San Antonio
These people take their steaks seriously – at these prices, so should you. Many people can appreciate a great steak, but you'll treasure the experience…
San Antonio
These people take their steaks seriously – at these prices, so should you. Many people can appreciate a great steak, but you'll treasure the experience…
El Paso
It's hard to describe the strip-mall location: Pleasingly neutral? Not at all strip-mally? No matter, the food is the draw here, both in quality and…
Austin
Folks line up around the block for burgers, fries and shakes – and it's not because they're hard to come by in Austin. It's because the Hopdoddy chain's…
El Paso
The eastern outpost of this popular, four-strong local chain is an early-morning favorite for its excellent breakfast menu, featuring all sorts of grains,…
Houston
Within its capacious bare-brick walls, this vibrant neighborhood cafe serves everything from morning espressos, via fresh soups, salads and pizzas, to…
Dallas
Famed chef Stephan Pyles is behind this popular Uptown eatery. Enjoy imaginative takes on Texas classics from fried oyster tacos to duck and shrimp…
Austin
Ready for an X-rated meal? Venture into the large dining room that lurks behind the frankly unenticing facade of this Austin institution. When ordering…
Austin
It started as a convenience store on a frontage road. Then the beer and Indian food started to take over. Now it's part Indian restaurant, part bar and…
Fort Worth
Railroad is, to some, the legendary barbecue of Fort Worth. It's a no-frills rustic place (in a big parking lot and across from an animal hospital), where…
Dallas
Reclaim your innocence (or at least get a damn good malt) in this throwback chain of diners that's a far cry from those themed places where waitresses…
San Antonio
There are oodles of great Mexican choices around, but this place sets itself apart with a sleek and stylish ambience – think dim lighting, exposed brick…
Dallas
This lively local stalwart, in the appealing Lower Greenville neighborhood 3 miles northeast of downtown, does a good job of pleasing all palates…
Dallas
Press accolades keep pouring in for chef Dean Fearing's four-star, four-dining room restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton. No need to dress up to enjoy the…
Austin
Here in slacky Slackerville, decor is often an afterthought, but La Condesa came along and changed all that with an eye-poppingly gorgeous space that's…
San Antonio
One of San Antonio's oldest Mexican restaurants, Casa Rio has been around since 1946, and the building itself is a Spanish hacienda that dates back to the…
San Antonio
The history, the ambience, the neon sign shaped like an enormous pig… it's hard to say what we love most about this diner, which has been around since the…
San Antonio
Schilo's has certainly earned its ambience: this German restaurant has been around since 1917 and looks the part, down to the wooden booths and the…
San Antonio
This lively restaurant, half a mile south of downtown, is always hopping, its huge street-corner windows letting in natural light and wistful glances from…
El Paso
With two locations, Chicos Tacos specializes in its namesake fare – with lots of garlic. Expect a crowd at this fast-food joint from about 10pm to…
Fort Worth
This is pure Texan fine dining (motto: 'Down home, yet upscale'), featuring products from local farms and ranches: strip steak, venison tenderloin, pork…
San Antonio
Earl Abel's has been feeding San Antonians since 1933. This isn't the original location, but it keeps the tradition alive, with photos and memorabilia…
Fort Worth
Dine alone along the bar or mingle at communal tables with the other boisterous groups of hipster burger-lovers. The chef here keeps on inventing…
Fort Worth
Shinjuku is a hip little Japanese izakaya (a sort of Japanese gastropub) that whips up creative dishes that are ideal for sharing. Beer-braised pork buns,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dallas
Spectacularly colourful both inside and out, and bedecked with ornate carvings, Cosmic Café serves delicious vegetarian food. While predominantly Indian,…
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'…
El Paso
This sunny spot on Montana is a reliable favorite that will jolt your taste buds from their ennui. The friendly owner can let you know which dishes really…
Austin
Look for the enormous fork out front to guide you to this homey neighborhood haunt. The diverse menu has plenty of options, but no matter what you choose,…
Dallas
Start your day early with a fabulous breakfast (get anything with Benedict in the name), or relax on the vine-covered patio at lunchtime with some healthy…
Houston
Enjoy Tex-Mex and Latin-accent flavors on good-priced mains at this frolicsome bar-restaurant. There's a big patio, shuffleboard and other diversions. It…
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