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FRANKLIN BBQ (Austin)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Exclusive style bbq dining (due to high demand).
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World renowned and by good measure. Wait lists start weeks in advance for this extraordinary BBQ.
Pitmaster classics drip through paper wrapping to unveil state of the art looking barbecue morsels.
TERRY BLack’s BBQ (AUSTIN & DALLAS)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Welcoming family style vibe.
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Char and smoke layered BBQ meats with an everlasting line of carnivorous humans awaiting the mouth watering trays.
Fresh onions and pickles here compliment the meat cuts insanely well.
HOLDOUT BREWING (Austin)•
Cost: $$ Ambiance: Casual outdoor dining, inside options as well.
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Unquestionably Texas options from flaky biscuits and gravy to burgers and salads.
Off the hook brunch options include Japanese pancakes to a french toast style sandwich with ham eggs and jam.
CM SMOKEHOUSE (Austin)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Outdoor picnic seating, pickle ball & more.
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Fresh BBQ cooked to order and brought out to you amongst pickle ball, picnic tables and a full bar.
Family friendly and great place to have a full afternoon.
LAMBERT’S (Austin)
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Cost: $$$ Ambiance: Upscale sit-down BBQ spot with music venue connected up top.
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Live music so good I thought it was on the radio. The food is spectacular here, from salad’s to brisket.
Juicy and delicate on the fork, all the meats here are cooked beyond perfection and the ambiance is nearly romantic.
BANGER’S (Austin - RAINEY ST.)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Large open area dining, inside seating and bar available.
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In the heart of the ever-bustling Rainey Street area Banger’s ambiance is the perfect balance of chaos and calm.
Sausage links galore, spicy, sweet seasonings and a multitude of beers on tap.
MOONSHINE COMFORT & COCKTAILS (Austin)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Energetic ambiance, patio heavy vibe.
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Relaxing brunch location with seafood and southern dishes for the masses.
Definitely one of my favorite fish & crawfish dishes in the city.
StUBBS BBQ (AUSTIN)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Large classic Texas BBQ Joint.
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Silky smooth mac and cheese plus world class bbq sauce sold by the bottle!
Savory bbq flavors drib down brisket and ribs to the silver platters you’re given that replace traditional plates.
LICHA’S CANTINA (AUSTIN - E. 6th St.)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Welcoming family style vibe.
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One of the best smells ever as I walked in here. Spices and fresh tortillas waft from the open air kitchen.
Indoor and outdoor seating plus amazing drinks. You have to get the birria tacos and dunk them a million times.
GABRIELA’S (Austin)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Mom & pop style Mexican restaurant.
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Tex-Mex to the fullest with classics for brunch and mimosa’s that come out with sparklers.
Tacos and guacamole will for certain fill your plates and stomachs.
ROGERS BOYZ FAMILY BBQ (Austin)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: BBQ truck in bustling 6th St. area.
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Local BBQ, their most popular dish is the brisket nachos hands down.
Located in the midst of great bars and opened late for all smokey meat cravings. Catering available.
PECAN LODGE (DALLAS)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Welcoming family style vibe.
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Stellar ribs, sweet and aromatic flavors escape a visible kitchen flooding your senses upon walking in.
Gigantic beef brisket and BBQ options with local beers available as well.
LOTUS SEAFOOD (HOUSTON)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Fast casual dining.
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Boasting magnificent seafood smothered rice dishes and spices for days, you won’t miss here.
With “loud” flavors and stuffed tight styrofoam to go orders, you’ll surely be satisfied!
HAPPIEST HOUR (DALLAS)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Elevated sports bar style dining.
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Lively dining experience boasting burgers made from their own cattle.
Loaded fries and gigantic wings with plenty of drink options to match.
SANGRIA ON THE BURG (SAN ANTONIO)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Family style casual dining.
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Well curated BBQ inside a homey restaurant. BBQ sliders, large tacos ranging from brisket to chicken and more.
Also make sure to try their loaded fries. The cheese was amazing on them.
TRILL BURGERS (Houston)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Casual dining, hip vibe.
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Hip-hop incubator for culture and smash burgers.
Guaranteed taste bud anchor, from regular patties to vegan options.
VELVET TACO (ALL AROUND)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Casual taco restaurant.
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Hoppin’ taco joint with creative inventions across the menu.
Breakfast tacos, burger tacos & fiya nachos!
HEIM BBQ (FORT WORTH)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: BBQ banquet hall vibe.
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A staple in the BBQ game. From home cooking to brick and mortar.
Crowd stopping brisket and flavor pulsing sausage links.
WILLIAMS CHICKEN (FORT WORTH)
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Cost: $ Ambiance: Neighborhood chicken spot.
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A pillar in neighborhood chicken.
Perfectly baked, juicy and salty chicken, fritters and more.
SALSA LIMON (Fort Worth)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Quick & casual dining.
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Football size burritos with contagiously rich flavor.
Horchata worth the line. Quick service daily.
FRESHII (Forth Worth)
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Cost: $ Ambiance: Juice bar.
Refreshing juice and smoothie options.
Simple sandwiches available too.
BUC-CEES (EVERYWHERE)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Gas station, grocery store combo.
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Mandatory stop in Texas. Sprawling gas station grocery store fusion.
Thousands of brisket sandos and pounds of fresh jerky sold daily.
KATA ROBATA (Houston)
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Cost: $$$ Ambiance: Upscale dining.
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Classy experience filled with fresh sushi, lobster mac, wagyu sliders & drinks.
Amazing vibe and ambiance.
BOUDRO’S (SAN ANTONIO)
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Cost: $#$ Ambiance: Upscale casual dining.
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Riverside restaurant with sophisticated steak and seafood options.
Table side guacamole, impressive shrimp and grits.
MIKHUNA (McCAllen)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Fancy feel, casual vibe.
Japanese/Peruvian fusion restaurant.
Astounding ceviche, fried rice, octopus and Brazilian beers. Also try the yucca mash!
Zalat PIZZA (ADDISON)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: It’s a pizza joint bruh.
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A classic Texas pizza joint that is worthy of a try.
They also offer a reaper challenge where one slice is hot as hell but you won’t know til the pie is gone.
BUCK WILD (Austin)
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Cost: $$ Ambiance: Lively bar on 6th St.
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This a drink spot bruh but they got legit like 300 different ones and even make these shakes with liquor.
Definitely worth a stop on sixth street if you're in the mood for a unique experience.
ROPOLLO’S PIZZA (Austin)
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Cost: $ Ambiance: Quick late night pizza.
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Took this pic off 1 or 3 drinks. 6th street, late night pizza. You know the vibes.
Not about to change ya life but when you had a couple 21+ dranks, this your spot! Quick service.
