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Counter Cafe [CLOSED]See Counter Cafe Video ($$)
(603 ratings)

626 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 708-8800
  • Counter Chicken Burger
    hand-ground all natural curry seasoned chicken burger; topped w/ organic bibb lettuce, vine ripened tomatoes, red onion on wheat bun
  • Grilled Texas Quail
    Hill Country quail grilled served w/ biscuit, poached eggs & hash browns
3.5 out of 5
603 ratings
[CLOSED]; tiny diner: 26 seats in 700 sq ft space; Jimmie Vaughan (musician) made guest appearance eating at counter; Other Recipes: Homemade Biscuits
Cuchara Restaurant ($$)
(1015 ratings)

214 Fairview St Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-0000
www.cuchararestaurant.com
  • Four-Corner Tortillas
    house made corn tortilla w/ each quarter is a different color/flavor
  • Tacos Chelo
    crunchy potato taquitos covered in a very spicy green salsa w/ raw onions & cotija cheese; "Top 10 best tacos I've ever had. Wow!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Tacos Crujientes de Jamaica
    Hibiscus flower & cream crunchy tacos in homemade flour tortilla; w/ house made salsa
3.5 out of 5
1015 ratings
since 2012; authentic Mexico City bistro located in 1940s brick building w/ eye-catching playful murals
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
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)
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
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
Joe T Garcia's ($$)
(2427 ratings)

2201 N Commerce St Map It!
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 626-4356
www.joets.com
  • Chicken Fajitas
    grilled chicken breasts, rice, beans, guacamole, flour tortillas, pico-de-gallo, chips & hot sauce; looks good
  • Enchilada Dinner
    2 cheese enchiladas, 2 tacos, 2 cheeese nachos, rice, beans guacamole & corn tortillas
  • Margaritas
    claim by customers to be the best in Texas
3.5 out of 5
2427 ratings
since 1935; started as a restaurant w/ only 16 seats...now capacity of over 1000 including outdoor garden patio seating; festive atmosphere
Kreuz MarketSee Kreuz Market Video ($$)
(978 ratings)

619 N Colorado St Map It!
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-2361
www.kreuzmarket.com
  • Beef Brisket
    cooked for 6 hrs; looks good
  • Sausage
  • BBQ Meat Platter
    sausage, beef brisket, smoked turkey, pork spare ribs; looks good
3.5 out of 5
978 ratings
#10 (America's Best: American Classics);
Food War: Kreuz's vs. Smitty's... Kreuz won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1900 as a meat market and grocery store, became full-fledged restaurant in 1960s, moved to new location in 1999; sister owns rival Smitty's Market across town; served on butcher paper; no BBQ sauce, no forks
La CondesaSee La Condesa Video ($$)
(1541 ratings)

400A W 2nd St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 499-0300
www.lacondesa.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Huevos Condesa
    roasted chicken, fried eggs, poblano rajas, duck fat potatoes, grilled onions, bacon, swiss chard (or spinach pending in season), tortillas
3.5 out of 5
1541 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); award-winning modern Mexican restaurant, nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for 'Best New Restaurant'
Louie'sSee Louie's Video ($$)
(395 ratings)

1839 N Henderson Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 826-0505
  • "The Don" (Burger)
    top selling burger; freshly ground Angus basted & grilled; served w/ bacon, Swiss cheese, grilled onions & jalapenos
  • Mulligatawny Soup
    Indian-inspired soup w/ lamb, curry, potatoes, peas, apples carrots in tomato base
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; Guy got w/ sausage, onions, green pepper
3.5 out of 5
395 ratings
"it's a bar-bar" (dive) in the most nondescript building owned & operated by a couple of brothers
Magnolia CafeSee Magnolia Cafe Video ($)
(1837 ratings)

1920 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
themagnoliacafe.com
  • Blackened Salmon
    "cook burned" (pan-fried w/ flame) on bottom of iron skillet (skillet is turned upside-down...crazy!)
  • Gingerbread Pancakes
    embedded w/ sliced bananas
  • Polenta
    homemade; flatop-fried and topped w/ ragu sauce; looks good
  • Stuffed Red Pepper
    stuffed w/ jambalaya
  • Love Migas
    eggs scrambled in spicy "LOVE" butter (fresh garlic and serrano) w/ tomato, onion, bell pepper, tortilla chips and jack cheese; Served w/ black beans & tortillas; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1837 ratings
opened in 1988; local favorite; large crowds; "Open 24/8" and "Sorry, We're Open"
North Main BBQ [CLOSED]See North Main BBQ Video ($$)
(388 ratings)

406 N Main St Map It!
Euless, TX 76039
(817) 267-7821
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
  • BBQ Beef Brisket
    open Fri, Sat & Sun; looks good
3.5 out of 5
388 ratings
[CLOSED]
Ozona Grill & BarSee Ozona Grill & Bar Video ($$)
(558 ratings)

4615 Greenville Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 265-9105
www.ozonagrill.com
  • Chicken Fried Steak
    hand-battered-to-order-and-deep-fried topped w/ cream gravy (or Queso or chili for extra) served w/ Texas toast & fries
3.5 out of 5
558 ratings
since 1992; offer indoor or multiple patio seating; Tex-Mex cuisine
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Southside Market & BarbequeSee Southside Market & Barbeque Video ($$)
(531 ratings)

1212 Hwy 290 E Map It!
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-4650
www.southsidemarket.com
  • Jalapeno cheddar Sausage
    one of Danielle's personal favorites "on the planet"
  • Southside Legend Meal
    chicken, 3 types of sausage, pork steaks, brisket, ribs & Jalapenos
  • Beef Sausage
    grilled over native post oak wood
3.5 out of 5
531 ratings
since 1882 operating from the back of a horse-drawn wagon
Stubb's Bar-B-Q ($$)
(1502 ratings)

801 Red River St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-8341
stubbsaustin.com
As Seen On:
Buffet Paradise
  • Gospel Brunch Buffet
    served on Sundays only; featuring items such as southern-style grits, migas, deep-fried catfish, BBQ brisket (signature dish) & more; also a "make your own" Bloody Mary bar
3.5 out of 5
1502 ratings
est. 1968; host live country acts including Johnny Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, George Thorogood as well as Beastie Boys & Metallica; long lines
Texas Pride Barbecue ($$)
(434 ratings)

2980 E Loop 1604 S Map It!
Adkins, TX 78101
(210) 649-3730
www.texaspridebbq.net
  • Beans
    recommend adding hot & spicy BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Beef Brisket
    top seller; smoked for 12 hours; looks good
3.5 out of 5
434 ratings
opened in 1922; campy decor; rated best place to take out-of-town guests (Express News, 2008)
Weights + MeasuresSee Weights + Measures Video ($$)
(941 ratings)

2808 Caroline St Map It!
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 654-1970
www.weights-measures.com
  • Braised Short Rib Sandwich
    w/ caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, cress, horseradish dijon & gruyere on house rye, served w/ homemade chips & house pickles; "rich, big flavor" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Roasted Carrot Pizza
    w/ soubise, fresno chiles, cilantro, dukka & gruyere; "giving me goosebumps...top 3 most unique pizzas I've ever had!" -Guy Fieri
3.5 out of 5
941 ratings
est. 2014; bakery, restaurant & bar w/ baked goods & American fare, set in a 1950s industrial warehouse
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