Love Texas Food? Be Ready to Wait. Texas Ranks 5th in U.S. for Slow Service.

Everything is bigger in Texas. It's something that the Lone Star State prides itself on. However, in some cases, it might not be something to brag about.

One thing that Texas always goes big on is food. There is a plethora of massive eating challenges, large serving sizes, and, of course, fair food. According to a recent study, another way Texas goes big when it comes to food is the amount of time you wait.

The group at Solitaired recently analyzed data on 22,000 restaurants in the U.S. and found that Texas ranks high in terms of slow restaurant service.

Study Findings: What the Data Shows

They found that Texas ranks #5 in the nation when it comes to slow food service. While the food here might be amazing, you're going to have to be patient. It's like the old saying about good things coming to those who wait.

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The study points out that 45% of bad reviews of restaurants in Texas mention slow service. Ironically enough, there's a place called Snooze that happens to be the slowest in the entire state.

San Antonio ranked as the slowest city in Texas when it comes to restaurant service.

Why the Wait Might Be Worth It

While it might seem like a bad thing, and it is frustrating anytime service is slow, in Texas, it's almost always worth the wait. Texas is recognized around the world as a culinary hot spot. Our style of BBQ has been studied and imitated across the globe.

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Long waits are never ideal when eating out, but in the Lone Star State, it pays off. Perfection is a process; it doesn't come from a can.