Gig ‘em good at Texas A&M’s top taco shops, burger joints, pizzerias, and steakhouses.
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When you think of College Station , your mind likely hops to those irritatingly lovable Aggies . Home toTexas A&M University , the small ol’ town in the heart ofBrazos Valleyhas deep ascendant in tradition and history , from the decades - old Century Tree to the abundant Aggie Spirit you ’ll find across campus . Less well known , it ’s also home to more than a fewdamn - skilful restaurants . Whether you ’re visiting forthe big gameor are a full - time dweller with a disembodied spirit that can ne’er be told , here ’s where to find the respectable station to eat in all of Aggieland ( and beyond ) . Gig ‘ em !
Fusion Peru
Lomo Saltado . Arroz con Mariscos . Pollo a la Brasa . you may get it all at this Peruvian kitchen , plus fusion riffs from the Peruvian - spiced Machu Picchu Burger and Pork Inka Tacos to Pollipapas ( wimp and potatoes ) , made here with Gallic french fries , crybaby pungency , and a duet of drizzles : Huancaina ( a gamey , cheesy sauce ) and Golf ( a mix of catsup and mayo).How to book : block by for first come , first served seating or order saving viaAggiefood , DoorDash , andGrubhub .
Gate 12 Bar & Grill
This sibling establishment to J. Cody ’s Steak and Barbeque in Bryan gets an A+ on the views alone . Located near ( yet outside of ) the Easterwood Airport , you’re able to snag a windowpane seat to beguile a glimpse of the planes taking off and landing as you dine on Chorizo Stuffed Jalapenos , elephantine Shrimp & Grits , and Gate 12 Burgers , topped with J. Cody ’s brisket and touch sauce . For spare credit , visit around sunset for even sweeter views .
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen
You ’ll find way more than just ace pizza pie at this College Station - bear , Cali - invigorate articulation — though yeah , you ’ll probably want to set up some of that . But also regularize thing like woodwind instrument - Fired Hass Avocado , Polenta Crusted Calamari , Coronado Whitefish Tacos , and Filet Kabobs with frites and immature edible bean . gratification guarantee . How to reserve : Stop by for first seed , first served seating or social club takeout viaChowNow .
Solt
Chef Tai Lee brings a refined edge to casual dining at this sleek spot , situate in Lee ’s former Veritas outer space . Though it ’s from the same chef , expect an all fresh experience here , starting with snack like Ahi Tuna Tartare with Korean chile sauce and browned saccharide - bruléed Crispy Candied Bacon before move onto special like the half - pound Wagyu Sôlt Burger , Frenched Pork Chop , and Miso - Marinated Cod . And it ’s all finished with an Espressotini , by nature . How to book : barricade by for first come , first served seating or order takeoutonline .
Stella Southern Cafe
Yes , biscuit can be made into French toast — just need this cozy breakfast and tiffin hub . overt daily from 7 am to 2 Prime Minister , the coffee bar provides all the culinary comfort in the form of scratch - made biscuits , served Chicken & Waffles - panache with savory - gratifying black Piper nigrum cane syrup , made into Bananas Foster French Toast with a rummy yellowish brown drizzle , or straight up put out a la Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy . And that ’s just scratching the ( supremely larder ) surface . How to book : kibosh by for first come , first do seating or order takeoutonline .
Wings ‘N More Restaurant & Bar
Is a college town even a college Ithiel Town without a go - to offstage joint ? We recall not , and this longtime local hangout is as reliable as it is tasty , with two dine - in position in College Station and two express spots in Bryan . Get your bone - in and boneless picks slash in sauce from Hawaiian and Chipotle Honey Mustard to Super Caliente , then add up on Texas Tender Sandwiches , Honey Glazed Baby Back Ribs , and a bounteousness of apps and sides . While the stupid supplying chain has put a irregular halt to its cult - favorite curly Christopher Fry , you’re able to get still yours straight - reduce for now ( and there ’s no stopping the old - school Whippin ’ Good Sundae , significance / export woes be damned).How to Koran : Join the waitlist viaYelp , decree takeout viaAloha , or get delivery viaDoorDash .
Layne’s Chicken Fingers
Now with several locations between College Station , Dallas - Fort Worth , andHouston , this local hero has been feed Aggies since 1994 ( which we ’re guessing is a few twelvemonth before you get on the scene ) . Celebrate the ikon by spending your hard - earned cash on the Chicken Finger , tangy secret dipping sauce , and Texas Toast jazz band , which somehow continues to stay budget - friendly despite the fact that you ’ll likely end up exhaust a box every single day of the week . How to book : Stop by for first semen , first attend seating or ordering takeaway and delivery viaDoorDash .
Dixie Chicken
This Aggieland stalwart throws it way , right smart back to 1974 , a no - frills burger and beer streak that has garnered a loyal army of fans and once snagged itself a slur on our leaning of the33 best college bars in America . arrange a pitcher off the rough drawing list and plunge your college ring in it for good luck ( custom being custom , and all ) , then take down DC ’s beloved Freddy Burgers and Tijuana Fries , complete with an derisory amount of melty high mallow , bits of Roger Bacon , and jalapeno , plus a ranch dipper . How to book : Stop by for first come , first served seating .
Fuego Tortilla Grill
Craving an omelet in the center of the night ? No problem . This A&M hot spot function all - sidereal day breakfast , and it ’s opened 24/6 ( it ’s closed on Mondays , but that ’s the fallible weekday anyway ) . Head here for badass Chicken and Waffles andhot - off - the - grill Breakfast Tacosstuffed with Sir Francis Bacon , potatoes , carne guisada , and eggs . Or eschew breakfast altogether and dive headlong into the monster Dr Pepper Cowboy Brisket Taco and top - notch Roasted Poblano Queso . How to book : intercept by for first come , first served seating area or parliamentary law takeoutonline .
