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Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in specialty eats, as voted by Denton, in 2026.<\/p>\n
BEST ASIAN<\/p>\n
Winner: Komodo Loco<\/p>\n
109 Oakland St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-808-0400<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Blue Ginger<\/p>\n
3. Mr. Chopsticks<\/p>\n
BEST CATERING<\/p>\n
Winner: Picone<\/p>\n
702 S. Elm St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-514-1214<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2. Chestnut Tree Bistro<\/p>\n
3. Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q<\/p>\n
BEST FINE DINING<\/p>\n
Winner: Osteria il Muro<\/p>\n
311 W. Congress St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-514-1025<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2. GreenHouse Restaurant<\/p>\n
3. Hannah’s Off the Square<\/p>\n
BEST FRIED CHICKEN<\/p>\n
Winner:\u00a0Babe’s Chicken<\/p>\n
311 W. Congress St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-514-1025<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Union Bear Brewing Co.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0bb.q Chicken Denton<\/p>\n
BEST FUSION RESTAURANT<\/p>\n
Winner: Komodo Loco<\/p>\n
109 Oakland St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-808-0400<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2. Picone<\/p>\n
3. Mr. Chopsticks<\/p>\n
BEST INDIAN<\/p>\n
Winner: Spicy Chowk\u00a0<\/p>\n
1507 S. Loop 288, Suite 203, Denton<\/p>\n
940-435-0255<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Namaste Denton<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Sangam Indian Restaurant<\/p>\n
BEST ITALIAN<\/p>\n
Winner: Osteria il Muro<\/p>\n
311 W. Congress St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-514-0125<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Don Camillo Tuscan Grill<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Picone<\/p>\n
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BEST MEXICAN \/ TEX MEX<\/p>\n
Winner: El Taco H<\/p>\n
213 E. Hickory St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-331-7776<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2. El Matador Restaurant<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Mazatlan Restaurant<\/p>\n
BEST NEW RESTAURANT OPENED IN 2024<\/p>\n
Winner:\u00a0Mexican Oak<\/p>\n
100 W Oak St. #160, Denton<\/p>\n
940-222-8572<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Stoner’s Pizza<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Collie\u2019s Kitchen<\/p>\n
BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT<\/p>\n
Winner:\u00a0Osteria il Muro<\/p>\n
311 W. Congress St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-514-0125<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Hannah’s Off the Square<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0GreenHouse Restaurant<\/p>\n
BEST SEAFOOD<\/p>\n
Winner: Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen<\/p>\n
1925 Denison St, Denton<\/p>\n
940-243-2126<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Hoochies<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0The Catch: Denton<\/p>\n
BEST SUSHI<\/p>\n
Winners:\u00a0I Love Sushi<\/p>\n
917 Sunset St, Denton<\/p>\n
940-891-6060<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Komodo Loco<\/p>\n
3. Blue Ginger<\/p>\n
BEST TACO<\/p>\n
Winner: El Taco H<\/p>\n
213 E. Hickory St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-331-7776<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Torchy’s<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Mi Casita<\/p>\n
BEST VEGAN \/ VEGETARIAN FOOD<\/p>\n
Winner:\u00a0Greenhouse Restaurant<\/p>\n
600 N Locust St., Denton<\/p>\n
940-484-1349<\/p>\n
FINALISTS:<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0Seven Mile Cafe<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Chestnut Tree Bistro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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