{"id":84368,"date":"2023-02-21T13:25:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T16:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=84368"},"modified":"2023-11-29T19:12:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:12:07","slug":"best-cities-texas-chili","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-texas-chili\/","title":{"rendered":"2023&#8217;s Best Texas Cities for Chili Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you prefer chili con carne or a Frito pie, Texas will bring out your chili sweats.<\/p>    <p>Where in the Lone Star State can you find a tasty bowl of Texas Red?<\/p>    <p>To mark National Chili Day on Feb. 23, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">LawnStarter<\/a> ranked 2023&#8217;s Best Texas Cities for Chili Lovers.<\/p>    <p>We compared the 100 biggest Texas cities and looked for those with plenty of highly rated chili vendors. We also considered chili festivals and cook-offs in addition to accolades from state and international chili championships.<\/p>    <p>Warm up with our ranking below, followed by some spicy highlights.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City Rankings<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#highlights\">Highlights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Ask the Experts<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Behind the Ranking<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Local Tips<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"rankings\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City Rankings&nbsp;<\/h2>    <p>See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   \n<table id=\"tablepress-335\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-335\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Overall Rank (1=Best)<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Texas City<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Overall Score<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Access Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Quality Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Accolades Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Popularity Rank<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Austin<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">63.25<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Houston<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">57.34<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Angelo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">49.79<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Antonio<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">48.89<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dallas<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">47.51<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Irving<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">42.75<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Garland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">42.33<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cedar Park<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">35.21<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Round Rock<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">33.56<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">El Paso<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">32.31<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Amarillo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">31.74<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grand Prairie<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">31.27<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Beaumont<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30.39<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fort Worth<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">29.89<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">27<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Richardson<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">29.82<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Burleson<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">29.53<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hurst<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">29.46<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Conroe<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">29.3<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">College Station<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">29.27<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Carrollton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">28.55<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grapevine<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">28.01<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">31<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Arlington<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">27.79<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Keller<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">27.31<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Denton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">21.83<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">29<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Plano<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">21.13<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">26<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Galveston<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20.66<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">33<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">27<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Longview<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">28<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lubbock<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20.32<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sherman<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">19.19<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Frisco<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18.62<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mesquite<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">17.57<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">40<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">32<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Waco<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">17.24<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">28<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">33<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sugar Land<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">17.07<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">26<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-35\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Abilene<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16.41<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-36\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">35<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tyler<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16.16<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">41<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-37\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">The Woodlands<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">16.03<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">35<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-38\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Georgetown<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">14.44<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">32<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-39\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">38<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Braunfels<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">42<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-40\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">39<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">McKinney<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">12.11<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-41\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">40<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Corpus Christi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">11.43<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-42\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">41<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Spring<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">9.89<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">45<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-43\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">42<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Baytown<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">9.86<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">38<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-44\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">43<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Temple<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">9.79<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">43<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-45\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Del