Southwestern U.S. :: The Happy Fork

May

1996

Chuy

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This Tex-Mex diner/Elvis shrine is famous in and around Austin, Texas with more scattered around the states. Stop in and try some of their sweet gulf shrimp tacos or chili relleno.

Order a margarita and ask for the salsa sampler (only available on request) to go with the house made chips. Shrimp tacos are my favorite here, but have been removed from the regular menu, look for them as a special.

Chuy’s had a location in Tustin, CA for less then a year but it closed in 1997, I believe, due to a dispute with another chain of a similar names Chuy’s Baja Broiler.
What To Order: Shrimp tacos, homemade salsas

Chuy’s

This information was accurate at the time of posting, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead or visit the website to confirm hours, location and other details.

http://www.chuys.com/
4544 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
214.559.2489

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30
Credit cards, Bar, Beer and wine, Smoking section, Entertainment

Categories : 2 Forks, Fork on the Road, Southwestern U.S., The Happy Fork reviews

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May

1996

Eatzi’s

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Prepared gourmet meals, stop in for a great lunch to eat on the patio or to go. The chefs were recruited from various restaurants throughout the states. They claim to serve 2500 customers per day in this location alone! Great selection of fresh ingredients, vegetables, wine and beer.

Other locations in Houston, Atlanta, Rockville, MD

Eatzi’s

This information was accurate at the time of posting, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead or visit the website to confirm hours, location and other details.

www.eatzis.com
3403 Oaklawn
Dallas, TX
214-526-1515

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30
Patio, Credit cards, Beer and wine, Casual

Categories : 4 Forks, Fork on the Road, Southwestern U.S., The Happy Fork reviews

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Mar

1993

Commander’s Palace

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Regularly rated among the top restaurants in the country, both Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse took turns in this famous kitchen. Owned by the Brennan family.

Also in Las Vegas.

What To Order: Turtle soup, Mint Julep, Gumbo, Tasso Shrimp, Chocolate Souffle, Steamed spinach

Commander’s Palace
This information was accurate at the time of posting, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead or visit the website to confirm hours, location and other details.

http://www.CommandersPalace.com/
1403 Washington
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-899-8221

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30
Patio, Brunch, Credit cards, Bar, Beer and wine, Smoking section

Categories : 4 Forks, Fork on the Road, Southwestern U.S., The Happy Fork reviews

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Nov

1990

Lufkin Bar BQ

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It’s been ten years since I’ve been here but the memory lives on. Next trip to Dallas I expect to make my way here to refresh my taste buds and update the review.

Lufkin Bar BQ

This information was accurate at the time of posting, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead or visit the website to confirm hours, location and other details.

203 South Chestnut Street
Lufkin, TX
About an hour east of Dallas
936-634-4744

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

Categories : 3 Forks, Fork on the Road, Southwestern U.S., The Happy Fork reviews

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