Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

10 Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - Season 26

Host Guy Fieri travels across America in search of the best diners, drive-ins and dives. He visits classic "greasy spoon" restaurants and talks to staff and customers about the food. Episodes often feature eateries linked by a common theme, such as burgers or comfort food.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E12

#15 - Turkey, Taters and Dogs (Season 26 - Episode 12)

This trip, Guy Fieri's digging into a righteous mashup of flavors. In Orlando, Fla. Joey Fatone is riding shotgun to a potato-centric palace, plus a trip to his very own hot dog hangout. And in Palm Springs, Calif., a joint stackin' up short ribs for lunch and puttin' their spin on a classic breakfast pastry. Plus, a dynamite deli serving up real-deal latkes and turkey pastrami.

The episode was rated 7.26 from 47 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E4

#14 - Swiss, Sandwiches and Sausage (Season 26 - Episode 4)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's sampling sandwiches, sausage and even a little schnitzel. In Portland, Ore., a standout spot servin' up specialties straight out of Switzerland. In Charlotte, N.C., a funky food truck dishing out grilled cheese with all kinds of culinary twists. Plus, another Charlotte stop at a hot dog joint making sausage from scratch and a classic chili cheese Coney.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 67 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E15

#13 - From Spicy to Icy (Season 26 - Episode 15)

This trip, Guy Fieri's heating up with some spice and cooling off with some ice. In Palm Springs, Calif., a barbecue joint pilin' up the meats and firin' up their "flamethrower." And in Norfolk, Va., a wild wing spot going big with their buffalo and killing it with their Cajun. Then, in Maui, Hawaii, a funky place dishin' out the bomb lobster grilled cheese followed up by a tropical shaved ice specialty.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 32 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E5

#12 - Beef, Lamb and Pig (Season 26 - Episode 5)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's going for all kinds of meaty favorites. In Louisville, Ky., a real-deal Irish pub servin' up cottage pie and a lamb-cabbage specialty. In Charlotte, N.C., a funky spot putting out flavorful Asian-barbecue fusion. Plus, a Charlotte burger joint gettin' creative with their toppings, like sweet potato, brie and house-made pimento cheese.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 72 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E10

#11 - Wonder Women (Season 26 - Episode 10)

This trip, Guy Fieri's visiting an all-female lineup that's rockin' the house. In Houston, a grandma firing up family recipes like homemade tamales and chile rellenos with a twist. In Orlando, Fla., a funky spot focused on making meatball masterpieces. Plus, the bomb bakery scratch-making sweet and savory specialties.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 49 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E3

#10 - Mega Mouthfuls (Season 26 - Episode 3)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's unhinging his jaw for some mega mouthfuls! In Robbinsville, N.J., a real-deal Italian market cookin' up prosciutto bread and their multi-meat "boss of the sauce." In Louisville, Ky., a funky seafood spot piling their specialties on top of waffles. And in Portland, Ore., a killer barbecue food truck stackin' up a fully-loaded "shabamwich."

The episode was rated 7.52 from 75 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E8

#9 - From North to South America (Season 26 - Episode 8)

This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into flavors spanning the Americas. In Charlotte, N.C., a brewery serving the bomb bacon jam burger and a dynamite duck confit flatbread. In Cancun, Mexico, a lights-out spot taking street tacos to a whole new level. And in Houston, a family-owned joint cookin' up outrageous Argentinian empanadas.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 50 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E11

#8 - Multicultural Cooking (Season 26 - Episode 11)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's digging into traditions from many different cultures. In Houston, a Mexican joint cooking up authentic tortillas and tacos. In Orlando, Fla., a funky spot serving off-the-hook Puerto Rican specialties. Plus, a Jewish deli-on-wheels puttin' out peak pastrami and legit lox.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 44 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E9

#7 - Goin' International (Season 26 - Episode 9)

This trip, Guy Fieri's grabbin' gangster global grub. In Houston, a Jamaican joint knocking it out of the park with their oxtail and curry goat. Plus, a Lebanese stop serving up mom's specialties like kibbie balls and kabobs. And in Cancun, Mexico, a 24-hour hot spot crankin' out the bomb burritos.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 44 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E14

#6 - Chicken Trifecta (Season 26 - Episode 14)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into some winner winner chicken dinners! In Maui, Hawaii, it's a star-studded stop at Mick Fleetwood's joint serving the rocker's mom's favorite chicken, plus a dish that musician Sammy Hagar dives right into. Then, a Hawaiian-Thai food truck stuffin' their wings and fryin' their ribs to perfection. And in Palm Springs, Calif., a hot dog spot going meatless with their chili dog and putting a big twist on chicken and waffles.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 42 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E7

#5 - Not Your Typical Joints (Season 26 - Episode 7)

This trip, Guy Fieri's going off the beaten path to check out some funky finds. In Charlotte, N.C., an eatery tucked inside a beer store slingin' crazy waffle creations. In Houston, a not-your-everyday fusion joint mashing up killer barbecue with sushi. And in Cancun, a beachy spot surprising guests with nurse shark pescadillas and a unique Mayan fresh-fish specialty.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 49 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E6

#4 - Kickin' It in Cancun (Season 26 - Episode 6)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's headin' south of the border to dig into Cancun cuisine, like an authentic, family-owned spot where grandma's cookin' up real-deal rellenos and killer chicharron gorditas. Then, an underground locals' joint pairing urban art with dishes like off-the-hook pork and seared tuna. Plus, an inside look at Guy's Playa del Carmen restaurant, serving up everything from nachos and tacos to ceviche.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 57 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E16

#3 - Island and Desert (Season 26 - Episode 16)

This trip, Guy Fieri's finding a desert treasure and island flavor. In Palm Desert, Calif., a breakfast-lunch cafe dishin' out a righteous rib melt and nostalgic breakfast tarts. In Maui, Hawaii, a funky gluten-free spot making full-flavored pizza and fish and chips. And in Virginia Beach, Va., a crazy Caribbean joint serving up jammin' jerk pork and mama's beef stew.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 30 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E1

#2 - Belly Up to Barcelona (Season 26 - Episode 1)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's crossing the Atlantic to take a big bite out of Barcelona, Spain. He's diving in to the many different cuisines the city has to offer, from a homey spot serving Galician-style octopus and soup, to a grab-and-go sandwich stop cooking up traditional sausage and sauces. Plus, a family-owned joint puttin' out old-school Catalan cooking, like rabbit and snail specialties.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 93 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S26E2

#1 - A Sampling of Spain (Season 26 - Episode 2)

This trip, Guy Fieri's travelling all the way to Barcelona, Spain for a sampling of Spanish cooking. He'll dig into everything from top-notch tapas, like prawns and quail, to traditional Catalan specialties like mouthwatering meatballs and even a veal-head stew. Plus, there's killer paella featuring seafood, rabbit and squid ink rice.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 59 votes.

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