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Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe ($$)
(2270 ratings)

2520 Montrose Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-4976
www.nikonikos.com
  • Baby Lamb Shank
    family and fan favorite; oven roasted with olive oil, oregano, garlic & lemon. Greek salad, pita bread & tzatziki sauce on the side; looks good
  • Loukoumades
    Greek honey balls; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2270 ratings
opened in 1977; long lines
Noble Sandwich: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Noble Sandwich [CLOSED]See Noble Sandwich Video ($$)
(513 ratings)

4805 Burnet Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 666-5124
  • Knuckle Sandwich
    sliced roast beef re-heated in oven w/ carmelized onions, cheddar cheese & au jus, served on homemade bread dipped in au jus & a spread of "knuckle sauce" (horseradish-based); looks good!
  • Smoked Duck Pastrami
    a top seller; duck smoked for 6 hrs; shredded & served w/ Russian dressing & rye pickles all on homemade wheat or white bread; looks good
  • The Noble Pig
    spicy ham, pulled pork, provolone & bacon served on homemade bread w/ housemade mustard & mayo; looks good
4.0 out of 5
513 ratings
[CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); opened in 2010; serve breakfast & lunch only; disco ball in kitchen; "everything you guys do...the time you take, the energy, the attitude, the dedication...tying it all together and making outstanding artisan sandwiches--that's what Triple-D's all about"-Guy Fieri
Nora Restaurant and Bar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nora Restaurant and Bar ($$)
(368 ratings)

205 N Bishop Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 828-0095
www.noradallas.com
  • Braised Lamb Shank
    slow cooked in tomato, garlic, onion & savory spices, served w/ side salad & small portion of saffron rice
  • Kofta Chalao
    Afghan meatballs simmered in fresh spices, garlic, onion & dried plum, served w/ white rice; looks good
4.0 out of 5
368 ratings
serving Afghan gourmet/comfort cuisine; named after daughter Nora
Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Pepe's & Mito's Mexican CafeSee Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe Video ($$)
(635 ratings)

2911 Elm St Map It!
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-1901
www.pepesandmitos.com
  • Caldo de Albondiga Soup
    "meatball soup"; omelet-like patties filled w/ mix of carrots, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, mild peppers & ground beef in a seasoned broth
  • Tacos Nortenos
    four mini corn tortilla tacos loaded w/ fajita steak tips sauteed w/ pico de gallo & chipotle wine sauce, served w/ rice, beans & chopped cilantro & onions; looks good
  • Beef Guiso
    beef tips sautéed w/ onions, potatoes & mild peppers in stewed tomato sauce; served w/ rice, beans & flour tortillas
4.0 out of 5
635 ratings
est. 1994; family owned, unique "Mex-Tex" taqueria
Pieous: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Pieous ($$)
(1234 ratings)

166 Hargraves Dr Map It!
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 394-7041
  • Caramel Roll
    81-layered croissant-like crisp outside & gooey inside; looks good!
  • Pastrami Sandwich
    cured for 20 days, smoked for 10-13 hrs & then piled high on house-made sour dough bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1234 ratings
"simply devoted to great food"; serving high-end chef-driven food; pizza, pastrami, bakery/desserts; Other Recipes: Caramel Sauce
Red Lion British Pub: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Red Lion British Pub ($$)
(766 ratings)

2316 S Shepherd Dr Map It!
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 529-8390
www.redlionhouston.com
  • Chicken Tandoori Quesadillas
    chicken baked w/ Tandoori spices, glazed w/ sweet chili sauce then topped w/ mozzarella, pickled onions & peppers
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
    chicken bites in tomato-based creamy sauce; served w/ aged Basmati rice & naan; available for lunch only; looks good
  • Shepherd's Pie
    lamb-based stew topped w/ mashed potatoes & shredded cheese
4.0 out of 5
766 ratings
neighborhood British pub w/ traditional British & Asian-Indian twist on pub food
Rulis' International Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Rulis' International Kitchen ($$)
(128 ratings)

