Vegetarian menus in Houston

Mexican, Dessert · Upper Kirby

Tacos in asada, pastor, chicken mole, and brisket tinga, plus sopes, flautas, and corn in a cup

Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Baked Goods, Cafe, Dessert · The Heights

Shawarma, flatbreads, wide range of meat and vegetable options, since 1990

Eritrean, Ethiopian · Southwest Houston

Awaze and derek tibs, shuro stew, doro wot, veggie platter with injera

Indian, Pakistani · Southwest Houston

Aga's Chops, chicken chaska boti, beef nihari, garlic naan

Mediterranean · Montrose

Wood-fired pita, chicken shawarma, lamb kabobs, hummus, gyro platters, Mediterranean salads

Ecuadorian, South American, Seafood · Downtown

Stir-fry lomo saltado beef, mixed seafood ceviche, Colombian chicharrón platters, corn arepas

American, French, Italian, Baked Goods · The Heights

Flaky almond croissants, quiche, sandwiches, pizza, fresh baked sourdough bread

American, French, Italian, Baked Goods · The Heights

Flaky almond croissants, quiche, sandwiches, pizza, fresh baked sourdough bread

Honduran · Westside

Baleadas, pollo con tajadas, grilled meat with plantains, fried tilapia, tres leches

American · Southwest Houston

Double bacon cheeseburger, hickory burger, chili cheese tots, waffles, frozen lemonade

Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Baked Goods, Deli, Seafood · Westside

Lamb shawarma wrap, stuffed grape leaves, za'atar man'oushe, spinach-cheese pie, lentil soup

Downtown

Brie and strawberry salad, bleu cheese chicken salad, cubano, pesto chicken pasta

Italian, Spanish, Seafood · Hillcroft

Wood-fired pizzas, tapas, ceviche, handmade ravioli, snapper tacos, steaks, seafood pasta

Thai, Seafood · The Heights

Savory kao nam tod crispy rice, aromatic khao soi curry noodles, papaya salad platters

Greek · Spring Branch

American, Japanese, Seafood · Galleria

Pan-seared ahi tuna burgers, jumbo lump crab cakes, premium sushi rolls, hand-cut steaks

American, Cafe · Montrose

Juicy burgers, vibrant salads, hearty lasagna, spinach artichoke green eggs, apple sausage

American · Spring Branch

Rotating weekly menu, dish of the day, breakfast tacos, enchilada bowl, bacon burger, French toast

Middle Eastern, Persian · Hillcroft

Grilled beef koobideh, chicken barg, lamb chops, marinated quail, crispy tahdig, hummus

Cajun, Seafood · Southeast

Gumbo stuffed potato, fish and shrimp with grits, po boys, pork chops

Middle Eastern, Palestinian, Dessert · Galleria

Stretchy mastic ashta scoops, crushed pistachio coatings, Turkish coffee gelatos, fruit sorbets

American · Washington Corridor

Classic Vibe cheeseburger, vegetarian burger, vegan burger, jalapeno popper bagel burger

American · The Heights

Smashed-patty burgers, panko mahi mahi burger, falafel burger, chicken sando, kimchi relish

Mediterranean, Cafe · Westside

Beef tenderloin medallions, pistachio crusted salmon, shrimp scampi, roasted lamb chops

Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Cafe · Galleria

Char-grilled chicken kabobs, hummus, crispy beef kibbeh, baklava, since 1991

Vietnamese · Southeast

Traditional canh bun, rich bo kho beef stew, savory mì quảng noodle bowls, inside an apartment

Pakistani · Hillcroft

Karak chai, chapli kababs, chicken keema with paratha, samosa chaat, hunter beef burgers

Brazilian, South American · Galleria

Tableside prime picanha cuts, slow-cooked beef ribs, marinated lamb chops, gourmet salad bar

American · East End

Texas-size steak sandwiches, char-grilled beef cheeseburgers, beer-battered onion rings

West African · Montrose

Smoky jollof rice, coconut chicken curry, beef suya skewers, savory West African red stew

American · Southside

Chili cheese burgers, frito pies, ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, floats

Tex-Mex, Dessert · Rice Village

Tableside guacamole, brisket empanadas, pollo en mole Oaxaqueño, skirt steak carne asada, queso

Tex-Mex, Seafood · Galleria

Skirt steak fajitas, scratch-made pork tamales, lobster enchiladas, jumbo margs, since 1966

