Restaurants in Texas

Discover 19 unusual restaurants in Texas.

Soy Pinoy

Two James Beard Award-winning chefs are putting their own spin on Filipino favorites in a food market stall.

Phat Eatery

Venture from downtown Houston to the suburb of Katy for stellar Malaysian food.

Christie's Seafood & Steak

At Houston’s longest-running restaurant, find a classic oyster stew beloved by a former U.S. President.

Molina's Cantina

Houston’s oldest continuously-operating Tex-Mex restaurant has been a community hub since 1941.

Burns Original BBQ

Look no further than this local institution for the best East Texas–style barbecue.

Cajun Kitchen

Viet-Cajun is a true hybrid cuisine that evolved in Houston and at this Asiatown mainstay, there’s more to it than just crawfish.

Himalaya Restaurant

This South-by-South-Asian restaurant serves up Indian-spiced Southern fried chicken and a Desi-style pastrami.

Kim Son

Some of the best Chinese-Vietnamese fusion can be found at outposts of this homegrown empire.

House of Bowls

Cantonese comfort food is on the menu at this Asiatown mainstay.

United Sisters

West African flavors shine at this unassuming strip mall spot in southwest Houston.

Whip In

This convenience store-turned-brewpub serves up inventive Indian cuisine and a wide selection of beers.

Fort Worth, Texas

Billy Bob’s Texas

The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.

Momo Spot

Exceptional Nepalese food can be found in a Texas gas station.

The Sentinel

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

Permanently Closed

Chef Point Bar & Restaurant

High-end dining has a home in this former gas station.

Round Rock, Texas

High Country Market Bistro & GastroPub

This gas station offers wine tastings and craft beer.