Most Iconic Dish in Dallas?

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Cu77eR@reddit

yoohoo yehaw at single or double wide, Lakewood landing corndog. the burger at adairs saloon

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_ze@reddit

I recognize the culture in you. Respect.

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Cu77eR@reddit

I almost felt dirty like im revealing well kept secrets so im kinda glad were down low in the replys lol.

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_ze@reddit

I appreciate that as well and will continue to check back on this thread and change my upvote to a downvote, as needed.

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PumpkinCarvingisFun@reddit

So there is a big difference between best dish to try when they are in town and "iconically dallas". Which are you really looking for?

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Corgisarethebest123@reddit (OP)

Best dish to try when they are in town.

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PumpkinCarvingisFun@reddit

Please update if you end up trying the suggestions I provided!

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PumpkinCarvingisFun@reddit

I'll give you a few in no particular order, but this is a very solid list:

Short rib phodilla with spicy broth at Chris and Jon.
Garlic Noodles and a Banh Boa at Mot Hai Ba (really most of their menu is incredible).
Doda Burger at Doda Burger.
Brisket Hoagie at The Meat Shop.
Wagyu Toro at Naminohana (Fantastic handroll place, their whole menu is incredible).
Crispy Duck Noodle Soup at Khao Horm Thai.
Grinder Sandwich at Georgie's Butcher Shop.
Brisket from Terry Blacks.

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SBTHorn@reddit

Absolutely, and you can get a solid margarita along with it!

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Jiola09@reddit

Also Javiers cigar bar is a Dallas must see!

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privilegelog@reddit

Crazy I had to scroll this far for this. Absolutely correct.

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Electrical_Long_4222@reddit

Stuffed Leeks at Mot Hai Ba.

Not only the best thing I've ever eaten in Dallas, but realistically one of the top 5 things I've ever eaten anywhere.

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j_husk@reddit

Just looked it up - sounds great. Added to my list to try.

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Electrical_Long_4222@reddit

They've blown up in the last few months and getting a reservation can be tough. They'll have late night slots open most weekdays though.

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What’s happened in the last few months? Mot Hai Ba has been around for a while and I feel like it’s always been a tough reservation although we haven’t been out in a long time. Or maybe I’m showing my age since it’s still a “hot spot” in my mind .

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Electrical_Long_4222@reddit

We're regulars and noticed the change early in the year. We've asked a few of the staff and they noticed it too, but couldn't point to any one thing driving the uptick in popularity.

At our last visit a couple of weeks ago our favorite waiter told us that 65% of their reservations were coming from first-timers which is wild. I'm very happy for them.

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Intelligent_Shift250@reddit

My son showed me the leeks on IG and I’m so gonna try them.

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Responsible-File3008@reddit

yissssss

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ApprehensiveAnswer5@reddit

We gotta go back in time for the burger at The Grape or the queso at Cuba Libre, lol.

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lordb4@reddit

Hadn't thought of Cuba Libre in years. Miss that place.

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FrankDr3bin@reddit

same and man, do I miss it more than ever now.

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ApprehensiveAnswer5@reddit

I think about the queso every time I feel like grabbing queso somewhere lol.

My husband is a chef, he has the old CL recipe from a cook who used to work in that kitchen, and he makes a great queso but it’s not THE queso.

I’m ridiculous hahah

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emilier98@reddit

I miss that place too….the plantain chips with the dipping sauces. I would devour those like they were my last meal.

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Agreeable-Training-6@reddit

Filet Canteflas at Javiers

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Fit-Lengthiness-7396@reddit

Tupy Taco from Tupinamba

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Bear_Magnus@reddit

Most Iconic to Dallas? Probably a frozen margarita.

Most memorable for someone out of town? Probably one of our top BBQ spots, a Jimmy's sandwich, or starship bagel in my opinion. It also very much depends on what part of Dallas they are visiting.

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Still_Detail_4285@reddit

Tough to recommend an Italian sandwich or bagel when other cities have a long history with those foods.

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Bear_Magnus@reddit

Starship Bagel was a finalist for the James beard award (the American food award) for best national bakery last year. They consistently win national awards at bagel competitions.

Jimmy's has been there for 60 years. I think that's enough of a 'long history'.

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dorisday1961@reddit

Is sandwich place just called Jimmy’s?

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Suitable_Cycle4216@reddit

You HAVE to get the Italian stallion

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larue708@reddit

Jimmy's Food Store

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Responsible-File3008@reddit

Schmear of the Year!

