The Best Houston Rodeo Food and Drink Specials

It’s rodeo season here in Houston, which means the city is preparing their cowboy boots and stomachs to enjoy various activities at NRG Stadium. While the Houston Rodeo Livestock Show is known for unleashing creative carnival-style foods throughout the stadium, local restaurants are also getting in on the fun, with their own lineup of rodeo food and drink specials and new creations. Here are some of the best rodeo-themed dishes, cocktails, and treats.

Parties and events

Blossom Hotel: Nestled in the Medical Center, this hotel’s Plum Sky Bar will host a Rodeo Roundup Happy from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7. Cele rate the first week of rodeo with a DJ set, themed drinks like the Honey Bee (whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, honey), Strawberry Ranch Waters, and Rodeo Ritas, happy hour bites, and a free welcome shot. Tickets can be purchased online for $25. 7118 Bertner Avenue, Medical Center.

Brasserie 19: Rodeo devotees can head to River Oak’s Brasserie 19 on Saturday, March 22 for the St. Germain Buckle Bunny Brunch. Held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., the fanatical rodeo celebration comes complete with a hat-branding station and plenty of memorable bites and drinks. 1962 West Gray Street, River Oaks.

Doris Metropolitan: Get your Western attire ready. This Israeli steakhouse in Montrose is hosting a rodeo party on Thursday, March 6. From 9 p.m. to midnight, diners can sip on drink specials and live music from Darian Hernandez. 2815 South Shepherd Drive, Montrose.

Emma Jane: Throw your pinkies up at this Harlow District hotspot’s Country Team Time. Held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through March 20, Emma Jane will feature special rodeo-inspired tea sessions with fried chicken and caviar. Resevations can be made online for $75 per person. 1226 West Clay Street, Montrose.

Hungry’s: Pull on your cowboy boots before heading to Hungry’s special themed Boots and Brunch on Saturday, March 1. From 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., diners will enjoy a complimentary mimosa, a live DJ, and access to a special menu that features Cowboy Margaritas ($12), BBQ bloody marys ($11), short rib Benefits ($18), a Rodeo Burger with fries ($17), and a cinnamon churro waffle ($14). Tickets ($35) will benefit Sky High for Kids. 2356 Rice Boulevard, Floor 2, Rice Village

Plume: This Heights cocktail lounge kicks off Rodeo season with a new brunch menu and a festive event. Held on Sunday, March 2, starting at 1 p.m., diners should expect signature cocktails, new dishes, and a live DJ. Don’t forget your Western attire. 1100 West 23rd Street, Suite 150, Heights.

The Pit Room: This Michelin-recognized barbecue joint will combine its annual Go Texan Day with a rodeo-style celebration at its Montrose and Memorial locations. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, February 28, this family-friendly event will overtake the patios with live music, a mini-animal petting zoo, cotton candy spinning, its full barbecue and bar menu, and crawfish boil. 1201 Richmond Avenue, Montrose. 1030 Katy Freeway, Katy.

Discounts and deals

Blossom Hotel: The hotel itself offers two rodeo-themed packages. The Rodeo Welcome Package includes a keepsake bandana, a boot cup for drinking, a snack pack, two drink vouchers to Plum Sky Bar, and a $15 Uber Code. The barrels and Buckels package comes with a boot shot glass, whiskey and bourbon mini shooters, a snack pack, a 1 p.m. late check-out, and a complimentary Mercedez-Benz shuttle service to and from the rodeo. 7118 Bertner Avenue, Medical Center.

Brasserie 19: Replace the average happy hour with Rodeo Hour at this River Oaks French mainstay. Held daily from March 4 through March 23, Brasserie 19 will dish out rodeo-inspired dishes like smoked turkey leg croquettes and venison Sloppy Joe sliders, along with themed cocktails like Gold Rush and Rodeo Mule made with Redemption Bourbon. This is also a perfect spot to outsmart some of the rodeo traffic. B19 has partnered with rideshare service Alto to offer 15 percent off rides to and from the restaurant. 1962 West Gray Street, River Oaks.

