Dining at Marriott Marquis Houston: where and when to eat on-site
Marriott Marquis Houston has six on-site dining outlets plus mobile A la Carte service. For quick coffee or grab-and-go breakfast start at Texas T early; Walker Street Kitchen serves breakfast/brunch and lunch; Xochi by Hugo Ortega is the main dinner/brunch spot and reservations are recommended.
In this guide
- Breakfast: quick grab-and-go or a sit-down morning
- Lunch: casual dining and poolside bites
- Dinner and upscale choices: Xochi and Cueva
- Rooftop dining and pool hours: when to eat by the water
- Bars and late-night options: Biggio’s and Cueva
- In-room, mobile and special-event dining
- Practical tips: reservations, kids and hours to remember
Breakfast: quick grab-and-go or a sit-down morning
If you need coffee and a pastry before heading out, Texas T opens earliest on property and focuses on coffee and grab-and-go items. Texas T’s posted hours are 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
For a fuller sit-down breakfast or a buffet option, Walker Street Kitchen serves breakfast and a weekend brunch-style service. Walker Street Kitchen’s typical hours are 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on weekends.
- Texas T: coffee, quick bites, 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (photo 103)
- Walker Street Kitchen: breakfast, brunch & lunch; Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Sat–Sun 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
| Venue | Typical Opening Times | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Texas T | 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Grab-and-go coffee, quick mornings |
| Walker Street Kitchen | 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. weekends) | Full breakfast, brunch, buffet |
| A la Carte: Mobile Dining | Hours vary (order via Marriott Bonvoy App) | In-room or on-the-go pickup/delivery |
Lunch: casual dining and poolside bites
Walker Street Kitchen covers lunch with farm-to-table Gulf Coast–influenced dishes and a casual dining atmosphere. It’s the main daytime sit-down option for guests who want a relaxed mid-day meal.
If you plan to be on the rooftop pool deck during the day, High Dive provides poolside bites and handcrafted cocktails; its hours run from late morning into evening and vary slightly on weekends.
- Walker Street Kitchen: lunch until about 2:00 p.m.; reservations via OpenTable are available for larger parties.
- High Dive (rooftop): serves handhelds and small bites beside the infinity pool and lazy river; good for poolside eating between 11:00 a.m. and early evening.
| Venue | Serves | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Street Kitchen | Breakfast & Lunch | Casual, family-friendly |
| High Dive | Handcrafted Cocktails & Bites | Rooftop/pool adjacency; hours vary Fri–Sun |
| A la Carte: Mobile Dining | All-day pickup/delivery | Order through Marriott Bonvoy App |
Dinner and upscale choices: Xochi and Cueva
Xochi by Hugo Ortega is the hotel’s upscale Mexican restaurant for dinner and Sunday brunch. Xochi’s posted restaurant hours include evening service Tue–Sat and a Sunday brunch service; reservations via SevenRooms or the restaurant phone are recommended.
For a quieter evening of wine and small plates, Cueva sits at lobby level as a tapas and wine bar with craft cocktails and a large wine selection. Cueva opens in the late afternoon and runs into the evening.
- Xochi by Hugo Ortega: dinner service Tue–Thu 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 4:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sunday brunch 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (reservations recommended). (photo 108)
- Cueva: tapas, wine and cocktails, typically 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; good for small plates and evening conversation.
| Venue | Typical Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Xochi by Hugo Ortega | Evening service; Sunday brunch 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Upscale dinner, Sunday brunch (reservations) |
| Cueva | 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Tapas, wine, cocktails |
Rooftop dining and pool hours: when to eat by the water
The Altitude Rooftop & Pool complex on the sixth floor includes an infinity pool, a Texas-shaped lazy river, cabanas and nearby High Dive for poolside food and drinks. The rooftop pool deck is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., weather permitting.
High Dive’s hours align with daytime and early-evening pool use, making it a convenient spot for a late lunch, afternoon cocktails or a post-swim dinner. Note that the whirlpool/hot tub on the rooftop is adults-only, while the infinity pool and lazy river are family-friendly for overnight guests.
- Altitude Rooftop & Pool hours: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily (weather permitting). (photo 0)
- High Dive (rooftop bar) hours: typically 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sun–Thu and extended hours Fri–Sun.
| Area | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Altitude Rooftop & Pool (Infinity Pool & Lazy River) | 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Family-friendly for overnight guests |
| Rooftop Whirlpool (hot tub) | Hours follow pool deck; adults-only area | 18+ only |
| High Dive | Late morning–evening (hours vary Fri–Sun) | Poolside bites & cocktails |
Bars and late-night options: Biggio’s and Cueva
Biggio’s is the hotel’s multi-level sports bar with large screens, an extensive beer list and American bar food; it’s open from late morning through midnight most nights and later on Friday–Saturday. Biggio’s works well for casual game-day meals and group dinners.
Cueva covers the lobby-level tapas and wine bar scene into the late evening for smaller plates and premium drinks. For late-night bar fare or watching a game with a group, Biggio’s typically stays open later on weekends.
- Biggio’s hours: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. Sun–Thu; 11:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. Fri–Sat.
- Cueva hours: 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; suited to wine and small-plate evenings.
| Bar | Hours | Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|
| Biggio’s | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. (later Fri–Sat) | Energetic, multi-level sports bar |
| Cueva | 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Tapas, wine-focused, lobby-level |
In-room, mobile and special-event dining
If you prefer to eat in your room, A la Carte: Mobile Dining lets you order American-style packaged meals via the Marriott Bonvoy App for pickup or delivery within the hotel. A $5 delivery fee may apply per the hotel listing; hours vary so check the app or concierge.
For meetings, weddings or private functions the hotel offers multiple event spaces and private dining options; Walker Street Kitchen and Xochi both have private dining capabilities, and the hotel’s events team can handle larger banquets.
- A la Carte: Mobile Dining orders placed through the Marriott Bonvoy App (pickup/delivery around the property).
- Walker Street Kitchen and Xochi offer private-dining options for groups and events; contact the hotel events team for details.
| Option | When to use | How to order/contact |
|---|---|---|
| A la Carte: Mobile Dining | Anytime during operating hours | Order via Marriott Bonvoy App |
| Private dining at Xochi or Walker Street Kitchen | For groups or events | Contact hotel events/restaurant directly |
Practical tips: reservations, kids and hours to remember
Reservations are recommended for Xochi by Hugo Ortega (SevenRooms or phone) and helpful for Walker Street Kitchen on busy weekend mornings. Other outlets generally accept walk-ins but hours can vary by season and event schedules.
Children of all ages are welcome at the property and in family-friendly outlets such as Walker Street Kitchen and Biggio’s; the rooftop whirlpool/hot tub is adults-only. The hotel’s address and front-desk contact are useful if you need assistance: 1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77010; BookResorts agents (24/7) +1 (888) 605-1350.
- Reserve Xochi in advance for dinner or Sunday brunch via SevenRooms or call +1 713-400-3330.
- Pool deck hours: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; whirlpool is adults-only (18+).
- For in-room delivery use the Marriott Bonvoy App for A la Carte orders.
| Thing to remember | Quick note |
|---|---|
| Dress codes | Xochi and Cueva recommend smart casual for evening service |
| Check-in age | Minimum age to check in is 21 (hotel policy) |
| Payment | Restaurants accept standard hotel payment methods; check with the venue for tabs or separate billing |
