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Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill Y TapasSee Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill Y Tapas Video ($$)
(435 ratings)

910 S Alamo Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 314-2723
www.lunarosatapas.com
  • Caribbean Nachos
    fried plantain, beans, cheese w/ choice of pork, ground beef, churrasco steak (Guy got pork) topped w/ hot sauce; looks good
  • Chuleta Kan-Kan
    large fried pork loin chop w/ rib; served w/ side of rice & beans
4.0 out of 5
435 ratings
former teacher who dropped 25-year service to open this family operated & owned restaurant
Magnolia Pancake HausSee Magnolia Pancake Haus Video ($$)
(2910 ratings)

2070 N Loop 1604 Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 496-0828
www.magnoliapancakehaus.c...
  • Apple Pfannkuchen
    signature dish; custardy apple pie topped w/ homemade whipped cream; looks good
  • Bacon Waffle
    apple cider smoked and cured bacon embedded in homemade waffle
  • Corned Beef Hash
    uses certified Black Angus beef brisket brined for 14 days to make hash; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2910 ratings
opened in 2000
Maple and MotorSee Maple and Motor Video ($)
(1647 ratings)

4810 Maple Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 522-4400
www.mapleandmotor.com
  • Bacon Cheeseburger
    top seller; w/ fresh grilled jalapenos; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1647 ratings
opened in 2009; side-of-the-road joint; long lines
Maria's Taco XpressSee Maria's Taco Xpress Video ($)
(641 ratings)

2529 S Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-0261
www.tacoxpress.com
  • Tacos Al Pastor
    spiced and marinated pork; looks good
  • Picadillo Enchiladas
    picadillo is ground beef, onions, green bell peppers, garlic and tomatoes, stewed together and seasoned with cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves; looks good
4.0 out of 5
641 ratings
everything is homemade
Monument CafeSee Monument Cafe Video ($$)
(1617 ratings)

500 S Austin Ave Map It!
Georgetown, TX 78627
(512) 930-9586
themonumentcafe.com
  • King Ranch Casserole
    Tex-Mex casserole w/ layers of pulled chicken, a creamy soup mixture w/ red bell pepper, diced tomatoes & green chile peppers and flour tortillas are covered with shredded cheese and baked; looks good
  • Pig 'n Waffle
    slice of homemade honey-and-sugar glazed ham in between 2 halved-waffles w/ syrup
4.0 out of 5
1617 ratings
est. 1995; classic roadside cafe w/ organic garden & organic market; guest appearance: actor Matthew McConaughey; Other Recipes: Blueberry Pie | Fresh Basil Dressing | Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin | Roasted Root Vegetables | Whole Wheat Zucchini-Herb Bread
Moroccan BitesSee Moroccan Bites Video ($$)
(416 ratings)

5714 Evers Rd Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 706-9700
www.moroccanbitescuisine....
  • Lamb Couscous w/ Vegetables
  • Mechoui
    lamb roasted in a spice rub served on rice
  • Merguez
    Moroccan sausage
  • Moroccan Hummus
    more like a soup w/ whole chick peas
4.0 out of 5
416 ratings
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Barbeque [CLOSED] ($$)
(89 ratings)

2601 Montgomery Rd Map It!
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 294-0884
As Seen On:
Ribs Paradise
  • Ribs
4.0 out of 5
89 ratings
[CLOSED]
Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe ($$)
(2270 ratings)

2520 Montrose Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-4976
www.nikonikos.com
  • Baby Lamb Shank
    family and fan favorite; oven roasted with olive oil, oregano, garlic & lemon. Greek salad, pita bread & tzatziki sauce on the side; looks good
  • Loukoumades
    Greek honey balls; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2270 ratings
opened in 1977; long lines
Noble Sandwich [CLOSED]See Noble Sandwich Video ($$)
(513 ratings)

4805 Burnet Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 666-5124
  • Seared Beef Tongue Sandwich
    braised for 7 hrs, sliced & seared on flat top; served w/ smoked green onions, red pepper relish & aioli; winner of Best Sandwich (Southwest)
  • Knuckle Sandwich
    sliced roast beef re-heated in oven w/ carmelized onions, cheddar cheese & au jus, served on homemade bread dipped in au jus & a spread of "knuckle sauce" (horseradish-based); looks good!
  • Smoked Duck Pastrami
    a top seller; duck smoked for 6 hrs; shredded & served w/ Russian dressing & rye pickles all on homemade wheat or white bread; looks good
  • The Noble Pig
    spicy ham, pulled pork, provolone & bacon served on homemade bread w/ housemade mustard & mayo; looks good
4.0 out of 5
513 ratings
[CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); opened in 2010; serve breakfast & lunch only; disco ball in kitchen; "everything you guys do...the time you take, the energy, the attitude, the dedication...tying it all together and making outstanding artisan sandwiches--that's what Triple-D's all about"-Guy Fieri
Nora Restaurant and Bar ($$)
(368 ratings)

