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SUMMARY:First Friday Meet & Eat at La Mex ๐ฎ๐ค
DESCRIPTION:๐ฎ V MONOS! IT'S TIME TO MEET & EAT!\n๐
Friday\, October 2\, 2026 | ๐ 12:00 - 1:30 PM\n๐ La Mex | 1223 W. 34th St.\, Suite A-100\, Houston TX\, 77018\n\nOctober's First Friday Meet & Eat is bringing the heat and we wouldn't have it any other way! ๐ถ๏ธWe're heading to the Stomping Grounds on 34th St to join Chamber Member La Mex for a lunch hour you won't forget. The fast-casual sister restaurant to Houston's iconic La Mexicana in Montrose\, La Mex has been carrying on over four decades of family tradition and every bite shows it. We're talking barbacoa tacos\, street tacos\, chile con queso\, fajitas\, enchiladas\, and breakfast served all day long. Yes\, all day. You're welcome. ๐Whether you're a Heights regular or visiting for the first time\, La Mex is the kind of neighborhood spot that instantly feels like home. Come for the food\, stay for the conversation!\nRegistration closes at noon on Thursday\, October 1.\n \nHERE'S HOW IT WORKS...โ
Each attendee covers their own meal. โ
Seating is first-come\, first-served together. โ
Registration is requested this helps us give the restaurant an accurate headcount so they can prepare.โ
Some venues may add service charges or gratuity for larger groups.\nWHY ATTEND? \n\nโ
Build new connections over great food.\nโ
Show love to a Chamber member restaurant rooted in Houston tradition.\nโ
Discover your new favorite lunch spot in the Heights!\nWHAT TO BRING...Business cards (not required!)AppetiteA friend or colleague! (the more the merrier!)\n\n๐
ฟ๏ธ Parking\nParking is available in the Stomping Grounds lot on site. Street parking is also available on W 34th St and surrounding side streets.\n๐ Register Today to save your spot!\nRegistration closes at noon on Thursday\, October 1.\n๐ THIS MONTH'S HOST: La Mex\n\nLa Mex is the fast-casual sister restaurant to the original La Mexicana in Montrose one of Houston's most cherished neighborhood institutions with over 40 years of family recipes and tradition. Open seven days a week starting at 7 AM\, La Mex serves breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner all day long\, offering the same warmth and flavor that has made La Mexicana a Houston staple for generations. A familiar spot for many\, and a welcoming place for all.๐ Learn more at la-mex.com\n๐ SPONSOR A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT\nInterested in sponsoring an upcoming First Friday Meet & Eat? Sponsorships offer visibility\, recognition\, and connection one of the Chamber's most highly engaged audiences.๐ฉ Contact us at 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsorship Interest Form. \n๐ฝ๏ธ HOST A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT IN 2027! Are you a Chamber Member restaurant? Showcase your cuisine to our community and host an upcoming Meet & Eat!๐ Complete the Host Request Form or contact us at 832-510-3002 to learn more.\nBy registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event\, you agree to the Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.
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๐ฎ \;¡\;VÁ\;MONOS! IT'\;S TIME TO MEET &\; EAT!
๐
\;Friday\, October 2\, 2026 \;| \;๐ \;12:00 - 1:30 PM
๐ La Mex | 1223 W. 34th St.\, Suite A-100\, Houston TX\, 77018
October'\;s First Friday Meet &\; Eat is bringing the heat &mdash\; and we wouldn'\;t have it any other way! ๐ถ๏ธ
We'\;re heading to the Stomping Grounds on 34th St to join Chamber Member La Mex for a lunch hour you won'\;t forget. The fast-casual sister restaurant to Houston'\;s iconic La Mexicana in Montrose\, La Mex has been carrying on over four decades of family tradition &mdash\; and every bite shows it. We'\;re talking barbacoa tacos\, street tacos\, chile con queso\, fajitas\, enchiladas\, and breakfast served all day long. Yes\, all day. You'\;re welcome. ๐
Whether you'\;re a Heights regular or visiting for the first time\, La Mex is the kind of neighborhood spot that instantly feels like home. Come for the food\, stay for the conversation!
Registration closes at noon on Thursday\, October 1.
HERE'\;S HOW IT WORKS...
โ
Each attendee covers their own meal. \;
โ
\;Seating is first-come\, first-served together. \;
โ
\;Registration is requested &mdash\; this helps us give the restaurant an accurate headcount so they can prepare.
โ
\;Some venues may add service charges or gratuity for larger groups.
WHY ATTEND? \;
โ
Build new connections over great food.
โ
Show love to a Chamber member restaurant rooted in Houston tradition.
โ
Discover your new favorite lunch spot in the Heights!
WHAT TO BRING...
- Business cards (not required!)
- Appetite
- A friend or colleague! (the more the merrier!)
๐
ฟ๏ธ Parking
Parking is available in the Stomping Grounds lot on site. Street parking is also available on W 34th St and surrounding side streets.
๐ \;Register Today \;to save your spot!
Registration closes at noon on Thursday\, October 1.
๐ THIS MONTH'\;S HOST: La Mex
La Mex is the fast-casual sister restaurant to the original La Mexicana in Montrose &mdash\; one of Houston'\;s most cherished neighborhood institutions with over 40 years of family recipes and tradition. Open seven days a week starting at 7 AM\, La Mex serves breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner all day long\, offering the same warmth and flavor that has made La Mexicana a Houston staple for generations. A familiar spot for many\, and a welcoming place for all.
๐ Learn more at \;la-mex.com
๐ SPONSOR A FIRST FRIDAY MEET &\; EAT
Interested in sponsoring an upcoming First Friday Meet &\; Eat? Sponsorships offer visibility\, recognition\, and connection one of the Chamber'\;s most highly engaged audiences.
๐ฉ Contact us at 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsorship Interest Form.
\; \; \; \; \; 
๐ฝ๏ธ \;HOST A FIRST FRIDAY MEET &\; EAT IN 2027! \;
Are you a Chamber Member restaurant? Showcase your cuisine to our community and host an upcoming Meet &\; Eat!
๐ Complete the \;Host Request Form \;or contact us at 832-510-3002 to learn more.
By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event\, you agree \;to the \;Chamber'\;s Terms of Use &\; Policies.