4176 N Mesa St Map It!
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 313-4806
rulisik.com
  • Oxtail Tostada
    oxtail braised 8 hours w/ veggies, peppers & spices, plus bean puree, salsa verde, lettuce, pico de gallo & pickled cabbage, on a crunchy tortilla; "a postcard from Flavortown!...creamy & tender!" -Guy Fieri
  • Pasta Chihuahua
    linguine tossed w/ steak & chipotle hot links in chunky tomato sauce simmered w/ chorizo, peppers & Mexican spices, topped w/ queso fresco; "one of a kind!" -Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
128 ratings
est. 2008; fusion restaurant w/ a diverse menu inspired by various cuisines & cultures
T-Bone Tom's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
T-Bone Tom'sSee T-Bone Tom's Video ($$)
(844 ratings)

707 Hwy 146 Map It!
Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 334-2133
www.tbonetoms.com
  • Armadillo Eggs
    deep-fried jalapeno stuffed w/ pulled smoked brisket; "killer!"; looks good
  • Rib Eye Steak
    top seller; marinated overnight
  • T-Bone Tom's Sausage
    homemade; juicy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
844 ratings
opened in 1973
Tutta's Pizza: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tutta's Pizza [CLOSED] ($$)
(279 ratings)

1701 N Market St Map It!
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 997-4909
  • Chipper (Pizza)
    roasted chicken breast, bacon, mozzarella cheese & Tutta's signature BBQ sauce, topped w/ house-made BBQ chips & a drizzle of BBQ ranch; looks good
  • Texan (Pizza)
    thin-crust pizza w/ smoked chopped brisket, sliced provolone cheese, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced red onions & Tutta's signature BBQ sauce
4.0 out of 5
279 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2012; pizza joint serving up some of the best craft beers in Dallas & Texas, cocktails you won't find anywhere else & live music
Twisted Root Burger Co: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Twisted Root Burger Co ($$)
(1438 ratings)

2615 Commerce St Map It!
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-7668
www.twistedrootburgerco.c...
  • "Big Tex" Burger
    w/ cheddar, guacamole, fried onion strings & chipotle sauce
  • "Le Wagyu" Burger
    dijon crusted Texas wagyu beef w/ thyme caramelized onions; topped w/ gruyere cheese
  • Fat Elvis Shake
    12 oz vanilla custard w/ spread of peanut butter, dark chocolate & banana; served w/ sliced banana & peanut & bacon mixture
4.0 out of 5
1438 ratings
est 2006; expanded to 17 locations; several temporary closures
Whistle Britches: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Whistle Britches ($$)
(1664 ratings)

6110 Frankford Rd Map It!
Dallas, TX 75252
(972) 590-8991
whistlebritcheschicken.co...
  • Chicken n' Waffles
    Belgium waffle, four crispy chicken tenders, jalapeno cane syrup, honey butter; looks good
  • Hot Dang Sandwich
    Nashville-style hot crispy chicken, toasted white bread, dilly ranch, bread n' butters
4.0 out of 5
1664 ratings
est. 2016; "we're all about chicken"
Bob's Taco Station: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bob's Taco StationSee Bob's Taco Station Video ($)
(338 ratings)

1901 Ave H Map It!
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(281) 232-8555
www.bobstacos.com
  • Carne Guisada Tacos
    beef tips tacos; looks good
  • Bob's Snowballs
    "New Orleans style" (flavor shaved ice); lots of flavors; Guy got Dreamsicle...looks good
  • Pork Tamale
3.5 out of 5
338 ratings
started by selling snowballs (flavored shaved ice) in abandoned gas station in 1991 and eventually expanded the menu; everything made from scratch
Bun 'N' Barrel: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bun 'N' Barrel [CLOSED]See Bun 'N' Barrel Video ($)
(213 ratings)

