Ride & Dine: Savor Houston's Flavors Along METRORail's Purple Line

Looking for your next Houston food adventure? Skip the traffic and let METRO’s Purple Line be your express route to some of the city’s best eats! From sizzling tacos downtown to smoky barbecue in the East End, these spots are just steps away from the rail making it easier than ever to taste your way through Houston. 

Start Downtown: 
Kick off your culinary journey at Central Station Platform, where La Taquiza Street Tacos serves up authentic tacos on Rusk and Milam. Craving something upscale? Just around the corner, Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse on Texas and La Branch, delivers a classic steakhouse experience with a side of sophistication. 

Image from La Taquiza

Image from Vic and Anthony's Steakhouse

Next Stop: Convention Center 
Hop back on the Purple Line and head toward the Convention District Platform, where flavor and flair meet at Xochi, Chef Hugo Ortega’s award-winning celebration of Oaxacan cuisine. A few blocks away, Grotto Downtown offers Italian favorites with a Houston twist, perfect for a pre-show dinner before catching a concert at Toyota Center or a stroll through Discovery Green.

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Explore the East End: 
Ride farther down the line to Coffee Plant/Second Ward Station, where El Charro dishes out timeless Tex-Mex comfort food. Continue your rail ride to Altic/Howard Hughes Station, home to Lenox Barbecue, an East End legend that’s been serving smoky brisket and ribs for decades. 

Finish Strong at Third Ward:   
Wrap up your foodie tour at the TSU/UH Athletics District Platform with Frenchy’s Chicken on Scott Street. This Houston institution is famous for its crispy, Creole-style fried chicken that hits the spot every time. 

So next time you’re craving something new, leave the car behind and ride the Purple Line to your next great meal. Whether it’s tacos, barbecue, or fine-dining, Houston’s boldest flavors are just a few stops away.