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Suitable_Cycle4216@reddit

Gloria’s bean dip

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AccordingFox9168@reddit

Javier’s - Filet Cantinflas. Bob’s - Cajun Blackened Ribeye (not on the menu) Maple Motor - Cheeseburger Pink. Nonna - White Clam Pizza Louie’s- Pizza Katie Trail - Cheeseburger and Fries Snuffers - Spicy battered chicken strips and cheese fries Mia’s - Brisket Tacos Jimmy’s Food - Cuban Wabi House - Spicy Miso Bubba’s - Fried Tenders Baby Back Shak - Boudain / Boudin Al Biernet’s - Buffalo Filet La Salsa Verde - every taco on the menu Meat Shop - Brisket Hoagie Kuby’s - Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Royal China - Dan Dan Noodles

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StRemedius@reddit

Oh, that's EASY. Take them to the Maple Leaf Diner at LBJ and Preston and have them try the chicken-fried-steak poutine. I'm usually not fond of chicken-fried steak, but this is truly impressive. (My only caveat is that this is best eaten before a long road trip or before a big workout later in the morning, because boy howdy will you need to work it off. That's why I usually get it for my birthday.)

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Brapmatic@reddit

RIP The Grape’s Cheeseburger

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GildedPistachio@reddit

That mushroom bisque too 🤌

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Jiola09@reddit

OMG, how did I forget about The Grape?? 😭😭😭

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viazcon78@reddit

Their creme brûlée was the best I’ve ever had. I miss The Grape.

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Still_Detail_4285@reddit

I still think about the Grape at least once a week.

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Temporary-Round653@reddit

There are a lot that come to mind, but definitely the Cubano sandwich from Bella Flan in Richardson! To die for!

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kitsunegoon@reddit

Brisket from Cattleack

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Temporary-Round653@reddit

Definitely! Everything at Cattleack is so good! Best brisket, burnt ends and potato salad I've ever had.

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floofenthusiast@reddit

It’s insane to me how anyone can have a barbecue conversation in Dallas and recommend fucking Terry Blacks when Cattleack exists

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CryptoBasicBrent@reddit

I mean they're only open for like 5 seconds compared to Terry blacks, and Terry Blacks has better Turkey. Terry blacks is also across the street from Pecan Lodge so how do you not just recommend that?

The truth is just about all of the good BBQ spots in Texas are above a 9 out of 10. You're just arguing whether they're a 9.4 or a 9.6.

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Chemical_Support4748@reddit

Lol nah

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Thetrufflehunter@reddit

Where do you come down on hutchin's?

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floofenthusiast@reddit

I say this without going to Goldees, Hurtado, or Lockhart yet so keep that in mind. But as of now, Cattleack, Hutchins, Pecan Lodge, Sammy’s, Terry Black’s, Hard8, Oak’d is my ranking in order. (I will give TB’s a bit of grace as I have only just realized that I’ve only had it when my office orders it for luncheons so it may not have been the freshest and I will make it a point to have it in house)

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kitsunegoon@reddit

I like this ranking

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TheFeedMachine@reddit

Cattleack is open 3 days a week, Wednesday through Friday. Cattleack is lunch only. Cattleack is in Farmer's Branch. Terry Black's is open 7 days a week. Terry Black's is open for lunch and dinner. Terry Black's is in Deep Ellum.

If someone is visiting from out of town, Terry Black's is the best option to give them. If they ask for the best barbecue, you give give them Cattleack or Goldees or Hutchins or whatever. A generic tourist who hasn't had high end Texas barbecue will love it just as much and it will be much more convenient for them.

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Responsible-File3008@reddit

Fair point, but also Terry Blacks is a chain. The original is from Austin. Cattleack is better and is “ours”

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Fiss@reddit

The problem is it’s 20x easier to get Terry Blacks than it is to get cattleack. Terry blacks is 90% as good and 20x easier to just go and get it any day, any time

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Codee33@reddit

I love the brisket, but I like the ribs even more. Love Cattleacks! Wish BBQ wasn’t expensive so I could more often then I do.

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dorisday1961@reddit

All bbq so expensive! I don’t live near dfw anymore and live in nw Houston but my Gawd!!

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Codee33@reddit

Exactly my point… it’s not a dog at Cattleack specifically, it just kinda sucks that BBQ in general is expensive.

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soonerfreak@reddit

And a piece of crack cake.

