Phenomenal Experience! I am a native houstonian & I absolutely loved the food tour of downtown. With the perfect amount of history, foods & murals to see, Star (the CEO) made this experience fun & extremely informative! 10/10 Recommend!!! read more

Best Bites Houston - Food Tours Near Me - Houston, Texas

I can't think of any other word other than AMAZING! I love food, but Best Bites will make you fall in love with it. What I enjoyed the most about the tour is learning about the diversity of the foods we enjoyed and the culture that surrounds it. The City of Houston is an amazing place and we learned so much about what it has to offer and the history behind these huge buildings. Star, who is the owner of Best Bites is such a joy to be around. She is knowledgeable, she is fun, and you can tell she has a passion for all kinds of food and the city! I highly recommend that you go on this one of a kind food tour with her. You'll be full of great tasting food, slightly inebriated, highly satisfied and you'll have a new found love and appreciation for downtown Houston. GO and ENJOY! You won't regret it. read more

This is a great tour! Star does wonderful job showing her guests around the city through food. We explored the historic district of downtown Houston and made 4 stops for food and drink pairings. There are many other spots on her list that is included in different tours. It was a great day being a tourist in our own city and exploring places close by that we didn't know existed. We plan to do this tour again to experience different places on a different day. Purchasing tickets is easy and comes with all info you need to be prepared for the tour. Private tours available with personalized route and restaurant options Discounted parking garage voucher Wear walking shoes Come hungry Ask questions Take pictures Meet new people read more

Just moved to the Houston area a few months ago, and this was a really fun way to explore Houston! You can def tell that Star LOVES. FOOD. She was super energetic and excited and had many food suggestions, which she texted us after the tour. As we walked from place to place, she also provided some interesting facts/tidbits about the areas we were in. I won't ruin the surprise by telling you everything that was on the tour - not knowing was half the fun, but I will say it was a good mix of exploration, food, and drinks! Everyone was full (and happy!) at the end. Star said she's got a couple other tours in the works so will definitely be keeping an eye out for those! read more

Star was an amazing guide! I've lived in Houston for almost 20 years and I didn't know a lot of the history that she provided. The food and drinks at all 4 tasting locations was delicious and I would recommend this tour for anyone. Very nice way to spend an afternoon. Star found her calling as an upbeat and fun tour guide! read more

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I always say that food is my love language and tell others how it's the best way to learn about a city and its culture. What I love about Best Bites Houston is that it's a walking food tour that explores the city's "diverse food & culture one bite at a time!" Yes, we can all follow guidebooks, but in so many big cities it can be overwhelming having to look through a long list of restaurants while trying to find that hidden gem. And that's exactly what this food tour does. They do all the work for you. You can literally just show up and enjoy the tour. However, if you have specific food requests, then Best Bites Houston can tailor your private group's tour to include food, drink, and culinary experiences towards your preferences. What also makes this food tour most enjoyable and uniquely different, is the lead tour guide, Star. I met Star from the Houston food scene and every time I see her, she never fails to have a warm, bubbly, and charismatic personality that's truly addicting. And I'm not just saying this because she's my friend. During my food tour, Star was passionate about every location we visited. She provided us with so much insight, whether about the restaurants and their history, the culture and architecture of downtown Houston, or an insider's glimpse of the local artisan chefs. Whether you're visiting Houston or a Houston native, you should book a tour for your family, friends, coworkers, or whoever with Best Bites Houston. It's a fun way to eat delicious food and have a drink (or two) while hanging out in some of Houston's most notable restaurants. Experience the beauty of Downtown Houston on this 3-hour foodie adventure and you'll even leave with secrets that even Houstonians don't know about! read more

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this tour!! It was fun, filling, knowledgeable, and most of all I got to learn more about the city I've spent my entire life in!Star was a great host and her personality brought life to the tour! Plus I'm a hugeee foodie, so I can't imagine a better way to spend my Saturday than to try the amazing foods my city has to offer! I would definitely do it again and recommend trying this AT LEAST once, even as a local! read more

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What a fabulously fun tour with Star! This was a surprise birthday weekend for my husband with the food tour & a night at the Marquis, which was perfectly located to the start & end of the tour. She was so enthusiastic about our great city of Houston and super knowledgeable about the architecture, culture & cuisine it has to offer. We were also paired with such an amazing family group, so it made our tour even that much better! The food & cocktails were delicious! Our favorites were definitely the Rustic tamales & margaritas and the Brasserie Du Parc's crepe & surprise, signature lychee cocktail for dessert. We loved it so much, we went to the Rustic's amazing brunch the next morning (peek at their website for details). We had reservations at Brasserie, but we changed our minds to the Rustic only based on our cuisine mood at the moment but will definitely be back for Brasserie in the near future! read more

