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Bruce wrote:

> In houston.eats
> "Christine" <cmarksberry@hickham.com> wrote:
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> 
>>Forgive me if this is a repeat. question.  Anybody know when the
>>"Restaurants for Pearland" will go into effect and what restaurants we might
>>be getting?
>>
> 
> I have no idea what this means.
> 
> 
>>And while I have lived in Pearland for two years now I'd like to know your
>>local favs.
>>
> 
> Jaunitos for Mexican is good, you get free queso at lunchtime as well as
> free ice cream when you leave.  The lunch specials are very reasonable. 
> 
> The absolute best enchiladas are out 35 on the other side of the beltway at
> Herredera's (sp).
> 

I was not impressed by Juanito's -- reminded me of enchiladas from the 
freezer section in the grocery store. Better food at the restaurant in 
the old Pizza Inn/Hut building next to Burger King on 518.  Best Mexican 
food in town is Mely's (same center as the movies) on 518. (Haven't 
tried Herredera's.)


> Busy Bee cafe is OK but the best home cooking is obviously Kelly's on 518.


Again, I like Busy Bee much better than Kelly's, but YMMV.

> 
> For lunch, I also like Village Pizza and Seafood.  Try the shrimp/oyster
> poboy.
> 

Lunch or dinner, I like Pho 518 (near Silverlake entrance) in same 
center with "The Grille" and Jicamas.  The Pho (Vietnamese soup) at Pho 
518 is really good.  The broth is good enough to drink, when you've 
finished all the noodles and chicken (we get Pho Ga -- chicken breast 
without skin and noodles).  A small bowl is about $4.50, but PLENTY big 
enough for one (sometimes two, depending on appetites.)  The large bowl 
is way too much for one in my opinion, and it's difficult to share. 
(Although I keep trying, I have not yet really mastered eating noodle 
soup with chopsticks and a soup spoon -- sometimes the noodles seem 
determined to stay in the bowl (or jump back as soon as possible!)  At 
least by the time I've got that first spoonful ready, it's usually 
almost cool enough to eat.)  We tried The Grille when it first opened 
(different name, then, but I don't think they changed much but the name) 
and weren't too impressed.  Okay food, but too pricey for what you got. 
  Jicamas was good, considering that we were there the first night they 
were open for business.  We had pulled in to go to Pho 518 and saw both 
an "Opening Soon" sign on the building and the neon "Open" sign in the 
window.  When we asked how long they had been open, the answer was 
"about 10 minutes" -- it was shortly after 5pm.  The wait staff was very 
helpful, although not yet up to speed on the items on the menu.  When we 
would ask what a particular dish was, often there was a
puzzled expression, but immediately followed by "I'll ask the manager." 
      They did, and either came back with the info, or he stopped by to 
give it.  Steaks were good, but not competition for Churassco's (which 
is what I mentally compared them to, maybe unfairly, but it's the only 
"true" South American cuisine I know. :-) )


> The burgers are good at Scooters for lunch also if you can stand that type
> of atmosphere.  I can :) 

 >
 > Bruce
 >
 >

I like the burgers at Great Eats Grill (in the old Albertson's center 
--Foodsomething now.)  Especially good on the sourdough buns! 
MMMMMMmmmmmm.  Never tried Scooters, 'cause I can't stand that type of 
atmosphere (noise or smoke.)

Don't forget Central Texas Barbecue on 518 just west of the RR tracks.
Great ribs and brisket, and baked potatoes, too.  They now take plastic!
(For years, we've had to be sure we had cash before going, now, MC/Visa 
are accepted!)

And, lastly, though probably favorite, Thanh Phuong for Vietnamese food.
It's in the center across from the old Kroger on 518 (same as HEB, I 
think).  Their Bun Thit Nuong is fabulous -- they trim their meats for 
the American tastes, rather than Asian, so the pork is lean without 
"gristle".  The fried shrimp with garlic and French butter is also 
wonderful.  Their dumpling sauce is the best in the Houston area that we
have found.  All in all, better than Kim Son in every dish we've tried 
(although Kim Son does have a larger selection :-) ) at both places.


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> Bruce
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Vickie