The Gin is smokier than a diesel rig in July and rougher than your cousin's third divorce. It ain't…read morefancy--hell, the pool tables lean like a preacher's lie. You walk in, and the air grabs your lungs like a jealous ex. Whiskey, cold beer, and regulars who've been sitting on the same barstool since Bush was president--the first one. The floor's sticky, the music's loud, and the stories get better with each round. It's the kinda place where the walls have seen more sin than Sunday morning, and the barstools are worn smoother than your meemaw's church shoes.

Maybe I'm just not used to things here in Texas. I just moved here not too long ago. I honestly…read moredon't think I will ever be back to this bar. It's sooo cute on the outside and they definitely have stuff to do as far as a bar goes on the inside. However, you can't breath in there!! It seemed like every single person in there smoked. I feel like they would get so much more business if they did not allow smoking in their establishment. Surely there are more people that don't smoke vs do. They are only catering to one crowd. I can tell you, I will never be back. My health is way more important than a night out there. It's a shame though! This place really could have a lot of potential. The other thing, when my sister asked them, "what kind of craft beers do y'all have?" The bartender replied, "I've never in my 3 years here been asked that, I don't know" then she passed us off to another bartender who started naming off beers like corona, michelob ulta and bud. Clearly she had no clue. I tried to tell her what that was and she seemed very puzzled. Clearly these are not trained bartenders, I should know, I've bartender for many years in well known establishments when I was younger. I guess the only people they really attract are domestic beer drinkers and smokers. Like I said, a shame.

What a cool restaurant/arcade in the heart of downtown. Kevin made us feel at home and did a…read morefantastic rendition of cheesy eggs. It was one of the few establishments open for breakfast and it didn't disappoint. The lunch and dinner menu options look amazing too! We'll have to stay longer to enjoy more of New Town Double Tap and Palestine. Kudos!!

Lets start by saying it is a very cool place for the kids and such and that is why they get 3…read morestars. The kids have a blast. I have been here twice and both similar experiences. We sit down and it takes you to get up to ask for service before you get served. Once you order a beer or some sweet tea be ready to get up again to ask for food. The food took an hour or so for 2 pizzas and a quesadilla. I noticed no other tables had food either. I ordered the pepperoni overload and boy is that false advertisement. The first experience I verbally asked "this is the pepperoni overload?" just to make sure. She said yes. I chuckled a little bit as this looked like is could be called the Wheres Pepperoni. The second time I ordered it I said can you double the normal pepperoni knowing what I was about to embark on..... it was the same. Also a dollar per small ranch. WILD They have a lot to work on. Hopefully they take this as constructive critism. Could be a really cool spot. Raise the prices. do what the menu says. don't charge for ranch. Hire another waitress if they can't keep up. Easy fixes. and the people will flood in.

We decided to give it a shot despite the sub-par rating. Well, now we know why the ratings are…read morelow. A pair of waitresses/bartenders walked up. One of them blew her vape right over our table. We asked what beers were on tap. They said they were both new and didn't know. I asked if I should go look. Vape girl said, "Yes, please. That would really help us out." They left menus and said they would be back... Nope. We got up and walked out.

Slow service and extra charges. $10 or more person cover…read morecharge AND a 15% "event surcharge" on each and every ticket? Don't bother going here folks.

The menu looks so good, but the food is not that good. I do like the cheese dip and hot sauce, but…read moreso far the foods are just not that food.

Our waitress was great! The food took a ridiculous amount of…read moretime, over an hour!!! Such poor kitchen service!

The lighting was a little dark and the food could've been better but our server Bree was AMAZING!…read moreSuper kind and welcoming

Stopped to grab some food today. No one ever greeted us and after 5 min we left…read more There was one guy at the bar eating and it was the only person I saw with food There was one bar girl, some manager looking person in the back and no one else working. We went to El Toros...BTW we gave that place 5 stars! The ambiance and the food there was so good!

If qualifying as a speakeasy means you're hidden and hard to find then this is truly a speakeasy!…read moreThe only down side is that with the downtown revitalization there's some trash cans overflowing in the back. So enter through Heritage East Culture at ETX. Give them the password if they ask (see social media). Cozy small speakeasy. My wife ordered some kind of S'more marshmallow Old Fashioned and I had a wonderful drink as well. Worth the treat.

so. much. fun! -- I was in Tyler for work and wanted to see what the area had to offer. I stumbled…read moreup in this speakeasy + the locals were so fun and friendly, we ended up chatting for hours! drinks were okay -- for an east texas speakeasy, I expected them to be stronger. I felt like I stepped into a country social club when I entered-- in a good way! The atmosphere was inviting and social, which I loved. I ordered the frog lets and omg! I planned to have some left over to take togo but they weee just too good, I finished them! If work ever brings me back to tyler, I know where to go for a good time.

My sister and I were passing through Crockett and decided to stop at Davy Crockett Grill. As we…read morewere walking up to the restaurant I stop a couple leaving and asked what was good to eat there. She told me everything was good. We walked inside and the staff told us we could sit wherever we wanted. Our waitress came over and was very nice and chatted with us for a bit. We told her we're passing through and our reason for being in Groveton. She gave two referrals for attorneys and that's just what we needed. I wish I could remember our waitress's name. As far as the food, everything was delicious. They give complimentary fried pork rinds that are made in house. We had two boats of them and got a bag to take home. My sister and I both ordered the fried catfish and fries. Great flavor and not greasy. I would recommend Davy Crockett Grill to anyone.

In town for work and found this cool local dive for dinner. Great atmosphere and service. Ashley…read morewas a great bartend. The hamburger steak was good. The fresh peeled mashed potatoes were great and the fire roasted corn was delicious.

On behalf of We Care Palestine, I am writing to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional…read moreservice provided during our banquet earlier this week. We hosted approximately 200 guests in Palestine, TX, and the experience was elevated significantly by your outstanding staff. We specifically want to recognize Hunter, Haley, Yari, and Rolando for their professionalism and dedication. They arrived on time, took the initiative to introduce themselves, and actively participated in our logistics meeting. Throughout the evening, they displayed remarkable teamwork and a genuine commitment to service, greeting our guests with warmth and hospitality. Please also extend our thanks to Maria and the kitchen staff. The food was superb, arriving fresh and hot, and the Tres Leches cake was a particular highlight for our guests. You have an "A+++" team at El Toro. We look forward to recommending your catering services to the community and working with Brittany, Maria and their Teams again for future events.

food is decent, nothing to write home about. it's over priced tex mex. they sure are proud of it…read morewith their prices though. ordering online is an absolute joke as there are no customizations even when the menu item specified multiple choices are available to choose from. you also cannot order sides such as rice and beans or extras salsa etc. annoying and not worth the time. restaurant is nice inside and not many complaints about the staff. if you do eat here i recommend just going inside, not worth the headache of getting a to go order at all. staff gets attitude if you call in over the phone instead of using the website.