Food & Drink
Chips and Salsa, Margarita
and Mexican Food
Winner: Zapata Grill & Mexican Cantina Fans of Zapata’s enjoy everything from the salty and spicy chips and salsa to the potent margaritas and unique atmosphere. The Tex-Mex Restaurant features Mesquite-grilled meats, seafood and other Mexican fare in a laid-back, rustic setting. A bar and several dining areas make Zapata’s the perfect place for special occasions. Located in historic downtown Texarkana, Zapata Grill & Mexican Cantina is the place to see and be seen in Texarkana.
Runner Up for Chips and Salsa: TaMolly’s Mexican Kitchen
Runner Up for Margarita: Amigo Juan
Runner Up for Mexican Food: Amigo Juan
Cocktail
Winner: Pecan Point Gastropub & Brewery Pecan Point opened in October 2014 and is located in a historic building next to the Perot Theatre. Since then, the culinary team has been serving up quality interpretations of classic gastropub fare with an emphasis on regional cuisine. They proudly serve house-brewed, small batch beers as well as unique craft beers from other breweries. Custom cocktails are made with house-infused spirits and are a crowd favorite.
Runner Up: Benchmark American Brasserie
Coffee
Winner: Starbucks Coffee Starbucks offers everything for the coffee lover. The popular chain is in two locations in Texarkana and offers everything from Caffe Latte and Caffe Mocha Expresso beverages to Frappuccino blended beverages including Chocolate Cookie Crumble Frappucino and Mocha Coconut Frappucino. Starbucks also offers pastries and other snacks to go with its popular and addiccting drinks.
Runner Up: The Doughnut Cafe & Coffee House
Winner: Shorty’s Donut Shop and Diner Shorty’s Donut Shop and Diner satisfies the longing of those looking for burgers, other lunch items and their signature Southern Maid doughnuts. In business for more than 50 years, Shorty’s is legendary for its doughtnuts including glazed, chocolate topped, blueberry and buttermilk. Rounding out their pastry-inspired breakfast offerings are apple fritters, butter rolls, crisps, fried pies, long johns and calachis.
Runner Up: Dandy Donut Shoppe