Very good food and the waitresses are the best. If you are looking for good home cooking this is…read morethe place to go

Great service and you can't beat down home country cooking. The chicken fried steak is an absolute…read moremust! It's like stepping back in time in the best way possible.

The rumors are true Rio Brazos Grill is fantastic. Not "good for a small town," not "surprisingly…read moredecent" just flat-out good. The kind of place where it's immediately obvious someone in the kitchen actually knows what they're doing, which already puts it ahead of most restaurants pretending to. The meal starts strong with flash-fried calamari Fresno chilies, sweet chili sauce, balanced heat, and a clean execution. It comes as strips, which feels a little safe. Rings or whole baby squid would've shown more technical confidence, but fine the flavor still delivers, and at the end of the day, that's what people actually remember. The Calabria chili shrimp follows with the same sense of control: spicy, but not trying to prove a point. Paired with grilled baguette, it does exactly what it's supposed to do support the dish instead of getting in the way. And then there's the Chicken Fried Ribeye, which sounds like a bad decision until you eat it. Crispy on the outside, rich and tender underneath, covered in black pepper gravy with buttermilk mashed potatoes, a potato nest, and because apparently restraint is optional--two fried quail eggs. It's excessive, but not stupid. That's a very fine line, and they walk it well. Chef Clint Connaway clearly has classical training--nobody just stumbles into a proper beurre blanc. The menu pulls from Southwestern, Native American, Mexican and French influences, which should feel chaotic but somehow doesn't. It works because the execution is consistent, even when the ideas get a little ambitious. That said, the place isn't perfect. The quail eggs show up so often they start to feel less like a signature and more like a habit. And for all the technical skill, there's a noticeable lack of local identity. With Bosque Ranch right down the road, it's hard not to wonder why more local beef isn't front and center. A stronger focus on seasonal or locally sourced ingredients would push this from great to something more grounded--something that actually tastes like where you are. And then there's the obvious question: why no brunch? A kitchen like this could absolutely dominate a brunch service. Instead, it's just... not happening, which feels like wasted potential. Still, none of that changes the core truth. The food is thoughtful, the technique is real, and most importantly you leave feeling satisfied instead of questioning your life choices. That alone is worth something.

We had such an amazing date night here. The staff (Kyle) was…read morevery helpful and friendly! Recommended our drinks and meal. When our food came out, the chef walked it out and explained it all to us. We will absolutely be back! The tequila old fashioned was one of a kind !

This has become our "go to" place for breakfast and lunch. Every time the food has been great,…read moreservice attentive, without being intrusive. Plus, they take time to get to know their customers. It is a true small town diner where everybody knows your name. We love it. Here are some pictures from a couple of our visits. Say, "Hi!" to Karen or her daughter Tiffany for us when you drop in.

Let's start with the shining star, which is the service. The ladies in here were super sweet and…read morevery attentive. The boy ordered a salad, and I'm sure someone hand picked the cabbage out of the mix, and the boy absolutely loved it, and ate every bite! We came in because it popped up on best catfish in Wise county. The menu online said all you can eat on Fridays. However, I didn't ask, and if it was an option it wasn't offered, so we were served catfish baskets. When I asked for lemon for my catfish, someone went in the back and cut me an entire lemon and brought it to our table, how sweet! The fries were hand cut and salty, and the tator tots were crispy. The fried squash was the best thing on the table! However, the catfish were two tiny filets, and the tartar sauce was almost straight mayo. It was quiet and peaceful for an early Friday night. 3 STARS

Quaint little place in the middle of nowhere but right off the highway…read more Good, solid breakfast open till 2 PM Quality lunch everything is made fresh so it might take a little bit longer, but the service was outstanding and the audience was just what do you expect from this small town little diner

Go to hole in wall breakfast restaurants once a month. Found this place off 35 between Gainesville…read moreand Denton. Amazing atmosphere. Reminded me of old saloon. Bar converted to coffee/mimosa bar. Exposed brick. Coffee and food was Outstanding! My test of a good breakfast place is an over medium eggs and they nailed it!!! Definitely will be back and highly recommend!!

