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The sliced brisket plate from Branding Iron. Photo by Cortney Wood. May 2.

The search for the best in town: Barbecue edition

Taylor Morrison May 2, 2017

There was a time when students of MSU argued which local burger shack had the best burgers. When the answer came to light, they needed something else to argue about. Politics, environmental issues,...

Cajun barbecue joint worth the drive

Brianna Sheen January 27, 2016

When a friend first suggested I go to Rafter J BBQ after I ranted about a severe lack of cajun food in our otherwise culinarily-blessed city, I was immediately excited. Until I learned this supposed cajun-barbecue...

Sevis Burritos never disappoints

Sevi’s Burritos never disappoints

Kharmyn Lewis November 13, 2015

Sevi’s Burritos has been around since 1981, serving plate sized burritos for a steal of a price. Sevi’s is no hole in the wall, this family owned restaurant allows customers to seat themselves....

Grilled chicken sandwich with chips and a side salad from the Mesquite Dining Hall. Photo by Yolanda Torres.

Dining services leaves much to be desired

Yolanda Torres August 26, 2015

The new dining contract has brought with it a new way to eat at the Mesquite Dining Hall. One of the biggest changes is the buffet-style serving, a change from previous years where students could...

Sliced brisket, smoked turkey, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and Texas toast from Texas Best BBQ.

Barbecue restaurant nearly lives up to its name

Brianna Sheen February 26, 2015

Texas Best BBQ & Burgers, at the corner of Maplewood and Southwest Parkway, may not be the best, but it's good. The restaurant is nothing special from the outside, but the interior is well decorated...

Pork street tacos with red chile sauce, guacamole, tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Mexican-bottled Coke and sopapillas.

Taco shop delivers on the basics

Brianna Sheen February 19, 2015

Mr. Taco, a cozy restaurant just outside downtown Wichita Falls, provides memorable Mexican food basics and an authentic atmosphere. The tiny shop has a nondescript exterior except for the giant...

Cheesburger and fries with Scotts Famous Cherry Lime from Scotts Drive In. Photo by Courtney Gilder.

Drive-in diner burgers, shakes impressive

Courtney Gilder February 13, 2015

Scott's Drive In is everything I pictured when thinking about the 1960’s drive-in and diners. The odd colors and architecture were the staple of this small drive-in. The older men even dressed the...

Jimmys Eggs traditional breakfast: bacon, home fries, three pancakes and two eggs made to order.

New breakfast restaurant has potential

Brianna Sheen February 4, 2015

Jimmy's Egg is just one of the multiple restaurants opening up around Wichita Falls in recent months, but with its balanced mix of unique breakfast meals and southern staple foods, this restaurant...

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Glass Kitchen: Burger joint gets it right

Brianna Sheen January 27, 2015

The Glass Kitchen, a little hole in the wall on Old Iowa Park Road, serves up a delicious cheeseburger worth that is worth the 5.6-mile drive from campus. Although the diner looks a little worse...

Baklava from Gyros & Kebobs

Gyros & Kebobs: Good with room to improve

Brianna Sheen January 22, 2015

While the family-owned Greek restaurant Gyros & Kebobs offers acceptable Mediterranean staples at a fair price, there is still something to be desired from the establishment. After arriving...

The Texas Benny: Jalapeño toast topped with fries, Dr Pepper pulled pork, poached egg and hollandaise sauce.

Gypsy Kit brings food-truck cuisine indoors

Eddie Miller December 4, 2014

The Gypsy Kit is a small restaurant housed on the first floor of the historic Hamilton building downtown. They serve anything from shrimp tacos to burgers and fries—but it probably won't be a burger...

Mias Special Roll with marinara dipping sauce from Mias Italian Bistro.

Food fresh, service outstanding at local Italian bistro

Eddie Miller November 21, 2014

Finding a decent Italian restaurant in Wichita Falls can be pretty difficult once of the novelty of endless breadsticks from our resident franchise Italian restaurant wears off. Luckily the search...

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