Late Night Restaurants in Houston

Looking for late night restaurants in Houston? Whether you’ve spent a night on the town or just got off work, you’ll end up feeling hungry late into the night. No need to worry about finding times and locations online, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a list of hotspots with late-night restaurants in Houston to keep you satisfied even after the sun goes down.

Of course, things are very different right now with the pandemic, so many popular late-night restaurants in Houston have changed their hours in recent months. With that in mind, we’ve updated our guide to nightlife spots in Houston.

Read our VERIFIED list of the best late night restaurants in Houston below (updated January 2022)

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Late Night Restaurants in Downtown Houston

THE TACOS & TORTAS CALLE

The downtown taco and torta restaurant closes at 2 a.m. every weekday, making it one of the best late night restaurants in Houston.
Open until: 2 a.m.
Or: 909 Franklin Street, Houston, Texas 77002

FRANK’S PIZZA

For pizzas, wings, burgers, salads and other late night fare, you can’t beat Frank’s. They are open until 3am on Friday and Saturday and 1am on Thursday. They also offer late night food delivery during these hours!
Open until: So – 1am, Fri/Sat – 3am.
Site: 417 Travis Street Houston, TX 77002

Late Night Restaurants in Midtown Houston

MAY RESTAURANT

Well known as one of Houston’s most popular Vietnamese restaurants, this restaurant is open late every night except Sundays when it’s closed. From Monday to Thursday, they close at 10 p.m. They are open until 3 am Friday and Saturday. Simply put, this late-night restaurant in Houston is an institution.
Late hours: 3 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays
Site: 3403 Milam Street, Houston, TX 77002-9531

Where to Eat Late in the Washington Washington Area

THE REY TAQUERIA

El Rey has four locations around Houston, but most of them close at 10 or 11 p.m. Only El Rey in Washington is open until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday for great late-night dining in Houston.
Open until: 3 a.m., Thu/Fri/Sat
Or: 910 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77007

NINJA RAMEN

The restaurant with the best Ramen also has a full and diverse bar. They are open until 2 am from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday.
Open until: 2 a.m., every day except Monday
Site: 4219 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

VELVET TACO

With five locations in Houston, you can be sure to get your fix of late-night street tacos. The Washington outlet is open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, making it the best pick of the five. The others close at midnight and 2am on Friday and Saturday.
Open until: 4 a.m. Fri/Sat
Or: 4819 Washington Ave Houston, TX 77007

VOODOO DONUT

The popular donut spot finally made its Houston debut in early 2020, and its incredible deep-fried creations are available until midnight at two Houston locations. So if you’re craving something different, this is definitely one of the more unique 24/7, late-open restaurants in Houston.
Late opening hours: midnight, everyday
Or: 3715 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007Houston, TX

SHELL Shack

Fancy crab legs or crayfish? This late-night restaurant in Houston serves delicious seafood until 2 a.m. most nights, though the kitchen usually closes at 1 a.m.
Open until: 2 a.m. every day
Place:2412 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Nightlife spots in The Heights, Houston

CANTEEN BARBA

Some of Houston’s best tacos are available late at night. They are open until 2 am from Sunday to Thursday and until 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open until: 3 hrs Fri/Sat, 2 hrs Sun-Thurs
Or: 3701 N. Main St. Houston, TX 77009

TAQUERIA ARANDAS

Enjoy a bit of late-night Tex Mex at this restaurant’s North Shepherd location. Be sure to check out their other spots across town too! Some locations, like the Wirt Road location, are open until 4am while others close at 2 or 3am. Some close at 10am, so check before you go.
Open until: 3 or 4 a.m.
Or: 10739 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77037

THE JOINT BURGER

Houston’s favorite burger awaits you more often than not. The Heights store closes at midnight daily.
Open until: 12 p.m.
Located at: 2002 N Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77008

KATZ DELI & BAR

There’s a reason they say Katz never closes – all of their locations are open 24 hours a day, including their new Heights spot at 2200 N. Shepherd!
Open: 24 hours!
Or: 2200 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77008

HALAL GUYS

This popular restaurant has recently opened a few restaurants in the Houston area, including one in the Heights/Garden Oaks (3008 Ella) that’s open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday and until midnight the rest of the week.
Open until: 1 a.m. Fri/Sat, midnight Sun-Thurs
Or: 3008 Ella Boulevard, Houston, TX 77018

Where to Eat Late in Montrose, Houston

HTX CHICKEN MAIN

This hot chicken truck usually sets up in Montrose across from the Empire Cafe. They are open until midnight from Sunday to Thursday and until 2 am on Friday and Saturday. – – the page does not open – –

HALAL GUYS

This popular restaurant recently opened a few locations in the Houston area, including one on Farnham St that’s open until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday and until midnight the rest of the week.
Open until: 4 a.m. Fri/Sat, 2 a.m. Thurs., midnight Sun-Wed
Or: 3821 Farnham St, Houston, TX 77098

VELVET TACO

With five locations in Houston, you can be sure to get your fix of late-night street tacos. The Montrose location is open until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Open until: Thu- midnight, Fri/Sat- 4 a.m., 11 p.m. the rest of the week.
Site: 907 Westheimer, Suite A Houston, Texas 77006

THE JOINT BURGER

Houston’s favorite burger awaits you more often than not. The Montrose outlet is open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Open until: 4 a.m. Fri/Sat, 12 p.m. Sun-Thu
Address: 2703 Montrose Blvd Houston, TX 77006

KATZ DELI & BAR

There’s a reason they say Katz never closes – all of their locations are open 24 hours a day!
Open: 24 hours
Site: 616 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

HOUSE OF PIES

For cookies, pies and home-cooked meals, House of Pies is a safe bet. The Fuqua St outlet is open 24 hours a day, making it one of the most popular late-night restaurants in Houston.
Open: 24 hours
Or: 11311 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77089

BB’S COFFEE

They’re not Cajun, they’re Tex-Cajun. This Tex-Orleans restaurant has several locations around Houston. The Montrose location closes at 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Open until: 2 a.m. Fri/Sat, midnight Sun-Thu
Site: 6154 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057

Love Buzz Pizza Pub

This popular Montrose pizzeria is open until 2 a.m. and serves up some truly unique (and tasty) pizzas.
Open until: 2am Monday to Sunday
Or: 408 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Bellaire Restaurants open late

COFFEE 101

This Asian fusion restaurant has two locations but only the boutique in Bellaire is open late. They close at 2am everyday.
Open until: 2am Monday to Sunday
Or: 9889 Bellaire Boulevard #101 Houston, TX 77036

Where to Eat Late in Southeast Houston

COFFEE POINTS

The original location in Southeast Houston is open 24 hours a day, so you can stock up on coffee, pie, sandwiches and more at this late-night spot.
Open: 24 hours
Or: 7006 I-45 South to Woodridge, Houston, TX 77087

Restaurants Open Late – Multiple Locations Across Houston

BB’S COFFEE

They’re not Cajun, they’re Tex-Cajun. This Tex-Orleans restaurant has multiple locations around Houston with varying late night times depending on the day and location.

SPANISH FLOWERS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

It’s a Mexican joint you’ll want to reserve a table with. Their location on Main is open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday with additional late night hours during the week. The location on the North Freeway stays open until 2 a.m. on weekends.

HOUSE OF PIES

For cookies, pies and home-cooked meals, House of Pies is a safe bet with locations in Upper Kirby, Galleria and on Fuqua in South Houston. They are also open 24 hours a day, making them one of the most popular late-night restaurants in Houston.

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