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blade_runner2050@reddit

Las Palmas fajitas

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Dynamic_Duo_215@reddit

I like the city of Dallas but the food is not good. Im from Philly and really just be eating to survive. SMMFH

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throwredditoraway@reddit

Sorry this has to be a troll because what food are we lacking in DFW that Philly has or does so much better?

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Dynamic_Duo_215@reddit

Give me some suggestions

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TheFifthPhoenix@reddit

Tbf I could imagine they do cheesesteaks better than us, but besides that…

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PigeonPegleg@reddit

From Philly too. Troll for sure. Food scene here is great.

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Dynamic_Duo_215@reddit

Definitely some of the worst pizza ever. Soul food is hit or miss. BBQ and seafood 👍🏾 Jamaican food is hit or miss.

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TheFifthPhoenix@reddit

Has to be one of the worst takes I’ve ever heard

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Acrobatic_Report9055@reddit

Cheeseburger. In East Dallas, it’s Kellers or The Dairy-Ette for iconic/old school. Goodfriend or Burger Schmurger for a modern take.

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youpizzashit@reddit

only the kellers on nw highway though. the one on garland doesn’t taste the same and also the drive-in aspect of the nw highway location with a corona really adds to it.

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Acrobatic_Report9055@reddit

Yeah. For sure. Dairy-Ette is also hit or miss. They’re just classic spots. Dairy-Ette still makes their own root beer. It’s an experience.

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Chemical_Support4748@reddit

Idk.. Keller's kinda went down hill.

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emilier98@reddit

Can’t forget Hunky’s on Cedar Springs.

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Chemical_Support4748@reddit

Mcds... It's really terrible

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Intelligent_Shift250@reddit

Chicken Fried Steak from Celebration.

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h-ak@reddit

Uchi - fried milk

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Corgisarethebest123@reddit (OP)

Uchi is from Austin :/

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Responsible-File3008@reddit

So is Terry blacks but everyone’s throwing that out.

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Corgisarethebest123@reddit (OP)

Uchi has 16 locations around the country. Terry Black’s has 5 locations only in Texas.

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3F_ATX@reddit

Campisi’s (Egyptian Pizza) slice

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PumpkinCarvingisFun@reddit

Their food is absolute trash.

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xoxo_angelica@reddit

place may be iconic as far as notoriety and deep roots in dallas but almost every one regards it as being absolute shit (including myself). their food tastes and smells like mildew

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Henniferloooopez@reddit

Amen. The food is absolutely terrible

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TakingSorryUsername@reddit

Mob

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Street_hassle14@reddit

Egyptian Restaurant.

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Electrical-Treat475@reddit

Take them for a glass of chianti at the bar, maybe, but NEVER the food!

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thedrunkknight@reddit

What happened to the food? I used to work at the one in Plano when I was in highschool. I thought it was good. That was 20 years ago though

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charliej102@reddit

Nothing. Dallas is home to chain restaurants. Might as well choose Le Madeline, Chili's, or Wingstop.

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Responsible-File3008@reddit

Those are great suggestions!

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Even_Talk_1968@reddit

Brisket and Fajitas are the 2 most Dallas iconic

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Responsible-File3008@reddit

Brisket, fajitas, frozen margaritas! Brisket, fajitas, frozen margaritas!

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yourdailyorwell@reddit

Cheddar cheese fries from Snuffers.

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Jiola09@reddit

I’m going to counter with Rodeo Goats cheese fries. Soooo good!

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

They used to be so much better, but that was before they remodeled at the original location. Back when it was haunted and Red Jacket was across Martel.🤘

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shitp0stspectacular@reddit

IIRC they completely demolished the original and rebuilt.

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

Yeah, that’s right. That is the Dallas way of ‘building improvement’

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FunkmasterFo@reddit

Instant heart attack LOL but so damn good

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Diligent_Advisor_128@reddit

This is the one

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UrinalMint@reddit

Once upon a time, the Bob Armstrong at Mattito's.

Now? Snuffers cheddar fries IMO.

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number231@reddit

Bob Armstrong Dip is actually from Austin’s Matt’s El Rancho. Matt Jr move to a Dallas and had several Matt’s Rancho Martinez spots around DFW that brought the dip with it. Mattito’s is a failed partnership with Matt Jr. years before he passed of cancer. You can still order a Bob at the Matt’s in Allen. I go there for the cheese enchiladas.

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UrinalMint@reddit

Well no shit, I was ignorant about El Rancho. Adding to my visit list for the next time I'm up there!

