Guidebook for Houston

Patrina
Guidebook for Houston

Essentials

This is a larger store, and offers a wide selection of produce and grocery items. It is located less than a mile from my home.
12620 Woodforest Blvd
12620 Woodforest Boulevard
This is a larger store, and offers a wide selection of produce and grocery items. It is located less than a mile from my home.
If you are familiar with HEB Grocery Store, then Joe V's is the "value" version of their chain. Warning, this location is always busy, but shopping there in the mornings are better than evenings!
Joe V's Smart Shop
5609 Uvalde Rd
If you are familiar with HEB Grocery Store, then Joe V's is the "value" version of their chain. Warning, this location is always busy, but shopping there in the mornings are better than evenings!

Everything Else

This is one of two Walmart located within 5 miles. This store is conveniently located on I-10 at Freeport St.
13750 East Fwy
13750 East Freeway
This is one of two Walmart located within 5 miles. This store is conveniently located on I-10 at Freeport St.
This is the second Walmart located in the area. This store is located at the Sam Houston Parkway (aka Beltway) and Wallisville Rd.
5655 East Sam Houston Pkwy N
5655 East Sam Houston Parkway North
This is the second Walmart located in the area. This store is located at the Sam Houston Parkway (aka Beltway) and Wallisville Rd.
I have used their services regularly since 2012. Never an issue, and my clothing is ready when promised.
Wallisville Dry Clean
15135 Wallisville Rd
I have used their services regularly since 2012. Never an issue, and my clothing is ready when promised.
I have not personally used this business, but it is nearby (across from Kroger's). Google has two reviews, and both are positive.
Sun Washateria Number Eight
540 Normandy St
I have not personally used this business, but it is nearby (across from Kroger's). Google has two reviews, and both are positive.
Less than 2 miles from home. Optimum hours are 10-11 pm and 2-4 pm. Other times can be busy.
US Post Office
550 Maxey Rd
Less than 2 miles from home. Optimum hours are 10-11 pm and 2-4 pm. Other times can be busy.
As a pharmacy, or need a quick item, this location is less than 2 miles from home.
Walgreens
500 Maxey Rd
As a pharmacy, or need a quick item, this location is less than 2 miles from home.
There are three BoAs nearby. This is the closest.
414 Uvalde Rd
414 Uvalde Road
There are three BoAs nearby. This is the closest.
Closest to home...
7 locals recommend
Wells Fargo Bank
5219 Richmond Ave
7 locals recommend
Closest to home...
Good food.
Panera Bread
15450 Wallisville Rd
Good food.

Food Scene

For your coffee fix...
Starbucks
15252 Wallisville Rd
For your coffee fix...
Good restaurant that is both a steakhouse and road house.
Pappas Meat Co.
12010 East Fwy
Good restaurant that is both a steakhouse and road house.
Another in the Pappas' family of restaurants with good food.
300 locals recommend
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2525 S Loop W
300 locals recommend
Another in the Pappas' family of restaurants with good food.
I love their BBQ and sides.
103 locals recommend
Pappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce St
103 locals recommend
I love their BBQ and sides.
Good comfort food.
28 locals recommend
Luby's
1743 Post Oak Blvd
28 locals recommend
Good comfort food.
I haven't eaten here recently, but decent food for reasonable prices.
6 locals recommend
JCI Grill
3607 S Shepherd Dr
6 locals recommend
I haven't eaten here recently, but decent food for reasonable prices.
Easy location to find.
Church's Chicken
12802 East Fwy
Easy location to find.
Easy location, but can be slow.
45 locals recommend
Jack in the Box
4403 Fannin St
45 locals recommend
Easy location, but can be slow.
Good burgers prepared when you order.
106 locals recommend
Whataburger
3712 S Shepherd Dr
106 locals recommend
Good burgers prepared when you order.
Easy access
18 locals recommend
Panda Express
3651 Weslayan St
18 locals recommend
Easy access
Fast, but tasty Tex-Mex food.
16 locals recommend
Taco Cabana
8101 Main Street
16 locals recommend
Fast, but tasty Tex-Mex food.
Wide selection of food in one location.
6 locals recommend
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
3033 S Loop W
6 locals recommend
Wide selection of food in one location.
Good sandwiches, and very fast service-- even when busy.
97 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
3101 W Holcombe Blvd
97 locals recommend
Good sandwiches, and very fast service-- even when busy.
Easy location
62 locals recommend
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1010 Old Spanish Trail
62 locals recommend
Easy location
Easy access
94 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2625 Louisiana St
94 locals recommend
Easy access
Tasty food
Johnny Carino's
5921 East Sam Houston Pkwy N
Tasty food
Tasty subs-- I recommend Mike's Way, or they can be bland.
Jersey Mike's Subs
5815 East Sam Houston Pkwy N
Tasty subs-- I recommend Mike's Way, or they can be bland.
Easy location
6 locals recommend
Applebee's Grill + Bar
12740 Southwest Freeway
6 locals recommend
Easy location
Good location
7 locals recommend
LongHorn Steakhouse
6201 East Sam Houston Pkwy N
7 locals recommend
Good location
Good sandwiches
Quiznos
5805 East Sam Houston Pkwy N
Good sandwiches
1 of 3 Pizza Huts in the area, but the only site that offers on-site dining.
36 locals recommend
Pizza Hut
906 St Emanuel St
36 locals recommend
1 of 3 Pizza Huts in the area, but the only site that offers on-site dining.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good Mexican food
200 locals recommend
Pappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop W
200 locals recommend
Good Mexican food