205 N Bishop Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 828-0095
www.noradallas.com
  • Braised Lamb Shank
    slow cooked in tomato, garlic, onion & savory spices, served w/ side salad & small portion of saffron rice
  • Kofta Chalao
    Afghan meatballs simmered in fresh spices, garlic, onion & dried plum, served w/ white rice; looks good
4.0 out of 5
368 ratings
serving Afghan gourmet/comfort cuisine; named after daughter Nora
Original Ninfa's on NavigationSee Original Ninfa's on Navigation Video ($$)
(1937 ratings)

2704 Navigation Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-1175
www.ninfas.com
  • Queso Flameado
    melted cheeses topped w/ homemade chorizo; server comes out w/ small cheese-chorizo mix in casserole dish and a side of tortillas and makes the queso flameado at your table
  • Beef Fajitas Al Carbon
    served in a flour tortilla w/ Pico de Gallo, guacamole, & chile con queso; supposedly they are the first to serve fajitas; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1937 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); opened in 1973; supposedly served the first beef fajitas (according to its website); caution: there are 2 Ninfa's in Houston...this is the one highlighted on the show (and rated better)
Pepe's & Mito's Mexican CafeSee Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe Video ($$)
(635 ratings)

2911 Elm St Map It!
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-1901
www.pepesandmitos.com
  • Caldo de Albondiga Soup
    "meatball soup"; omelet-like patties filled w/ mix of carrots, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, mild peppers & ground beef in a seasoned broth
  • Tacos Nortenos
    four mini corn tortilla tacos loaded w/ fajita steak tips sauteed w/ pico de gallo & chipotle wine sauce, served w/ rice, beans & chopped cilantro & onions; looks good
  • Beef Guiso
    beef tips sautéed w/ onions, potatoes & mild peppers in stewed tomato sauce; served w/ rice, beans & flour tortillas
4.0 out of 5
635 ratings
est. 1994; family owned, unique "Mex-Tex" taqueria
Pieous ($$)
(1234 ratings)

166 Hargraves Dr Map It!
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 394-7041
  • Caramel Roll
    81-layered croissant-like crisp outside & gooey inside; looks good!
  • Pastrami Sandwich
    cured for 20 days, smoked for 10-13 hrs & then piled high on house-made sour dough bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1234 ratings
"simply devoted to great food"; serving high-end chef-driven food; pizza, pastrami, bakery/desserts; Other Recipes: Caramel Sauce
Ray's Drive Inn ($)
(343 ratings)

822 SW 19th St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 432-7171
www.raysdriveinn.net
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Antonio, TX"
  • "Puffy Taco"
    choice of filling; Casey had carne guisada, w/ sliced stewed beef, lettuce, tomato & cheddar cheese; served inside a trademarked deep-fried puffy hard shell tortilla (corn or flour)
4.0 out of 5
343 ratings
est. 1956; family Tex-Mex restaurant & drive-thru known for tacos, also serving enchiladas, burgers & hot dogs; "old school" carhop service available
Red Lion British Pub ($$)
(766 ratings)

2316 S Shepherd Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 529-8390
www.redlionhouston.com
  • Chicken Tandoori Quesadillas
    chicken baked w/ Tandoori spices, glazed w/ sweet chili sauce then topped w/ mozzarella, pickled onions & peppers
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
    chicken bites in tomato-based creamy sauce; served w/ aged Basmati rice & naan; available for lunch only; looks good
  • Shepherd's Pie
    lamb-based stew topped w/ mashed potatoes & shredded cheese
4.0 out of 5
766 ratings
neighborhood British pub w/ traditional British & Asian-Indian twist on pub food
ReefSee Reef Video ($$$)
(722 ratings)

2600 Travis St Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-8282
www.reefhouston.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
  • Big Pork Chop
    Large double-boned pork chop brined for 24-hours; looks good
4.0 out of 5
722 ratings
Chef Bryan Caswell named James Beard Award Nominee Best Chef/Southwest 2010; Bryan Caswell also participated in "Next Iron Chef"
Roaring ForkSee Roaring Fork Video ($$)
(1294 ratings)

