ZOA Moroccan Kitchen, 4710 Lillian St, brings halal cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Fully Zabiha Restaurants in Houston — Verified, With Evidence
Looking for zabiha restaurants in Houston? This is our running list of spots we've verified as fully zabiha — hand-slaughtered halal meat — each with the evidence behind it, its confidence tier, and the date we last checked. It's sorted strongest-evidence first, and it's the one thing aggregator lists don't give you: not just “halal,” but how we know.
Zabiha vs “halal” — why this list exists
Many diners want zabiha specifically: meat hand-slaughtered the Islamic way, not just “halal-sourced” (which can mean machine-slaughtered or stunned). A sign on the door isn't evidence — so for each spot we record zabiha status, a confidence tier, and a last-verified date. Read what halal means and how we verify. We present evidence and don't issue rulings — you decide.
Halal status information is based on available evidence and may not reflect current restaurant practices. Always verify directly before visiting.
Biryani Pot
Hillcroft · Hyderabadi · $$
Biryani Pot is a halal Hyderabadi restaurant on 6509 Westheimer Rd B in Hillcroft, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Darband Shishkabob, 5670 Hillcroft St, brings halal Persian cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
For halal American food in Katy, Houston, Flip N Dip Burger (13203 Fry Rd #400) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Planning a halal Persian meal in Westchase, Houston? Aban Persian Restaurant sits at 9527 Westheimer Rd and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Juicy Joint serves the Hillcroft, Houston community as a halal American option, located at 5600 Richmond Ave; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Hira’s Homemade Halal Food (Caterer) is a halal Somali restaurant on 10123 Branchwood Ct in Spring Branch, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Kebab Land serves the Spring Branch, Houston community as a halal Persian option, located at 10088 Long Point Rd; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Discover Raja Mediterranean Grill, a halal Middle Eastern spot in Spring Branch, Houston at 11600 Jones Rd #103, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Planning a halal Turkish meal in Memorial, Houston? Empire Turkish Grill sits at 12448 Memorial Dr and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
OMG! Burger is a halal American restaurant on 1230 N Mason Rd #800 in Katy, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Planning a halal American meal in Hillcroft, Houston? Levant BBQ sits at 5884 Westheimer Rd and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Discover Tandoori Kabob House, a halal Afghan spot in Spring Branch, Houston at 10728 Cypress Creek Pkwy, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Discover We're-Dough, a halal Lebanese spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 6437 Westheimer Rd, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
For halal Mexican food in Westchase, Houston, Lone Star Texan Mex (Halal) (2022 Wilcrest Dr) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
For halal Mexican food in Sugar Land, Houston, Huncho's Tacos (8559 S Texas 6 B) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
For halal American food in Spring Branch, Houston, Urban Skillet Cypress (10130 Grant Rd Suite 204) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken is a halal American restaurant on 6325 Garth Rd Ste. 120 in Pearland, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Burganic Hub is a halal American restaurant on 2721 Chimney Rock Rd in Hillcroft, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Planning a halal Mediterranean meal in Hillcroft, Houston? Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill sits at 4738 Beechnut St and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Discover Shawarma King, a halal Syrian spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 3121 Hillcroft Ave, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Dripped Birria (Midtown) is a halal Mexican restaurant on 2503 Bagby St in Hillcroft, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Discover Gyros Hero Halal, a halal Mediterranean spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 8730 Westheimer Rd, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Taco Fuego Post Houston (Downtown), 401 Franklin St Suite 1260, brings halal Mexican cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
01Adana Turkish Grill serves the Hillcroft, Houston community as a halal Turkish option, located at 8821 Westheimer Rd #109; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Halal Taco Company - North Houston is a halal Mexican restaurant on inside Kabob Korner in Spring Branch, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
For halal Syrian food in Pearland, Houston, Saraya Resturant (11211 Almeda Genoa Rd SUITE A) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Discover Taco Fuego (Richmond), a halal Mexican spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 5600 Richmond Ave, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Beikos Mediterranean Cuisine (Halal Turkish Restaurant) serves the Houston community as a halal Turkish option, located at 6800 Southwest Fwy; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
