Backwoods Texas Style Grill

Best chips and home made salsa ever! Nice, quite, everyone knows your name place. Everyone loves…read moreJeans's. Even out of towers rave about Jean's!

This place a cute little place. It's obvious lots of locals like it. Very clean for a little…read morehole-in-the-wall. Service was alright but, as others said, locals get the good service. I also had two toddlers with me and we've been driving for days, so our waitress had a good amount of patience and was still kind. The food was okay. This is what earns this place a solid 3. It won't make you sick but you won't be craving it either. I didn't touch my salad. Looks like it was pulled out of a bag and some of it was wilty. We probably wouldn't stop again but I don't regret it either.

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The Turtle Restaurant

4.3(186 reviews)

30.0 mi

No tv's woohoo!!…read more Bulgogi Pichana - excellent. Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken - excellent. It is crazy what good, fresh ingredients and a lot of passion can create. I don't know if Brownwood is deserving of the Turtle. You must eat here.

4.5 While in…read moreBrownwood we were recommended this restaurant for lunch. We stopped inside and we were seated right away. The server was attentive and gave us our drinks quickly and food was out pretty fast too. I got the hamburger but everything was super fresh. They were hapy to serve it without the bun and I really liked the aoli. The fries were string style but were cooked perfectly. The decor was nice and the atmosphere calm like it should be. They also have a gelato shop next door. Maybe next time I will get the creme brule. They have a lot of options for food and you're sure to find something great. Parking is on the street. I'd come back.

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Mae's Meat Market

4.5(125 reviews)

28.8 mi

DELICIOUS! I actually heard about this place from a Reddit post about places to stop on a road trip…read moreacross Texas and I'm so glad I listened! It's home cooked food, calories-not-monitored, but worth every single bite. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but I knew it was going to be good when we saw the parking lot was overflowing into the grass. Luckily there was still an open table inside and we were welcomed by the sweetest staff and our waitress was just as wonderful. So many things looked good on the menu, but I couldn't resist ending this road trip with another taste of chicken fried steak to compare to Mary's (and they can definitely compete because it was AWESOME)! We also tried the chicken fried chicken (delicious), sweet potato casserole (amazing), Mae's potato casserole (tasty), cheese sticks (good), and the hamburger and fries which was obviously delicious enough that my picky daughter almost finished it - which says a LOT! We were very glad that we'd ordered the "smaller portions" for lunch because it meant we could grab a few of the desserts to go to snack on for our final leg of the road trip and keep enjoying at home. We tried the toffee cake (incredible), peanut butter cake (sinfully good), and the coconut pie (very light and creamy)! We also snagged some items to take home with us from their coolers and I can 100% recommend their pork tamales and summer sausage. If you get the chance to stop here, you won't regret it at all! Delicious, great service, and good portions!

Years ago, the Texas Bucket List TV show is what brought me to Mae's Meat Market. After all these…read moreyears, we are still coming here because the food is so good. We have tried several different burgers, the chicken fried steak, and the tacos. All have been just wonderful. Tonight, I had the steak fingers with grilled vegetables and steamed broccoli. The steak fingers were absolutely huge, and the grilled vegetables and steamed broccoli were just fantastic. Nothing is better than a steak finger dipped in a big old bowl of white homemade gravy! I was only able to eat half, so there was definitely leftovers. And since I was so full, that means dessert had to be to go. Most places now charge seven or eight dollars for a piece of cake. Here, you can still get a piece of cake for four dollars! Heck of a deal! If you're ever in Eastland Texas, I definitely recommend you give this place a try.

Funky Chicken hot sandwich (no bun) with seasoned fries - 01.03.2023

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The Taylor County Taphouse

3.8(471 reviews)

40.4 mi

This place is usually packed but that doesn't stop the great customer service, our server was very…read moreattentive and took great care of us, I really enjoy the food here, haven't been disappointed

We ended up sitting at the bar because there was a 25 minute wait, so I'd recommend doing a…read morereservation in advance if you don't want to wait. The service at the bar was pretty good, our glasses never went empty and the bar tender was really nice. My boyfriend got a burger, he said it was good but really messy to eat. I got the Ahi Tuna and the tuna itself was fresh, however I wasn't expecting the noodles to be cold so it through me off a bit with the texture. Overall not a bad dish if you're looking for something fresh 8/10. The cocktails were also really good, I'd recommend overall and would come back!

Beer on tap

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Sausage board...delish!

Runaway Train Cafe

4.6(183 reviews)

33.0 mi

Food was great. Fast service and friendly staff. Several young men working who were very thoughtful…read moreand respectful. Highly recommended! Patty Melt is excellent!

We always make it a point to stop at Runaway Train Cafe when we're passing through Brownwood on our…read moreway to Fredericksburg. It's one of those places we genuinely look forward to every time. The restaurant is set inside an old train car, which is just really cool and different. The hamburgers are always spot on -- juicy and full of flavor -- and I can't pass up the Reuben. It's perfectly toasted with plenty of meat and just tastes great every single time. The service is consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes the stop even better. It's become a tradition for us, and it never disappoints. If you're anywhere near Brownwood, it's definitely worth pulling off the road for.

