I found the fried shrimp dinner to be very good. The service…read morewas somewhat slow although the restaurant was busy we waited longer than expected for certain items, cocktail and tartar sauce along with ketchup. The atmosphere was pretty quiet which was good for conversation. I would recommend this restaurant when in the Caldwell area.

I found the best fried pickles in Texas! No kidding I'd drive from Houston to Caldwell for some of…read morethese fried pickles! I was trying to pass time to avoid traffic into Houston so I decided to stop in Caldwell to do some boutique shopping. Caldwell has some awesome boutiques FYI!. I was looking for a late lunch/early dinner and decided I wanted some steak. Now this place is by no means fancy but it's definitely hometown feel and obviously a small town staple. I ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Yall 12oz for $26 dollars is an absolute steal. I was worried about the quality due to the price but I was impressed! The meat was good the mashed potatoes tasted sweet though so not a fan of those. But for $26 I wasn't even complaining. Now back to these fried pickle, I text everyone I know "I just found the best fried pickles in Texas" as I scarfed them down. If you are ever passing through you must stop to grab a basket of them. All of this and my total was around $35! The service was efficient and friendly 10/10 recommend!

10/15/2025: We stopped in for a late lunch when leaving Round Top. We were trying to avoid the RT…read moreart festival, so we opted for JW's in Carmine. The inside decor is all wood paneling. It's very country looking, so that was appealing. We started with the fried pickles for an appetizer to share. Our group was a party of 3. The pickles were a perfect split for us. The ranch served with the pickles had a tartar sauce undertone taste. It was pretty good. We all had the sweet tea and lemonade mix. It was refreshing. I ordered the regular JW's burger on a classic white bun. The burger was okay. There was no special seasoning to it. I wasn't able to order it medium. From the looks of it, it was "done", so that is a little too done for me. I like mine a little pink. They use leaf lettuce. I prefer shredded. The pickles on my burger were cut lengthwise, and 2 of the strips still had the outer skin on them. Not a fan of that. The fries were good. They had a nice crunch to them. The service was great at JW's. Our drinks were never empty, the food came out fast, and our waitress was very nice. You can't get better than country service. It was a nice change from Houston where everything is hustle and bustle. We all three split a piece of coconut pie. It was okay, but to be fair, I am not a pie person. My coworkers thought it was terrific. If I am out that way again and decide to stop in, I will order something different. Maybe the chicken fried steak. The neighboring table ordered it and it looked good! Our bill for the 3 of us was $71 and some change before tip. That seems on point for 1 appetizer, 3 drinks, 3 entrees, and 1 piece of pie. It was crowded, especially for a weekday after the lunch rush in the country, so they must be doing something right.

My family and I drove over here for dinner once evening during our stay in Burton. There is a…read moresmall town feel to this restaurant. Nothing fancy, but the food is delicious and the service is courteous and attentive. We came in on a Tuesday evening and it was packed. Fortunately we got there earlier and were able to get seated immediately. Very family friendly as evidenced by the fact that they pulled an infant carrier stand out for our baby. I will say that the prices are on a steeper side; however, the portions are also generous. We had a pleasant meal here and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for good, southern comfort food.

Came here for the first time with my family in a long time. We ordered the 32 ounce black Angus…read moresirloin, seafood platter, beefmaster fries, fried pickles, avocado chicken breast, and the grilled pork chops. I was pretty delicious and juicy, but nothing spectacular about it. The portions are large for a very affordable price so that's a huge plus. Beefmaster fries wasn't that great, but the fried pickles were nice and crispy and very flavorful. The steak was pretty flavorful, but it was slightly overcooked so make sure you go 1 under on what you actually want. I wanted a perfect medium so I should've went medium rare, but instead I got medium well with some pieces well done. The avocado chicken breast had very little avocado, but as dry as the chicken breast looked, it was actually pretty juicy. Overall, for cheap eats and for some pretty good food, come support this business and bring a patch if you are first responder as it appears they collect them on their wall. I should've brought my patch from Hawaii for them. The staff were all friendly and fast. Lots of parking outside and lots of tables to dine on. It can get a little congested in the front when people are waiting to get checked in and it's also the same area where people are paying their tab.

We've driven past this place several times and noticed the parking lot was full. We finally decided…read moreto give it a try and we loved it! The restaurant feels like a large camp cabin, very cozy and warm. The servers were extremely attentive, anticipating all our needs and answering all questions fast and with a smile. We especially appreciated the servers wearing Sodolaks shirts, which all have different Bible verses on them!!! The food was phenomenal! We each had the Black Angus burger, and it was a treat! The beef was tasty and juicy, and all the toppings were from the farm fresh. Even the fries were delicious. The prices were very affordable as well! Greta place for a family-friendly meal. No wonder the locals pack this place!

Passing through and stopped here for dinner. The food, ambiance, and service were all excellent!!…read more Appetizer we had the bacon wrapped goat cheese stuffed jalapeños which were my husband's favorite. I had the 6oz sirloin with crisp asparagus (cooked PERFECTLY) and mashed potatoes. My husband had the Surf and Turf- 9oz sirloin, butterflied shrimp with squash and zucchini with red onions and mashed potatoes with white gravy. I loved how small the rolls were and they were generous with the butter. I had the house preferred margarita which was eh.

The hostess dropped freshly rolled silverware onto the dirty floor and picked them up and put them…read moreon top of other clean silverware. Drinks did not come for 40 minutes, dinner was served in red plastic shrimp baskets and another table was stating how they would jot pay for "another" sub-par meal, becuz it had been done to them more than a few times. What a disappointment, when they have a billboard spouting their best customer experience. Totally disgusting and disappointing food, environment, and ambiance in an already dying town.

