Restaurant1,168 ft
Taqueria El Dorado
11405 North Freeway, Houston
Walnut Creek
North Houston Neighborhood Guide
North Houston Living
Explore the Walnut Creek Neighborhood
Walnut Creek sits in North Houston near the Sam Houston Tollway and I-45, with Greenspoint shopping, dining, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport all close by. Here's what's nearby — and the places worth knowing.
About the Area
Living in North Houston
Walnut Creek is located in North Houston off Green Plaza Drive, with quick access to the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8) and I-45. Daily errands are simple, with shopping, dining, and grocery options just minutes away in the Greenspoint area.
The location is a commuter's convenience — Beltway 8 and I-45 put much of Houston within easy reach, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport is only a short drive north.
Around the Corner
Local Highlights
Walnut Creek
Restaurant
15 placesRestaurant0.3 mi
Lucky's Concessions LLC
11811 North Freeway Suite 500, Houston
Restaurant0.3 mi
Pappas Seafood House
11301 Interstate 45, Houston
Restaurant0.3 mi
NM Foods Houston
11301 Interstate 45, Houston
Restaurant0.3 mi
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
11301 Interstate 45, Houston
Restaurant0.4 mi
Ostioneria Michoacan
11402 North Freeway Service Road, Houston
Restaurant0.4 mi
Burger King
105 Aldine Bender Road, Houston
Restaurant0.4 mi
The Burger Den
11320 North Freeway, Houston
Restaurant0.4 mi
Denny's Restaurant
11320 North Freeway, Houston
Restaurant0.5 mi
El Muelle Seafood
11230 North Freeway, Houston
Restaurant0.5 mi
Nancy's deli
2 Northpoint Drive #105, Houston
Restaurant0.5 mi
Maldo's Steak & Ocean
11025 North Freeway, Houston
Restaurant0.5 mi
Taquería Jalisco (Food Truck)
12016 Airline Drive, Houston
Restaurant0.5 mi
Tacos Cecina
39 Aldine Bender Road Suite A, Houston
Restaurant0.5 mi
Taqueria La Veracruzana
11940 Airline Drive, Houston
Around the Neighborhood
Upcoming Events Nearby
A curated handful of local happenings near the community — concerts, markets, festivals, and family events worth knowing about.
Mon, Jun 29 · 10:30 AMSports & Fitness
Mobility Monday
BME Athletics· 6.4 mi
Verity Fitness aims to train the world! We empower individuals, communities, and organizations to strengthen their soul, mind, and body!
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Jun 29 – Jun 30Food & Drink
Houston Distillery Tour + 4 Spirit Tasting
William Price Distilling· 7.7 mi
Go behind the scenes inside Houston’s working distillery with a guided production tour and tasting flight featuring four in-house spirits.
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Tue, Jun 30 · 10:30 AMSports & Fitness
Tune Up Tuesdays
BME Athletics· 6.4 mi
Verity Fitness aims to train the world! We empower individuals, communities, and organizations to strengthen their soul, mind, and body!
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Jun 30 – Jul 1Sports & Fitness
Houston Trailblazers Youth Football Registration & Coaches Recruitment
11400 Misty Valley Dr· 5.5 mi
Join us in Houston for youth football sign-ups and coach spots—let's hit the field together!
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Wed, Jul 1 · 12:00 AMFood & Drink
Humble Trivia Night | Duke's
Duke's· 7.6 mi
Free live trivia every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at Duke's in Humble, TX! Play for free and win fun prizes! Join us for free live trivia every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at Duke's, located at 6303 FM 1960, Humble, TX 77338! Free to play, and top teams win fun prizes! Want an edge? to get 3 free trivia clues before the game: https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/trivia-clues Find more weekly trivia nights here: https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/trivia-night-locations #HumbleTrivia #HumbleEvent
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Thu, Jul 2 · 12:00 AMFood & Drink
Free-TO-Play Big Prize Bingo + Steak Night
William Price Distilling· 7.7 mi
Join us every Wednesday night at William Price Distilling for Steak Night + Free-TO-Play Big Prize Bingo inside Houston’s working distillery
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Jul 2 – Jul 3Wellness
After Hour Asana Yoga Class
Melanated Magic· 1.6 mi
Unwind and release your work day stress with our After Hour Asana Yoga Class, where relaxation meets rejuvenation for a magical experience.
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Fri, Jul 3 · 1:30 AMArts
Datway Poetry: Open Mic
5204 Yale St· 6.3 mi
Datway Poetry is an Open Mic for all artist‼️Every Thursday ‼️at Taste Budzzz. The last Thursday of the month is Ladies Night!
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Sat, Jul 4 · 6:00 PMArts
Beyond The Canvas
515 N Sam Houston Pkwy E 555 c· 1.6 mi
Dive into creativity and explore art like never before at Beyond The Canvas—let’s get inspired together!
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Jul 4 – Jul 5Food & Drink
Brunch & Paint
Blue Prolific Studios· 5.8 mi
Enjoy a fun vibrant brunch while unleashing your creativity at our paint experience. Sip, socialize, and create your own masterpiece
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Jul 5 – Jul 6Community
Sip & Paint
6920 FM 1960 W· 7.3 mi
Unleash your inner artist while sipping your favorite drink at this fun, laid-back Sip & Paint night!
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Mon, Jul 6 · 1:00 AMArts
Movie Tavern @ The Que Spot
11470 Veterans Memorial Dr· 3.2 mi
Open Air Movie Nights, Food, Snacks & Byob vibes under the stars Drink set-ups available! #TheQSpot
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