Rio<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">9.75<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">39<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-46\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">45<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wichita Falls<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">9.08<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-47\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">46<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Victoria<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8.73<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-48\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Friendswood<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8.53<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-49\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Allen<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">7.92<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">46<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-50\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">49<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Marcos<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">7.31<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-51\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Midland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">7.27<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-52\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lewisville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6.48<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-53\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bedford<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5.88<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">49<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-54\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">53<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rockwall<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5.8<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-55\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">54<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Euless<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.3<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-56\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">55<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">McAllen<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.08<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-57\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">56<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Laredo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.02<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-58\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">57<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pearland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.76<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-59\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Flower Mound<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.61<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-60\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">59<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Texarkana<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.59<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-61\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">60<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Schertz<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.57<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-62\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">61<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Brownsville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.46<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-63\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rowlett<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.38<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-64\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">63<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Killeen<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.31<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-65\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">64<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Edinburg<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.3<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-66\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">65<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">North Richland Hills<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.23<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-67\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">66<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pflugerville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.18<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-68\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">67<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Missouri City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.08<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-69\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">68<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pasadena<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.06<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-70\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">69<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Atascocita<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.05<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-71\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">70<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mission<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.03<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-72\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">71<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Harlingen<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.01<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-73\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">72<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">League City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.97<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-74\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">73<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cedar Hill<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.95<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-75\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">74<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wylie<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.94<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-76\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lancaster<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.88<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-77\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">76<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mansfield<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.87<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-78\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">76<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rosenberg<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.87<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-79\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">78<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Huntsville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.86<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-80\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">78<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Waxahachie<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.86<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-81\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">80<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Odessa<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.85<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-82\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">80<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Weslaco<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.85<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-83\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">82<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Haltom City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.84<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-84\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">83<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">La