Sri Lankan · Westside

Chili chicken with kottu, lamprais, deviled fish, roti with curry, chop suey, eggplant moju

West African · Westside

West African/Senegalese, jerk chicken, jollof rice, big portions

Cafe · The Heights

Chicken chilaquiles, chicken and waffles, bagel and lox, fresh pressed juices, mimosa flights

American, Baked Goods, Cafe · Downtown

Specialty coffees, brisket boudin kolaches, breakfast tacos, croissants, cheesecake

Mexican · Washington Corridor

Slow-simmered beef menudo, shredded barbacoa, stuffed gorditas, handmade tamales, chilaquiles

Mexican · Southwest Houston

Slow-simmered beef menudo, shredded barbacoa, stuffed gorditas, handmade tamales, chilaquiles

Indian, Cafe · Southeast

Global vegetarian/vegan soups and sandwiches, Pistachio Cardamom Latte, locally roasted coffee

American, Greek, Deli · Galleria

Seared lamb gyros, beef souvlaki kebabs, crispy Greek potatoes, thick chickpea hummus

Mexican · The Heights

Botana Oaxaquena, tlayudas mixta, cecina tacos, chapulines tacos, nachos, torta El Alebrije

Tex-Mex, Seafood · East End

Nacho Supreme, queso flameado con chorizo, loco fries, fajita plate, fajita El Charro

Mexican · Northeast

Huevos rancheros, menudo, barbacoa, lengua, fajitas

Caribbean, Cuban, Mexican · Washington Corridor

Slow-cooked ropa vieja, baked empanadas, rotisserie chicken, sweet plantains

American, Mediterranean · Spring Branch

Coal-fired pizza, lamb chops, wagyu burger, sriracha cauliflower, blackened salmon, tiramisu

Mexican · Midtown

Carne asada breakfast burritos, birria tacos, sizzling beef fajitas

American, Baked Goods, Cafe · Montrose

El Paso migas, Empire Café Benedict, custom-roasted espresso, massive homemade layer cakes

Italian · Downtown

Pepperoni pizza slices, supreme specialty pies, baked lasagna, stuffed cheese calzones

Italian · Spring Branch

Veal marsala, seafood linguine, eggplant parmesan, chicken piccata, lasagna, tiramisu

French, Baked Goods, Cafe · Galleria

Homemade baguette, salade niçoise, omelets, flaky almond croissants, custard fruit tarts

Mexican, Thai, Seafood · The Heights

Global tacos, shrimp tempura taco, poke tuna taco, falafel

Italian · Westside

Chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, four-cheese lasagna, chicken pasta salad

Korean, Vietnamese · Spring Branch

Slow-simmered beef pho, spicy jjampong seafood noodle soup, dolsot bibimbap, stir-fried squid

Japanese, Seafood · The Heights

Spicy tuna hand rolls, salmon cut rolls, blue crab temaki, wagyu gyoza, bento boxes

Indian · Galleria

Slow-cooked chicken mandi, chicken 65 biryani, butter chicken momos, mango lassi

Caribbean, Jamaican · Southside

Curry chicken/goat, stew chicken, oxtails, jerk chicken wings, ackee and saltfish, beef patty

Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian · The Heights

Beef koubideh, chenjeh kabob, chicken on the bone, souvlaki wraps, hummus, zereshk rice

Indo-Pakistani · Hillcroft

Mutton biryani, chicken hara masala, steak tikka, chargha, garlic naan, mango tres leches

Chinese, Seafood · Rice Village

Dan dan noodles, twice cooked pork, mapo tofu, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, whole bass, dry pots

Vietnamese · EaDo

Vermicelli plates, savory pan-fried noodles, signature duck salad, mi ga egg noodle soup

Vietnamese, Seafood · Upper Kirby

Pho, bun bo Hue, mi quang, banh cuon, broken rice plates, shaking beef, phoenix chicken

Italian · Westside

Handcrafted braised beef ravioli, wood-fired margherita pizza, creamy carbonara, veal scaloppine

Tex-Mex · Downtown

Pollo mole poblano, wild boar tamales, chile rellenos, enchiladas, carnitas

Japanese, Seafood · Westside

Japanese izakaya with fresh sashimi, omakase, and Korean fusion bites

Afghan · Hillcroft

Banjara chicken, bolani, chollay, chapli kababs, bukhari pulao, fresh garlic naan

