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The Perfect Gift for Every Food Lover

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply want to share a taste of Houston's finest New American cuisine, Backstreet offers a variety of ways to give the gift of great food. Located in the heart of River Oaks near the River Oaks Shopping Center and Levy Park, our flagship location is part of the renowned HTown Restaurant Group. Our gift cards and cookbooks are the ultimate way to experience the culinary artistry that has made us a local staple for decades.

H Town Restaurant Group Gift Cards

H Town Restaurant Group gift cards are an excellent gift for any occasion. Gift cards are valid at Backstreet, Hugo's, Caracol, Xochi, URBE, and Zaranda. Choose a physical card mailed to the provided address or a virtual card emailed directly to the recipient.

Please note that gift card purchases are processed through a secure SWIPEit ordering page. Guests using an international credit card may contact our online gift card processor at 508 452 7600 for assistance.

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Great Gifts!

Hugo Ortega's Street Food of Mexico

$34.95 + tax & shipping

From the tacos and masa-based treats of the central highlands to the cocteles and ceviches of the coast, each region has its specialties, and each dish conveys both deeply satisfying taste and a delicious feeling of place. In his warm way, Hugo shares the stories behind the dishes and provides recipes and instructions to make them accessible to cooks everywhere.

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Buy Both Books Together and Save!

$65.00

Buy Both Books Together and Save! $65 plus tax and shipping

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Backstreet Kitchen

$34.95 plus tax and shipping

Seasonal Recipes from Our Neighborhood Cafe features more than 120 recipes from the restaurant's kitchen and bar, translated for the home kitchen and presented with inspiring photographs and personal stories.

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Hot Chocolate Gift Box Set

$65 + tax and shipping

Our gift box sets make the perfect gift for foodie friends and family! Each box set is packed with a personalized copy of "Hugo Ortega's Street Food of Mexico", a 9-oz tablet of our house-made Mexican chocolate, a molinillo for frothing the perfect cup of Mexican hot chocolate, and two Hugo's mugs to serve it in!

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Hugo's Hot Chocolate Tablet

$8.00 +tax and shipping

Our signature Mexican chocolate tablets made completely in-house! Great for enjoying our amazing Mexican Hot Chocolate at home (makes 8 cups)

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