Heading for an Astros game at Minute Maid Park in lovely Houston, Texas? Here are the best places to grab food and drink before, during, or after a game.
Biggio’s
Named after Astro’s legend Craig Biggio, Biggio’s is an upscale sport’s bar in the Marriott Marquis Hotel right around the corner from the stadium. This is a great place to enjoy a nice Houston-brewed craft beer on draft, a cocktail made with top-shelf liquors, some mango habanero wings, or wild boar mac n’ cheese all while watching the game on their 30-foot televisions. The smoked-brisket tacos are pretty spectacular, too.
Jackson Street Barbecue
Only a few blocks away from the Astro’s stadium, Jackson Street Barbecue is one of the most popular pre-game meal stops, so be sure to arrive early and be prepared to wait. The wait will be worth it when you’re tucking into the best brisket, smoked sausage, or St. Louis-style ribs in Houston. Don’t worry, you don’t have to choose between them, grab yourself the sampler platter and have a little bit of each. Be sure to order a big portion of their creamy mac n’ cheese, too.
Irma’s Southwest Grill
A short walk away from Minute Maid Park and top-class Mexican food makes Irma’s a great choice for a pre or post-game meal. There’s no menu and the selection changes daily, so even if you’ve been before, you’re sure to have something completely different and totally delicious. They have different opening hours on game day and always make sure to start serving food three hours before the first pitch, so there’s no need to stress about timing.
Hubcap Grill
Do you want a nice juicy burger before the big game? Look no further than Hubcap Grill. It’s only five blocks away from Minute Maid Park and if you’re in a rush you can take it to go. If not, take a seat in one of their outdoor tables and enjoy endless options of burger concoctions. Feeling really hungry? Grab their quadruple burger which is packed with chuck beef and topped with cheese, bacon, ham, and French fries. Everything is made fresh on-site. The patties are hand-formed, the fries are cut fresh each morning, and even the buns are baked in-house.
MKT Bar
MKT Bar calls itself a global gastropub. It’s one of Houston’s liveliest bars and it’s only a short walk to the Astro’s stadium. Head here for live music no matter what day of the week. You can just enjoy a few drinks from their enormous selection of beers, wine, and cocktails or have a look at their extensive internationally-inspired menu. There’s everything from ceviche and braised lamb tacos to curries and pizzas. There’s sure to be something on the menu to please everyone in the group.
The great thing about Minute Maid Park is that it is located right in downtown Houston. It’s surrounded by so many great bars and restaurants that you may very well get so carried away with how much fun you’re having that you forget to watch the game! Put together by your friends at Russell & Smith Mazda.
Image “Night game at Minute Maid Park, Houston TX” by roy.luck, used under CC BY 2.0
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