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Radixx@reddit

If they like frozen margaritas maybe Mariano’s. They were invented there (although at their original location).

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radarksu@reddit

Mariano Martinez invented the Frozen Margarita Machine.

He did not invent the margarita, or even the frozen margarita. He got tired of his blenders failing and the bar tenders didn’t like the amount of time it took to blend a frozen margarita. So, he had the idea to modify a Slurpee Machine, to get the colder temperature required to make margarita ingredients freeze into a slushy texture.

No more burnt up blenders, quicker serving time for the bartenders.

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Rakebleed@reddit

Slurpee is also an iconic Dallas dish. 7/11 was founded here

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RandomRageNet@reddit

Slurpees are just licensed ICEEs. They're not even from here. Which I guess is kind of fitting if you're trying to pick something to represent Dallas.

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icheinbir@reddit

Can we claim southwest egg rolls since Chili's started here?

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Liberteabelle1@reddit

Love those!

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arlenroy@reddit

I had a coworker who had the hook up on those, his brother in law was a delivery driver for Ben E. Keith, they supply a ton of appetizers for fast casual restaurants. A company like Chili's formulates the food item, and then bids out suppliers to prepare and deliver it. He'd get these chicken wing kits, frozen wings a the seasoned batter mix, thaw out the wings and make the batter (I think it was just water and oil?), he'd bake the wings first so they're just about fully cooked, then batter and deep fry them. Holy. Shit. I don't know how the restaurant prepared them, but these things were the perfect spice level and crunchy yet still juicy. Its nice to know people who work for restaurant suppliers.

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Liberteabelle1@reddit

Wow, love it!

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Rakebleed@reddit

I’m voting yes. At the very least the Oldtimer w/ cheese was on the original menu.

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Const1892@reddit

Hater

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boyyouguysaredumb@reddit

I second Mariano’s

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FranksGun@reddit

Steak fajita meal and margs. Just doesn’t get much better

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hamlet_d@reddit

Happy to see this near the top. Their steak fajitas are the best I've ever had anywhere.

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FloatDoggie@reddit

Fantastic fajitas too

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Designerfrog@reddit

Mariano’s! When the adult kids come in from Cali they always want Mariano’s!

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Pale_Still3462@reddit

their frozen margs are pretty good but man, the food there is just okay tbh. if someone's visiting i'd probably send them for some proper bbq instead - way more iconic for texas than frozen drinks

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Dmtz214@reddit

Not sure why you got downvoted but I agree. I get it…they were invented here but I’d go for a food dish rather than just a drink

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

Where you getting that ‘proper’ bbq in Dallas County, nephew?

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captainn_chunk@reddit

OP do not listen to this person. They clearly ordered chicken tenders

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Complex_Win_5408@reddit

It was so much better pre-Covid.

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number2stunna@reddit

Their fajitas are absolute fire. I think they have the best steak fajitas in Dallas.

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tjspeed@reddit

Could you recommend a Tex Mex spot that you think has better food? Always looking for some new Tex Mex spots

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

Old Town OG club membership still in effect here.

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Bogie41@reddit

As an east Dallas kid who moved away long ago, I’m going cheese enchilada plate at El Fendi

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bromosabeach@reddit

Not from Dallas so maybe I can answer this.

Right now it’s places like Hutchins because they’re all over social media. When people outside of Texas think of Dallas, they think of big BBQ places like this.

Weirdly not very many people on the coast know anything about Tex-Mex. That was actually a shocker moving here.

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kjsvaughan1@reddit

When I first moved to Connecticut I asked some random guy where the best Mexican food was in town. His response? “Taco Bell.” I knew then and there I had moved to restaurant hell. Thankfully, I moved back to Texas and have now been here the last 22 years.

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windog@reddit

Cheese enchiladas at El Fenix. Mambo Taxi at Mi Cocina. Brisket at Pecan Lodge. Tacos from Fuel City. Pie at Emporium.

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dorisday1961@reddit

Omg!!! Fuel city!!

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Mossjacket@reddit

It's not food but I love living in Dallas bc I love yoohoo yeehaws at double wide

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SignDisastrous2583@reddit

If suburbs are allowed then I’d suggest the beef ribs from Juicy Pig in Denton. They are life changing lol

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TP-214@reddit

Brisket Tacos at Mia’s. The invention that keeps on giving!!!

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emilier98@reddit

And the chile rellenos there. Soooo good!

