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Earl Abel's - San Antonio
(4200 Broadway – 210 822-3358)

Adrian's Burger Bar - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(5309 Sonora; 713 674-1488) Fine steam table buffet loaded with veggies and meats; great burgers - as you might expect.

Alamo Cafe - San Antonio
(210 341-4526)

Allen's Family Style Meals - Sweetwater
(1301 E Broadway - 915 235-2060)

Joe Allen's BBQ - Abilene
(1233 S. Treadway – 915 672-6082)

Al-T's Seafood and Steakhouse - Winnie
(Highway 124 Spur 5 - 409 296-9818) A terrific Cajun roadhouse owned by Herbert Thibodeaux; he also operates a nearby inn and RV park by the same name; they also bill themselves as a Boudin factory; while there you can purchase t-shirts, hats, ready made roux, hot sauces, Texas rice, pralines and pork cracklins; rustic interior suits the menu to a T; on the day we visited, a table had been set-up in parking lot to sell patriotic flags, hats, etc with proceeds going to the local VFW.

Amelia Restaurant - Beaumont
(8350 College - 866-2770) Plate lunches feature a meat and three vegetables; specials might include Shrimp Creole or Fried Catfish; 3 squares a day, Monday – Saturday; Breakfast and Lunch on Sundays.

Angelique's Cajun Restaurant - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(4015 Farmer; 713 675-4220) Nice tearoom setting; don't miss the beef boudin - it's a local favorite!

Angelo's - Fort Worth
(2533 White Settlement Rd – 817 332-0357) Good Texas Beef Brisket; a Ft. Worth tradition.

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Garland
(1456 Belt Line - 972 496-1041) Down-home, eat ‘til you pop cooking; try the Chicken Fried Steak; open Tuesday – Saturday for Dinner only; Sunday Lunch from 11 am – 3 pm.

Baca's - Corpus Christi
(1301 15th St - 883-1202)

Bar-B-Q Man - Corpus Christi (Added March, 2009)
(4931 IH 37; 361 888-4248)

Beef Burger - Amarillo

Big Ern's Taco Palace - San Antonio
(227-1830)

Big Texan Steak House - Amarillo

Bishop Grill - Dallas
(321 N Bishop Ave – 214 946-1752)

Blacks BBQ - Lockhart (Added January, 2002)
(215 N. Main - 512 398-2712) Homemade sausage at its best.

Blanco Cafe - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(419 N St. Marys; 866-554-0140) Puffy tacos are the lunch special on Monday; wash it all down with Aquas Frescas (a mix of fresh fruit, water and sugar) - mucho refreshing, y'all.

Blue Bonnet Café - Marble Falls (Added February, 2004; Updated November, 2005)
(211 Highway 281, 830-693-2344) www.bluebonnetcafe.net; 70 plus years of Texas home cooking; good square biscuits, fresh baked pies, and a good chicken fried steak; George Bush and Willie Nelson have both stopped in for a bite at The Bonnet; highly rated breakfast menu is served all day long.

Boggy Creek Farm - East Austin (Added April, 2002)
(512 926-4650) You've got to try their world famous Smoked Dried Tomatoes - tasty; visit them online at www.boggycreekfarm.com.

Boiling Pot - Fulton
(201 S Fulton Beach Rd, 78358 - 512 729-6972) Offers a good view of the Aransas Bay; crabs and crawfish are boiled, dumped on tables, and cracked open by diners with wooden mallets.

The Breakfast Klub - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(3711 Travis; 713 528-8561) Start with the fried catfish accompanied by grits, eggs and biscuits. The chicken and waffles are also very popular here.

Broken Spoke - Austin

Bryce's Cafeteria - Texarkana

Burger House - Dallas (Added June, 2004)
(214 361-0370) Go to the original on Hillcrest for the best possible atmosphere.

