If you’re in Germany, esp. in a small town, go find a gasthaus. The food is almost always great.

And of course, any friggin Taqueria you choose. The street tacos in those are sublime. I’ve even gotten great street tacos in a gas station here in Dallas. (Fuel City anyone?)

What about Pappa Roux for Cajun and Jockamo Upper Crust for pizza?

This. I can get better food at a lower price at 2 Guys from Italy here in Dallas. Or Savianno’s. And Dallas isn’t even close to ideal for Italian food.

I’m Italian. If I’m at Olive Garden, it’s for a friend’s birthday and I didn’t have a say in the location.

It’s OK that you skipped BBQ. It’s better in Dallas anyway... (Ducking and running!)

I liked De Dutch. It was different enough that it brought us back twice in 3 days for breakfast.

I liked Remoulade’s. Not sure if it’s still around. And of course, beignets from Cafe Du Monde and Central Grocery for a muffaletta.

Not too far from Baton Rouge is Rayne, Louisiana. Located in Rayne is Chef Roy’s Frog City Cafe. I had the best crab cakes of my life there.

Also not too far is Hawk Arseneaux’s, which is a great place to eat during crawfish season.

The Russian House on 5th street is greatness. And of course, The Salt Lick in Round Rock (Or Driftwood if you have the time) is solid ‘cue.

Greek town has some solid food offerings. I had great greek and a pretty damn good deep dish pizza there.

Federal Way has a great little Ramen shop called Tokyo-Ya. The owner is cool as hell, and the ramen is top-notch!

The Strand has some great eating choices with a slightly more touristy vibe. I had some pretty good Cod over by Pennmac when I visited.

My wife and I went to Wichita. She liked the Doo Dah diner so much she made me buy her a shirt! :D

The Lotus Leaf Cafe was also pretty damn good.

I was in Houston a few weeks ago and ended up in Winnie TX at Al-T’s. They had some pretty damn good shrimp. I keep meaning to get to Gaido’s because I hear it’s the bomb. But I went out to Sea Rim State Park to avoid the crowds at the beach, so I was closes to Winnie.

Tortuga’s in Galveston is good. I also had some…

We have a Londoner-owned British restaurant in the Dallas area (From Across the Pond) and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed trying almost everything on their menu. Mad props to their Bubble & Squeak, and shepherd’s pie.

Kelly’s Roast Beef in Boston was really good.

We have them in Dallas. Meh. Decent burger, but they fail with their chalky fries.

I liked Danny’s in Minneapolis. Their Juicy Lucy burger was worth the wait.

Dallas:
>Zaguan - A Venezuelan/Argentinan cafe/coffee shop/bakery. Very good, and has a nice GF selection if you need that.
>Sonny Bryan’s BBQ on Inwood. It’s the original. Don’t bother with the franchises in other locations. Get the ribs
> Chocolate Secrets on Oak Lawn - This is for dessert. A great little Chocolate…