@TexasEatsFirst

@TexasEatsFirst Hi, I am Maya Takano, your Texas weekend concierge, better known online as @texaseatsfirst. I started my page with a simple philosophy: phone eats first. Before social media, I was already that person at the table taking photos of every dish before anyone could touch it. After finishing graduate school and suddenly finding myself without a deadline to chase, I combined my love of great restaurants, bars, and experiences with my love of social media — and @texaseatsfirst was born. With over 371,000 followers across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and beyond, I cover the most Instagrammable, visually stunning, and genuinely worth-your-time spots across Texas. My content is food-first and highly visual — the kind that makes you stop scrolling and immediately want to make a reservation. I am not just sharing where to eat. I am showing you what Texas looks like when it is at its absolute best.