Welcome to the State Fair of Texas! The excitement is palpable as we gear up for another year of delicious food offerings and fun attractions. As we eagerly await the opening, let’s take a look at the winners of this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards, where the best new food options were crowned in three categories: Best Taste – Savory, Best Taste – Sweet, and Most Creative.
Best Taste – Savory: Dominican Fritura Dog by Justin Martinez
The Dominican Fritura Dog is a culinary delight that combines fritura cheese, Dominican salami, and their famous corn dog batter, all double deep-fried to perfection. Topped with garlic plantain chips, a secret Dominican sauce, and cilantro, this dish offers a tantalizing mix of flavors that will leave you craving more. Justin Martinez, the mastermind behind this creation, aims to introduce fairgoers to new and exciting flavors while staying true to the essence of the State Fair.
Best Taste – Sweet: Rousso’s Cotton Candy Bacon on a Stick by Isaac Rousso
Indulge your taste buds with Rousso’s Cotton Candy Bacon on a Stick, a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors. This treat features a 12-inch slice of bacon coated in a delightful cotton candy glaze, creating a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. The bacon is spun in a cotton candy machine and torched to caramelized perfection, locking in the irresistible sweetness.
Most Creative: Texas Sugar Rush Pickles by Heather Perkins
Prepare your taste buds for a flavor explosion with Texas Sugar Rush Pickles. These innovative pickle slices are coated in three cereal varieties—Lucky Charms™, Froot Loops®, and Cap’n Crunch®—and then layered in cotton candy, cotton candy sugar crystals, and powdered sugar. Drizzled with strawberry sundae syrup and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this daring creation is a must-try for adventurous foodies.
These award-winning dishes are just a taste of what awaits you at the State Fair of Texas, opening on Sept. 27 and running through Oct. 20. Get ready for a gastronomic adventure unlike any other!