Food & Drink
Frozen Yogurt
Winner: Orange Leaf
Orange Leaf Texarkana takes frozen yogurt to the next level. It’s a self-serve, choose-your-own toppings froyo experience guaranteed to titillate the taste buds and leave customers satisfied with the delicious experience. The variety of toppings available ensures that there is something for everyone.
Runner Up: TCBY
Hamburger
Winner: Reggie’s Burgers, Dogs & Fries Reggie’s Burgers is known for its excellent hamburgers, which start with certified Angus beef that’s never frozen. Burgers can be made to order with a variety of toppings to fit any set of tastebuds. Reggie’s is also known for its tasty French fries, excellent customer service and reasonable prices.
Runner Up: 30 Burger
Happy Hour
Winner: On the Border Mexican Grill &
Cantina
On the Border in Texarkana offers signature margaritas and authentic Mexican food favorites, like mesquite-grilled fajitas and tacos. Happy Hour specials are available daily with drinks ranging from $2 and up. Food specials are available as well.
Runner Up: Zapata Grill & Mexican Cantina
Winner: Dixie Diner
Dixie Diner has been serving up homestyle cooking for decades. A hometown favorite, Dixie Diner makes meals from scratch and serves them with a heaping helping of Southern hospitality. The diner has a dedicated following locally and earns great reviews from those passing through town. It’s a great place to meet and eat.
Runner Up: Mother Kelley’s Home Cooking
Hot Wings
Winner: Wingstop Wingstop offers a tasty array of wings and sauces, usually to a snappy classic rock beat in the background. Its aviation-themed atmosphere is in keeping with things with wings. For just the delicious taste of wings, this one allows you a quick stop for wings.
Runner Up: Hooters
Iced Tea
Winner: McAlister’s Deli Texarkana’s tea devotees raise their glasses to McAlister’s Deli. They put a lot of care and pride into this well-loved brew. It Rainforest Alliance certified, specially filtered, made fresh every four hours and poured directly over ice. It’s Texarkana’s tea-riffic drink.
Runner Up: Chicken Express
Italian Food
Winner: Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Joe’s Pizza and Pasta serves wonderful Italian fare in downtown Texarkana. Described as a low-key, old-school Italian eatery serving subs, pizza, pasta and classic entrees, Joe’s is the local choice to gather for great food and service.
Runner Up: Chappos Italian Cuisine
Liquor Store
Winner: Chubby Cheeks Liquor
A huge range of wine, beers and spirits as well as cocktail mixing ingredients makes this a one-stop shop for adult beverage needs. In addition, check out a variety of foods that fit with tavern snacking. You won’t believe how much variety you can find in pickled eggs alone.
Runner Up: Party Factory
Pizza
Winner: Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria Gusano’s authentic Chicago-style pizza boasts “all the flavors you’ve been craving – buttery-flaky crust, sweet-tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese and perfectly seasoned sausage. Every pizza is handmade from scratch and served to your specifications.” They also offer sandwiches, salads and appetizers.
Runner Up: Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Queso
Winner: Amigo Juan
Amigo Juan has won several awards for their fantastic service, and won the hearts and stomachs of everyone who has sat at one of their tables — because they treat customers like their family. Amigo Juan serves the very best special family recipes.
Runner Up: Zapata Grill & Mexican Cantina
Ribs and Steaks
Winner: Texas Roadhouse
A Texarkana favorite for steak and fresh meats, the local Texas Roadhouse regularly sends a representative to the company-wide competition for the best steak cutter in the the chain nationally. With a country kind of atmosphere, you can see the meat in a glass display counter.
Runner Up for Ribs: Big Jake’s Bar-BQue
Runner Up for Steaks: Cattleman’s Steak House