MAD taco
The self - predicate “ Ferrari of tacos ” rocket its grub to the next level by making everything from scratch , including the tamale dough that provides the base of your tacos , and the roasted and smoke jalapeño sirup that you should most by all odds make a part of your margarita experience . Get the noteworthy number stuff with fun ingredients like Chile Pork , Fried Chicken with green chile ranch , and in the altogether marinated Tuna . How to hold : Stop by for first come , first wait on seating and push back - thru getaway , purchase order takeout viaHungerRush , or get legal transfer viaGrubhubandAggiefood .
Grub Burger Bar
This Aggieland fixture is so tasty it manage to gather a following even outside the college town , with outpost in office like Dallas , Houston , California , and Florida . steer to the OG location to bond ( or responsibly disagree ) with the football - crazed gang overcraft pintsandflavorful burgers . Here , beef bomb calorimeter are made with a freshly ground blending of chuck and brisket , then serve in offbeat stylus like the gooey Mac & Cheese Burger and the back talk - numbingly hot Scorpio with Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Sauce , grilled jalapeño , and an ice emollient pursuer if you tell the Inferno . How to reserve : Stop by for first come , first serve seating or get delivery viaGrubhub .
Fargo’s Pit BBQ
This unassuming BBQ spliff is just outside the city in Bryan , and earned itself a desired post inTexas Monthly ’s “ 50 Best Barbecue Joints in the World ” a few year back . That ’s no small effort , but it was well - deserve thanks to pitmaster Alan Caldwell ’s magic barbeque with a side of soul . snap through the crustlike bark on the brisket to reach the exceedingly tender smoked marrow hidden beneath – you ’ll want it moist , not thin – and caveman the hell out of some unctuous spare rib while you ’re at it . How to reserve : Stop by for first seminal fluid , first served seats or call 979 - 778 - 3662 for takeout .
The Republic Steakhouse
College Station ’s most excellentsteakhouseboasts a handsome interior and extensive selection of wines and whiskies , as any chophouse worth its ribeye should . That being suppose , it ’s the thoroughgoing place to dine when someone else is foot the bill . Slide into one of the leather - backed Hollywood Booth and start with oysters ( serve char - grilled or crybaby - fried , because Texas ) before going gammon on sea salt- and break up pepper - seasoned cuts that thaw in your mouth alongside House Smoked Mashed Potatoes and Bacon Maple Pecan Brussels Sprouts . There ’s even Chicken Fried Filet Mignon … because again , this is Texas .
Harvey Washbangers
Make mom proud as you show off your multitasking skills at this fun and funky laundromat - gastropub hybrid . The computer menu is full - on comfort , with Red Chile Pork Posole , Jalapeño Cream Cheese Burgers , and sloppy Flat - Top Dogs loaded with thing like Frito Pie . Come to think of it , you may want to do your washables after you ’ve finished dripping enjoin Frito Pie all over your shirt . How to book : Stop by for first come , first served seating or order takeoutonline .
Hullabaloo Diner
Sure , Guy Fieri has already christened the station , but we wo n’t hold that against it . You should n’t either , because if you did you ’d be miss out on some level - A greasy spoon classic . murder the diner to fill up up on ever - changing specials ( you ’ll find the most up - to - date menus onFacebook ) from clams Biscuits & Gravy and 44 Farms Chicken Fried Steak to Patty Melts and Green Chile Fries . Oh , and the pie . THE PIES.How to reserve : cease by for first come , first help seating or textual matter 979 - 676 - 0329 for takeaway .
Porters Dining & Butcher
Located at Century Square , this chophouse makes serious utilisation of oak , mesquite , and hickory woods . You ’ll see that ( or sample it , rather ) as you plunge into its Dry - Aged osseous tissue - In Filets , Bone - Out Ribeyes , and NY Strips . Pair those with Honey - Glazed Whole Carrots , Loaded Whipped Potatoes , and Just Good - Ass Mac ’ and Cheese after pregaming with newbie from Third Coast Shrimp Cocktails to Fried Texas Quail Eggs .
Amico Nave Ristorante
You ’ll require to relieve elbow room for dessert at this Bryan trattoria , because it arrives in the cast of languid Tiramisu , Lemon Basil Panna Cotta , and Sicilian - vogue Cannoli laced with chocolate chip cream . Before that , though , you ’ll have to have yourself an Italian feast stack with vino - overcharge Black Mussels , Vodka Sauce Pizza , Bucatini Bolognese , and Veal Marsala . trust you ’re hungry .
MESS Waffles, Etc.
Over in Century Square , this homegrown spot is bringing its waffle A - game to the table . The former food truck dishes out a beautiful mountain of all - day waffles , plus all the things you crave . Dig into the like an expert crisped Chicken and Waffle with maple sirup and maple aioli for a dulcet and savory one - two biff , amply loaded Nutella French Toast finished with fresh whip and strawberries , and oh - so - ooey and -gooey Brisket Mac . How to book : Stop by for first come , first served seats , social club takeout viaToast , and get delivery viaDoorDashandUberEats .
Christopher’s World Grille
break off college student or not , you ’ll desire to make it out to this Bryan institution at least once while in town . Set in a beautiful , century - old Texas ranch theater ( gross with an uber - relaxing patio , to bang ) , Christopher ’s delivers Lone Star magical spell by the forkful . Take the Texas Spoon Drop Crab Cake , for instance , wind up with spicy shrimp bisque sauce , or the Blue Filet , pepper - crust , Sir Francis Bacon - wrapped , and topped with blue cheese on a crispy , buttery crouton . Yee - haw , indeed .
Becca Wright | Layne’s Chicken Fingers
