Is there anything worth eating in Midland TX?

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I’m trapped in Midland for a few days, so I will have to eat something eventually. Previous sojourns have demonstrated that the Chic-Fil-A and Target have comestibles of similar edibility to their locations in other cities. I like chicken sandwiches and potato chips as much as, or more than, the next guy, but that’s going to get awfully boring and might be unhealthy or something after a week. Is there any good non-chain food to be had? Tex Mex, maybe? Is it too far west for barbecue? Help! Thanks.

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Can’t recommend anything but here’s a start.

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You’ll find a lot of Tex Mex. Go for a diner or truck stop that offers it.

Tex Mex is my favorite food. Tamales and enchiladas are always good. Good tex mex usually offers a plate dinner with a little of everything. That’s what I order.

this looks very good
http://www.mylabodega.com/

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Can’t think of anything off the top of my head but there HAS to be a good BBQ joint around there somewhere. Remeber, Texas is one of the orignal three BBQ states.

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It’s been too long since I’ve been there to offer any real advice but the last time I was there I didn’t find anything decent. The food at the truck stops was terrible, imo.

I mostly wanted to clarify that there is no such thing as ‘too far west for barbecue’ in Texas.

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That joint has their own tortilla factory, which is a good sign.

I’ve heard that Midland has at least one decent steak place (prob. somewhat high-end) but haven’t heard much else good about it.

I’d skip the barbecue… with the exception of a few places in the greater Austin area (Lockhart, Taylor, Llano), you should stick to barbecue east of I-45 in Texas. The rest of it is kind of embarrassing.

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I know it’s tempting, but avoid the armadillos that you see dead on the side of the road. Only eat fresh armadillos.

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Whenever I go anywhere for any length of time I ask these folks what’s for eats.

Go to the forums, post a topic, receive many feedbacks.

This place too.

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From MPSIMS to Cafe Society.

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The garlic press is pretty good. It’s a bit pricy but if you like garlic they have several nice dishes.

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Bush?