Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Rustica's A Globally Inspired Kitchen

    4.6 (33 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Order Rustica's A Globally Inspired Kitchen Takeout or Delivery

    Rustica's A Globally Inspired Kitchen Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Rustica's A Globally Inspired Kitchen

    Recommended Reviews - Rustica's A Globally Inspired Kitchen

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    a salad with pita chips
    Jewell F.

    We stopped here for a late lunch. The place was clean and staff helpful. I had the Gyro chicken salad and my husband ordered the Philly Steak sandwich. We did not have to wait long. All in all a great place to eat.

    Water melon cooler
    Elyzabeth W.

    Super cute new little lunch place to pop into. I've seen they've made a few grab and go options shared on their Facebook - great idea!! The genius behind the grab and go options is they aren't exactly menu items and really just a gem they decided to whip up to try. Follow heir Facebook for updates. My favorite aspect of this whole restaurant is the "globally inspired" part. This is the ONLY place I have found Thai vermicelli in this area and I about died in happiness. I've also seen them make curry chicken. I haven't seen a place that serves watermelon cooler since an adorable little farmers market when I lived on the coast. It was everything you want in a watermelon cooler - fresh, smooth and real watermelon taste (no fake flavors here) The vermicelli is best authentically served in a bowl which they were willing to do. The only improvement I have is for the chicken to be warm. Authentic vermicelli is a cold salad with warm grilled meats. The fish sauce was just the right amount in a small container. I was offered more, but it was the perfect amount. Vermicelli doesn't need to be drowned in sauce. Also ordered the chilorio torta... holy meaty cheesy goodness. I stole the pickled onions and added them to my vermicelli. Yum!!! Sandwiches aren't my thing, but they nailed the glorious cheesiness. We were provided a sample of the grape walnut salad. Fresh fruit, light cream mixture and delicious walnuts. Can I eat this everyday?! It's a dessert but a side dish at the same time. You won't be able to stop eating it. We were also provided a sample of the broccoli salad with a lovely surprise of bacon. (Happy belly again). The broccoli salad wasn't heavy on the tangy mayo to bind it either, they let the broccoli speak for itself. We'll be back for sure. I'm only sad I have to drive from Nacogdoches.

    Strawberry cake with cheesecake

    See all

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    We appreciate your review! Thanks so much for your kind words!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    25 days ago

    Just great fresh homemade food - desserts are . Service is friendly and prompt. Easy drive through for on your way home.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    We appreciate your review! Thank you so much for your kind words!!

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much for your kind words!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Dorothy!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jewell F.
    62
    172
    322

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sarah B.
    124
    111
    12

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thanks so much!!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Car L.
    9
    12
    9

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tina P.
    107
    63
    35

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much!! So happy you enjoyed visiting us!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    This place has never failed us, the food is always delicious and the workers in there are always the nicest. Definitely worth the money.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much for the great review!! You made our day!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much for the lovely review!! It warms our hearts!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Holly H.
    51
    31
    13

    5 years ago

    It's so good. I love it. My fav thing is the salad combo ! Can't wait to go back. It's so homey.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much!! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thanks so much!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Never disappointed with the quality of food- always delicious. Service excellent, staff and owner courteous.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much, Elizabeth!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shawna F.
    28
    16
    22

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bonny F.
    107
    34
    29

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Julie C.
    114
    90
    3

    7 years ago

    This is a hidden gem in Lufkin. Great food, great prices and the service was top notch too! I'll be coming back for sure.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Food and service are always wonderful. I love their gumbo, their fried catfish and shrimp

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thanks!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kris H.
    43
    17
    2

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much for your review, Jennifer!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed your food!!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tress P.

    Tress P.

    Thank you so much!! We enjoyed meeting you and your friends!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Rustica's A Globally Inspired Kitchen

    You might also consider

    Herraduras Mexican Fire & Grill - Chips and salsa.

    Herraduras Mexican Fire & Grill

    4.4(190 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    One of Lufkin''s popular lunch spots, lunch specials are offered here so of course my coworkers and…read moreI hit this place up when we have an assignment in Lufkin. The Tex-Mex options here involve your normies such as enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, nachos, and tacos. All of these (or a combination of these) are part of the express lunch menu which is what we usually order. Most of the time, people in our group get some sort of enchiladas with the favorites being the avocado or the verde due to the sauces and cheesiness mixed in. The avocado is probably my favorite since I'm an avocado lover with the taste and texture. Other favorites are the street tacos where it comes with three tacos and the rice and beans. These tacos are quite large so it's not the traditional mexican street tacos with the onions/cilantro on the miniature tortillas. They are also packed and I mean PACKED with proteins; I've only gotten the al pastor cause I keep coming back to it. Something about it that makes it addicting with the tenderness of the meat and spices. We'll have to try dinner here sometime cause they have quite the selection of entrees such as the drunken shrimp, fajita platter, and pollo poblano. Bueno Trabajo Herraduras!