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - Dallas
(2202 Inwood Rd, 75235 - 214 357-7120)

Casa Linda Cafeteria - Dallas
(Buckner at Garland Road - 214 324-5000)

Casa Rio - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(430 E. Commerce St.; 210 225-6718) The restaurant founded in 1946 by Alfred F. Beyer sits on land first granted title in 1777 by the King of Spain; the Spanish Colonial period hacienda became the core of the new business; the cedar door and window lintels, the fireplace, and thick rock walls are still evident inside the building; Casa Rio was the first San Antonio business to open its doors to the River and take advantage of the River's setting; canoes, gondolas, and paddle boats, evolving into tour and dinner boats, began here and helped create the Riverwalk of today.

Catfish Plantation - Waxahatchie
(814 Water St - 972 937-9468) A three star restaurant, serving Southern home-style cuisine in a circa 1895 gingerbread home. The home is the birthplace of former Major League Manager Paul Richards. It is also famous for its three resident ghosts: Elizabeth, Caroline and Will. Open Thursday – Sunday only.    

Cattlemen's Steakhouse - Fort Worth
(2458 North Main Street, 76106 – 817 624-3945) Some of the best steaks you’ll find in the shadow of the historic old Fort Worth Stockyards; in business since 1947, Cattleman’s steaks can be purchased via mail order or online at www.cattlemenssteakhouse.com 

City Cafe - Columbus
(520 Walnut - 409 432-8009)

City Market - Luling
(633 Davis, 78648  - 512 875-9019)

Clark's - Tioga
(Hwy 377 - 817 437-2414)

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar B Que - Llano (Added July, 2004)
(506 W. Young Street; 915 247-5713) www.coopersbbq.com.

Country Tavern - Kilgore (Added July, 2004)
(Highway 31; 903 984-9954)

County Line - Corpus Christi
(6102 Ocean Drive – 991-7427) Casual dining with a bay-front view; Lunch features include a good BBQ Chicken; Open for Lunch and Dinner; closed Monday and Tuesday. 

Joe Cotten's BBQ - Robstown
(767-9973)

Danny’s Drug and Soda Fountain – Anthony
(102 E. Franklin – 915 886-2605) Try the Danny’s Special Cheeseburger or the Monterey Jack-filled Gorditas; homemade Beef Flautas are also served here; Breakfast and Lunch, Monday – Saturday; Closed Sunday.

DC's Cafe - Dallas
(8224 Park Lane; 214 363-4348) Voted "Best Soul Food in Dallas" by the Dallas Observer ... two year's running; located in shopping center with Sam's Club; menu features pork chops, fried catfish, and occasionally Shrimp Creole; good veggies and an outstanding Cheeseburger; small, family owned joint; open Saturday and Monday from 11-6; Tuesday - Friday 11-7.

Dona Anita's - Midland
(683-6727)

Dorothy's Front Porch - Nederland
(Near Beaumont - 722-1472) Great Fried Shrimp and other seafood options; Closed on Mondays. 

Dumplin's Home Cookin' - Odessa

El Patio - Amarillo
(5619 Amarillo Blvd. E - 383-8438) Tex-Mex on the border; about a dozen taco choices; Chicken Mole is also offered; BYOB; open for Lunch and Dinner; closed Wednesdays.

Elite Cafe - Waco
(817 754-4941) In business since 1920; a Waco landmark where Elvis Presley once stopped; appetizers feature Spinach Dip, Cheddar Jack Potatoes, Cajun Wings, and the Elite’s Signature Onion Rings; try the Chicken Fried Steak or the Texas Steak Sandwich; for dessert, go for Cobbler, Hot Fudge Brownie with Blue Bell Ice Cream, or one of the Elite’s Famous Milkshakes; they even offer a classic Root Beer Float.

Elmer's - El Paso
(6305 Montana - 778-5485) This 50's style diner serves nothing but homemade food; specialties are fried chicken and Tex-Mex cuisine; chocolate or coconut cream pie for dessert; beer and wine available; open for 3 squares a day, 7 days a week.

