Lines wrapped around Whataburger in southwest Houston as families without power look for food after Hurricane Beryl

Whataburger, located at 7411 Southwest Fwy., opens hours after Hurricane Beryl leave millions without power on July 8, 2024. (Brittany Taylor, Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – If you’re one of the millions of residents without power in the Houston area, then you may be looking for fresh and hot food to eat as you bare through Hurricane Beryl’s aftermath.

I was able to spot an open Whataburger, located at 7411 Southwest Fwy., Monday evening.

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This is one of a few locations that have opened their doors as many businesses and homes were left without power while CenterPoint Energy works to restore about 1.6 million customers -- and that’s just in Harris County.

Whataburger, located at 7411 Southwest Fwy., opens hours after Hurricane Beryl leave millions without power on July 8, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

I asked the two hardworking employees how long are they opened and they stated, “We’re open for 24 hours.” I was even told the store’s operational manager took off his business attire and jumped into action to help his employees on the grill.

The lines were wrapped around the store. The drive-thru option is only available for now.

While this location is the only one we found open in southwest Houston, there may be more and we want to help other families find some open spots they may not be aware of.

Leave a comment below of any restaurants or food trucks that are open for business to help your fellow neighbors across the Houston area.

Here is a list from businesses.

Here’s a list from viewers:

  • Raising Canes on Westheimer at Voss
  • T Bone Tom’s in Kemah
  • Cici’s pizza on Bellaire and Rampart
  • Whataburger at 2121 FM 2920 Spring, Texas
  • Pizza Hut at 290 and Jones Road
  • Jack in the Box at 290 and Jones Road
  • Chick- Fil-A on 99 and Morton Road
  • Lunas Pizzeria on Richmond and Kirby
  • Little Woodrow’s in Tomball
  • Chili’s on 290 at Spring Cypress
  • Sonic on Mason Road and Highland Knolls
  • KFC on Mason Road and Highland Knolls
  • Whataburger at Jones Road and 290 Fwy
  • Papa John’s Canal at Lockwood
  • McDonald’s on Beltway and West Lake Houston
  • Mama Juanita’s on 242 in The Woodlands
  • McDonald’s on FM 1464 and Bellaire
  • Shake Shack off Greenhouse and I-10
  • Burger King on 2234 and Independence in Missouri City
  • The Cheesecake Factory at Memorial City Mall (opens 11 a.m. Tuesday)

We hope to update this story with a list of locations from viewers.

Whataburger, located at 7411 Southwest Fwy., opens hours after Hurricane Beryl leave millions without power on July 8, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Whataburger, located at 7411 Southwest Fwy., opens hours after Hurricane Beryl leave millions without power on July 8, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Whataburger, located at 7411 Southwest Fwy., opens hours after Hurricane Beryl leave millions without power on July 8, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Whataburger, located at 7411 Southwest Fwy., opens hours after Hurricane Beryl leave millions without power on July 8, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Whataburger, located at 7411 Southwest Fwy., opens hours after Hurricane Beryl leave millions without power on July 8, 2024. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

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