Johnny&#x27;s Place

Been eating at the Bunkhouse since the 90s. Met Bob Lilly in there with my dad one day. Service is…read moregreat a little slow at times due to so many people wanting good bbq. Highly recommend

IMO the best Texas BBQ in the area. Service is great as well. Love the Turkey, Brisket and sides.read more

Two meat combo with ribs, brisket, Cole slaw and Texas toast.

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Golden Buffet

2.9(16 reviews)

32.4 mi

Very good food. My wife and I eat there whenever eel go through there. Its actually worth the long…read moredrive from our hkousd

Dirty, worn out, Food was NOT good…read moreOvercooked, overpriced, They were working on it as I ate. It needs a lot of work... Actually should have left but I tried to find something in the buffet that wasn't inedible. I went with green beans rice and a few fresh looking egg rolls ( not bad) but not worth the buffet. If I hadn't lost my appetite, I might have had some fresh fruit. Don't bother....sorry.....you need a cook to put out good food.

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Good food. Clean place

Parks Family Buffet

3.5(22 reviews)

31.3 mi

I ordered a plate of mixed fajitas that were absolutely gross, both the chicken and the beef. But…read morethe beef was particularly bad. I was surprised when it came out in under 10 minutes, Even asking the waitress, "already?". It was obvious it was precooked and stored, the flavor was undeniable. It tasted old. had that cooked in old oil flavor. Rock a deep fryer hasn't been changed out in a month absolutely no seasoning or marinade that I can tell. It was very off-putting. I sat there for a few minutes arguing with myself whether I was going to say anything or not. The waitress saw that I was displeased. when I very politely told her that the food tasted terrible she called over a lady who immediately became dismissive, rude and eventually argumentative. I asked for a manager, she stated, "Well, I'm the owner." She lied, swore up and down the food was fresh, lied again, claiming she had that very dish herself that day, as if just moments before I walked in the door) and that they have had no complaints. she refused to take it back and let me order something else. she stood there lording over me. basically, too bad so sad You're going to pay for it anyway. I left the whole plate on the table. I will never be back.

We eat at Parks whenever we go to Waco. The food is great, service is caring, they treat us like…read morefamily and prices are reasonable!

Breakfast

Dining room.

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Front enterance.

Jake's Chinese Buffet

3.2(130 reviews)

50.1 mi

Third time visiting this small but incredibly amazing buffet. Perfect timing for my dirve as it was…read moretime to eat dinner. Can't believe I forgot to give them their 5 stars before. Incredible food. They could not present their buffet food in full-sized trays but the half trays were always fresh and refilled. My favorites were available especially the coconut shrimp. The hot and fresh baked spinach was amazing. The smallness of the place made the ambiance cozy and quiet enough to enjoy great food. Bathroom was clean as always. Owner and staff were hospitable as always. Owner even remembered me for my visits. Will always pass this place from the highway whenever I could..I sadly live around 3 hrs from it. Kudos and Godbless!

Sad to see that it is officially closing and being remodeled. It will be hard to replace. Not sure…read morewhat new owner(s) or management have planned but I will miss JAKES as we have known it for MANY YEARS. Belton has lost a valuable epicurean asset!

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B U F F E T!

Granny Clark's Restaurant

4.3(109 reviews)

49.7 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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Friday's Seafood And More

4.8(199 reviews)

30.0 mi

Had Burger King Whoppers two weeks in a row. They were outstanding. After riding 15 minutes, they…read morewere still hot and juicy. Can't wait to have another. Burger King Bellmead , Tx.

This place closed about a month ago according to the person there when I walked in. Nothing to add…read moreexcept I'm disappointed based on Yelp reviews.

Inside

I cannot remember their name for it but it is rice, Etouffee and catfish filets. So good!

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Don Julio Mexican Restaurant and American Buffet

4.7(11 reviews)

30.4 mi

The food, ambiance, and service (server: Fiorely) were excellent! My husband and I shared a small…read morequeso and combo fajitas for 1 and had plenty left over to take home (pictured). We will be back on our way through town.

Let me just say this, despite the great reviews we were skeptical that a small town restaurant…read moreadjacent to a gas station could deliver on delicious Mexican food. We were wrong. Don Julio's was really good. It would be successful in Dallas. Small, comfortable and unassuming but the food and service were great. Chicken and steak fajitas were very good! We recommend, come hungry!

Left overs.

Don Julio special. Also comes with a taco.

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Tortillas

J & M Hill Country Bar-B-Q

3.4(77 reviews)

25.3 mi

What has happened to these people? I used to order ribs and brisket and loved it, so I did again…read more The ribs were dry and perhaps overcooked. The brisket was the consistency of oatmeal. Seriously. What happened? New management? New cook? I ordered for delivery. The only thing that went wrong was the food. I'm not going back. I forgot to tell you about the cherry cobbler. It was so tart (sour) that I couldn't eat it. I threw it out after one bite. Horrible!

The food was great, but expensive. Also, didn't realize that there was a $4 charge for using a…read morecredit card. When I asked the co-owner, they seemed annoyed. Sorry that I bothered you, so I will take my business elsewhere! Plenty of good barbecue places in Texas!

Brisket and Mac

Dessert Heaven

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2 meat plate with Mac and okra. Big portions!

The Coffee Shop Cafe

4.0(172 reviews)

25.1 mi

Donald Citrano's Coffee Shop Cafe…read more07-12-26 Me and my family had a late lunch here. It's a nice café with friendly staff with a nice size dining room. They were really busy but we only had a 20 minute wait. They have a regular menu with lots to choose from. Traditional Café Menu. We chose the All You Can Buffet. Lots to choose from. Pork Chop with Dressing, Fried Catfish, Fried Chicken, Hamburger Steak, Chicken Fried Steak, General Sou Chicken. Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Squash, Okra Gumbo, Brussels Sprouts, Butter Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams, Mixed Vegetables, and 3 types of Gravy. Rolls, Cornbread, and Biscuits. Full Salad Bar and Deserts with Soft Serve Ice Cream! I'm not sure if I got everything that was available. Food was good. Will come back and try the Breakfast Buffet.

While returning from a trip to North Texas, we were hungry and pulled off into the town of McGregor…read moreand stumbled upon the Coffee Shop Café. Perfect! A simple little country café was just what I wanted. What we did not know was how popular this place was. Judging by the crowd inside and the pictures of all the famous people on the wall, the Coffee Shop Café appeared to have a very long and interesting history. We were promptly seated and after looking over a delicious menu, my wife went with the Philly Cheese steak omelet and I chose the Coffee Shop Special of two eggs, pancakes and sausage. Service was prompt and friendly but it was obvious that the café caters to a large local customer base that probably eat here several times a week. Our meals were hot and absolutely delicious and the price was ever so reasonable. I am no complaints other than the Coffee Shope Café is not located locally to me. Next time we are traveling up towards McGregor, we will definitely be stopping in this great café for another meal

Buffet

Sample Buffet Plate. Fried Catfish was really Good.

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John L.

15 years ago

They have decent food. I like the chicken tangler things and the breakfast buffet. The dinner buffet is kind of blah and some of the stuff is over priced, but it is friendly and decent. read more

Johnny's Place - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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