This Glass Treehouse Overlooking Buffalo Bayou Just Might Be The Most Beautiful Restaurant In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published July 26, 2022
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
If you love restaurants that have not only delicious food, but also an unforgettable atmosphere, Flora will be your kryptonite. With sweeping views of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou, this two-story glass treehouse serves up contemporary Mexican cuisine in a truly breathtaking atmosphere. It’s easily one of the most beautiful restaurants in Texas!
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Overlooking the beautiful Buffalo Bayou in the heart of Houston, Flora is a treat for both the eyes and the stomach.
While there's no denying the restaurant is a stunner, it's the food that keeps people coming back for more. The menu is inspired by the bold flavors and vibrant energy of small towns in Mexico, and everything is made from scratch with love.
Classic dishes with a modern twist are the name of the game at Flora. You'll see favorites like tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas, prepared traditionally before getting dressed up with contemporary additions like aioli and pickled onions.
Prefer to try a bit of everything? The "small bites" section of the menu is your friend. Chips and guac, refried beans, queso, nachos, spiced chickpeas, and charred octopus make the perfect shareable appetizers (or even light mains!)
If you're in the mood for something a tad heartier but still want to share, go with Flora's Parrillada. A chef-selected array of seafood and other meats, this delicious smorgasbord comes with refried beans, Spanish rice, and a salsa flight.
Whatever you do, don't skip dessert. You'll see both traditional Mexican sweets like flan and tres leches as well as options like a decadent chocolate tart. You can't go wrong!
Wash it all down with one of Flora's signature cocktails, which include everything from margaritas to pina coladas to daiquiris. You'll also see a wide selection of beer, wine, mezcal, and tequila.
Enjoy your drinks along with your meal, or belly up to the breathtaking brass and marble bar. Either way, you're in for an incredible experience that eclipses any after-work cocktail hour you've ever had.
Between the dining room and bar, there's plenty of indoor seating available. On nice days, however, nothing quite compares to grabbing a table on the terrace and enjoying sweeping views of Buffalo Bayou while you eat!
