The Terrell Cafe

(69 reviews)

2.0 mi

I was looking for some home cooked food and I found it!! The pot roast was everything I was hoping…read morefor. The gravy was so tasty and went perfect with, not only the roast, but the mashed potatoes. The menu has many options - from Mexican food to fried fish. I will definitely be back!!

We were picking up a Facebook Marketplace item in Kaufman, Texas, which is close enough to qualify…read moreas a mini road trip. And whenever we take a drive like that, we make it our mission to find a highly rated local lunch spot. This one was on the way home and looked promising, so in we went. I will say this for Texas. Onion rings are everywhere here, far more than when I lived in California. I will happily take that as a win, because the heat for about nine months of the year is not my jam. Sadly, the onion rings were not listed as one of the many sides (so we couldn't get them as a side with our meal), but we ordered them as an appetizer ($8.99 I think) with blue cheese dressing. I am not a ranch girlie, and I stand by that choice. The blue cheese had huge chunks in it, which makes me think it might be house made (bonus point!). Now, the rings. I am firmly Team "Battered" Onion Ring over Team "Breaded", and these absolutely delivered on the team battered. They were almost chicken-fried, -- super craggly, crispy, and deeply satisfying. These were the star of the meal, so do yourself a favor and order them - but you need a friend to share them with, its a heavy portion. They also have great lunch specials, most around eleven dollars. I got the pot roast with two sides, refried beans and mashed potatoes with gravy. After indulging in the onion rings, I was not exactly starving, so I ended up with enough leftovers for another full meal. The pot roast was nicely shredded and tender, and the gravy was rich, flavorful, and worth every calorie. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak, (he's obviously on a diet!), with fried okra and mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was forgettable, but everything else on his plate was solid. Service was friendly and efficient, and this place definitely fills up at lunch, so plan accordingly. A very good roadside stop, and proof that sometimes the best meals happen when you are just out running errands.

Coconut pie

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Rosa's Mexican Cocina

(44 reviews)

2.3 mi

This is probably the best TexMex in Terrell!!!…read more The atmosphere is amazing and makes you feel like you're in Rosa's casa!!! The menu looks like a family photo album!!! Adding more to the family atmosphere! Our waiter Zach was friendly, helpful and treated us like he knew us... I ordered the smoked old fashioned and it was perfect and smelled amazing! I ordered the street tacos and the were beyond delicious!

Really enjoyed Rosa's. The service was fantastic as they were accommodating a large group for us…read more The food was great authentic Tex-Mex. We were able to sit outside on the patio which is always a plus on a nice day. What I ate: Guacamole - 7/10 Margarita - 8/10 Tierra Y Cielo - 8/10

Street Tacos with your choice of chicken, beef, or pastor.

GAME DAY TOGO

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Texas Steak & Grill

(53 reviews)

0.2 mi

This place pleasantly surprised us! A group of 5 of us dined in an hour before they were closing…read moreand they were friendly and still served delicious food. Our server was very nice and friendly, we told her we were coming back the next day, but she was off, lol. We ordered various items. I had a ribeye steak and added 4 rib bones to my order. THE RIBS WERE EXCELLENT! Steak was good and had a nice char for a medium rare. To be honest I gobbled down the meat so fast I dont rmbr the sides, lol. The pricing was decent too. The bathroom was clean also. I'd return if in the area.

Very friendly staff, fast service, great food! Atmosphere isn't flashy, but exactly what you expect…read morefrom a hometown restaurant - cozy!

14 oz ribeye steak with okra and mushrooms.

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Twin Peaks

3.6

(45 reviews)

3.5 mi

Backstory: First we tried their neighbors (Olive Garden was SO COLD inside that we walked right…read moreback out. The hosts were complaining of the cold, too; but I told them we have a choice. Strolled over to Chili's and were met by three people who were barely out of childhood and couldn't care less. The gum-chewing, poorly articulate child seated us. The temperature was also chilly & the music was too loud for conversation, so we left.) Circling around, we came upon Twin Peaks, which neither I nor my husband had previously experienced. PROS: Upon entering, we were met with a reasonable temperature - not hot or cold. Two lovely ladies greeted us in a professional and friendly manner; and we were seated. Our server "Nadailine"(sorry for the spelling) arrived and was just divine, getting printed menus because my phone wasn't reading the QR code, bringing drinks quickly, taking our orders, delivering the food, and making sure everything was good. We started with an order of the Mini Crispy Tacos. Delicious. I ordered the Fish and Chips (seasoned fries), no vinegar; but ketchup please, and a side of Mac and Cheese. A Coke to drink. Everything was excellent. My husband had an Arnold Palmer (three, actually) I call him a heavy drinker. They were replenished quickly in a fresh glass each time. He ordered the Chicken and Shrimp combo, grilled and blackened. It came with some seasoned fries. Honey mustard, cocktail sauce, and ketchup included. Cooked perfectly; and delicious. CON: The only complaint is when the sound was turned up on the TV screens it was WAY TOO LOUD. We did make a request to have it toned down a click or two; and perhaps that happened; but my eardrums still hurt. It would have been sufficient at half the volume. Patrons (and workers) should not have to sacrifice their hearing while trying to enjoy a meal and conversation when watching the game. What started as perfection, missed the mark when the atmospheric noise became unbearable.

