The Picket Fence Too

The food here was pretty spot on! Our server was very attentive and so helpful in her…read morerecommendations on things to try. (This was our first time here). The atmosphere I have to say was a little different than what we were expecting but that still made for a pleasant experience. Overall, this is a place that I can foresee us coming back to visit again.

Good food and service just a little louder than I like with the music. We are going back for the…read morefood

Dance floor

Cast Iron Chicken

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Pecan old fashioned

Mama's Kitchen

2.3(9 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great immediate service. And the chef came out to see how we liked the food! Very personable…read more They speak vietnamese so "sinjow" is the greeting and "kamon" is thank you. Use these and connect people!!! Some really smart ideas: water with a side of lemon juice - this is genius because the lemon mixes immediately into your water! Straws on the table (i know some advocate against the use, and I actually hardly ever use a straw) numbered tables Ok what I ordered: They have a nice grouping of omelets but each one had something I wanted and something I didn't. So I made my own, and it was no problem. Beef fajitas(came with sauted peppers and onions- which I didn'tknow about, nice surprise) spinach, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms What I got Pretty similar BUT they added !!cheese! Which is usually a great surprise but not today (and not for any of those lactose intolerant people) also my hashbrowns (another thing I don't usually eat) could have been more crispy. All in all a good experience and we will definitely come back :)

In a town seemingly full of mexican restaurants, this place serves some pretty decent homemade…read morecountry cooking on south velasco, going out of town. On their menu, you'll find various sandwiches, salads, steaks, seafood, fried foods and they're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you come for lunch, try their buffet. On a Tuesday when I visited, the buffet offered 3 meats: pot pie, Salisbury steak and chicken fried steak, green beans, fried okra, scalloped grilled potatoes, corn, lima beans, mashed potatoes, yeast rolls and jalapeño corn bread. Also they had a salad bar and a pot containing some pretty watery vegetable soup. My favs were chicken fried steak, Salisbury steak, sliced potatoes and yeast rolls. Price for lunch buffet is 8.95 (for 1 trip), 9.95 (unlimited trips to buffet line). Even though I went up 3 or 4 different times, they only charged me 8.95.

Beef tips and the salad bar.

CFS and Salisbury steak from the buffet

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My special omelet with beef fajitas, spinach etc (see my post for more details)

Runway Cafe

4.1(69 reviews)

4.7 mi

The best part of lunch was watching the planes coming and going. The second best part was the…read morefriendly server and owner/chef (?). I've wanted to try fried scallops, well also learn if fried meant battered or sautéed. In this case they are battered. While the batter is crispy the scallops suffered by being stringy in some cases and a strange texture on some. My husband had a cheese burger. We should've specified well done as it came rare but he could eat it. It came with pickles, tomato and lettuce on the side with condiments you ask for and a slice of cheese. The fries were just okay and my slaw was nice. The tartar sauce was good and the ketchup they serve is a bit spicy.

Our first time there. Pretty awesome to see people just land their planes, drive up to the…read morerestaurant and park them right there! We had grilled fish and shrimp plates. Good and we'll be back - lots more food to try.

Planes everywhere

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Patio

Early Bird Taqueria

4.1(18 reviews)

0.8 mi

I was hoping to find a hidden Jim while at a kids softball tournament. However, I did not find that…read moreand the food was definitely subpar and did not taste well and really wasn't that reasonably priced either for what you got as far as the ambience it is absolutely nothing special. It is attached to a metal building. As for the service, it was fine, but not good enough to offset the food or the facility.

The breakfast tacos are good, but if you happen to be in a rush. Don't expect to be in and out…read morefast, waited over 40 minutes after ordered for 2 breakfast tacos.

Hippo Burrito

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Eggs with Mexican chorizo w/ hash browns

The Breakfast Box

5.0(4 reviews)

9.3 mi

Can't say enough about this place. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful…read moreservice, wonderful food and coffee.

I had to stop in Lake Jackson for some blood work this morning. I had been fasting, so when I got…read moredone I needed breakfast, stat. I found the breakfast box on Apple Maps but it only had one review. I chose to take the chance and try it out and wow am I impressed. It's less of a brunch spot and more of a coffee bar but the coffee is phenomenal, fair trade and organic, and the food is spectacular: Bagels, toasts, and breakfast sandwiches. I had The Waldorf with extra bacon and eggs and my wife had the original Waldorf while my daughter had the breakfast sandwich. We have a 1 year old who spilled our expensive coffee and after asking for help to clean it, they offered to make another one free of charge! What a treat in a world where everyone is trying to get over on each other. The music is good, the chairs are soft and lounge-esque..... I had to give it 5 stars

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Table of Grace

4.9(27 reviews)

9.9 mi

Great place for a quiet breakfast. Pancakes were excellent!!!!! was not aware that they open to…read morepublic not just B&B customers.

