The Slow Bone

Not only can Jack Perkins flip a mean patty at his iconic Dallas burger spot-- Maple and Motor, he can also smoke up some killer barbecue at his cafeteria-style (lunch-only) diner, which fired up the Design District in 2013. Recycled church hymn boards display the meats and sides of the day, which run the gamut from hickory-smoked chicken and fall-off-the-bone ribs to sides like jalapeno mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole and fried okra. But if you really want to experience Texas barbecue at its best, go for the brisket, it's a melt-in-your-mouth black bark crusted heap of deliciousness. Just make sure to save room for dessert, the cornbread pudding is insanely good.