Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q has been nominated for Best New Restaurant in CultureMap’s 2026 Tastemaker Awards in Dallas, and this is the only category decided by reader vote!

Cast your vote to help Vaqueros take home the award.

The event benefits Harvest Project Food Rescue and is expected to draw 700+ Dallas restaurant enthusiasts.

Vaqueros is nominated alongside: Avra Estiatorio, Burger Schmurger, Cafe Dior by Dominique Crenn, Casa Brasa, Centrale Italia, Domodomo Ko, El Molino Mexican Bistro, Evelyn, Far Out, Flamant, Frenchie, Jo’Seon Wagyu Omakase, Little Blue Bistro, Norman’s Japanese Grill, and Winsome Prime.