Hugo’s

Hugo Ortega's stylish, perpetually packed hacienda serves the best Mex-Mex in town.

Doris Metropolitan

This steakhouse is as posh as its food is imaginative.

Caracol

Serving inspired Mexican coastal cuisine, Caracol is a sparkling star in chef Hugo Ortega’s magnificent lineup.

Roka Akor

High-end sushi and fancy beef in a contemporary River Oaks setting.

Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen

Sleek and modern, Ngon specializes in dishes from the Hanoi region.

Town Hearth

A tongue-in-cheek Vegas vibe sets the scene for over-the-top steaks and tater tot poutine.

Lucky’s Hot Chicken

Tenders and wings are the things, ranging in heat from barely there (Kinda Lucky) to killer (Best of Luck).

Kau Ba

"Viejun" cuisine with acclaimed chef Nikki Tran.

Cuchara

A cheerful Mexican spot deep in the heart of Montrose.

Lounge Here

This jewel-box venue brings a dash of cozy yet sophisticated glamour to Casa Linda.

Kessler Baking Studio

A semifinalist for a James Beard Award, this bakery is laser-focused on sweet treats.

Elm & Good

Graham Dodds brings a fancy farm-to-table flair to the new Kimpton Pittman hotel.

Neighborhood Sushi

The McGuire Moorman team brings cool sushi to hot South Congress.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

This Austinite gets an enthusiastic Aggie welcome.

Savage Goods

Part bakery, part cafe, part wine bar, strategically situated along the streetcar line.

Lonestar Sausage & BBQ

Dozier’s BBQ & Meat Market

Lee’s Pharmacy

A cheeseburger from the soda fountain will cure whatever ails you.

Container Taco Factory

Part art piece, part taqueria, part juice bar, and entirely cool.

Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen

It's a food truck, but this Cajun cooking is worth eating with plastic utensils.

Delia’s

Steaming-hot, foil-wrapped tamales from a Rio Grande Valley institution.

Kin Dee Thai Cuisine

This polished Heights spot is named for the Thai phrase “eat well,” and indeed you will.

Something Different Grill

Fast food but different.

Bakery Lorraine at the Medical Center

Sweet and savory in the Med Center.

Sichuan House

This is serious Sichuan.

Lil Thai House

Fresh, delicious, and unquestionably authentic.

The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation

The restaurant that made tacos al carbón famous in Houston in the seventies is still going strong.

Royal China

Royal China offers Mandarin, Sichuan, and Shanghai dishes, but it is rightfully beloved for its handmade noodles and dumplings.

Smoke-A-Holics BBQ

This marvel in Morningside Heights blends smokehouse and soul food.

Neighborhood Services

This beloved Dallas spot is still going strong in its second decade.

El Vecino

El Vecino’s popular “True Tex Mex” menu showcases traditional favorites and artful updates.

Ardovino’s Pizza

Comfortable pizza parlor in a venerable El Paso neighborhood.

Jack Allen’s Kitchen

This popular West Austin spot is family friendly and approachable.

Café Mayapán

Mexican food with a mission.

Emmer & Rye

Innovative Emmer & Rye is an oasis of calm on rowdy Rainey Street.

Leona General Store

Once you stop in for a ribeye or fried catfish, you’ll never again sail past this small town.

Peached Tortilla

A Texas cafe with cool furniture, a hip clientele, and a modern Asian fusion menu.

Foreign & Domestic

Serving beguiling nose-to-tail dinners for a decade.

J Leonardi’s Barbeque

Ellerbe Fine Foods

Local products star in elegant dishes served with sides of Southern charm.

Brix Barbecue

Sam’s Bar-B-Que

Vaquero’s Texas Bar-B-Q

Primo’s MX Kitchen & Lounge

An old Uptown fave returns with a new gloss.

The Heritage Table

Farm-to-table heartiness in Frisco.

Enrique Tomás

Pork out at this lively tapas bar from a legendary Spanish ham company.

Thai Jasmine

Casual spot near Hobby for well-prepared Thai classics.

Thai Ocha

Good Thai food in a riverside setting.

Jake’s

An island favorite is back and as good as ever.

Harvey Washbangers

The classic American fare at Harvey Washbangers makes laundry day a little more appealing.