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ChiLantro ($)
(744 ratings)

823 Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 800-9098
www.chilantrobbq.com
  • Kimchi Fries
    french fries topped w/ caramelized Kimchi, Korean BBQ, chopped grilled onions, cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, "magic sauce", Sriracha & sesame seeds; looks good
4.0 out of 5
744 ratings
#35 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); started in 2010; Korean+Mexican Fusion BBQ taco truck; go to website to find location
Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill ($$)
(911 ratings)

8270 W Bellfort St Map It!
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 777-1566
www.coolrunningsjamaicang...
  • Curried Goat
    tender bone-in goat marinated in garlic, thyme, scallions & Jamaican seasonings, stewed in a rich curry sauce; looks good
  • Oxtails
    best selling dish; marinated, braised, & stewed w/ butter beans & dumplings; looks good
4.0 out of 5
911 ratings
specializing in authentic Jamaican cuisine
CoveSee Cove Video ($$)
(1504 ratings)

606 W Cypress St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 227-2683
thecove.us
  • Fish Tacos
    looks good
  • Lamb Burger
    top seller; looks good
  • Portobello & Spinach Quesadilla
4.0 out of 5
1504 ratings
car wash, laundry mat & restaurant
Crushcraft Thai Eats ($$)
(1380 ratings)

2688 LaClede St Map It!
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 677-7038
www.crushcraftthai.com
  • Kheo Wan (Green Curry)
    chicken, jasmine rice, green coconut curry, fresh basic, Thai eggplant, green beans, bamboo shoots, boiled egg; "that's one of the best curries I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Papaya Salad
  • Phat Ke Mao (Drunken Noodles)
    chicken, wild rice noodle, fresh basil, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, chiles; served on a bed of lettuce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1380 ratings
serving authentic Thai cuisine w/ authentic ingredients; colorful decor
Dai DueSee Dai Due Video ($$)
(682 ratings)

2406 Manor Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 524-0688
www.daidue.com
  • Cemita Ahogada
    house bun, beef chuck & broth, Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, radish, cabbage, cilantro & mayo; "deep, deep, savory flavors here" -Ali Khan
  • Venison Enchilada
    layered dish w/ venison-based picadillo, cheddar, tortilla topped w/ fried egg & crema
4.0 out of 5
682 ratings
est. 2006; locally sourced, farm-to-table chic restaurant & butcher shop
Dignowity Meats On Houston Street ($)
(540 ratings)

1701 E Houston St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 462-1496
www.dignowitymeats.com
  • Burnt End Melt
    smoked brisket burnt ends, cheddar mac, sliced pear, BBQ sauce pressed on ciabatta; looks good
  • Reuben
    house smoked pastrami, Swiss, kraut, house Russian dressing on rye; looks good
4.0 out of 5
540 ratings
"Paying homage to both the classic East coast deli and Midwest smokehouse"
Dough Pizzeria NapoletanaSee Dough Pizzeria Napoletana Video ($$)
(1826 ratings)

6989 Blanco Rd Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 979-6565
doughpizzeria.com
  • Black Truffle Rollatini
    antipasta w/ truffle oil rolled in thin sheets of mozzarella; looks good
  • Pizza
    Melted leeks w/ cream, fontina, pulled prosciutto, carmelized onions, marinated olives, rosmary; looks good
  • Pork Love (Pizza)
    Napoletana pizza (thin crust); Tomato sauce, house-made Fior di Latte, salami, sausage, pancetta & speck; looks good
  • Burrata
    House-made mozzarella with a creamed and seasoned mozzarella topped w/ house-made pesto & basil oil; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1826 ratings
opened in 2007; one of an elite 32 restaurants in the U.S. to receive the prestigious certification from L'Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana for serving authentic Pizza Napoletana; pizza oven shipped from Naples, Italy; homemade mozzarella; rustic crust
Evangeline Cafe ($$)
(965 ratings)

