These six restaurants opened in the Lake Houston area this summer. Restaurant owners and Louisiana natives Kim and Belinda Williams opened Jambalaya King May 19 at 16430 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 800, Humble. The 1,670-square-foot counter-service restaurant serves a five-meat jambalaya, chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, smoked sausage po’boys with Jack Miller’s barbecue sauce, boudin and crawfish in season. The restaurant also serves side dishes and desserts. Catering options are available. 346-410-4188 Taqueria Las Margaritas Mexican Grill & Cantina opened at 4510 FM 1960 E., Humble. The Mexican restaurant serves an authentic menu that includes ceviche, tacos and grilled seafood. It also serves menudo on weekends. 832-777-6997. www.facebook.com/taqueria-las-margaritas-mexican-grill-cantina-1102350763176972 The Lost Cajun Humble opened an Atascocita location in early May at 7042 FM 1960 E., Humble. The restaurant offers authentic local recipes from New Orleans in a family-friendly environment. Top items include chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, catfish etouffee and beignets. 281-570-4759. www.thelostcajun.com Salata opened in Main Street Kingwood this June[/caption] Salata opened a new location July 13 at 4523 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood. The salad restaurant is based in Houston and has several establishments throughout Texas. It offers a large selection of lettuce, vegetable, protein and dressing options. Guests can also enjoy wraps and soups. 281-973-8236. www.salata.com Smokehouse Sandwich Co. opened June 3 at 9526 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Ste. 3113, Humble. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based chain restaurant serves smoked meats, side dishes, sauces and juices that are made in-house from scratch. Smokehouse is a fast-casual, limited-service restaurant that serves lunch, coffee and drinks. 832-672-6545. www.smokehousesandwich.com Akashi Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar opened a second restaurant in the Lake Houston area this spring at 12230 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Ste. 200. The Asian restaurant has an eclectic menu that features at least 200 dishes. 832-736-8828. www.akashihouston.com Austin-based taco chain Torchy’s Tacos opened May 31 at 4529 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 180, Kingwood. The restaurant is at Main Street Kingwood, a 33-acre mixed-use development property at the intersection of Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood. The restaurant is known for its Mexican street food-style tacos. Torchy’s also has a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. www.torchystacos.com Torchy's Tacos held a grand opening on May 31 in Kingwood.[/caption]