The best chicken fried steak I've had in the state had to be from the Paraiso Restaurant in Zapata. The full size portion hangs over the platter and they aren't stingy with the side dishes or tea. Paraiso is on the north end of Zapata on the west side of US 83.

2nd best was at Durty Gurty's west of the 610 loop in Houston. I think Durty's was off of Westheimer, but can't really remember. They were a real close 2nd to the Paraiso. JMO