Everything is bigger in Texas – including our appetites! Over the years we’ve collected some of the best local spots to eat, drink and explore. From mile-high burgers, to super-juicy brisket, to ice cold brews — dining out in Texas is an experience like no other. To help you plan your next dining adventure, we’ve rounded up our ‘Best of’ picks, including the top burgers in Texas and where to find life-changing tacos. Find it all below!
8 Iconic Burgers in Texas
This summer, treat yourself to a Texas-sized burger! These behemoths are piled high, stacked with toppings and are worth crossing the state to eat. Find 5 iconic Lone Star burgers HERE. Plus, a few of our favorite places we’ve featured on the show.
15 Must-Visit Barbecue Spots
As Texans, we’ll admit that we can be overly proud of things like our state size and our sports teams, but I think we can all agree that we serve up some pretty mean barbecue. Juicy, slow-smoked brisket, tender ribs slathered in sauce, and more cheesy, buttery sides than you can imagine. Find our Tanji’s top 12 BBQ spots HERE. Plus, three favorite spots we’ve featured on the show.
5 Charming Texas Cafes
With so many great cafes and small local businesses serving fresh sandwiches, fluffy pancakes and towering burgers, fast food chains just don’t stack up. Find some of our favorite fast casual spots across the state HERE.
8 Epic Texas Taco Spots
People come to the Lone Star state for our smoky barbecue, but what they stay for are the over-the-top tacos. This list comes straight from the deep heart of Texas and it has tortillas stuffed with everything from barbecue to pork belly. Find our favorite tacos in the state HERE. Plus, three favorite spots we’ve featured on the show.
3 Sweet Spots in Texas
Craving something sweet? Dig into a devilishly delicious peach bread pudding or a pecan pie you can ship anywhere in the country! We track down three of the tastiest temptations in the entire state, including the legendary HERE.
4 Side Dishes That Steal the Show
No monster steak or saucy ribs are complete without some epic sides. We traveled across the Lone Star State to dig into some of the best side dishes around! From Austin to Dallas, we try decadent dishes like bruléed sweet corn pudding and “Chowda” Fries. Find some of our favorite must-order sides HERE.
4 Texas Seafood Havens
Seafood lovers have plenty to celebrate across the state, and if you’re fishing for the perfect dining spot with the freshest fish, tastiest crab, and sweetest shrimp around, we’ve got a catch for you! Find the best seafood eateries in Texas HERE.
3 Epic Spots for Enchiladas
Who has the cheesiest, meatiest, spiciest enchiladas in Texas? We plunge into plate after plate of some of the best enchiladas around as we search out 3 unforgettable places to dine on this Tex-Mex favorite HERE.
3 Spots for Sizzling Fajitas
When it comes to great Tex-Mex, Texans could build a shrine to the almighty fajita! Since few dishes can make your tastebuds sizzle quite like a fajita, we journeyed across the state to bring you some of the very best, beginning with the fajita’s birthplace in Houston! Find our favorites HERE.
3 Boozy Margarita Havens
Want to know where you can find the best margaritas in the state of Texas? We’re sipping our way across the state and trying some unforgettable margs in Houston, San Antonio, and Lubbock. Get all the details HERE.
3 Epic Comfort Food Hangouts
In the mood for some comfort food? We’re hot on the trail of the state’s best Stick-to-your-ribs eats. Find Tanji’s favorites HERE.
3 Next-Level Texas Steakhouses
Who doesn’t love a great Texas steak? Mouthwatering tomahawks, juicy sirloins, bacon-wrapped filets, and more! But, where can you find the best little steakhouse in Texas? We take you to three spots where steaks reign supreme HERE.
12 Must-Visit Texas Patios
When the weather warms up in Texas, we’re eager to get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We pulled some of our favorites from around the state offering stunning al fresco dining, as well as superb food and cocktails. Find our favorites HERE.
6 Must-Visit Texas Ice Cream Shops
Frosty scoops of ice cream are just what you need during a hot Texas summer. Sure, you could grab a pint from your local H-E-B, but why miss out on a sweet treat road trip! From old school to new school, we’ve rounded up our favorite ice cream shops that churning out gallons of the good stuff HERE.
Pinkerton’s BBQ!!! Houston blows them all away!