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Starlite Cafe

4.7(15 reviews)

12.0 mi

Good people, good food! We like to support local people…read more CFS and Hamburger steak was good, as were the onion rings, corn, green beans and Banana pudding.

Great small town restaurant. Went at breakfast and had the egg sandwich. Very well done with…read moregenerous portion of bacon. Lovely. Pleasant wait staff and lots of locals.

Local gathering spot

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Forgot to take pictures before I dug in.

Double H Family Dining

4.3(11 reviews)

28.0 mi

It's a game room now. Went downhill the last year in business. Used to be good for Friday night…read morecatfish.

Stopped in late on a Friday night, about 30 minutes before closing. Had the fried catfish plate…read more It was excellent. My five stars is not to compare to a fine dining restaurant. This is a little cafe in Santa Anna Texas. That is worth your trip or time to stop in as passing through. The plate came with four fillets, hush puppies, cole slaw, French fries and corn for $10. It was fresh, hot and some of the best catfish I've had in awhile. The service was fast and super friendly. The place is a simple little diner in a simple small Texas town. You will not be disappointed when you stop in for some really good food and Texas small town hospitality. - I regret not getting a picture of my plate to show the amount of food, but next time.

Double H Family Dining - Chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken finger special with three sides AND all you can eat pinto beans, they are help yourself.

Chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken finger special with three sides AND all you can eat pinto beans, they are help yourself.

Double H sign "It's All Good!"

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Large chicken fried steak with bake potatoes...delicious

Granny Clark's Restaurant

4.3(109 reviews)

48.3 mi

Great food, great service. I just found this place in…read moreDowntown Dublin. If you're looping around Dublin on 377, its worth your while to to exit and make it into town for this jewel. Good home cooking, Don't let the "buffet" scare you. They have a full menu as well as the blue plate specials. Certain nights they have fish, steak and shrimp. This place is definitely on my list of places to stop for lunch.

So, we had "Grannys" on our way to Brownwood AND on our way back!…read more Ok... the ambiance is nothing to write home about, and the "Buffet" is pretty limited... that said, the CFS, mashed potatoes, and French fries were awesome. My son (who eats nearly everything) raved about how good the cheeseburger was (which is how I got the fries ... Anyway, EVERYTHING tasted great, but it only gets 4 stars because the place could be spruce up a bit... and don't sit next to the windows... draws the flies... but nevertheless, REALLY good food and we will eat there again!

The sooo tender CFS.

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The Toasted Traveler

4.6(17 reviews)

42.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Drove 15 minutes to this restaurant on wheels and we're glad that we did. The original traveler and…read moretruckin turkey pesto were excellent and my granddaughter loved the donut grilled cheese. Sandwiches aren't huge so you might need to order more than one.

I FOUND YOU!!!!! OMG I ran into you guys one day when you were on my side of town at a benefit of…read moresome kind for kids, I had your "Bavarian" and was blown away with your masterpiece of a sandwich! Sometimes I lay in bed, all alone, wishing I knew the name of your trailer and where you could be found, and I finally tracked ya down! I seriously hope you guys are still around, I need another one or two or three of those sandwiches. Here is the photo I took 3 years ago.

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Owl Drug Store Fountain & Grill

Family-owned & operated

They serve a great hamburger here! Old timey drugstore with…read moregift shop, soda fountain, & grill. If you ever find yourself in or driving thru Coleman, eat here! You won't be disappointed.

This morning, 6/26/226 we stopped here at Owl Drug store for breakfast. A unique pharmacy with a…read morevintage vibe. Besides the pharmacy, a variety of retail items and a cafe style fountain bar. The menu has breakfast and lunch items to pick from. I chose the biscuits w/gravy sausage while my husband had eggs, sausage and toast. My biscuits/gravy with sausage pile on top wasn't quite what I was expecting. I was expecting real sausage gravy. Anyway, it's a nice store and a nice downtown district so enjoy your downtown stroll.

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Dennis A.

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4 years ago

Chicken fried steak was very good, tender and thick meat, gravy was great with mashed taters. My wife had the breaded pork cutlet with gravy & mashed taters, hers was great food too, tender meat, cut it with a fork. We will be going back next time we are thru Cross Plains. read more

Daniel V.

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6 years ago

Great meal on the road for the whole family. Great chicken, steak, salad, and sides. Worth stopping in for lunch!

Candi C.

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4 years ago

Good filling burger special Well worth the price.

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Best chips and home made salsa ever! Nice, quite, everyone knows your name place. Everyone loves…read moreJeans's. Even out of towers rave about Jean's!

This place a cute little place. It's obvious lots of locals like it. Very clean for a little…read morehole-in-the-wall. Service was alright but, as others said, locals get the good service. I also had two toddlers with me and we've been driving for days, so our waitress had a good amount of patience and was still kind. The food was okay. This is what earns this place a solid 3. It won't make you sick but you won't be craving it either. I didn't touch my salad. Looks like it was pulled out of a bag and some of it was wilty. We probably wouldn't stop again but I don't regret it either.

