From Go Texan Day on February 28 to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (March 4–23), the entire city is going full Western this Rodeo Season—and so are the menus around town. Dust off your boots and get ready as restaurants and bars across Houston serve up bold bbq, rodeo-themed bites, and cowboy-approved cocktails to keep the party going. From eateries offering discounts for Rodeo ticketholders to kick-off parties on the patio, here’s where to get into the rodeo spirit this season.
Auden, 3737 Cogdell
In honor of the rodeo, Auden is dishing out a Fried Oreo Funnel Cake, crispy fried Oreo dough topped with Oreo cookie bites, cream cheese chantilly, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and a chocolate drizzle. The sinful sweet treat is available exclusively during brunch (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Sundays from February 28 through March 17.
Blossom Hotel, 7118 Bertner
Blossom Hotel is hosting a Rodeo Roundup Happy Hour at its Plum Sky Bar on March 7 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The night will feature a DJ, themed drinks and happy hour bites plus a complimentary welcome shot. Tickets are $25. The hotel also offers guests a complimentary Mercedez-Benz shuttle service to and from the rodeo and offers rodeo themed cocktails including the Honey Bee made with whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup and honey, the Strawberry Ranch Water with muddled strawberry, tequila, lime juice and topo chico, and the Rodeo ‘Rita with tequila, lime juice and triple sec.
Brasserie 19, 1962 West Gray
B19 invites folks to dust off their boots and round up their crews for Rodeo Hour, featuring an awesome lineup of Texas-style food and drink and running all day, every day from March 4-23, Go for Smoked Turkey Leg Croquettes and Venison Sloppy Joe Sliders, perfectly paired with handcrafted cocktails like Gold Rush, Rodeo Mule, Aqua de Vaquero, and more. Brasserie 19 has also partnered with Alto to offer 15 percent off rides to and from B19—use code BRASSERIE19. On Saturday, March 22, gear up for the St. Germain Buckle Bunny Brunch, held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Think patio weather, rodeo chic, and fun stuff like a Magnolia Mercantile pop-up hat branding station.
Bread Zeppelin, 3235 Southwest Freeway
Bread Zeppelin is celebrating Rodeo Season with a bold new creation, “The Rodeo” Pulled Pork Zeppelin, available from Tuesday, March 4 through Monday, March 31. The special features shredded pork, fresh jalapeños, corn salad, pickled red onions, tomatoes and house kale slaw, tossed and stuffed into a warm, freshly baked baguette. Add tangy BBQ Ranch dressing (recommended) or choose from any of Bread Zeppelin’s 13 house-made dressings.
Christian’s Tailgate, 5114 Kirby
Hit the Kirby location of this fan-favorite sports pub for your rodeo pregame and receive 10 percent off your food tab when you show your rodeo badge or rodeo ticket for that day.
Dandelion Cafe, 611 West 22nd, 5405 Bellaire
Saddle up for brunch with the cast-iron Breakfast Brisket Hash, a bold collaboration between chef JC Ricks and Blood Bros BBQ that brings together smoked brisket with farm-fresh eggs, sauteed bell peppers and onions, and country potatoes. The limited-time dish is available February 26-March 23 at the Bellaire and Heights locations.
Doris Metropolitan, 2815 South Shepherd
Doris Metropolitan is hosting a rodeo party on March 6t from 9 p.m. to midnight, featuring drink specials and live music from Darian Hernandez. Western Attire is encouraged.
Emma Jane, 1226 West Clay
It’s Rodeo season at newly open Emma Jane, with Country Time Tea every Thursday from February 27–March 3. The special tea features Fried Chicken & Caviar along with other new items. Western-themed attire is encouraged/ Tea service is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $75 per person.
Eunice, 3737 Buffalo Speedway
Eunice is getting into the rodeo spirit on Go Texan Day, serving a hearty Cowboy Ribeye topped with crawfish butter, wild mushrooms and potatoes on Friday, February 28.
