Your Visit to Katy TX

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Hi friend, I wanted to share a few suggestions with you incase you are visiting soon and are not sure where to start. I include some of my favorite restaurants, attractions, model homes to visit and even open houses! I hope you find this list helpful during your stay.

Restaurants

Texas Tradition: Southern style, laid back restaurant with classic comfort foods
Antonia’s: Traditional Italian cuisine with an extensive menu & wine list
Ferso’s: Delicious Mexican food served in a hip restaurant located inside Katy Mills Mall
The Oaks: Very trendy restaurant serving classic American dishes with creative twists
Kokai Sushi & Lounge: Modern Japanese restaurant with an extensive sushi menu

Food Trucks

El Kourmet – Venezuelan cuisine with a large menu including empanadas, arepas, burgers & hotdogs, pepitos, salads and much more. They serve coffee and desserts too! https://www.elkourmet.com/

The Traveling Carrot – Completely vegan food truck for healthy yet tasty meals & snacks. They also serve some great vegan desserts & smoothies! https://www.thetravelingcarrot.com/

Tacolores Food Truck – Food truck that mainly serves tacos, quesadillas, and tamales. The chef is well loved by the community and if you like their Facebook page you can get one free taco! https://www.facebook.com/TacoloresTX/

Taste of Mediterranean – Mediterranean food with well sized portions for a great price. They serve classics like shawarma, gyros, kabab, among many other things. There’s a lot of vegetarian options here! https://www.yelp.com/biz/taste-of-mediterranean-katy

Taqueria Cabañita – Amazing Mexican food truck with a variety of choices like tacos, enchiladas, burritos, gorditas, flautas, tortas, and more. You can also get menudo & pazole! https://www.taqueriacabanita.com/#/

Big N’s BBQ & Crawfish – Cajun food & barbecue, with a focus on sea food. They’ve got classics like burgers & hotdogs, but they’ve also got some more creative items like boudin egg rolls & fried alligator balls! https://www.facebook.com/BigNsBBQandCrawfish/

Veneasia – Classic Chinese take-out style food. Their fried rice is a must try! https://www.restaurantji.com/tx/katy/veneasia-/

Sabor Venezolano Abasto & Food Truck – Venezuelan food with over thirty different types of arepas, including vegetarian options. Be sure to try their cachapas and tequeños while you’re there! https://sabor-venezolano.square.site/?location=11eb02919876aa02b101ac1f6bbbcc9c

Daddy Duncan’s BBQ https://www.daddyduncansbbq.com/ – Classic barbecue where you can get a to-go box full of food. The Soul Food box, bbq street corn, and Big Daddy Frito pie are great choices!

Places To Experience

– Alamo Draft House: Dinner & a movie is always a great idea, and here you can enjoy both at the same time. Instead of just popcorn & candy, there’s a menu full of delicious dishes & even creative cocktails. They show new movies, and even have classic film showings!

– La Centerra: This is a huge, beautiful outdoor hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The environment is very family friendly and there’s even a large green space for kids to run around on and families to relax. There’s frequent fun events held here as well!– Katy Heritage Museum: Learn a little more about Katy’s interesting history at this local museum full of artifacts dating back to the early 1800’s. They’ve got vintage farming equipment & other antiques, plus tons of photos showing what life was like here in Katy during Pioneer times!– Tilt Studio: There’s fun for all ages at this indoor gaming zone. They have laser tag, black light golf, mini bowling lanes, and tons of arcade style games where you can get tickets & prizes. You can also get food & drinks here, and it’s home to the classic tilt-a-whirl ride!

– Andretti: For a thrill seeking adventure, head here for state of the art indoor go-kart racing on some of the coolest tracks around. There’s plenty of other attractions like laser tag, virtual reality, and arcade games as well, plus a menu full of yummy food & drinks!

Things To Do Blog post link.

Katy Market Day  Katy, TX On the 3rd Saturday of every month, Historic Downtown Katy hosts a market with around 200 vendors. They sell things like fresh produce, farm raised meats & eggs, local art & antiques, fresh baked goods, local honey, clothes, natural beauty products, and more. There’s an array of food trucks & entertainment on site too! https://www.facebook.com/katymarketday/

Neighborhoods to Check Out

Open House Link - https://www.har.com/s/F9b8D3BF6814572

Cane Island ** Price Range: 400,000 – 1,350,000
Lot Size: 0 – 1 acres
State of the art event center with a cafe, multiple pools & splash pad, fitness center, a multi level hang out, and trails along the neighborhood lake
Homes for sale.

