Nestled in the southeast corner of Central Houston lies one of the city’s oldest and most important historical neighborhoods, the Third Ward. It was one of the Houston’s four original districts, as designated by the city’s charter in 1840, and over the past few decades, many of the Third Ward’s restaurants have staked their place as essential cultural institutions.
Still, it’s an important part of Houston’s culinary scene that has often been overlooked, and it’s time for that to change. Use this long-overdue map as a guide to the best eats in “The Tre,” ranging from raw, vegan burritos to elote kolaches, seafood-stuffed turkey legs, and greasy, cheesy burgers.
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