Houston's Best Fast Food 2008

Bring a big appetite and a little money to this hole-in-the-wall landmark for great Greek grub.

Reviews:

• “Still the best”
• “Lots of sizzle but no steak.”
• “Best Gyro "
• “Huge plates, great location”
• “Three cheers for Niko Nikos!”

Tips: To-go orders are popular here. If you don’t take it home, you’ll be stuck with Styrofoam plates and plastic forks. Don’t forget to take the addictive honey-drizzled baklava home with you, too.

Niko Niko’s Greek

Traditional Mexican and Cuban-inspired tacos accompany tortilla soup, burritos and Cuban sandwiches at this informal counter service restaurant.

Reviews:

• “Nice place for a quick bite”
• “Get the Steak sandwich”
• “Try the Cuban Sandwich!!!”
• “Best Tacos al Pastor in Town”

Tips: Popular tacos include fish, al pastor and Cuban, which features fried plantains.

El Rey Taqueria

A Mexican food factory producing impressive belly busters made to your specifications, assembly-line style.

Reviews:

• “Friendly feel of a neighborhood hangout, great burritos”
• “best place to eat a brurriot at!”
• “GOOD burrito!”
• “happy happy tummy”
• “this place is great”

Tips: Strict vegetarians, take note: The beans and rice are totally meat-free.

Mission Burritos

Casual and quick restaurant serves up a variety of chicken platters, wraps and salads to hungry, health-conscious Rice Village shoppers.

Reviews:

• “Catering works too”
• “Best Chicken Bowls and Salads in Houston”
• “must try the mustard curry!”
• “Best Service and Fast Food in Town!!”
• “Great and Healthier food”

Tips: Kids eat free on Sunday with the purchase of an adult entree.

Chicken Kitchen or email Chicken Kitchen

This homegrown chain of upscale drive-thrus is known for its grilled swordfish sandwiches and thick strawberry milkshakes.

Reviews:

• “Great Burger!!!”
• “A Great Menu Keeps Getting Better!”
• “OVER RATED”
• “Best hamburger in Houston.”
• “Awesome burgers but so much more – you definitely get what you pay for. Never a long wait. It’s fast food!?!?”

Becks Prime or email Becks Prime

No bones about it: crispy chicken sandwiches, buttered biscuits and signature waffle fries.

Reviews:

• “fries are so-so”
• “Love the fries that are square”
• “Great Chicken”
• “Birds the word”
• “Better than ever”

Tips: Forget the soda pop. The lemonade here is freshly squeezed.

Chick-fil-A

Convenient, casual and inexpensive Italian eatery geared toward busy families and those on the go.

Reviews:

• “Great salads!”
• “Best Fresh-casual Italian fare at a great price!!”
• “1 out of 15 times”
• “Excellent Food, Great Environment”
• “Good food, small portions”

Tips: No time to dine in? Call in an order on your way home from the office, and your meal will be brought hot and fresh to your car when you arrive. There’s even a convenient separate parking lot for curbside orders.

Pronto Cucinino

American classics and oversized servings make it a prime pitstop for quick budget dining.

Reviews:

• “refreshing menu and oasis bar”
• “great cheap food!”
• “Cafe Express-ion!”
• “Average”

Cafe Express Uptown

This pioneer in the carhop business offers tributes to the early rock era, delicious shakes and ’50s-style fast food.

Reviews:

• “JeffEats say great burgers”
• “The Real Deal”
• “Great burgers”

Prince’s-Houston’s Hometown Burger

No frills eatery serves authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine offering tortillas prepared daily as well as enchiladas, burritos and tacos.

Taco Cabana

The home of Texas’ version of the Philly cheesesteak sandwich.

Reviews:

• “Great sandwiches!”
• “Good cheesesteak, quick and easy meal”
• “great sandwiches!”
• “Just like Austin!”

Texadelphia

Freshly baked deli favorites draw casual diners to this gourmet sandwich shop.

Tips: Many Schlotzsky’s locations offer free Wi-Fi internet access; call your local store for more information.

Schlotzsky’s Deli

Budget-minded families and travelers make a run for America’s leading taco chain.

Reviews:

• “Great food at affordable prices!”
• “good & cheap”

Tips: Cut costs on your favorite dishes by ordering off the Big Bell value menu.

Taco Bell

Burgers, sandwiches, Happy Meals and all things fried and grilled draw families and fans to the world-famous Golden Arches.

Reviews:

• “nothing special, fast food”

Tips: McDonald’s website offers nutrition information for all of its menu items.

McDonald’s

Home-style fast-food chain serves up comfort-food favorites.

Reviews:

• “Home Cooking in a Restaurant”

Tips: Having a party or corporate function? The chain caters for groups of 10 or more, with services ranging from simple pickup and delivery to full-service staffing and cleanup.

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