The State Fair of Texas is almost here! We always love going to the fair and trying all of the fried foods. And wow, this year, there’s an insane selection! From famous corn dogs and bacon cotton candy beer to pretty much deep-fried everything, there are so many delicious options to try! Read about the best foods and drinks at the State Fair of Texas below.
Updated September 2025
AMISH DOUGHNUTS
We've had Amish doughnuts before, and trust us when we say they go above and beyond your traditional doughnut! Milton's is back again this year, serving giant treats made with sourdough and topped with a sticky vanilla glaze -- all deep-fried, of course. Try the cornbread version too, a new addition to the menu!
Made by: Milton's Amish Doughnuts
Brisket and Brew Stuffed Pretzels
A Texan walked into a pub and....these pretzels were born! A finalist for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards in the savory category, these classic soft salted pretzels are filled with smoked brisket and homemade beer cheese, served with spicy mustard or barbecue sauce.
Made by: Glen & Sherri Kusak
Candy Lemon Sour Face
Pucker up for this sweet and sour treat consisting of lemon candies topped with more candy and citrus! If you love sour candy and flavors, this dish is for you -- it was even one of the Big Tex Choice Award nominees in the sweet category.
Made by: Chef Heather J. Perkins
Chill & Thrill Delight
The winner of the sweet category in 2025's Big Tex Choice Awards and potentially the healthiest dish on this list: cantaloupe, grapes, mango, pineapple, strawberries, and watermelon are all soaked in watermelon and lime juice, then topped with mango sorbet shavings.
Made by: Tony & Terry Bednar
Churro Cheesecake Jalapeño Popper
We'd be lying if we said we'd ever thought of combining these two dishes....but we're so glad someone did! From the outside, this dish looks like your typical churro, but inside you'll find jalapeño peppers with a sweet twist -- made with cheesecake filling! It's the strangely perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and dipping it in the dulce de leche sauce is a must.
Made by: Velasquez Catering & Concessions
Cookie Chaos Milkshake
If you've ever wanted to try pretty much every kind of cookie in a milkshake: cookie butter ice cream blended with snickerdoodles and golden and classic Oreos, topped with whipped cream, cookie butter cookie dough, a Biscoff cookie, and a cookie butter drizzle, with a Biscoff cookie rim. Buddy The Elf probably dreams of this drink, and clearly so do the rest of us -- it won this year's new "sipper" category!
Made by: Brad Weiss
COTTON CANDY BACON ON A STICK & DUBAI CHOCOLATE BACON ON A STICK
The viral sensation and winner of the sweet category in the 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards, one of the most talked-about foods from last year is making its return! A thick piece of bacon is engulfed in cotton candy, which is then smushed onto the bacon and caramelized by a torch down the middle, served on a stick. This year, there's also an updated version with Dubai chocolate!
Made by: Isaac Rousso
COTTON CANDY BACON BEER
If you're a fan of the cotton candy bacon on a stick, take it up a notch and pair it with the accompanying beer! This adventurous brew perfectly combines sweet and smoky flavors and is unlike any beer we've tried before. Find it at the Magnolia Beer Garden, among over 50 other beers to try!
Made by: Isaac Rousso & Lakewood Brewing Co
Crab & Mozzarella Arancini
The winner of the savory category in this year's Big Tex Choice Awards, these arancini are like a whole meal in each bite! The fried rice balls are filled with Maryland Blue Crab meat, mozzarella cheese, spring onion, red bell pepper, lemon, and black pepper, served with marinara sauce.
Made by: Stefan T. Nedwetzky
Deep Fried Deli Tacos
The combination we never knew we needed: a deli sandwich meets taco! These deep-fried tacos are filled with pastrami, mashed potatoes, cheese, and chives, making it the perfect Tex-Mex take on an NYC fave.