Middle Eastern, Persian · Westside

Charbroiled beef barg kabob, braised lamb shank, ghormeh sabzi stew, fluffy saffron rice

Nepali · Hillcroft

Steamed goat momos, Newari platters, Himalayan goat curry, chicken thukpa, thali sets

American, Deli · Galleria

Mile-high pastrami sandwiches, old-world stuffed cabbage, fluffy matzo ball soups, lox bagels

Thai, Seafood · Northside

Aromatic khao soi, classic pad Thai, pan-fried pad see ew, fiery pad kra pao, panang curry

Cambodian, Baked Goods · EaDo

Flaky beef pho kolaches, mango sticky rice danishes, hot cheeto croissants, milk coffees

Japanese, Seafood · Downtown

Sushi Set omakase, rotating seasonal nigiri, A5 wagyu toast, chicken fat rice, market fish

Korean, BBQ · Southwest Houston

KOL ribeye, marinated short ribs, pork jowl, beef belly, kimchi and soybean stew combos

Japanese, Thai, Seafood · Galleria

Fiery kua gling minced beef, aromatic khao soi soup, classic pad Thai, premium sushi rolls

Mexican, Seafood · Downtown

Double-tortilla street tacos, slow-cooked birria, stuffed chilaquil tortas, elote cups

Mexican, Baked Goods, Seafood · The Heights

Tacos, handcrafted tlacoyos, sopes, huaraches, scratch-made chilaquiles, pan dulce

Cajun, Vietnamese, Seafood · Spring Branch

Cajun-Vietnamese fusion seafood, signature Crawfish Cajun Pho, inside Asian grocery food court

Caribbean, Cuban · Northeast

Cuban-style pizza (Jamón, Pepperoni, Mixta), empanadas, Cuban food truck standards

Mexican, Seafood · Downtown

Coastal Mexican platters, citrus marinated starters, baked specialties, street tacos

Mexican, Tex-Mex, Seafood · Garden Oaks

Enchiladas suizas and mole, pollo loco half chicken, sizzling fajitas, caldo de res, menudo

Mexican · First Ward

Street tacos, birria, gringas, flautas, huaraches, sopes, chilaquiles, Sunday brunch buffet

Mexican, Sri Lankan · Southeast

Kottu roti, rice and curry, lamprais, stuffed flatbreads

Chinese · Montrose

Mala crispy chicken, chef's special dry chili dishes, savory mapo tofu

Mexican · Spring Branch

Massive milanesa tortas, loaded cubana tortas, savory carnitas, grilled al pastor tacos

American · Northeast

Fresh-made burgers (incl. veggie), crispy fries, wings, chicken sandwiches, salads, egg rolls

American, Mexican · Westside

Breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, barbacoa inside office building

American · The Heights

Ahi tuna bites, blue crab cakes, Local's kabob plate, gyros plate, Mama's meatloaf

British Indian · Hillcroft

Sizzling tandoori chicken tikka, jeera wings, garlic chili chicken, saag paneer, tandoori naan

Chinese · Spring Branch

Pan-fried pork dumplings, steamed leek dumplings, rich beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes

Ethiopian · Hillcroft

Yedoro wot, kitfo, awaze tibs, sambusa, injera platters, honey wine, clay pot coffee

Italian · Midtown

New York style pizzas, supreme calzones, jumbo buffalo wings, Sicilian gelato

Chinese, Seafood · Chinatown

Custom wheat dan dan noodles, water boiled fish, red oil dumplings, hot and sour soup

Italian, Deli · East End

Meatball po'boys, baked lasagna, chicken parmesan spaghetti, olive muffalettas

Cantonese, Chinese, Dessert, Seafood · Chinatown

Char siu, lava toast, garlic prawns, wok-seared liver, char kuey teow, squid, fried rice

Chinese · Chinatown

Chengdu zajiang noodles, spicy beef noodles, red chili oil wontons, Sichuan cold noodles

First Ward

Mushroom and waffle flights, boudin sushi roll, lump crab gumbo, specialty pancakes, cocktails

Nepali · Hillcroft

Jhol chicken momos, pan-fried kothey momos, spicy buffalo momos, chicken chowmein, thukpa

Italian · Downtown

Build-your-own pasta, pesto chicken alfredo, panini, fresh salads

Southern, Baked Goods, Dessert · Southeast

Southern sweet potato pies, Nana’s banana pudding, gourmet cookies, peach cobblers

