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    Tropical Express

    4.7 (42 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    TROPICAL EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Shemica R.

    Houston's hidden gem! They offer so many selections whether you want food or a sno-ball.

    The building and setup

    This place is such a vibe There's SO many flavors to choose from and even more options of food and snacks as well. My boyfriend and I went to get something to cool us off in this 100° today and ended up getting two burger combos and two snow cones..then came BACK for more cones that evening. I never do this. The burgers were cooked perfect and full of flavor and tender. The prices also are so affordable: these in the picture were only $4! Other snow cone places are half the size and like $5-8. I'll absolutely be back and will tell everyone about this spot

    Catfish & shrimp

    All the food we had was GREAT!!, the service was great no attitude just positive fun vibes. definitely going back again!

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    I Love the turkey burgers. The food portions are big also. The slushes are very flavorful.

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    Great service, food hot very well seasoned I highly recommend will definitely e back had the pork chop sandwich

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    11 months ago

    Food is fantastic recommend everyone in the Houston and surrounding area invite everyone

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    I love their jalapeno cheese burger basket. The service is great even though you might have to catch them when they have no customers.

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    Omggg I love this place. Pork chop sandwich is amazing and the ice is perfect! I highly recommend adding Condensed milk to your snow cone.

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    5 years ago

    This place is a hidden jewel! Best burger in Houston!!! Friendly owners and great food are always a winning combination

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    i love the burgers here. cooked fresh to order. the onion rings are huge. single burger will put you a sleep

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    4.1(301 reviews)
    3.7 mi•Oak Forest/Garden Oaks
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    My coworkers are introducing me to some great gems in the area and this one tops the list thus far!…read more We went to lunch early to beat the crowds because it is a popular place- especially in the evening and weekend because of the food and happy hour specials, but lunch special is pretty grand too. They have a 2 for $20 meal that includes a starter of choice and an entree. First off, the portion sizes are huge. I ended up taking half my food to go- and it tasted juat as good this evening for dinner! It came out quickly and the customer service was spectacular. They even flagged us down when we were about to leave because I left my jacket at the table. During our dining, we were checked on regulary by our server D'Anna. She was patient with us deciding on our choices for our orders and willing to give us guidance on entrees. We never had an almost empty water glass, and magically, even sitting outside on the covered patio, we did not have to fight with flies to keep them away from our food, but I wouldn't blame the flies one bit if they tried because Millie's has some amazing dishes. First off the fish dip is electrifying. Reminds me of seafood salad, but not as chunky. Delicious!!! A must try. I ordered the wedge salad for my 2 for $20 meal. It didn't come out with my other counterparts' apps because they were making the blue cheese dressing from scratch- SCRATCH! And boy was it amazing when it did come out! Fresh and refreshing. Once more, my philly was loaded with toppings! A little spicy than expected but not to the point that my tongue was burning. The beef tallow fries were also a pleasant compliment to my philly. Not salty at all and thick cut just how I like them so I can taste the potato. It was not only a great meal but exceptional setting to have a dining experience. I can see why this place is popular! Will be back for sure Millie's.

    This place sucks the food is disappointing, and the manager fired the best worker ever who has done…read moreeverything for Millie's. management sucks don't go here unless you want to have a bad day!

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    Post Beer & Wine is one of those neighborhood spots that instantly makes a bar crawl better. We…read morestopped in during a crawl and ended up lingering longer than planned, which feels like the best compliment you can give a place. We enjoyed a glass or two of wine, tossed some darts, and soaked in the relaxed, unpretentious vibe. It is casual in the right way. Easy to talk, easy to stay, and not trying too hard to be anything other than a solid local bar. The real highlight, though, is Posty the bar cat. An adorable black and white cat who clearly runs the place. Getting to know Posty outside was an unexpected and genuinely charming moment that made the stop memorable. If you are a cat person, this alone will win you over. Even if you are not, it is hard not to smile. Great drinks, darts, friendly energy, and a bar cat that steals the show. Post Beer & Wine is exactly the kind of place you hope to find when hopping around Houston, and absolutely worth a stop even if you are not on a crawl.

    Met for a girls night in this cute little restaurant. The music was good and the atmosphere was…read morecomfortable. The bartender recommended a really nice wine and we shared a bottle over dinner. Two of us had steak, one strip the other filet. We shared French fries and green beans. Everything was so good!! The steak was cooked perfectly. Another friend ordered the grilled cheese with Gouda and loved it. It's definitely a do again!!

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    Came by this place for a birthday. The drinks are average priced for the heights. The food was…read moresurprisingly decent for a bar focused environment. I got the classic burger nothing overwhelming good but it was a solid burger crispy fresh veggies patty was juicy and nice flavor exalt what you would expect from a burger. The only thing is the servers wasn't very knowledgeable about the foods coming out they didn't know what food they had to give out to people. They got confused on what wing flavors they had and when they brought them out they didn't know who's food was who's. But all in all it's a great environment to hang out with friends and they a rooftop patio which was a plus.

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    Hippo Burgers was a a pleasant surprise to find! Knowing that I would be in the area for training,…read moreI decided to look for a lunch option the day before. Hippo Burgers popped up on my Yelp search and was not too far away, so I bookmarked it. Could have went to the Popeyes near by, but I really had a taste for a burger. Reviews were solid, so I figured why not?! Drive was bumpy to HB, but that is typical for the Aldine area, so drive carefully! Parking lot was plentiful even during lunchtime, but I did arrive just before 11:30 so I may have missed the lunch break traffic. Still about half of the restaurant was filled up. The menu is straightforward and outlines the ingredients on the burger. Desiring a burger with bacon, I ordered the BLT Burger- without mayo added mustard. You will find that the burgers are not too overly inclusive with a bunch of toppings but include one ingredient that makes it unique enough to make a statement (i.e. bacon, mushrooms jalepanos...This gives HB time and focus to make an oustanding meaty and flavorful patty to showcase their burgers which gives it that homemade burger vibe. Plus the order came out quick! Portion size was generous and worth the price. Very tasty burger that will keep you full the rest of the day. I cannot forget the fries, which came out fresh and hot. A pinch of salt- just how I like them, which was the deciding factor for me to eat at HB versus driving back to training and risk my fries getting cold! I gladly indulged in every single bite of my burger and fries. Plus, I love that they have Pepsi versus Coke beverages. They sell one cup size for fountain drinks. Dining in? free refills! I also liked that the tables are spaced out and give people room to eat. Tables provided plenty of paper towels as well as you sink your teeth into your burger and possibly get a little undignified. No one will blame you. Good food deserves to be devoured and I most certainly will be back again to indulge accordingly.

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