TEXAS (KXAN) — Order up! Yelp released its Top 100 restaurants list for 2024, and foodies across the country had plenty of love for the sunbelt region. Top-ranked restaurants in Arizona, Florida and Texas comprised 30% of this year’s list, with notable love for the San Antonio and Houston areas in the Lone Star State.
Here’s a breakdown of all the Texas restaurants included in this year’s roundup.
No. 9: Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy in San Antonio
Located at 13210 Huebner Road in San Antonio, Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy is noted for its Philly cheesesteaks that feature ribeye, provolone cheese, bell peppers, onions and jalapeños. Each day, Gino’s sells almost 250 of those sandwiches, according to Yelp’s coverage.
No. 27: Burger-chan in Houston
Yelp acknowledged this burger restaurant has landed on its Top 100 list for the second consecutive year. Located at 5353 W. Alabama St., Ste. 110 in Houston, Burger-chan is noted for its “unami-powered burgers,” per Yelp’s analysis, adding offerings include beef, chicken, fish and falafel entrees with a secret sauce on top.
No. 38: Tacos Doña Lena in Houston
Twice-recognized Tacos Doña Lena returns to Yelp’s rankings. The fast-casual spot at 8788 Hammerly Blvd., Ste. G in Houston, features tacos, tortas, handmade gorditas, sopes and birria tacos.
No. 61: Avesta Persian Grill in Houston
For nearly a decade, Avesta Persian Grill has been serving up stews, kabobs, rice, curries and appetizers. Located at 11165 Westheimer Road in Houston, owner Zaffar Anvari’s restaurant pulls recipes from his home country of Tajikistan, per Yelp.
No. 63: Pappa Gyros in Katy
Pappas Gyros marries midwestern comfort diner food with Greek cooking in the dishes on its menu, including a Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich, Greek gyros and a Philly Cheesesteak topping a Greek pita. The restaurant is located at 21910 Franz Road in Katy.
No. 72: Mr Max in Irving
A Japanese-style pub in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Mr Max Izakaya’s menu features sushi, Tonkotsu Ramen, grilled yellowtail collar and Takoyaki, or octopus puffs. The restaurant is located 3028 N. Belt Line Road in Irving.
No. 77: Mr. A-Ok’s Kitchen in San Antonio
Home to plenty of southern kitchen staples, Mr. A-Ok’s Kitchen serves up chicken and waffles, oxtails, chicken fried steak and grill cheese meatloaf, about other dishes. The soul and comfort food restaurant is located at 5532 Walzem Road.
No. 99: Southern Yankee Crafthouse in Houston
Southern Yankee Crafthouse, a gastropub located at 1312 W Alabama St. in Houston, specializes in Neapolitan-style pizza. Menu features include 15 rotating craft beers, wood-fired wings and the customer favorite pickle pizza.
Yelp’s complete 100-restaurant ranking is available online.