Goode Company
This year, Goode Co. kicks off rodeo season with late-night live music at Goode Co. Armadillo Palace starting on Thursday, February 27. Foodies can dig into the 1977 Sandwich, piled high with sliced brisket, ham, mac n cheese and more, available at all Goode Co. BBQ locations; and the Hometown Hero Sandwich, available inside the rodeo at the Goode Co. BBQ booth. The hero features f brisket, Czech sausage, bbq sauce and queso with a side of chile con queso, chocolate chip cookies and pralines.
Heights & Co., 1343 Yale
Heights & Co. will be celebrating rodeo season with a & Co. Rodeo Lineup, featuring themed cocktails in festive glassware and when you order the brisket grilled cheese, you will receive a complimentary Classic Old Fashioned or H&C Reposado Old Fashioned. Guests can also show their rodeo badge and receive 20 percent off their bill.
Hungry’s, 2356 Rice
Hungry’s Rice Village location is hosting a Boots and Brunch rodeo kick-off party on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include a complimentary mimosa, DJ, access to a rodeo-themed brunch buffet and more, with $5 for every ticket sold going to support the mission of Sky High for Kids. Throughout rodeo season, all of the Hungry’s locations will feature a Boots & Brunch menu, where dishes like Cowboy Margarita ($12), BBQ Bloody Mary ($11), Short Rib Benedict ($18), Rodeo Burger with fries ($17) and a Cinnamon Churro Waffle ($14).
Kazzan Ramen & Bar, 191 Heights Boulevard
From March 4 through March 23, guests who arrive in Western attire or show their Rodeo ticket will receive 10 percent off their meal.
Kolache Shoppe, 3945 Richmond, 1031 Heights, 11940 Broadway
Go for the Brisket, Egg, Cheddar & Jalapeño, featuring locally sourced smoked brisket (Pinkerton’s at Greenway and Heights, Killen’s BBQ at Pearland), available with or without jalapeño for $4.70 a pop; the Ranchero, Egg, Cheese & Jalapeño for $3.45; or the Chorizo, Egg & Cheese, available weekends in March beginning March 6 at Greenway and March 7 at the Heights and featuring Mexican-style chorizo from local favorite, Frenchy’s Sausage Co. for $3.85 each.
Local Table, multiple locations
In honor of rodeo season, Local Table is featuring the Short Rib Burger, with slow-braised short rib, hickory-smoked bbq slaw and pickles.
Molina’s Cantina, 7901 Westheimer, 3801 Bellaire, 6300 FM 1463
Jalapeño Chicken Fried Steak, a Tex-Mex riff on a Texas favorite, is back in time for HLSR 2025 and being featured at all locations, kicking off Sunday, March 2 and running through Sunday, March 23. Top round steak is flavored with a house taco seasoning blend, double-dredged in seasoned flour and egg and fried golden and crispy before being smothered in spicy gravy. Served with crispy fries and charro beans, dig in for $16.95.
Norigami’s Hidden Bar Hidden Bar, 2715 Bissonnet
The speakeasy-style cocktail bar inside Norigami is treating Rodeo-goers to 10 percent off at the bar when they bring in their Livestock Show & Rodeo ticket (March 4-23).
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th
Tip your hat to Texas’ history of cattle rearing by ordering the Cowboy Ribeye “Oscar,” a 16-ounce Prime bone-in ribeye comes with blue crab au gratin potatoes, grilled asparagus salad and rich bearnaise sauce, available at dinner for $71.99.
The Pit Room, 1201 Richmond, 10301 Katy Freeway
Score traditional Texas-style barbeque, crawfish boils and more at The Pit Room’s annual Go Texan Day patio celebration, held on Friday, February 28 at both the Montrose and Memorial locations. Open to all ages with free entry, folks can get down with live music, a petting zoo, cotton candy and more. Guests are encouraged to wear their best western wear to show Texas pride and rodeo welcome spirit.