701 Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 583-0000
www.roaringfork.com
  • Green Chili Mac & Cheese
    served in cast iron bowl & topped w/ panko; "grown-up mac & cheese" -Fabio Viviani
4.0 out of 5
1294 ratings
in spirit of The Old West, meats are prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill or wood oven roasting
Royers Round Top CafeSee Royers Round Top Cafe Video ($$)
(293 ratings)

105 Main St Map It!
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 249-3611
royersroundtopcafe.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Sweet n' Salty Pie
    dense fudge brownie filling w/ caramel & sea salt all baked into a pie shell; served a la mode; looks good
4.0 out of 5
293 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate); tiny 40-seat joint in a tiny town of only 77 people (people make the hour's drive from both Austin & Houston); "a Texas country bistro serving gourmet comfort food" (from its website)
Rulis' International Kitchen ($$)
(128 ratings)

4176 N Mesa St Map It!
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 313-4806
rulisik.com
  • Oxtail Tostada
    oxtail braised 8 hours w/ veggies, peppers & spices, plus bean puree, salsa verde, lettuce, pico de gallo & pickled cabbage, on a crunchy tortilla; "a postcard from Flavortown!...creamy & tender!" -Guy Fieri
  • Pasta Chihuahua
    linguine tossed w/ steak & chipotle hot links in chunky tomato sauce simmered w/ chorizo, peppers & Mexican spices, topped w/ queso fresco; "one of a kind!" -Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
128 ratings
est. 2008; fusion restaurant w/ a diverse menu inspired by various cuisines & cultures
Salt Lick BBQSee Salt Lick BBQ Video ($$)
(5437 ratings)

18300 Fm 1826 Map It!
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 858-4959
www.saltlickbbq.com
  • BBQ
  • Brisket Jalapeno Sandwich
    smoked 4-6 hrs in oakwood & wet pecan shells; recommended w/ housemade pickled jalapenos & spicy habanero BBQ sauce by Bobby Flay; looks good
  • BBQ Beef Ribs
    available only on Sunday afternoons; looks good
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked 20 hrs & regularly basted; looks good; looks good; top seller
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Family Style Plate
    heaping helpings of beef, sausage, and pork ribs, served with potato salad, cole slaw, beans, bread, pickles, and onions; sold per person; "some of the best BBQ I've ever tasted"; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5437 ratings
#7 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1967; institution BBQ restaurant; large open pit BBQ
Schilos Delicatessen ($)
(1458 ratings)

424 E Commerce St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-6692
schilos.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Antonio, TX"
  • Homemade Root Beer
    made w/ cane sugar; recipe dates back to the American Prohibition
  • Wienerschnitzel
    4-oz veal cutlet breaded & pan fried; served w/ sides of brown gravy & red cabbage
4.0 out of 5
1458 ratings
est. 1917; vintage German deli; breakfast & lunch spot known for Ruebens, soups & homemade root beer
Sodolak's Original Country Inn ($$)
(63 ratings)

9711 Fm 60 Rd E Map It!
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-6002
  • Chicken-Fried Bacon
4.0 out of 5
63 ratings
#42 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Sour Duck Market ($$)
(400 ratings)

1814 E Martin Luther King Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 394-5776
www.sourduckmarket.com
  • Breakfast Sandwich
    goat chorizo verde sausage patty, tomato, pimento chorizo
4.0 out of 5
400 ratings
casual restaurant serving American fare made from locally-sourced ingredients; includes market & bar
Sprout's Springroll & Pho ($$)
(457 ratings)

780 E Rd To Six Map It!
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 860-7655
www.sproutsspringroll.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Dallas"
  • Super Pho Challenge
    challenge: 5-lb of pho in 30 minutes; Pete MacGillis (local financial analyst) won and broke the record in 8 min, 12 sec
4.0 out of 5
457 ratings
family-owned and operated
T-Bone Tom'sSee T-Bone Tom's Video ($$)
(844 ratings)

707 Hwy 146 Map It!
Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 334-2133
www.tbonetoms.com
  • Armadillo Eggs
    deep-fried jalapeno stuffed w/ pulled smoked brisket; "killer!"; looks good
  • Rib Eye Steak
    top seller; marinated overnight
  • T-Bone Tom's Sausage
    homemade; juicy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
844 ratings
opened in 1973
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