The Pappas family restaurant empire is so intertwined with Houston identity that the two fit together like guacamole and chips. We come to any location of Pappasito's for the very large and terrifically strong margaritas, the tortilla machines that roll out fresh material all day and every day, and its unbeatable shrimp brochette served on a sizzling skillet. The cheese fajitas here feature yellow American cheese all the way through, deviating from the white cheese found at most other places. This is the go-to for lunch meetings, big-ass birthday parties, girls’ nights, sitting at the bar watching football with other people who yell at the TV—anything loud and braggadocious.