The Thresher's Guide to the Metro Rail
Bombay Pizza
$$$
Indian pizza might sound like a contra- diction, but Bombay Pizza offers some delicious topping combinations served on Naan bread.
3.8
McDonalds
$
If you really want a Big Mac and possess a lion's courage, perhaps the infamous McDonalds by the Greyhound bus station is for you. Prepare to be panhandled, stared at, and made extremely uncomfortable.
2.5
Hubcap Grill
$$
This burger place always has a wait and is only open for lunch, but its burgers are the second best in the city. Try the Philly Cheese Steak burger.
3.9
Breakfast Klub
$$
This is not just the best place for breakfast off the light rail, but in all of Houston as well. Their signature Chicken and Waffles or Catfish and Grits are a must. Regulars know that French Toast can be substituted for waf- fles when desired.
4.0
Reef
$$$$$$
One of the nicest restaurants in Houston, Reef serves amazing seafood. However, the price makes it a serious investment for a college stu- dent's budget. It is a good choice to celebrate something special or take a date you wish to impress. However, we all know that Rice students won't have dates to impress.
4.00
Tacos A go-go
$
This is the best Mexican food off the light rail. Its breakfast and desert tacos are the best.
3.6
Les Givrals
$
The Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches are delicious, filling and less than three dollars. Easily the best deal in all of Houston.
4.00
Bodegas Taco Shop
$$
Boring Mexican food that is more expensive and less convenient than Chipotle's.
3.0
Fiesta
$'s depend on grocery needs
Commonly known as Sketchi- esta, this supermarket is a con- venient stop off the light rail but not somewhere you would want to be alone after dark.
3.0
Chipotle:
$-$$
Zero switchblades Long known as the last resort for students when they can't stomach the servery, this burrito chain offers fast, reliable and gen- erally unremarkable food.
3.0
Legend:
- One $ for every five dollars per person (approximate) - A zero to five scale of to measure sketchiness. - Zero means completely comfortable, three means bring a friend and five means bring a friend who can bench over 200 lbs.
- The GPA grade denotes quality without regard to price.
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