Southern Restaurants in Texas

When Guy Fieri rolled his red Camaro into the Lone Star State, he discovered that Texas brings its own bold swagger to Southern cuisine. From 2009 to 2025, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has showcased 4 remarkable Southern restaurants across Texas, with 3 still serving up flavor-packed dishes today. These joints have earned an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars from devoted fans.

Austin leads the pack with two featured spots, including the exceptional Boteco (4.6★), where Brazilian-Southern fusion creates unforgettable plates. Over in San Antonio, Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen (4.6★) has been dishing out authentic Louisiana-style comfort food that earned Guy’s enthusiastic approval. The capital city also boasts Industry (4.5★), another crowd favorite that exemplifies Austin’s creative culinary spirit.

Whether you’re craving slow-smoked meats, crispy fried chicken, or soulful Creole classics, these Triple D-approved destinations prove that Texas knows how to put its own stamp on Southern cooking traditions. Time to take a flavorful road trip through the heart of Texas.