Downtown Houston

Barbecue downtown Houston: eight BBQ spots from Otto's in the CBD to J-Bar-M's two-acre EaDo beer garden, with brisket, ribs, and smoked sausage.

Plan date night in Downtown Houston: Oaxacan dinner at Xochi, oak-fired steaks, whisper sculptures at Discovery Green, mini golf and two routes.

The best bars in Downtown Houston: a 23rd-floor rooftop, 1,000 whiskies, a speakeasy behind a bookcase, big patios and game-day bars, plus a bar crawl.

Coffee shops in Downtown Houston: local roasters, laptop cafes, tunnel counters, a 9-hour cold brew and a Main Street coffee walk you can save.

Where to brunch in Downtown Houston, from Xochi's Oaxacan Sunday buffet to daily chicken and waffles, with parking tips and a Sunday route.

Where to get pizza in Downtown Houston: a 3 a.m. slice, wood-fired pies by Daikin Park, free happy-hour pizzas, and who delivers to your office.

The best Mexican restaurants in Downtown Houston: Oaxacan moles at Xochi, Baja seafood at Zaranda, Irma's, Tex-Mex near the stadiums and late-night tacos.

Houston's downtown tunnels run more than six miles under 95 blocks. Weekday hours, the only two street entrances, the free map and a first-timer's route.

Plan a visit to the Downtown Aquarium Houston: exhibits, tigers, Shark Voyage, rides, how tickets work, parking, best times to go and what is nearby.

Visit Market Square Park and downtown Houston's historic district: the founding square, dog runs, public art, events, nearby bars and how to get there.

Where to stay in Houston, by neighborhood: Downtown, Galleria, Museum District, Montrose, The Heights, airports and suburbs, with pros, cons and transit.

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