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Incredible!! This was my first food tour and will recommend for anyone who is a foodie! Star our tour guide was the best she is a spark of energy and there is no dull moment. The restaurants each have there own uniqueness. Do not eat before the tour,TRUST ME !! Will definitely do this again!!! read more

Wow! This was so much fun and exceeded our expectations. Food was wonderful and a good amount. Come hungry! Loved hearing all about the history of downtown Houston. Star was the best guide! Absolutely recommend and would do it again! read more

In the midst of Coronavirus restrictions, the virtual food tour was a great way to sample a variety of absolutely delicious dishes while visiting via Zoom. The cocktail kit was also beautifully crafted. Star, our tour guide, was a delightful source of info about local sites. As an added bonus, the portions were so generous, we still have plenty for another meal. I'd highly recommend this tour to everyone! read more

Absolutely loved everything about this tour! From getting to know more about a city that I love to finding out about local restaurants with amazing food. Star did such an amazing job with the tour and I will definitely be back with my friends and family to do it all over again! read more

We had an excellent time!!!! Food, drinks and historical knowledge given on the tour are totally worth the price! 10/10 recommend. Just go

My husband and I took the Best Bites Food Tour yesterday and it was amazing. I wasn't sure what to expect. I've lived in Houston since 1990 and felt I pretty much knew everything about Houston and have gone everywhere but I learned so much and had so much fun. Star, the guide and owner was a wealth of information, super bubbly, high energy..just all around great. The tour was very well organized, the restaurants visited during the tour were perfect, great food...all a little different with an interesting history. Definitely places I will visit again. Also, a great tour for businesses, I plan to incorporate it into our team building and client events. Put this on your bucket list for Houston. read more

We did the "Bites and Sites" tour. It was AMAZING, to say the least. Star is so knowledgeable and passionate about what she teaches you and feeds you. As a lifelong Houstonian, I was impressed by what I didn't know about this wonderful city. This tour is definitely something you should partake in....it's 3.5 hours of FUN, FOOD, and more FUN. Can't wait to get a big group and go again!!! Thank you Best Bites Houston! read more

My roommate and I live in Houston less than a mile downtown, but I signed us up for the food tour because we always say we want to try new places and never do. Star did such a fantastic job sharing the history of Houston and serving us food that were so local and unique. We kept saying, "Wow we feel like we are in a different city!" It was such a fun way to explore places that have been right under our noses this whole time. Whether you are traveling from out of town or from the Houston area, I would suggest spending the afternoon with Star and seeing more of what Houston has to offer! read more

My wife and I took the Tour last weekend and really enjoyed the experience. The Tour guide, Star, was terrific! So knowledgeable about the city AND very enthusiastic. Now the food... Star picked excellent restaurants to illustrate the diversity of the Houston food scene. She arranged to accommodate all requested food requests. The food was plentiful and very good. We plan on returning to the restaurants in the future. Restaurants were accommodating, staff very welcoming and ambiance was excellent. I highly recommend the tour!! read more

Had an absolutely great time on this tour! I learned a lot about the Historic Market Square area of Houston and local businesses (one of my favorite spots already)! We had our fill of yummy drinks and food. I would love to do it again and want to try any tour led by Star / Best Bites Houston. Whether you want to be a tourist in your own city for a day and learn something new or are visiting from out of town, I definitely recommend to anyone. read more

I have lived in Houston my entire life but this food tour brought so many restaurants to life that I had either on my list of places to go or had never even heard of! The food was so delicious and different at each of the stops. Star, the tour guide, was so knowledgeable on not only the food but also the history of downtown Houston! This was definitely such a unique and fun experience and I would highly recommend to those not only visiting Houston but people who have lived here for a long time!! read more

Lovely to see a young Desi woman from Houston leading us on an amazing tour with great food, booze, desserts, and fun facts about Htown. I would definitely do this again. read more

Best way to celebrate wedding anniversary! We loved the tour so much, Star was incredible! Highly recommend. We're planning on bringing family along with us the next time we do a tour. The food was amazing, the drinks were refreshing, and the company was great! Thank you Star! :) read more

Awesome tour , Star does an excellent job and the food is delightful , new places I didn't know existed