Good chips, salsa and queso. Two of my friends got the hamburger and both proclaimed it to be…read moremediocre. The toasted ham and cheese sandwich was cold. The cheese was not melted completely and the fries were not done. Another guy got the street tacos and really enjoyed them and said they were good. So if you're going to eat here, the takeaway would be get some chips and queso and street tacos. The atmosphere is a bar, it is loud. There isn't really any waite staff. It's the bartender so you have to order at the bar. Everybody working here seem to be nice and the patrons were all locals. There's a couple of pool tables and a small dance floor. Remember this is a bar.

Chips and salsa were HUGE and great. Chips had a nice lime taste. The bartender was super friendly…read moreand very helpful with the menu choices seeing that it was our first time here. Good music playing with couple pool tables. I would definitely come back here. The bar burger was great btw!

This hotel / bed n breakfast / fancy restaurant is a very interesting and nice blend of very…read morecountry and very nice. It would be like if you combined the Westin with a dude ranch with a Michelin restaurant. My group was there in January, so as you can see from the pictures, it was very dry/ brown, but im sure in the spring/summer it is gorgeous and green. The rooms are well appointed; the sunsets gorgeous. They have a lovely community porch/lookout area where you can sit wine or coffee and just soak in the scenery. They also have a community fridge for guests to utilize. There is a Nespresso in every room, as well as filtered water. They also have some very sweet farm animals (donkeys, horse, dog) that you can play with and pet. My only complaint about the rooms is that the showers have low water pressure. I assume this is b/c they are on different infrastructure than an "in the city" hotel. Not a big deal to most people, but i have long thick hair and so like strong water pressure to wash my hair quickly. As for the restaurant, it reminds me of a friendlier, more texas version of French Laundry (the famous restaurant in the Napa Valley area). There is a fixed menu of 5 courses, all of which were very tasty!! I would have liked bigger portions, but the quality was great. I greatly enjoyed the food, the other guests, and the nice but not invasive wait staff. The staff largely leaves you alone, so make sure to expect that when you stay here. They are not constantly bugging you or checking up on you. If you are looking for a lovely country getaway, do make the trip out to Coleman, TX, and spend a night or two at Ranch Loma!

Rancho Loma lived up to my every expectation...and then some…read more We were greeted by the Williamson's super friendly dogs, Rio and Ancha. Robert led us to our gorgeous king room where the most delicious yuzu margaritas, prepared by Laurie were waiting for us. We enjoyed relaxing with our drinks before dinner, taking in the beautiful landscape and visiting with the other guests. There are several very comfortable (and stylish) outdoor seating areas. Really, everything at Rancho Loma is comfortable (and stylish). Dinner was 5-courses of PERFECTION. I brought wine and my hubby brought a couple of bottles of beer which were kept cool until he was ready for them. Hubby was super impressed with the little pilsner glass with orange zest that Robert brought to the table for his beer. When I asked for bread, the waitress brought 2 freshly warmed slices drizzled with olive oil. (It's all about the little touches, you know.) I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite course, so I'll say it was a toss-up between the Lasagna Bolognese and the Akaushi strip steak. This was the first steak I've had in 8 months and boy was it worth it!! For breakfast, Laurie whipped up the best huevos rancheros in the world. SO fresh & delicious! I really cannot recommend Rancho Loma enough. Service, food & the accommodations were all A++. Robert and Laurie have created something truly special and we can't wait to return again!

Well Worth the drive through Ballinger and then off the beaten path a bit to find this gem…read more Delicious! All 3 of our dinners tasted fresh and cooked perfectly to order even the zucchini was yummy buttery tasty side dish. Mesquite grilled steak cooked perfectly to medium Chicken fried steak like mama used to make And a hamburger steak that tasted fresh flavorful and I had to eat every bite. There were no doggie bags needed Customer service was just as good as the food We will be marking this on our map for return visits

This was the first time we have been by for dinner and it was still great. Kristen was very…read moreattentive to my husband's food allergy and we greatly appreciated her. The K.C steak for one was 24 Oz! The Jalapeño popper soup on the salad bar tonight was so good. We did get a key lime pie to go and can't wait to try it later.

Amazing customer service every time. They'll help you and explain everything. Excellent quality,…read moreand very clean and organized. We plan all our trips to Abilene to include this stop.

Daughters and I went for lunch the other weekend. Food was fine. Have had better. Have had worse. I…read morehad the chicken salad sandwich. She had the salad version. The big turn off was the pushy sales pitch and push to "open a tab" to purchase olive oil. Was there for lunch not to shop.

