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Pepe's & Mito's Mexican CafeSee Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe Video ($$)
(635 ratings)

2911 Elm St Map It!
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-1901
www.pepesandmitos.com
  • Caldo de Albondiga Soup
    "meatball soup"; omelet-like patties filled w/ mix of carrots, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, mild peppers & ground beef in a seasoned broth
  • Tacos Nortenos
    four mini corn tortilla tacos loaded w/ fajita steak tips sauteed w/ pico de gallo & chipotle wine sauce, served w/ rice, beans & chopped cilantro & onions; looks good
  • Beef Guiso
    beef tips sautéed w/ onions, potatoes & mild peppers in stewed tomato sauce; served w/ rice, beans & flour tortillas
4.0 out of 5
635 ratings
est. 1994; family owned, unique "Mex-Tex" taqueria
Phoenix Saloon ($$)
(213 ratings)

193 W San Antonio St Map It!
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 643-1400
www.thephoenixsaloon.com
As Seen On:
Chili Paradise
  • Chili
    tomato-based made of sirloin beef...no beans; range from "single shot" (mild) to "The Killer" (you are required to sign a waiver); looks good
  • White-Shirt Chili Burger
    half-pound premium black angus burger infused w/ chili spices & served w/ chili mayo
3.5 out of 5
213 ratings
opened in 2010; originally est. in 1871 but closed in 1918 during The Prohibition; live music...check calendar on website
Pieous ($$)
(1234 ratings)

166 Hargraves Dr Map It!
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 394-7041
  • Caramel Roll
    81-layered croissant-like crisp outside & gooey inside; looks good!
  • Pastrami Sandwich
    cured for 20 days, smoked for 10-13 hrs & then piled high on house-made sour dough bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1234 ratings
"simply devoted to great food"; serving high-end chef-driven food; pizza, pastrami, bakery/desserts; Other Recipes: Caramel Sauce
Pit RoomSee Pit Room Video ($$)
(2868 ratings)

1201 Richmond Ave Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(281) 888-1929
thepitroombbq.com
  • Brisket Taco
    prime brisket smoked 12 hours, handmade tortilla, cheddar, sour cream, salsa roja; "probably one of the best brisket tacos I've had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Dinner
    scratch made & smoked, topped w/ house barbecue sauce, served w/ jalapeno cheddar sauce & chicharrones; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2868 ratings
est. 2016; "old school, wood cooked handcrafted bbq" (from its website); Texas-style bbq plus tacos, desserts & drinks; guest appearance: actor Lee Majors
Prince Lebanese Grill ($$)
(1308 ratings)

502 W Randol Mill Rd Map It!
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 469-1811
www.princelebanesegrill.c...
  • Mashwi Shish (Lamb)
    seasoned and marinated lamb chunks, grilled and served in pilaf; looks good
  • Falafel
  • Zatar (Thyme Pie)
    Mediterranean breakfast pizza
  • Chicken Shawarma Plate "Bank Special"
    diced chicken breast freshly cooked w/ onions & tomatoes served on a bed of rice; the Shawarma Plate comes w/ a side of hummus, cucumber sauce & pita; looks good
  • Prince Lebanese Special
    sampler plate features Mashwi Shish Lamb, Mashwi Shish Beef, Shish Tawook, & Kafta Kabob served w/ vermicelli rice, grilled vegetables, & one side choice of: Greek salad, hummus, or babaganoush; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1308 ratings
used to be a fast-food drive-in
Q-Shi BBQ & Sushi [CLOSED] ($$)
(896 ratings)

3422 Fm 2920 Map It!
Spring, TX 77388
(281) 651-4703
  • Korean BBQ Kimchi Fries
    basket of crispy fries topped w/ Korean BBQ beef, cheese, kimchi, scallions, spicy mayo & Sriracha; looks good
  • Surf n Turf Roll
    sushi roll w/ crab meat, tempura shrimp & avocado topped w/ smoked brisket finished w/ Q-Shi dressing, fresh jalapeno & Sriracha
4.5 out of 5
896 ratings
[CLOSED]; Southern BBQ roots w/ Asian fusion
Ranch 616 ($$)
(587 ratings)

616 Nueces St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 479-7616
theranch616.com
  • Beef Tenderloin Enchilada w/ Quail
    looks good; 2 quails served 2 ways...fried & grilled; not always available (call ahead); looks good
3.5 out of 5
587 ratings
opened in 1998; combining the flavors of the Gulf Coast w/ the spices of Texas border towns
Ray's Drive Inn ($)
(343 ratings)

