Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 8 Texas american spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Austin, Fort Worth, Houston and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. Magnolia Cafe (Austin)
American, Breakfast · $$ · 4.5★ (7,092 Google reviews)
Magnolia Cafe earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 7,092 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 5, Episode 3 — “Not What You'd Expect” (November 24, 2008)
Address: 1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: +1 512-445-0000
Website: magnoliacafeaustin.com
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2. Traveler’s Table (Houston)
American, Breakfast · $$ · 4.6★ (2,750 Google reviews)
Known for American classics, Traveler’s Table still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 2,750 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 9 — “Mouthwatering Meat” (August 13, 2021)
Address: 520 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: +1 832-409-5785
Website: www.travelerstable.com
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3. Louie Mueller BBQ (Taylor)
American, BBQ · $$ · 4.4★ (2,580 Google reviews)
The American classics at Louie Mueller BBQ clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,580 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 1, Episode 5 — “BBQ” (May 28, 2007)
Address: 206 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574
Phone: +1 512-352-6206
Website: www.texasbbq.com
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4. Lankford Grocery (Houston)
American, Mexican, Burger, Breakfast · $ · 4.5★ (2,043 Google reviews)
Lankford Grocery is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.5 stars from 2,043 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 7, Episode 2 — “Burgers, Tacos & Dogs” (August 10, 2009)
Address: 88 Dennis St, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: +1 713-522-9555
Website: midtown.lankfordsburgers.com
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5. The Original Marini’s Empanada House (Houston)
American, Mexican · $ · 4.7★ (2,025 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for American classics, The Original Marini’s Empanada House keeps a 4.7-star rating across 2,025 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 26, Episode 8 — “From North to South America” (March 31, 2017)
Address: 10001 Westheimer Rd # 2570, Houston, TX 77042
Phone: +1 713-266-2729
Website: www.theoriginalmarinis.com
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6. Fred’s Texas Café (Fort Worth)
American, Burger · $$ · 4.5★ (1,872 Google reviews)
Fred’s Texas Café earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,872 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 6, Episode 9 — “All Kinds of Classics” (June 8, 2009)
Address: 2730 Western Center Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76131
Phone: +1 817-232-0111
Website: fredstexascafe.com
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7. Industry (Austin)
American, Breakfast, Sandwich, Southern · $$ · 4.5★ (1,264 Google reviews)
Known for American classics, Industry still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,264 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 42, Episode 2 — “Sandwiches and Soul” (July 25, 2025)
Address: 1211 E 5th St. Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: +1 512-564-8686
Website: eastside.industrytx.com
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8. Foreign & Domestic (Austin)
American · $$$ · 4.5★ (1,157 Google reviews)
The American classics at Foreign & Domestic clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,157 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 11 — “Belly Up” (June 25, 2012)
Address: 306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
Phone: +1 512-865-6477
Website: fndaustin.com
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