Yelp has served up its top 100 restaurants for the 2024 season, and Texas is bringing the sizzle with eight eateries making the cut. Among them, Mr Max Izakaya Restaurant in Irving has nabbed the No. 72 spot, infusing some Texas pride into the nationwide culinary lineup.

Straight from the bustling streets of North Texas, Mr Max Izakaya offers an "authentic experience" for Japanese cuisine, with a legacy spanning over three decades in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. "If you want an authentic experience, you’ve come to the right place. Mr Max has been an OG spot for Japanese food in DFW for the past 30 years," one satisfied diner praised in a statement obtained by WFAA.

But the lone star of the show might just be Tumerico, a vegetarian Mexican haven in Tucson, Arizona, that cinched the apex position as Yelp's No. 1 restaurant of the year. Culinary explorers can also delight in an array of flavors featured across Yelp's selection, from the aromatic charm of Avesta Persian Grill in Houston to the savory bites of Gino's Deli Stop N Buy in San Antonio, which snagged the No. 9 spot.

Here's the rundown of the Texas titans on Yelp’s celebrated list: Gino's Deli Stop N Buy leads at No. 9, followed by Burger-chan and Tacos Doña Lena taking positions 27 and 38 respectively. Houston proves its gastronomic diversity with Avesta Persian Grill at 61, Pappa Gyros at 63, and Southern Yankee Crafthouse at 99. San Antonio's Mr. A-Ok’s Kitchen also makes an appearance at No. 77, as detailed by WBAP.

These establishments triumphed in Yelp's meticulous selection process, which digests a hearty mix of user ratings, review counts, and submission volume. With this list, Yelp has also identified burgeoning trends in the culinary world, noting an appetite for noodle shops, Korean fusion, and innovative takes on traditional Latin cuisine. It's a competitive stage where the flavors of Texas continue to shine, presenting a compelling case for both locals and travelers to dine deep in the heart of the state.