Sandwiches are the cornerstone of many meals, breakfast lunch or otherwise. We've put together this list of Houston's most notable and iconic sandwiches, running the gamut from deli style at Kenny and Ziggy's, the Mexican torta at Tierra Tacos, and a kim chee grilled cheese creation at Pour Society. Let us know if there's something in the comments you'd like to see added!
This small, mostly to-go spot near the Galleria is about as old-school as it gets. That's what makes the chicken salad sandwich with just the right amount of mayo, the way to go.
Take a break from lengua tacos and give the Pastor torta a try. At only $5, it's an excellent value, and the juicy, flavorful pork makes an excellent filling.
Food writers across the city agree that Zabak's serves Houston's best falafel. It has the right balance of a crispy exterior that's still soft on the inside.
Any of the sandwiches that utilizes Kenny & Ziggy's house-cured corned beef could make this map, but we'll stick to the classic Reuben. It's enormous, and the combination of corned beef, Swiss and sauerkraut just works.
At this coffee shop and diner, the bagel, which has been Houston's best for a couple generations, is more important the filling. That said, the lox box offers a very reasonably priced smoked salmon experience that, naturally, is a perfect fit with the bagel.
The Antone's original po-boy that combines hard salami with the restaurant's signature chow-chow is mandatory on map like this one. Hopefully, it will be reinvigorated under its new management.
Obviously, this map could have consisted of nothing but banh mi shops, and everyone has his or her favorite. We'll give Cali the nod for longevity, atmosphere and excellent bread.
There are lots of Houston restaurants with cheesesteaks on the menu, but East coast transplants agree that Pappa Geno's is the best. There's Cheese Whiz, naturally, and the bread provides the right texture and support.
Since 1977, Niko Niko's has served classic Greek fare to diners who happily line up at its counter. The delicious gyro is among the restaurant's hottest sellers and certainly deserves a place here.
Paulie's shrimp BLT with crispy bacon, fresh veggies and grilled shrimp makes for a satisfying twist on the classic sandwich. That the bread comes toasted on a panini press doesn't hurt either.
Picnic was one of the most popular responses to Friday's open thread. We'll suggest the pimento cheese sandwich, but there aren't any bad choices here.
Check out the bestselling Crunchy Chicken sandwich (seared chopped chicken, nut “crumble” made with house-made Old Bay potato chips, provolone, buttermilk ranch, pickles, tomato, pretzel bun
The sandwiches on the Provisions lunch menu all have a good start with the in-house baked bread. The sweetbread sandwich currently on the menu shows what makes this place so special.
Chef Austin Simmons delivers the all in-house Reuben - sauerkraut, Russian dressing, baby Swiss cheese, caraway seed rye bun. Worth the trip to the Woodlands.
Chef Greg Lowry brings us the Kim Cheese sandwich - house made kim chee, pimento and redneck cheddar on Texas toast. Could be a sammy collab of the century.
This small, mostly to-go spot near the Galleria is about as old-school as it gets. That's what makes the chicken salad sandwich with just the right amount of mayo, the way to go.
Take a break from lengua tacos and give the Pastor torta a try. At only $5, it's an excellent value, and the juicy, flavorful pork makes an excellent filling.
Food writers across the city agree that Zabak's serves Houston's best falafel. It has the right balance of a crispy exterior that's still soft on the inside.
Any of the sandwiches that utilizes Kenny & Ziggy's house-cured corned beef could make this map, but we'll stick to the classic Reuben. It's enormous, and the combination of corned beef, Swiss and sauerkraut just works.
At this coffee shop and diner, the bagel, which has been Houston's best for a couple generations, is more important the filling. That said, the lox box offers a very reasonably priced smoked salmon experience that, naturally, is a perfect fit with the bagel.
The Antone's original po-boy that combines hard salami with the restaurant's signature chow-chow is mandatory on map like this one. Hopefully, it will be reinvigorated under its new management.
Obviously, this map could have consisted of nothing but banh mi shops, and everyone has his or her favorite. We'll give Cali the nod for longevity, atmosphere and excellent bread.
There are lots of Houston restaurants with cheesesteaks on the menu, but East coast transplants agree that Pappa Geno's is the best. There's Cheese Whiz, naturally, and the bread provides the right texture and support.
Since 1977, Niko Niko's has served classic Greek fare to diners who happily line up at its counter. The delicious gyro is among the restaurant's hottest sellers and certainly deserves a place here.
Paulie's shrimp BLT with crispy bacon, fresh veggies and grilled shrimp makes for a satisfying twist on the classic sandwich. That the bread comes toasted on a panini press doesn't hurt either.
Picnic was one of the most popular responses to Friday's open thread. We'll suggest the pimento cheese sandwich, but there aren't any bad choices here.
Check out the bestselling Crunchy Chicken sandwich (seared chopped chicken, nut “crumble” made with house-made Old Bay potato chips, provolone, buttermilk ranch, pickles, tomato, pretzel bun
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