Exdus at Valulodge – El Paso
(9487 Dyer – 915 759-0270) Fried Catfish, Collard Greens and Fried Green Tomatoes; soul food on the border; don’t miss the Cherry Cobbler for dessert; 3 squares a day, 7 days a week.

Floore Country Store - Helotes
(14664 Bandera Rd, Hwy 16 - 210 695-8827) Oldtime store and dancehall; sells sausage at the cafe inside.

Frenchy's Chicken - Houston (Added November, 2004)
(3919 Scott Street; 713 748-2233) Famous for their firey fried fowl - similar to the kicked up bird found at Gus' Fried Chicken in Tennessee.  Creole soul food; spicy fried fowl and fluffy biscuits; Dirty Rice, greens, red beans and rice; good cakes and pies for dessert.

Fuente's Cafe - San Angelo
(658-2430)

Gaido's Seafood - Galveston

Garcia's, Joe T. - Fort Worth
(2201 N Commerce - 817 626-4356) This place can accommodate well over 1,500 diners at a time; recently added a scenic garden and patio area; stars of the show are sizzling fajitas and cheese enchiladas washed down by frosty cold cerveza or margaritas; open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week; highly recommended!!!  Check 'em out online at www.joets.com.

Garcia's Mexican Food - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(842 Fredericksburg Rd.; 210-735-4525) Try the tasty Huevos Rancheros for breakfast.

George's - Waco
(753-1421)

Gennie's Bishop Grill - Dallas
(321 N Bishop; 946-1752) Chicken Fried Steak, Yeast Rolls and Peanut Butter Pie are faves here; veggies on menu include pinto beans, greens, and baked acorn squash; lunch only; Monday-Friday 11-2.

Gerardo's Drive-In Grocery - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(609 Patton; 713 699 0820) Open 6 'til 6 daily, this dive is a favorite of Robb Walsh of the Houston Press; he called their carne asada (slow-roasted pork with garlic and ancho chiles) "the best I have eaten in the United States." Carnitas and barbacoa (BBQ goat meat) can be enjoyed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Goode Company Barbeque - Houston (Added November, 2002)
(8911 Katy Freeway; 77024; 713 464-1901)

Gonzalos G & R Cafe - El Paso (Added November, 2005)
(401 East Nevada; 915 546-9343) Good margaritas, fresh pico de gallo, and more; sample the garlic salsa (just be sure to bring along a breath mint).

H & H Coffee Shop - El Paso (Added November, 2005)
(701 East Yandell Drive; 915 533-1144) Old school coffee shop with barstools and Formica counters; Southern Living recommends the chile rellenos; get your car washed while you eat thanks to H & H's adjoining car wash.

Hammond's BBQ - Glen Rose
(Box 161, Coyote Strip – 817 897-2324)

Hanks Cajun Crawfish – Houston (Added March, 2009)
(10800 Bellaire Blvd; 281 988-8974) Crawfish & fried rice.

Herman Sons’ Steak House - Hondo
(Hwy 90 E - 512 426-2220)

Hill Top Cafe - Fredericksburg (Added May, 2005)
(830 997-8922; www.hilltopcafe.com)

Hinze's BBQ - Sealy (Added March, 2008)
Good BBQ chicken and link sausage; sweet slaw; delicious black eyed pea salad; BBQ sauce laced with onion bits is served warm; the mile high pies are out of this world.

Honey's Plantation - Saginaw
(721 W Bailey Boswell Road, 76179; 817 232-9488) Fried Chicken and Chicken fried Steak served up Family Style.

Hullabaloo Diner - Wellborn (Added March, 2009)
(F.M. 2154, 77845; 979 690-3002) www.HullabalooDiner.com.

Irma’s Sweete Shoppe – Pharr
(120 East Park – 787-7131) Open for business Monday through Friday, 6:30 am – 6 pm; Saturday, 6:30 am – 5 pm; Sunday, 8 am – 1 pm. 