8106 Brodie Ln Map It!
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 282-2586
www.evangelinecafe.com
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Austin"
  • "Maw Maw's" Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
    Southern hearty stew & steamed rice; "thickest gumbo I've ever had" -Ali Khan
4.0 out of 5
965 ratings
est. 2003; homestyle restaurant serving Cajun lunch & dinner
Fearing's RestaurantSee Fearing's Restaurant Video ($$$$)
(676 ratings)

2121 McKinney Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-4848
www.fearingsrestaurant.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Road Trip"
  • Roasted Van Vooren Ranch Pheasant
    signature dish; sliced and served on corn puree & sauteed veges, topped w/ gravy and capped w/ pheasant tenders w/ honey mustard dressing; Emeril liked it so much, he ordered it twice in one sitting; looks good
4.0 out of 5
676 ratings
Fonda San Miguel ($$$)
(1164 ratings)

2330 W North Loop Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-4121
www.fondasanmiguel.com
  • Cochinita Pibil
    Yucatan specialty of slow-cooked pork baked in banana leaf; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1164 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); served in a charming, colorful, hacienda-style space
Foreign & Domestic ($$)
(867 ratings)

306 E 53rd St Map It!
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 459-1010
fndaustin.com
  • Fried Chicken Biscuit
    fried chicken, fried egg, black pepper-cheddar biscuit topped w/ redeye gravy, romaine slaw, lemon Jam; looks good
  • Gruyere & Black Pepper Popovers
    larger-than-normal size; "it's like a grilled cheese gone wild...like an explosion at the grilled cheese factory"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Fideos
    angel hair pasta sauteed & then cooked in broth w/ mussels, clams & bacon; looks good
4.0 out of 5
867 ratings
est. 2010; husband-and-wife team who met in culinary school; opened up the restaurant in an old skate shop
Hickory Hollow ($$)
(770 ratings)

8038 Fallbrook Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 469-5323
hickoryhollow.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Houston, TX"
  • "The Large Rancher"
    22-oz chicken fried steak (it's steak) slathered w/ house Texas River Bottom Gravy
4.0 out of 5
770 ratings
since 1977; comfortable, rustic restaurant; "You won't find anything fancy or stuffy here. This is Texas. This is real hospitality" (from its website)
Hopdoddy Burger BarSee Hopdoddy Burger Bar Video ($$)
(5213 ratings)

1400 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
www.hopdoddy.com
  • Poutine Burger Special
    fresh-ground burger topped w/ fries, gravy, cheese, caramelized onions, fried egg & "sassy" sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5213 ratings
multiple locations
J Gilligan's Bar & GrillSee J Gilligan's Bar & Grill Video ($)
(228 ratings)

400 E Abram St Map It!
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 274-8561
www.jgilligans.com
  • "Original" Irish Nachos
    signature dish; Irish-Mexican fusion of natural cut cottage fries with skins, topped with melted cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos (note: no nachos); looks good
4.0 out of 5
228 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food); college town bar near University of Texas-Arlington; "a poor-man's Cheers...we have a lot of regulars and we kind of make everyone feel at home"-owner Randy Ford
Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine ($$)
(622 ratings)

1020 W Arkansas Ln Map It!
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 795-2600
jamaicagates.com
  • Brown Stew Fish
    whole bone-in red snapper seasoned w/ Jamaican spices, pan-fried then slow simmered in homemade brown sauce
  • Curry Goat
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
622 ratings
Juan In A MillionSee Juan In A Million Video ($)
(2238 ratings)

2300 E Cesar Chavez St Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-3872
www.juaninamillion.com
  • Don Juan Breakfast Taco
  • Don Juan Breakfast Taco Challenge
    challenge: eat as many tacos, no time limit, beat record of 7 (at time of airing); Adam lost
4.0 out of 5
2238 ratings
#53 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1980
June's ($$)
(489 ratings)

1722 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-1722
junesallday.com
  • Matzo Ball Caldo
    Mexican take on a Jewish classic; broth, poached chicken, vegetables, avocado & jalapeƱos; looks good
4.0 out of 5
489 ratings
est. 2016; neighborhood cafe, bistro & bar w/ a full menu plus pastries & happy hour
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen ($$)
(1673 ratings)

