John Steinbeck's Love And War In Texas
When's the last time you climbed in the car and tasted some delicious, authentic Texas cuisine? If you live in Plano, you're lucky to live close to some real culinary gems. And if you're just passing through, you owe it to yourself to make the most of your time in this all-American city by tasting the best of what it has to offer. Here are five restaurants in Plano where you'll find authentic Texan food that's well worth a drive.
Love and War in Texas
Born-and-bred Texan Tye Phelps credits John Steinbeck with at least some of the inspiration for the first stop on the list. In 1962, Steinbeck said, "Rich, poor, Panhandle, Gulf, city, country, Texas is the obsession, the proper study and the passionate possession of all Texans." Love and War …show more content…
Around these parts, that means brisket, and that's the specialty at Kenny's Smoke House. You'll also find pork, chicken, and even salmon on the menu, as well as classic sides like cole slaw and collard greens, creative appetizers like jalapeno cheddar sausage, and cocktails featuring house-smoked bourbon.
Fearing's
If you're willing to spend 45 minutes in the car to taste the work of The Father of Southwestern Cuisine, this next one is for you. Dean Fearing earned his title thanks to 20 years at Mansion on Turtle Creek (or "The Mansion" to locals) and his authorship of "The Texas Food Bible." In 2007, he opened this signature restaurant in the Dallas Ritz-Carlton Hotel, which quickly earned accolades like Esquire magazine's Restaurant of the Year and Table of the Year, and Zagat's Number One in Hotel Dining for 2009.
The Rusty Taco
Finally, stay casual and close to home with a taco and beer combo for less than five bucks at The Rusty Taco. This isn't Tex Mex, this is Mex Mex, meaning the tacos are reminiscent of what you get from street vendors south of the border. Most people come for the authentic Baja-style fish tacos, but you can also get beef, brisket, pork, chicken, shrimp, veggie, and even breakfast and desert tacos. It's the perfect way to round out your culinary exploration of
Love and War in Texas
Born-and-bred Texan Tye Phelps credits John Steinbeck with at least some of the inspiration for the first stop on the list. In 1962, Steinbeck said, "Rich, poor, Panhandle, Gulf, city, country, Texas is the obsession, the proper study and the passionate possession of all Texans." Love and War …show more content…
Around these parts, that means brisket, and that's the specialty at Kenny's Smoke House. You'll also find pork, chicken, and even salmon on the menu, as well as classic sides like cole slaw and collard greens, creative appetizers like jalapeno cheddar sausage, and cocktails featuring house-smoked bourbon.
Fearing's
If you're willing to spend 45 minutes in the car to taste the work of The Father of Southwestern Cuisine, this next one is for you. Dean Fearing earned his title thanks to 20 years at Mansion on Turtle Creek (or "The Mansion" to locals) and his authorship of "The Texas Food Bible." In 2007, he opened this signature restaurant in the Dallas Ritz-Carlton Hotel, which quickly earned accolades like Esquire magazine's Restaurant of the Year and Table of the Year, and Zagat's Number One in Hotel Dining for 2009.
The Rusty Taco
Finally, stay casual and close to home with a taco and beer combo for less than five bucks at The Rusty Taco. This isn't Tex Mex, this is Mex Mex, meaning the tacos are reminiscent of what you get from street vendors south of the border. Most people come for the authentic Baja-style fish tacos, but you can also get beef, brisket, pork, chicken, shrimp, veggie, and even breakfast and desert tacos. It's the perfect way to round out your culinary exploration of