wednesday and 7 am-12 am Thursday through Saturday, while Briargrove is open daily from 7 am-10 pm. Both restaurants offer happy hour daily from 2-5 pm, including $5 margaritas.

Photo by Dylan McEwan

Co-owners Sharon Haynes and chef Maribel Gomez with Anvil owner Bobby Heugel.

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