A Survey Just Revealed Texas Has The Best Food In America And We Couldn't Agree More

We Texans already knew our state has the best food in the country, but it’s nice to see it confirmed by an unbiased source. Thrillist ranked all 50 states by their food, and the Lone Star State came in at #1. Here are just a few of the reasons Texas leads the way from a culinary perspective:

TripAdvisor/Klmeeks

Anybody who's lived here for a significant amount of time has probably heard about Mary's in Strawn, and it definitely lives up to the hype. Not only is the CFS bigger than the plate it's served on, but it's also absolutely mouthwatering.

Facebook/Perini Ranch Steakhouse

Instead of gourmet steakhouses that specialize in small portions and over complicated food, we prefer sticking to the basics; small-town joints like Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap definitely know their way around the grill. In terms of BBQ, The Salt Lick in Driftwood, Franklin in Austin, and Black's in Lockhart are all solid places to start.

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At Coyote Bluff Cafe in Amarillo, there are no well-done hockey pucks to be found. Instead, only the juiciest, half-pound patties are piled onto fluffy buns and loaded with delicious toppings.

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TripAdvisor/Napunani

The Pickett House in Woodville serves its food family-style, wheeling endless carts of fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, chicken 'n dumplings, cornbread, and other down-home delicacies to your table. Until you say stop, the friendly waitstaff will always be there with another plate.

Facebook/Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

Gaido's, situated right along the seawall in Galveston, has been going strong since 1911 thanks to its jumbo Gulf shrimp, local oysters, and other fresh catches.

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Veracruz All Natural has garnered a sizable following since its inception in 2008, with the migas taco seeming to be the most popular.

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La Fonda on Main in San Antonio is the oldest Mexican Restaurant in Texas, serving both Tex-Mex and interior Mexican food since 1932. We could really go for some enchiladas right now (plus chips and salsa -- always chips and salsa.)

Facebook/Ramen Tatsu-ya

Ramen Tatsu-ya is a favorite among Austinites, and was crowned Restaurant of the Year by Eater Austin in 2017. It was a well-deserved win, as people are still just as obsessed with the flavor-packed deliciousness as ever.

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TripAdvisor/Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

Pictured here is authentic Ethiopian Food from Blue Nile in Houston. No utensils needed -- the spongy Injera bread serves as a vehicle for all the scrumptious dishes.

Facebook/Chef Point Bar & Restaurant

Chef Point Cafe in Watauga is known nationwide for its creative, fine-dining take on soul food. From lobster mac 'n cheese to chicken & waffles, a lasting impression is guaranteed no matter what you order.

TripAdvisor/TheTexasFoodie

This is a mouthwatering slice of turtle pie from Texan Cafe in Hutto, and its nearly 50 other flavors don't disappoint, either.

Do you agree with the ranking? What’s your favorite thing about the food scene in Texas? Let us know your thoughts, and check out our previous article for more of our favorite restaurants: 10 Mom & Pop Restaurants In Texas That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For.

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