Cafe Piquet

The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Houston | Eater Houston

"A vital part of Houston’s history, Cafe Piquet began as a market selling hard-to-find Cuban goods to the influx of transplants from the Caribbean island. Still family-owned, the restaurant has become a beloved spot for classic Cuban fare and warm hospitality. Croquetas, empanadas, queso frito — and that’s just the appetizers. The ropa vieja, shredded beef slow-cooked in a tomato and wine sauce, is the menu’s undeniable star, but the entree sampler is perfect for when everything looks too delicious to decide." - Brianna Griff