El Paso
It doesn't look like much, but sometimes good things come in weird packages. This hole-in-the-wall – which, curiously, is attached to a car wash – is a…
Must-see restaurants in Texas
San Antonio & Hill Country
More than just a great place to pick up German strudels and Czech kolaches, Naegelin's is also the oldest bakery in Texas; having opened in 1868, it's got…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
It's been dishing out seafood in SPI since 1978, and while the large servings and quality speak for themselves, the huge outdoor terrace certainly isn't…
Houston
Maybe Hubcap is popular because everything's homemade, from the freshly formed beef patties to the site-baked buns and hand-cut fries. The choices are…
Dallas
Upscale Southern comfort food with a modern twist keeps this Bishop Arts District fave packed with locals. Dig into fried green tomatoes, low-country…
Galveston
Fancy burgers and fries with casual counter service were popular enough in Houston to convince this local chain to branch out to Galveston. If you can't…
Rio Grande Valley
The tacos at this roadside shack are so good that cars line up down the street – literally. Breakfast tacos (till 11am) are an unbelievable 89¢, but even…
Houston
Behind the modern yellow facade, Indika's enticing dining room sets the tone for its sublime Indian food, a fusion of authentic tastes and adventurous…
San Antonio
American standards are classed up with a dash of global flair at the signature restaurant in the upscale Omni La Mansion del Rio. Shrimp and grits with…
Corpus Christi Area
Besides capsules with cold and flu remedies and a slew of knickknacks, this pharmacy serves up a time capsule in the form of an authentic soda fountain…
Fort Worth
Perfect for capping off a day at the museums, this quaint Cultural District charmer serves rustic French food. You can order off the menu or go for a prix…
Houston
Patios, bocce ball, croquet fields, deejays, cornhole (a game involving a big hole and bean bags) and a wonderfully fun vibe make BAC the kind of place…
Panhandle Plains
Don't let the downmarket location in a strip mall 6 miles southwest of the center put you off – the brisket here is among the finest you'll find anywhere…
Austin
This classic Parisian-style bistro has been quietly serving excellent food since 1982. Low-key and casual, Chez Nous is as unpretentious as they come, and…
El Paso
What do you do when you run a hugely popular burrito joint in Juárez but your customers stop crossing over to see you? You cross over to them. This…
Houston
Everyone has their own favorite of the served-all-day, scrambled-egg breakfast tacos here: we like bacon, bean and potato – with jalepeño, of course. One…
Panhandle Plains
Order up some barbecue or a burger, chicken sandwich or even a ribeye steak, then stroll down the cafeteria line and sample the sides on offer, including…
Corpus Christi
Dig into a burger or a chicken fried steak at your surfboard table and sip a craft brew from locally sourced Lazy Beach Brewing at this longtime Corpus…
El Paso
In El Paso, even the fast-food Tex-Mex is great. In addition to this central location on I-10, this chain has locations all over town: keep an eye out for…
Hill Country
For a fresh, delicious breakfast buffet, look no further than Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe. On weekends, be sure to arrive early – it’s always packed. There…
Hill Country
Named after local legend Hondo Crouch, this hoppin' place caters to your need for both food and fun, with live music on the patio five nights a week. It's…
Panhandle Plains
North of downtown, look for the vibrant yellow building with a mural of fighting cocks. The breakfast burritos are reason enough to bounce out of bed. The…
Rio Grande Valley
It's sit-down simple at this family-run classic that got its start across the border in Nuevo Laredo. It's flautas or tostadas and maybe a couple of sides…
Galveston
Simply good fried shrimp – and catfish, and oysters – served casually. Order at the counter and then head out to eat with the locals at the covered…
Dallas
Spectacularly colourful both inside and out, and bedecked with ornate carvings, Cosmic Café serves delicious vegetarian food. While predominantly Indian,…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
If you're looking for a sit-down Vietnamese meal, and doubly so if it's pho you're after, this is the best place in town. Cheap prices and super-friendly…
Rio Grande Valley
For a sit-down meal of authentic Mexican food in an upscale sidewalk-cafe-meets-date-night setting, or just for the sake of the popular sizzling fajitas,…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
On a pier jutting far into the water near SPI's southern end, this rambling restaurant has a huge menu of fried seafood, burgers, ceviche, fish tacos, po…
Hill Country
Located in the former Comfort post office and sporting a rustic decor, this place is pure Hill Country. There's not a cornucopia of choices: dinner offers…
Hill Country
One block from tourist-lined Main St, Tubby's draws a laid-back, mostly local crowd, who come for plates of pulled pork, tacos, burgers and other snacks,…
Corpus Christi
This rollicking North Beach place serves up tasty Mexican and American cuisine, with a strong focus on seafood, from fish tacos to seared tuna. Wash it…
Panhandle Plains
Wobbling, mismatched chairs define the funky vibe at this coffeehouse, where local hipsters ponder moving to New York. Beer in bottles plus lots of tasty,…
Dallas
Great and creative cafe fare in the museum. The burgers, chicken sandwiches, soups and more are made with flair. Look for seasonal specials and a kids'…
Larry's Better Burger Drive-in
Panhandle Plains
The turquoise neon sign could use a spruce up, as could metal siding and the view (a tombstone dealer and a busy road), but there's nothing tired about…
East Texas
A Kemah classic for generations, T-Bone Tom's started smoking meat in 1961. Now, in addition to site-made smoked sausage, it serves steaks, seafood and…
Coastal Plains
This local favorite is an old-time soft-serve-ice-cream joint with fresh cooked burgers and hand-dipped onion rings. It’s pure Americana hanging out here…
Rio Grande Valley
Though a restaurant has operated on this very spot since the Vermillion family relocated here in 1934, things have gone a bit upscale from the original…
Panhandle Plains
Right downtown, this Mexican bakery is one of the region's best. It's dead simple from the outside, but head on in and grab some tongs and pile up your…
Galveston
A longtime institution on the Bolivar Peninsula, Mama Teresa's was pushed over to Galveston by the destruction of Hurricane Ike. It serves authentic…
Palo Duro Canyon
Pizza that beats the chains is the huge draw here. College students, hungry tourists and fans of Italian food love this place for its authentic flavors…
