Charlie Goodnight invented the chuck wagon, and his family went on to build the Goodnight Motel and its coffee shop, Hill’s Cafe. Open in the same location for more than 65 years, Hill’s Cafe is an Austin landmark serving up Texas specialties such as chicken-fried steak, chips and queso, brisket sliders, tamales, barbecue, skillet enchiladas, fried chicken, burgers, and catfish. – Kate Thornberry

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