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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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Austin-based taco chain celebrates Katy debut with free breakfast tacos

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Tacodeli is opening in Katy on May 18.

One of Austin’s favorite taco joints will soon open in Katy. Tacodeli will officially open on Monday, May 18, but Katy residents don’t have to wait that long to get their first taste of the restaurant.

Every Saturday and Sunday beginning this week (April 18), Tacodeli will give away approximately 200 breakfast tacos starting at 7 am. The limit is two tacos per person.

On opening day, the first 25 people in line will receive free tacos for a year, which is defined two free tacos per week at any Tacodeli location other than Austin’s airport.

Once it opens for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, the new Tacodeli will serve the restaurant’s familiar menu of about 40 meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, many of which are inspired by founder Robert Espinoza’s hometown of Mexico City. They include the Tikin Xic (achiote-marinated grilled salmon, spicy salsa negra, habanero-onion escabeche, cilantro), the Cowboy Taco (dry-rubbed beef tenderloin, grilled corn, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, guacamole, queso fresco), and the Otto (organic refried black beans, bacon, avocado, and Monterrey Jack cheese).

Located at 19302 Katy Freeway, the 2,400-square-foot restaurant will seat 40 people indoor and 40 more on its 500-square-foot patio. The restaurant’s design will blend nods to Mexico City with Texas details.

Katy will join Tacodeli’s two other locations on Washington Avenue and in Uptown’s Post Oak Plaza shopping center. Founded in 1999, Tacodeli has 15 locations in Austin, Dallas, Plano, and Houston.

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