J & J BBQ - Lubbock
(744-1325)

J&J Seafood Market - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(3825 Wood Valley Road; 713 661 6102) Pick out your choice of fresh redfish, trout, drumfish, etc. and then watch them fry it up to order; very affordable fresh seafood makes this place a winner.

Jarro Cafe - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(1521 Gessner; 713 827 0373) Lather up your pick of tacos with any of their 5 zesty salsas; make sure you order up an ice cold Barrilito soft drink (we like the pineapple flavor) to put out the fire; if the dining room is packed, check out Jarro's taco wagon parked out front; you can't go wrong with these world class tacos priced at just $1.50 each.

Joel's BBQ - Flatonia (Added March, 2008)
(I-10 and FM 609; 361 865 2454) Mesquite smoked Texas Q is awaiting just off Exit 661.

Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop - Austin
(2305 E 7th St - 512 472-0017)

Bud Jones Restaurant - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(1440 S. W. Military Drive; 210-977-9161) Biggest chicken fried steak in town for just $8.99; originally Walsh's Grocery Store on the corner of Military and Commercial, Bud started serving fish and chips in October of 1958; the day of the grand opening, he was so busy, he excused himself from his customers, went out the back door and begged a lady hanging her laundry to please come and help him. To this very day, Bernice Housos, is still employed at Bud Jones Restaurant.

Juan in a Million - Austin (Added March, 2009)
(2300 East Cesar Chavez St; 512 472-3872) Breakfast tacos!

Kincaid's Grocery - Fort Worth
(4901 Camp Bowie – 817 732-2881) World famous hamburgers that are truly exceptional; opened in 1946 as a full-service grocery and meat market; they began cooking the excess beef in 1966; Kincaid’s started out cooking about 40-50 burgers a day; their record for one day is 3,300! A national panel of food editors and critics once judged Kincaid’s hamburgers the best in the USA. The burgers are made from the very best US Choice boneless chuck.  Highly recommended!!!

Kirby's Barbeque - Mexia
(216 N Hwy 14, 76667 – 817 562-5076)

Kreuz Market - Lockhart
(619 North Colorado Street, 78644  - 512 398-2361) Visit them online at www.kreuzmarket.com.

La Bahia - Goliad
(Hwy 77 at Refugio Rd - 512 645-3651)

La Casa Del Taco - McAllen
(631-8193)

La Familia - Fort Worth

La Hacienda de los Barrios - San Antonio (Added March, 2009)
(18747 Redland Road, 78259; 210 497-8000) Home of the Puffy Taco! www.lhdlb.com.

Lankford Grocery & Market - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(88 Dennis Street; 713 522-9555) The chicken fried steak served each Thursday at lunch is hard to beat.

Las Manitas Avenue Café – Austin
(211 Congress Ave – 512 472-9357) Just a few blocks away from the Texas State Capitol building; open for Breakfast and Lunch, 7 days a week; outstanding, fresh Tex Mex cuisine; their first class breakfasts feature Huevos Rancheros and Eggs with spicy Chorizo sausage; Lunch menu offers Chalupas, Flautas, Tacos, Enchiladas, and Fajitas; this place is highly recommended!!!

Lazy H Smokehouse - Call Junction
Highway 96, 409 423-3309; serving lunch and dinner; Texas country cooking with BBQ meats and freshly prepared beef jerky; Open every day but Christmas.

Lone Star Bar B Q - Brady (Added July, 2004)
(2010 South Bridge St; 915 597-1936) www.lonestarbarbq.com.

Lone Star Steakhouse Seafood & Grill - Beaumont (Added February, 2005)
(6685 Eastex Freeway, 77706; 409-898-0801) Family owned and operated.

The Lord's Kitchen - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(118 Seguin St; 210 354-3888) Their huge burgers are indeed something to be thankful for.

