Dine on delicious dishes and enjoy our 14 picks for the top food and drink events taking place around Houston in December 2025.
January in Houston is all about starting fresh, and eating well while you do it.
From decadent New Year’s Day brunches to chili cook-offs, wine tastings, and desserts galore, this month’s calendar is packed with flavorful experiences to shake off the holiday haze.
Grab a fork, a glass, or a bib, and check out these tasty culinary happenings.
Top 14 Food & Drink Events & Offerings in Houston This Month: January 2026
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
55+ New Year’s Eve Parties, Concerts & Events in Greater Houston | New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31 | Some FREE – There are plenty of food-forward options to celebrate the arrival of 2026, with dinners, themed craft cocktail parties, specials and more happening across Greater Houston. Places, prices, and times vary. Learn more.
Extended New Year’s Brunch at Common Bond Bakery & Bistro | New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31 to Sunday, January 4 – Common Bond’s Bistro & Bakery locations will serve extended brunch offerings to celebrate the season, featuring $1 mimosas, $3 flights, and $5 carafes. New Year’s brunch is available all day from Wednesday, December 31, through Sunday, January 4. Locations vary. 7am to 8pm daily. Learn more.
Hangover Brunch at EZ’s Liquor Lounge | New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1 – Start 2026 the right way at EZ’s annual Hangover Brunch, where fried chicken and biscuits, Champagne specials, caviar, and more offered at cost help guests recover from late night New Year’s Eve revelry. Prices vary. 11am ’til sold out. Learn more.
Vuelve a la Vida Brunch with H Town Restaurant Group | New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1 – Celebrate New Year’s Day with “return-to-life brunch” buffets at Caracol, Hugo’s, Xochi, and Urbe. Live music accompanies the brunch, with Ikaru at Caracol , Hugo’s at Viento, and Sol y Son at Xochi 11am to 2pm. Reservations are recommended at all locations. $45; $15 child’s menu at Caracol, Hugo’s, and Xochi; $39; $15 child’s menu at Urbe. 10am to 3pm all locations. Learn more.
Rosca de Reyes at El Bolillo Bakery | Friday, January 2 to Monday, January 6 – El Bolillo Bakery celebrates the beloved Mexican Epiphany tradition with its handcrafted Rosca de Reyes, made using recipes passed down through generations. Each sweet bread is topped with colorful candied fruits, finished with a crunchy cookie paste called pasta and baked with a hidden figurine inside—a symbol of good luck tied to the story of the Three Kings. Roscas are $25 for small and $32 large sizes for preorder and in-store pickup. Order or learn more.
46th Annual Chili When It’s Chilly Cook-Off & Vendor Expo at Baytown Youth Fairgrounds | Friday, January 9 to Saturday, January 10 | FREE – Bring the crew to Baytown’s long-running chili cook-off and expo with dozens of cook teams, food vendors, games, a cornhole tournament and more family fun. All ages welcome; activities run Friday evening through Saturday. Times vary. Learn more.
Bordeaux at the Ballpark at Daikin Park | Wednesday, January 14 – Spec’s hosts a curated wine tasting bringing spectacular the release of the highly acclaimed 2023 Vintagec Bordeaux wines to the ballpark for one night only. And with prices having dropped 15% to 30% from last year’s release, so attendees can grab very high quality Chateau wine at very affordable prices. Tickets include curated pours and curated pairings. $156+. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Dessert Tasting at Barbacana | Thursday, January 15 – Indulge in an evening of curated desserts with pastry Chef Alyssa Dole, including blackberry & verbena custard with meringue and lemon gelée, peach semifreddo with vanilla anglaise and oat crumble, corn cake with corn ice cream and bay laurel caramel, milk and cookies with cookie dough ice cream and white chocolate mousse, plus assorted mignardise. $65 prepaid. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Bordeaux Deconstructed Tasting at Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse | Friday, January 16 – Explore 15 sommelier-selected wines from Bordeaux and beyond at a curated tasting, with plated and passed appetizers paired with wines. $95. 6pm. Get tickets.
17th Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest in Galveston’s Historic Strand District | Saturday, January 17 | No Cover – The island’s annual winter tasting event returns, with chili competitions, public chili sampling, an Indoor Beer Fest brews and spirits tastings event, a 5K beer‑themed fun run, a cornhole tournament, vendors and more. Free to stroll through the festival, $16+ for tasting cups to sample chilis from noon to 3pm. Get tickets or learn more.
Puerto Rican Festival at Pearland Town Center | Saturday, January 17 – After several rescheduling in 2025, the celebration of Puerto Rican & Cuban festival’s 2nd Edition of the Festival del Lechón is set to happen. Expect live music and DJs spinning salsa, reggaetón and more, lechón asado, tropical food and drinks, plus arts, vendors and a vibrant party atmosphere. $10+: $50 VIPNoon to 10pm. Get tickets.
10th Annual Hops n’ Hot Sauce Festival at Humble Civic Center Expo Arena | Saturday, January 24 – Celebrates brews and salsa with craft beers, spicy food samples, a hot pepper eating contest, live music and DJ sets, food trucks, a kids’ play area, and a full day of flavor and fun. $10 at the door; free ages 15 and under; free parking. 11am to 5pm. Learn more.
Taste of the Town at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center | Thursday, January 29 – Savor signature bites, desserts, pastries, and drinks from more than 40 local restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and beverage vendors under one roof at this annual Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce food and drink showcase. $25+. 5pm to 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Culinary Canvas: Art & Life in Imperial Rome at Le Jardinier & Cafe Leonelli | Through Saturday, January 25 – Guests can explore the flavors of ancient Rome with dishes and drinks inspired by the MFAH’s winter exhibition Art and Life in Imperial Rome: Trajan and His Times. Le Jardinier serves a braised pork belly entrée with Roman-style lentils, sour honey, and brussels sprouts for $48 alongside the Red of Rome cocktail ($20) featuring red wine, grappa, amaro, gold-tipped bay leaves, and fresh apples. Cafe Leonelli offers Maritozzi Alla Nutella ($8.50), a soft brioche bun with vanilla cream and Nutella. Learn more.
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