The Best New Restaurants in Houston, March 2025

"Houston diners who like Dallas-import Haywire — meet its sister restaurant, Mexican sister. Mexican Sugar opened in Regent Square in December, offering its massive library of agave spirits that includes more than 150 types of tequila and mezcal, which makes brunch here extra fun and boozy. Sample its selection of sweet and savory dishes, which include cajeta French toast, vanilla cinnamon pancakes, and Benedictos rancheros, or go during its regular hours when Mexican staples, like its tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and ceviches, are always on offer, Get more adventurous with its inventive plates, like its pecan mole rib-eye, and an extra cheesy lobster fundito, and be sure to visit during its weekday happy hour, which stretches from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m." - Brittany Britto Garley