Indian, Seafood · Galleria

Spiced butter chicken, slow-cooked dal, charcoal-roasted octopus, lamb chop biryani bowls

Thai, Seafood · Washington Corridor

Massaman curry with avocado, drunk noodles, panang curry, crispy garlic duck

Greek · Montrose

Shaved gyro meat, seasoned lamb kebabs, lemon roasted potatoes, honey-drenched baklava

American, Seafood · Upper Kirby

Texas tartare, pici with miso butter, hanger steak, schnitzel, crispy octopus, brie with honey

Chinese · Westside

Sizzling rice soup, Beijing fish buns, Houston staple since 1976

Chinese · Chinatown

Steamed shrimp har gow, pan-fried turnip cakes, baked barbecue pork buns, custard egg tarts

Vietnamese, Cafe · Hillcroft

Combination pho, vermicelli noodle bowls, pork spring rolls, shaking beef, lemongrass banh mi

American · Southwest Houston

Belgian waffles, Nutella crepes, Mexican and Ham Cheese omelettes, French toast, burgers

Korean · Spring Branch

Grilled mackerel and eel, creamy wasabi shrimp, stir-fried octopus, pork skin, sausage

Thai, Seafood · Westside

Pad thai, curries, papaya salad, and wings

Indian · Westside

Idly, daily thali, mutton ghee roast pulav, gongura chicken biryani, chicken 555, beetroot halwa

Argentinian, South American · Spring Branch

Empanadas, entrana and picanha off the grill, choripan, milanesa sandwiches

Malaysian · Chinatown

Singapore laksa noodle soup, roti canai, Hainanese chicken, satay, nasi lemak

Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern · Galleria

Chargrilled lamb chops, seasoned kafta kebab wraps, chicken shawarma fries, mint lemonade

American · Montrose

Artisan charcuterie boards, bruschetta platters, panini sandwiches

Mexican · The Heights

Huevos a la Mexicana, mole poblano, chilaquiles divorciados, gorditas, tortas, salsas

Salvadoran · Southwest Houston

Pupusas plain or locas, riguas de elote, curtido, casamiento, chicharrones, loroco

Thai, Seafood · Galleria

Spicy basil noodles, fish sauce fried chicken wings, crispy pork belly, chili pad kra pao

Japanese, Seafood · Galleria

Plant-based amber soy ramen, grilled pork bowls, crispy vegetable gyoza, steamed pork buns

Middle Eastern, Persian · Hillcroft

Flame-grilled beef koobideh, Cornish hen, marinated lamb chops, crispy tahdig rice crust

Mediterranean, Cafe, Seafood · Garden Oaks

Falafel burger and bites, gyro plate, build your own omelette, avocado toast, grilled salmon

Italian · Northside

NY-style Italian, standout chicken parmesan, pizza, salads

Vietnamese · East End

Crispy pork belly banh mi, chopped ribeye vermicelli bowls, smoked brisket eggrolls

Indian, South Indian · Spring Branch

Chicken 65, goat fry biryani, saag paneer, masala dosa, gulab jamun

Middle Eastern, Persian · Galleria

Premium beef koobideh, char-grilled lamb racks, roasted cremini mushroom hummus

Afghan · Hillcroft

Beef chapli kabobs, chopan lamb chops, stuffed bolani calzones, qabuli pulao, chicken karahi

Argentinian, South American, Uruguayan · Westside

Asado, entrana, chivito, empanadas, gnocchi with homemade marinara

Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Baked Goods, Dessert · Hillcroft

Fresh zaatar manakeesh, chicken shawarma wraps, falafel, beef kabab plates, homemade baklava

Middle Eastern · Southeast

Savory lamb mansaf, seasoned chicken shawarma, musakhan chicken, stuffed cabbage rolls

Japanese, Seafood · Downtown

Truffle yellowtail bowls, spicy tuna gochujang, tuna aioli with Thai chilies, salmon ponzu

Chinese, Korean · Spring Branch

Marinated beef bulgogi, crispy sesame chicken, house fried rice, pork egg rolls

Middle Eastern, Persian · Westside

Chicken koobideh, jujeh kabob, baklava, Persian ice cream

South Indian · Hillcroft

Crispy paper dosa, chana bhatura, steamed idli, crunchy samosa chaat, uttapam, filter coffee

