Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Oma Sushi, Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet and Abe's Cajun Market & Cafe, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover cheap restaurants in Houston with paleo options. Budget-friendly paleo dining.
Houston's Cheap Paleo Destinations
Houston's vibrant food scene offers a wealth of budget-friendly options for those following a paleo lifestyle without sacrificing flavor or variety. From the smoky depths of American barbecue at 2 Guys 1 Pit BBQ to the fresh, clean flavors of Japanese fare at Oma Sushi, this collection highlights diverse spots that prioritize whole ingredients. You can explore everything from Mediterranean plates at MKT BAR and authentic Mexican dishes at Alamo Tamale Company to satisfying seafood and Middle Eastern specialties across the city. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at The Paleta Bar or enjoying a casual evening at Holler Brewing Co., these accessible eateries prove that eating grain-free in the Space City is both easy and delicious.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Paleo Restaurants in Houston | Cheap & Paleo
- Oma Sushi · rated 5/5: 33 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet · rated 5/5: 18 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Abe's Cajun Market & Cafe · rated 5/5: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Corkscrew BBQ · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dickey's Barbeque Pit · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rainbow Lodge · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Betelgeuse Betelgeuse · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 2 Guys 1 Pit BBQ and Catering · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Afrikiko · rated 4/5: 18 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. African.
- Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet · rated 4/5: 18 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Barbecue Inn · rated 4/5: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Puffabelly's Old Depot Restaurant · rated 4/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eighteen Twenty Lounge · rated 4/5: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cloud 10 Creamery · rated 4/5: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Michys Chino Boricua · rated 4/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Hobo's · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Shasta's Cones & More · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Perry's Steakhouse & Grille · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Callie's Kitchen · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cavatore · rated 4/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Teahouse · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Fyzas Alhadi · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Seven Brew Coffee · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bohemeo's · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Valhalla · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kim Long · rated 3/5: 45 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- La Sultana Panaderia y Pupuseria · rated 3/5: 28 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- China One · rated 3/5: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Ye's Ichiban Steakhouse and Sushi · rated 3/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Julep · rated 3/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