Porte<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.71<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-85\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">84<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Juan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.66<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-86\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">84<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Port Arthur<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.66<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-87\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">86<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">DeSoto<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.33<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-88\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">87<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">The Colony<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.25<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-89\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">88<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Leander<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.24<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-90\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">89<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Little Elm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.21<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-91\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">89<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Farmers Branch<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.21<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-92\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">91<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kyle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.2<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-93\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">92<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pharr<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.19<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-94\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">93<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Duncanville<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.16<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-95\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">94<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bryan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.15<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-96\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">95<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Coppell<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.12<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-97\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">96<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Texas City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.09<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-98\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">97<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Socorro<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.08<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-99\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">98<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Channelview<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.04<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-100\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">99<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mission Bend<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-101\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">99<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Copperas Cove<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-335 from cache -->    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Infographic-of-2023s-Best-Texas-Cities-for-Chili-Lovers.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the Best Texas Cities for Chili Lovers, a ranking based on the number of chili vendors, chili quality, accolades, and popularity of the dish\" class=\"wp-image-84572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Infographic-of-2023s-Best-Texas-Cities-for-Chili-Lovers.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Infographic-of-2023s-Best-Texas-Cities-for-Chili-Lovers-156x300.png 156w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Infographic-of-2023s-Best-Texas-Cities-for-Chili-Lovers-646x1245.png 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Infographic-of-2023s-Best-Texas-Cities-for-Chili-Lovers-78x150.png 78w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Infographic-of-2023s-Best-Texas-Cities-for-Chili-Lovers-768x1480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Infographic-of-2023s-Best-Texas-Cities-for-Chili-Lovers-797x1536.png 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>For presentation purposes, not all ties may be displayed for some metrics above.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"74cf4555-5b4a-49ac-a39e-a9dd782cc480\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"highlights\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Chili Capital<\/h3>    <p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-tacos-in-texas\/\">tacos<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-texas-cities-food-truck-lovers\/\">food trucks<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-bbq-cities\/\">BBQ<\/a>, Texas\u2019 capital city, Austin, is known for good eats.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>This foodie city also takes home the chili crown in our ranking. Austin offers the most chili vendors out of all the biggest cities in Texas, with high scores in Quality and Popularity. Austinites have also won an impressive share of Accolades at statewide and international chili competitions.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Other cities in the ATX metro fared well, too, with Round Rock (No. 9) and Cedar Park (No. 8) cooking into our top 10. These two cities beat Austin in Quality, taking first and second places, respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Red Royalty<\/h3>    <p>Chili has been a staple in Houston (No. 2) and San Antonio (No. 4) since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasmonthly.com\/food\/bloody-san-antonio-origins-chili-con-carne\/#:~:text=Chili%20con%20carne%20was%20introduced%20to%20America%20by%20the%20%E2%80%9CChili%20Queens%2C%E2%80%9D%20women%20who%20served%20food%20in%20San%20Antonio%E2%80%99s%20Military%20Plaza%20as%20early%20as%20the%201860s.%20Chili%20stands%20were%20also%20common%20in%20Galveston%20and%20Houston%3B%20they%20were%20the%20taco%20trucks%20of%20the%201800s.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1800s<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>It\u2019s clear that Houstonians love chili \u2014 Space City rocketed to the top with the highest average monthly Google searches from people looking for a spicy bowl. Houston also hosts the second-highest number of chili festivals and cook-offs and has the third-highest number of chili vendors.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantoniomag.com\/the-history-of-san-antonios-chili-queens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chili Queens<\/a> once ruled over San Antonio. Their chili stands are gone, but there are still plenty of chili enthusiasts cooking it up in SATX. Alamo City is home to numerous chili champions and festivals and currently boasts the second-highest Access to the official <a href=\"https:\/\/texashighways.com\/state-symbols\/the-texas-state-dish-chili\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas State Dish<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Like No Place Else<\/h3>    <p>Home to the national restaurant chain Chili\u2019s and the <a href=\"https:\/\/bigtex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Fair of Texas<\/a>, Dallas (No. 5) proves its place as a destination for chili lovers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Dallas stirs up high scores across the board, thanks to plenty of chili vendors and Accolades keeping the city full of tasty chili. Big D suburbs Irving (No. 6) and Garland (No. 7) <em>stewed<\/em> their ground with numerous chili vendors and championship winners.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Legends<\/h3>    <p>You might not find the world\u2019s best cup of chili cooking up in a restaurant, parlor, or cantina but in your neighbor\u2019s kitchen.&nbsp;<br><br>San Angelo (No. 3) is a small city, but some residents here serve up an award-winning bowl of the peppery dish. San Angelo takes home the gold in Accolades, being home to the most chili champions of recent years. Slightly larger cities like Mesquite (No. 31) and Denton (No. 24) stand out with abundant chili champions, too.