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Mar 07, 2023

Katy's 10 best kid

We asked readers to chime in on their favorite kid-friendly restaurants in Katy.

We asked readers to chime in on their favorite kid-friendly restaurants in Katy. The results are in, and these are the top 10 best restaurants if you’re dining out with kids, according to Katy readers.

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Chuckwagon BBQ & Burgers

Chuckwagon BBQ & Burgers is known for its meat-hearty menu, but the restaurants also offers a carefully curated kids' menu for young palates. "My kids love the creative munchie meals with hot Cheetos," one reader writes.

The wagon seating at Chuckwagon is especially fun for kids. "Kids love to sit in the Western style wagon booth while enjoying their meal. It's like a personal bubble in public," another reader says. "They also have a 400 game arcade cocktail table that's on free play."

Hat Creek Burger

An onsite playscape makes Hat Creek Burger a hit with youngsters, and a menu loaded with burgers, fries and shakes makes it even more appealing to kids.

Jimmy Changas

Tex-Mex restaurant Jimmy Changas welcomes kids with an onsite playground. Parents can sip signature margaritas in peace while kids run and play a few feet away. To make things even sweeter for kids, Jimmy Changas offers unlimited soft-serve ice cream.

Gringo's Tex-Mex

Gringo's Tex-Mex, part of the Jimmy Changas restaurant chain, also offers free self-serve soft-serve ice cream. Gringo's doesn't have a play place, but it does have televisions at every vantage point — perfect for younger diners who aren't interested in grown-up conversation.

El Jarrito

A kid-pleasing menu and laid back environment make El Jarrito a great spot for dining with children.

Fat Boys Pizza

Pizza, the perennial kid-favored meal, takes center stage at Fat Boys Pizza. The casual dining spot also has televisions on almost every wall so kids can watch their favorite sports games. The restaurant is currently located in Richmond, but a Katy location will be opening this summer.

No Label Brewing Co. is nestled in between the abandoned rice dryers in downtown Katy.

While technically not a restaurant, No Label Brewing Co. offers a playground for kids and has food trucks onsite, making it a great spot to grab a bite with children. As one reader summarized, "They have a playground — they also have beer."

Willy Burger

Kid-friendly chow like craft burgers, shakes and funnel cakes top the menu items at Willy Burger. The fast-casual, counter service eatery is the perfect spot for grabbing a quick bite with lively kiddos.

Lupe Tortilla

Lupe Tortilla allows parents to take a break from their kids — while not actually leaving them — with a full outdoor play area and patio. Peacefully munch on Tex-Mex or sip a margarita while the kids burn off energy nearby. The restaurant also offers breakfast, with kid-pleasing items like pancakes.

El Rey Taqueria

Cuban and Mexican food restaurant El Rey Taqueria offers fast-casual meals in a relaxed setting. A large outdoor patio also allows families to congregate without having to worry about keeping the little ones quiet.

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