Love this place and the precious owner! The rooms are full of sunshine and so are the smiles of…read moreeveryone who works and eats here. And the food!!!! Light fluffy biscuits and pancakes, amazing flaky crust on the quiche, and the caramelized sugar on the peach shortcake!!!! I don't even know I liked peach shortcake-but it looked too good not to try. Excellent choice. Did I mention it's topped with whipped cream and walnuts? Pot pies on Fridays; walnut chicken strawberry salad; and brownies! Breakfast, lunch, dessert, and mini shop full of cool seasonal stuff. To steal a quote from Pru: Definitely worth the calories!

Clean, bright and welcoming.

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Cool looking place.

Taqueria El Jimador

3.3(48 reviews)

0.3 mi

While the food is good, it's not anything that I would go out of my way to get. But no complaints…read moreon food, serving sizes, or service. The complaint is $18.76 for chilaquiles. Yes groceries are high. 2 eggs, some chips, refried beans, and fried potatoes? Come on man. $9 all day. $18, never again.

I visited the Stephen Austin Statue and the city museum. I was looking for a Mexican Restaurant…read more Google told me to go here to Jimador. It was around 2pm when I arrived. The restaurant was empty. It was easy to order. I got pollo-chicken. I hadn't eaten a Mexican food for 6 months. It was super tasty. When I paid, one of the servers asked me' Are you Japanese? " I said yes. But I missed Mexican food. Tacos are better than sushi here in Texas! The Mexicans are very authentic here in Texas. The inside was a very Mexican atmosphere. I loved it. I found a mural of Selena who was a popular singer. Here is very Tex-Mex!

Shredded chicken Chimichanga

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Luby's

4.0(4 reviews)

2.5 mi

Refuse to cook for Thanksgiving so my friends said let's go to Lubys near me and we were all in. It…read morewas our secret friends giving gathering. We talked, laughed and ate for hours. This place was located in an office building which was different from the other locations. Plenty of parking space Once inside it was a welcoming environment. The line was at the door so we sat for a while before jumping in. We ordered turkey and dressing with all the trimmings, I ordered a steak (yes a steak) it was extremely delicious and tender with new potatoes, corn, and pecan pie with side salad. Others ordered chicken tenders ( not as good as remembered). But a great time we had. The staff is amazing I know at least 4 different staff members checked on us, ask if we needed anything or if we needed them to remove anything. The customer service was outstanding and made us feel like we were in a 5 star restaurant. We met the managers (they personally came to our table to check if everything was okay. This is top notch service. Mr. John and his staff were so helpful and I appreciate great customer service.

This location is a limited service location and they are open from 10:30-2:30. They are open to…read morethe public for lunch service. They have a manager's special that is $6.99 for the special and 2 sides and bread. Today was meatloaf day (my favorite). They also have BBQ baked potato, chicken fried steak, liver and onions, baked chicken and a few other offerings that change daily. I personally recommend the Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and the roasted potatoes. The whole staff is really nice. If they can do something for you, they will. You want extra gravy? They got you. You need butter, jalapeños or extra condiments, they got you there too. They also have a limited assortment of salads. And let's not forget Luby's pies and desserts. When I say I have gained 10lbs since they moved in, I mean it. (Which is why I ordered the veggies today.) here's to some good home-style cooking.

Entree Counter

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Breakfast lineup

Guadalajara Grill

2.7(70 reviews)

0.4 mi

Trash for takeout. Called at 6, was told order would be…read moreready at 6:15. Was handed my order at 6:50. Nothing was hot. Unreal. The best part of a $45 meal was the horchata. This place is garbage. Even the parking lot is a hassle.

DO NOT give business with unprofessional people who own this establishment…read more I had purchased a $50.00 gift card with cash a while back with NO expiration on it and they would not honor it. When questioning them, they were immediately defensive and rude. I have been to this establishment many times and am in disbelief on how they treat their loyal customers. If you want food with roaches, stop here! If you want better business, anywhere else in Angleton would bring much better service.

Seafood Feast!

El Jefe add two lobsters!

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Guatemaya

5.0(2 reviews)

0.9 mi

This small hole-in-the-wall restaurant had a very tasty breakfast plate unique to Angleton, and the…read moreservice was amicable and respectful. The seating is quite limited and at the time of this review, I could tell this business is just starting out, but that shouldn't detract anyone from looking to try authentic Guatemalan dishes. The plate I had was their Desyuno Mixto, or Mixed Breakfast plate that came with scrambled eggs, black beans, grilled beef, fried plantains, fresh cheese, and homemade corn tortillas.

The local Guatemalan restaurant is a pleasant alternative to the other fast food places in town. We…read moreespecially enjoyed the staff who were friendly and gracious . Be warned, The green chile salsa has quite a kick.

Dining Area & Ordering Counter

Breakfast Plate #2: Desyuno Mixto (Mix Breakfast)

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Restaurant Front Sign

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