The Thresher's Guide to the Metro Rail

By Rice Thresher Staff     8/17/12 7:00pm

Bombay Pizza

$$$

Indian pizza might sound like a contra- diction, but Bombay Pizza offers some delicious topping combinations served on Naan bread.

---

---

3.8

 

McDonalds

$

If you really want a Big Mac and possess a lion's courage, perhaps the infamous McDonalds by the Greyhound bus station is for you. Prepare to be panhandled, stared at, and made extremely uncomfortable.

2.5

 

Hubcap Grill

$$

This burger place always has a wait and is only open for lunch, but its burgers are the second best in the city.  Try the Philly Cheese Steak burger.  

3.9

 

Breakfast Klub

$$

This is not just the best place for breakfast off the light rail, but in all of Houston as well. Their signature Chicken and Waffles or Catfish and Grits are a must. Regulars know that French Toast can be substituted for waf- fles when desired.

4.0

 

Reef

$$$$$$

One of the nicest restaurants in Houston, Reef serves amazing seafood. However, the price makes it a serious investment for a college stu- dent's budget. It is a good choice to celebrate something special or take a date you wish to impress. However, we all know that Rice students won't have dates to impress.

4.00

 

Tacos A go-go

$

This is the best Mexican food off the light rail. Its breakfast and desert tacos are the best.

3.6

 

Les Givrals

$

The Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches are delicious, filling and less than three dollars. Easily the best deal in all of Houston.

4.00

 

Bodegas Taco Shop

$$

Boring Mexican food that is more expensive and less convenient than Chipotle's.

3.0

 

Fiesta

$'s depend on grocery needs

Commonly known as Sketchi- esta, this supermarket is a con- venient stop off the light rail but not somewhere you would want to be alone after dark.

3.0

 

Chipotle:

$-$$

Zero switchblades Long known as the last resort for students when they can't stomach the servery, this burrito chain offers fast, reliable and gen- erally unremarkable food.

3.0

 

Legend:

- One $ for every five dollars per person (approximate) - A zero to five scale of to measure sketchiness. - Zero means completely comfortable, three means bring a friend and five means bring a friend who can bench over 200 lbs.

- The GPA grade denotes quality without regard to price.

---