The area around Reliant Stadium is dominated by strong Cajun and Tex-Mex options. Distance and ratings are based on Google Maps data.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2525 S Loop W, Houston, TX 77054, USA. A Cajun-style seafood specialist, a popular chain across the Houston area.
Pappasitos Cantina
2515 S Loop W, Houston, TX 77054, USA. A lively restaurant famous for Tex-Mex food and margaritas.
Dimassi's
8236 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054, USA. A Lebanese and Mediterranean buffet specialist, popular for its freshly baked bread and lamb gyros.
Pappas Bar-B-Q
8777 S Main St, Houston, TX 77025, USA. A Texas-style smoked meat specialist, packed shoulder-to-shoulder on big game days.
Capt. Benny's
8506 S Main St, Houston, TX 77025, USA. A seafood and po'boy specialist with a nautical-themed interior, where crawfish dishes are popular.
JP Tacos: El Patron Del Sabor
8236 Kirby Dr Ste 150, Houston, TX 77054, USA. The highest-rated spot near the Medical Center, this taco shop earns a 4.9-star rating across 1,600 reviews and has become a Kirby Drive favorite.
Asahi sushi
8236 Kirby Dr #200, Houston, TX 77054, USA. A Japanese restaurant on Kirby Drive specializing in sushi and rolls, holding a steady 4.5-star rating across 725 reviews.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
8110 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054, USA. A spicy fried chicken chain that got its start in Tennessee, earning a 4.5-star rating across more than 1,100 reviews as a classic Southern fried chicken spot.