"While most Tex-Mex restaurants are equipped for children, both food and decibel-wise, Tia Maria’s in Spring Branch takes it one logical step further. It has a free soft-serve machine right by the front door. So if your children aren’t loaded on too many cheese enchiladas and refills of Sprite, you can let them explore some creativity by attempting to pour a vanilla-chocolate swirl themselves. Just make sure to grab extra napkins for the car ride home. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi