Best Fast Casual Restaurant: Loro
Texas smoke meets Asian flavors at this game-changing concept from James Beard Foundation Award winning chefs Tyson Cole (Uchi and more) and Aaron Franklin (Franklin’s Barbecue). Set in a reimaged 1940s church, the soaring space and live oak shaded patio feel special enough for a date night out and casual enough to kick back with friends for a meal or happy hour. Part of that low-key feel is the fact that the restaurant offers counter service, with plenty of seating up for grabs. Head to the bar to order boozy slushies like the frozen G&T or zero-proof piña horchata, snag some green curry hushpuppies and chicken karaage for the table, and choose from fantastic mains like smoked brisket with thai herbs, oak smoked salmon rice bowls, and a gut-busting cheeseburger with yuzu thousand island and brisket jam.
1001 West 11th
713-930-2326
loroeats.com
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2023.