1150 Austin Hwy Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78288
(210) 828-2820
  • Brisket Sandwich
    brined for 24-hrs and then smoked in oak & mesquite for 14-hrs; comes w/ spicy BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Spicy Thai Burger
    Thai pepper, garlic mixed in w/ meat; comes w/ cheese, Japanese mayo and sliced avocado
3.5 out of 5
213 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1950; blend of nostalgic past and budding future décor; drive-in
Cafe Pita +: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cafe Pita + [CLOSED]See Cafe Pita + Video ($)
(429 ratings)

10852 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 953-7237
  • Cevap Sandwich
    ground beef mixed w/ spices in a sausage link-style & served on homemade lepinja (Bosnian bread); served w/ fresh onions & kajmak
  • Pirjan
    lamb shank, potatoes, eggplant & zucchini slowly roasted in a clay pot,served w/ basmati rice, kajmak & homemade lepinja (Bosnian bread)
  • Pljeskavica Sandwich
    like a burger stuffed w/ cheese & mushroom & served on homemade lepinja (Bosnian bread); looks good
3.5 out of 5
429 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2007; Bosnian cuisine; Other Recipes: Poached Apple -Tufahia
Chef Point Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Chef Point Cafe [CLOSED]See Chef Point Cafe Video ($$)
(1285 ratings)

5901 Watauga Rd Map It!
Watauga, TX 76148
(817) 656-0080
  • Bread Pudding
    made fresh daily & smothered in housemade hot cognac sauce; looks good
  • Duck a l'Orange
    called "Maple Leaf Duck" on menu; half duck slowly roasted, served over angel hair pasta & topped w/ housemade orange sauce; check for availability
3.5 out of 5
1285 ratings
[CLOSED]; fine dining restaurant located inside a gas station; tried to open restaurant, but bank wouldn't provide loan...so they got an easier-to-get loan for a gas station...and then opened the restaurant on the side; Other Recipes: Blackened Stuffed Pork Chops
Chop House Burgers: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Chop House Burgers [CLOSED]See Chop House Burgers Video ($$)
(108 ratings)

2230 W Park Row Map It!
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 459-3700
  • 10 Pepper Burger
    mixture of jalapenos, habaneros, Anaheim, New Mexico, de Arbol, red and green bells, poblanos, anchos and crushed red peppers; topped w/ pepperjack & served w/ Tabasco mayo
  • Big 'ole Bowl of Gumbo
    house made and served w/ rice & French bread; made w/ Earl Campbell sausage, crabmeat & crawfish; looks good
  • Chop House Burger
    patty is mix of cooked beef brisket & raw ground beef; char grilled & topped w/ house made steak sauce, apple wood bacon & smoked cheddar cheese; served on butter toasted bun; looks good
3.5 out of 5
108 ratings
[CLOSED]; owner/chef worked in fine dining for 25 years; Earl Campbell (NFL running back) made guest appearance; moved from original airing location (1700 W Park Row Dr)
Counter Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Counter Cafe [CLOSED]See Counter Cafe Video ($$)
(603 ratings)

626 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 708-8800
  • Counter Chicken Burger
    hand-ground all natural curry seasoned chicken burger; topped w/ organic bibb lettuce, vine ripened tomatoes, red onion on wheat bun
  • Grilled Texas Quail
    Hill Country quail grilled served w/ biscuit, poached eggs & hash browns
3.5 out of 5
603 ratings
[CLOSED]; tiny diner: 26 seats in 700 sq ft space; Jimmie Vaughan (musician) made guest appearance eating at counter; Other Recipes: Homemade Biscuits
Cuchara Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cuchara Restaurant ($$)
(1015 ratings)

214 Fairview St Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-0000
www.cuchararestaurant.com
  • Four-Corner Tortillas
    house made corn tortilla w/ each quarter is a different color/flavor
  • Tacos Chelo
    crunchy potato taquitos covered in a very spicy green salsa w/ raw onions & cotija cheese; "Top 10 best tacos I've ever had. Wow!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Tacos Crujientes de Jamaica
    Hibiscus flower & cream crunchy tacos in homemade flour tortilla; w/ house made salsa
3.5 out of 5
1015 ratings
since 2012; authentic Mexico City bistro located in 1940s brick building w/ eye-catching playful murals
Green Mesquite BBQ & More: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Green Mesquite BBQ & MoreSee Green Mesquite BBQ & More Video ($$)
(707 ratings)

