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Texas Foodie Finds: What’s Worth It & What’s Not 🍱 🥘 🍲
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items We’re just two foodies on a mission to explore Texas one bite at a time—sharing our honest thoughts to help you decide where to eat next. We also love to travel, so be sure to check out our other food finds from places we’ve visited along the way!
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This spot is semi new to the area and I’m sooooo happy that they opened up here. They have lunch specials and probably one of the BEST seafood boils I’ve had.
Bag O' Crab
This is TikTok recommended and I will have to say they have some tasty food. It is can only and they’re only open certain hours, but if you’re ever in the FWT Stock Yard area, try this place out.
Joe T. Garcia's
We stumbled upon this 💎 when Joe T Garcia’s was closed. Probably the BEST smoked refried beans and rice I’ve ever had.
Los Asaderos
The most tasty food we’ve had. It has an Asian twist to all their food and the chef really did his thing when he came up with the flavors. Try it out if you’re ever in Saginaw
Eagle's Point Bar & Grill
You already know what they say about Texas BBQ 🍗 This spot has raised its prices, but so glad it’s in the area because their BBQ chicken and ribs are out of this world
Texas Pit BBQ
One of the best food truck spots for Mexican food. Talk about fresh and delicious 😋
La Catrina Food Truck
The BEST and BIGGEST meatballs ever! Reminds me of a place in NY I had went to some years ago. Must try if you’re in this area
Joe's Pizza & Pasta
If you love fusion with a twist, Malai Kitchen at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth is a must-visit!
This Thai and Vietnamese fusion restaurant really surprised us—in the best way. Hubby and I stopped in on a whim, and now it’s officially on our ...
Malai Kitchen
We finally gave Pinas Taco Food Truck in Saginaw, TX a try after living in the area for 5 years. The gentleman who helped us was prompt and polite, which we really appreciated.
The portion sizes were perfect, but honestly, the consomé and ramen were...
PINAS TACOS FOOD TRUCK
We finally gave Tender Smokehouse in Frisco a try. The jalapeño smoked sausage and chopped brisket were both really good—definitely the highlight of the meal and worth coming back for just the meat.
Unfortunately, the sides were a letdown. The potat...
Tender Smokehouse Frisco
They don’t have a storefront, but Coco Croffles is a must-try if you catch them at one of their pop-up events!
We found them at the Texas Street Food Festival in Arlington, TX, and let me tell you, they did not disappoint. Hubby and I tried the Smok...
Coco's Croffles (@cocoscroffles)
We stopped by White Rock Cafe for the first time, and although it was pretty quiet when we arrived (we were the only ones there at first), the experience was great!
I ordered the Sirloin Steak Plate, and hubby went for Biscuits & Gravy with Chic...
White Rock Cafe
As someone who’s actually been to Jamaica, I can honestly say this is the closest to authentic Jamaican food I’ve found here in Texas.
Their Jamaican Beef Patties are so good—perfectly flaky with just the right kick of spice. We usually get their Je...
Roland's Jamaican Chicken - Authentic Caribbean Flavors in Irving, TX
I had the chance to visit Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant in Houston with my cousin and auntie, and let me tell you—it was such a great experience from start to finish.
The staff was incredibly friendly, and it was so special to see them proudly wear...
Blue Nile
I had the chance to check out Adulis Bar & Restaurant in Houston with my two best friends, and it was such a vibe.
The Ethiopian tea alone was worth the stop—they served it in the cutest little tea sets, and it was so warm, comforting, and flavo...
Adulis Bar & Restaurant - 5800 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas
We’ve been to The Rolling Roosters before — it’s one of those spots we try to stop at whenever we’re in Austin. This time, we placed a to-go order on our way to San Antonio. The gentleman who helped us was kind and attentive, answering our questions ...
The Rolling Rooster Austin, TX 🔥
Located at the 1604 Cantina Food Truck Park, Flama Azul is a hidden gem I stumbled upon while scrolling TikTok—and let me just say, it’s bomb. Seriously, if you’re ever in San Antonio, forget the overpriced food on the Riverwalk and put this place on...
Flama Azul Brazilian Churrasco - MUST Try Brazilian Food Truck in San Antonio, TX 🤤
Biscoff Cheesecake from Jackie’s Sweet Delights
Located inside the 1604 Cantina Food Truck Park at 1850 TX-1604 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78245, this Biscoff Cheesecake from Jackie’s Sweet Delights was the perfect birthday cake for my birthday trip this...
1604 Cantina Food Truck Park - Biscoff Cheesecake from Jackie’s Sweet Delights
If you’re ever in San Antonio, put this one on your foodie list!
Another spot we tried during my birthday weekend, and this one came straight from a TikTok recommendation.
I saw some people online saying it’s overpriced, but honestly? They must ha...
TX Front Yard BBQ - San Antonio, TX BEST Turkey Leg
I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, my first experience was disappointing. I ordered through DoorDash after seeing good Google reviews, but I now suspect many reviewers may not have had authentic Lao/Thai food. As an Asian woman wh...
Zaap Kitchen Lao & Thai Street Eats-WESTBEND