Everything's Bigger and Better: The Best Things to Eat in Texas
Take a trip through the Lone Star State and sample classic dishes including pecan pie, chicken-fried steak, cowboy chili and plenty of barbecue.
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Texas-Size Appetite
With an appetite that's almost as big as its geographic footprint, the great state of Texas is home to a melting pot of culinary comforts. Three-meat barbecue plates, buffets of regional Mexican cuisine, and pecan-pie happy hours are just a few of the great eating experiences the state has to offer. Here's where to find the very best the state has to offer, from massive food epicenters to tiny coastal towns.
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Brisket
Photography courtesy of Franklin Barbecue
Go to: Franklin Barbecue
Chicken-Fried Steak
Photography courtesy of Dan Gentile
Go to: Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
Enchiladas
Photography courtesy of Danny Batista
Go to: The Original Blanco Cafe
Queso
Photography courtesy of Danny Batista
Go to: Torchy's
Puffy Taco
Photography courtesy of Danny Batista
Go to: Ray’s Drive Inn
Burger
Photography courtesy of Whataburger
Go to: Whataburger
Beef Rib: Louie Mueller Barbecue
Photography courtesy of Wayne Mueller
Go to: Louie Mueller's Barbecue
Margarita
Photography courtesy of Mexican Sugar
Go to: Mexican Sugar
Pecan Pie
Photography courtesy of Danny Batista Photography
Go to: Blue Bonnet Cafe
Chili
Photography courtesy of Dan Gentile
Go to: Armadillo Palace
Upscale Texan Melting Pot
Photography courtesy of Danny Batista
Go to: Underbelly
Topo Chico
Photography courtesy of Topo Chico
Go to: Topo Chico
Gulf Oysters
Photography courtesy of Danny Batista
Go to: Gilhooley's
Michelada
Photography courtesy of Danny Batista
Go to: Hotel San José
Regional Mexican Food
Photography courtesy of Danny Batista
Go to: Fonda San Miguel
Steak
Photography courtesy of Knife
Go to: Knife
Peaches
Photography courtesy of Trish Rawls
Go to: Jenschke Orchards
Vietnamese Food
Photography courtesy of Dan Gentile
Go to: Cali Sandwich
Sausage
Photography courtesy of Dan Gentile
Go to: Southside Market & BBQ Inc
Crazy Fried Creations
Photography courtesy of State Fair of Texas
Go to: State Fair of Texas
Breakfast Taco
Photography courtesy of Dan Gentile
Go to: Veracruz All Natural
Kolache
Photography courtesy of Czech Stop
Go to: Czech Stop
Beer: Jester King
Photography courtesy of Jester King Brewery
Go to: Jester King Brewery
Whiskey
Photography courtesy of Balcones Distilling
Go to: Balcones Distilling