The service continues to impress. Tonight they gave me regular fries instead of sweet potato fries…read moreand forgot my salad. Fries were corrected immediately and I had actually forgot i ordered the salad. No big they removed it. And then someone came out apologized for both and gabr me a take home salad. Nice touch. *have to edit to say we have been a dozen times since and always a great experience. And the ladies are lovely. With that being said, I said in my precious review nothing to scandalous... we went on a Friday. Let's just say it was a bit too much for me :) you have been warned. For others it's probably perfect but even hubby said it was a bit much lol

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Lula Mae Bistro

(55 reviews)

0.5 mi

Good location, plenty of parking, quick service, extensive menu. Each time I dined there, the food…read morewas delicious . Just a tip: they need to share their recipes in a cookbook. It would sell like hotcakes! Cozy little restaurant that you feel comfortable in the minute you walk in the door. So glad Terrell is growing and has such good restaurants !

Finally able to try this local brunch place and it did not disappoint! It seems like they have a…read morebreakfast buffet on Saturdays, which is great! You can't go wrong with all you can eat breakfast! Most of it included eggs, bacon, sausage, monte cristos, and more! One thing I found extraordinarily great about this place is they told me everything is made in house. Which is hands down a plus and make everything much more tasty. Starting with the lunch food, I think they have one of the best burgers around the area! It's very good! They have a burger called the salamander burger, which is double meat, double cheese, and green chilis. It's not on the menu, but if you ask for it they know exactly what you are referring to. If you order the standard burger on the menu it's only one patty. We went on a Saturday morning and surprisingly there weren't very many people there. My only note about this, is the service was very slow. Great help, just slow.

My granddaughter Aurora posing in front of mural on the side of Lula Mae's Bistro before our lunch.

Breakfast Burrito

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Double Burger with cheese. grilled onions and jalapenos and bacon

Pop's Fried Chicken

My go to place when traveling through Terrell. Feels like a time warp back to the 1970's…read more Lots of options. Don't skip out on some fried chicken!

What a great place, very clean and the food was fresh and tasty! Definitely a hidden gem.read more

Chicken, spaghetti and other food options

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Fried chicken

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Chili's

2.8

(18 reviews)

3.4 mi

Good food and service. Great place to hang out and chill with friends or goto dinner with the…read morefamily. We shared a try of food. These had to be the meatiest babyback ribs ive had at a non traditional bbq joint. Jalapeno and cheese sausage were great as well.

Only a 4 star for me because I reserved a table for 14 and once I got a message stating our table…read morewas ready, it ended up being for 12. I asked why and it was because they gave extra table space to others that came in after we reserved. So we ended up having to split our party of 14 in 2 different areas. Besides that, food and service was great.

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Texas Roadhouse

Son ordered the kids, mac & cheese fries, and said it was great and wanted to share. Quickread more

maybe it was just an off day but this experience today was not good at all. Service was SLOW and as…read morea single diner that isnt a positive customer experience. all the servers were all flirting with one another, and I get it they are all kids and in the restaurant business. but what was really bad was my steak and grilled shrimp.they were both cold. not luke warm but cold to the point the whipped butter I placed on the steak to make a sauce didn't melt at all! mashed potatoes were hot though. could not finish the steak and I always finish a steak. need to step it up with hot food on hot plates. inside is vibrant and clean and busy.

Dinner time!

Fried Catfish 11/1/23

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Waffle House

It was just ok. I stayed near this location while camping in the area. We came in twice late night…read more The staff wasn't the friendliest bunch. They messed up our orders the 1st night putting cheese on everything after we requested no cheese! This wasn't my favorite location, wasn't the worse, but I wouldn't return.

I have actually never been here during the day, much less sober. The adult kids live the house as…read morea food option for breakfast. Service was fast and friendly. The place was clean. Food was yummy, go figure and who knew from my generation!!

Scrambled eggs, grits, cheese slice, and chopped sausage on top!

Bacon Egg & Cheese

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Dont judge. Grits on a waffle, takes it OVER the too

The Burger Den

5.0

(1 review)

3.1 mi

the TREAT N MELT is the absolute best desert next to the NEW apple crisp but can only be ordered…read moreonline

From the owner: With a focus on high-quality ingredients and big, bold flavor combinations, The Burger Den is…read morecookin' up the classics you expect--and the crafty concoctions you don't--and then partnering with your favorite delivery apps, so you never have to leave your couch. And since it's brought to you by Denny's, the people who invented America's diner (and stay up as late as you do), you know you're gonna find the tastes you want when you want it.

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El Nogalito

The ladies that host and serve are so polite and the food was extremely cheap, but delicious. Very…read morenice quality and the restaurant itself was very homey. Lovely outside seating, definitely would recommend and come here again!