1743 Post Oak Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-8883
www.kennyandziggys.com
  • "The Zellagabetsky"
    "The Sandwich That's Bigger Than Its Name"; 8-decker on special cut rye, corned beef, pastrami, turkey, roast beef, salami, tongue & Swiss cheese w/ cole slaw, Russian dressing & red sweet pepper
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    30-day brining process; over-sized sandwich; looks good
  • Fried Kreplach
    "a Jewish wonton" stuffed w/ beef mix, boiled & deep-fried; served w/ apple sauce & sour cream
  • Mishmosh Soup
    Matzoh ball soup w/ kreplach; "killer"-Guy Fieri
  • Kasha Varnishkas
    traditional Eastern European Jewish dish that combines kasha (buckwheat), noodles, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms; served w/ gravy on side
4.0 out of 5
1673 ratings
Kiki's Restaurant & BarSee Kiki's Restaurant & Bar Video ($)
(575 ratings)

2719 N Piedras St Map It!
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-6713
www.kikisrestaurant.com
  • Beef Machaca
4.0 out of 5
575 ratings
Killen's BBQSee Killen's BBQ Video ($$)
(2802 ratings)

3613 E Broadway Map It!
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2272
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked for 16 hrs; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2802 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); est. 2013; long lines (up to 3 hrs long!)
Kuby's Sausage House ($)
(431 ratings)

6601 Snider Plz Map It!
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 363-2231
www.kubys.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Dallas"
  • Sausage Platter
    3-5 various sausages (you choose); sausages boiled and then grilled to create a crust; Adam got Nurnberger, Polish, Knackwurst, Grobe, Weisswurst and Jalapeno Cheddar (he got 6); Jalapeno Cheddar looks especially good
4.0 out of 5
431 ratings
est. in 1961; family-owned, German specialty store and restaurant offering a wide variety of homemade sausages (over 100 varieties) and cold cuts
Lankford GrocerySee Lankford Grocery Video ($)
(851 ratings)

88 Dennis St Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-9555
www.lankfordgrocery.com
  • Firehouse Burger
    house specialty; burger w/ habanero sauce, cayenne butter, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion
  • Texas Hash
    diced baked chicken, potatoes, green pepper, onions on fried tortillas & topped w/ chile con queso; available on Satudays only; looks good
4.0 out of 5
851 ratings
burger dive local legend; started as a small fruit stand in 1938, then a mom & pop grocery store in 1939, then selling sandwiches in 70's & finally their famous burgers in 1977; "We have nothing small, nothing healthy, and nothing fast...We have great food, but its not fast food. Everything is made to order just like you like it!"
Launderette ($$)
(1350 ratings)

2115 Holly St Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 382-1599
launderetteaustin.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Kids' Menu"
  • Steak Frites
    wood smoked steak & french fries; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1350 ratings
opened in 2015; cafe inside a converted laundromat & gas station; serves gourmet new American fare
Lick It UpSee Lick It Up Video ($$)
(117 ratings)

114 E Mills Ave Map It!
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 303-7768
lickitupeats.com
  • Black Bean & Potato Flautas
    bean & potato filling rolled in corn tortillas & fried; topped w/ cabbage, avocado sauce & coconut sour cream; served w/ 2 salsas: jalapeno tomatillo & tomato arbol chile; "This is a destination dish!" - Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Vegan Torta w/Black Beans
    seitan milanesa (vegan) "steak" marinated, breaded & fried; served w/ black beans, cabbage, tomato, avocado crema & fried jalapeno on side
4.0 out of 5
117 ratings
launched in 2017; formerly a food truck at airing, now serving flavorful, vegan-friendly Mexican food inside of International (cocktail & bar joint)
Little Bitty Burger Barn ($$)
(353 ratings)

5139 Antoine Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 683-6700
littlebittyburgerbarn.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Houston, TX"
  • Five Alarm Fire Burger Challenge
    burger w/ sauce & seasoning from 7 different hot peppers, plus more hot peppers in 30 min; Casey won
4.0 out of 5
353 ratings
opened in 2007
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