Texas voted state with the best food in the country

Texas was voted the best state for food in the country by Thrillist - as if we didn't already know.

Thrillist said they factored numerous things when making the decision, including cities with quality restaurant scenes, singular state specialties and a variety of fresh seafood and produce.

Texas was given the top spot for its diverse restaurants, barbecue scene, and of course, Tex-Mex.

"Texas is having its national food moment, and it may be time to get a bigger belt to go along with that buckle," the food and travel website said.

Thrillist's complete ranking of states is below:

1. Texas
2. California
3. New York
4. Louisiana
5. Tennessee
6. Oregon
7. Illinois
8. Washington
9. Pennsylvania
10. North Carolina
11. Michigan
12. Maine
13. Georgia
14. South Carolina
15. Massachusetts
16. Wisconsin
17. Alabama
18. Hawaii
19. Colorado
20. Missouri
21. Maryland
22. Florida
23. Mississippi
24. Ohio
25. Vermont
26. New Mexico
27. Minnesota
28. Virginia
29. Kentucky
30. New Jersey
31. Arkansas
32. Nevada
33. Connecticut
34. Rhode Island
35. Oklahoma
36. Indiana
37. Arizona
38. Montana
39. Alaska
40. Kansas
41. Idaho
42. South Dakota
43. Wyoming
44. Utah
45. Iowa
46. New Hampshire
47. Delaware
48. Nebraska
49. North Dakota
50. West Virginia

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