Plume, 1100 West 23rd
The chic cocktail lounge is hosting a Rodeo-themed brunch on Sunday, March 2 starting at 1 p.m., inviting guests to dress in Western attire and enjoy a high-energy experience featuring a DJ, a brand-new brunch menu, signature cocktails and more to kick off the season.
The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South
Rodeo season highlights include a pop-up Rodeo Saloon with rodeo-ready bites and artisan experiences on Thursdays through Saturdays through March 23; a Spirit of Texas Showcase on Tuesday, March 4; Rodeo Wine Bingo on Thursday nights and more.
Puttshack Houston, 1200 McKinney
From March 4-23, guests can enjoy Texas Tailpipes spring rolls filled with smoked brisket mac ‘n cheese and chipotle BBQ, plus Saint Arnold’s Seasonal beer for $6 during happy hour (Mon-Thurs, 3 to 6 p.m.).
The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse, NRG Park
Berg Hospitality is bringing back its popular Rodeo destination, The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse, rocking 16,000 square feet of dining and entertainment at NRG. Experience The Saloon’s upscale casual eats, The Steakhouse’s premium Wagyu and seafood, or grab elevated rodeo bites from a carnival-style walk-up window featuring Buttermilk Baby. By night, The Ranch After Dark turns up the energy with DJs, bottle service, and exclusive Stakeholder Tables. The rodeo favorite is taking reservations on OpenTable.
Relish Restaurant & Bar, 2810 Westheimer
Relish is rockin’ limited-time Rodeo specials available daily, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., from March 4–23. Folks can enjoy 44 Farms Mini Corn Dogs with crispy corn dog batter and spicy mustard, Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Rodeo Burgers with cheddar, shoestring onions and Relish bbq sauce; plus cocktails like the Space City Cowboy with bourbon, blackberry, mint, lemon and maple and the Rodeo Rita with Mezcal, tequila, lime, blood orange and bitters.
River Oaks District, 4444 Westheimer
River Oaks District is throwing a Rodeo Roundup at The Park (next to Bari Ristorante) on Saturday, March 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. Free and open to the public, the elevated rodeo affair rocks complimentary boot shining, hat cleanings, cotton candy, bespoke rodeo-inspired cocktails and mocktails, photo opportunities, and live music by small-town Texas country musician Tyler Tillman.
Santé, 2309 Richmond
Santé is hosting a pre and post-rodeo experience, The Hacienda at Santé, offered Thursday, February 27 to Sunday, March 23 every night from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The pop-up will feature bold cocktails, Texas Bred Charcuterie, live music and an open-air patio ambiance. Santé will also be having a Rodeo Reverse Happy Hour, available Sunday to Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Savoy, 4402 Emancipation
Throughout March, guests will be welcomed by staff decked out in cowboy gear and rodeo wear, in addition to a limited-time, indulgent Rodeo menu including funnel cakes, deep-fried Oreos, boudin balls, corn dogs, alligator corndogs and more.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, 947 Gessner, 15930 City Walk, 1900 Hughes Landing
Throughout the entire month of March, kids 12 and under eat free at all three Houston-area State Fare Kitchen & Bar locations in celebration of Rodeo season.
Tiff’s Treats, multiple locations
The limited-time Cowboy Cookie is riding into town, available throughout March and featuring a soft and buttery oatmeal cookie, melty chocolate chips, pecans, coconut and a hint of cinnamon. Cookies can be ordered for day-of and future deliveries by the half-dozen ($12) or dozen ($24).
Truth BBQ, NRG Stadium
For the first time ever, the nationally acclaimed bbq hotspot will be operating inside NRG Stadium at sections 109 and 129. Ranked in the Top 10 of Texas Monthly’s lauded “Top 50 BBQ List” in 2017 and soaring to the Top 3 in 2021, Truth is ready to serve up 10,000 pounds of its signature brisket over the course of the Rodeo’s three-week run.
Zanti Cucina Italiana, 1958 West Gray
The River Oaks location is offering its Braised Beef Slider as a special from March 4-23, offered all day during brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. The slider features homemade brioche, chipotle aioli, fontina cheese and crispy potato strings.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.
