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HOUSTON – While restaurant chains like Pluckers, Torchy’s Tacos and Whataburger make their origins well know, there are other Texas treasures that aren’t as loud and proud. Dating as far back as 1975, some of the most recognizable restaurants have suppressed its history of being found in the Lone Star State. Here are seven restaurant chains you may not have known originated in Texas:Chili’sEstablished in 1975 in DallasFuddruckersEstablished in 1979 in HoustonLa MadeleineEstablished in 1983 in DallasMaggiano’s Little ItalyEstablished in 1991 in DallasPei WeiEstablished in 2000 in IrvingPerry’s SteakhouseEstablished in 1979 in HoustonWingstopEstablished in 1994 in Garland

HOUSTON – Austin-based Torchy’s Taco opened a new location Wednesday in Memorial City. The new restaurant is at 1035 Gessner Road, Suite A. Memorial City Construction Phase Shoutout to all the talented people who made our newest Memorial City Location come to life! Posted by Torchy's Tacos Memorial City on Thursday, September 10, 2020This grand opening represents Torchy’s 18th location in the Houston area, which is the most outside of Austin. The chain plans to follow all health and safety measures, such as team wellness checks, face masks and social distancing.

HOUSTON – Class of 2020 graduates, are you craving some Torchy’s tacos? The Austin-based Taco franchise tweeted that 20 lucky graduates can earn a year’s worth of tacos by telling their “Taco Dreams." 🎓 2020 Grads, post a photo in your cap and gown or with your diploma and tell us your “Taco Dreams” for your future. pic.twitter.com/ZHRB4rTmZU — Torchy's Tacos (@torchystacos) May 27, 2020To enter, Class of 2020 graduates from high school or college can post a picture of themselves wearing their cap and gown or with their diploma. They must tag @TorchysTacos on Twitter along with the hashtag #TorchysClassOf2020.

HOUSTON – Torchy’s Taco is opening its 16th Houston-area location on Dec. 11 at the Tanglewood Court Shopping Center. Before the grand opening on Wednesday, the popular taco chain is throwing an opening party on Monday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. when guests can enjoy free tacos and drinks, Green Chile Queso, giveaways and more. The event will be open to the public, and more details will be available at the location. “Texas will always be the birthplace of Torchy’s, so the continued growth and support we’ve seen from the Houston market is really special, especially as we look to expand across the country,” CEO of Torchy’s Tacos G.J. “Houstonians know more than anyone what Damn Good food is all about, so we’re excited to offer a 16th location in the heart of the Galleria area for fans to get their queso fix,” Hart said.

KINGWOOD, Texas – Torchy's Tacos in Kingwood said Thursday in a statement that it is planning to bring back a floodwater line marker the restaurant recently removed due to criticism. Several members of the Kingwood community strongly voiced their distaste for the Flood Line Marker we displayed after reopening in Kingwood this past December. It is never our intention to offend anyone or imply a negative connotation to the culture of Torchy's Tacos. After receiving this initial feedback, we chose to remove the Flood Line Marker. The significance of our shared history is not lost on us, and the Flood Line Marker will be back and proudly displayed in the near future."