Could Blue Bell Ice Cream be the most iconic food in Texas? That may be a little too big of a fight to start, because Texas barbecue, Tex-Mex, and Whataburger all have loyal armies ready to go. Texas barbecue is aces, there’s no doubt about that. But believe it or not, there are other places, like Kansas City, that are also known for barbecue. Blue Bell, on the other hand, is from Texas, and even though we allow a bunch of other states to enjoy it, it still feels like ours.