MA's CrossRoads Grill

4.7

(45 reviews)

Great food love the people there. Food is great catfish on Friday is great. One of the best…read morehamburgers you will eat. There desserts are really good. Just love this place

Small diner in a small town, with great food, chicken fried steak is the most flavorful I've had in…read moresome time. Pinto beans come with meal along with other sides. A full meal deal. Service was fast friendly and courteous. Dining area is clean and neatly arranged.

Starlite Cafe

4.7

(15 reviews)

Good people, good food! We like to support local people…read more CFS and Hamburger steak was good, as were the onion rings, corn, green beans and Banana pudding.

Great small town restaurant. Went at breakfast and had the egg sandwich. Very well done with…read moregenerous portion of bacon. Lovely. Pleasant wait staff and lots of locals.

JC's Deli & Grill

4.2

(18 reviews)

Um--what??!! How did we end up having one of the best tasting breakfasts I've had in a LONG time,…read moreinside what is basically a church on Interstate 20? So be prepared to read Bible verses on the walls and sit in what feels like a mega church cafeteria. Your food will arrive in styrofoam and foil with plastic utensils (and these things cost it the final star). But the breakfast was under $4.00 and it was GOOD. In Texas speak, REAL good! I would stop there again.

The food is consistently amazing. One of my favorite places to eat in Cisco. The quality is…read morealways top notch, and the value for the price is excellent. I never finish a meal, they are so big! I also feel like their customer service always exceeds my expectations, especially considering that it's a deli and not a large restaurant. They go above and beyond every visit. It's always very clean and comfortable inside, they take pride in their environment. I wish it was open for dinner, but I do still enjoy ordering breakfast and lunch from them at least once a week. Whether you eat onsite or take it to go, they prep perfectly and make sure you have everything you need. It's consistent and reliable, and I appreciate that I can count on that as a customer. They truly care about making your entire experience pleasurable- the taste, presentation, and service. I have no suggestions for improvement. Well, except to say I wish we could experience it MORE! . Open for dinner! JC's Deli is the best!

Grazed And Confused

4.7

(22 reviews)

Stopped in on the way to Palo Duro Canyon. Really great friendly service and it was fast. Got the…read moreSassy Sausage Biscuit which was really tasty with the apple butter. I added a little Louisiana hot sauce to get that salty savory combo. The biscuit was homemade and solid. They came around and filled up our water. Everything was top notch!

Went into this place the other day. We and another table went in and almost walked out because we…read morewere presented with a lunch menu. Apparently everyone was there for breakfast. Maybe make one menu depending on if you stop serving breakfast. Got the chicken sandwich with arugula it was Pretty tasty. French toast was pretty good too, the sausage on the plate was too notch. I would highly recommend the sausage patties. Loved that everything came with a fruit garnish. My daughter decided th fruit was hers. Her cinnamon roll was good too.

Chipster's Grill

4.6

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This is not a baked potato. This is a full-blown Texas barbecue masterpiece stuffed into a potato…read moreskin. A perfectly baked russet, split open and swimming in melted butter. Then comes a generous layer of savory beans, followed by a mountain of tender, smoky chopped brisket that falls apart with every bite. A rich, tangy barbecue sauce soaks into everything, while crisp pickles cut through the richness with the perfect bright snap. Cool sour cream and a blanket of shredded cheese melt into the hot toppings, tying the whole thing together in pure comfort food glory. Every component hits exactly right. It is smoky, savory, creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of sauce without a single note out of place. It's massive, messy in the best way, and so ridiculously delicious you'll be scraping the skin clean and still wishing there was more. Do yourself a favor and get there early. This potato and their barbecue are the real deal. They have amazing customer service, too!

Chipster's has always been fantastic, anytime I've had an experience with them!! He's a great…read morecaterer & moves around to accommodate many!! You MUST try his BBQ! Even though BBQ has gotten expense, I feel his prices are reasonable for the deliciousness! Always fresh & enjoy the sides too! Food & service are always great!! ‍‍‍ IMO he beats Up in Smoke by a mile!!

Wild Duck Marina

4.3

(20 reviews)

Jada was a excellent server the food was over cooked and the fries weren't crispy…read more But Jada was really fast with cold drinks and so friendly!

Marina is the place to be if you want to enjoy beautiful sunsets on Lake Brownwood. There is plenty…read moreof indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating has fairy lights and there's live music as well which made the experience great. And since we're right next to the water, you're able to walk down to the docks and be right near the water which is always fun. As for the food, my friend got the club sandwich and I ended up getting the burger. In terms of pricing, it is a little more on the expensive side. My friend's club sandwich was great and the burger wasn't bad but the bun was too thick in my opinion. Not to mention, the fries were unfortunately soggy and felt like they sat out for a while. I didn't feel like the quality of the food matched the price but the customer service did. Our server was amazing and super friendly- she frequently checked up on our table and kept us updated on when the food was going to come out. On top of everything, there is also a bar inside as well as a pool table (I believe it was $10/hr). I ended up ordering a margarita and enjoyed the drink while playing pool. Overall, this is a great spot to wind down and enjoy a beautiful view.

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