Chinese, BBQ, Seafood · Chinatown

Peking duck and buns, hot pot, BBQ, live seafood

Cajun, Seafood · Southside

Shrimp, fish and oyster po-boys, Sleepy's gumbo, seafood pasta bowls, ooey gooey cake

Baked Goods, Cafe · Garden Oaks

Kolaches, salmon bagel, prosciutto fig panini, flatbreads, churro donuts, beer and wine

Filipino · Downtown

Crispy lechon roasted pork belly, sweet soy pork skewers, veggie pancit, squid adobo calamari

Egyptian, Middle Eastern · Southeast

Kofta, shawarma and falafel sandwiches, gyro, grilled steak, Mediterranean baklava

Chinese · The Heights

Spicy Sichuan chili crispy chicken, steamed soup dumplings, dandan noodles, mapo tofu, kung pao

Italian · Upper Kirby

Hand-tossed and deep dish pizza, Chelsea salad, meat lasagna, chicken cannelloni, meatballs

Thai, Seafood · The Heights

Khao soi, pad khee mao, khao mun kai, esarn sausage, massaman curry

Thai, Seafood · East End

Crispy garlic chive cakes, spicy drunken noodles, red curry pork, massaman beef brisket

Mexican · Spring Branch

Street tacos, birria tacos and quesabirria, handmade blue corn masa tortillas

Mexican, Seafood · Alief

Huevos rancheros, chilaquiles with fajita, machacado, nopales dishes, fish and shrimp tacos

American · Spring Branch

Signature burgers, buffalo ranch chickenburger, turkey bacon, wing combos, milkshakes

British Indian · Downtown

Indian-spiced lamb chops, chili paneer dishes, chicken fried cod, cardamom tres leches

Mexican · The Heights

Sizzling parrilladas, beef fajitas, handmade tortillas, caliente shrimp, burritos, enchiladas

Thai, Seafood · Southwest Houston

Fried rice, beef noodle soup, pad woon sen, panang curry, chicken larb, Thai green tea

Vietnamese · Spring Branch

Mom's eggrolls, thit kho shumai, Viet-Cajun gumbo pot pie, crawfish and garlic noodles

American, Baked Goods · Montrose

Freshly baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, flavored cream cheese, signature bagel dogs

American, Cajun · Northeast

Space City wings, Liberty Rd po'boy, bayou braised short rib, H-Town tacos, daiquiris

Southern, BBQ, Seafood · Northeast

Homemade smoked links, brisket, ribs, catfish and tilapia po'boys, Nickel Burger

Tex-Mex · East End

Sizzling skirt steak fajitas, handmade flour tortillas, gulf blue crab enchiladas

Italian · EaDo

Wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, cabbage salad with pistachio-apricot agrodolce

Mexican, Tex-Mex, Seafood · Downtown

Bone-in short rib barbacoa, truffle quesadillas, noble caviar crispy rice, grilled branzino

Mexican · Westside

Nopales salad, pozole verde, sopes, flautas, birria, portabello tacos, tacos gobe, fajitas

Southern, BBQ · Northeast

Sliced and chopped brisket, pork ribs, smoked turkey, link sausage, BBQ baked potatoes

American, Mediterranean, Seafood · Galleria

True crisp chicken, sourdough pizzas, burgers and sandwiches, seasonal menu

Thai, Seafood · Southside

Pad thai, tom yum, red curry, chicken wings, sticky rice with mango

Japanese, Seafood · Galleria

Creative fusion sushi rolls, seared peppercorn tuna, crispy Kobe beef rice cakes, since 2004

Chinese · Midtown

Crispy pork pan-fried bao, soup dumplings, spicy dan dan noodles, scallion pancakes

Southern, BBQ · Southeast

Smoked brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, pulled pork, pork ribs, mac and cheese

Vietnamese · Spring Branch

Bánh xèo (savory crepe), tamarind chicken wings, beef rib-oxtail pho, fish sauce fried chicken

Mexican, Seafood · Downtown

Housemade mole flights, wood-fired tlayudas, roasted cacao desserts, mezcal cocktails

Mexican, Tex-Mex, Seafood · Northeast

Seafood fajitas, shrimp ceviche, Torre de Mariscos, Camarones a la Diabla, oysters

Cajun, Creole, Seafood · Downtown

Crawfish étouffée, chicken sausage jambalaya, fried catfish baskets, seafood gumbo