Zabiha Restaurants in Houston, by Area
Looking for zabiha restaurants in Houston? This is every restaurant in our directory where the listing records that all the meat is zabiha, grouped by area. There are 199 so far, led by American, Mediterranean, Indian food. 166 of them have told us they serve no alcohol.
How to read this list
- Zabiha meat means all the meat is zabiha, as confirmed by the owner or a certificate. The badge on each entry shows which.
- “Owner Verified” means the owner or manager told us. It is not a certificate check.
- Zabiha is about the meat, not the whole kitchen. Ask about pork and alcohol if they matter to you.
More on what halal means and how we verify. We share the evidence and do not issue religious rulings.
Halal status information is based on available evidence and may not reflect current restaurant practices. Always verify directly before visiting.
Looking for a dish? See our guides to the best halal biryani and best halal burgers in Houston.
Zabiha restaurants in Sugar Land
All halal restaurants in Sugar Land
Pizza 101
Sugar Land · Italian · $$
Warung Indo
Sugar Land · Indonesian · $$
Aling's
Sugar Land · Chinese · $$
Q’s Deli
Sugar Land · American · $$
Shahi Darbar
Sugar Land · Pakistani · $$
Thai Siam
Sugar Land · Thai · $$
Zabiha restaurants in Alief
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Gyro King
Alief · Mediterranean · $
Zabiha restaurants in Richmond
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Zabiha restaurants in Westchase
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Zabiha restaurants in Spring
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Zabiha restaurants in Hillcroft
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Al Shami
Hillcroft · Middle Eastern · $$
Zabiha restaurants in Humble
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Zabiha restaurants in The Heights
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Burger Vibe
The Heights · American · $$
Burger Bodega
The Heights · American · $$
Big Bite
The Heights · Iraqi · $
Zabiha restaurants in Webster
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Zabiha restaurants in Missouri City
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Zabiha restaurants in Sharpstown
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Star Pizzeria
Sharpstown · Italian · $$
Tolo Kabab House
Sharpstown · Afghan · $$
Zabiha restaurants in Pasadena
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Gyro Guys
Pasadena · Mediterranean · $$
Olive Tree
Pasadena · Mediterranean · $$
Zabiha restaurants in Stafford
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Zabiha restaurants in Katy
Zabiha restaurants in Montrose
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Zabiha restaurants in Gulfton
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Zabiha restaurants in Spring Branch
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Tandoorish
Spring Branch · Indian · $$
Zabiha restaurants in Rosenberg
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Zabiha restaurants in Greenspoint
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Zabiha restaurants in Medical Center
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Zabiha restaurants in Energy Corridor
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Zabiha restaurants in Memorial
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Zabiha restaurants in Galleria
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Zabiha restaurants in League City
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Zabiha restaurants in The Woodlands
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Zabiha restaurants in Upper Kirby
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Wings87
Upper Kirby · American · $
Zabiha restaurants in Pearland
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Zabiha restaurants in Tomball
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Zabiha restaurants in Midtown
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Zabiha restaurants in Downtown
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Zabiha restaurants in Cypress
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Zabiha restaurants in Houston, compared
Every column comes from the live listing. Tap a name for the full evidence.
