Whether you live in Texas or you’re just hankering to visit, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled the Top 100 Restaurants across the Lone Star State—from Houston to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and even the Texas Panhandle—so you can easily find the best food and drinks to satisfy any craving.
While Texas might be known for steaks the size of your head, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, and Tex-Mex standards such as fajitas and quesadillas, there’s more to Texas restaurants than that. You’ll find prime examples of world-spanning cuisine throughout our list—with such globally focused dishes as Moroccan tagines and Laotian noodles.
There’s even a Brooklyn-style deli in the No. 7 spot, Gino’s Deli Stop n Buy, that makes a mean Philly cheesesteak and grilled pastrami sandwich.
How we did it: To create Yelp’s Top 100 Texas Restaurants 2022 list, we identified businesses in the restaurants and food category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 1, 2017 and January 31, 2022. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of February 1, 2022.
After spending nearly a decade learning the deli trade in Brooklyn, owner Aleem Chaudhry brought his sandwich-making skills to San Antonio. His classics—the Philly cheesesteak and grilled pastrami sandwich—have delighted hungry South Texans for 15 years. He’s also making headlines with innovative sammies, like the Todd Special—thick smoked turkey, sauteed onions and bell peppers, provolone cheese, and creamy ranch dressing.
Cuisine: Deli, Sandwiches
What they’re known for: The huge Steak Italian has racked up more than 60 mentions on Yelp. It’s piled high with ribeye steak, Genoa ham, pepperoni, sauteed onions and bell peppers, plus American and smoked provolone cheeses.
Yelpers say: “Go now and get their Steak Italian sub. It’s possibly the best sub ever! This place has received numerous accolades, and after visiting them while on vacation, I can tell you they are all well deserved. Go hungry because these subs are massive! The bread is just heavenly.” —Dan C.