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A ChòpnBlọk plate: stew, rice and beans

Houston's opening No. 1

ChòpnBlọkWest African · Montrose

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1
ChòpnBlọkWest African · Montrose
2
MenshoRamen · Chinatown
3
Corkscrew BBQBBQ · Spring
4
Tacos La SultanaMexican Tacos · Magnolia Park
5
The Peri Peri FactoryPortuguese-African · Westheimer
6
RoostarVietnamese · Second Ward
7
Top SushiJapanese · Westheimer
8
Joey UptownNew American · Galleria / Uptown
9
Aga's Restaurant & CateringHouston
10
Caribbean Jerk PalaceCaribbean · Third Ward

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Vouch PassportHouston · Oct 2026

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No. 1 in HoustonChòpnBlọk
No. 2 in HoustonMensho
No. 4 in HoustonTacos La Sultana
All three in Houston's Top 10vouchfood.com
Brisket at Corkscrew BBQ
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What to order at Corkscrew BBQ
Ask for the fatty brisket. The peach cobbler is a must, especially if you have a sweet tooth.
Pro tip
There has been a line on all three of my visits, and they can sell out. Go about 30 minutes before opening.

Founder's note · 3 visits, last in August 2026

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