Made by: Brent & Juan Reaves
Dirty Red Bull® Tex-arita
This is certain to get the party started: a layered frozen marg with Watermelon and Blueberry Red Bull margarita layers, sweet cream liquor, Pop Rocks, blueberries, and watermelon.
Made by: Nevins Concessions
DUBAI CHOCOLATE FUNNEL CAKE FRIES
Rousso Concessions is fully leaning into the Dubai chocolate trend this year! A finalist for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards, this dish consists of funnel cake strips drizzled with Belgian chocolate, pistachio cream, and knafeh pastry.
Made by: Isaac Rousso
Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake Beer
Yes, you read that right, the Dubai chocolate takeover continues! The Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake Fries, mentioned above, are getting turned into a boozy brew this year.
Made by: Isaac Rousso
Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake
This lovely take on the Dubai chocolate trend is a layered dessert cup, featuring melted Belgian chocolate, pistachio spread, kataifi, tahini, New York-style cheesecake, and toppings of chocolate drizzle, pistachio cream, and crushed pistachios.
Made by: Stephen El Gidi
El Cono Loco
Another downright crazy menu item that's making its debut this year is El Cono Loco, aka a garlic parmesan bread cone filled with creamy Tex-Mex chicken spaghetti, Hatch green chiles, queso, and shredded cheese, all topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, and avocado.
Made by: Cone'd
FERNIE'S FUNNEL CAKES
You can't go wrong with a funnel cake! These are the quintessential State Fair food, and capture the essence of fried food -- they're literally fried dough topped with powdered sugar! In our opinion, Fernie's are the best because they're always massive and the perfect combo of crispy and soft.
Made by: Fernie's Funnel Cakes
FLETCHER'S MUSTARD BEER
Pair your corn dog with beer inspired by everyone's favorite corn dog condiment: mustard! Back for another year, Fletcher's has teamed up with Martin House Brewing to create the perfect beverage pairing for your corny dog. Martin House is no stranger to wild flavors -- they're the team behind the popular Best Maid Pickle Beer!
Made by: Fletcher's Corny Dogs & Martin House Brewing
FLETCHER'S CORNY DOGS
Fletcher's has been a State Fair fave for over 80 years and sells over 500,000 of them at the fair each year. Try the classic Original, spicy Jalapeno and Cheese, and the gooey Cheesy Pup, which reminds us of a grilled cheese! They even offer veggie dogs for vegans and vegetarians!
Made by: Fletcher's Corny Dogs
Fried Pickle Bombs
This year's fair is truly shaping up to be a pickle lover's haven! New to the fair this year, these bombs of flavor feature fried pickles atop Crispy Dillies, all doused in a healthy serving of spicy ranch dressing.
Made by: Stiffler's Newport Superdog
FROZEN DAIQUIRIS
It may officially be fall, but the Texas temps are still pretty hot! Cool off and get the party started with a taste of NOLA -- rum-inspired daiquiris, available in a variety of fun flavors.
Made by: Isaac Rousso & Who Dat Daiquiris
FRIED COOKIE DOUGH
This one is an oldie but a goodie, a Big Tex Choice Award Winner back in 2007! Delicious bites of cookie dough with chocolate chunks are battered and run through the deep fryer, then drizzled with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar.
Made by: Chef Abel
FRIED DOUBLE STUF OREOS
Fans of this classic cookie absolutely need to try this deep-fried take. Cookies are battered, fried, and coated with a generous amount of powdered sugar! We love how the cream inside the cookies turns melted -- it takes the dish to a whole new level!
Made by: Stiffler's Concessions
FRIED REESES
There's no better combo than chocolate and peanut butter...but it's even better deep-fried and served with ice cream! The candy melts in the fryer, encased in a batter shell with powdered sugar on top. The warm Reeses pairs perfectly with cold vanilla ice cream.
Made by: Smokey John's BBQ
FRIED TURKEY LEG
It wouldn't be the fair without a giant turkey leg! These ones are colossal, created by a Texas barbecue staple. They're seasoned perfectly, and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside! Napkins recommended.