The Gyro Guys, 1333 Old Spanish Trl Ste E, brings halal Mediterranean cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
For halal Middle Eastern food in Westchase, Houston, Lava Lounge (9705 Westheimer Rd) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
For halal Persian food in Hillcroft, Houston, Reza Persian Grill (5714 Hillcroft Ave) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Planning a halal Pakistani meal in Memorial, Houston? Bar BQ Village Halal Pakistani Restaurant sits at 17118 W Little York Rd Suite #108 and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Al Shami
Hillcroft · Middle Eastern · $$
Al Shami, 7919 Westheimer Rd, brings halal Middle Eastern cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Sphinx Restaurant and grill, 10900 Kingspoint Rd, brings halal Egyptian cooking to Pearland, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Avesta Persian Middle Eastern, 11165 Westheimer Rd, brings halal Middle Eastern cooking to Westchase, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Sanabreh is a halal Middle Eastern restaurant on 487 Bay Area Blvd in Pearland, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen and Bakery is a halal Lebanese restaurant on 3939 Hillcroft St STE 100 in Hillcroft, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Discover Elhelmya Egyptian Restaurant & Catering-Halal, a halal Middle Eastern spot in Westchase, Houston at 6119 Wilcrest Dr, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Discover Shawarma Land, a halal spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 8571 Westheimer Rd Suite B, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Discover Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet, a halal Mediterranean spot in Westchase, Houston at 10811 Westheimer Rd, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Planning a halal American meal in Hillcroft, Houston? AZ sits at 5832 Fairdale Ln and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
For halal Lebanese food in Pearland, Houston, Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant (8498 S Sam Houston Pkwy E #700) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill serves the Spring Branch, Houston community as a halal Middle Eastern option, located at 1737 W 34th St; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Persis Biryani Indian Grill, 1460 Eldridge Pkwy ste#130, brings halal Indian cooking to Memorial, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Planning a halal Moroccan meal in Hillcroft, Houston? ZOA Moroccan Kitchen sits at 3303 Richmond Ave and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Discover Sami's Gyro House, a halal Mediterranean spot in Katy, Houston at 23445 Kingsland Blvd #200, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
For halal Syrian food in Hillcroft, Houston, Alreem Shawarma & Taco (7919 Westheimer Rd) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Naqs Halal Food is a halal American restaurant on 6010 Southwest Fwy suite B in Hillcroft, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Planning a halal Mediterranean meal in Hillcroft, Houston? Gyro King sits at 7131 Fannin St and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Planning a halal Pakistani meal in Hillcroft, Houston? Kandahari sits at 5626 Hillcroft Ave and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Halal Shawarma ( HALA ) serves the Pearland, Houston community as a halal option, located at 11400 Gulf Fwy Ste G1; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Tempura Halal Indo-Pak Grill Antoine, 12228 Antoine Dr b, brings halal cooking to Spring Branch, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Gyro Queen serves the Pearland, Houston community as a halal Mediterranean option, located at 4517 Garth Rd Suite A; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Beikos Mediterranean Cuisine (Halal Turkish Restaurant), 6800 Southwest Fwy, brings halal Turkish cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Angara Kabab & Karahi, 5901 Hillcroft St Suite A-8, brings halal Pakistani cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken serves the Katy, Houston community as a halal American option, located at 25250 Northwest Fwy #120; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Crypto Burger (Food Truck) serves the Hillcroft, Houston community as a halal American option, located at 5800 Almeda Rd; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Planning a halal Mediterranean meal in Hillcroft, Houston? Gyro King sits at 2424 Old Spanish Trl and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
For halal American food in Hillcroft, Houston, Time Pizza (6001 Hillcroft Ave Suite 300) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Discover Halal Taco Company, a halal Mexican spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 6500 Southwest Fwy, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Discover Cosmo Eatery, a halal American spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 5927 Almeda Rd Suite G, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Reyhan's Grill (Food Truck) serves the Katy, Houston community as a halal Persian option, located at 1431 S Mason Rd; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Pasha Turkish Restaurant is a halal Turkish restaurant on 2325 University Blvd in Hillcroft, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Discover Shawarma House, a halal Middle Eastern spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 6433 Westheimer Rd, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
