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What a time to be a foodie—a rodeo foodie.
The Houston Rodeo boasts competitions, shows, rides, other fun activities and of course, the magnificent variety of food, serving up good ol’ southern cuisines.
Here’s a list of some of the reasons why the Houston Rodeo is a foodie’s dream.
Steak and BBQ
The savory aroma of smoked meats, fresh steaks and turkey legs serves as a nose guide for every rodeo foodie who seeks to revel in Texas-style meals.
At the rodeo, there is no shortage of rare-to-well-done steaks, chicken cuts, filly cheesesteaks and brisket, with several vendors selling only their freshest.
Vendors: Goode Co. BBQ, Oakridge Smokehouse, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Holmes Smokehouse, Harlon’s BBQ, Triple J’s Smokehouse
Mexican
No state does Mexican food better than Texas, and no city does it better than Houston.
Tamales, burritos, tacos, birria and so much more are all be available at the rodeo to sample.
Vendors: Alamo Tamales, Tad’s Bodacious Burrito, Taco Love, El Patio, Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos
Seafood
Other statement cuisines of the South present at the Rodeo include seafood and Cajun-style dishes.
Vendors: Cajun Cowboy; Palmer’s Hot Chicken, Catfish and Shrimp
American
Looking for a classic hamburger, corndog, crisp waffle, a pretzel or pizza on a stick, Texas-sized options of these are available.
Vendors: Corndog with No Name, Pizza on a Stick, Pretzel Bros, Ranch House Burger Barn, Texas-Sized Pizza and Burger and Chili Shack, Waffle Chix
Candy and Ice Cream
And what’s a rodeo without a little sweet, sugar?
The candies in the form of long sour tails, toffee and caramels, pecan candy and fudge are almost irresistible. Let’s not forget the stacked list of ice cream options too.
Vendors: The Caramel Candy Company, Dippin’ Dots, Marble Slab Creamery, Kona Ice, Once Upon a Cone, North Carolina Fudge, Texas Moon Gourmet Toffee, The Great Texas Pecan Candy Company, Sour Tails
Pies, Cakes and Bakes
There’s nothing like a fresh-baked good, straight out of the oven.
Enjoy a nice pie, perhaps with a little fruit?
Funnel cakes, cheesecakes, pies, cobblers, other deep-fried treats and so much more are all available to choose from.
The aroma will lead you to the booths.
Vendors: Cobbler Cafe, Biscuit Barn and Cookies, Fredericksburg Mini-Donut, Drizzle Cheesecakes, Crown Cinnamon Rolls, Stubby’s Cinnamon Rolls, Sills Funnel Cakes and Food, The Original Mineapple Pie, Piche Beignets
Drinks
An endless escapade of drinks can also be found at the rodeo to wash it all down! There is something to fill everyone’s cup—fresh-squeezed lemonades, smoothies, sodas or yummy margaritas.
Vendors: Coca-Cola Icehouse, Fruteria Cano, Margaritaville, Ranch House Lemonade, Primos Coffee Co.
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