822 SW 19th St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 432-7171
www.raysdriveinn.net
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Antonio, TX"
  • "Puffy Taco"
    choice of filling; Casey had carne guisada, w/ sliced stewed beef, lettuce, tomato & cheddar cheese; served inside a trademarked deep-fried puffy hard shell tortilla (corn or flour)
4.0 out of 5
343 ratings
est. 1956; family Tex-Mex restaurant & drive-thru known for tacos, also serving enchiladas, burgers & hot dogs; "old school" carhop service available
Red Lion British Pub ($$)
(766 ratings)

2316 S Shepherd Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 529-8390
www.redlionhouston.com
  • Chicken Tandoori Quesadillas
    chicken baked w/ Tandoori spices, glazed w/ sweet chili sauce then topped w/ mozzarella, pickled onions & peppers
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
    chicken bites in tomato-based creamy sauce; served w/ aged Basmati rice & naan; available for lunch only; looks good
  • Shepherd's Pie
    lamb-based stew topped w/ mashed potatoes & shredded cheese
4.0 out of 5
766 ratings
neighborhood British pub w/ traditional British & Asian-Indian twist on pub food
ReefSee Reef Video ($$$)
(722 ratings)

2600 Travis St Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-8282
www.reefhouston.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
  • Big Pork Chop
    Large double-boned pork chop brined for 24-hours; looks good
4.0 out of 5
722 ratings
Chef Bryan Caswell named James Beard Award Nominee Best Chef/Southwest 2010; Bryan Caswell also participated in "Next Iron Chef"
Restaurant Gwendolyn [CLOSED] ($$$$)
(286 ratings)

1017 N. FLORES ST. Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 222-1849
  • Royale w/ Cheese
    beef burger on house bun w/ cheddar, bacon & fried egg
4.5 out of 5
286 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010; fine dining establishment serving locally sourced American fare, prepared w/ no motorized machines
Roaring ForkSee Roaring Fork Video ($$)
(1294 ratings)

701 Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 583-0000
www.roaringfork.com
  • Green Chili Mac & Cheese
    served in cast iron bowl & topped w/ panko; "grown-up mac & cheese" -Fabio Viviani
4.0 out of 5
1294 ratings
in spirit of The Old West, meats are prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill or wood oven roasting
Round Rock Donuts ($)
(3170 ratings)

106 W Liberty Ave Map It!
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-3629
www.roundrockdonuts.com
  • Texas Sized Round Rock Donut
    size of a tire
  • "World Famous" Glazed Round Rock Donut
  • Texas Donut
    2-lb, 14-inch donut
4.5 out of 5
3170 ratings
#64 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); long lines
Royers Round Top CafeSee Royers Round Top Cafe Video ($$)
(293 ratings)

105 Main St Map It!
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 249-3611
royersroundtopcafe.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Sweet n' Salty Pie
    dense fudge brownie filling w/ caramel & sea salt all baked into a pie shell; served a la mode; looks good
4.0 out of 5
293 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate); tiny 40-seat joint in a tiny town of only 77 people (people make the hour's drive from both Austin & Houston); "a Texas country bistro serving gourmet comfort food" (from its website)
Rulis' International Kitchen ($$)
(128 ratings)

4176 N Mesa St Map It!
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 313-4806
rulisik.com
  • Oxtail Tostada
    oxtail braised 8 hours w/ veggies, peppers & spices, plus bean puree, salsa verde, lettuce, pico de gallo & pickled cabbage, on a crunchy tortilla; "a postcard from Flavortown!...creamy & tender!" -Guy Fieri
  • Pasta Chihuahua
    linguine tossed w/ steak & chipotle hot links in chunky tomato sauce simmered w/ chorizo, peppers & Mexican spices, topped w/ queso fresco; "one of a kind!" -Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
128 ratings
est. 2008; fusion restaurant w/ a diverse menu inspired by various cuisines & cultures
Salt Lick BBQSee Salt Lick BBQ Video ($$)
(5437 ratings)

18300 Fm 1826 Map It!
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 858-4959
www.saltlickbbq.com
  • BBQ
  • Brisket Jalapeno Sandwich
    smoked 4-6 hrs in oakwood & wet pecan shells; recommended w/ housemade pickled jalapenos & spicy habanero BBQ sauce by Bobby Flay; looks good
  • BBQ Beef Ribs
    available only on Sunday afternoons; looks good
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked 20 hrs & regularly basted; looks good; looks good; top seller
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Family Style Plate
    heaping helpings of beef, sausage, and pork ribs, served with potato salad, cole slaw, beans, bread, pickles, and onions; sold per person; "some of the best BBQ I've ever tasted"; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5437 ratings
#7 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1967; institution BBQ restaurant; large open pit BBQ
Salty SowSee Salty Sow Video ($$)
(3251 ratings)

