Dining

Many plates of food on a white tablecloth, including chicken, rice, broccoli, and more

Paco Wong’s Fuses Mexican and Cantonese Cuisine in El Paso

The West Side staple captures the historic East-West dichotomy on the Texas border

By Hannah J. Phillips

September 23, 2026

A vibrant spread of Georgian food, including dumplings, being plated by hand on a table with a dark-blue spread.

Taste Traditional Georgian Specialties at Nikala in Round Rock

By Lauren McDowell

September 8, 2026

A smiling man wearing a black polo and flat cap holds a piece of fried chicken in a homestyle restaurant interior. A framed vintage portrait of a couple, as well as two yellow jars labeled "FLOUR" and "SUGAR," appear behind him. He sits at a table featuring a spread of Southern cooking.

Salt Lick BBQ’s Pitmaster Debuts a Southern Food Standout in Buda

By Chris Hughes

September 1, 2026

A small blue and orange airplane in front of a stone municipal airport with the word Stinson visible on the control tower

A Popular San Antonio Cafe Lives Inside One of the Country’s Oldest Airports

By Erica Cheng

August 6, 2026

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Four side-by-side illustrations of various dishes: enchiladas, a spherical kolache, crawfish and sausage, and a beef pho kolache.

Texas Kolaches Get a Global Glow-Up

By Daniel Modlin

July 28, 2026

Two filled trays of cafeteria food, with a hand holding a fork over the leftmost one.

The Houston Eatery Keeping Southern Cafeteria Culture Alive

By Amanda Albee

July 17, 2026

A blue and white shallow dish filled with fried seafood, two dipping sauces, and lemon wedges next to a glass of white wine

The Freshest Catch in Galveston Is at Katie’s Seafood House

By Amanda Albee

June 9, 2026

A flaky pastry with white icing drizzled atop and strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and mango

Pan de Cada Dia Bakery Brings a Taste of Germany to Brownsville

By Matthew Odam

May 20, 2026

Nine people posed, four sitting, in front of a white building with a neon green sign that reads "Margaret's"

Home Sweet Home Cooking at Margaret’s in Marfa

By Laurel Miller

May 5, 2026

Two hands holding a blue bowl filled with noodles and scallions topped by an egg yolk

Cosmo’s in Dallas Secretly Harbors Some of Texas’ Best Vietnamese Food

By Matthew Odam

April 21, 2026

A man in blue overalls and a Detroit Tigers trucker cap squats in a garden while holding a metal bowl

Chef-Grown Gardens Enhance the Experience at These Texas Restaurants

By Amanda Albee

March 6, 2026

A man in a black apron, a red cap, and black gloves holds a tray of sausage under a flag that reads "Redbird BBQ."

On the Gulf Coast Boudin Trail

By Matthew Odam

January 29, 2026

Three people at the front of a bakery

Le Bon Temps Is a NOLA-Inspired Oasis in Dallas

By Chris Hughes

January 27, 2026

A pizza covered in toppings sits on a table.

Retro Pizza Parlors Are the Toast of Texas

By Amanda Albee

December 16, 2025

Savor Scandinavia at the Wooden Spoon in Plano

By Chris Hughes

December 8, 2025

The Hotel Ritchey Is Alpine’s Favorite Spot to Blow Off Steam

By Daniel Modlin

November 18, 2025

East Meets South Texas at Best Quality Daughter in San Antonio

By Chris Hughes

October 15, 2025

Houston Restaurants Are a Beacon for Diwali Fests

By Amanda Albee

October 9, 2025

A woman in a dress smiling and holding a sunburst acoustic guitar

Dallas’ Be Home Soon Composes Dishes that Really Sing

By Amy McCarthy

September 16, 2025

Marfa’s Bordo Is West Texas’ Latest Bread Winner

By Daniel Modlin

August 25, 2025

A white adobe building with a barbecue smoker in front of it

Café Piro Preserves Indigenous Traditions with Every Dish

By Amanda Albee

August 5, 2025

White, gray and yellow oyster shells

Gulf Coast Oysters Are Making Waves in Texas Restaurants

By Matthew Odam

June 26, 2025

Fung’s Kitchen Pioneered Houston’s Cantonese Scene

By Melissa Hung

June 5, 2025

20 Timeless Texas Coastal Dives to Visit Now

May 27, 2025

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Bakery

By Matthew Odam

April 15, 2025

A person uses silver tongs to place edible flowers on an orange carrot on a shell-shaped dish

Get a Taste of Texas at Pullman Market in San Antonio

By Chris Hughes

April 4, 2025

A man wearing a colorful shirt poses in front of green plants

There’s Magic in the Water at Ishtia in Kemah

By Amanda Albee

March 20, 2025

Houston’s Global Sandwich Scene from A-Z

By Megha McSwain

March 7, 2025

The Texas Rice Farmers Wading Into Crawfish Territory

By Lauren McDowell

February 25, 2025

A man wearing a red baseball cap laughs and smiles as he holds a large steaming pot of crawfish

This Massive Viet-Cajun Crawfish Boil Is a Religious Experience

By Melissa Hung

February 25, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Crawfish Season in Houston

By Lauren McDowell

February 25, 2025

Two women sit and smile on a bench with.a white dog in a blue bandana standing between them.

Street Dog Cafe in Waco Is On a Heartfelt Mission

By Amanda Albee

February 6, 2025

A fork with a bite of chicken sits atop a platter of golden chicken fried steak covered in gravy with a blue blackdrop.

Texas Restaurants Making Chicken-Fried Steak With a Twist

By Jenna Wilson

October 17, 2024

A woman sits at a bar in front of a black-and-white portrait of a scary face

Hooper’s Invites You to a Killer Meal

By Chris O’Connell

September 30, 2024

The Rio Grande Valley Is Texas’ Greatest Culinary Secret

By Ryan Cantu

September 2, 2024

An overhead view of a chile in a white sauce with red pomegranate seeds. The food is plated on a blue plate on a blue and white checkered table

Nana’s Taqueria Brings Chiles en Nogada to the RGV

By Amanda Albee

August 28, 2024

Seabrook Chef Aaron Davis’ Unique Take on Creole Cuisine

By Matthew Odam

June 28, 2024

These Red Shrimp Are Gulf Coast Royalty

By Paula Forbes

June 14, 2024

An overhead view of plates of food, one large with several toppings and bright vegetables

Pass the Bugs, Please!

By Julia Jones

April 2, 2024

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