Megha McSwain

Texas Managing Editor

Megha McSwain is the Texas Editor for DiningOut Magazine, managing editorial content for Houston and Dallas. Megha was born in Mumbai, India, and currently resides in Houston. She has a passion for reporting on food, restaurants, chefs, and travel, and has contributed to outlets like Food Network, Eater, InsideHook, Resy, Texas Monthly, and Texas Highways throughout her career. As a trusted member of the local media, Megha also appears as a regular guest on local lifestyle television shows, Great Day Houston on KHOU11, and Texas Today on NBC5.

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July 13, 2026

Duro Hospitality Opens Scilla This Friday, Bringing a New Coastal Italian Restaurant to Dallas’ Preston Center

The award-winning hospitality group debuts its latest concept July 17 with fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and all-day aperitivo culture

By Megha McSwain

July 10, 2026

DiningOut Readers Pick Houston’s Best Mexican Restaurants

DiningOut Houston readers weighed in on the city’s best Mexican restaurants—and the results sparked plenty of debate

By Megha McSwain

July 10, 2026

Neighborhood Sushi Opens in Dallas, Bringing Austin’s Beloved Japanese Restaurant to Highland Park

The Austin favorite debuts its first Dallas location at the Shops of Highland Park with seasonal sushi, an expanded yakitori program, and one of the city’s most memorable desserts

By Megha McSwain

July 9, 2026

DiningOut Readers Pick the Best Burger and Fries Spots in Dallas

DiningOut Dallas readers shared their go-to burger and fries spots, with one classic drive-in emerging as the clear favorite

By Megha McSwain

July 8, 2026

Fielding’s Brings Back 25-Cent Martinis Across All Houston-Area Locations This Summer

After drawing crowds last summer, the wildly popular martini deal returns—this time at all three Houston-area Fielding’s restaurants.

By Megha McSwain

July 8, 2026

Houston’s Hand Roll Boom Continues as KOYO Opens in the Heights

The Webster-born sushi concept opens its second Houston location this month, bringing its made-to-order hand rolls to one of the city’s hottest dining neighborhoods

By Megha McSwain

July 8, 2026

Dock Local Sets July 16 Opening Date for New Dallas Farmers Market Location

The growing seafood concept will debut its fourth DFW location with lobster rolls, a raw bar, chef’s specials, and coastal cocktails

By Megha McSwain

July 7, 2026

Best Tapas Restaurants in Houston: Where to Find Patatas Bravas, Croquetas & Jamón Ibérico

Eat, drink wine, and stay for flamenco night

By Megha McSwain

July 6, 2026

Houston’s 18 Best Seafood Restaurants, From Oyster Bars to Fine Dining

From casual family-owned joints to sceney hangouts, Houston is rich in its abundance of seafood-focused destinations

By Megha McSwain

July 1, 2026

Chef Claire Smith Opens chrôma at The Menil Collection With All-Day Dining in Montrose

The former Canopy and Alice Blue chef takes over the former Bistro Menil space with breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and weekend brunch

By Megha McSwain

Latest Articles By Megha McSwain

Duro Hospitality Opens Scilla This Friday, Bringing a New Coastal Italian Restaurant to Dallas’ Preston Center

DiningOut Readers Pick Houston’s Best Mexican Restaurants

Neighborhood Sushi Opens in Dallas, Bringing Austin’s Beloved Japanese Restaurant to Highland Park

DiningOut Readers Pick the Best Burger and Fries Spots in Dallas

Fielding’s Brings Back 25-Cent Martinis Across All Houston-Area Locations This Summer

Houston’s Hand Roll Boom Continues as KOYO Opens in the Heights

Dock Local Sets July 16 Opening Date for New Dallas Farmers Market Location

Best Tapas Restaurants in Houston: Where to Find Patatas Bravas, Croquetas & Jamón Ibérico

Houston’s 18 Best Seafood Restaurants, From Oyster Bars to Fine Dining

Chef Claire Smith Opens chrôma at The Menil Collection With All-Day Dining in Montrose

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