Made by: Smokey John's BBQ
Korean Corn Dog
We all know and love corn dogs at the State Fair, but if you haven't tried a Korean corn dog, you're missing out. Think of these as an even better version of your classic corn dog, made with half mozzarella cheese and half hot dog, then dipped in batter, deep-fried, and rolled in various toppings. Try it classic, or with toppings like Fruity Pebbles, potatoes, Hot Cheetos, and even ramen!
Made by: Chan's Eatery
JACK'S FRENCH FRY BUCKET
There's nothing better than a classic, heaping pile of crispy French fries. This huge bucket of French fries is perfect for carrying around the fair or sharing with friends! Plus, the owner, Jack, hasn't missed a State Fair in his lifetime -- 75 years!
Made by: Jack's French Fries
Matcha Cream Float
Our favorite Japanese sando spot brought us the Matcha Sando for last year's fair, and they're taking their matcha game up a notch this year! Similar to an affogato, matcha ice cream gets topped with a shot of ceremonial-grade matcha and a Japanese sugar cookie shaped like Big Tex!
Made by: Sandoitchi
Pickle Pizza
This dish is the ultimate slice for pickle lovers: your classic slice gets a complete makeover, swapping the marinara sauce for cheesy ranch, more cheese, then topped with fresh dill pickles or fried pickles, creamy ranch dressing, and dill seasoning! We'll be getting one of each.
Made by: Tommy G's Concessions
PICKLE LEMONADE
Nothing beats a fresh-squeezed lemonade at the fair, and nothing will quench your thirst in Dallas' hot fall days like an added dose of electrolytes! Milton's classic lemonade gets a briny twist with pickle juice and fresh pickles -- we think the sour and the salty flavors perfectly complement each other!
Made by: Milton's Concessions
Reese’s Explosion Coffee
If you like your morning pick-me-up to taste more like a dessert than coffee, this drink meets dessert is a must-try. The cup is lined with plenty of chocolate and peanut butter, then sweet Reese's flavored coffee and plenty of foam are topped with Reese's Pieces, mini peanut butter cups, and candied popcorn...yes, popcorn!
Made by: Milton's Concessions
Russell’s Key Lime Pie Bombs
This dessert is what tropical dreams are made of, featuring key lime pie, extra graham cracker crust, and crushed Nilla Wafers, all rolled into little pieces, dipped in pancake batter, deep-fried, then topped with Chantilly cream, powdered sugar, and a lime jelly candy.
Made by: Palmer's Hot Chicken
Tex’s Toast á la Mode
For a taste of cozy, Sunday morning comfort at the fair, grab this warm French toast bake topped with Blue Bell vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel and maple syrup, and finished with a crunchy cinnamon cereal topping! We're not surprised this sweet treat was a Big Tex Choice Award finalist.
Made by: Michelle & Jayse Edwards
Vietnamese Crunch Dog
You've met the Korean corn dogs, and this fun take on a Vietnamese corn dog is also a must-try! A savory finalist in the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards, the corn dog features meat coated in batter, panko, and bánh mì crumbs, then deep-fried and topped with sriracha mayo and pickled vegetables.
Made by: The Le Family
Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Deviled Egg Sliders
The name is a mouthful, but trust us when we say you're going to want a mouthful of this! The winner of this year's Big Tex Choice Awards' most creative category, the dish features a burger with fried deviled egg halves serving as a bun, with a Cajun-seasoned Wagyu patty, cheddar, bacon, and a unique ketchup-like sauce.
Made by: Kendall Williams
WALKING BANANA PUDDING
We all know and love walking tacos, and there's now a dessert version! Homemade banana pudding with cookies, whipped cream, and fresh bananas all get combined into a mini bag of Nilla Wafers, perfect for on-the-go sweet cravings! They also have a strawberry and a cookie butter version, if bananas aren't your thing.
Made by: Milton's Concessions
