The video above takes you on a ride through Cypress, TX — one of the largest suburbs northwest of Houston — with stops at the Towne Lake Boardwalk and a gig at 403 Eats food truck park up in Tomball. Cypress is an unincorporated community about 25 miles northwest of downtown Houston, and the area as we know it today really took shape in the 1990s when developers started building master-planned communities around man-made lakes. Neighborhoods like Bridgeland, Cypress Springs, Fairfield, and Marvida all follow that model, giving the area a family-oriented, higher-income feel with plenty of shopping and dining built in.
Towne Lake Boardwalk and Where to Eat
The Towne Lake Boardwalk is one of the go-to hangout spots in Cypress. It's a walkable shopping and dining area built along the lake, where you can stroll the boardwalk, watch folks out on boats, and pick from a solid lineup of restaurants. Some of the spots you'll find there include Sam's Boat, Union Kitchen, World of Beer, Torchy's Tacos, and Mod Pizza. The stop featured in the video is Ambriza, which serves modern takes on traditional Mexican food — a good pick if you're looking for something a little more interesting than the usual chain options.
Where Can You Find Live Music in Cypress, TX?
Cypress has a handful of solid spots for catching live music, and the scene leans pretty heavily toward country. Here are the main venues worth checking out:
- The Barn at Frio Grill — Walk through Frio Grill to the back and you'll find an unpretentious outdoor setup with lawn chairs and a stage. The Daniel Andrews Band was getting ready to play during the visit shown in the video.
- Creekwood Grill — A dinner-and-music spot with a big stage and tons of seating. The bar scene here gets interesting with good conversation flowing. Mark Ward was on stage playing popular country hits and taking requests.
- Cypress Trail Hideout — An outdoor venue with picnic tables, good food, and a lively atmosphere. Ty Larimore had a full-on rocking set going when the cameras rolled through.
If country music is your thing, you'll feel right at home at any of these places. They each have their own personality, but the common thread is that casual, outdoor Texas feel.
403 Eats in Tomball
Just up the road from Cypress, 403 Eats in Tomball is a food truck park with an open-air layout and a ring of food trucks serving everything from gourmet loaded fries to Maine lobster and crab. David Bridwell played a set here, and the crowd that turned out made for a great night. It's the kind of place where the food is varied enough that everyone in your group finds something, and the live music ties the whole evening together. If you're already out exploring the Cypress area, the short drive to Tomball for 403 Eats is easy and worth it.