1. These Donuts Will Put You In A Trance
Hypnotic Donuts
9007 Garland Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 668-6999
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 290 Reviews.
Specializing in a variety of breakfast items, Hypnotic Donuts has some of the best breakfast sandwiches and donuts in the Lone Star State. A couple of the favorites on this menu include Amy’s Chicken Biscuits and the Evil Elvis, a donut with peanut butter, bacon, banana, and honey.
2. It’s Impossible To Stop At Just One Slice Here
Vivo 53
525 Taylor St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(855) 416-9774
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 149 Reviews.
If pizza’s your thing, then Fort Worth’s Vivo 53 is the place for you. With a wide variety of creative toppings, all obviously very fresh, they don’t just stop at their brick oven pizzas, featuring spectacular pastas, appetizers, and desserts on the menu, as well.
If everything looks great on the menu and you can’t pick just one thing, try the meat paradiso pizza, with fennel sausage, salumi, mortadella, guanciale, fresh mozzarella, and chili-fennel soffrito.
3. Austin’s Most Famous Barbecue…For A Reason
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 653-1187
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 2190 Reviews.
When a place gets as much publicity as Franklin Barbecue, it can be difficult to live up to the hype. That’s not the case here though, as Franklin Barbecue continues to blow the expectations of hungry patrons out of the water. They’ve got all the meaty barbecue classics that
Texas is known for and they’re all delicious.
Be warned, the lines can get pretty long here, but their meals are well worth waiting for.
4. A Cajun Spice That Can’t Be Beat
Damian’s Cajun Soul Café
185 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 649-7770
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 149 Reviews.
Another great Texas restaurant that’s all about the meats, Damian’s Cajun Soul Café brings delicious Cajun and creole flavors to the city of Arlington on a daily basis.
A few of their most popular dishes include the smothered pork chops, the seafood etouffee, and the peach cobbler, but you can’t go wrong with anything on this menu.
5. Rise And Shine, Texas Style
the breakfast
3711 Travis St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 528-8561
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 1784 Reviews.
Next time you’re in Houston looking for a hearty breakfast, check out the breakfast klub. With an outstanding breakfast menu, addictive “Koffee,” and a long, but quickly moving line, this joint is sure to become an instant favorite. If it’s your first trip, you have to try with the “wings and waffle” or the “Katfish.”
6. You Can Never Have Too Much Barbecue In Texas
The Big Bib
104 Lanark Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 654-8400
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 345 Reviews.
Make sure you bring some napkins, this meal might get a little messy.
Another great Texan barbecue place, the Big Bib is known for their huge portions and many sides, in addition to their succulent selection of meat cuts. The brisket is awesome, but so are the rib tips, and the jalapeno sausage is a must try. Don’t skimp on the sides either, dishes like sweet potato casserole complete the perfect barbecue dining experience.
7. A Gastropub With A Holy Touch
The Hoppy Monk
4141 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 307-3263
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 205 Reviews.
It’s not just about the drinks at this gastropub, the Hoppy Monk makes sure that their kitchen can compete with the best of them, as well.
Serving up classic pub food with a unique twist, dishes like the rabbit tacos and the fried mushrooms are two of the most popular items here. They’ve also got great burgers that come in many shapes and sizes, perfect for any palate.
8. Quick Vietnamese Food At Its Finest
Ng BMT
8557 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 931-1088
Yelp: 5 Stars; 104 Reviews.
Known around Austin for their chicken bahn mi sandwiches, Ng BMT is one restaurant that does everything right. Not only is it cheap, convenient, and quick, the flavors they dish out here are some of the most authentic Vietnamese tastes you’ll find in Texas.
9. Grilled Cheese Fit For A King
Lee’s Grilled Cheese
5040 N Tarrant Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76244
(817) 479-3220
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 176 Reviews.
While building an entire business model around grilled cheese sandwiches might seem odd, Lee’s Grilled Cheese somehow pulls it off with flying colors.
Most of their menu consists of grilled sandwich varieties, many of which come with plenty of cheese and some sort of protein. They’ve also got a great selection of sides, including things like hand-cut fries and tomato soup.
If you really want to impress your tastebuds, try the “Back Breaker,” a grilled sandwich topped with sharp cheddar, pulled pork, and their homemade mac n’ cheese.
10. Tacos Don’t Get Better Than This
Tacos Tierra Caliente
1919 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 584-9359
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 390 Reviews.
If you’re craving some authentic tacos, Houston’s Tacos Tierra Caliente food truck is one of the best places to find them in the entire state of Texas. They’ve got all the proteins you’d expect at any good Mexican joint, with two of the most popular options being the barbacoa and the pastor. Whatever you do, don’t skimp on the salsa, because their versions of this condiment have the magical power to somehow make everything even better.
11. A Taste Of Chicago In The Lone Star State
Wrigleyville Grill602 NW Lp 410
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 369-9833
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 143 Reviews.
Despite the thousands of miles that exist between the two cities, finding awesome Chicago food in San Antonio is easier than you might think.
At Wrigleyville Grill, they’ve got all the Chicago classics, from Italian Beef to pizza puffs, to Chicago dogs and it’s also on par with what you might find in the Windy City.
If you’re feeling especially hungry, try the Italian beef/sausage combo. It’s a pile of meat, sausage, and plenty of peppers all stack high on a hoagie bun.
12. Mama Mia! Italians Know How To Cook
Roman Cucina
7989 Belt Line Rd
Ste 315
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 716-9950
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 181 Reviews.
One of the best places to find Italian food in Dallas, Roman Cucina goes above and beyond to make sure every dish leaving the kitchen is exactly what the customer wants. The menu is filled with tons of pasta options, each unique in their own way, including the pasta Gianni with plenty of huge seafood chunks.
They’ve also got great cocktails capable of adding the perfect touch to an already memorable experience.
13. Mo Knows Best
Mo’s Best Eatery
4004 Little Rd
Ste 112
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 561-4522
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 123 Reviews.
It’s a little hard to pin down the inspiration behind Mo’s Best Eatery, but in no way is that a bad thing. They’ve got it all here and it’s all delicious, from their Middle Eastern pastrami, to pizza, to Philly cheese steaks that rival those found in the City of Brotherly Love. This is one Arlington restaurant that can’t be missed.
14. The Most Exclusive Place In Dallas
Frank
Deep Ellum
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 997-3306
Yelp: 5 Stars; 76 Reviews.
Frank is one upscale restaurant in Dallas that delivers the ultimate chef-to-diner experience. With a kitchen that’s headed by two MasterChef finalists, their creations will be some of the most unique dishes you’ll ever have the joy of eating .
Different nights have different themes and it’s impossible to just walk in and dine. To eat here, you’ll have to submit your name on their website quite some time in advance and then wait for an email invitation with a 24 hour window to respond. It’s exclusive, but it’s well worth the wait.
15. There’s No Question Of Whether Or Not You’ll Finish Your Plate Here
Hey!...You Gonna Eat or What?
1720 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 296-3547
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 453 Reviews.
Austin is famous for its food trucks, and “Hey!...You Gonna Eat or What?” is one of the best that the capital of Texas has to offer. Their menu is focused around enhancing the already delicious flavors Austin is known for, with several sandwiches that each deliver their own flavorful punch.
The “Shiner Monte Cristo” is probably the most popular item on the menu, with pit-smoked ham, mesquite-smoked turkey, two types of cheese, and a homemade cherry and fig jelly. One things for sure, after stopping here you’ll be dreaming about your meal for weeks to come.
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