3 Houston Restaurants to Try This Weekend: June 13 | Eater Houston

"Chef Rafael Nasr channels his Lebanese heritage into a fast-casual, counter-service menu featuring cheesy man’oushe (Lebanese flatbread), creamy spicy hummus, Tex‑Med Lebanese tacos topped with french fries (the chicken with pickles and parsley is recommended), heaping pita sandwiches, salads, and rice-and-hummus bowls with beef kafta, falafel, or slow-roasted chicken. Plates are often finished with a rich garlic aioli, a zippy hot sauce, and a labneh ranch; the food is affordable — a family spread for three to four includes a whole rotisserie chicken seasoned with Lebanese spices, a quart of hummus, pita or chips, a fattoush salad, and a choice of rice pilaf or Lebanese rice for $55. Brunch adds a sampler with soft scrambled eggs, dips, olives, a half za’atar/half-cheese flatbread, and knafeh for dessert, and weekday happy hour (4–6 p.m.) offers half-off shareable starters and $4 beer and wine. Lebanese wines by the glass or bottle, Turkish coffee, iced lattes, and stretchy booza are available; takeout is easy but dining in to enjoy a spread is encouraged." - Brittany Britto Garley