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05/07/2025
Thank you for your patience! All the Hoot merch is finally here! Merch pick-up will be today, (Wednesday, May 7th) from 11:30 to 1:30 PM and Thursday, May 8 from 10 to 11:30 AM. Both will be at [BROCH]. If you’ve already left campus, you will be able to also pick them up next semester—please email [email protected] and [email protected].
WE ALSO HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF EXTRA HATS AND STICKERS - if you missed the pre-order you can still get some while supplies last!
04/16/2025
BOOM. BUY OUR MERCH.
04/10/2025
We have MERCHHHHH!! To celebrate our final semester open, we will be selling our final batch of merch so the hootbaddies will have mementos to remember us by. We have: cute hat, rip hoot sticker (so slay), and our classic vintage hoot sticker the likes of Rice hasn’t seen in years! 💜💪
To order, head right to the link in our bio. Hats and stickers can be picked up in person, while stickers can be delivered directly for a small fee. Get your orders in TODAY! The form closes on SATURDAY ( ) at 11:59 PM! 😜💜
**also** Alumni, we know some of you want merch— we will have an update for you soon on the story!!
04/10/2025
Yes we’re closing. BUT— we have to shout out our (new?) and favorite one semester only employee, SHREYA CHALLA!!! A senior from Martel College, she’s majoring in Math Econ , already has a job (Period!), and is a certified Hoot-baddie who loves canes. SHOUTOUT TO SHREYA for being the last person we’ll ever hire! 💪💜
04/08/2025
BIG HOOTNOUNCEMENT — we are closing our doors at the end of the semester after 15 long years with the Rice community 💜. This decision doesn’t come easy, but it’s the right one for the Hoot and for our team. We appreciate each and every single one of you who’ve ever placed an order or even bummed one off of your friends. Thank you for making our run so meaningful, and thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown us for the past 15 years. HOOTRAH!
Also, MERCH PREORDER!!! Available on the website right now— are stickers and hats! Stickers are available for delivery for extra, while hats are available for pickup later! Link in bio
Love, Hootie 💜
03/12/2025
taco Tuesday? no, taco Wednesday! For the second day in a row, us ho***rs will have TACOS LAGUNA, hot, fresh and ready for you to down while you prepare for spring break! if you didn’t get the chance to get some yummy tacos yesterday (literally sold out in 20) it’s the perfect opportunity 😻🌮
03/11/2025
you asked, you GET! This March, our monthly speciality night is straight from West Alabama Street: TACOS LAGUNA 🌮! We’ll have fresh pork, chicken, and beef tacos right from the source— toppings, sauce and all. 3 tacos for $5. IS THERE A BETTER DEAL ON CAMPUS? Come celebrate Taco Tuesday (or Taco Hootday) with us tonight at 8:30! 💜🌮
02/16/2025
HUGE NEWS - THE HOOT IS BACK!!! 😫💜
another semester of yummy canes 🍗 hot pizza 🍕 or a nice warm bahn mi 🫔
COME SEE USSSSS 👨❤️💋👨😻🦉
01/29/2025
to address the rumors… no, hootie was not fired because she robbed a papa johns. The truth is, we’re just finalizing some new changes with H&D and getting everything in order so we can open with full force and get back to serving the student body their favorite after hours snacks! sorry to our fans for being non-communicative 💜 updates (and an OPENING) soon !
11/22/2024
is ready to leave and forget about their 2 final papers and 5 upcoming exams? Hootie is!🦉
She’s flying home to save her bird brethren, so we’ll be closed all of next week! Enjoy your break, and see you in December! 💜
11/07/2024
WHO GOT THE WOO? THE HOOT! 💪🏽
we’re (finally) back with our NEXT employee of the month, and it’s none other than one of our co-General managers, GENESIS HAHN 💜🫶🏼
a hootwarrior for more than 2 years, Genesis got the woo, and we’re glad to have her on our manager team making sure we don’t big our bank account 💰. On her down time you can find her at hanszen enjoying a flat sprite (yummm). Say congrats if u see Genesis 😽
10/30/2024
too late in the semester to post our 24-25 management team? Hootie doesn’t think so! 🦉
now’s ur one (and only) chance to meet the faces behind The Hoot:
🎃 Cassidy: our co-General manager and lover of glee from Martel
🤚🏼✋🏼 Genesis: our co-General manager and study abroad warrior (we missed u) from Hanszen
😼 Aj: our marketing and store manager and resident party boy from Duncan
🦉Arcadia: our personnel manager who takes care of her adorbs guinea pig Pluto in her free time from Jones
💋 Anathea: and our amazing ordering (and sometimes catering) manager from Sid!
say hello if u see these HOOT WARRIORS around 💜
Address
6100 Main Street MS/530
Houston, TX
77005
To get to the location at Main Street MS/530 in Houston, you can take the public transport by boarding a bus that stops at the intersection of Main Street and 530. Alternatively, if you're driving, you can take Main Street and turn onto 530. There is street parking available along 530 as well as a nearby parking lot.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8pm - 1am |
| Tuesday |
8pm - 1am |
| Wednesday |
8pm - 1am |
| Thursday |
8pm - 1am |
| Sunday |
8pm - 1am |
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What people say
The Hoot on Main Street Ms/530 in Houston is a fast food restaurant and pizza place that has been serving Rice students since 2010. The restaurant's goal is to provide late-night food quickly and cheaply, making it a popular spot for students looking for a quick bite. The casual attire and American (Traditional), Pizza, and Sandwiches food styles make it an easy choice for anyone looking for a tasty meal.
One of the best things about The Hoot is their online ordering system, which allows customers to easily place their orders ahead of time. This makes takeout and catering services even more convenient. In addition, the restaurant specializes in dinner and drinks, making it a great spot for a night out with friends.
The Hoot also offers specialty nights featuring different vendors such as Subway or Trendy Dumpling, giving customers the chance to try something new. And let's not forget about their sweet treats from Voodoo Doughnuts or Tiff's Treats - perfect for satisfying any dessert cravings.
Overall, The Hoot is a must-visit spot in Houston for anyone looking for delicious fast food options at affordable prices.