For halal Mediterranean food in Hillcroft, Houston, Gyro Hut (2807 Old Spanish Trl) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
For halal Persian food in Hillcroft, Houston, Bijan Persian Grill (5922 Hillcroft St #A) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
For halal Mediterranean food in Katy, Houston, Oh My Gyros Katy (806 Katy Fort Bend Rd #160A) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Wok It Out serves the Hillcroft, Houston community as a halal Chinese option, located at 5702 Hillcroft Ave; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Planning a halal meal in Spring Branch, Houston? Tempura Halal Indo-Pak Grill Cypress sits at 10640 Cypress Creek Pkwy and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Discover Gyro Hut, a halal Mediterranean spot in Katy, Houston at 18002 Park Row Blvd Ste 300 a, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Avesta Persian Middle Eastern serves the Katy, Houston community as a halal Persian option, located at 1223 Grand W Blvd Suite B-105; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Planning a halal Yemeni meal in Hillcroft, Houston? Shawarma Stop sits at 6019 Almeda Rd Suite A and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
888 Beijing serves the Hillcroft, Houston community as a halal Chinese option, located at 6121 Hillcroft Ave R; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Planning a halal Uyghur meal in Katy, Houston? Turan Uyghur Kitchen sits at 402 W Grand Pkwy S #108 and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Discover Chai Shai, a halal Pakistani spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 6632 Southwest Fwy, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Hyderabadi Kitchen serves the Sugar Land, Houston community as a halal Hyderabadi option, located at 11750 S Texas 6; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Discover Ashar's Kitchen, a halal Pakistani spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 6580 Southwest Fwy A, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Planning a halal Hyderabadi meal in Westchase, Houston? Rizwan Biryani sits at 12280 Westheimer Rd and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Arabisca, 18039 FM 529, brings halal Middle Eastern cooking to Katy, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Halal Taco Company - Katy, inside Kabob Korner, brings halal Mexican cooking to Katy, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Oh Mmm Gyros
Cypress · Mediterranean · $$
Oh Mmm Gyros, 8620 Barker Cypress Rd Ste#A, brings halal Mediterranean cooking to Katy, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Discover Hyderabadi Chai &Grill, a halal Hyderabadi spot in Missouri City, Houston at 11583 Wilcrest Dr, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet serves the Hillcroft, Houston community as a halal Mediterranean option, located at 5160 Richmond Ave; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Discover Bengal Cafe, a halal Bangladeshi spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 5901 Hillcroft St, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
For halal Yemeni food in Katy, Houston, Gourmandize (1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd) is on HalalVouch with its map, hours, and verification evidence laid out clearly.
Steak Spot inside Imperial Pho serves the Katy, Houston community as a halal American option, located at 6037 N Fry Rd unit 200; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Turmeric Indian Cuisine, 1111 Shepherd Dr Suite 100, brings halal Indian cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Student Biryani
Gulfton · Hyderabadi · $$
Discover Student Biryani, a halal Hyderabadi spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 5901 Hillcroft Ave, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
BOWL’D Masala - Richmond is a halal Indian restaurant on 4828 Waterview Town Center Dr STE 800 in Sugar Land, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Saffron Kabob House serves the Katy, Houston community as a halal Afghan option, located at 1025 S Mason Rd; see its hours, directions, and verification details below.
Taco Fuego (Cypress), 24150 Northwest Fwy Suite 250, brings halal Mexican cooking to Spring Branch, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Discover Peshawar Grill (Food Truck), a halal Pakistani spot in Sugar Land, Houston at 14633 Beechnut St, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
An Nakhil, 6423 Richmond Ave Suite C, brings halal Iraqi cooking to Hillcroft, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Planning a halal Iraqi meal in Hillcroft, Houston? Al Hawi Grill (Food Truck) sits at 3100 Hillcroft Ave and lists its hours, location, and how its halal status is being verified.
Hot Grill (Halal), 12579 Richmond Ave #100, brings halal American cooking to Westchase, Houston — find directions, opening hours, and the evidence behind its listing here.
