For only the fourth time ever, Westchase District residents and employees have cast their votes for their favorite businesses in our “Best of Westchase” contest. This people’s choice recognition invites locals and visitors alike to cast votes for their favorite restaurants, apartments and community amenities in this dynamic Houston district. From mouthwatering meals to luxurious living spaces and standout local services, the contest showcases the businesses and places that make Westchase feel like home.
We celebrated and honored local favorites in 2005, 2010 and again in 2019. So this year, we decided it was time to rekindle the love affair with all things Westchase.
We accepted nominations in May. Voting was open throughout late June and July. Our online voting on Survey Monkey meant no fancy calculations are necessary. So we’re happy to be able to announce the winners in August. We’ll be writing about these businesses in the Fall issue of Westchase Today and updating information here on the website. You will probably recognize at least some of the businesses and organizations, but we hope you’ll make a point to get to know all of these fine award winners. Here, as selected by people who live and work in the area, is the BEST of our community:
LIVING IN WESTCHASE
Remy on the Trails opened in the fall of 2022.
- Best Apartment Community (built since 2010): Remy on the Trails
- Honorable Mention: Flats on Tanglewilde
- Best Apartment Community (built prior to 2010): Camden Holly Springs
- Best Large Hotel (more than 150 rooms): Houston Marriott Westchase
- Best Small Hotel (fewer than 150 rooms):DoubleTree by Hilton
- Best Daycare or Preschool: Primrose School of the Westchase District
- Best Private School: MOLO Montessori
- Best Public School: Paul Revere Middle School
WORKING IN WESTCHASE
The Phillips 66 campus is located immediately west of Beltway 8 and north of Westheimer.
- Best Company to Work for (more than 1000 employees): Phillips 66
- Best Company to Work for (200-999 employees): Blinds.com
- Best Engineering Company to Work for: EHRA Engineering
- Best Office Building Lobby: One Westchase Center (10777 Westheimer)
- Best Charity/Nonprofit: (tie) West Houston Assistance Ministries and Friends of Westchase
- Best Office Lunch Catering: Jason’s Deli
SHOPPING IN WESTCHASE
Whole Foods offers in-store amenities, plus the benefit of being part of Amazon.
- Best Grocery Store: Whole Foods
- Best Coffee Shop: Black Rock Coffee
- Best Chain Store Retail: Nordstrom Rack
- Best Non-Chain Retail Store: Baubles & Beads
- Best Retail Center: Westchase Shopping Center (Kimco Realty)
AMENITIES IN WESTCHASE
The West Houston Institute is part of HCC’s Hayes Road campus.
- Best Higher Education: Houston Community College
- Best Bank/Credit Union: Frost Bank
- Best Place to Get Fit: LA Fitness
- Best Happy Hour: El Tiempo
- Honorable Mention: Nick’s Place Restaurant and Sports Bar
- Best Chain Dining: Becks Prime
- Honorable Mention: Pappa’s Bar-B-Q
- Best Non-Chain Dining: Saldivia’s South American Grill
- Best Pizza: MOD Pizza
- Best Mexican Food: El Tiempo
- Best Persian Food: Kasra Persian Grill
- Best New Restaurant: Mad Dogs
- Best Hotel Bar: Houston Marriott Westchase
- Best Hair or Nail Salon: Lux Nail Salon