&nbsp;<\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><\/a><\/p>  <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask The Experts<\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s no secret that Texans can be particular about what goes into their chili.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We reached out to a panel of experts about how to make championship-winning chili. 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however, I would assume that Texas chili does not include beans in order to make more room for extra beef, tomato, and spices.<\/p> <p><strong>Besides cornbread, what is the best side dish to serve with chili?<\/strong><\/p> <p>A fantastic side dish with chili could include various styles of grilled India Naan bread.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-chef-mike-palazzola\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'chef-mike-palazzola', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'chef-mike-palazzola'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('chef-mike-palazzola', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'chef-mike-palazzola', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'chef-mike-palazzola'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('chef-mike-palazzola', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Michael-Palazzola.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Michael Palazzola\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-mike-palazzola'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Chef Mike Palazzola <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-mike-palazzola'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Instructor of Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts Program Coordinator<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-mike-palazzola'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">East Central College<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'chef-mike-palazzola'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('chef-mike-palazzola', 'expert'); 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If grinding my own, I would choose sirloin for its beefy flavor profile.<\/p> <p>If not using ground, it becomes more of a stew, for which I would choose chuck. Delicious, but again, not as familiar to your diners.<\/p> <p><strong>What is one pepper you\u2019d recommend adding to chili to spice it up or deepen the flavor?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Peppers play a huge role in how we experience chili. Capsaicin provides much of the heat and is primarily found in the seeds and inner membrane of the pepper. Seeds can be removed if desired heat is milder.<\/p> <p>I have found that a habanero pepper has the most intense flavor profile to work with, it is just too hot sometimes \u2013\u2013 in that case, remove the seeds.<\/p> <p><strong>What are the best beef alternatives for vegans and vegetarians who love chili?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Texans will hate this, but beans are a great protein source and provide some texture to your chili.<\/p> <p>I have used lentils in many stews and curries in lieu of beans. Chili is by all rights a stew.<\/p> <p><strong>How can Texans make their chili recipe stand out at their next gathering or local competition?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Be very selective with your ingredients. Don&#8217;t just use a prepared spice mix, any old hot pepper, and any old ground beef. Pay attention to what attributes each ingredient brings to the dish.<\/p> <p><strong>Why are some Texans so against adding beans to chili?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Tradition! I grew up with beans in the chili, now I can&#8217;t imagine it without. I am sure it is a similar reason.<\/p> <p><strong>Besides cornbread, what is the best side dish to serve with chili?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I need some crunch with my chili, and haven&#8217;t found a more economical choice than some chili cheese Fritos!!!<\/p> <p>I have also done corn fritters or fried green tomatoes, which are more labor-intensive but a great way to add crunch and another flavor profile.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-chef-timothy-jensen\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'chef-timothy-jensen', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'chef-timothy-jensen'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('chef-timothy-jensen', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'chef-timothy-jensen', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'chef-timothy-jensen'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('chef-timothy-jensen', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Timothy-Jensen.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Timothy Jensen\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-timothy-jensen'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Chef Timothy Jensen <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-timothy-jensen'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Executive Chef, Professor<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'chef-timothy-jensen'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Des Moines Area Community College<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'chef-timothy-jensen'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('chef-timothy-jensen', 'expert'); 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I like having the chunks for a different textural component as well as a beefier flavor.<\/p> <p><strong>What is one pepper you\u2019d recommend adding to chili to spice it up or deepen the flavor?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I like blending a little chipotle in adobo into my chili. It adds a nice smokiness to the chili. But anchos are very nice if you grill them. Get a little char onto the pepper to really bring out the flavors.<\/p> <p><strong>What are the best beef alternatives for vegans and vegetarians who love chili?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I have had great results adding soy crumbles to chili as a meat alternative. I also ramp up the beans in that case, using a couple of different kinds, including black beans, kidney beans, and lentils.<\/p> <p><strong>How can Texans make their chili recipe stand out at their next gathering or local competition?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I think that the addition of cocoa powder and cinnamon to chili can be a dark horse that really adds a rich warmth to your chili that is unexpected. It pairs well with the tomato and cumin.<\/p> <p><strong>Why are some Texans so against adding beans to chili?<\/strong><\/p> <p>They don\u2019t think they belong. Texans tend to be purists when it comes to chili and they think that the addition of beans muddies the flavor of the chili.<\/p> <p><strong>Besides cornbread, what is the best side dish to serve with chili?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I\u2019m from the Midwest and grew up eating chili with Fritos and will always fall back to that, but my wife introduced me to the idea of cinnamon rolls with chili. She grew up with that, and I\u2019ve gotta say, I\u2019m not mad at it!<\/p> <p>The warmth of the cinnamon, as I said before, pairs nicely with the other flavors, and that touch of sweetness really makes it all pop. They lose me, though, when they add peanut butter to the cinnamon rolls with their chili.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>  <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"methodology\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behind the Ranking<\/h2>    <p>For each of the 100 biggest Texas cities, we gathered publicly available data on the factors listed in the table below.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>We then grouped those factors into four categories: Access, Quality, Accolades, and Popularity.<\/p>    <p>Next, we calculated weighted scores for each city in each category.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Finally, we averaged the scores for each city across all categories.<\/p>    <p>The city that earned the highest average score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1), while the city with the lowest ranked \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 100).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Notes:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be 100 due to ties among cities.<\/li>    <li>Texas has many chili cook-offs, but we factored in only championship results identifying the winners\u2019 cities. Those championships include the Big Tex BBQ &amp; Chili Challenge, the Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff, and the CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship.