Adios, Texas! The Food Edition

I love food and Texas has some really great restaurants that I am going to miss. Obviously, there are some great Tex-Mex and delicious BBQ joints, but what I am going to truly miss are some really unique places that I have frequented.

One place is Freebirds. This place makes the best burritos I have ever had the pleasure to eat. Not only is the food wonderful, but also each restaurant's decor is a sight to see. The Freebirds mascot is Libby, who is none other than the Statue of Liberty herself. Instead of wielding a torch in her right hand, she carries a giant burrito in all its shiny glory. If you decide to dine here, plan on not eating anything prior to going (or after for that matter!), especially if you decide to order a Monster! Of course you can get smaller sizes, but come on you're in Texas and everything is big here!

Next stop, Lupe Tortilla. The Sizzling Fajitas are the only thing I have ever ordered here (along with a Margarita on the rocks). These yummy strips of beef (or chicken) carefully marinated in lime and pepper will rock your mouth! To warm you up for the big event, you get the traditional basket o' chips and side of salsa. But it doesn't end there. They also give you this warm pinto bean, bacon and cilantro concoction to dip chips in, too. Tom and I always playfully fight about who has eaten more and then just end up asking for a second bowl since we like it on our fajitas as well. So, yes the food is wonderful, but that's not all. If the weather is cooperating and you have kids in tow, sit on the patio and let them frolic in the giant sandbox. When we go it feels like we are on a pseudo-date, since we are alone for most of the meal!

Last, but not least is Niko Niko's. I'm really gonna miss this one, folks. I can't tell you how many times in the last year and a half that I have gorged on the Greek, fast food served here. To get an idea of the possible number of times, I have been three times in the last 30 days alone! (last night was my most recent visit.) Yes, it's that good. I have become obsessed with Greek food so I have been trying out different menu items at various restaurants any chance I get and hands down, Niko Niko's is the best! Hey, they've got to be good to have won an award from Marvin Zindler. Even though they describe the food as fast, it doesn't taste or feel that way. Sometimes the line is out the door, but you'll always get that Greek-salad lickety split, which BTW is my favorite part of the meal because of the giant slab of feta cheese on top. The menu has a lot to offer, so you will surely find something to make you happy! And, don't forget to stuff that last spot in your stomach with a gooey piece of Baklava, OK?

Amanda