The 11 Best Restaurants To Eat At In Texas In 2020
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Katie Lawrence
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New year, new opportunity to eat your way around Texas, right? Just in case you need some help crafting a bucket list, here are 11 restaurants you absolutely can’t pass up in 2020:
Cafe Homestead is a rustic eatery featuring classic down-home meals crafted with fresh, real food ingredients. Only the finest grass-fed beef is used in the creation of succulent, mouthwatering burgers. Paired with homemade buns and raw cheese, it's a flavor explosion guaranteed to leave your taste buds begging for more. Additional details here.
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Conveniently located off I-10 between Houston and San Antonio, Schobels has been feeding weary travelers and road-tripping families for decades. Far as the eye can see, buckets full of all your favorite down-home staples look, taste, and smell just like mom used to make. Things like chicken-fried steak, pot roast, and tons of green vegetables are cooked to perfection with flavors reminiscent of childhood Sunday night suppers. More information here.
Here in Adrian, the slogan is "when you're here, you're halfway there." That's because the town is located exactly halfway along historic Route 66, hence the name for this quirky, middle-of-nowhere roadside cafe. Step through the door and travel back in time to the days of Friday night soda fountain hangouts where generous portions of standard diner fare — including pie, of course — are always served with a smile. Additional details here.
Hippie Chic's is part of Seven Bluffs Cabins, a popular summertime destination along the Frio River. Offering tubing, kayaking, live music, and games, the delicious food is just the tip of the iceberg here. If the word "hippie" immediately has you picturing rabbit food, get ready for a pleasant surprise. Real burgers, loaded fries, and tons more mouthwatering concoctions ensure nobody leaves the table hungry. More information here.
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Formerly a chuck wagon, Perini Ranch Steakhouse has been operating out of its brick-and-mortar location since 1983. Steaks range in size from eight to a whopping 22 ounces. Hand-trimmed, rubbed with a secret spice blend, and cooked over red-hot mesquite coals, these juicy slabs of meat will send your taste buds straight to heaven. Additional details here.
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This Fairfield mainstay's roots date back to 1953 when husband and wife Sammy and Doris opened a small BBQ stand. More than a dozen dishes are offered at any given time, but no two days are just alike. Turkey & dressing, chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole are just a few Southern staples that often grace the buffet line. More information here.
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Previously used by Pueblo Indians for religious purposes, this ancient underground chamber has since been converted into a restaurant. Simplicity is key when it comes to the food here, a sentiment dating back to caveman days. Steak dinners are reasonably priced and seem to be the crowd favorite, followed by homemade pizza as a very close second. Additional details here.
Forget about a fancy atmosphere, just give we Texans some good country cookin’ and a waitstaff that’ll make us feel right at home. The meal is family-style, with endless fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, chicken 'n dumplings, biscuits, and peach cobbler delivered straight to your table. Nobody leaves hungry, that's for sure! More information here.
Mary's is the epitome of a hometown, Southern restaurant: small, unassuming, and not the least bit flashy. The Texas-sized chicken-fried steak is cooked to perfection; it's an explosion of flavor and juiciness with every mouthful, and the crust is just crispy enough to balance out the tender meat inside. Additional details here.
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You'll have to wait a while to get in, but patrons have said they'd gladly wait forever if it meant getting to eat a delicious Leona steak again. Your order comes with a scoop of mashed potatoes, a bucket of soft and buttery dinner rolls, and access to a salad bar. One thing's for sure: you'll be too stuffed to get up from the table when you're done. More information here.
This little cafe has been an unwavering fixture in the Texas Hill Country since its establishment in 1929. People come from all over the state to indulge in their pie because it’s simply delicious. From pecan to lemon with mile-high meringue, the options are truly endless. Additional details here.
How many of these iconic restaurants have you been to? Which ones still have yet to be checked off your bucket list? Let us know!
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Featured Addresses
Blue Bonnet Cafe, 211 US-281, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Leona General Store, North Leona Blvd 136, TX-75, Leona, TX 75850, USA
Mary's Cafe, 119 Grant Ave, Strawn, TX 76475, USA
23220 FM170, Terlingua, TX 79852, USA
3002 FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508, USA
Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA
Pickett House, 157 Private Rd 6000, Woodville, TX 75979, USA
608 Dry Creek Rd, Waco, TX 76705, USA
390 Interstate 45 Frontage Road, Fairfield, TX 75840, USA
2020 Milam St #3102, Columbus, TX 78934, USA
721 River Rd, Concan, TX 78838, USA
305 W Historic Rte 66, Adrian, TX 79001, USA