Rodeo Goat

"A stone’s throw away from the many bars that line St. Emmanuel Street, this EaDo joint is the great pitstop after having a few drinks with friends for a burger. With sprawling high-top tables indoors and a covered patio with comfortable seating outside, Rodeo Goat offers endless combinations with 16 house-ground burgers and five different-styled patties (vegetarian and vegan options included).  Stop by for happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays for discounted drinks." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"Inside and outside of the burger and craft beer bar Rodeo Goat, you’ll see swarms of people standing and sitting glued to the TVs, watching Astros or Rockets games. The laid-back patio feels like summer camp for adults, complete with picnic tables and games like ring toss. And the burgers are as oversized as the patio, including the extra-spicy Hot Bastard that’ll melt your mouth off, or the ones inspired by Houston icons, like the (281) 330-8004, named for Houston rapper Mike Jones, with garlic-roasted cremini mushrooms, gruyere, and a soy caramel glaze." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"The patio at Rodeo Goat, a burger and craft beer bar in EaDo, is often swarmed with people glued to sports on TV. The enormous, covered patio provides shade for everyone, from the cyclists stopping by for a mid-ride power up, to the pooches waiting patiently for a spare fry to be dropped. There’s enough space to anxiously watch an Astros game while pacing around without disturbing the ring toss game happening in the center of the patio. And if you’re feeling brave and order the extra-spicy Hot Bastard burger, you’ll appreciate the extra room outside for the inevitable fire-breathing that will ensue. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Just a 12 minute walk from Minute Maid Park, there’s plenty of space at Rodeo Goat, especially on the huge patio. You and your crew can grab a picnic table and try one of the many burgers, like the Hot Bastard (if fire-breathing is your thing), or the sugar burger covered in grilled peaches and candied bacon. Come to Rodeo Goat and kick it with the Astros fans that weren’t at the game, and catch all the highlights at one of their bajillion flat screen TVs. How to get there: Walk (12 minutes)" - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Though a Dallas-Fort Worth export, Rodeo Goat localizes itself with Houston-inspired burgers, like the Marvin Zindler burger, named after the late Houston reporter, which is topped with a pickle chutney and barbecue sauce, and the Mike Jones-themed “(281) 330-8004” burger, which is topped with garlic-roasted cremini mushrooms, pickled onions, swiss cheese, and a soy caramel glaze. Help the Texas burger chain pick its best burger in its Battle of the Burgers competition each month. Every order counts." - Brittany Britto Garley