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number231@reddit

With extra gravy

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datdouche@reddit

Those are peak

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picircle@reddit

Biriyani

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Ambitious_Ad_9637@reddit

The fried chicken at the joint on 35 and like spring valley. Is that place even there anymore?

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MyDentistIsACat@reddit

As a Dallas native, the first thing I thought of was the carrot at Bob’s steakhouse. Maybe “iconic” is the wrong word but most out of towners are sort of like “huh…that’s a carrot” when it gets out it front of them. I get the impression it’s not something served anywhere else.

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Educational_Front329@reddit

The first time I went to Bob's the carrot freaked me out. I now just order "no carrot"

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Novel-Intention3895@reddit

Rudys?

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LoubertStewbing@reddit

If you mean Rudy’s Mexican restaurant that would be a great answer, but they are in Irving and closed back in October. If you mean Rudy’s bbq. It’s from San Antonio originally and fine at best. Pretty good brisket tacos in the morning.

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Equivalent-Length216@reddit

The Blue Corn Pancakes at Encina in Oak Cliff.

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bep963@reddit

To me Dallas is a Cheeseburger, fries, and sushi. At the same time with a cocktail. That’s just the vibe.

But for a single “dish” go to Pecan Lodge for BBQ. They are about the only hometown place. Everything else is a chain or from NY/Vegas/LA/Asia

I would have said go to Meddlesome Moth for the bone marrow but landlords took that one.

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Phynub@reddit

> But for a single “dish” go to Pecan Lodge for BBQ. They are about the only hometown place. Everything else is a chain or from NY/Vegas/LA/Asia

What? Might as well go to Dickeys for BBQ.

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Apprehensive_Law_234@reddit

I went to a 4th of July backyard barbecue at the Dickey's house when I was a kid in the 1970s. First bites of barbecue ribs were heavenly and part of why I still love barbecue to this day. I wish the restaurants were even remotely close to what Mr. Dickey could cook in his backyard......

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jdr420777@reddit

wtf that’s crazy cool lol.

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tripleblue85@reddit

Pecan Lodge has slipped from their glory days, but isn't it a bit overdramatic to say it's as low as Dickey's?

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Return-of-Trademark@reddit

It’s extremely over dramatic. OP ignore their comment

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GorgeousCupcakeX@reddit

As a Vancouverite married to a Dallasite, you guys got nothing on our sushi. Sorry!

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PeleliuHugh@reddit

Most iconic Dallas dish? Candy Barr. Or Farrah Fawcett.

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masta@reddit

Get a burger from McDonald's, because the burgers sold at Dallas McDonald's are unique to the area.

(Read facetiously)

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The_Traveller1@reddit

Fried Ice Cream at Inchin's or the Paneer Club Sandwich at Page 3

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punjabkingsownersout@reddit

No one saying texas twinkies?

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NoKarmaForYou2@reddit

German Chocolate Cake for dessert

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New-Worldliness5163@reddit

Fletcher's Corndog

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

Sadly gatekept inside of Fair Park and available only during the SFoT.

Unless Corndog With No Name got her place together and she’s open again???

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FunkmasterFo@reddit

They also have them at North Texas football games.... they have two spots in the stadium and the lines are incredible

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New-Worldliness5163@reddit

Fletchers has a food truck

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throwredditoraway@reddit

Fletcher's has a food truck in Klyde Warren Park and a stand at Jerry's World during Cowboy games

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H2Ospecialist@reddit

Food truck is also outside cotton bowl when FC Trinity play.

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coco_ann@reddit

They have a truck that “lives” at Klyde Warren Park. You can get them every weekend.

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

Interesting, per se

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No_Safety_6803@reddit

The midnight corn dog at Lakewood Landing is a superior substitute (I assume they still do it, been a while)

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iammrsclean@reddit

They do! People are so into the burgers but sleeping on the corn dogs!

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FloatDoggie@reddit

Dallas isn’t known for this but I’ve never seen Italchos from Terillis anywhere else I’ve ever been. Super unique and delicious imo.

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3F_ATX@reddit

Blue Goose frozen margarita

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ItsYaGirlConfusion@reddit

prepare to be fucked up, OP

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6oly9od@reddit

Them 3 dolla margggssss

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ReasonableAd1887@reddit

Keller’s burger on the tailgate

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WinterSoldierXX@reddit

Risky"s unlimited Ribs at Cowtown (Fort Worth)

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nichrigga214@reddit

Chicken lasagna with white cream sauce from Scalinis. I haven't been there in a minute but I hope it's still good 😂

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castrocastro93@reddit

The John Wayne. Gold rush cafe ☕️

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HumanNigiri@reddit

Dairyette for a burger and a root beer float or milkshake. Or all the above

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ShookMyHeadAndSmiled@reddit

El Fenix cheese enchiladas.

