We're staying at Powell Park and Marina and this was the closest restaurant. Great food - husband…read morehad chicken fried steak and I had a hamburger and both were really good. Service was good and waitress was nice.

We were spending the weekend exploring lake Sam Rayburn and were up early trying to find a good hot…read morebreakfast to start our day of jet skiing...love to check out new places...never know what gems you'll find...and this one was one to remember.... Twilight zone time!!!!! We drive up to what we think is the diner and the big sign in front says "Dorothy and Debs Redneck Diner" and that they have moved to a new address and listed the address. "Y'all come back diner" was written on the glass which was covered with aluminium foil. It looks like a happening place with all the cars parked outside and people are coming and going, but with aluminium covering the glass you can't really tell so we go looking for the other place and it wasn't there! So.....we go back and decide to go ahead and walk in.... Sure enough it's a diner!!! Aesthetics are definitely not a redneck priority. Freezers out in the open and everything in disarray. The menu was not updated (Dorothy and Debs) and listed the hours on front and closed on Sunday, but we were there on Sunday!! But......in spite of all the confusion, it was the best breakfast we've had in a long time. Everything we had was great!! Eggs and bacon cooked to perfection. Sausage gravy and biscuits.. excellent!! We loved Y'all come back diner or Dorothy and debs...whatever your name!!!

I'm so grateful my husband stopped here! This is a modest family owned business with picnic…read moretables. I've been here several times now because I am obsessed with the onion rings. Sadly the food never gets photos because I'm just that hungry and / or ready to taste hot out of the oil onion rings. EVERYTHING is freshly breaded or battered. I watched them from my truck cut onions and bread them then throw them into the oil kind of fresh! My husband says their gravy and REAL chicken strips are top notch. Their burgers are not pre-formed patties of fake hamburger substance. These are hamburgers they make themselves and are excellent. I used to wonder why the Dairy Queen in Jasper went out of business but not anymore. Their baskets are worth every penny and are huge portions. This is owned by a very kind couple and although I don't know them by name YET, I will. He just hand delivered my meal to the truck with a smile. love this place

The fish plate was delicious! It was nice, fresh, and hot. We will definitely go back for more.read more

This rates as one of the best burgers we've ever had. Definitely a 2 hander, multiple napkin…read moreburger. Order at counter, and it's delivered to you. Comfy booth and tables.

Mom's Diner is one of those classic spots that reminds you why comfort food is called comfort food…read more From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with friendly service, a warm atmosphere, and that nostalgic diner charm that makes you feel right at home. The food here is exactly what you want it to be--hot, fresh, flavorful, and served in portions that definitely won't leave you hungry. The standout for me? The liquid butter. If you know, you know. You can pour that golden magic over the toast, the pancakes, the biscuits--basically anything that'll hold it--and it takes everything to the next level. It's the kind of simple, old-school touch that makes a meal unforgettable. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, grabbing a plate lunch, or just craving some true diner comfort, Mom's never misses. Great people, great food, and great prices. Absolutely a Lufkin gem--and we'll keep coming back!

This is truly a Drive In/ Carhop experience. The Burgers are absolutely awesome. Very juicy. The…read moreservice was spot on and extremely pleasant in spite of the TX heat. There is also a covered patio if dining in your car is not your thing . Don't Pass This One By

They ADD tips. I went to rays on 3/23/26 and they double charged me for a burger. I wasn't going to…read moresay anything and was going to consider that their tip. So I marked out no tip and wrote the correct total. Later that night my card updated the charge where they charged me for a tip. I called and spoke with Elaine. She told me to F off and sell my story somewhere else. So elane. Now rays is under investigation by the texas attorney general. Good luck. P.s. mom's dinner has burgers for $13 thats 2x the size.

