Oklahoma's on the list for doing quite a few things, including most of some of the country's wheat and meat production. But, like they always say, it's not what you have that matters, but what you can do with what you've got.

@tiffanyinoklahoma I found a hidden gem in Oklahoma City, its called @elchilangoOKC and thru have the best authentic mexican food on the South Side. The cocktails are so good and strong too. They are open until 3 am on the weekends! Its a vibe in here for sure! #oklahoma #hiddengem #oklahomacity #okc #visitokc #streettacos #mexicanfood #foodie #oklahomafoodie #okie #alpastor #travelok #thingstodoinoklahoma ♬ original sound - Reafinado_Official

Since we're responsible for raising and processing much of the cattle in the United States, it makes perfect sense that we have mainly steakhouses and fast food chains throughout the state. What else do they say - if it's not broke, don't fix it?

@boomersooner77 I.D.C. Bar & Grill #oklahoma #catoosa #idcbarandgrill #okielife #okiewife ♬ I Don't Care - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber

So what's the difference between the worst and best places to eat? And we're not just talking about the big chain restaurants like Applebees or Texas Roadhouse, either; how can you find a good place to eat, no matter how fancy it is?

@somewhere.in.arkansas TAG your FOODIE friend, SAVE this post, and FOLLOW us to see more delicious eats! I know y’all have opinions! Who agreed with these food items and what else should I add?! Which city/town should I do next?! LOCATIONS All of these are located in Oklahoma City! Mule (in the plaza district) literally these cheese curds were incredible but we loved everything here! Don’t forget to try to mules too! Cafe Kacao! This place is popular for a reason! If you want to snag a table, sign up on their yelp waiting list early on the weekends! Their horchata latte was also 10/10! Kitchen 324 a hip spot downtown!! Don’t forget to try their homemade pastries as well! Jones Assembly. Amazing outdoor area and stunning restaurant! This dips and spreads trio was soooo delicious! Loved the pimento cheese! Hatch, their Oklahoma shaped pancake is iconic and their hashbrowns AMAZING! #seeokc #visitokc #oklahomacityfood #oklahomatravel #oklahomacity #oklahomafoodie #arkansas ♬ Walking On a Dream - Empire of the Sun

Rather than just focusing everything a restaurant could be doing wrong, why not look for the good things? Some things to look for pop up in just a quick search of their restaurant, others you'll notice once you walk through the doors.

10 Green Flags of The Best Restaurants

You're almost garaunteed to have a great time if the restaurant you know of has these green flags.

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More Hole in the Wall Oklahoma Restaurants People Rave About

Depending on how adventurous an eater you are, when you see a sort of run-down restaurant, you'll think one of two things.

Option 1: You'll think it's gross and a place you'd never step foot in...
Option 2: You'll realize the diamond in the rough, knowing it'll be delicious.

After looking at a bunch of the hidden gems in Southwest Oklahoma, here are the suggestions we got throughout the rest of the state.

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