I'm not sure why my original review didn't post, but I got an alert saying it didn't go through--so…read morehere we are again, because this place deserves it. My husband and I were out on a motorcycle ride on Christmas Eve and passed through Caldwell. We were excited to see something open and decided to stop at Daisy Dukes Barbecue--and I'm so glad we did. From the moment you walk in, you get that hometown, come-on-in feeling that lets you know the food is going to be good. We were starving and couldn't decide what to order, so the owner suggested a sampler. I don't know if it was an official menu item or something she just put together for us, but she absolutely loaded us up. We had brisket, sausage, fried fish, potatoes, potato salad, coleslaw, and beans--and every bit of it was amazing. We even grabbed two desserts to go. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place, and I can't believe it's been here forever and we've never stopped in before while traveling through. If you're in the area--or even if you're not--it's worth the trip. We can't wait to come back.

Best burger I've had in a long time and they gave my DOG a brisket pup cup!!! 10/10 can't recommend…read morethis family owned business enough. I'll be back again

Never expected myself to drive two hours for some ribeye steak, but it was worth the experience. We…read morerandomly scrolled on YouTube and watched someone rated this THE BEST in Texas so we had to check it out. What makes this place unique is that they use charcoal, have make their own rub, you can order as many ounces up to 32oz I believe, and they only sell ribeye steaks. The place is called the general store because that's what it used to be when first started doing business in the 1980s but later expanded and converted into a steakhouse. We got there at 4pm and there was a little bit of a line already. The restaurant is only open three days a week each day from 5:30 to 9. On Thursday they have fried catfish and Friday and Saturday they sell only steak. The minimum order starts at 10oz and each ounce increment is a little bit extra charge. We ordered the 24 ounce to be shared between the two of us total is about $70 and we still have some leftover. The charcoal flavor was not overpowering, but the seasoning of the steak was perfectly balanced. Usually, I eat my steak with extra pepper or chimichurri, but this one I was able to eat without any extra seasoning. The surface of the steak look heavily seared but the medium interior was really juicy and succulent. I could taste more char on the edge pieces. After the steak we headed to their second shop next door for some malt shake. I got the cookies n creame flavor, it was milky and not overly sweet like any other milkshakes. And the malt flavor lingers on the tongue after each sip. I was debating to get another one but chocolate flavor but I was too full. Service there overall was very welcoming, and dining area is really big, the interior feels like an old western cabin but very clean and spacious. Great for family gatherings too. They also have a BYOB offer for people who love some good sips along with the smokey steak.

BEST.STEAK.EVER. One…read moreof the most delicious meals I've ever had. Started with a simple little lettuce salad with dressing, accompanied by crackers with whipped butter!! Then the garlic mash potatoes and PERFECTLY cooked 10 oz sirloin came out. The steaks were cooked exactly to order. They had a pristine flavor, and the meat just melted in my mouth. The yeast roll looked like a roll but it was pretty heavenly too, especially with the steak drippings. Our server was super sweet and helpful! And the quaint "general store" is for locals and visitors alike!! Awesome steak night --perfect for a date night! Pass on dessert! Stick with best stuff! Pecan cobbler and peach cobbler were overly sweet! But they did come with a scoop Of vanilla ice cream on top!

Another great meal today posing as a late lunch. Likely a good thing as I will not have to eat…read moreagain today. Service was great as always as well. Love the "feel" of the place. Wood floors, tin ceilings and walls and people of all walks of life. Nuthin better!

Decided to stop here because we saw it while driving through Bastrop. There was no wait and we were…read moretold to sit wherever we wanted. I decided to get the jalapeño cream cheese burger. You get to chose the type of bread. I chose the jalapeño cheese bread which was soft and tasty. The burger patty tasted like it was a frozen store bought one and was undercooked. The grilled jalapeños with the cream cheese saved the burger. The fries tasted old and lacked flavor. My wife had the bacon cheese burger. The bacon had a weird texture and tasted disgusting. Tasted like it was microwaved. The patty was overcooked and extremely dry. Once again the patty appeared to be a frozen store bought patty. Overall the burgers were overpriced based on the quality of the burgers we received. We were disappointed.

It's an icehouse. A Mexican icehouse. The staff is actually…read morereally friendly, like Mexican "you're now part of the family" friendly. I tried several menu items and I loved them all. It would be a mistake to ask for or expect Michelin star cuisine. If you're clever, you ask what steak temperature is popular and use the answer for your order. You will not be disappointed. On the contrary, you'll be amazed how juicy a medium or medium-well steak can be. The steak (medium) fajita is to die for. Juicy, full of flavor, simply accompanied by onions and green bell pepper in a flour tortilla. Best tip for this venue: come on, relax, have a nice conversation with you new family and indulge what they recommend. Have f

We love Juanny and her staff/family! Try the rib-eye! Yum yum! You always feel welcomed here…read more Sunday buffet is good but be prepared they are very busy on this day! We like to go on the weeknights for dinner.

So, these people have tremendous meat. It's served in some of the best restaurants in Texas. It's…read moreactually the kind of meat that you want to buy. It's healthy not over medicated or vaccinated or steroided... if that's a word. It's the best of the best, the cream of the crop; literally you can taste the difference. I've been buying from these folks for years and years. I visited their storelocation in person twice. Always great service, always great product. If I owned a commercial business, I hope it would be as well run as this one is. Pro tip. If you're within 100 miles of this place try their store. The prices of the product are a little cheaper in the store than they are online. You won't be disappointed.

The issues we had with the packaging was taken care of above and beyond all expectations! So,…read moreproblem solved. Thank you 44 Farms / Steaks! Now, I will tell you that the steaks have been unbelievably good and juicy. What a wonderful gift from our family in TX. Thanks to them for turning us on to 44.