Foodie Find Fridays #2 - 🌮 Tuesday, 🍺 Happy Hours, and more!

This Houston gem is flipping the script on classic smashburgers. Stuffed Belly lives up to its name with juicy, griddled patties oozing with molten cheese and topped with everything from brisket to kimchi. Their “Stuffed OG” with crispy edges and a tangy house sauce is an instant favorite.

Add their Cajun fries and a Mexican Coke, and you’ve got yourself a meal worth dreaming about.

📍 8133 Long Point Rd, Houston TX 77055
🕒 Best Time to Go: Weekday evenings — less of a line, same flavor bomb
🔥 Spotlight Tip: Ask for the secret menu “Loaded Belly” — it’s got pickled jalapeños and extra sauce magic.

Family-run and full of heart, Tacos Doña Lena brings handmade tortillas, fresh salsas, and street taco goodness to the East End. Their barbacoa taco with avocado salsa is straight-up addictive.

💸 $1.99 tacos all day Tuesday
📍 8788 Hammerly Blvd G, Houston TX 77080

• Monkey’s Tail – Lindale Park
  📍 5802 Fulton St
  🍹 Micheladas, frozen Palomas, and Tex-Mex bar bites

• Heights Bier Garten
  📍 1433 N Shepherd Dr
  🍻 Over 100 beers, lush patio vibes, live music

• The Toasted Coconut
  📍 1617 Richmond Ave
  🌴 Tropical cocktails, island snacks, indoor jungle aesthetic

For this week's Sweet Spot, we're spotlighting Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe, a Houston institution that's been delighting taste buds since 1995. Located in the Greenway/Upper Kirby area, this charming café offers an array of handcrafted desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Beyond cakes, Dessert Gallery offers an assortment of cookies, pies, and other confections, catering to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free and keto-friendly options.

📍 3600 Kirby Dr., Houston TX 77098
🕒 Best Time to Go: Weekday afternoons or evenings
🔥 Spotlight Tip: Pair your dessert with a cup of their freshly brewed coffee for the ultimate sweet experience.

🧠 Did You Know?
The East End is quickly becoming Houston’s most exciting food neighborhood. From taco trucks to artisan bakeries and underground supper clubs, it’s where the city’s next big culinary stars are rising. Keep your eyes (and forks) on it.

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Stay hungry, stay local, stay curious.

Asad Ali
Editor | Foodie Find Fridays
Houston Spotlight