Lei Low
Houston, Texas, United States
Lei Low opened in Houston's Heights neighborhood in late February 2014. The force behind Lei Low is husband-and-wife tikiphile team Russell and Elizabeth Thoede.
Lei Low serves drinks inspired by the historic tropical standards, but in their own modern style. Although Lei Low doesn't typically serve food, they do have occasional luau events.
A brightly colored mural of a tropical scene adorns the front entrance. Inside, the centerpiece of the space is a dramatic thatched A-frame structure behind the bar, which holds a collection of tiki mugs. There are a couple of vintage Witco pieces, and a few colored floats hang from the ceiling. There is seating in green booths, or on stools along the large bar. Tiki posts are found between booths and behind the bar. A grand peacock chair is near the entrance. Along most of the walls, the decoration comes in the form of framed art hung on framed pieces of lauhala matting.
Details
- Type
- Bar
- Phone
- +1 713-380-2968
- Address
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Closed?
- No
- Links
Gallery
17 Tiki Mugs
19 Visits
Cape FM – 15 Nov 2021
Met up with a Tiki fan that I originally met at the Mai Kai. I thought Lei Low had an awesome vibe - I could hang out there all the time, I wish it was closer.
The first drink I had was good, but didn't take any special note of it. The second drink I had (pictured) was really bad and I couldn't finish it.
Overall, it was a great vibe and the decor was awesome. I would love to go back and try more of their drinks. I'm guessing the bad one I had was an outlier.
AuroraBorealis – 5 Oct 2024
In Houston for the Bills game. Zombie, Painkiller, yellow bird (toned down Banana for Michael) and a ‘moonlighter’
Awesome day!
Cactus32 – 18 Mar 2025
Cool bar - not drinking so had a mocktail. VF Tour
Sukielau – 10 Dec 2025
In a sketchy building next to a corner store with bars on the window. Made the transport to a tropical portal even cooler. Met cool kid at the bar and talked about music. Nice locals and bar staff. Bought a mug and went back to my hotel with a nice buzz. Kind of a long Uber ride from downtown.
Textiki – 2 May 2026
TikiJosh – Date: Unknown
BrokenBoatAnchor – Date: Unknown
My home tiki bar, there frequently. Love this place, tiki dive bar, great drinks at fantastic prices.
DJ Danger – 30 Apr 2026
Jason Young – 12 Apr 2026
tikiconnor – 12 June 2021
DonCael – 8 Nov 2025
BrewCityTikiGuy – 11 May 2024
midcentury markitect – 19 Apr 2024
Ken Odegard – 3 July 2016
swizzle – Date: Unknown
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Chuck P – Date: Unknown