Houston's diverse food scene doesn't stop at midnight. With a large international population and Texas-sized appetites, H-Town keeps the kitchens running late.
24-Hour Texas Classics
Whataburger
Texas institution. Honey butter chicken biscuit at 3am is a rite of passage.
House of Pies
Houston institution since 1967. Pies, diner food, and late-night crowds.
Katz's Deli
New York-style deli that never closes. Great for post-bar sandwiches.
IHOP
Reliable pancakes and breakfast at any hour.
Tacos & Tex-Mex
Tacos Tierra Caliente
Houston's iconic taco truck chain. Al pastor at 4am is a beautiful thing.
Laredo Taqueria
Breakfast tacos that are worth driving across town for.
Taqueria Del Sol
Cash-only tacos that have fed Houston for decades.
El Tiempo Cantina
Upscale Tex-Mex with excellent fajitas. Great for a nicer late dinner.
Asian Late Night
Pho Binh
Houston's most famous late-night pho. The trailer is a landmark.
Tan Tan
Vietnamese-Chinese fusion. Great banh mi and noodle soups.
Niko Niko's
Greek food and gyros. Post-bar lamb is a Montrose tradition.
Montrose & Washington Ave
Brasil
Coffee shop with food. Artsy crowd and late-night vibes.
Little Woodrow's
Texas bar with solid food. Great wings and burgers.
Houston Late Night Tips
- Whataburger loyalty: Texans take their Whataburger seriously. Don't mock it.
- Taco trucks: Follow the crowds to the busy trucks—that's the good stuff
- Midtown pho: Pho Binh trailer is a Houston institution at 3am
- Chinatown: Bellaire Blvd has options until 2-3am
- Car is essential: Houston is spread out; late-night often requires driving