If you are looking for some great cities to visit to eat some amazing food, you are in for a treat, since there are a myriad of foodie capitals across the country. You have probably already considered or even visited the largest cities in the nation, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. And for good reason, as they have a great diversity of food, many restaurants, and many different types of cuisine.

However, if you are looking to broaden your horizons as a foodie, check out these awesome cities:

San Francisco, California

San Francisco is known for its innovative dining scene. From Michelin-starred restaurants to family-owned eateries, farmer’s markets to Ferry Building Marketplace, any foodie will be in nirvana in San Francisco. Be sure to check out Califnorios and Benu.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Some cities are just known for their cuisine and certain regional specialities, and NOLA is one of those cities. If you want to try the best Cajun and Creole food in the country, head to the Big Easy. You will get your fill of gumbo, po’boys, and jambalaya. And don’t forget to grab a coffee and beignet at Cafe Du Monde.

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is known for Southern comfort food. Foodies will be delighted to fill their bellies with ribs, shrimp and grits, cornbread, and fresh seafood in this coastal city. To get a taste of the best restaurants in Charleston, head to Leon’s Oyster Shop, The Ordinary, Bertha’s Kitchen, and The Glass Onion.

El Paso, Texas

El Paso is a border city that sits right across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. If you love all things Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican food, this is the perfect foodie city for you. El Paso is known for its amazing enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, and more.

To get a taste of the best foods in El Paso, grab a bite at Tacoholics, L & J Cafe, and Taft Diaz. If you fall in love with the food in this border city, there are plenty of El Paso houses for sale to make this foodie city your new home.

Portland, Oregon

Portland is a must-visit city for foodies because there is such a focus on organic and fresh ingredients. Portland chefs focus on the highest-quality ingredients and like to get creative with them. Plus, Portland has a multitude of amazing food carts if you are on a budget. Some of Portland’s best restaurants and food carts include Bing Mi Food Cart, Arden Restaurant Portland, and Lovely’s Fifty Fifty.

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville has more to offer than just music, and foodies will love trying the many options the city has to offer. From upscale restaurants to casual takeout places, Nashville’s food scene is thriving and growing. Be sure to check out Biscuit Love, Butcher & Bee, and Josephine.

From coast to coast, there are foodie destinations all across the country, just waiting for you to explore and taste all that they have to offer.