Canyon Lakes at Cardiff Ranch Price Range: 300,000 – 600,000
Lot Size: Average of 9,000 square feet
Built around a 13 acre lake offering amazing views
Homes for sale.

Cinco Ranch ** Price Range: 250,000 – 850,000
Lot Size: 6,000 – 14,000 square feet
Multiple neighborhood pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, a golf course, and miles of trails
Homes for sale.

Elyson ** Price Range: 280,000 – 800,000
Lot Size: 6,000 – 12,000 square feet
Full service cafe, fitness center, resort style pool, playgrounds, a game room, and miles of trails
Homes for sale.

Firethorne ** Price Range: 300,000 – 850,000
Lot Size: 6,000 – 24,000 square feet
Multiple pools & playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, and a fitness center Homes for sale.

Grand Lakes ** Price Range: 310,000 – 750,000
Lot Size: 6,000 – 17,000 square feet
4 pools, a splash pad & spray park, stocked lakes, a dog park, many trails, playgrounds, and a putting green
Homes for sale.

Katy Lakes ** Price Range: 500,000 – 1,000,000
Lot Size: 0 – 2 acres
Neighborhood lakes, resort style pool, club house, and walking trails
Homes for sale.

Kelliwood Greens & Kelliwood ** Price Range: 475,000 – 1,150,000
Lot Size: 9,000 – 20,000 square feet
Neighborhood pool, miles of trails, tennis courts, and an equestrian center
Homes for sale.

Lakes of Katy Price Range: 500,000 – 2,000,000
Lot Size: 1 – 5+ acres
Large variety of homes & prices, private lakes with beautiful views, many lots for new builds
Homes for sale.

Lilac Bend Price Range: 370,000 – 500,000
Square Feet: 2,000 – 4,000
New builds, community fitness center and pool
Homes for sale.

Woodcreek Reserve ** Price Range: 600,000 – 1,200,000
Lot Size: Average of 11,600 square feet
Nature preserve with stocked fishing lake, many nature trails, a green belt, and 100 acre park. Community pool, playground, tennis court, basketball court, and putting green.
Homes for sale.

Marshall Oaks Price Range: 480,000 – 600,000
Lot Size: Average of 9,500 square feet
Gated community with its own lake and piers to enjoy the view
Homes for sale.

Tamarron Price Range: 250,000 – 600,000
Lot Size: 6,000 – 15,000 square feet
Lap pool & resort style pool with slides & a splash pad, and a very large playground
Homes for sale.

Trails of Katy Price Range: 390,000 – 800,000
Lot Size: 7,000 – 23,000 square feet
Resort style pool, tennis courts, and multiple trails
Homes for sale.

Grayson Lakes Price Range: 400,000 – 825,000
Lot Size: Average of 11,000 square feet
30 acres of lakes, community pool & playground, tennis courts, and many trails Homes for sale.

Seven Meadows and Avalon at Seven Meadows Price Range: 270,000 – 860,000
Lot Size: 6,000 – 20,000 square feet
Community golf course, a beach entry pool & lap pool, splash pad, tennis courts, and a fitness center
Homes for sale.

Remington Trails Price Range: 600,000 – 1,350,000
Lot Size: 0 – 10+ acres
Horse trails, lakes for fishing, and live stock is allowed
Homes for sale.

Pine Mill Ranch Price Range: 325,000 – 715,000
Lot Size: 5,000 – 11,000 square feet
4 nearby schools Pool with waterslides, 2 spray parks, multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, scenic trails, and a catch and release fishing pond
Homes for sale.

Nottingham Country Price Range: 250,000 – 900,000
Lot Size: 7,000 – 12,000 square feet
Large variety of home styles & prices
Homes for sale.

Falcon Point Price Range: 260,000 – 620,000
Lot Size: 6,000 – 14,000 square feet
Neighborhood clubhouse, pool with a slide, and tennis courts
Homes for sale.

The Reserve at Katy Price Range: 400,000 – 720,000
Lot Size: Average of 12,000 square feet
4 acre recreation center with resort style pool, splash pad, and greenery. Playground and many trails as well.
Homes for sale.

