Jamie Alvear

Located in a small strip center on Sawdust Road, La Cocina de Roberto is owned by Roberto and Claudia Rubio. The menu is a mixture of Mexican dishes with a Central American flair. Traditional items like Tacos al Carbon, Carne Asada, and Enchiladas Suizas are served, as well as fried yucca and plantains with crema.

When a new place in Spring opens up, the news spreads quickly, especially if that place serves lots of beer. Tapped Drafthouse & Kitchen, located near the intersection of Gosling and Kuykendahl, has been a welcome addition to the area.

The summer sun is sizzling hot, so what better way to cool off than with a frosty treat. Spring residents have a wide variety of choices when it comes to frozen desserts.

Bar dining is no longer just for the lonely traveler. Sitting at the bar is a great option for a first date, pre-gaming for a night of revelry, a quicker alternative when you forgot to make reservations, or a good way to scope a new restaurant without committing to a full-service experience.

Growing up your mother probably told you to eat your vegetables. Now thanks to some savvy Houston area mixologists, you can drink your veggies too. This season, cocktail menus are chock-full of vegetable syrups, juices and shrubs resulting in concoctions with vibrant hues of red, green and orange.