Those of us here in North Texas know there are more than a few great restaurants in our neck of the woods. So, I wasn’t shocked when I saw that North Texas is well represented on Yelp’s list of the Top 100 restaurants in the U.S. for 2026. 

I’m quick to admit to being a creature of habit and tend to frequent the places I know I like. And yes, I tend to stick to my two to three favorites on the menu. That said, I’m always on the lookout for a new favorite.

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I also love to go day tripping. I don’t hate staying in hotels or vacation rentals, but I tend to not sleep well in them. For me, there’s nothing like sleeping in my own bed. That’s why most of the road trips I take are right here in the confines of North Texas. 

Of course, being a total foodie, I’m looking to try the best restaurants in town when I visit a new locale. I know some disagree, but I’ve found Yelp to be a consistently reliable source for trying new restaurants. So, if you’re like me, add these four North Texas restaurants to your road trip bucket list.

Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar

Fort Worth

Gold Spoon

Carrollton

Hutchins BBQ

Frisco

Edmond's Burgers & More

Plano

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