Holiday travel in Texas doesn’t have to be stressful. By planning alternate routes, avoiding overly crowded stops, traveling during off-peak times, and embracing the slower, scenic roads, you can make the journey as enjoyable as the destination.

Perhaps the most telling sign of Whataburger’s enduring legacy is this: despite the chatter, Texans still flock to its drive-thrus and dining rooms, keeping the chain as vibrant as ever. For all the talk of decline, Whataburger remains as much a part of Texas as bluebonnets and big skies—a fast food tradition that Texans aren’t ready to give up.