Looking for restaurants open late in Houston? Whether you’ve spent a night on the town or you’re just getting off work, you will eventually find yourself hungry late at night. No need to stress about finding hours and locations online, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up a list of hot spots with late night eats in Houston to satisfy you even after the sun goes down.
Of course, things are very different right now with the pandemic, so many of the popular late night restaurants in Houston have changed their hours in recent months. With that in mind, we’ve updated our guide the Houston’s late night food spots.
Read on below for our VERIFIED list of the Best Restaurants Open Late in Houston (updated January 2022)
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Restaurants Open Late in Downtown Houston
LA CALLE TACOS & TORTAS
The downtown taco and torta joint closes at 2 am every day of the week making this one of the best restaurants open late in Houston.
Open till: 2 AM.
Where: 909 Franklin Street, Houston, Texas 77002
FRANK’S PIZZA
For pizza, wings, burgers, salads, and other late-night eats, you can’t get much better than Frank’s. They’re open until 3 am Friday and Saturday and 1 am on Thursdays. They also offer late-night food delivery during these hours!
Open until: Thus- 1 am, Fri/Sat- 3 am.
Location: 417 Travis St. Houston, TX 77002
Late Night Food Places in Midtown Houston
MAI’S RESTAURANT
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Well known as one of the most popular Vietnamese restaurants in Houston, this restaurant is open late every night except Sundays when they’re closed. Monday through Thursday, they close at 10 pm. They’re open until 3 am Friday and Saturday. Simply put, this late night Houston restaurant is an institution.
Late Hours: 3 am, Fridays and Saturdays
Location: 3403 Milam Street, Houston, TX 77002-9531
Where to Eat Late in Washington area of Houston
EL REY TAQUERIA
El Rey has four locations around Houston but most of them close at 10 or 11. Only the El Rey on Washington is open until 3 am Thursday through Saturday for some great late night food in Houston.
Open till: 3 am, Thu/Fri/Sat
Where: 910 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
NINJA RAMEN
The restaurant with the best Ramen also has a full, diverse bar. They’re open until 2 am from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.
Open until: 2 am, everyday except Mondays
Location: 4219 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007
VELVET TACO
With five locations in Houston, you can be sure to get your street taco fix late into the night. The Washington outlet is open until 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays, making it the best choice out of the five. The others close at midnight and 2 am Friday and Saturday.
Open until: 4 am Fri/Sat
Where: 4819 Washington Ave. Houston, Texas 77007
VOODOO DOUGHNUT
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The popular donut spot finally made its debut in Houston in early 2020, and its amazing deep fried creations are available till midnight at two locations in Houston. So if you’re craving something different, this is certainly among the most unique 24/7 restaurants open late in Houston.
Late Operating Hours: midnight, everyday
Where: 3715 Washington Ave, Houston, Texas 77007Houston, Texas
SHELL SHACK
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Craving some crab legs or crawfish? This late night restaurant in Houston serves up delicious seafood until 2 am most nights although the kitchen usually closes at 1 am.
Open till: 2 am, everyday
Venue:2412 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Late Night Food Places in The Heights, Houston
CANTINA BARBA
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Some of the best tacos in Houston are available late at night. They’re open until 2 am Sunday through Thursday and until 3 am Fridays and Saturdays.
Open Until: 3 am Fri/Sat, 2 am Sun-Thurs
Where: 3701 N. Main St. Houston, TX 77009
TAQUERIAS ARANDAS
Enjoy some late-night Tex Mex at the North Shepherd location of this restaurant. Make sure to check out their other spots across the city too! Some locations, like the one at Wirt Road, are open as late as 4 am while some others close at 2, or 3 am. Some do close at 10, so check ahead before you go.
Open till: 3 or 4 am
Where: 10739 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77037
THE BURGER JOINT
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Houston’s favorite burger is waiting for you more often than not. The Heights location closes at midnight everyday.