We were driving back to Houston from our trip to Little Rock for a wedding. The wedding was…read moreawesome. So we pulled into a huge parking lot. Pro tip there is a huge amount of road construction around the restaurant so plan accordingly. We were greeted and sat promptly. Karen our server came and greeted us and got our drink order. I went to the restroom, it was clean but in need of a cosmetic upgrade. The restaurant itself was clean and had a Louisiana feel. My wife ordered the Salmon med rare, and she said it was excellent. I ordered the shrimp quesadillas and I was impressed by the buttered flavor of the flour tortilla that was crispy on the edges. I also was pleased with the amount of shrimp and cheese. The guacamole and the pico were fresh and tasty. For appetizers tried the Pistolette and were not overly impressed. The Boudin Balls and sauce were very good. I think they could have been a little spicier, but they were great. The bread pudding was just average in my opinion, but my wife loved it. My wife and I agreed that this will be one our go to stops when driving through Lufkin.

Came on a drive through town when it was a slower Saturday evening which made for awesome service…read moreby Madi & perfect food. Having humble & genteel personality while being a menu wizard, she made me feel right at home with her hospitality. My Oysters Royale cooked by Michael were fantastically perfect & delicious. I should've gotten the dozen instead of the 1/2. Being it's my first time, I had to make sure they were on point first & they were! I loved the charro bean side that came with rice & sausage bits topped with pico. The hush puppies are decent with some garlic butter you might want to dive into like it's the Summer Olympic swimming relays. The music and atmosphere was nice & festive. The booths are comfortable & being solo, the 2 person sized ones were perfect for me. Lufkin has a mainstay that most towns would be jealous to have. Come eat here & leave satisfied. Bring all your friends! You can't go wrong here with Tia Jaunita's. You just might want to camp out here.

It doesn't look like much, in fact an abandoned Sambo's or maybe a Dairy Queen, but it is some of…read morethe friendliest people you are ever going to meet. Obviously a family business. Order at the counter, pay when you leave. Sunday features an after church buffet, otherwise burgers and the like. But if you order fries they will peel a potato and fry it, burger they will roll some beef and cook it. It is unheard of today. worth a visit.

Don't let the outside of this gem or its simple furnishings in the towns old Dairy Queen fool you…read more This is small town Texas family cooking. They have daily Buffett for a very reasonable price. But if you're craving a hamburger like your grandma used to make on Texas toast, then be sure to ask for that. Family members all present and helping out. It was a joy to have lunch here.

We got to the spot at opening to beat the crowd and as soon as we walked up we were greeted and…read moreshown how and where to order which was nice since it was our first time. We walked up to the window and a really sweet lady took our order and we walked to get our drinks. The entire place is outside whith an awning which is cool! The chairs and tables were a bit weathered but I think it made it feel more southerly and homely. Shortly after our food arrived, we ordered 2lbs of snow crab, 1lb of crawfish, boudin sausage and some quail eggs. The snow crabs were pretty tiny and not very fresh, the crawfish were big fat and juicy while the boudin sausage was kind of lacking in flavor but the sauce it came with was yummy! We also were shorted a corn and potatoe and we still to this day have not tried the quail eggs! (they are jarred and pickled). We would go back but probably not for the crab but tjust the crawfish, the ambiance and the great service. Remember it's BYOB!

The best mudbugs in Angelina county. 40 years in Louisiana its hard to find quality boils outside…read morethe state. well we found it! He purges them right, and they peel great and are very juicy.

I had a really bad start to my day but when I stepped in to Dairy Mart it greatly improved. I was…read morewelcomed and waited on by the nicest lady. I am now say in a booth enjoying a delicious hamburger with fries. The sour dough bun is as advertised. Warm and soft and perfect with my hamburger. The fries are crispy but not too salty. It's very peaceful right now but it's also early. I will definitely be back

Everyone in East Texas know about Dairy Mart. People drive from the bigger towns to have lunch or…read moredinner here. The chicken fried steak and fried catfish are the best in Texas, which of course means the best anywhere except maybe at your own house.