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Captain Benny’s Seafood
Whenever I set foot in Captain Benny’s oyster boat–cum–restaurant docked in the middle of a scruffy parking lot, my well-being soars. That’s because I know I’m about to enjoy some of the Gulf’s freshest raw oysters, gorgeous (and remarkably greaseless) fried shrimp, and the world’s coldest beer.
8506 S. Main St.; captbennys.com
 
El Real Tex-Mex Café
Set on reviving authentic Tex-Mex traditions and flavors, award-winning chef Bryan Caswell of REEF and longtime business partner Bill Floyd teamed up with food writer Robb Walsh to open El Real. The menu includes traditional puffy tacos, old-school enchilada plates topped with homemade sauces, and of course, killer margaritas.
1201 West-heimer Rd.; elrealtexmex.com

La Mexicana
This popular spot began life thirty years ago in a former corner store and has since expanded to include a patio and doors that open at 7 a.m. Start the day with huevos rancheros and a $4 “rita” (happy hour is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and again in the afternoon). Famous for its beef tip fajitas, La Mexicana also has the best enchiladas with green sauce in town.
1018 Fairview St.; lamexicanarestaurant.com