1. Cielito Cafe
The Mexican breakfast and lunch spot first opened on Dunlavy Street in 2019. Menu options include chilaquiles, divorciados, tacos de carnitas, arroz con leche and menudo, which is only served on weekends. The venue also offers desserts and drinks, including aguas frescas.
- Opened July 21
- 1309 Enid St., Houston
- Instagram: cielitocafehouston
![Che Tano Argentinian Cuisine opened in late May. (Courtesy Che Tano Argentinian Cuisine)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/08/14/322354.jpeg)
Owner and chef Janina Kendall said the restaurant is open Tue.-Thu. from 4-9 p.m. as well as Fri.-Sat. from 1-9 p.m. According to the business' Facebook page, Che Tano Argentine Cuisine offers empanadas, grilled meats and baked goods as well as catering services.
- Opened May 25
- 24211 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball
- www.orderchetano.com
![Chi'Lantro offers Korean-BBQ inspired foods such as kimichi fries and rice bowls(Courtesy Chi'Lantro BBQ)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/08/14/322355.jpeg)
Chi’Lantro BBQ serves fusion cuisine that is a mix of Korean barbecue and Tex-Mex, with the menu featuring dishes such as kimchi fries, Korean chicken wings and rice bowls. The menu also offers house-made sauces and drinks.
- Opened July 1
- 10850 Louetta Road, Ste. 700, Houston
- www.chilantrobbq.com
![Kazzan Ramen & Bar has brought a new 'volcano' ramen concept to the Heights. (Courtesy Traci Ling)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/08/14/322357.jpg)
Kazzan Ramen & Bar has brought a new "volcano" ramen concept to the Heights. The full-service restaurant and bar is known for its unique style of ramen that features thick noodles, vegetables and hot soup mixed into a 350-degree Celsius hot stone bowl.
- Opened July 22
- 191 Heights Blvd., Houston
- www.kazzanramenhtx.com
![Courtesy Pizza Twist](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/08/14/322358.jpeg)
Pizza Twist offers wings, salads, pasta, traditional pizzas and Indian-fusion pizzas. Franchise owner Amar Patel’s new location in Conroe is now open, business officials confirmed via phone. Fusion pizzas include Tandoori Pizza Twist, Curry Pizza Twist and Tikka Masala Pizza Twist.
- Opened July 22
- 9662 Hwy. 242, Ste. 300, Conroe
- www.pizzatwist.com
![Phat Eatery will offers a variety of Malaysian street food and comfort cuisine. (Courtesy Phat Eatery)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/08/14/322359.jpeg)
Malaysian street food restaurant Phat Eatery opened in The Woodlands in late June following the success of its first location in Katy. The menu is comprised of a variety of traditional Malaysian street foods such as beef rendang, curry laksa, nasi lemak and egg tofu.
- Opened June 24
- 2290 Buckthorne Place, The Woodlands
- www.phateatery.com