| Restaurant | Area | Cuisine | Price | No alcohol | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoorish | Spring Branch | Indian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Alief Indo-Pak Restaurant | Webster | Indo-Pak | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Napoli Express Pizza, Pasta, Burgers & Wings - HALAL | Sugar Land | Italian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| The Gyro Guys | Webster | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Tourão | Katy | American | — | No | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Maharaja halal | Alief | Indian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Wok & Karahi - Halal Chinese Indian Pakistani | Spring | Chinese | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Manosalwa pizza & Grill | Sugar Land | Italian | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Halal Fried Chicken | Webster | American | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Kasra Persian Grill | Westchase | Persian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Jade Ly Asian Bistro | Sugar Land | Chinese | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Crispo Casual Food | Sharpstown | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Shawarma & Kebab Fresh | Alief | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Arabian Knight Humble Indian Restaurant & Lounge | Humble | Indian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| ZN Pizza | Alief | Italian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Ly’s Kitchen of Sugar Land | Sugar Land | Chinese | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Tadka 96 | Halal Indian Fusion Restaurant | League City | Indian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Gyro Hut | The Heights | Mediterranean | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Tarka Indian Kitchen | The Heights | Indian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Pizza 101 | Sugar Land | Italian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Delight's Ghanaian Cuisine | Energy Corridor | Nigerian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| The Rush Mediterranean grill | Humble | Mediterranean | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Urban Bird Hot Chicken | Pasadena | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Masala Pantry | Richmond | Indian | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Dave's Hot Chicken | Missouri City | American | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Turbo Joe's Pizza | Humble | Italian | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Gyro Hut | Westchase | Mediterranean | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Ginsoy Extreme Chinese | Richmond | Chinese | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road | Spring | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Indigo Indo-Pak Restaurant | Rosenberg | Indo-Pak | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Hyderabad House | The Woodlands | Hyderabadi | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Amala Joint | Alief | Nigerian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| China King | Alief | Chinese | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Halal Chinese Express | Spring | Chinese | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Urban Bird Hot Chicken | Richmond | American | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Gyro Guys | Pasadena | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| The Monk’s Indian Bistro - Humble | Humble | Indian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Texas Halal Pizza | Alief | Italian | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Main Bird Hot Chicken - Westchase | Westchase | American | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Warung Indo | Sugar Land | Indonesian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Aladdin Mediterranean cuisine | Montrose | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Star Pizzeria | Sharpstown | Italian | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Baba Shawarma (Food Truck) | Humble | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Wings87 | Upper Kirby | American | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse - Southwest Houston | Stafford | American | $$$ | No | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Zaitoon Hyderabadi biryani | Alief | Hyderabadi | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| ALMankal Grill (Food Truck) | Sugar Land | Palestinian | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| SPRING GARDEN HALAL BBQ | Spring | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Curry Masala | Spring | Indian | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Russo's NY Pizzeria Halal Express - Wilcrest | Westchase | Italian | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Karachi Restaurant | Sugar Land | Hyderabadi | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Gyro King | Alief | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Burger Vibe | The Heights | American | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Urban Bird Hot Chicken | Webster | American | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Dripped Birria (Westchase) | Westchase | Mexican | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Barbecue grill station | Spring | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Texas Halal Pizza & Restaurant | Alief | Italian | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Mandi Express | Sharpstown | Yemeni | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Halal Burger Bite LLC | Alief | American | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Barcello’s Halal Italian Pizza Peri Peri & Mediterranean | Sugar Land | Mediterranean | $$$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet | Spring Branch | Mediterranean | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill - Sugar Land | Sugar Land | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Biryani n' More | Sugar Land | Hyderabadi | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Cowboys & Indians | The Heights | Indian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Burger Bodega | The Heights | American | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet | Sugar Land | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| GTR Burgers Halal | Humble | American | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Cafe Caspian | Westchase | Persian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Tourão Brazilian Churrasqueria - Steakhouse | Montrose | American | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Aling's | Sugar Land | Chinese | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Tastee Pizza & Wings | Alief | Italian | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Urban Bird Hot Chicken | Spring Branch | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Kabab Shako Mako (Food Truck) | Westchase | Iraqi | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Abdallah’s | The Heights | Middle Eastern | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Kohinoor Restaurant | Spring | Indian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Sara's Halal Burgers & NYC Gyro | Sugar Land | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Herand's Kitchen | The Heights | Persian | — | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Kes Spicy 9ja Suya Spot | Alief | Nigerian | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Fanoosh Burgers & Biryani | Sugar Land | Hyderabadi | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Taste of Nigeria | Hillcroft | Nigerian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Hungry Bros Chicken & Burgers | Richmond | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet | Webster | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Tangra's Daughter | Missouri City | Chinese | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Jones Fried Chicken | Sharpstown | American | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Unique African Cuisine | Alief | Nigerian | — | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Trill Burgers | Montrose | American | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Truboy BBQ Market | Missouri City | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet | Humble | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Halal Kitchen and Wings | Sugar Land | American | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Big Bite | The Heights | Iraqi | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Gyro 9 Shawarma & Grill | Richmond | Mediterranean | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Adam's Dastarkhwan | Westchase | Hyderabadi | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| The Halal Guys | Greenspoint | American | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen | Alief | Palestinian | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Smittys Cali Smoke Halal BBQ | Stafford | American | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Cheesy Bite #2- Richmond | Richmond | Indo-Pak | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Farooj Abo Al Abed | فروج ابوالعبد | Westchase | Middle Eastern | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| The Halal Guys | Pearland | American | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Kabab Shack & Grill | Sugar Land | Afghan | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Tara Grill & Cafe | Spring | Indo-Pak | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Neighborhood Grill | Rosenberg | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Blendz and Bites - A Fusion Cafe | Richmond | American | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Sunray Pasta | Richmond | Italian | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| SOPHIA'S CAFE | Missouri City | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Urban Skillet Sugarland | Sugar Land | American | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Clutch City Cluckers - Humble | Humble | American | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Olive Tree | Pasadena | Mediterranean | $$ | No | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Stafford Kabab and Grill | Stafford | Pakistani | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Rahat | Spring, TX | Spring | Pakistani | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Bibi's House of Kabob | Pasadena | Persian | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Aladdin Kebab Grill | Tomball | Indo-Pak | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Layne's Chicken Fingers- Pasadena | Pasadena | American | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Early Bird Cafe | Richmond | American | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Halal 5 (Food Truck) | Alief | Middle Eastern | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Texas Juicy Platter Halal | Sharpstown | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| bonsouth | Missouri City | Indian | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Wingbay | Webster | American | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| BunSlut | Missouri City | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Abu Omar Halal - Spring, TX | Spring | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| The Port of Peri Peri | Sugar Land | — | $$ | Yes | August 2026 |
| Kilani Food Hall | Missouri City | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Noon Mirch | Webster | Pakistani | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Shamsi's Simply Greek Halal | Richmond | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Smyrna Halal Wrap & Grill - Express | Westchase | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Halal 5 | Stafford | Mediterranean | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Bademiyaa's Kabab House | Richmond | Indian | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Cheesy Bite #4 - Rosenberg | Rosenberg | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Clutch City Cluckers - Pasadena | Pasadena | American | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Wingbay | Richmond | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Ashar's Kitchen | Sugar Land | Pakistani | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Mili's Crispy Kitchen( Halal) | Alief | American | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Khan Baba (Food Truck) | Spring | Pakistani | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Playsure Island | Alief | Indo-Pak | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Q’s Deli | Sugar Land | American | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Bad As Philly | Sugar Land | American | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Shah's Halal Food - Houston | Westchase | American | $ | Yes | August 2026 |
| Abu Omar Halal - Richmond, TX | Sugar Land | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| WINGEATS | Richmond | American | $$ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| CM Chicken Richmond (ChoongMan Chicken) | Richmond | American | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| DDK Kabab and Grill | Sugar Land | Indo-Pak | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Cafe Pyaala | Richmond | Pakistani | — | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| Mai Colachi Restaurant & Catering | Sugar Land | Pakistani | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Shahi Darbar | Sugar Land | Pakistani | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Kafe Carachi | Richmond | Pakistani | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| The Curry House | Humble | Indian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| DarBar Kabab House | Westchase | Pakistani | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Chatkhara Grill | Stafford | Pakistani | $ | Yes | August 2026 (estimated) |
