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El Bohio [CLOSED]See El Bohio Video ($)
(85 ratings)

1127 Harry Wurzbach Hwy Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-8075
  • Mofango
    Puerto Rican fried plantain-based dish w/ deep-dried pork
  • Ropa Vieja
    shreaded beef brisket; looks good
2.5 out of 5
85 ratings
[CLOSED]; across street from Fort Sam Houston; Other Recipes: Tripleta
Evangeline Cafe ($$)
(965 ratings)

8106 Brodie Ln Map It!
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 282-2586
www.evangelinecafe.com
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Austin"
  • "Maw Maw's" Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
    Southern hearty stew & steamed rice; "thickest gumbo I've ever had" -Ali Khan
4.0 out of 5
965 ratings
est. 2003; homestyle restaurant serving Cajun lunch & dinner
Fat Tummy Empanadas ($)
(314 ratings)

2922 W Commerce St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 383-6415
fattummyempanadassa.com
4.5 out of 5
314 ratings
husband-and-wife team serving artisan Argentinian style empanadas
Fearing's RestaurantSee Fearing's Restaurant Video ($$$$)
(676 ratings)

2121 McKinney Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-4848
www.fearingsrestaurant.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Road Trip"
  • Roasted Van Vooren Ranch Pheasant
    signature dish; sliced and served on corn puree & sauteed veges, topped w/ gravy and capped w/ pheasant tenders w/ honey mustard dressing; Emeril liked it so much, he ordered it twice in one sitting; looks good
4.0 out of 5
676 ratings
Feast [CLOSED] ($$$)
(311 ratings)

219 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-7788
  • Rabbit Liver & Kidney's on Toast
    pan-fried, finished w/ duck demi-glace and served on homemade toasted bread
3.5 out of 5
311 ratings
[CLOSED]; multiple recognitions including 2 James Beard award nominations
  • Corny Dog
    invented & first served at Texas state fair in 1942
  inventor of the "corny" dog since 1942; at various state/county fairs in Texas...check Facebook page to find location; Oprah Winfrey, President Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev have eaten; long lines
Flip Happy Crepes [CLOSED]See Flip Happy Crepes Video ($)
(338 ratings)

400 Josephine St Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 552-9034
  • Nutella Crepe w/ Strawberries & Bananas
    served w/ chocolate sauce drizzle & powdered sugar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
338 ratings
[CLOSED]; in 1950s trailer w/ outdoor seating
Fonda San Miguel ($$$)
(1164 ratings)

2330 W North Loop Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-4121
www.fondasanmiguel.com
  • Cochinita Pibil
    Yucatan specialty of slow-cooked pork baked in banana leaf; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1164 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); served in a charming, colorful, hacienda-style space
Foreign & Domestic ($$)
(867 ratings)

306 E 53rd St Map It!
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 459-1010
fndaustin.com
  • Fried Chicken Biscuit
    fried chicken, fried egg, black pepper-cheddar biscuit topped w/ redeye gravy, romaine slaw, lemon Jam; looks good
  • Gruyere & Black Pepper Popovers
    larger-than-normal size; "it's like a grilled cheese gone wild...like an explosion at the grilled cheese factory"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Fideos
    angel hair pasta sauteed & then cooked in broth w/ mussels, clams & bacon; looks good
4.0 out of 5
867 ratings
est. 2010; husband-and-wife team who met in culinary school; opened up the restaurant in an old skate shop
Frank [CLOSED] ($$)
(1803 ratings)

407 Colorado St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-6916
  • Fico Anatra
    custom-made smoked duck & pork sausage dressed w/ fig mostarda, crispy shallots & Pure Luck goat chevre on a Frank Bun
  • Holy Smoke Micheladas
    drink: South Austin Brewery Kol beer, Cracias a Dios Mezcal, soy sauce, Yellow Bird jalapeno sauce, Frank Red Headed Stranger Bloody Mary mix, chipotle saly, Li'l smokies
4.0 out of 5
1803 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010; "purveyors of artisan sausages" (from its website); serving over 16 beers on tap
Franklin BarbecueSee Franklin Barbecue Video ($$)
(5949 ratings)

900 E 11th St Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 653-1187
franklinbarbecue.com
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked in post-oak wood for 15-16 hrs; looks good
  • BBQ
    Lee Anne gets the beef brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, sausage links & smoked turkey breast; looks good
  • Tipsy Texan Sandwich
    chopped brisket, sliced links, cole slaw, pickles & onions; looks good
4.5 out of 5
5949 ratings
#2 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 2009; Franklin was a protége at JMueller BBQ...now a heated rival; hailed Franklin BBQ as the best in America (Bon Appetit, 2010); long lines (even as early as 9am!)...usually sells out by 2pm
Fred's Texas Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(672 ratings)

915 Currie St Map It!
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 332-0083
  • Cheeseburger
    looks good
  • New Mexico-style Green Chili and Lamb Stew
    seasonal
  • Rib Eye Steak
    pan-seared & topped w/ chipotle brown butter
  • The Holy Cristo
    mashup of funnel cake, hot dog in battered & deep-fried pretzel bun & monte cristo sandwich & topped w/ raspberry sauce
4.0 out of 5
672 ratings
[CLOSED]; USA Today - 51 Best Burger Joints (2010); Martin Sheen was eating there on show
Freedmen's [CLOSED] ($$)
(693 ratings)

