I genuinely cannot believe I've never written a review for Paw-Paw's Catfish House because we have…read morebeen coming here for YEARS and I love this place so much. There are restaurants you try once because they're trendy... and then there are places like Paw-Paw's -- the kind that become part of your family's story over time. From the fried deviled eggs, to the seafood platters, to the chicken tenders, to the genuinely wonderful staff, there just isn't a better spot for this kind of old-school comfort food experience. And the staff? Always SO friendly and welcoming. Every single time we come in, it feels less like "customer service" and more like old friends excited you finally stopped by so they can catch up with you awhile. That kind of warmth cannot be faked, and it makes such a difference. Now let's discuss these fried deviled eggs. Because respectfully... who allowed them to be this good? You think deviled eggs have reached their final form and then Paw-Paw's comes in like, "Hold my beer." Crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful perfection. We start most meals with them because not ordering them would simply be poor decision making at this point. I usually get the chicken tender basket and LISTEN -- these aren't sad little freezer tenders pretending to be a meal. These tenders are literally as big as my hand. Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly every time. My adult kids are obsessed with the seafood platter: three pieces of fried catfish and three jumbo fried shrimp with fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. And when I say the catfish tastes CLEAN, my fellow seafood people will understand exactly what I mean. No muddy taste, no weirdness -- just fresh, crispy, perfectly fried fish done right. And the portions? Paw-Paw did NOT come to play. Nobody is leaving hungry unless that was a personal choice. What I love most, though, is the feeling of the place. The small-town care. The heart that clearly goes into the food. The old-school comfort vibe that feels increasingly rare these days. Places like this matter. And Paw-Paw's is absolutely one of them.

One of my favs in Bastrop. Always friendly, quick service and great catfish! It's decorated with…read morecatfish, fisherman photos and everything else you'd expect from a small Texas town (although growing and not so small any longer). It is hit or miss with lines. Typically busier during the church crowd window on Sundays. Upon entry, someone will seat you so be patient and kind. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Ordered the fried catfish platter. Plenty of food. The catfish is battered and fried to perfection. Always my go to when craving catfish.

We always see this restaurant when we are doing road trips, but I had never tried it before. We…read moredecided to make a run through during our holiday drive. We went through the drive-through, and it went really quickly-Despite the amount of cars that was in the drive-through. It kind of reminded me of an old timey diner... similar to In-N-Out, burger... As far as style. They have a very small menu of burgers, fries, drinks, and shakes. However, this place is nothing like In-N-Out. I'm not a fan of In-N-Out.(sorry) P. Terry's much faster and I felt like we were only in line for maybe eight minutes. The Service was very friendly and helpful with questions that we had... Since we've never been there before. The burgers were fantastic. Much better quality than any fast food restaurant. The burgers were thick , juicy, and flavorful. The buns were very soft and tasted more fresh than typical fast food, restaurants buns. They also make their own sauce, which was actually good... I usually don't like "special sauces". My daughter also got a Carmel shake, which actually tasted really good as well. We look forward to having this again on our next road trip.

Good choice for quick and easy. Ordered a crispy chicken sandwich meal and it came out freshly…read moremade. Service was friendly from start to finish. This is a drive thru only location so get your food and grab a spot.

Another great meal today posing as a late lunch. Likely a good thing as I will not have to eat…read moreagain today. Service was great as always as well. Love the "feel" of the place. Wood floors, tin ceilings and walls and people of all walks of life. Nuthin better!

My friend insisted we go here for lunch because he was raving about "the best burger in town." I…read moreimmediately hit him with, "But I'm a vegetarian!" Lol. Pulling up to Roadhouse felt like I was about to film a low-budget country music video. The aggressively unpretentious energy was immaculate. The all-dirt parking lot said everything! No curated patio, no aesthetic succulents just straight up vibes and dust. The place was packed at 1 p.m. Our server, Raven, took great care of us from the jump. Rave was very efficient, friendly, and had zero attitude. We ordered a basket of fries, a portobello mushroom burger for me, a cheeseburger, a Philly cheesesteak, upgraded side salads, and, of course, their famous carrot cake to share. Now, let me confess something: As a Californian, I walked in with absolutely zero expectations given the facade. And yet... the fries were perfect. The portobello burger was juicy, well-seasoned, and very satisfying! My friends inhaled their cheeseburger and Philly like they were participating in a competitive sport. Lol. And don't even get me started with their carrot cake. It was disrespectfully delicious! This was seriously the most humbling "don't judge a book by its cover" moment I've had in a while. Roadhouse doesn't need any curated lighting or a reclaimed-wood Instagram wall because the food and service speak for themselves. I drove into a dirt lot with skepticism and left faceplanted by my own bias. Consider me corrected, Bastrop!

