The Food Scene

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Today, State Line Avenue in Texarkana is bustling with activity. But when Roy Oliver opened Cattleman’s Steakhouse 55 years ago, State Line Avenue was a two-lane road and “all country.”

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After seeing the need for a fine dining experience in the area, Verona Restaurant & Wine Bar opened in downtown Texarkana in 2015. Since then, the upscale Italian restaurant has become a popular spot for anniversary celebrations, romantic date nights, and even proposals.

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Known for their southern cooking and homemade pies with some of the best meringue you can find, Sue ‘N Carol's Kitchen is an iconic Texarkana restaurant. They’re open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, so plan ahead to make sure you don’t miss out on this popular spot. Enjoy their hand-breaded chicken fried steak and follow it up with one of their famous pies with a signature recipe passed down from Carol’s mother who opened the restaurant in the 70s.

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Zapata’s offers a wild slice of the southwest right here in downtown Texarkana. Not your run-of-the-mill Tex-Mex chain, this local eatery serves some of the greatest tacos, fajitas, and salsa around. In fact, it was named Best Mexican Food three times by ALT Magazine readers.