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Seven categories, each with its own list of local favourites.
Barbecue
Brisket, ribs and smoke
See the picks →Mexican
Tacos, barbacoa and moles
See the picks →Tex-Mex
Puffy tacos and enchiladas
See the picks →Seafood Boils
Crawfish, crab and Cajun spice
See the picks →Chinese
Dim sum to roast duck
See the picks →Pizza
Neapolitan to party-size pies
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Bowls of slow-simmered broth
See the picks →A few local favourites
A sample from our lists, chosen by our editors. Every listing is free — nobody pays to be here.
Pinkerton's Barbecue
107 W Houston St (Downtown)
Downtown barbecue house serving smoked meats, sandwiches and sides.
Ray's Drive Inn
822 SW 19th St (West Side)
Family-friendly drive-in billed as the home of the original puffy taco.
SAT 3 Asian Seafood – South Side
7835 I-35 Access Rd (South Side)
Seafood boils alongside Asian dishes on the South Side.
Big Lou's Pizza
2048 S W.W. White Rd (East Side)
Pizzeria known for oversized pies, plus subs and pastas.
Duck & Dumpling
3003 Thousand Oaks Dr (North)
Modern Chinese spot for Peking duck, dumplings and bao.
Mi Tierra Café y Panadería
218 Produce Row (Market Square)
Long-running café and panadería in Market Square.
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