Food and Drink

Arrive hungry when you visit Pasadena, Texas! You and your family have dozens of restaurants to choose from, depending on what you are craving. Start your day at a local donut or coffee shop, or pick up a kolache – a Czech pastry that is incredibly popular with Texans. Then enjoy savory Latin American cuisine for lunch, from one of the various Mexican or Central American restaurants around town.

You have several options for dinner depending on whether you want a casual bite, fine dining, or additional international fare. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! The bakeries and dessert shops around town are ready to tempt you with unique pastries and other enticing dessert concoctions.

Learn more about the Pasadena Loves Local initiative and how keeping dollars local is an investment in your community.

Explore the categories below to get to know some of the best restaurants in Pasadena.

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Armand Bayou Nature Center

This is the best place to get outside in Pasadena! You can hike along miles of trails at your own pace, and enjoy various lookouts and viewing platforms to observe local wildlife. You can rent kayaks to get out on the water, and attend one of the dozens of events held throughout the year.

A few event highlights include firefly hikes in the evening, photography and meditation workshops, family painting days, and even bayou blacksmithing.

Hometown Opry

If you want to end your day with live music, head to Hometown Opry.

There’s always someone on stage, and this venue is known for booking local talent with diverse styles. Tickets are affordable, so this venue fills up quickly. Dance the night away with the help of Pasadena’s talented entertainers.

Strawberry Water Park

After spending the morning at the space and flight museums, head to the waterpark to cool off. This park is open from May through July and includes a lazy river, slides, and splash pads. Kids of all ages can have fun, while parents relax in the refreshing water.

Food and Drink

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Armand Bayou Nature Center

Hometown Opry

Strawberry Water Park

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