Halal Munchies is a halal Mediterranean restaurant on 4826 Hwy 6 N in Memorial, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Discover Cafe Layal, a halal Lebanese spot in Hillcroft, Houston at 207 W Gray St a, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Ayintap
Energy Corridor · Turkish · $$
Discover Ayintap, a halal Turkish spot in Westchase, Houston at 2209 Hwy 6, with up-to-date hours, contact info, and a transparent verification status.
Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant is a halal Lebanese restaurant on 2800 Marina Bay Dr Suite I in Pearland, Houston, with hours, contact details, and verification status all in one place.
Zabiha restaurants in Houston, compared
Every column is pulled from the live listing — tap a name for the full evidence.
| Restaurant | Neighborhood | Cuisine | Price | Confidence | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZOA Moroccan Kitchen | The Heights | Moroccan | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Biryani Pot | Hillcroft | Hyderabadi | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Darband Shishkabob | Gulfton | Persian | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Flip N Dip Burger | Cypress | American | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Aban Persian Restaurant | Westchase | Persian | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Juicy Joint | Hillcroft | American | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Hira’s Homemade Halal Food (Caterer) | Greenspoint | Somali | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Kebab Land | Spring Branch | Persian | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Raja Mediterranean Grill | Greenspoint | Middle Eastern | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Empire Turkish Grill | Memorial | Turkish | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| OMG! Burger | Katy | American | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Levant BBQ | Hillcroft | American | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Tandoori Kabob House | Greenspoint | Afghan | — | Medium confidence | — |
| We're-Dough | Hillcroft | Lebanese | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Lone Star Texan Mex (Halal) | Westchase | Mexican | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Huncho's Tacos | Alief | Mexican | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Urban Skillet Cypress | Greenspoint | American | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Urban Bird Hot Chicken | Baytown | American | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Burganic Hub | Hillcroft | American | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill | Bellaire | Mediterranean | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Shawarma King | Hillcroft | Syrian | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Dripped Birria (Midtown) | Midtown | Mexican | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Gyros Hero Halal | Hillcroft | Mediterranean | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Taco Fuego Post Houston (Downtown) | Downtown | Mexican | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| 01Adana Turkish Grill | Hillcroft | Turkish | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Halal Taco Company - North Houston | Greenspoint | Mexican | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Saraya Resturant | Medical Center | Syrian | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Taco Fuego (Richmond) | Hillcroft | Mexican | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Beikos Mediterranean Cuisine (Halal Turkish Restaurant) | Gulfton | Turkish | — | Medium confidence | — |
| The Gyro Guys | Medical Center | Mediterranean | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Lava Lounge | Westchase | Middle Eastern | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Reza Persian Grill | Gulfton | Persian | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Bar BQ Village Halal Pakistani Restaurant | Energy Corridor | Pakistani | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Al Shami | Hillcroft | Middle Eastern | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Sphinx Restaurant and grill | Medical Center | Egyptian | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Avesta Persian Middle Eastern | Westchase | Middle Eastern | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Sanabreh | Medical Center | Middle Eastern | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen and Bakery | Gulfton | Lebanese | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Elhelmya Egyptian Restaurant & Catering-Halal | Alief | Middle Eastern | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Shawarma Land | Hillcroft | Mediterranean | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet | Westchase | Mediterranean | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| AZ | Hillcroft | American | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant | Medical Center | Lebanese | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Aladdin Mediterranean Grill | The Heights | Middle Eastern | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Persis Biryani Indian Grill | Energy Corridor | Indian | — | Medium confidence | — |
