Texas Opinions of the states that border us. (Austin, Midland: price, to move)

[hazergore1198]

I come from the perspective of someone living in Dallas.

Oklahoma: Pretty similar to North Texas, just more spread out and less wealthy. I like Oklahoma, because it's more down to earth and relaxed than North Texas.
Arkansas: Very beautiful. Great place to vacation to.
Louisiana: Extremely wet, rainy, and a bit insane (lots of crime - never felt safe in Louisiana when I was there). Louisiana has its own distinct culture. If Oklahoma is Texas' younger brother, Louisiana is Texas' crazy uncle.
I can't speak for the other states that border Texas, as they are no where near me.

[High_Plains_Retired]

I've lived in southern Louisiana and have had a sister and a sister-in-law NE Oklahoma for many years. The only bordering northern and eastern state in which I have not spent significant time is Arkansas. Except for New Orleans, which to me is the "armpit" of the South, each of these states has their own positives and negatives. Northeastern Oklahoma is beautiful as is, I suspect, much of Arkansas.

As to the western side of Texas, I much prefer the drier climates. Except for the poor-minded "west-side-of-town" type of governments in New Mexico, there's not many other aspects of the State that I have not truly loved. I may well still have my home at Albuquerque when I move to the state that borders Texas from above.

[KathrynAragon]

Louisiana - Old South, great food, a little exotic the further south you go. I love it!

Arkansas - Lots of absolutely beautiful scenery and mountains as you travel north and west. The southern half feels, well, southern to me. Good country cookin'!

Oklahoma - Some of the friendliest people I've ever run across live there. Really wild weather. Lots of Native American culture, which is cool.

New Mexico - Breaking Bad country. Very different, definitely western, arid, fun to visit.

I've lived in Arkansas and in Louisiana, by the way, and have relatives scattered from New Orleans to Little Rock to Waco, so I am very familiar with the Ark La Tex. I used to travel to Oklahoma City all the time on business but that's as much of OK as I've seen. I've been through New Mexico but haven't spent a lot of time there - I'd like to see more of that region.

I better call Saul.

[elan]

Louisiana - Good food, fascinating history. Kinda seedy, don't enjoy it anymore.

Arkansas - Beautiful. Enjoyed it as a kid, not so much now.

Oklahoma - Has some of the finest people I've ever known. Used to hate it, but changed my mind.

New Mexico - Great Mexican Food and sunsets. Like it, but it can be frustrating.

(Have a second home in Colorado, love the mountains, but my heart just isn't there. After Texas, identify best with Arizona.)

[Westerntraveler]

Originally Posted by elan

Louisiana - Good food, fascinating history. Kinda seedy, don't enjoy it anymore.

Arkansas - Beautiful. Enjoyed it as a kid, not so much now.

Oklahoma - Has some of the finest people I've ever known. Used to hate it, but changed my mind.

New Mexico - Great Mexican Food and sunsets. Like it, but it can be frustrating.

(Have a second home in Colorado, love the mountains, but my heart just isn't there. Identify best with Arizona.)

I much prefer Tex-Mex but its kool that some people like New Mexican food

[elan]

Originally Posted by Westerntraveler

I much prefer Tex-Mex but its kool that some people like New Mexican food

I prefer Tex Mex too, but good Tex Mex is getting harder to find. The last decent Tex Mex I had was in some joint in Amarillo, can't even remember it's name. Here in DFW most of my favorite spots have gone out of business.

[Westerntraveler]

Originally Posted by elan

I prefer Tex Mex too, but good Tex Mex is getting harder to find. The last decent Tex Mex I had was in some joint in Amarillo, can't even remember it's name. Here in DFW most of my favorite spots have gone out of business.

That's too bad.I don't have that problem in Midland.

[nuorleansbound]

Originally Posted by High_Plains_Retired

I've lived in southern Louisiana and have had a sister and a sister-in-law NE Oklahoma for many years. The only bordering northern and eastern state in which I have not spent significant time is Arkansas. Except for New Orleans, which to me is the "armpit" of the South, each of these states has their own positives and negatives. Northeastern Oklahoma is beautiful as is, I suspect, much of Arkansas.

As to the western side of Texas, I much prefer the drier climates. Except for the poor-minded "west-side-of-town" type of governments in New Mexico, there's not many other aspects of the State that I have not truly loved. I may well still have my home at Albuquerque when I move to the state that borders Texas from above.

Because like most people you probably think New Orleans is nothing but Bourbon Street and inescapable crime. I have yet to move there but even I know better. The city is a diamond!

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by Westerntraveler

That's too bad.I don't have that problem in Midland.

No. One of my first stops in Midland when I get around to going back up there will be Tampico's, and a plate of rellenos--non-battered, beautiful roasted green chiles over a beef filling, topped with cojack cheese. Usual side of refried, hold the rice.

There will also be the requisite bowl of salsa (best in Midland) with their thin, hot chips!

La Casita here is almost that good, so I'm OK--and the last time I ate at Cueva de Leon in Fort Davis, it was better than Tampico's--but all good!

Good Tex-Mex was what I missed in NM the most.

[Westerntraveler]

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

No. One of my first stops in Midland when I get around to going back up there will be Tampico's, and a plate of rellenos--non-battered, beautiful roasted green chiles over a beef filling, topped with cojack cheese. Usual side of refried, hold the rice.

There will also be the requisite bowl of salsa (best in Midland) with their thin, hot chips!

La Casita here is almost that good, so I'm OK--and the last time I ate at Cueva de Leon in Fort Davis, it was better than Tampico's--but all good!

Good Tex-Mex was what I missed in NM the most.

My favorite Mexican place here is Jorges.Never have tried Tampicos