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Texas cuisine is not just tasty but ever-evolving — and these lists prove it

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

This set of Star-Telegram stories highlights the dynamic evolution of Texas cuisine from Fort Worth’s Dayne’s Craft Barbecue and Goldee’s BBQ ranking among the best in the state to ChopnBlok highlighting West African flavors in Houston.

Read the stories below.

Texas Monthly’s “Top 50 Best BBQ” lists traditionally help sell both barbecue and magazines across Texas.

FOR BBQ, IT’S LIKE THE OSCARS, SUPER SUNDAY: TEXAS MONTHLY’S TOP 50 LIST IS HERE

One of the top-ranked pitmasters in North Texas says, “we cook barbecue for our customers, not for a list.” | Published May 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

Franklin Barbecue’s spice-rubbed brisket. By Wyatt McSpadden

THESE TEXAS BARBECUE JOINTS DOMINATED FOOD & WINE’S RECENT BEST-OF LIST

We’re particular about our barbecue around here. | Published July 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

The New York Times announced its 2025 best restaurants list, which ranks four Texas eateries in the top 50. By Marcus Herzberg

TEXAS BOASTS SOME OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. HERE’S THE 2025 NYT LIST

Four Texas restaurants made The New York Times’ 2025 Restaurant List — and none of them are barbecue or Tex-Mex. | Published September 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.