Visiting Greater Fifth Ward, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brewery to a chicken shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Greater Fifth Ward, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Topping the list is brew pub, beer garden and New American spot Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Located at 2000 Lyons Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 862 reviews on Yelp.
This brewery serves up 13 year-round beers on tap, in addition to seasonal and single-batch brews. On the food menu, look for small bites like pretzels and wings as well as entrees like steak, fried chicken and pizza. The beer hall and smaller investors pub can be rented out for private events. Check out the entire menu here.
2. Boombox Taco
Next up is food truck Boombox Taco, which offers tacos and more, situated at 3715 Market St. With 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
According to the business's Yelp page, Boombox Taco was created "to bring costumers together from the music and art community in Houston." The food truck offers standard tacos (steak, pastor, chicken chorizo) as well as quesadillas and "remix tacos" (served with cheese and grilled veggies). Yelpers recommend ordering the vegan chorizo tacos and the funky chicken tacos.
3. Nickel Sandwich Grill
Nickel Sandwich Grill, a spot to score barbecue, sandwiches and seafood, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5601 Lyons Ave., four stars out of 61 reviews.
Nickel Sandwich Grill has been serving comfort food in the Fifth Ward since 2001. The menu ranges from sides like onion rings and home fries to platters full of chicken, barbecue and seafood. The restaurant also offers sandwiches and meat by the pound (turkey, ribs, beef, sausage). Check out the entire menu here.
4. Frenchy's Chicken
Frenchy's Chicken, a chicken shop and Cajun/Creole spot that offers soul food and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 31 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4403 East Freeway to see for yourself.
This local franchise has nine Houston-area locations. Menu standouts include the personal meals with two to five pieces of chicken, along with a biscuit, roll or side (collard greens, creole gumbo, dirty rice). Looking to feed a crowd? Frenchy's Chicken offers family boxes complete with thighs, wings, breasts and a choice of sides. Explore the entire menu here.
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