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Date night in EaDo, Houston: Nancy's Hustle, Huynh and J-Bar-M for dinner, then a rooftop, a Ferris wheel or a Dynamo match. 11 picks and a walking route.

The best tacos in Richmond, TX: birria with consommé on FM 1093, quesabirria on Mason Road, homemade corn tortillas and all-day breakfast tacos.

Kid-friendly restaurants in Richmond, TX: two Chick-fil-A playgrounds, patios in Aliana, kids' plates for 12 and under, and a shaved-ice stop after.

The best breakfast in Richmond, TX: 5 a.m. Shipley kolaches, layered doughnuts, tacos named after regulars, biscuits and weekend chilaquiles.

Where to get burgers in Richmond, TX: a historic saloon on 3rd Street, halal smash-style patties, homemade buns, late-night stands and a burger route.

Tacos in Tomball, TX: 6 a.m. breakfast tacos, a birria truck at a food truck park, a 20-taco Sunday wheel, puffy tacos and a Save-this taco route.

Burgers in Tomball, TX: Tejas team smash burgers, a four-meat burger, a German Fest burger, onion-fried Oklahoma patties and a Save-this burger route.

Coffee shops in Tomball, TX: Honor Society under the live oak, 1821 Coffee Fusion, Copan’s roastery lab, Manna’s free Wi-Fi and an Old Town coffee walk.

Breakfast in Tomball, TX: 11 verified spots, from 5:30 a.m. kolaches and $3 tacos to country diners, Cajun benedicts and a Bib Gourmand taco window.

Kid-friendly restaurants in Tomball, TX: two Chick-fil-A playgrounds, an indoor play area with pizza, a turf yard where kids eat free Mondays, and more.

Where to get tacos in Kingwood, TX: guisados on Mills Branch, birria by Lake Houston, puffy tacos on Northpark, and a 6 a.m. breakfast taco run.

Kid-friendly restaurants in Kingwood, TX: Chick-fil-A playgrounds, a lakeside kids menu at Sharky's, hibachi, pizza and patios, plus a parent checklist.