"Nothing is more classic Houston than a spot that offers brisket tacos, barbecue, and seasonal crawfish. The Pit Room keeps its boiled crawfish pretty traditional, adding its own signature blend of spices. You can order by the pound, and all orders get the corn, potatoes, mushrooms, and andouille treatment. With a beer in hand, grab a seat on their patio amidst the aroma of slowly smoking beef and crack open some mudbugs while you watch whatever game is on." - gianni greene, julie takahashi, chelsea thomas