Los Barrios on Blanco Road - San Antonio (Added March, 2009)
(4223 Blanco Rd, 78212; 210 732-6017)

Louie Mueller's BBQ - Taylor
(206 W 2nd St - 512 352-6206) All orders here are served up on butcher paper; no frills restaurant features pork and beef ribs, sausage, and brisket; beer is sold; closed Sunday.

Luling Bar B Q - Luling
(709 East Davis, 78648 – 210 875-3848)

M & M Steakhouse - Fort Worth

Mac & Ernie's - Tarpley (Added March, 2009)
(Williams' Creek Depot - FM 470, 78883; 830 562-3250) www.macandernies.com.

Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(1830 W.W. White Rd.; 210-333-9783) Soul food is served here; since Ma’s arrival to San Antonio, she has been featured in “Taste of New Orleans”, “Medina Gumbo Cook off”, “JazzAlive” and many other festivals throughout the region. Ma has become famous for serving mouth watering delectable’s like Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo, Jambalaya, French Quarter Poor Boys, Peach Cobbler and Sweet Potato Pie – the secret to her success - everything is made from scratch; many rave about the bread pudding.

Magnolia Bar and Grill - Houston
(6000 Richmond Ave - 713 781-6207)

Mama's Daughter's Diner - Dallas
(2014 Irving Blvd - 214 742-8646) This is the original; their are four others throughout the Dallas area; in business for nearly 40 years; daily specials include chicken fried steak, grilled chicken and roast beef, etc; fresh veggies, homemade pies and cobblers; fresh baked rolls and cornbread; great breakfast served here; breakfast and lunch only, Monday - Saturday.

Mama's Oven - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(9295 South Main Street; 713 661-3656) Voted Best Comfort Food in town by the Houston Press; pork chops, turkey wings, oxtails, meat loaf --- all the essential food groups; sides include mac n' cheese and a rib-sticking broccoli and cheese casserole; hey, this ain't health food, people; peach cobbler is waiting for dessert; and yes, chitterlings, if you dare, are indeed on the menu. Come and get 'em!

Maria's Better Mexican Food - Brownsville
(210 542-9819)

Marta's Desserts - Austin (Added April, 2002)
(401 Orchard Street, 78703; 512 476-4334 or or 866 438-3526) bakery specializing in 6 delicious varieties of flan (a caramelized custard); try the Pumpkin Flan - a real Texas favorite!

Massey's - Ft Worth
(1805 8th Ave - 817 924-8242) Steaks, Grilled Chicken, and Fried Catfish; save room for the freshly baked Coconut Meringue Pie; Open for Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Saturday; Lunch only on Sundays.

Mejor Que Nada - San Angelo
(655-3553) "Better Than Nothing!"

Memo's - Del Rio
(210 775-8104)

Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse - Elgin (Added July, 2004)
(188 Hwy. 290; 512 281-3331) www.meyerselginsausage.com.

Jerry Mikeska's BBQ - Columbus (Added March, 2008)
(800 524 7613) www.jerrymikaska.com.

Mikki's Cafe - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(10500 West Bellfort; 281 568-5115) Cafeteria with turkey wings, yams, greens, rice and gravy, etc. You know the drill. Good stuff.

Mi Casa - Del Rio
(1912 Avenue F)

Mi Tierra Cafe - San Antonio

Moonshine Grill - Austin (Added March, 2009)
(303 Red River Street, 78701; 512 236-9599) www.moonshinegrill.com.

Tommy Moore's Cafe - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(915 S Hackberry; 210-531-9800) Home cooking; fried chicken and pecan pie --- give 'em a try!

Neely's Brown Pig - Marshall

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church - Huntsville
(2601 Montgomery Rd, 77340 - 409 295-7394)

Doug Nelson's Cafe - Cheek
(Texas Highway 124 at Ave. C - 842-1557) BBQ beef and links, smoked Boudin, Crawfish Etoufee and Fried Shrimp. 

North Main BBQ - Euless
(406 N. Main Street, 76039 - 817 267-7821 or 283-0884) Only open Friday and Saturday from 11:30-2:00 & 6:00-9:00; great ribs were highlight at a recent BBQ Convention in Arlington; smoky, crisp with a strong flavor of rub spices.