Open until: 12 am
Located at: 2002 N Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77008
KATZ DELI & BAR
There’s a reason they say Katz’s never closes- all of their locations are open 24 hours a day, including their new Heights spot at 2200 N. Shepherd!
Open: 24 hours!
Where: 2200 N. Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008
HALAL GUYS
This popular restaurant has recently opened a few Houston area locations, including one in the Heights/Garden Oaks (3008 Ella) that’s open until 1 am on Friday and Saturday and till midnight the rest of the week.
Open till: 1 am Fri/Sat, midnight Sun-Thurs
Where: 3008 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018
Where to Eat Late in Montrose, Houston
MAIN CHICK HTX
This hot chicken truck usually sets up shop in Montrose across from Empire Cafe. They’re open until midnight Sunday-Thursday and 2 am on Friday and Saturday. – – page not opening – –
HALAL GUYS
This popular restaurant has recently opened a few Houston area locations, including one on Farnham St that’s open until 4 am on Friday and Saturday and till midnight the rest of the week.
Open till: 4 am Fri/Sat, 2 am Thurs, midnight Sun-Wed
Where: 3821 Farnham St, Houston, TX 77098
VELVET TACO
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With five locations in Houston, you can be sure to get your street taco fix late into the night. The Montrose location is open until 4 am on Friday and Saturday.
Open until: Thu- midnight, Fri/Sat- 4 am, 11 pm the rest of the week.
Location: 907 Westheimer, Suite A Houston, Texas 77006
THE BURGER JOINT
Houston’s favorite burger is waiting for you more often than not. The Montrose outlet is open till midnight Sunday through Thursday and till 4 am on Friday and Saturday.
Open till: 4 am Fri/Sat, 12am Sun-Thu
Address: 2703 Montrose Blvd Houston, TX 77006
KATZ DELI & BAR
There’s a reason they say Katz’s never closes- all of their locations are open 24 hours a day!
Open: 24 hours
Location: 616 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77006
HOUSE OF PIES
For cookies, pies, and homestyle meals, House of Pies is a sure thing. The outlet on Fuqua St is open 24 hours, making it one of the most popular restaurants open late in Houston.
Open: 24 hours
Where: 11311 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77089
BB’S CAFE
They’re not Cajun, they’re Tex-Cajun. This Tex-Orleans restaurant has several locations around Houston. The Montrose location closes at 2 am on Friday and Saturday.
Open until: 2 am Fri/Sat, Midnight Sun-Thurs
Location: 6154 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057
Love Buzz Pizza Pub
This popular Montrose pizza spot is open until 2 am, and they serve up some truly unique (and tasty) pizzas.
Open until: 2 am Mon-Sun
Where: 408 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, United States
Bellaire Restaurants Open Late
CAFE 101
This Asian Fusion restaurant has two locations but only the shop in Bellaire is open late. They close at 2 am every day.
Open till: 2 am Mon-Sun
Where: 9889 Bellaire Blvd #101 Houston, TX 77036
Where to Eat Late in SouthEast Houston
DOTS COFFEE SHOP
The original location in Southeast Houston is open 24 hours a day so you can get your fill of coffee, pie, sandwiches, and more at this late night spot.
Open: 24 hours
Where: 7006 I-45 South at Woodridge, Houston, TX 77087
Restaurants Open Late – Multiple Locations Across Houston
BB’S CAFE
They’re not Cajun, they’re Tex-Cajun. This Tex-Orleans restaurant has several locations around Houston with various late night hours depending on the day and location.
SPANISH FLOWERS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
This is one Mexican joint you’ll want to book a table with. Their location on Main is open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday with other late night hours during the week. The location on the North Freeway stays open until 2 am on the weekend.
HOUSE OF PIES
For cookies, pies, and homestyle meals, House of Pies is a sure thing with locations in Upper Kirby, Galleria, and on Fuqua in South Houston. They’re also open 24 hours, making this one of the most popular restaurants open late in Houston.
What’s your favorite late night restaurant in Houston? Let us know in the comments!
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