1400 Barton Springs Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 479-0485
www.greenmesquite.net
  • Chicken Fried Steak
    topped w/ gravy
  • Pork Ribs
  • Wings
    sauced, smoked then deep-fried
3.5 out of 5
707 ratings
smoked in green mesquite; outdoor seating w/ green picnic tables; Kansas City-style BBQ sauce; Other Recipes: Beans
Hullabaloo Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hullabaloo DinerSee Hullabaloo Diner Video ($$)
(292 ratings)

15045 Fm 2154 Rd Map It!
Wellborn, TX 77845
(979) 690-3002
www.hullabaloodiner.com
3.5 out of 5
292 ratings
1940s NY diner shipped out & restored in TX; Other Recipes: Roman Sausage Sandwich
Louie's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Louie'sSee Louie's Video ($$)
(395 ratings)

1839 N Henderson Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 826-0505
  • "The Don" (Burger)
    top selling burger; freshly ground Angus basted & grilled; served w/ bacon, Swiss cheese, grilled onions & jalapenos
  • Mulligatawny Soup
    Indian-inspired soup w/ lamb, curry, potatoes, peas, apples carrots in tomato base
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; Guy got w/ sausage, onions, green pepper
3.5 out of 5
395 ratings
"it's a bar-bar" (dive) in the most nondescript building owned & operated by a couple of brothers
Magnolia Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Magnolia CafeSee Magnolia Cafe Video ($)
(1837 ratings)

1920 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
themagnoliacafe.com
  • Blackened Salmon
    "cook burned" (pan-fried w/ flame) on bottom of iron skillet (skillet is turned upside-down...crazy!)
  • Gingerbread Pancakes
    embedded w/ sliced bananas
  • Polenta
    homemade; flatop-fried and topped w/ ragu sauce; looks good
  • Stuffed Red Pepper
    stuffed w/ jambalaya
3.5 out of 5
1837 ratings
opened in 1988; local favorite; large crowds; "Open 24/8" and "Sorry, We're Open"
Texas Pride Barbecue: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Texas Pride Barbecue ($$)
(434 ratings)

2980 E Loop 1604 S Map It!
Adkins, TX 78101
(210) 649-3730
www.texaspridebbq.net
  • Beans
    recommend adding hot & spicy BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Beef Brisket
    top seller; smoked for 12 hours; looks good
3.5 out of 5
434 ratings
opened in 1922; campy decor; rated best place to take out-of-town guests (Express News, 2008)
Weights + Measures: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Weights + MeasuresSee Weights + Measures Video ($$)
(941 ratings)

2808 Caroline St Map It!
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 654-1970
www.weights-measures.com
  • Braised Short Rib Sandwich
    w/ caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, cress, horseradish dijon & gruyere on house rye, served w/ homemade chips & house pickles; "rich, big flavor" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Roasted Carrot Pizza
    w/ soubise, fresno chiles, cilantro, dukka & gruyere; "giving me goosebumps...top 3 most unique pizzas I've ever had!" -Guy Fieri
3.5 out of 5
941 ratings
est. 2014; bakery, restaurant & bar w/ baked goods & American fare, set in a 1950s industrial warehouse
Irma's Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Irma's Restaurant ($$)
(571 ratings)

22 N Chenevert St Map It!
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-0767
irmasoriginal.com
  • Chile Rellenos
    authentic roasted poblano peppers stuffed w/ choice of picadillo beef, chicken or queso fresco (Guy got the beef)
  • Tamale
    w/ hand-made pork roast; looks good
3.0 out of 5
571 ratings
serving Tex-Mex; down the street from Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros); festive decor
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