Great local spot for breakfast or brunch. The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. I…read moretried the Chicken Fried Steak breakfast and it was fork tender with excellent cream gravy. The house potatoes were crispy and seasoned well. Service was quick and friendly. Only giving 4 stars because the hollandaise sauce on the Benny Benedict was a little flat on flavor and lacked that lemon zing. Also the place is small so expect a wait on busy days. Still a solid choice over chain breakfast spots

I went to the location on Kuykendahl. My eggs were cooked perfectly. My French toast was exactly…read morewhat I wanted, regular, not fancy. My whole meal was delicious and the staff were all so friendly and helpful!!

Why 4 stars? Because it was mostly okay but I'm grading on the small business curve…read more --- --- --- A couple of weeks earlier, my wife sent me Vaqueros as she was researching chicken fried steak (important research), and I told her I actually already had it bookmarked. And then it just so happened that we had something to do in the area coming up, so it was a really easy decision to plan our lunch destination that day. We were tempted to order two chicken fried steaks, since that was apparently the main event here, but just to try something different, I ordered a burger and she ordered the large CFS so there'd be plenty for me to try. But we started off with the mixed basket of fried treats and it hit the spot pretty well. A solid 4-stars here. The chicken fried steak gets 10-stars for its size (photo attached with a cell phone next to it for scale. 4-stars for the quality. Enjoyable, but not, "I absolutely have to go back" level. The double bacon cheeseburger was... fine. My wife commented that it looked like two frozen patties and that seemed pretty accurate. 3-stars. With my burger, I subbed in mac-n-cheese instead of fries. I have to say, this might be the worst mac I've ever had. The first bite I took was lukewarm, at best. But it basically tasted like a flavorless, soggy noodle. I took about 3 bites and just set it aside. 1-star. We finished with some banana pudding and it was an enjoyable finish. With real bananas, even. 4-stars. As I said at the top, I'm probably rounding up for this 4-stars, but we were glad to support a modest, family owned business.

Saw this restaurant on social media and drove out to support. The place is small but we had no wait…read moreand were waited on by several staff, all very friendly. We ordered and they brought these rolls to the table. I picked it up (still warm) buttered it and took a bite and my next words were "oh sweet Jesus." Best dinner roll i have ever had in my life. And there is real whipped butter on the table (score). My chicken fried steak was good. Tastes fresh and a good portion. Good gravy. The green beans were delicious and the black eyed peas were good. The banana pudding made a good dessert and was a sharing size. Fresh banana slices on the bottom, whip cream on top. A great value overall and if we lived closer we would be regulars.

If you want some Texas Country Cooking like your Grandmother used to make, head to Mel's. I've been…read morecoming for over 25 years and watched this Tomball Gem expand several times and being rebuilt from the ashes of a fire. Their atmosphere makes you feel welcome and at home. From the checkered tablecloths and energetic staff you will be able to find something for everyone. They have everything want for some good Texas grub. Start with: CSF, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Aguacate, and Friday night all you can eat catfish. Definitely give Mel's a try you won't be disappointed or leave hungry...

This was definitely one of the more unusual restaurant experiences I've had. The atmosphere felt a…read morebit strange and, to be honest, not very welcoming. Our group seemed to get a lot of looks from other customers, and at times it felt like we didn't really fit the typical crowd there. At one point a table nearby started loudly saying political phrases and making hand gestures, which made the environment feel uncomfortable. Another table even pointed toward our group and showed something on their phone to each other, which added to the awkward feeling. The restaurant itself was also very crowded with limited space between tables. At one point a child from another table kept bumping into me due to how tight everything was. Unfortunately the food didn't make up for the experience either. I ordered a burger that ended up being extremely greasy and lacking flavor to the point that I couldn't finish it. Overall it just wasn't a pleasant dining experience, and I personally wouldn't return.

Comfort food done right!…read more I love the comfort food dishes at Republic grille! My family and I came here on a weeknight and there was no wait. A server came over to us right away and was attentive the entire time. What I love most is this place is a crowd pleaser. No matter what you're on the mood for, there's an option on the menu for you.

Food was ordered caprice salad and spinach cheese grilled chicken dip!…read more With a bottle of champagne! Carson and Riley took care of everything! Ambiance is welcoming and friendly with TV's for sports on TV's My favorite place for the weekends or lunch during the week if I am in the area!

Stopped by on a Thursday for lunch and had the absolute best wedge salad I've ever had!read more

We've been here a few times and it's always been a bit slow service and the food is just ok - but…read moreit's convenient when at Tomball events. We came here tonight for Tomball Night and they were fairly empty, they go to seat my husband, myself and our baby and we say we'll need a high chair or booster, and it's then they tell us that the (2) they apparently have are both in use. We see the table in question that has both, one of them has a backpack sitting on it. But apparently that other party's backpack deserved the seat more than we did with an actual baby, and then why a restaurant that large would have 2 seats for babies in such a baby friendly area is also dumb. Won't ever be back, food is nowhere near good enough to put up with the service or lack thereof.

My wife and I ate here before the Cynthia Woods Pavillion concert in the Woodlands, and it was a…read moregreat experience. There was live music playing outside, but we chose to sit indoors that day. The hostess opened the front door right away to show us inside. My wife ordered the blackened flounder with two sides, southern green beans and the sweet potato cakes, because the server recommended it. I also went with the server's suggestions and ordered the Wagyu chicken fried steak with bacon jalapeno mac-n-cheese and jalapeno cream corn. It might not have been the healthiest choice, but I wanted to enjoy the evening. lol My wife really liked the blackened flounder. The green beans were a bit more overcooked than she liked, though. The chicken fried steak was outstanding and very tender. I liked that the delicious gravy came on the side so the steak stayed crispy. The sides were also outstanding. The GM (Glen, sp?) came to say hello because it was our first time there. I told him everything was wonderful and that we would come back. When we left, the hostess opened the door for us again without missing a beat. Great food, great service, and a lively atmosphere.

The tres leches was $14 and was extremely underwhelming. Honestly, it tasted like something…read morestraight out of a grocery store bakery, and I'd put the HEB tres leches above this one. For the price, I expected something significantly better. Charging $14 for a slice of cake that tastes this average feels like a complete ripoff. I left disappointed and frustrated with the purchase and will not be returning. To make matters worse, they don't even accept tap-to-pay or Apple Pay. In 2026, that's an unnecessary inconvenience and shows a lack of investment in the customer experience. Between the overpriced, mediocre dessert and the outdated payment options, this was a thoroughly disappointing visit.

This place is the place to be!!!! The food is amazing and customer service is even better so kind…read moreand helpful!! Restroomss are clean and the vibes are positive check Em out !! Thank you

Service is good, but the food and portions are not that great. I ordered from the lunch menu and…read moremost of what I got were seasoned potatoes.

Stopped by for another visit. Service can make or break a place and today's visit fell below…read moreexpectations. After our food came out, our waitress went MIA. I mean she was in the restaurant but NEVER came by to check on us during our visit. This meant drinks were empty for the duration of the meal. We also didn't have any napkins. The only time we received attention was when the check came. Food was good, but service made the visit such a let down.

Service was great!!! Food was amazing! Cute country decor on the walls…read more Came to this restaurant after picking up a rental car across the street to have brunch with my daughter. The young man who served us was very polite. The restaurant wasn't too terribly busy so the ambience was quiet gave me time to chat with my daughter. Food was really good I got breakfast tacos with bacon and sausage comes with cheese inside, it came with grilled potatoes that I wish had been seasoned a bit but they were good. I would have to say that my four star is for the cost of the meal otherwise all was good.