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Medium Rare quietly closed in Midtown, among the Houston restaurants that closed in September.<\/p>\n
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Tex-Mex restaurants, a barbecue joint and a budget-friendly steakhouse were among the Houston restaurants that closed in September.<\/p>\n
At least 10 Houston restaurants closed last month. Some owners attributed the closures to slow sales, including the Waffle Bus in Cypress. Others, like Medium Rare, quietly closed without announcing the news on social media.<\/p>\n
Here are the restaurants that closed in September.<\/p>\n
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MORE CLOSINGS: 16 restaurants that closed in August, including Houston institutions like Barbecue Inn and Picos<\/a><\/p>\n Cyclone\u00a0Anaya’s (River Oaks)<\/p>\n A selection of Tex-Mex dishes from Cyclone Anaya’s, which closed in River Oaks.<\/p>\n Jenn Duncan<\/p>\n Houston mini-chain Cyclone Anaya’s closed its River Oaks location. It had been open since early 2024<\/a>. In a quick turn of events,\u00a0Picos<\/a>, the 42-year-old Mexican restaurant, took over the space after closing its longtime spot on Kirby.<\/p>\n Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen<\/p>\n A selection of dishes from Good Vibes Coastal Cantina, which recently closed.<\/p>\n Brandon Holmes<\/p>\n Both locations of Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen are now closed. Chron.com reported<\/a> that staff were given only hours notice of the closings.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Herand’s Kitchen<\/p>\n Herand’s Kitchen closed in the\u00a0Heights.<\/p>\n Herand’s Kitchen<\/p>\n This Persian-Mediterranean restaurant in the Heights closed. Owner Herand Tahmasian decided that the time was right to step away from the restaurant and begin a new chapter, according to a Facebook post. The restaurant first opened in 2021 in Glendale, Calif. It reopened\u00a0in Houston<\/a> in 2024, serving both Persian and Greek dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lenox Barbecue<\/p>\n An East End fixture, Lenox Barbecue was the latest barbecue joint to call it quits, according to a post<\/a> made by the owners. They explained that Lenox Barbecue opened nearly 80 years ago as Lenox Cafe and evolved into its barbecue name. The last owners had it for 25 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n “While we are sad that the era of Lenox BBQ will come to a close, it\u2019s the right time. We leave you with a giant thank you for supporting Lenox BBQ,” the post read.<\/p>\n Medium Rare<\/p>\n Medium Rare is now closed in Midtown.<\/p>\n Jason Fochtman\/Houston Chronicle<\/p>\n Medium Rare<\/a> joined its neighbors Pok Pok Po and Bol\u00a0in closing<\/a>. The budget-minded steakhouse was in Houston for almost two years<\/a>. It flexed a $31 prix-fixe menu of their culotte steak, served with fries, a salad and bread. Born in Washington, D.C., it still has locations on the East Coast.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Pappasitos Cantina<\/p>\n The original\u00a0Pappasitos Cantina at Richmond and Hillcroft closed in September.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pappas Restaurants<\/p>\n The original Pappasitos Cantina location<\/a> at Richmond and Hillcroft closed mid-September. Pappas said the decision was made after looking at the “long-term outlook for this\u00a0location.” Known as “Sito’s #1,” it opened in 1983. The restaurant group is still deciding what it will do with the property, which it owns. There are more than 20 Pappasitos locations across Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n Queen Bee’s Tea Room<\/p>\n Queen Bee’s Tea Room quietly closed in the Heights.<\/p>\n Dave Kurian\/Contributor<\/p>\n This cute tea room in the Heights quietly closed after a short run in Houston. It opened last October<\/a> with Great Britain meets Southern hospitality vibes.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Red Flame Steak & Grill (Katy)<\/p>\n After three years, Red Flame Steak & Grill closed in Katy.\u00a0Its original location is still open in Magnolia.\u00a0<\/p>\n Underbelly Burger<\/p>\n Underbelly Burger closed in September.<\/p>\n Julie Soefer<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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