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7 State Fair of Texas Inspired Foods to Eat Now

You can have your doughnut grilled cheese sandwich and eat it too.
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There are 168 days left until the 2015 State Fair of Texas kicks off, which means we’ve just blown past the halfway mark. Instead of waiting six months to indulge in greasy, sticky comfort food, check out these year-round alternatives to state fair bites. Turns out you really can have your doughnut grilled cheese sandwich and eat it too.

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Quesas

What: These fried, corn empanada-like pastries are pumped full of savory ingredients such as cheese, meat, and vegetables. Sink your teeth into the pickle and cheese quesa, or the “fideo” that’s stuffed full of vermicelli pasta, chorizo, and avocado.

Where: Quesa

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The State Fair

What: PAMA pomegranate liqueur, prosecco, and house-made cotton candy.

Where: Oak

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The JCBC

What: Bite-sized chicken stuffed with cheddar cheese and freshly diced jalapeños, each piece is then wrapped in bacon and deep fried. The appetizer comes with a side of house-made ranch dressing.

Where: Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House

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Tortilla-Crusted Avocado Fries

What: These are fairly self-explanatory. Large avocado slices are covered in tortilla chips and then fried.

Where: C’Viche

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Doughnut Grilled Cheese With Bacon

What: A glazed doughnut serves as the bread for this grilled cheese and bacon sandwich. The dish is currently only available on the late night menu.

Where: Glazed Donut Works

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Turkey Leg

What: An enormous turkey leg. Straightforward and delicious.

Where: BrainDead Brewing

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Jon Bars

What: Chocolate, nougat, caramel, and toasted peanuts. Like a gourmet (and super messy) Snickers Bar.

Where: Kessler Park Eating House

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