One simple question can generate so much controversy in Tyler, Texas.

What is your favorite restaurant in Tyler?

Pose that question to a group of 20 people and you'll most likely get about 30 different responses because it's just so hard to name one. Most of us have a couple of different 'favorite' places that we like to frequent.

A lot of different factors go into us having a favorite restaurant. Besides the food, we take into consideration the atmosphere, cost, staff hospitality, word of mouth from others, and location.

Many of us tend to hit up the same places - pointing a finger at myself - but we need some variety and my wife does her best to get me to try new places or hit up a place we haven't been to in some time.

Deciding on a place can be overwhelming because there are just so many choices, will it be Mexican food, chicken, seafood, fine dining, Asian food, barbecue, or just fast food. It's an ordeal sometimes to just make a decision.

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Oftentimes she'll be on Google searching for a place for us to go eat checking out the reviews and looking for a highly recommended place.

After posting the question above on social media there was no shortage of favorite restaurants in Tyler.

If you happen to be stuck in a rut, like me, and go out to eat at the same places all the time, after looking at this list of favorite restaurants from Tyler locals maybe you'll find a new favorite place of your own.

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When asked what their favorite restaurant was right now, Tyler residents answered with these restaurants. Give them a try and one of these places could become your new favorite place

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According to a popular Tyler Facebook group, these Tyler restaurants serve up some killer chips and queso that you just have to try.

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Health Inspectors Found Numerous Health Violations At These Restaurants (08.13.24)

NET Health inspectors randomly stop by Tyler and Smith County area restaurants for an inspection. Even those restaurants with perfect scores will sometimes have the following issues:

Cooling - cooled foods being held at the wrong temperature or for longer than recommended
Cold food - being held above the recommended temperature
Hot food - being held below the recommended temperature
Foods being stored in unapproved sources
Ready-to-eat foods improperly handled
Cross-contamination of raw and cooked foods
Improper handwashing procedures
Water supply not properly equipped for need - handwashing, dishwashing, food prep

While the above issues were present on all of the following restaurant inspection reports, these restaurants had some other issues to address once the NET Health inspector arrived.

Gallery Credit: NET Health

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Gallery Credit: Accuweather

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