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WHERE T O ST A Y , EA T AND DRINK  491

Where to Eat and Drink

DALLAS: Price Guide
AUSTIN: Chuy’s $ Mansion Restaurant $$$ Prices are based on a three-course
Tex-Mex American/French meal for one, with a glass of house
1728 Barton Springs Rd, 78704 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, 75219 wine, including tax and service.
Tel (512) 474-4452 Tel (214) 443-4747 $ up to $45
Originating in Austin in 1982, this Housed in the historic Rosewood $$ $45 to 80
chain restaurant serves low-cost Mansion Hotel, this restaurant $$$ over $80
Tex-Mex fare. Enjoy huge portions offers a contemporary American
of enchiladas, nachos, and tacos. menu with French influences. The HOUSTON: Underbelly $$$
The signature items feature tasty Chef’s Room specializes in formal American
Hatch green chilis. Elvis fans will dining with a prix fixe menu. 1100 Westheimer Rd, 77006
appreciate the tributes. Tel (713) 528-9800 Closed Sun
EL PASO: Café Central $$ A trendy venue with an inventive
AUSTIN: Salt Lick BBQ $ American menu, a popular wine bar, and an
Barbecue 109 N Oregon St, 79901 award-winning chef. The weekly-
18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, 78619 Tel (915) 545-2233 Closed Sun changing menu offers creative
Tel (512) 858-4959 This elegant restaurant serves sea food dishes and meats, such
A legendary barbecue that serves gourmet seasonal cuisine with a as goat and beef prepared by
brisket, ribs, sausage, turkey, and contemporary Southwest twist. the in-house butcher shop.
chicken smoked over a large open Options include green chili soup,
pit. Plenty of sides to choose from. ahi tuna, and mango colada pie. SAN ANTONIO: Chris Madrid’s $
American hamburgers
AUSTIN: Threadgill’s $ FORT WORTH: 1900 Blanco Rd, 78212
Southern Cattlemen’s Steak House $$ Tel (210) 735-3552 Closed Sun
6416 N Lamar Blvd, 78752 Steak House This popular cantina serves
Tel (512) 451-5440 2458 N Main St, 76164 "Macho"-sized burgers, nachos,
This historic 1930s eatery is Tel (817) 624-3945 cold beers, and more. The revered
popular for American diner food Juicy charcoal-grilled steaks tostada burger is topped with
with a Texan twist. Fried catfish, are the star dishes at Cattlemen’s. cheddar, beans, chips, and salsa.
chicken-fried steak, and pecan Try the thick strip sirloin, rib-eye,
pie are popular dishes. Live music or T-bone steaks. Chicken, shrimp, SAN ANTONIO: Boudro’s $$
for Sunday brunch. and lobster are also available. American
421 E Commerce St, 78205
AUSTIN: Uchi $$$ HOUSTON: Torchy’s Tacos $ Tel (210) 224-8484
Japanese Tex-Mex A trendy Riverwalk restaurant
801 S Lamar Blvd, 78704 2411 S Shepherd Dr, 77019 serving Texas beef and Gulf
Tel (512) 916-4808 Tel (713) 595-8226 seafood. Enjoy the guacamole
Housed in a refurbished old A favorite with locals for its prepared tableside while sipping
home, Uchi serves award-winning tasty and creative tacos with the prickly pear margarita.
contemporary Japanese cuisine. Jamaican jerk chicken, blackened
Local ingredients are combined salmon, or fried avocado. SAN ANTONIO: Mi Tierra
with high-quality seafood from Café & Bakery $$
around the world. HOUSTON: Américas $$ Mexican
Latin American 218 Produce Row, 78207
DALLAS: El Fenix $ 2040 W Gray St, TX 77019 Tel (210) 225-1262
Tex-Mex Tel (832) 200-1492 A legendary spot, Mi Tierra
1601 McKinney Ave, 75202 This upscale establishment offers is known for its festive decor,
Tel (214) 747-1121 vibrant Latin cuisine, including margaritas, and sizzling fajitas.
A casual, affordable haven ceviche and grilled meats in a The on-site panadeira provides
operating since 1918. The fresh modern space with rustic touches. a huge range of pastries.
and generous portions of fajitas,
chalupas, and enchiladas are the
house favorites. Warm ambience.
DK Choice
DALLAS: Sonny Bryan’s
Smokehouse $
Barbecue
2202 Inwood Rd, 75235
Tel (214) 357-7120
This chain has been serving
traditional Texas barbecue
since 1910. The rich and smoky
meats, accompanied by savory
sauces, are intensely flavorful.
The brisket, being a favorite,
often sells out. Pulled pork, ribs,
and sausages are also popular.
Wine racks and dining area of the popular Underbelly, Houston
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 28–9

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