Restaurant CLOSED was looking forward to some menudo but got…read moreinside the shop to see a large sign stating restaurant in closed :( Off to next Mexican place, El Cerrito

Here's the good: Food is actually pretty decent. Menudo is perfect Carne asada and barbacoa is…read moreexcellent. Tacos, rice and beans all good. The floor tortillas however are garbage. Here's the reason I will not return after my 3rd visit: Worst servers I've ever had every single time I've come in. They all act so miserable to be here, no smiles or grace whatsoever. After they bring your food out they will sit at a table in the front and you will not get your drinks refreshed, or anything else you might need unless you get up and ask. It's horrible. After 3 similar experiences, I'm gonna miss the food but not enough to come back into this hostile environment. Duece's!

We met here for brunch with family (a halfway meeting spot) the day after Christmas. They were…read morebusy but handled it well. We were seated quickly and our server was sweet and efficient. We had coffees that were typical diner coffee and pretty good. We ordered the chorizo burrito, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, and the skillets. It was all hot fresh and very good. I will definitely get that burrito again and the hash-browns were so good! Crispy and buttery. We hung out for a little bit catching up (they had slowed down and no one was waiting) and they didn't try to rush us and still gave us great service. I will definitely try this place again while in the area!

Lights on, a half a dozen waitresses, 2 people cleaning tables, sounds in the kitchen... this place…read moreis full of LIFE! This is the hottest, and best breakfast in the Wise county area right now! Ambiance matters, and the radio had Dolly, Willie, Waylon and Hank in the first 30 min! For a guy like me, I'm sold! You just can't beat the Solid Gold country! Who would've thought I'd have a culinary first in Decatur, Texas. I'll be honest, I've never even heard of tzatziki on an omelette, but I'm here to tell you... I'm here for it! You want a Gyro meat omelette, cooked to absolute perfection, a 1/2 a mile high, with Gyro meat in it... and tzatziki sauce too? If this is your flavor profile, this place is worth the drive! In the words of my wife, and to the waitress and the owner... this is the Best omelette I have ever had! As a certified snob, who has eaten omelettes on at least 3 continents, she knows what she's talking about! And, as the waitress told us... the biscuits stand on their own! Stellar! Go look at the picture! I've said it a thousand time on YELP! Simple food, done well, by people who really care, is a formula that cannot be beaten! 5 STARS PS.... wait for the buffalo chicken sandwich review which I'll be looking to post in the next week... I cannot wait!!

The interior is spacious, and they also have 3 tables outside with four chairs to each table. It…read moregets extremely busy on the weekends so plan accordingly. The times I've dined here, I ordered Migas, and it was pretty delicious, especially with Cholula sauce. I only wish it had more hash browns since it felt fairly scarce. Other than that, their Migas dish has been consistent in its taste. The first time I dined here, my friend's meal came with a side, and she opted for fruit and, sadly, her fruit wasn't fresh, they were going bad. My husband had their fried chicken and he loved it. The chicken was flavorful and cooked well. He also really liked the garlic bread, it was fluffy and tasted so good. He said he was a fan of their fried chicken dish. Customer service from our servers has been decent, nothing noteworthy. However, the host has been friendly and welcoming the times we've dined here.

We have gone here since the week it opened. It has never disappointed us and the food has always…read morebeen spot on. The wait time is minimal and the waitstaff is always friendly and polite. The restaurant is well kept and they play old school music which really sets the mood for a memorable experience .

FIRST TIME VISIT!!! Here for a golf tournament and was…read morehungry at 7am so I was very pleased to see the grill was already open for my business. Woo hoo! The place is warm and decorated for Christmas, equipped with tree and all! There are tables are chairs inside that seats a minimum of 34pp and 30pp outside. Lots of room if you need to add even more seating! We're excited to get golfing and the staff is ready to receive us, help us prepare and get us going for today's event. To get me "going", I need fuel and that means... In the restaurant area, I ordered "The Platter" which is your basic eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes and toast breakfast. The potatoes are tater tots and you get a choice of white or wheat for the toast. My breakfast was very nice. It was a rainy and cold day on the golf course so I came back inside for a break from the elements and decided to have another meal. Since it's 1pm, we'll call it lunch, but I was feeling like French toast. The girls behind the counter made it for me with a smile. In addition, when I asked the girl behind the counter if they had hot tea, she said no, but.... She likes to make herself a tea drink by warming up their ready made sweet tea and add cinnamon and vanilla creamer. I was sold! I drink my tea with sugar and half n half, anyway. I swear I was British in my past life! She whips one up for me and for free. What a sweetheart! I will def be back. Maybe for dinner. Hahahaha! Just kidding! We gotta head back to San Antonio tonight. If you golf here, make sure to stop in for a bite to eat. These workers will whip up some comfort food for ya!