Best Chili con Carne in Houston, TX

The official state dish of Texas, a thick beef stew flavored with chili peppers.

Molina's Cantina

Mid-West
4.4 / 5

As Houston's oldest still-operating Tex-Mex restaurant, Molina's has earned its bragging rights with a rich chili that has been on the menu since 1941.

ClassicLocal LegendHistoric
9.2Flavor
8.8Value
8.5Vibe

Goode Co. Armadillo Palace

Upper Kirby
4.5 / 5

Filled with rustic, uneven chunks of beef rather than ground meat, giving it a beautiful, authentic texture that stands out.

InstagrammableTexas StyleLocal Legend
9.5Flavor
7.5Value
9.8Vibe

The Pit Room

Montrose
4.6 / 5

Includes prime brisket trimmings, three types of chiles, Shiner Bock beer, and a touch of allspice—no beans!

Meat Lover'sModern ClassicMust-Try
9.7Flavor
8.2Value
8.9Vibe
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