They have the best food especially their beef Enchiladas al la carte. And their chips and salsa are…read moreamazing

Tearing up some fajita quesadillas! XD

Chips & Salsa

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Lula Mae Bistro

(55 reviews)

0.5 mi

Good location, plenty of parking, quick service, extensive menu. Each time I dined there, the food…read morewas delicious . Just a tip: they need to share their recipes in a cookbook. It would sell like hotcakes! Cozy little restaurant that you feel comfortable in the minute you walk in the door. So glad Terrell is growing and has such good restaurants !

Finally able to try this local brunch place and it did not disappoint! It seems like they have a…read morebreakfast buffet on Saturdays, which is great! You can't go wrong with all you can eat breakfast! Most of it included eggs, bacon, sausage, monte cristos, and more! One thing I found extraordinarily great about this place is they told me everything is made in house. Which is hands down a plus and make everything much more tasty. Starting with the lunch food, I think they have one of the best burgers around the area! It's very good! They have a burger called the salamander burger, which is double meat, double cheese, and green chilis. It's not on the menu, but if you ask for it they know exactly what you are referring to. If you order the standard burger on the menu it's only one patty. We went on a Saturday morning and surprisingly there weren't very many people there. My only note about this, is the service was very slow. Great help, just slow.

My granddaughter Aurora posing in front of mural on the side of Lula Mae's Bistro before our lunch.

Breakfast Burrito

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Double Burger with cheese. grilled onions and jalapenos and bacon

Napoli's

This is a nice place for date night with lots of choices me and my husband will typically share a…read morepizza and a pasta and have leftovers and get a dessert to go.

Excellent lunch stop which is conveniently located. Were seated fast and had everything on our…read moretable within minutes, bread knots (excellent) butter (creamy) and drinks! Orders were taken and side salad delivered fast. The grilled chicken salad was fresh and delectable! Creamy ranch dressing and lots of peppers and purple onions , perfect the Napoli special was delicious. Homemade noodles and sauce with plenty of mushrooms and chicken. So much food, good value for the meal! We plan on visiting again.

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Texas Steak & Grill

(53 reviews)

0.2 mi

This place pleasantly surprised us! A group of 5 of us dined in an hour before they were closing…read moreand they were friendly and still served delicious food. Our server was very nice and friendly, we told her we were coming back the next day, but she was off, lol. We ordered various items. I had a ribeye steak and added 4 rib bones to my order. THE RIBS WERE EXCELLENT! Steak was good and had a nice char for a medium rare. To be honest I gobbled down the meat so fast I dont rmbr the sides, lol. The pricing was decent too. The bathroom was clean also. I'd return if in the area.

Very friendly staff, fast service, great food! Atmosphere isn't flashy, but exactly what you expect…read morefrom a hometown restaurant - cozy!

14 oz ribeye steak with okra and mushrooms.

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Rosa's Mexican Cocina

(44 reviews)

2.3 mi

This is probably the best TexMex in Terrell!!!…read more The atmosphere is amazing and makes you feel like you're in Rosa's casa!!! The menu looks like a family photo album!!! Adding more to the family atmosphere! Our waiter Zach was friendly, helpful and treated us like he knew us... I ordered the smoked old fashioned and it was perfect and smelled amazing! I ordered the street tacos and the were beyond delicious!

Really enjoyed Rosa's. The service was fantastic as they were accommodating a large group for us…read more The food was great authentic Tex-Mex. We were able to sit outside on the patio which is always a plus on a nice day. What I ate: Guacamole - 7/10 Margarita - 8/10 Tierra Y Cielo - 8/10

Street Tacos with your choice of chicken, beef, or pastor.

GAME DAY TOGO

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Rio Lerma

I kept hearing how good the shrimp cocktail was, so I finally gave it a try--and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype. The cocktail was excellent, full of flavor, and exactly what you'd hope for in a great Mexican-style shrimp cocktail. The service was also very good, attentive without being overbearing. Prices were a bit on the higher side for me, but honestly fair given how things are these days. I'd definitely order it again and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-made shrimp cocktail.

Was in the area and stopped by for lunch. This restaurant is pretty authentic as far as Mexican…read morefood in the area. The customer service was spot on and I enjoyed the food! I ordered a side of guacamole to start and, of course, they bring chips and salsa. The salsa was flavorful with a nice kick to it. The guacamole is simply mashed up avocados - but it was still flavorful (if you order it won't come with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro). I settled on the crispy beef tacos and it's served with rice and beans with a side of salsa. The tacos were really good, fresh, and enough for a lunch portion! If you're ever in the area, check this spot out!

Their salsa, tasted like it had celery in it, 1/10 Chips where good though

Mexican Shrimp Coctail

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Carlos H.

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7 years ago

Me and my girlfriend were coming to visit Ham Orchards and decided to stop in the town for some food before hand. Probably the best food I've had in the past 10 years and the service is phenomenal. From the chips and salsa to the enchiladas and rice and beans. The whole time there was great and will for sure come here again from Dallas read more

Renee S.

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5 years ago

Absolutly love this home cooked breakfast , lunch and im sure dinner!!!!

Frank M.

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9

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6 years ago

Very good food at very reasonable prices

Jason E.

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4

5 years ago

Always Great food and great service.

Sharon L.

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14 years ago

Love it, good variety, great help!

Keith E.

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7

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11 years ago

Love eating here!

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