Da Gama

The 24 Best Restaurants in Houston

"With items like masala hummus, Portuguese-inspired fofos, queijo de gama, and the Indian starter staple, samosas, there's something here for everyone. The food is prose with spice, and the textures range from crunchy (Power Bowl) to street food (Pav Bhaji) and the surprising (Piri Paratha Taco). There's a lot of mixing of cultures and that's to be expected in Houston—and that's what people come here for. There's also a very strong cocktail game, with drinks like "Sachin Tendulkar," named after the famous Indian cricketer, to zero proof mocktails and coffee cocktails. This place is a haven for drinks with fancy ingredients that range from basil cordials to butterfly pea flowers." - Charu Suri, Diana Oates