BBQ

Pecan Lodge - this is the farthest from the venue but arguably the best BBQ in the world (all other opinions on this other than Salt Lick in Austin are invalid). Expect to spend ~30-45min in line here unless you want to order a trough (feeds 4-5). Recommended to arrive early before everything sells out.

Hutchins - Still better than anything you will have outside of the state of Texas. Also plan to spend some time in line here. Still worth it!

Hard 8 - A small level below Hutchins but the line will be shorter. Still a good representation of Texas!

Tex-Mex

Gloria's - A nicer representation but still delicious. The black bean dip is addictive as well as the margaritas.

Mexican Sugar - Incredible for brunch but also great quality food all day long!

Mi Dia from Scratch - great quality food with a great atmosphere

Chuy's - This is a down and dirty tex-mex restaurant. Don't go here on a diet. The happy hour queso bar is a must-do if it is open. The margaritas can also be very dangerous here.

MiCocina - This is walking distance to the hotel for a good reason. The mambo taxi's are the best. DO NOT HAVE MORE THAN 2. The food is also good but nothing to write home about since this is a larger chain.

Other Options

Legacy Food Hall - 3 levels of gourmet food trucks all under one roof. A great place to grab food and drinks if your group is torn on what they want.

Granite Park Boardwalk - A variety of restaurants overlooking a pond. The biscuit bar is a great place to grab breakfast.

The Star - The cowboys practice facility is a great place for a tour or to grab a bite to eat at any of the restaurants in the complex.

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