| AL Hadi Halal | Alief | Mediterranean | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| An Nakhil | Hillcroft | Iraqi | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Lucy | Gulfton | Somali | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Thai Town (Thai Eatery and Bar) | Sugar Land | Thai | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Mandi Cafe & Grill | Sugar Land | Yemeni | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| ChòpnBlọk | Montrose | Somali | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Talespin Pizza | Memorial | Italian | — | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Cafe Adel | Hillcroft | Bosnian | $ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Gyro King | Medical Center | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Garson | Hillcroft | Persian | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Tempura Halal Indo-Pak Grill Cypress | Greenspoint | Indo-Pak | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Zamani international market and grill | Spring | Bosnian | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Clutch City Grill | Galleria | American | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Al Hawi Grill (Food Truck) | Hillcroft | Iraqi | $ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Oh My Gyros Katy | Katy | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Dave's Hot Chicken | Midtown | American | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Thai Siam | Sugar Land | Thai | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Bengal Cafe | Gulfton | Bangladeshi | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Ashar's Kitchen | Gulfton | Pakistani | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Bangla Kitchen & Sweets | Sugar Land | Bangladeshi | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Ta'bleyah | Spring | Yemeni | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Pasha Turkish Restaurant | Medical Center | Turkish | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Al Shami | Hillcroft | Middle Eastern | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Krua | Hillcroft | Thai | — | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Shawarma House | Hillcroft | Middle Eastern | $ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Shandez Persian Grill (Randevou Taste of Persia) | Westchase | Persian | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Turan Uyghur Kitchen | Katy | Uyghur | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Persis Biryani Indian Grill | Energy Corridor | Indian | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Cafe Lili | Hillcroft | Lebanese | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Mary'z Mediterranean Cuisine | Hillcroft | Bosnian | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Urban Bird Hot Chicken | Medical Center | American | $$ | No | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Juicy Joint | Hillcroft | American | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Waterstone Ranch | Stafford | Turkish | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| BOWL’D Masala - Richmond | Richmond | Indian | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Burganic Hub | Hillcroft | American | $ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Avesta Persian Middle Eastern | Katy | Persian | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Mandi Cafe & Grill | Richmond | Yemeni | — | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Foreign Grill | Downtown | Bosnian | $$ | No | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Naan and Kabob Halal | Alief | Afghan | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet | Galleria | Mediterranean | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Taco Fuego (Cypress) | Cypress | Mexican | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Gyros Hero Halal | Hillcroft | Mediterranean | $ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Hadramout Restaurant | Westchase | Yemeni | $$$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| Cafe 1464 - Persian Grill | Sugar Land | Persian | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Hyderabadi Kitchen | Sugar Land | Hyderabadi | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Empire Turkish Grill | Memorial | Turkish | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Lone Star Texan Mex (Halal) | Westchase | Mexican | — | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Abu Omar Halal - Cypress Creek Pkwy, TX | Greenspoint | Bosnian | $ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
| The Afghan Village | Gulfton | Afghan | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Lasbela Restaurant & Catering | Sugar Land | Pakistani | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| OMG! Burger | Katy | American | $$ | Yes | June 2026 (estimated) |
| Tolo Kabab House | Sharpstown | Afghan | $$ | Yes | July 2026 (estimated) |
Zabiha in Houston: FAQ
What does zabiha mean?
Zabiha (also written dhabihah) is the Islamic way of slaughter: a quick cut to the throat by a Muslim, with the animal alive and the name of God said. Many Muslims look for it specifically when eating out.
Is "halal" the same as "zabiha"?
Not always. Halal certifiers set different rules. Some accept machine slaughter or stunning before slaughter, and some do not. "Zabiha" usually means hand slaughter by a Muslim. This list is for diners who want restaurants where all the meat is zabiha.
Does zabiha mean the restaurant has no pork or alcohol?
No. Zabiha is about how the meat was slaughtered. It does not tell you whether pork or alcohol is ever in the kitchen. Each entry shows "No alcohol served" when the restaurant has told us so. If it says nothing, ask the restaurant.
What kinds of zabiha restaurants are in Houston?
In our directory, the most common are American (51), Mediterranean (30), Indian (15), Pakistani (13), Italian (12). The full list below is grouped by area, and the table shows each cuisine.
How do you verify zabiha status?
We gather evidence such as certificates, owner or manager confirmation and calls, give each listing a tier, and record when we last checked. "Owner Verified" means the owner or manager confirmed it; it is not a certificate check. We share the evidence and do not issue religious rulings.
Does zabiha status change?
Yes. Suppliers and owners change. That is why every listing shows when it was last checked, and why we hold a restaurant back from our guides when its own menu contradicts our listing, until we re-check it. Always confirm before you rely on it.
Imran Qureshi covers Houston's halal dining scene for HalalVouch, focusing on local restaurants and zabiha verification.
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