03/02/2026
We are so honored to be included in the Texas Monthly list of where to eat now, their picks of the best new restaurants in Texas. Thanks to our wonderful team and, of course, our customers!
The past year has been a lackluster one for Texas restaurants. Openings in 2025 seemed focused on delivering tried-and-true crowd-pleasers: French food, steakhouse fare, endless riffs on dirty martinis. Restaurateurs felt uncertain about the year’s economic and political climates, which made them cautious and made investors less willing to plunk down cash for anything that wasn’t a sure bet.
Texans have been struggling, too, to keep up with the increasing cost of a decent meal out. Restaurant experiences that feel truly worth it, that have the power to wow, are hard to come by. But they’re out there. Our restaurant critic Paula Forbes found them in a playful Asian American–Texan diner, an omakase counter that brings a sense of humor to serious sushi, and a cozy French bistro livening up northeast Texas. Houston leads this year’s class with four entries, fitting for an eclectic city that revels in diverse cuisines. 🍽️ Read our full list of the best restaurants in Texas here: txmnth.ly/4lnd5lv
🎨: Sean Freeman and Eve Steben