Oakridge Smokehouse - Schulenberg (Added March, 2008)
(800 548 6325) www.oakridgesmokehouse.com.

The Oasis Cantina Del Lago - Austin
(6550 Comanche Trail - 512 266-2441)

Old Town Cafe - Lubbock
(762-4768)

Original Porkie's Bar B Q - Dallas
(6515 E NW Highway - 214 987-0424) Drive-Thru Cue; the pork and chicken are especially good; also serve hot links and beef ribs; Blues band performs on most Sunday nights; BYOB; rated one of Dallas' great Hole in the Wall spots by the Dallas Morning News; open Monday-Saturday 11-9; Sunday 1-9.

Otto's -Houston
(5502 Memorial Dr. - 713 864-2573)

Paris Coffee Shop - Ft Worth
(700 W Magnolia - 817 335-2041) This cafe offers down home cooking in a laid back atmosphere; prices are very reasonable; lunchtime favorites include pork chops, fried catfish, meat loaf, roast pork and chicken & dumplings; all entrees are served with three veggies and a bread (cornbread, biscuits and rolls); try the Coconut Cream or Chocolate Pie for dessert; Texas made pralines and an assortment of cookies available at the register; regulars here include Ft. Worth native Bobby Bragan, the very first Manager of the Atlanta Braves;  breakfast and lunch, Monday - Friday; breakfast only on Saturday; closed Sunday.

Pearl's Soul Food Cafe - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(7730 West Bellfort; 713 773 3040) Big portions of soulful eats; have a seat in the homey dining room, loosen your belt, and prepare to fill 'r up!

Peggy Sue BBQ - Dallas
(6600 Snider Plaza - 214 987-9188) Good meaty BBQ ribs; a favorite of students at SMU; Lunch and Dinner, 7 days a week.

Perini Ranch Steakhouse - Buffalo Gap
(Box 728,  79507; 800-367-1721) Located 15 miles south of Abilene in a town with a population of 499 folks; mesquite grilled beef, barbecue, ribs, catfish and all the fixings; rustic setting off a dirt road; this is a real working ranch; no central air, so on hot summer nights they rely on screen windows and doors to cool things down a bit; the New York Times called the peppered beef tenderloin "spectacular"; live music on weekends; for dessert, try the unique flavor of their Jalapeno Cheesecake; average buffet cost is $10; dinner about $16 per person; call 1 800 367-1721 for mail order catalog.

• PERINI RANCH STEAK RUB

2 teaspoons of cornstarch or flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
½ teaspoon ground oregano
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon beef-flavored bouillon granules

- Combine ingredients, mixing well. Store in a tightly sealed glass or plastic container. Shake before each use to remix ingredients. Yield: About ½ cup seasoning, enough for 3-4 large steaks.

- Note: Tom Perini suggests rubbing your steaks with the above mixture and then refrigerating them at least 15 minutes before cooking.   

Pickett House - Near Woodville
(US Highway 190 – 283-3371) Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Chicken and Dumplings, etc; don’t miss the homemade Watermelon Rind Pickles; Lunch only Monday – Friday; early Dinner served on Saturday and Sunday.

The Pig Stand - San Antonio
(222-2794)

Pipe Creek Junction Cafe - Bandera
(535-4742)

Pop's Grill - Fort Davis
(Texas Highway 17 - 426-3195) A rather humble, refurbed drive-in with good burgers; try the South of the Border (with Jack Cheese, green chiles, and red onions) or the East of Baja (with fresh, spicy guacamole). Open 7 days a week from 10-10.

Pompa's - Abilene
(1326 Butternut)

PoPo Restaurant - Comfort (Added May, 2005)
(830 537-4194; www.poporestaurant.com)

Prause's Market - LaGrange
(US 77 - 409 968-3259)

Maurice Pylant's Western Kitchen - Glen Rose
(PO Box 157, 76043 - 817 897-2310)

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(1703 Shepherd; 713 227-2283) Funky place purchased by Jerry Pizzitola back in 1983; good ribs and beef brisket; Czech sausages and desserts are also worth your while; getcha some good old banana puddin'!

