# Is there anything worth eating in Midland TX? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 13, 2011, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533 "2011-08-13T01:33:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Furious\_Marmot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/dfb087/32.png) [@Furious\_Marmot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Furious_Marmot)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/1 "2011-08-13T01:33:57Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/2 "2011-08-13T01:42:10Z")
Can’t recommend anything but [here’s a start.](http://local.yahoo.com/TX/Midland/Food+Dining/Restaurants/Restaurants) ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/3 "2011-08-13T03:50:47Z")
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/](http://www.mylabodega.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/4 "2011-08-13T13:37:13Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/5 "2011-08-13T13:47:55Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/6 "2011-08-13T16:29:17Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > 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/](http://www.mylabodega.com/) 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. ---
**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/7 "2011-08-13T18:02:38Z")
I know it’s tempting, but avoid the armadillos that you see dead on the side of the road. Only eat fresh armadillos. ---
**Author:** ![Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/soul_brother_number_two/32/3515_2.png) [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/8 "2011-08-13T19:19:38Z")
Whenever I go anywhere for any length of time I ask these folks what’s for eats. > **[Roadfood: Discover Authentic Regional Dishes & Restaurants](https://roadfood.com/)** > > Roadfood is the best resource for affordable restaurant recommendations, recipes and guides to help you find where to eat. Go to the forums, post a topic, receive many feedbacks. This place too. > **[Chowhound](https://www.chowhound.com)** > > Chowhound ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/9 "2011-08-13T19:55:03Z")
From MPSIMS to Cafe Society. ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/10 "2011-08-13T19:57:46Z")
The garlic press is pretty good. It’s a bit pricy but if you like garlic they have several nice dishes. ---
**Author:** ![fumster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e9c0ed/32.png) [@fumster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fumster)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-worth-eating-in-midland-tx/592533/11 "2011-08-13T20:05:29Z")
Bush?