<\/li> <\/ul>   \n<table id=\"tablepress-334\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-334 methodology-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Metric<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Weighting<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Lowest Value<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Highest Value<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Best Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Access<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Number of Chili Vendors<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">56<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Quality<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Average Consumer Rating of Chili Vendors<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.5<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4.8<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Share of Highly Rated (4.5+ Stars) Chili Vendors (With 10+ Reviews)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">100%<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Average Number of Reviews per Chili Vendor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">858<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Accolades<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Total Points for Chili Championship Awards<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">430<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Popularity<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Average Monthly Google Searches for Chili-Related Keywords Over Past Year<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">58,520<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Number of Chili Festivals and Cookoffs<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Highest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-334 from cache -->    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em> Chili Appreciation Society International, Google Ads, State Fair of Texas, The Tolbert Chili Cookoff Group, TripAdvisor, and World Champion Chili Cook-Offs<\/em><\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Tips<\/h2>    <p>From the early days of cowboy chuck wagons to today\u2019s electric slow cookers, Texas has a long history of making chili.<\/p>    <p>With access to iconic recipes like Frank X. Tolbert\u2019s bowl of original <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasmonthly.com\/food\/how-to-make-chili\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Red<\/a> and Lady Bird Johnson\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1013630-lady-bird-johnsons-pedernales-river-chili\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pedernales River Chili<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to make a big bowl of chili right at home.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Sometimes food tastes better when it\u2019s made with love by someone else. Check out some of Texas\u2019 top chili spots in the slideshow below.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_e289b884-9918-4ef9-a6b7-be06159f127c\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Terlingua.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance sign to Terlingua, describing it as a ghost town. The sign is surrounded by desert plants with mountains in the background.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Terlingua:<\/strong> As a ghost town, Terlingua doesn\u2019t have a large-enough population to be considered in our ranking. However, it deserves a special shoutout for hosting acclaimed cook-offs. If you want to taste an unforgettable bowl of chili, plan to attend this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/abowlofred.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casichili.net\/terlingua-519350-532218.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship<\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/152288038@N06\/40814596264\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert Rossini<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AustinCHILI.jpg\" alt=\"A man stands outside of the Texas Chili Parlor in Downtown Austin.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Austin: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/texas-chili-parlor-austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Chili Parlor<\/a> has been serving up a tasty bowl o\u2019 red since 1976. This beloved chili spot has been immortalized in both film (Quentin Tarantino\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/film\/trail\/texas-chili-parlor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Death Proof<\/a>\u201d) and music (\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7SXlSjco8J4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dublin Blues<\/a>\u201d by Guy Clark).<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/pesotum\/124939317\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Danny Baza Blas<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dallas.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to a Chili\u2019s location, with a large 3-D red chili pepper next to the establishment\u2019s sign. \" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Dallas: <\/strong>The original Chili\u2019s is no longer open, but there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilis.com\/locations\/us\/texas\/dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">other locations<\/a> around Dallas to get an affordable bite. For fancier fare, order a bowl of Shiner Bock skillet chili at <a href=\"http:\/\/greendoordallas.com\/Salad-Soup-Menu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Door Public House<\/a>.<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/jeepersmedia\/14046106900\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Mozart<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Houstonbbbbb.jpeg\" alt=\"A giant armadillo statue stands to greet all who enter the Goode Company Armadillo Palace.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Houston: <\/strong>It\u2019s hard to feel more Texan than at a dancehall with barbecue pits and delicious chili. You can find all that and more at <a href=\"https:\/\/thearmadillopalace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goode Company Armadillo Palace<\/a>. Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/mktbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MKT BAR<\/a> to enjoy live music and a bowl of <a href=\"https:\/\/phoeniciafoods.com\/recipe\/haigs-chili\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haig\u2019s Chili<\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Goode%27s_Armadillo_Palace_-_panoramio_-_Akil_Head.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akil Head<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/San-Antonio.jpg\" alt=\"f chili alongside a plate of salad and a margarita on a table in Bombay Bicycle Club\u2019s outdoor patio. \" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>San Antonio:<\/strong> Alamo City brought chili con carne nationwide at the 1893 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveur.com\/article\/Kitchen\/Where-Chili-Comes-From\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago World\u2019s Fair<\/a>. Today, you can get a Frito pie or spicy bowl of Bombay chili at <a href=\"https:\/\/bombaybicycleclubsa.com\/san-antonio-bombay-bicycle-club-food-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bombay Bicycle Club<\/a>. Vegans can chow down on a bean-filled bowl at <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetyamsonlineordering.square.site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweet Yams<\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>Photo Credit: Sav Maive<\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Grapevine.jpg\" alt=\"A neon sign reading \u201cTolbert\u2019s\u201d glows behind a crowd of hungry folks.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>Grapevine:<\/strong> Frank X. Tolbert was a journalist with a Texas-sized love for chili. After founding the Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff, he opened <a href=\"https:\/\/tolbertsrestaurant.com\/\">Tolbert\u2019s Restaurant &amp; Chili Parlor<\/a> with his family. There, you can find a delicious bowl of original Texas Red, as well as other options like chili verde.\u00a0<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/steevithak\/2875664067\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steve Rainwater<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <p><em>If you\u2019re too busy perfecting your recipe for the next cook-off to keep your lawn looking perfect, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\"><em>hire a local LawnStarter crew<\/em><\/a><em> to get the job done for you.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Main Photo Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/chili-cook-off-1-gm92377851-1408267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iStock<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you prefer chili con carne or a Frito pie, Texas will bring out your chili sweats. 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