Queen’s Bar-B-Que – Galveston
(35th and Ave. S – 409 762-3151) Located just one block from the seawall; Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Saturday; open since 1976; voted Galveston County’s best BBQ by the County Daily News.

Quick Bite - Laredo
3401 San Bernardo Ave. – 722-2001) Serving economical border food for over 20 years; chile rellenos, mesquite grilled red snapper; more commonplace beans, rice, tacos, and enchiladas also sold; live entertainment is provided by a crooner at the electronic piano; 3 squares a day, 7 days a week.

Reyna's - Gonzales (Added March, 2008)
(1801 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive; 830 672 2551) Good Mexican grub along the I-10 corridor.

Jim Riscky's BBQ - Ft Worth
(624-8662) In 1927, Mary and Joe Riscky, immigrants from Poland, opened a grocery store in the historic Stockyard area of Fort Worth. Little did they know they were starting what was to become a Texas legend in barbeque. Today the Riscky tradition is carried on by their grandson Jim Riscky; the meat here is rubbed with “Riscky Dust” and naturally smoked for hours in a wood burning pit designed and built by Jim himself. Dinner platters include Sliced Beef Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, Smoked Chicken or Catfish, and Mesquite Grilled BBQ Shrimp.

Rosa's Cafe - Odessa
(332-6648) Rovan's Restaurant & Bakery - South Padre Island; breakfast with a Border flair; good grits and Texas size biscuits.

Royer's Round Top Café - Round Top (Added February, 2004)
(105 Main Street, 877-866-PIES (7437) or 979-249-3611)

Ruben's Homemade Tamales - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(1807 Rigsby Ave.; 210-333-9529) One die-hard fan recently commented, "They have a nice ratio of masa to filling ... everything from bean and cheese to spicy pork fillings. Lines can be very long, depending on the season ... and a cash-only basis - no plastic!

Ruby's BBQ - Austin (Added January, 2003)
(512 W 29th St; 78705-3714; 512 477-1651); Ruby's is said to serve a very tasty beef brisket --- a Texas BBQ staple; they have recently started shipping their brisket worldwide; check them out online at www.rubysbarbecue.com.

The Salt Lick Bar B Q - Driftwood (Added December, 2003)
(Box 311, 18300 FM 1826 - 512 858-4959 or toll free at 888-SALTLICK) Check 'em out on the web at their new web address www.saltlickbbq.com.

Sartin's - Nederland
(Nederland Ave - 409 724-6663)

Shorty's Southern Made Donut Shop & Diner - Texarkana (Added October, 2003)
(98 Oaklawn Village, 75501; (903) 832-6686); as featured in the Sept. 2003 issue of Southern Living; they call Shorty's "a mainstay in the community for more than 43 years. Shorty's serves not only regular doughnuts but also blissful butter rolls."

Smitty's - El Paso
(6219 Airport Rd - 915 772-5876)

The Smokehouse - San Antonio (Added March, 2008)
(3306 Roland Avenue; 210-333-9548) Family owned and operated B.B.Q. joint; well known, established restaurant in the southeast side of town; started by the Wells family and was called Bob's Smokehouse; later purchased by a meat packing plant owner by the name of Luis Limon; Luis is a native of San Antonio and has been in the meat and B.B.Q. industry for the past 20 years; Limon opened the doors in June of 2003 and still keeps the fires burning.

Sonny’s Place – Galveston (Added March, 2008)
(1206 19th Street – 409 763-9602) Opened in 1944; Open for Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday – Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday; delicious Muffuletta sandwiches!  Good burgers, spaghetti, chili, and po-boys; tons of atmosphere!

