Houston born • food obsessed • stories, videos & recipes from Marcos and Melvin
About Houston Food Fanatics

TWO BROTHERS.
ONE FOOD OBSESSION.

Texas barbecue platter with smoked brisket, sausage, ribs and pickles

Born and raised in Houston, Marcos and Melvin Maya explore restaurants, recipes and food finds around the city and beyond.

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MARCOS

Marcos brings the more adventurous palate to Houston Food Fanatics. He enjoys exploring diverse cuisines and dining experiences, while family time, cooking, camping, theme parks and gaming are a major part of life away from the camera.

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MELVIN

Melvin is the more selective eater of the pair and brings a longtime photography and content-creation background to the project. His sweet tooth also means dessert rarely gets skipped.

The Houston Food Fanatics story

HOUSTON BORN.
ALWAYS HUNGRY.

Growing up surrounded by Houston’s vibrant food scene, the brothers have shared countless meals, but the city’s variety means there is always something new to discover. Houston Food Fanatics follows those culinary adventures with honest, different perspectives from two people who do not always order the same thing or agree on every bite.

Whether you follow along here or on social media, the goal is simple: keep discovering interesting food, share the experience, and help other food fans decide what should be on their own list next.

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