Avalon at Spring Green Price Range: 680,000 – 1,180,000
Lot Size: Average of 12,700 square feet
Gated community with lakes that feature water fountains, scenic trails, and a putting green
Homes for sale.

Cinco at Willow Fork Price Range: 500,000 – 700,000
Lot Size: 9,000 – 16,000 square feet
Access to Willow Fork Park & Willow Fork Country Club
Homes for sale.

Falls at Green Meadows Price Range: 430,000 – 600,000
Square feet: Average of 3,000
4 lakes, neighborhood pool & playground, and plenty of trails
Homes for sale.

Monterrey at Willowbend Price Range: 380,000 – 700,000
Lot Size: Average of 11,600 square feet
Neighborhood lakes and recreation center
Homes for sale.

Young Ranch Price Range: 375,000 – 600,000
Square Feet: Average of 3,200
Resort style pool with lap lane area, large splash pad, a playground, fitness center, amenity lakes, and walking trails
Homes for sale.

Wyndehaven Lake Estates Price Range: 440,000 – 650,000
Lot Size: Average of 10,200 square feet
Gated community with pool, fitness center, and tennis courts. Private lake with amazing views.
Homes for sale.

Silver Ranch Price Range: 290,000 – 665,000
Lot Size: 5,000 – 12,000 square feet
Community pool & splash pad, playground, tennis courts, and trails
Homes for sale.

The Seven Best Bang For Your Buck Neighborhoods Link to blog post.

Cane Island Open Houses - LINK

Cinco Ranch Open Houses - LINK

Elyson Open Houses - LINK

Firethorne Open Houses - LINK

Grand Lakes Open Houses - LINK

Katy Lakes Open Houses - LINK

Kelliwood Greens & Kelliwood Open Houses - LINK

Woodcreek Reserve Open Houses - LINK

Tamarron Open Houses - LINK

The 12 Most Popular New Construction Neighborhoods in the Katy, Texas Area

  1. Cross Creek Ranch  New Homes For Sale
  2. Aliana  New Homes For Sale
  3. Tamarron  New Homes For Sale
  4. Cane Island  New Homes For Sale
  5. Jordan Ranch  New Homes For Sale
  6. Creekside Ranch  New Homes For Sale
  7. Young Ranch  New Homes For Sale
  8. Lakes of Bella Terra  New Homes For Sale
  9. Talavera  New Homes For Sale
  10. Grand Mission & Grand Mission Estates  New Homes For Sale
  11. Lakeview Retreat  New Homes For Sale
  12. Ventana Lakes  New Homes For Sale

Open House Link - https://www.har.com/s/F9b8D3BF6814572 Please save my phone number to your phone, and I hope you have a lovely visit! Jo. download_our_local_maps We are so happy you found our little corner of the interwebs. We look forward to yall reaching out to us. We love to answer questions and welcome them. Recently we created some local maps, and you can download those by clicking the image/link above. Below, you will find an index of some very helpful information to assist you in learning more about the Houston suburbs. If you are relocating to our neck of the woods, we hope you reach out to us, because we would love to help you by being your local realtor and friend. Hugs, Jo. Thoughtfully written for you by Jordan and the Jo & Co. Team.   here

We are Waiting for You

If you are looking to relocate to the Houston Area, we would love to meet you, and hear your story. Below you will find all of my contact information, as well as some homes for sale in the area. We truly look forward to hearing from you! P.S. Dont forget to check out our YouTube Channel! width=1296

If you are overwhelmed..

Now if you are feeling overwhelmed on where you should plant your roots, I would love to talk to you. You can schedule a call with me by click this link: https://byjoandco.com/call or just send us an email: jordan@byjoandco.com. There are some amazing communities all over the Houston suburbs. In this post, https://search.byjoandco.com/blog/best-neighborhoods-in-houston/, I deep dive into all the different suburbs/neighborhoods that you might want to consider, and why. There are many resources here, so please reach out if you are curious what to look at next! Thank you for trusting us. width=1545

Links to check out..

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 Safest Neighborhoods in Houston :: https://byjoandco.com/safesthouston
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 Houston Texas Where to Live :: https://byjoandco.com/houstontexaswheretolive
 First Time Texas Home Buyer :: https://byjoandco.com/firsttimetexasbuyer

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• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://byjoandco.com/youtube.find

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