Soulman's BBQ - Garland
(3410 Broadway - Garland – 972 271-6885)

Soul on the Bayeuax - Houston (Added May, 2005)
(3717 Dowling Street; 713 528-0732) Po-boys, gumbo, fried catfish; check out their Cajun corn on the cob; featured in the April 2005 issue of "Gourmet" magazine.  Catfish, pork chops, gumbo, etoufee; don't miss the sweet potato pie, baby!

Soul Sister - Wharton
(Milar St - 77488 - 409 532-2211)

Southside Market - Elgin
(109 Central, 78621  - 512 285-3407)

Starlight Theatre - Terlingua Ghost Town
(371-2326)

Stockyard Cafe - Amarillo (Added March, 2009)
(101 South Manhattan Street; 806 342-9411) Don't miss the chicken fried steak.

The String Bean - Dallas
(7879 Spring Valley - 972 385-3287)

Stubb's BBQ - Austin
(PO Box 4941, 78765 - 512 480-0203)  Check 'em out online at www.stubbsbbq.com.

Sweet Georgia Brown - Dallas
(2840 E. Ledbetter - 214 375-2020) Soul food Mecca features good BBQ with sweet sauce; good fried chicken as well; open Monday thru Thursday 11-11; Friday and Saturday from 11-1; Sunday 11-10.

Tacos A Go-Go - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(3704 Main; 713 807-TACO) www.tacosagogo.com; start with the taco verde.

Texadelphia - Dallas
(2312 Leonard - 214 969-0905) Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Saturday; Lunch only on Sundays; rustic beer parlor ambiance; go for the Cheese Steak, served up with crispy Tostadas and Salsa.

Texas Pride BBQ - Adkins (Added March, 2009)
(2980 E Loop 1604; 210 649-3730) www.texaspridebbq.com.

Threadgill's - Austin
(6416 N Lamar - 512 451-5440) Opened as a Gulf gas station by Kenneth Threadgill in 1933; Threadgill received Travis County beer license #01 that same year; Janis Joplin performed here frequently in the ‘60s; current proprietor Eddie Wilson now operates an expanded Threadgill’s, which sells it’s frozen vegetables in Texas supermarkets; appetizers include Fried Green Tomatoes, Nachos, and Fried Chicken Livers; entrée highlights are the Meatloaf with Creole Sauce, the “best and biggest” Chicken Fried Steak, Pot Roast, and Fried Mississippi Catfish; daily, low priced lunch specials; top drawer side selections are also noteworthy; try the San Antonio Squash, Spinach Casserole, Vegetarian Jambalaya or Garlic Cheese Grits; I highly recommend the Texas Caviar (black-eyed peas, red onions, and peppers marinated in vinaigrette); Threadgill’s is a “must do” while in the Austin area.  Visit them online at www.threadgills.com.

Triple A Restaurant - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(2526 Airline; 713 861-3422) Awesome meatloaf and fresh veggies; it helps that the farmer's market is in the same neighborhood.

Trucker's Midtown Cafe - Dallas
(3707 Lemmon - 214 526-0188) Unusual truckstop theme; large portions of meat loaf and other comfort foods.

Van Dyke's - Amarillo
(373-1441)

Vera's Backyard BBQ - Brownsville
(2404 Southmost Road, 78520 - 210 546-4159) BBQ Cow Heads!

Vern's Place - Dallas
(3600 Main at Exposition - 214 823-0435) Miss Vern's soul food attracts big lunchtime crowds; most dishes are fried or smothered ... all good; veggies and desserts also popular; open Monday - Saturday 11-4; Sunday 11-6.

Wunsche Bros. Cafe - Spring (Added June, 2004)
(281 350-1902) Good burgers; www.wunschebroscafe.com.

Yo Mama's Soul Food - Houston (Added March, 2008)
(5332 Antoine; 713 680-8002) Meatloaf and oxtails --- hard combo to beat; greens and cornbread are also worthy of praise. Don't slap yo mama ... just eat here y'all --- and be nice!

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