They say here that in Texas it is Salt Lick.

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/...rants-in-every-state

For New Mexico they say it is El Pinto in Albuquerque, established in 1962. Whereas La Posta in Old Mesilla originated in 1939, was written-up in the Saturday Evening Post in about 1962, and serves better Mexican food than El Pinto could ever hope to put on a platter.

I guess it goes to show if you pay enough, you can get selected as damn near anything.

How does their selection match what you see in your own State?

The first one that popped into my head for New Mexico was La Posta. That could be due to the fact that it's just down the road from me in Mesilla. Maybe the overlooked it because the food is only so-so, even though the atmosphere makes up for it. Personally, I'd rather drive a few more miles and eat at Chope's in La Mesa. I've never eaten at El Pinto, so can't comment on how the quality of food compares to that of La Posta. High Finance at the top of the Sandias is a lot of fun too.

We'll have to try Chope's. My family can't get together on Mexican food in Cruces. I like Si Senor. My sister and brother-in-law prefer La Posta or Roberto's, and my brother liked My Brother's Place, although I think it's closed now. We had been talking about giving Chilito's a shot next time.

Iconic?? NY

I guess since Carnegie Deli is closed. Katz is next. A Pastrami sandwich is now $22 in Katz to be honest add 2 more pieces of rye and make 2 out of it.

Mark Katz shut his down a few years ago + moved back to N.Y. Salt Lic is good Q. but for an iconic restaurant in Austin it has to be Hill's Cafe on S. Congress.Best steak + baked potato in town. If you notice,the little old lady that greets you at the door still has a tattoo on her arm from the concentration camps.

Maybe the one in Big Sur, right on Route 1...

Eskimo Joes

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We'll have to try Chope's. My family can't get together on Mexican food in Cruces. I like Si Senor. My sister and brother-in-law prefer La Posta or Roberto's, and my brother liked My Brother's Place, although I think it's closed now. We had been talking about giving Chilito's a shot next time.

I've eaten at and like Chilito's since they opened way back when I was in college. The food is good, though not exceptional. The wife and I like their consistency and good service. When craving southern NM Mexican food, that's often where we end up. There's a little local chain called Los Compas that's pretty decent too. Real good homemade salsa - made fresh daily and served warm with fresh made tortilla chips.

And yes, My Brother's Place is closed now. Give Chope's a try. Start at the bar for a couple cold ones, then wander over the restaurant for dinner (or eat right at the bar). It's not quite the "dive" it was 20 years ago, but it's still a darn fine place to eat fresh homemade Mexican food.

There's another place in Mesilla called Andele's that is getting a very good reputation for quality dining as well. I haven't tried it, but it might be worth an experiment next time you're in the area.

I don't know what the most "iconic" restaurant in Texas is but IMO it damn sure ain't The Salt Lick.

I'll have to think on "iconic" for a while. I hate the common use of the word for everyday things. I think I'll go have some "iconic" vanilla ice cream and consider the concept, unless I get some "iconic" chocolate instead. Of course, Texas "iconic" ice cream is Blue Bell.

Thats why I mentioned Hills Cafe. But another would be El Mats on South Lamar.It is iconic as it has been here since 1952 + still serves the best Tex-Mex food around.

For Minnesota, I would say it's a tie between Matt's Bar (Minneapolis) and Newt's (Rochester). I think Newt's has the better juicy lucy but Matt's actually invented it.

For Wisconsin, the most iconic restaurant must serve up Wisconsin table fare: Wisconsin beer, brandy old fashions, cheese or deep fried cheese curds, bratwurst (Sheboygan style), and fish (perch, smelt, or whitefish). Pelletier's in Door County does a good fish boil, but I don't consider it 'iconic'. The Old Fashioned in Madison checks off most of that list, but it is fairly new and not on the East Coast. That leaves Milwaukee Brat House. They have fantastic curds, beer, and they serve up Ursingers sausage. What's not to love?

my entry has got to be the iowa machine shed again.......... i love the breakfast buffet there.......



demovrat or american who are you?

They list Canlis for my state. It is a very, very nice place to eat. It's perched on the side of a hill overlooking Seattle and it is a large, visible landmark to all who travel I-5 below it. But to me it's just a nice restaurant with fancy fare.

There are three restaurants I think of as iconic in Washington, well at least western Washington. They are not the three best restaurants but they are full of regional history and personify the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.

First is the Falls Terrace restaurant in Tumwater. It overlooks Tumwater Falls and the old Olympia Brewing Company. The view looks just like the picture on a bottle of Olympia Beer. A few times a year you can eat and watch the salmon leaping. The food is traditional northwest fare, including salmon and regional favorites.





Second would be the restaurant at the Snoqualmie Falls Lodge, now called the Salish Lodge.



The lodge and restaurant were also among the most used locations for the filming of the movie and TV series Twin Peaks. The restaurant at the lodge is wonderful but if you get bored you can run down to nearby North Bend for a slice of pie and a cup of coffee at Tweed's Cafe, better known as the RR Diner.

This video shows many views of both the Salish Lodge restaurant and Tweed's Cafe. Remember these?



The third iconic restaurant, in my opinion, is the Roosevelt Restaurant at Lake Quinault Lodge. Surrounded by Olympic National Park, it pulls us back into Washington's logging and pioneering days. The setting is like something from a picture postcard. It is surrounded by trails leading to some of the largest trees in the world. Before or after diner have drinks and play chess in the lobby or next to the lake. Then into the restaurant where food tops. You can even order big game dishes.

Have'nt had a OLY in years. Would love to have another.Cant get em here.

Kensco,
What would you consider the most "iconic" restaurant of Dallas to be? Fort Worth? Metroplex?

In Missouri its Zyphers(1946) and best biscuits and gravy this side of grandma's house

Yoder's in Sarasota, FL. Home of the 5 lb cinnamon roll.

Y'all know what it is really is:

WHATABURGER

Best cure for a hangover or when your stomach feels queezy.....

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Y'all know what it is really is:

[b]WHATABURGER

Yep,,, first stop upon arriving back at DFW from Africa. Did it today...