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rimjob_steve@reddit

Friday pork chop!!!!!

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jsmeeker@reddit

For normies, some combo platter at some Tex-Mex restaurant, served with a frozen margarita.

For wealthy elites, it's a really fancy expensive tasty hunk of steak at a fancy steak house.

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SimpleVegetable5715@reddit

Take them to El Fenix. I have relatives that visit from out of state who used to live here. They always want to go to El Fenix.

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IndividualPlenty5952@reddit

I went to the bishop arts location a few months before it closed, food was awful, service was awful, and a drunk dude at the table next to us pulled out a gun and was showing it off to everyone. We will not be going back to any locations after that lol

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shell-bell@reddit

Northwest Highway location was so bad we paid and left without eating our food. Awful.

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EnvironmentalCrow893@reddit

The downtown location!

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Top-Opportunity1280@reddit

Take them to the Original Sonny Bryan’s on Inwood. Hell go there after drinking closing out Louie’s. Sonny’s is 24/7

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Corgisarethebest123@reddit (OP)

Sonny’s is terrible bbq lol.

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Top-Opportunity1280@reddit

It’s an iconic place that’s been there since 1958. Like Keller’s or the Dairyette. The ribs are excellent and the sauce they make is used at Fearings at the Ritz Carlton.

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No-Composer7012@reddit

Souffles from Rise. What other cities have a place like that?

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TouristTricky@reddit

Until they shut down, it was the mole at Mesa. If you missed it, I'm sorry. It was so good I thought about killing the chef.

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fuquverymuch7@reddit

Nate's seafood in Addison is bangin'

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cmnd_joe@reddit

Maybe this is more Texas in general but go get an absolutely gluttonous tray of bbq at one of the joints around town (Hutchins, Hurtado, Terry Blacks, Pecan Lodge, etc etc) especially if it’s their first time.

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bromosabeach@reddit

This is the real answer. I moved to the west coast 10 years ago and BBA places (specifically the ones you mentioned) are what people talk about.

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F15AV@reddit

Lockhearts BBQ Del’s cheese burgers Casa Navarro Tex-Mex

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DigitalArbitrage@reddit

Brisket breakfast tacos are probably something you only find in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Another one is the Chicken Tikka tacos at Velvet Taco. Indian food mixed with Tex-Mex is peak DFW.

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pigheartedphil@reddit

If you want them to remember their BBQ experience, take them to Hard Eight; the BBQ is passable (probably awesome to the uninitiated) and the experience of walking past the smokers and coming out smelling like BBQ smoke for a couple of days will have them thinking it’s a top tier Dallas BBQ experience

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DigitalArbitrage@reddit

Monte cristo sandwiches are a stereotypically Dallas-Fort Worth dish.

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

I would kill for a Big Dog from Prince of Hamburgers on Lemmon Ave.

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Rabid_Atoms@reddit

Antelope with the rabbit enchilada at Fearing’s.

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Dino_Juice_Extractor@reddit

Italchos at Terilli's are pretty unique as far as I know and the restaurant has been there since before I was born.

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WatercressTrue3861@reddit

Prime rib from Al Biernat’s

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6oly9od@reddit

Im not native but anytime anyone from either coast visits me I take em to hutchins

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porquetzal@reddit

IGNORE ALL THE OTHER COMMENTS, YOU NEED BRISKET FROM A SHACK THAT IS THE HOLY GRAIL OF DALLAS

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msqaures@reddit

It’s gotta be brisket from one of the many top bbq places.

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BabyBearMan@reddit

The fajita platter and marg and Las Palmas.

Ok...let me have it.

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admirablehome1@reddit

Deez nuts

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MSHinerb@reddit

Brisket, jalapeño sausage, Twinkie, broccoli salad, and okra at Hutchins.

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Thanks_Buddy@reddit

This isn't the dish I'm most likely to recommend, but the Soft Cheese Taco, which was once a staple in Tex-Mex restaurants across the country, now is a regional food item available on almost every Tex-Mex menu in North Texas and virtually no where else on the planet. (FYI, it's a cheese enchilada with queso instead of enchilada sauce and no one knows how it got the name soft cheese taco)

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Bougie take them to town hearth

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redditspaniard@reddit

Margaritas and cheese fries