I feel like I have to give this place 5 stars. The food is 4 to 4.5 (so far) but the fact that it's…read moretiny, local, family run, everything made from scratch just pushes it up that extra notch. Chicken fried chicken was juicy and properly seasoned and the best we'd ever had. Ditto for the green beans and the okra. She wouldn't tell us what she puts in the green beans, but it's some combination of bacon grease and magic, I swear. The okra was fresh cut, fresh battered, fresh fried, unlike every other place I get it where you can tell it's out of a bag. Hot water cornbread was ah-mazing. I only wish I had honey to slather on it along with the butter. White gravy was fantastic, with just a hint of sweetness we couldn't quite put our finger on. Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were delicious, but also the only things I can say were on par with some of our other favorites. Prices are extremely reasonable. And the service is as down home and personal as you would expect at a place like Sylvia Mae's. But don't expect quick delivery of your food. Everything is made to order and it takes time, so settle in and be patient. We will definitely return here as often as we can when we are in the area.

Occasionally you stumble upon something truly special. This unassuming small business is exactly…read morewhat you want it to be. It is a meeting place, a comfort zone, a haven of good nature and community. The food is simple and good. The person providing the food is honest and real. This establishment is a lifeline of stability in an otherwise downtrodden neighborhood. THIS is the reason we have yelp...to discover and highlight businesses that actually deserve recognition. Sylvia Mae's is all of these things and more. Go visit...manage expectations and enjoy the moment. There aren't many places like this left.

Absolutely great tasting pizza! Oh my!! Got a meat pizza today and an Italian margarita at the bar!…read moreAll I got to say is please GO! You'll love it! I definitely recommend Benito's!! Thank you Benito's!! I'll be back!!

I walked down from getting nails done and accidentally forgot to throw away my drink dr pepper can…read moreaway my bad, as i was asking for a table for 6, the hostess before i finished speaking. Rudely says we don't allow outside food or drink!!! There's no sign about that on the door either

Hometown dinner! Good food with reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. If you're…read moreever in Alto, Texas it would be worth the stop.

This little place has excellent breakfast service. We only…read moreeaten breakfast there and enjoyed our meals there. The grits are nice and thick, however the eggs over easy are just a bit over done. Best breakfast in the Rusk / Alto area with the locals providing a fun, colorful atmosphere; ambiance

Had lunch here recently and the food was very good. Service…read morewas very friendly. We enjoyed walking through the garden area after lunch.

First visit. The food was good but the service is slow and not attentive. This place has so much…read morepotential. Someone with an eye for detail would benefit them. The gift shop was sparse and such potential to have a great area of unique gifts and since it is a Nursery too, items related to that makes sense for supplies and gifts. The flowers were beautiful and reasonable but the landscape needs some work and clean up. Attention to details an better service would make it even more popular.

This place caught my eye while I was on my way to Winnie. I popped my head in and was amazed at how…read moregood the food was! I ordered a simple 4 piece of fried catfish, and I was not disappointed.

Excellent fried fish & shrimp! Tried the raw oysters today and they were seriously the best I've…read moreever had! Friendly family owned restaurant!

This place is absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back to try some of the sweets. I got the…read moreshrimp tostadas and was blown away. I wasn't prepared for there to be so much on them so I ordered 4 and that was a big mistake, didn't even get close to finishing them all. The portions are generous, food is delicious, and staff is super friendly

This food truck will always be on point . Made to order and flavors r always good . Best fried…read morecatfish around!!! Boudin egg rolls is my go to!!!

I had fried fish and shrimp today at Palestine Grace Church Pumpkin Fest. Great folks to visit with…read moreand they serve great food with generous portions.

I know that I'm driving north of Harris County but if you travel near SACUL,TX., you MUST visit…read moreMark and Kim at the WHAT THE FORK cafe and grocery. This is the small country town feeling that best defines "down home". The flavors of the foods are worthy of a 5 star cloth napkin dining experience. As a YELPER, I focus on speaking well of good establishments. I AM TAKING A TRIP NORTH OF HOUSTON, AGAIN AND TRYING THEIR BREAKFAST! Like Miss Kim said, WELCOME HOME!