🇺🇸 Hidden Gem Travel Guide: Oklahoma (Part 2) 🍽️✨

Following Part 1, let’s dive into OKC’s food scene — a mix of Latin American, Southeast Asian, and local flavors! Cafe Kacao 🌮🍳🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A popular Latin American breakfast spot! Expect long waits on weekends (up to 2 hours at 9 AM!). Finally tried it on a Monday morning. Their Huevos Rancheros (with black beans and corn tortillas) and massive pancakes are must-orders. Great coffee selection, too! ☕ Ma Der Lao Kitchen 🍛🌶️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A buzzing Lao restaurant — even arriving at 5:30 PM requires waiting! As a Southeast Asian food lover, I’d never tried Lao cuisine before. Their meat dishes are meant for sharing (order multiple if you’re with a group!). Similar to Thai food: tangy, spicy, and eaten with sticky rice and lettuce ！ Pho Lien Hoa 🍜🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This Vietnamese pho spot is so successful it opened a branch in Edmond! Huge portions — I tried the Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup), but their classic pho broth is also rich and flavorful. Cafe Antigua 🥑 Said to be a sister restaurant to Cafe Kacao. Tried it after failing to get into Kacao on a weekend, but Kacao wins in both ambiance and food quality. Goro Ramen 🍥 Ordered a dry curry ramen — honestly just average. But the vibe in the Paseo Arts District at night is worth experiencing! Swadley’s Bar-B-Q 🍖🔥 A local OK BBQ chain. Portions are huge (almost too much for light eaters!), but worth trying for authentic Midwest barbecue. 🗻 Bonus Attractions Not Mentioned in Part 1: Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge 🏞️🐃 About 1.5 hours from OKC — perfect for a day trip! Hike and get up close with American bison. Don’t miss the bison burgers at nearby restaurants! Honey Lee Ranch 🐎🤠 Experience real cowboy life with horseback riding in the Oklahoma countryside. Ready to eat and explore? OKC is full of surprises! #Oklahoma #OKCFood #HiddenGems #USATravel #FoodieAdventure #EatLikeALocal