Christian’s Tailgate: Diners who visit the Kirby location of this burger haven and bar will receive 10 percent off their food tab when they show their rodeo badge or ticket for the day. 511 Kirby Drive, Kirby.

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Heights and Co: This Heights neighborhood watering hole will celebrate rodeo season with themed cocktails in festive glasses, plus fun deals. Diners can score a complimentary brisket grilled cheese when they order Heights and Co.’s Old Fashioned or H&C Reposado Old Fashioned during rodeo seasons. Show your rodeo badge for 20 percent off your bill. 1343 Yale Street, Heights.

Kazzan Ramen & Bar: Don your best Western attire at this Heights ramen spot from March 4 through March 23 and receive a 10 percent discount on your meal. 191 Heights Boulevard, Heights.

KPs Kitchen: This Mediterranean spot is offering $10 off lunch, brunch, or dinner when you present your rodeo badge, tickets, or passes. 8412 Katy Freeway, Suite 350; 5427 Bissonnet, Suite #400.

Norigami: Find your way into this sushi restaurant’s speakeasy-style cocktail bar Hidden during rodeo season, and present your rodeo ticket at the bar for 10 percent of your order. 2715 Bissonnet Street, West University Place.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar: Kids ages 12 and under will eat free throughout rodeo season. Multiple locations.

New dishes and drinks

Auden: This contemporary Indian-fusion restaurant will serve its rendition of a fried Oreo funnel cake. Available during brunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays through March 17, this rodeo-inspired dish features crispy fried Oreo dough topped with Oreo cookie bites, cream cheese chantilly, fresh berries, and a chocolate drizzle. Montrose.

Auden

Dandelion Cafe: Chef JC Ricks and Blood Bros BBQ team up in the spirit of rodeo and brunch, dishing out a breakfast brisket hash made smoked brisket, two farm-fresh eggs, sauteed bell peppers and onions, and country potatoes. Avai able Wednesday, February 26 through Sunday, March 23, at the Bellaire and Heights locations.

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Goode Company: This Houston-born restaurant group will offer a variety of specials. Good CO. BBQ will feature a 1977 Sandwich piled high with sliced brisket, ham, and mac and cheese. Multiple locations.

Local Table: Try the special rodeo-edition short rib burger (slow-braised short rib, hickory-smoked barbecue slaw, and pickles) at this local chain restaurant, and pair it with popular cocktails like a spicy pineapple margarita or its Local Mule. Multiple locations.

Relish Restaurant & Bar: Pre-game ahead of the rodeo at Relish, which will offer daily specials from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from March 4 through March 23. Both its River Oaks and Town & Country locations will serve dishes in true rodeo spirit, including 44 Farms mini corn dogs served with spicy mustard, pulled pork sandwiches, and a Rodeo Burger, made with house-ground beef, cheddar, shoestring onions, Relish barbecue sauce, and shredded lettuce, with a side of fries. Specialty cocktails include the Space City Cowboy ( bourbon, blackberry, mint, lemon, and maple) and the Rodeo Rita (mezcal, tequila, lime, blood orange, and bitters).

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Zanti Cucina Italiana: The River Oaks location of this Italian restaurant will offer a braised beef slider (homemade brioche topped with braised beef, chipotle aioli, fontina cheese, and crispy potato strings) as a special from Tuesday, March 4 through Sunday, March 23. 1958 West Gray Street, Suite 101, River Oaks.

Zanti Cucina Italiana

Molina’s Cantina: This local restaurant is offering a Tex-Mex riff on a Southern classic. From March 2 through March 23, diners can enjoy Molina’s jalapeno chicken-fried steak, a $17 top-round steak seasoned with a house Taco seasoning blend and served with a spicy gravy, roasted jalapeno, crispy fries, and charro beans. Multiple locations.

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