{"id":908227,"date":"2026-07-02T20:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/908227\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T20:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:01:24","slug":"coffee-shops-mexico-city-cuisine-6-greater-houston-dining-updates-katy-fulshear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/908227\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee shops, Mexico City cuisine: 6 Greater Houston dining updates | Katy – Fulshear"},"content":{"rendered":"

From coffee shops and barbecue to pizza and Mexico City cuisine, check out six dining updates in the Greater Houston area, as reported by Community Impact.<\/p>\n

Impacts of the week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ojo de Agua opens 2nd Houston location<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Known for its modern approach to traditional Mexico City cuisine, Ojo de Agua celebrated the grand opening of its second location on June 18 in The Woodlands, officials confirmed.<\/p>\n

Featured Mexican cuisine entrees include its Ceviche Acapulco, Tacos Mar y Tierra, a birria sandwich and chilaquiles. Some of Ojo\u2019s most popular classic juice flavors are papaya, apple, carrot, blackberry and blueberry, per its website.<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Smokin J\u2019s Homemade Burgers & BBQ serves barbecue like pulled pork, brisket, chicken, sausage and boudin. (Courtesy Smokin J\u2019s Homemade Burgers & BBQ)Smokin J\u2019s Homemade Burgers & BBQ now open in Texas City<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Smokin J\u2019s Homemade Burgers & BBQ had its soft opening in June in Texas City and is planning a grand opening celebration at a later date, staff said.<\/p>\n

The restaurant serves signature and gourmet burgers and wings, as well as barbecue, such as brisket, pulled pork, boudin, ribs and sausage, according to the restaurant’s menu.<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Vocelli Pizza has over 80 locations across the country. (Courtesy Vocelli Pizza)Vocelli Pizza opens 1st Greater Houston location in Katy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vocelli Pizza has opened its first Greater Houston area restaurant in Katy, owner Summiya Rafiq confirmed. The eatery has a wide selection of artisan pizzas, hand-tossed \u201cvocelli rolls,\u201d sandwiches, salads and desserts, according to its website.<\/p>\n

\"\"\/A-Latte Val is now offering a variety of handmade coffees in New Caney. (Courtesy A-Latte Val)A-Latte Val now open in New Caney<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A-Latte Val owner Valerie Salas said the local coffee shop is now serving homemade lattes in New Caney. The business operates through pickup services, and orders can be made via Instagram.<\/p>\n

Per the business’s Facebook page, a few signature lattes offered include banana iced coffee, Duvalin iced coffee, lavender iced coffee and Oreo iced coffee.<\/p>\n