I drive the Vegas - Austin commute at least once a year, and I've always dreaded the distance…read morebetween Albuquerque and Austin... a long boring stretch with no interesting stops in between to give my weary body a break. I usually avoid going through Abilene but when I saw Grain Theory pop up on an online search, I was sufficiently hungry and needing a rest so I decided to take a different route and headed to downtown Abilene. I was pleasantly surprised at the cute downtown, even more excited to find a fashionable brewery with good food and chill vibes after a long day of driving. I had dinner in the outdoor area as the sun set, and this was a lovely way wrap my day.

I will forever be amazed by cool places, especially when they appear in unexpected cities like…read moreAbilene. Located on the second story of a beautiful building in downtown Abilene sits Grain Theory, a brewpub and coffee shop towering over the city. It is a mixed indoor-outdoor space with plenty of shaded outdoor and cooled indoor seating. Looking at their tap list, my girlfriend and I were impressed by their unique beers to try. I started with the Strawberry Peach Tonic (Fruited Hard Seltzer) and she had a Bella Rose (Rosé IPA). Both were served in cool glasses, with mine being tall and skinny and hers being almost like a wine glass. Shocking to nobody, mine was quite fruity while her Rosé IPA was hoppy with an underlying rosé flavor. Next, I ordered their Oktoberfest (German Märzen) and she had their Season's End (Belgian Dubbel). She described her drink as tasting like a Biscoff cookie. My Oktoberfest was quite malty, and I was a big fan. To close, we both ordered their Luscent (Belgian Table Beer) because small beers are back in fashion and I wanted to try it. It was obviously very light but still had a good flavor that was very bready. Nice and easy to close out our drinks with. They also have food and coffee that we didn't try, but the food looked sensational from what we saw others eating. They also have plenty of board games and card games to play while you're at the brewery and many beers available to take to-go. My only minor complaint is the lack of TVs in the brewery. Maybe it's a purposeful decision, but Texas Tech was playing football, and it would be a great place to watch the game. The bartenders are very friendly and willing to let you try and sample as many beers as you need to make your decision. Grain Theory feels like the kind of place every small Texas city wishes it had. I am very excited to come back here and try more beers, especially with how excellent the space is. RIYL: Cool-shaped beer glasses or a rooftop bar

Food was wonderful everything was Fresh!!! I really enjoyed the Grill Chicken Sandwich and the…read moreBrisket Nachos Highly Recommended

Rising from the ashes of a tragic fire a new place to eat and gather in downtown Rosocoe Texas,…read moreHicks at the Lumberyard gets better by the day. Stop in and enjoy the food and watch the progress. The hamburgers are hard to beat, and I have yet to be able to finish an order of nachos. Keep an eye out for the specials.

Service was excellent and friendly Coffee acceptable. Omelet was good size…read more Mushrooms in the omelet were over cooked and hard (not sure how to do this). Hash browns undercooked and inedible. $5.00 for two sausage slices seemed excessive. But it was good.

If I could give Zero I would. Me and my buddy have been waiting for over 45 minutes for our food…read more The waiter took 30 minutes just to fill up our water. while we are still waiting for our food we saw our waiter smoking a vape in the kitchen. Absolutely ridiculous.

If you live in Abilene this place is worth the drive…read more Beautiful interior that is new and clean. Fantastic staff that are attentive and polite. The best Mexican food in Abilene by far and will be a regular spot for the foreseeable future.

First time back in Abilene in many years and my local dining companion told me that we had to go to…read morethis fantastic local Tex Mex place - Blue Agave. I was excited and looking forward to it. Was greeted promptly and service throughout our time at the restaurant was good. Wait staff was attentive, polite and professional.. The restaurant was very busy, and had a nice vibe to it. The food itself... Was a disappointment. My bellwether test of a cheese enchilada and chicken verde enchilada how old. Both enchiladas were void of any real flavor. Bland food and not really that enjoyable. The chips and salsa were a disappointment, as well. Again. No real flavor. I am spoiled. I live in a city with fantastic flavorful Tex- Mex food. This place may be tasty and good to the local folks, but I know and expect better.

Real friendly service. Food was great. Always changing their menu so you can expect something new…read moreevery time you go. Really liked the grilled chicken sandwich with spicy honey sauce.

Best food ever!!! Have not had anything I didn't…read moreLike!!!!!!! Brisket Mac & cheese to die for'