Late August
American restaurant · Museum District
4201 Main St Suite 120, Houston, TX 77002
Highlights
Afro-Mexican cuisine with Black soul food, Indigenous & Mexican fusion
Afro-Mexican cuisine with Black soul food, Indigenous & Mexican fusion
"Offers a more formal dining experience that blends precise Cajun and Creole cooking with the unwavering passion of communal soul-food traditions." - Jesse Sparks
"Chef Chris Williams of Houston’s Lucille Hospitality partnered with Gin Design Group to transform a 2,800-square-foot space at the historic Sears building into this restaurant, which honors Afro-Mexican cuisine. Located on the first floor of the Ion in Midtown, Late August pays homage to the iconic department store with its original terrazzo tile flooring, built-in millwork, and jewel tones. Special touches any diner can appreciate are its open kitchen, which gives glimpses into the culinary process, and artwork by local artists Robert Hodge and Moon Pappas. The menu, a blend of Black and Latin flavors, offers dishes like smoked chicken drumettes, chili relleno, stellar fried chicken, and cabrito stew." - Marcy de Luna
"An Afro-Mexican restaurant tucked into the Ion in Midtown that opened in 2024 and drew attention as a notable new arrival." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Designated by Michelin as "recommended" in the Texas selection (a category distinct from Michelin stars)." - Brittany Britto Garley
"The Deal: Two-course lunch for $25 per person, three-course dinner for $55 per person Why We Like It: Late August is a newcomer to Houston’s food scene, but the Southern dishes here hold their own against seasoned restaurants participating. With the lunch deal costing the same as a typical entree, we suggest coming during the day, especially if that means trying the smashburger. For dinner, order a cup of loaded, spicy gumbo, a rack of ribs, and their creme brulee rice pudding, which is the dessert combo we didn’t know we needed." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
