Fodor's Expert Review Fire & Hops

Tucked inside a cozy house on busy Guadalupe Street, Fire & Hops turns out flavorful, local, seasonal, and affordable gastropub-style food while also offering a stellar list of craft beers from regional breweries such as Bosque, Bow & Arrow, La Cumbre, Marble, and Ex Novo. Fire & Hops also features an extensive wine and cider list, and reserves a tap for hard kombucha crafted by celebrated local producer HoneyMoon Brewery. Among the food choices, you can't go wrong with the Thai red curry, the Cubano sandwich with beer-brined pork, a generous bowl of expertly executed ramen, or the immensely popular small plates, the most popular of which is crispy fried Brussels sprouts. Be aware that there's no on-site parking except for a pair of handicap-accessible spaces (and a 16-slot bike rack), but it's not too hard to find a spot on the street in the vicinity (check the website for tips on where to park).