Yelp Names Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas for 2021

Don’t mess with Texas, especially when it comes to food! Here at Yelp, we’re obsessed with the food scene in the Lone Star State and today, we are thrilled to name the Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas for 2021. 

This year’s list is the culmination of the diverse cuisines available in the second largest state in the U.S., a list of eateries filled with something for every taste and budget. Whether you’re in the mood for vegan Vietnamese (no. 67, Bodhi Viet Vegan in Austin) or classic kolaches (no. 22, The Original Kolache Shoppe in Houston) — find them all (and everything in between) on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas for 2021.

You’re going to want to make a note of these spots, so we made it easy for you. Whether you’re in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston or San Antonio, we’ve created a collection so that you’ll always have the Top 100 with you (make sure to have the Yelp app downloaded!). And if you plan to hit the road this summer to cross some of these spots off your bucket list, don’t forget to add your own Yelp photos and reviews so your voice is counted in the next roundup. Many restaurants on the list are celebrating by offering the first 100 yelpers who check-in a complimentary menu item from Friday, May 14 to Friday, May 28. 

Did we miss one of your must-try restaurants? Share your thoughts on the list on social media using #YelpTexasTop100 and tell us what you think. Remember, we only know how good a spot is if people take the time to review it, so share your thoughts on Yelp, and maybe your favorites will be on next year’s list. Don’t forget to check out our picks for the top places to eat in the United States, too!

Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas 2021

Businesses that offer reservations or waitlist on Yelp are marked with ♥
Businesses that are available for delivery or pickup on Yelp are marked with ⧫

1. Comfort Cafe – San Antonio – San Antonio, TX

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2. The Gypsy Poet – Houston, TX
3. Kat’s Barbecue – Santa Fe, TX
4. Tony’s Italian Delicatessen – Montgomery, TX ⧫
5. Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy – San Antonio, TX
6. Robin’s Snowflake Donuts & Cafe – Spring, TX
7. Jewboy Burgers – Austin, TX
8. Tommy Tamale Market & Cafe – Grapevine, TX ⧫
9. SP Brazilian Steakhouse – Lakeway, TX
10. Sushi Spot – Plano, TX ⧫

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11. Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar – Fort Worth, TX
12. DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ – Terlingua, TX
13. Granny’s Tacos – Austin, TX ⧫
14. Del Campo Empanadas – Fort Worth, TX
15. T-Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs – Austin, TX
16. Hugs Cafe – McKinney, TX
17. Vietwich – Stafford, TX ⧫
18. It’s a Punjabi Affair – Amarillo, TX ⧫
19. Mama Frances Soul Kitchen – La Marque, TX
20. That’s My Dog – Katy,TX
21. Nelson’s BBQ – San Antonio, TX
22. The Original Kolache Shoppe – Houston, TX
23. Aloha Chicken & Shrimp – Watauga, TX ⧫
24. Coco Shrimp – Fort Worth, TX
25. Las Abuelas – Austin, TX
26. Bowl Mami – Carrollton, TX
27. The B’s Kitchen – Cedar Park,TX
28. Jim’s Smokehouse – Austin, TX
29. 1618 Asian Fusion – Austin, TX ⧫ ♥

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30. San Pedro’s – Dallas, TX
31. Empa Mundo – Irving, TX
32. El Taquito – El Paso, TX
33. Fazenda Gaucha – Bedford, TX ♥
34. Fu Manchung – Spring, TX
35. DonDonPoke – Plano, TX ⧫
36. Spice Station – Kingsville, TX
37. Outlaw Kitchens – San Antonio, TX
38. Aladdin Cafe – Crowley, TX
39. Ceviche Ceviche – South Padre Island, TX
40. Sikhay Thai Lao Cuisine – Fort Worth, TX
41. Athena’s Greek Kitchen – Houston, TX
42. The Shed Market – Abilene, TX
43. Doma Seolleongtang – Dallas, TX
44. Crumbville – Houston, TX
45. Pho Phong Luu – Austin, TX
46. Pappa Gyros – Katy, TX
47. Pollos Asados Los Norteños – San Antonio, TX
48. Vic & Al’s – Austin, TX
49. Santorini Cafe – Austin, TX ⧫
50. Taqueria El Crucero – Waco, TX
51. Craft Pita – Houston, TX ⧫
52. Zoa Moroccan Kitchen – Houston, TX ⧫
53. Arepitas – Harker Heights, TX
54. Tranky’s Tacos – Garland, TX
55. Las Tortas Perronas – Houston, TX
56. Green Fork & Straw – Houston, TX ⧫
57. Coolgreens Southlake – Southlake, TX ⧫
58. Van’s Banh Mi – Austin, TX
59. Mi Casa Mexican Cuisine – Waxahachie, TX
60. Sky Rocket Burger – Dallas, TX
61. The Colossal Sandwich Shop – Bedford, TX ⧫
62. Ceviche7 – Austin, TX
63. Cafe Homestead – Waco, TX ⧫
64. Whiskers Fish & Burgers – Dallas, TX
65. The Pita Shop – San Marcos, TX
66. Market Street Cafe – Lockhart, TX
67. Bodhi Viet Vegan – Austin, TX
68. Thyme For Lunch – San Antonio, TX
69. The Aussie Grind – Frisco, TX ⧫
70. The Cookshack – Houston, TX
71. Casa Mia Latin Cuisine – Lewisville, TX ⧫
72. Cafe Italia – Grapevine, TX ⧫
73. Jinda Cafe – Clarendon, TX
74. Vizo’s African Bar & Restaurant – Lubbock, TX
75. Shoals Sound & Service – Dallas, TX
76. Mami Coco – Dallas, TX ⧫
77. Austin Tea Xchange Cafe – Austin, TX
78. Taste Community Restaurant – Fort Worth, TX
79. Boca 31 – Denton, TX
80. Crepes 4 U – Plano, TX
81. Diced Poke – Houston, TX ⧫
82. Abo Youssef – Austin, TX
83. E B Latin Bistro – Plano, TX ⧫
84. Ephesus Mediterranean Grill – Dallas, TX
85. Rumdoul – Rowlett, TX
86. Fuego Latino Gastropub – Georgetown, TX
87. CraftWay Kitchen – Plano, TX
88. Casa Jacaranda – Venus, TX
89. Anonymous Cafe – Houston, TX
90. Aga’s Restaurant & Catering – Houston, TX ⧫
91. Bird Bird Biscuit –  Austin, TX
92. Tiba Grill – Arlington, TX
93. La Casa Bakery & Cafe – Houston, TX
94. Lamar & Niki’s Pit BBQ and Soul Food – Bryan, TX
95. Don Japanese Kitchen – San Marcos,TX
96. Halal Time – Austin, TX
97. Flavia’s Kitchen – Austin, TX
98. DEE DEE – Austin, TX
99. Ichigoh Ramen Lounge – Dallas, TX
100. Papa’s Burgers – San Antonio, TX

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Methodology: This is a list of the best places to eat in Texas for 2021, according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the restaurants category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 1, 2016 and April 16, 2021. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of April 16, 2021.