2402 San Gabriel St Map It!
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 220-0953
  • Barbecue Benedict
    buttermilk biscuit, smoked tomato hollandaise; choice of: brisket, pulled pork or sausage; Michael got brisket; looks good
  • Smoked Chocolate Mousse
4.0 out of 5
693 ratings
[CLOSED]; laid-back lounge, beer garden & smokehouse serving barbecue & retro-inspired cocktails in an historic Austin building
Fresco Cafe Italiano [CLOSED]See Fresco Cafe Italiano Video ($$)
(244 ratings)

3277 Southwest Fwy Map It!
Houston, TX 77027
(281) 888-2226
  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara
    w/ pepper, pecorino, egg & house cured pork jowl (guanciale); looks good
  • Tagliatelle w/ Texas Raised Lamb Sauce
    lamb braised 7 hours in onions, celery, carrots & tomato sauce; "simple, straightforward, delicious...that is Italy!" -Guy Fieri
4.5 out of 5
244 ratings
[CLOSED]; authentic Italian cuisine made from scratch daily w/ imported grains & cheeses
Good 2 Go Taco [CLOSED]See Good 2 Go Taco Video ($)
(441 ratings)

1146 Peavy Rd Map It!
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 519-9110
  • Paris Texas Tacos
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
441 ratings
[CLOSED]; at the Green Spot gas station; chef worked in 4-star restaurants
Goodson's Cafe ($$)
(569 ratings)

27931 State Hwy 249 Map It!
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 351-1749
www.goodsonscafetomball.c...
  • Chicken fried steak
  • Chicken-Fried Steak
    really a beef steak; looks good
3.5 out of 5
569 ratings
#62 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Gourdough's Public House [CLOSED] ($$)
(1730 ratings)

2700 S Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-9070
  • "Dirty South"
    garlic doughnut w/ chicken-fried steak & white gravy; served w/ cheesy potato pancake & cranberry habanero jam; "it's pretty sinful" -Casey Webb
  • Bacon Me Crazy
    sandwich where the buns are housemade donuts w/ loads of bacon, provolone cheese, guacamole, cilantro, tomato, red onion & garlic mayo; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1730 ratings
[CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites)
Green Mesquite BBQ & MoreSee Green Mesquite BBQ & More Video ($$)
(707 ratings)

1400 Barton Springs Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 479-0485
www.greenmesquite.net
  • Chicken Fried Steak
    topped w/ gravy
  • Pork Ribs
  • Wings
    sauced, smoked then deep-fried
3.5 out of 5
707 ratings
smoked in green mesquite; outdoor seating w/ green picnic tables; Kansas City-style BBQ sauce; Other Recipes: Beans
Hickory Hollow ($$)
(770 ratings)

8038 Fallbrook Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 469-5323
hickoryhollow.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Houston, TX"
  • "The Large Rancher"
    22-oz chicken fried steak (it's steak) slathered w/ house Texas River Bottom Gravy
4.0 out of 5
770 ratings
since 1977; comfortable, rustic restaurant; "You won't find anything fancy or stuffy here. This is Texas. This is real hospitality" (from its website)
Holy Roller [CLOSED]See Holy Roller Video ($$)
(472 ratings)

509 Rio Grande Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 502-5119
  • Chicken Pot Pie
    chicken & vegetable filling inside a homemade crust; baked to order; veggie option available; looks good
  • "The Monte Bisco"
    sugar dusted biscuit, turkey, fried bologna, Swiss cheese sauce, blackberry thyme jam, sunny egg
  • Meat Loaf Sandwich
    mozzarella, horsey sauce, butter pickles; looks good
4.0 out of 5
472 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2017; diner known for nostalgic & eclectic dishes & desserts
Hopdoddy Burger BarSee Hopdoddy Burger Bar Video ($$)
(5213 ratings)

1400 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
www.hopdoddy.com
  • Poutine Burger Special
    fresh-ground burger topped w/ fries, gravy, cheese, caramelized onions, fried egg & "sassy" sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5213 ratings
multiple locations
Horseshoe Hill Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(380 ratings)

204 W Exchange Ave Map It!
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 882-6405
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Big Cheese"
  • Dip & Chips
    loaded queso w/ taco meat, guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo; looks good
4.5 out of 5
380 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2015; cowboy themed restaurant known for authentic Southern-style cooking
Hot Joy ($$)
(1111 ratings)

1014 S Alamo St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 368-9324
www.hotjoysa.com
  • Crab Caramel Chicken Wings
    twice fried wings w/ crab fat caramel
3.5 out of 5
1111 ratings
opened in 2014; known for Asian cuisine & cocktails w/ a creative twist
Houston's This Is It Soul FoodSee Houston's This Is It Soul Food Video ($$)
(471 ratings)

2712 Blodgett St Map It!
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-2920
www.houstonthisisit.com
  • Ox Tails
    cuts of beef tails braised & simmered w/ seasonings & vegetables; slow-cooked in brown gravy for 3 hrs
  • Mac & Cheese
    signature dish
3.5 out of 5
471 ratings
#47 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1959; cafeteria-style service; restaurant name came about when (husband & wife) founders were looking for a place to open their restaurant...while driving, wife laid her eyes on a little white house while driving & cried out "This is it!"...it has grown & re-located since then
Hullabaloo DinerSee Hullabaloo Diner Video ($$)
(292 ratings)

15045 Fm 2154 Rd Map It!
Wellborn, TX 77845
(979) 690-3002
www.hullabaloodiner.com
3.5 out of 5
292 ratings
1940s NY diner shipped out & restored in TX; Other Recipes: Roman Sausage Sandwich
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