1917 Manor Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 391-2337
www.saltysow.com
  • Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries
    topped w/ 110-minute egg; w/ side of cold Bearnaise; looks good
4.5 out of 5
3251 ratings
American Gastropub that serves contemporary farm-to-table eats in a casual setting
Schilos Delicatessen ($)
(1458 ratings)

424 E Commerce St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-6692
schilos.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Antonio, TX"
  • Homemade Root Beer
    made w/ cane sugar; recipe dates back to the American Prohibition
  • Wienerschnitzel
    4-oz veal cutlet breaded & pan fried; served w/ sides of brown gravy & red cabbage
4.0 out of 5
1458 ratings
est. 1917; vintage German deli; breakfast & lunch spot known for Ruebens, soups & homemade root beer
SER Steak & SpiritsSee SER Steak & Spirits Video ($$$$)
(385 ratings)

2201 N Stemmons Fwy Map It!
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 761-7479
sersteak.com
  • Millionaire Pie
    raspberry sorbet, vanilla ice cream & meringue
3.5 out of 5
385 ratings
atop of the Hilton Anatole (27th floor) & boasting unparalleled views of the Dallas skyline
SLAB BBQ & BeerSee SLAB BBQ & Beer Video ($$)
(1228 ratings)

9012 Research Blvd C4 Map It!
Austin, TX 78758
(833) 752-2100
dopebbq.com
  • "The El Jefe"
    black angus brisket topped w/ grilled onions, peppers, jalapeños, queso & BBQ sauce; top w/ Fritos for extra crunch; "that's a sandwich to be known for" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • "The McDowell"
    sandwich w/ award-winning ribs de-boned, pickles, onions & "Soul Glo" sauce; looks good
  • "The Donk Sammich"
    1 lb. sandwich stacked w/ every smoked meat available; topped w/ pickles, onions, jalapeños, slaw, queso, Fritos & every sauce on the menu
4.5 out of 5
1228 ratings
est. 2014; started in 2006 as a food trailer; specializing in hip-hop themed BBQ sandwiches w/ the sides inside
Smitty's MarketSee Smitty's Market Video ($$)
(976 ratings)

208 S Commerce St Map It!
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-9344
www.smittysmarket.com
  • Sausage
    served on butcher paper; signature dish
  • Beef Brisket
3.5 out of 5
976 ratings
#92 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Kreuz's vs. Smitty's... Kreuz won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1999; located where the original Kreuz Market stood; brother owns rival Kreuz Market across town; served on butcher paper; no BBQ sauce
Smoke Shack [CLOSED] ($)
(244 ratings)

2347 Nacogdoches Rd Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8448
  • "Big Dog"
    hoagie w/ link of homemade sausage, brisket, pulled pork, two BBQ sauces topped w/ vinegar slaw; looks good
  • Corn Chip Pie
    aka. "Frito Pie"; Fritos topped w/ brisket, pinto beans, cheddar cheese & BBQ sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
244 ratings
[CLOSED]; BBQ & Southern kitchen
Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar ($$)
(435 ratings)

3526 Greenville Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 826-6850
www.snuffers.com
As Seen On:
Cheese Paradise
  • Cheddar Fries
    invented & served first in 1978; topped w/ optional bacon bits, chives & Jalapenos; served w/ ranch dressing on side; looks good
  • Cheddar Fries Burger
    burger topped w/ cheddar fries
3.5 out of 5
435 ratings
since 1978; inventor of the cheddar cheese fries; college hangout (down the street from Southern Methodist University); other locations in TX
Sodolak's Original Country Inn ($$)
(63 ratings)

9711 Fm 60 Rd E Map It!
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-6002
  • Chicken-Fried Bacon
4.0 out of 5
63 ratings
#42 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Sonny Bryans Smokehouse Bbq ($$)
(528 ratings)

2202 Inwood Rd Map It!
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 357-7120
www.sonnybryans.com
  • Brisket Sandwich
    slow-cooked & smoked using hickory wood for 9 hrs; topped w/ Sonny's BBQ sauce; "one of the best beef sandwiches you'll ever have"-Adam Richman; looks good
3.5 out of 5
528 ratings
#80 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. in 1910; awarded and mentioned in various publications (including James Beard Award - Regional Classic - 2000)
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