Soccer Tejas
The grand finale of the Copa América 2024 has arrived, and its finalists are Argentina and Colombia.
The city of Houston witnessed the passion of soccer as it hosted three matches of the 2024 edition, including a match for Colombia and one for Argentina. Both fans filled the stadium and dyed the city with their colors.
It is no surprise that, for this great duel, many local restaurants are preparing to celebrate the match in a big way. We present several places where you can watch the game live with a lot of atmosphere.
Places for Argentina fans to watch the Copa America final in Houston
Patagonia Grill and Café
- Address: 8408 Katy Fwy Suite 220, Houston, TX 77024
- Telephone: (713) 468-8408
- Facebook: Patagonia Grill and Cafe
- Reservation required: Yes
Patagonia Grill and Cafe has been serving the Houston and Katy community for 10 years. It is the only Argentine fine dining restaurant in Houston.
For the final of the Copa America, people will be able to enjoy the match while enjoying an exclusive and elegant menu of Argentine meats, seafood, and exotic meats with a wide choice of fine wines. It is place that has always supported good football by broadcasting numerous tournaments.
“I support my community a lot, but outside of supporting my Argentinian community, whether it be helping Casa Argentina, the Consulate of Argentina, and everything cultural thing that has to do with Argentina, I also support other communities a lot. It is a business that is open to everyone,” said owner and chef Sebastián Abraham.
Abraham added that there is no minimum expense to be able to watch the game. If you only want to have a beer with an empanada, you can, but you will surely want more than one.
Little Patagonia
- Address: 5393 Westheimer Rd., Suite B, Houston, TX 77056
- Telephone: (832) 804-6905
- Facebook: Little Patagonia Empanadas & Cafe
- Reservations required: No, but it is recommended to call
- Match prediction: Argentina, but happy with whoever wins.
Little Patagonia is the sister company of Patagonia Grill & Cafe, it was created due to the popularity of Argentine empanadas.
At Little Patagonia located in Westheimer they offer more than 30 types of top quality homemade Argentine empanadas with organic and local ingredients. Along with delicious wines, beers, and coffee for whoever needs it. It is a relaxed place to be with the family.
They will have different delicious options, specials, and screens to enjoy the game at the same time.
“When we are talking about a passion for soccer and in this case, there is going to be such a spectacular match between Argentina and Colombia or Colombia and Argentina that other people of other nationalities feel the rage and people come to enjoy that,” Abraham said.
Parceros Night Club
- Address: 4329 Hwy 6 N a, Houston, TX 77084
- Telephone: (346) 513-0980
- Instagram: @parcerosnightclub
- Reservation required: Yes
- Match prediction: Colombia 2-1 Argentina
Parceros Night Club was born five years ago due to the need of the owners of a Colombian place to be able to dance, since the place they frequented was flooded by Hurricane Harvey.
It is a place that provides guest artists and specialized DJs in all genres to make all its guests dance while they enjoy their specialized drinks.
“We offer cocktails representative of the regions of Colombia and the most popular spirits in Colombia at a special price,” said DJ Juan Carlos El Caleño, who is one of those in charge of getting people dancing.
Among the specialties “El Cachaco”, “El Montañero”, “El Cafetero” and more.
They have a large screen where you can see the game from all angles and all the decorations so that those who come feel as if they were in Colombia.
“It is very gratifying when people come up to you at the end of the night and tell you “I felt like I was in my country,” commented Juna Carlos.
Here you can watch the game and that’s it or stay for the party that will surely follow.
Bamboleo VIP
- Address: 5555 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77084
- Telephone: (281) 210-7868
- Instagram: @bamboleohoustonvip
- Reservation required: Yes
- Match prediction: Colombia wins
Every Houston salsero knows Bamboleo VIP as they specialize in old and new salsa music, they also include some merengues and more to get the crowd going with years of experience.
For the Colombia game, they will have free entry, but you must reserve and drink specials. With several screens to follow the excitement of the game.
“For us at Bamboleo VIP, it is an Honor to be able to show the final of our Colombian National Team and that my Colombians who are so far away have the opportunity to live that joy and enjoy all that positive vibe that represents us Colombians,” said Edwin owner of Bamboleo VIP.
“Let’s go to Colombia if we can!”
The night is long, with good football and dancing, regardless of the result.
Made in Medellin
- Address: 20029 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77450
- Telephone: (346)251-5143
- Instagram: @Madeinmedellinkaty
- Reservations required: No, but it is recommended to call
- Address Made in Medellín Chicken: 4240 Hwy 6 N f, Houston, TX 77084
- Telephone: (832) 683-4786
- Instagram: @Madeinmedellinchicken
- Reservations required: No, but it is recommended to call
Made In Medellín has several branches that all provide a bit of Colombian flavor to the community of Houston and its surroundings.
It has already become customary every time the Colombian National Team and BetPlay League teams like Atlético Nacional play, a celebration is held in their towns.
So much so that, for the Colombian Copa América match in Houston, Carlos Valderrama, known as “El Pibe” visited the Katy headquarters, attracting thousands to be able to take a “selfie” and get an autograph with the famous Colombian star.
Many times, there will be live music and typical food specials like empanadas, Bandeja paisa, and Colombian hot dogs, just to name a few.
On this special occasion, they will make a mess in their locations with specialized drinks, and they will have giant screens with stellar sound suitable for matches.
As their motto says, “Travel to Colombia without leaving Houston.”
Fabian’s Latin Flavors
- Address: 301 Main Street, 1012 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002
- Telephone: (713) 227-0440
- Instagram: @Fabians_htx
- Reservation required: Yes
- Match prediction: Colombia 3- 1 Argentina
Since 2017, Fabian’s has been dedicated to offering an establishment with Latin American food and a place to dance in the downtown area of the city.
For the duel between Colombia vs Argentina, there are several specials available such as Colombian combos that include Aguardiente, typical Picada, beers along with more Colombian gastronomy options such as empanadas, chicharron – chuzos.
They will also have Live music: Local vallenato groups “Los classics del vallenato and Fiesta Vallenata – Live Salsa Group “Salsabor”
Colombian characters: Marimonda – Live Cumbia– Zanqueros Colombianos.
“It means great pride for us Colombians to be able to share the football festival with family and friends, in addition to our culture, joy and gastronomy,” said Gustavo Salazar, manager of Fabian’s.
Football, live shows, good food, what more could you ask for.