    Honestly this place was fire! I wasn't expecting it to be all that from the outside (right next to…read morea cici's pizza) but walked inside and it was nice. The booths were tall and secluded so that's a plus and the food was amazing. The salsa they served was so good, I had to force myself not to eat it all with the chips and the main dish itself was so fresh and flavorful. I got the California bowl and my husband got a chicken plate and it was just great. For the price and the portion size, everything was on point. I got the non alcoholic cucumber drink and that was fresh too. The staff was nice and attentive. The food did take some time to come out but it's because everything was so fresh and definitely worth the wait.

    Photos
    Herraduras Mexican Fire & Grill - Quiet night at the bar.

    Quiet night at the bar.

    Herraduras Mexican Fire & Grill
    Herraduras Mexican Fire & Grill

    See all

    Tsubaki - NY Strip Steak Habachi

    Tsubaki

    3.9(121 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    We have been to Tsubaki probably 5 times and we have loved it each time. The food has always been…read moregreat on the dine in side we haven't tried the hibachi side yet but we will. The sushi is always fresh and not fishy, soft shell crab is never pungent and always fresh tasting! Bento boxes are a great deal, the noodles are really good from the side dish noodles to the udon! The drinks have always been cold and tasty especially the last one I got which was the Scorpion Bolw! It was huge and very tasty, even comes out on fire! The service is usually pretty good but sometimes the waitresses disappear for a while but everyone there is always willing to help. The building is definitely a bit older and we'll kept inside, tables are clean and covered with fresh paper between guests, the sushi bar is nice with no weird bar smells and the bathrooms have been decent. We will continue to go to Tsubaki as it has become one of our favs here in Lufkin.

    I decided to give this place a try while I was at an all time high with one of my sushi craving…read morefits! I was in Lufkin and said why not give this place a try. It's Friday , I'm off, and I was feeling adventurous!! Well, I popped in at 2:30 in the afternoon, and it was pretty quiet, with only myself and two others there, which would have given me cause to pause had this been a Houston Japanese bar, but this IS Lufkin yall, so I wasn't gonna jump to conclusions regarding the sparseness of patrons. I went straight to the bar and started trying to place my order. Unfortunate for me it was a very young, and brand new waitress helping me who had ZERO familiarity with anything on the nigiri menu , which is what I wanted, nor did she even know what nigiri meant as opposed to sashimi or maki rolls and I had to explain to her what a hot saki was when trying to order my drink.. ( bummer) But I was patient with her and she was trying , and was overall a sweet girl, so I just pushed through.. At any rate, the food finally was prepared by the sushi chef who was there behind the bar, who was not very friendly considering he was not busy at all and I was the only person sitting at the bar, but to his credit he wasn't rude either, and he did manage a smile my way. The sushi was very average , but it was edible and overall fresh, not fishy or blah, which I was happy at least for that , however there were no premium selections of fish available, ie; blue fin tuna, fatty tuna, king salmon, or uni options.. But I won't be too hard on them because I'm pretty sure they get more requests for there cooked options from the kitchen , which were endless by the way, and their selection of maki rolls, more than anything else, making there nigiri options an outlier. So I gave 3 out of five stars..

    Photos
    Tsubaki - Entrance

    Entrance

    Tsubaki - House soup

    House soup

    Tsubaki - Outside - plenty of parking space

    See all

    Outside - plenty of parking space

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Chicken Tender Platter: Our hand-breaded chicken tenders are made to order. Choose from classic, Buffalo or honey hot. Served with two sides

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    2.4(97 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Cheddar's -- A Family Favorite Worth Returning For!…read more This was such a great spot to spend time with family! We came in as a party of nine, and the service was absolutely fantastic. I'm not sure if it was because we went on a Friday for lunch or if their service is always this quick, but everything moved smoothly and efficiently. One waiter, in particular (I wish I had caught his name), was excellent -- attentive, gracious, and clearly proud of his work. Let's Talk About the Food! We started with the croissants and honey butter, and let me tell you -- they were amazing! I would come back to Texas just to have those again. Even after we'd let them sit for a bit, our waiter surprised us by bringing another heated plate, fresh and drizzled with that golden honey butter. It was such a thoughtful touch! For my main dish, I had the steak with broccoli casserole. The casserole brought back memories of my grandmother's recipe -- warm, cheesy, and full of flavor. It felt like a little bite of home. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and my tablemates couldn't stop talking about the ribs and green beans, which are must-tries if you go. Atmosphere & Overall Experience Since we came during a slower time, the restaurant was mostly empty, so I can't comment too much on the full dining atmosphere. But based on what my family (who are regulars) shared, it's always a friendly, family-oriented environment -- the kind of place where you can relax, laugh, and enjoy good food together. If you're ever near a Cheddar's, definitely check it out for yourself. Leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the meal was -- but don't skip those croissants! They're worth the trip alone.

    You know what this place is!…read more Either you like it or you don't. Has the prices gone up over the years? Most definitely, but what food spot hasn't had a raise in prices mixed with a decline in portion sizes? Is the service pretty much the same? Yup! Nothing new to report here. This location is just like all the other locations. It's Cheddars!

    Photos
    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

    Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

    Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

    See all

    Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

    Rustica's A Globally Inspired Kitchen - salad - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...