Panhandle Plains
A classic, hokey Route 66 roadside attraction, the Big Texan made the move when I-40 opened in 1971 and has never looked back. Stretch-Cadillac limos with…
Must-see restaurants in Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Panhandle Plains
Casual for lunch, luxe for dinner. Located in a beautiful 1920s house near downtown, this refined restaurant is just the place if you'd like some fine…
Dallas
A short drive from downtown, Fuel City serves up some of Dallas' best tacos in one of its most idiosyncratic locations (it's also a gas station and car…
Panhandle Plains
Lubbock's most creative restaurant is the work of Jason and Kate Diehl. From the pickled seasonal vegetables on the starter list to inventive seasonal…
Panhandle Plains
Perini Ranch Steak House is frequently named among Texas' best steakhouses. Enter under the trees and through the screen door. Try an amazing rib eye at a…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
For most of the day, Patina Green is an attractive shop with creative and tasteful housewares plus a deli section with some of the best local prepared…
Dallas
This deeply cultured restaurant takes the gentrified cuisine of old Mexico City to new levels; forget whatever ideas you may have previously held about…
Dallas
The interior here is just acceptable: dark and roomy. But that's good as it doesn't get in the way of the beauty you'll find on your plate. Regional…
Panhandle Plains
If you had to go to one Texas 'cue joint, this would do. Line your platter with wax paper and tell the cook what to pile on (the brisket is divine, the…
Lolita's Tortilleria & Restaurant
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Lolita's exudes that family-run, small-town spirit that can't be manufactured. The hugely popular all-day breakfast menu includes tacos, huevos rancheros,…
Fort Worth
Fresh, seasonal and local are the keywords in this serene, light-filled cafe. The farm-to-table ethos is a religion here and the seasonal menus always…
Fort Worth
At Tim Love's mod-Western Stockyards dining experience, even the chefs wear cowboy hats. It's Southern fusion, with the traditional flavors of the region…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Given its size, this famous cafe is almost all there is to pint-sized Ponder. The chicken fried steak has drawn TV coverage. The steaks are the kind that…
Fort Worth
The most famous restaurant in Fort Worth, this fourth-generation place takes up a city block. Dining in the walled courtyard is a magical experience (and…
Dallas
Small groups of friends flock to this buzzing Design District gastropub, 2 miles northwest of downtown, to linger over Belgian-style mussels, shrimp and…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Since 1915 Vitek's has drawn the hungry crowds. Whatever your carnivorous pleasure, it's all homemade and excellent. Big appetite? Order the legendary Gut…
Fort Worth
The family behind this joint brings knowledge and passion to the cause of creating barbecue for a new age. Sausage, brisket (of course!), turkey, pulled…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Southwest of the stadiums and parks, this Vietnamese restaurant specializes in pho, the iconic beef soup. Steaming bowls are served from pots that have…
Dallas
This classic downtown lunch spot, which has been tucked into Neiman Marcus for more than 50 years, evokes old-school Dallas. Attentive waiters bustle…
Dallas
Self-styled as a 'Bohemian Bistro,' this funky street-corner Deep Ellum diner is a true home from home. Families and rocker types alike chow down on Tex…
Fort Worth
The antidote to same-seeming Tex-Mex. Yep, the dining room is dead simple and the menu a familiar litany of enchiladas, quesadillas and guacamole. But…
Panhandle Plains
Classic cheeseburgers, home-cut (and potentially cheese-laden) fries, green chili stew and cold beer have sated travelers on Route 66 at this modest brick…
Panhandle Plains
One of Lubbock's best restaurants has creative and seasonal dishes on a menu that changes daily. There is a large and spare dining area with polished wood…
Dallas
Dallas’ favorite barbecue joint also has a handy downtown location, but for the full authentic experience you can’t beat a visit to the place it all began…
Panhandle Plains
Amarillo's favorite spot for barbecue is worth the love. The line is always long, so get there early: when it sells out, it closes. The mesquite-grilled…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Unusual and good tapas include green curry meatballs and grilled vegetable rellenos plus constantly changing seasonal specials. There are artworks inside…
Fort Griffin General Merchandise Restaurant
Panhandle Plains
This branch of the Abilene original is revered for its chicken-fried steak. Tender, juicy, crunchy all at once. Set in historic buildings, it's also…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Features the best organic vendors and food producers in the region. There's a big selection of food vendors offering ready-to-eat items like tamales.
Fort Worth
A local institution, complete with the sickly green walls, this former grocery is now stuffed with picnic tables, and serves some of the best burgers in…
Dallas
Rodeo Goat is located on an unpromising stretch of roadway on the outskirts of the Design District and, from the outside, looks like a low-key strip club…
Fort Worth
In this hugely successful Trinity River joint, Texas celebrity chef Tim Love serves up gourmet barbecue and more besides, including deep dark bowls of…
Fort Worth
The proprietors also own their own cattle ranch, so the sizable steaks are worth their weight. But you might also try the Texas specialties such as…
Panhandle Plains
A landmark of Amarillo’s small downtown nightlife district, recently moved to larger, contemporary-styled premises, Crush attracts folks in suits and…
Dallas
For meat eaters wanting something more than a chain steakhouse, or anyone with a taste for inventive contemporary cuisine, Abacus, 3 miles north of…
Fort Worth
The welcoming Gonzalez family has been here for more than three decades, offering a good mix of familiar and adventurous items, like Mexican-style pork…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
The best outlet in West is easily Village Bakery, which exudes fresh-from-the-oven goodness the moment you get your first whiff of its baked treats. You…
Panhandle Plains
Part shack, part steakhouse, this locally loved institution spares you choices. It offers chicken in various forms or chicken-fried steaks. Unlimited…
Fort Worth
Brewed is an easygoing spot with exposed brick walls, mismatched tables and chairs, taxidermy and friendly waitstaff. With great coffee, 60 craft brews…
Dallas
In the center of historic West End, Ellen's serves up American comfort fare in a slightly upscale diner setting (think wild wallpaper, elegant light…
Panhandle Plains
It looks so sprightly from the outside that this upscale burger joint could be a chain, but it's not. All retro chrome inside, its burgers are excellent…
