Dining Guide
BOA Steakhouse
Austin
Steaks
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This expensive downtown Austin spot serves surf and turf in a serene atmosphere.
Poeta
Austin
Italian
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Imaginative Italian food in a charming little spot on East Eleventh's tiny shopping block.
Gold Tooth Tony’s
Houston
Pizza
$
Detroit's rectangular deep-dish pizza lives at this Houston joint!
Diego’s Farm To Table
McAllen
American
$$
A former food truck owner goes brick-and-mortar--deliciously.
Hudson House, Preston Forest
Dallas
American
$$
More crowd-pleasers than you can shake a carrot stick at.
Pho Hung Cuong
San Antonio
Vietnamese
$$
Sweet-and-sour shrimp soup is the star at this eclectic Vietnamese restaurant.
Curry Boys BBQ
San Antonio
Asian Fusion
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Well before Texas barbecue loosened up, this place was doing serious Asian-Texas fusion 'cue.
Winslow’s Wine Cafe
Fort Worth
American
$$$
A 1927 gas station has been repurposed for appealing eats and well-chosen wines.
Wasabi Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
Tyler
Asian Fusion
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Dishes from all over Asia in a pleasant, relaxed setting.
The Bearded Lady
Fort Worth
American
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A local favorite saloon with booze-friendly food in South Main Village.
Mare e Monte
San Antonio
Italian
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San Antonio's Mare e Monte is a straightforward Italian venue with beautifully executed seafood.
República Cantina de México
Laredo
Mexican
$$$
This is serious Laredo-cantina fare, so leave your dancing shoes and diets at home.
Ishtia
Kemah
American
$$$$
Twentyish courses of some of the most imaginative cooking in the Houston area, if not Texas, by chef David Skinner.
Tatemó
Houston
Mexican
$$$$
Multicolored heirloom corn stars in carefully crafted dishes from James Beard-nominated chef Emmanuel Chavez.
Suerte
Austin
Mexican
$$$
This East Austin hot spot offers a refreshingly authentic spin on Mexican food and more masa nibbles than you thought were possible.
Magnolia Cafe & Grill
Laredo
Mexican
$$$
All-day eats in a colorful, dozy space on the Texas border.
Maximo
West University Place
Mexican
$$
Mexican food with a little tradition and a lot of imagination. Delicioso!
Molihua
Houston
Japanese
$$$
Lovely old-school formality at a Japanese restaurant in the hands of Michelin-starred chefs.
Shawarma Factory
Middle Eastern
$
Delicious Mediterranean food, quick cafeteria-style service, agreeable people--that about sums it up.
Savor
San Antonio
Mediterranean
$$$
The chefs of tomorrow are cooking at this branch of the Culinary Institute of America.
Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge
Dallas
Greek
$$$$
This Lovers Lane newcomer serves elevated Greek food and trendy cocktails in both its main dining room and its clubby lounge, where a DJ presides Thursday through Saturday. Peach-toned banquettes, an elaborately painted ceiling, and sculptural chandeliers set an upscale tone that’s echoed in the food’s pretty plating. The menu
Radici Wood Fired Grill
Farmers Branch
Italian
$$$$
Southern chef Tiffany Derry showcases her Italian chops.
West Table
Lubbock
American
$$$
An industrial interior meets a sophisticated kitchen at this downtown destination.
Culpepper Cattle Company, Dallas
Dallas
Tex-Mex
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A small-town classic with old-school Mexican food comes to Big D.
The Magpie
San Antonio
Eclectic
$$$
The ever-changing menu is informed by the chef's Korean heritage and wide travels..
Shiro Japanese Sushi Bistro
San Antonio
Japanese
$$$
West Coast sushi finds a home on the San Antonio River Walk.
Comfort Cafe at Los Patios
San Antonio
Brunch
$
Good food, a good cause, and a setting in a park on Salado Creek.
Salt Seafood and Steakhouse
Weatherford
Seafood
$$$
Downtown Weatherford offers a tasty road-trip dining destination with style.
Knife Italian
Irving
Italian
$$$$
Splashy restaurant by chef John Tesar features steaks, seafood, and Italian classics.
Saint-Emilion
Fort Worth
French
$$$
Sophisticated yet informal, this bastion of French cuisine has pleased generations of cultured palates.
Gloria’s Latin Cuisine
San Antonio
Latin American
$$$
Classic dishes from El Salvador and Central America, as well as Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties.
La Hacienda Scenic Loop
San Antonio
Mexican
$$
La Hacienda encompasses style and cultura—stucco walls, arches galore, spacious patios, expansive bars, and even a children’s play area. Multiple flavors of margaritas are on offer, along with one of those menus that goes on forever (including early bird options Tuesday through Thursday). Owner Diana Barrios greeted us with stories