| ZOA Moroccan Kitchen | Upper Kirby | Moroccan | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Sami's Gyro House | Katy | Mediterranean | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Alreem Shawarma & Taco | Hillcroft | Syrian | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Naqs Halal Food | Hillcroft | American | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Gyro King | Medical Center | Mediterranean | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Kandahari | Gulfton | Pakistani | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Halal Shawarma ( HALA ) | Medical Center | Mediterranean | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Tempura Halal Indo-Pak Grill Antoine | Greenspoint | Indo-Pak | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Gyro Queen | Baytown | Mediterranean | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Beikos Mediterranean Cuisine (Halal Turkish Restaurant) | Gulfton | Turkish | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Angara Kabab & Karahi | Gulfton | Pakistani | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Urban Bird Hot Chicken | Cypress | American | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Crypto Burger (Food Truck) | Medical Center | American | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Gyro King | Medical Center | Mediterranean | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Time Pizza | Gulfton | American | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Halal Taco Company | Gulfton | Mexican | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Cosmo Eatery | Medical Center | American | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Reyhan's Grill (Food Truck) | Katy | Persian | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Pasha Turkish Restaurant | Medical Center | Turkish | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Shawarma House | Hillcroft | Middle Eastern | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Gyro Hut | Medical Center | Mediterranean | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Bijan Persian Grill | Gulfton | Persian | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Oh My Gyros Katy | Katy | Mediterranean | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Wok It Out | Gulfton | Chinese | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Tempura Halal Indo-Pak Grill Cypress | Greenspoint | Indo-Pak | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Gyro Hut | Energy Corridor | Mediterranean | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Avesta Persian Middle Eastern | Katy | Persian | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Shawarma Stop | Medical Center | Yemeni | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| 888 Beijing | Gulfton | Chinese | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Turan Uyghur Kitchen | Katy | Uyghur | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Chai Shai | Gulfton | Pakistani | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Hyderabadi Kitchen | Sugar Land | Hyderabadi | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Ashar's Kitchen | Gulfton | Pakistani | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Rizwan Biryani | Westchase | Hyderabadi | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Arabisca | Cypress | Middle Eastern | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Halal Taco Company - Katy | Katy | Mexican | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Oh Mmm Gyros | Cypress | Mediterranean | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Hyderabadi Chai &Grill | Alief | Hyderabadi | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet | Galleria | Mediterranean | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Bengal Cafe | Gulfton | Bangladeshi | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Gourmandize | Katy | Yemeni | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Steak Spot inside Imperial Pho | Katy | American | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Turmeric Indian Cuisine | The Heights | Indian | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Student Biryani | Gulfton | Hyderabadi | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| BOWL’D Masala - Richmond | Richmond | Indian | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Saffron Kabob House | Katy | Afghan | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Taco Fuego (Cypress) | Cypress | Mexican | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Peshawar Grill (Food Truck) | Alief | Pakistani | — | Medium confidence | — |
| An Nakhil | Hillcroft | Iraqi | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Al Hawi Grill (Food Truck) | Hillcroft | Iraqi | $ | Medium confidence | — |
| Hot Grill (Halal) | Alief | American | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Halal Munchies | Energy Corridor | Mediterranean | — | Medium confidence | — |
| Cafe Layal | Downtown | Lebanese | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Ayintap | Energy Corridor | Turkish | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
| Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant | League City | Lebanese | $$ | Medium confidence | — |
Zabiha in Houston — FAQ
What does zabiha mean?
Zabiha (or dhabihah) is the Islamic method of slaughter: a swift cut to the throat by a Muslim, with the animal alive and God’s name invoked. "Halal meat" is sometimes used loosely, but zabiha refers specifically to that hand-slaughter method many Muslims look for.
Which Houston restaurants are fully zabiha?
The spots listed on this page are the ones we’ve verified as zabiha, sorted with the strongest evidence first (Certified, then Owner-Verified). Each shows its tier and last-verified date, because verification — not just a sign on the door — is what we track.
Is "halal" the same as "zabiha"?
Not always. A restaurant can serve halal-sourced meat that wasn’t hand-slaughtered (e.g. machine-slaughtered or stunned), which stricter diners don’t accept. "Zabiha" signals the hand-slaughter method specifically — this list is for diners who want that.
How do you verify zabiha status?
We gather evidence — certificates, owner or manager confirmation, calls, and trusted community input — assign a confidence tier, and record when we last checked. We present that evidence and do not issue Islamic rulings; you decide what meets your standard.
Does zabiha status change?
Yes — suppliers and ownership change, so a zabiha spot today may differ later. That’s why every listing shows a last-verified date and turns stale over time, prompting a re-check. Always confirm directly before relying on it.
Imran Qureshi
Imran Qureshi covers Houston's halal dining scene for HalalVouch, focusing on local restaurants and zabiha verification.
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