With the disclaimer that all of the staff and the location were amazing... the owner of this place…read morecame in and was absolutely horrid. Yelling at staff, storming in and out, and yelling outside on the sidewalk as well. He was really horrible to the girl working the register and to several of the staff members in the kitchen as well. Never have I received food service that was faster, more accurate, or higher quality than at this location. My food came out perfect, the restaurant is spotlessly clean, and multiple employees checked on us throughout our lunch. The kids working this store are top-tier, and they are the reason I wanted to write this review. A job very well done - thank you! To everyone except the rampaging owner, who completely blew his top and made the whole lobby feel very awkward.

While the staff were nice, they gave me the wrong order. I will not go back.. Extra words to meet…read morethe minimum requirement.

I've gotten some hot dogs from this little hot dog stand a couple times. The hot dogs are…read moredelicious, hot, and he gives you whatever condiments you want! The frito pie is delicious! He has chips and drinks too. Always super nice and friendly! Great on a Sunday afternoon while bar hopping. Lots of options, bbq chili dog, basic dog, Chicago dog, sauerkraut dog... sometimes when I take my dog for a walk downtown I stop and get us both a hot dog. The owner cuts up the hot dog for my dog. He is wonderful! Please give Dugson Dogs a try! Family friendly and great quality! Love that Bastrop has its own hot dog stand!!!

Had the Ruben hotdog today and it was delicious.read more

We went to this new chipotle in Bastrop on the second day it was open and even though the line was…read morepretty long it moved fairly quickly. It doesn't look like a very big place but surprisingly there was plenty of seating. I hadn't been to a chipotle in a couple of years and was surprised at the price increases, but I guess that's the same everywhere. I wanted to get a salad but honestly the lettuce did not look good at all, so I got a bowl. The best deal is the kids meal. You get a taco or quesadilla, and a couple of sides and it was more than enough for my grandson. They had plenty of staff and they kept the place very clean so I'm sure we will be back! I just hope they find some better lettuce because it truly looked like nothing but big thick stalks of Romaine.

There's a lot that needs to be addressed. My daughter placed an online order, picked it up when she…read moregot home, The whole bottom of the bag was soaked in j. It was all over her car seat and all over her purse. When I opened the bag, both containers were smashed and leaking. Then when I opened my food container, it's all at one end of the container and the salad I ordered had a few leaves of lettuce on the bottom and that was it for the salad. This was not a salad. Also trying to get customer service over the phone is pretty nonexistent. In the two times that I've had chipotle at this new Bastrop restaurant, I've been dissatisfied. I don't think I'll order there again.

Solid food, gravy is definitely one of my favorite parts of the chicken express experience. Always…read moreget the spicy tenders and a biscuit with fries, the gravy just keeps bringing me back. Way better than bordreuxs!

We ordered to go from inside because we wanted to look over the menu. They prioritized every single…read morecar that pulled up over us and it took them 30minutes to get our order ready---with lots if apologies as to how they had to fry chicken breasts just for us. I timed them on my exercise watch. If I were ever to make the mistake of stopping at that Chicken Express again I would order from the car and hold up everyone else behind me until they filled the order. This is inexcusable.

This was my first time here after living in Bastrop for many years and I can tell you, it won't be…read moremy last. I got the 8" Authentic and it was huge! Couldn't eat it all! Full of flavor and had everything I wanted. It was delicious! I'll definitely be back!

Doing some work in the area. Thought i'd try it. I ordered the# 4 combo & added marinara (.75cent…read moreadd on) server did not mention this at POS. Also not disclosed (nor posted anywhere visible to customers is the credit card surcharge. This charge is also not clearly itemized on the receipt. All of which has to be clearly provided. Not much money but a matter of principle. When the sandwich arrived it was hot and fresh. It was ok. Not a "traditional" Philly Cheese Steak. Here they use mozzarella. If you've ever been to Philly you know what i'm sayin. Small dining area, limited beverages available. Friendly staff. If i'm in the area again I might try another type of sandwich without the frozen fries. But this is not a destination place for me.

The service: everyone was so kind and helpful. The…read moreambiance: a fantastic little hole in the wall with the perfect amount of lighting, low key, not too loud and very clean. The food: where to even start.....I hit the jackpot here. The salsa tasted like it was freshly made and served warm, so so good. The refried beans (which I don't typically order) were hands down the best I've ever had. The enchiladas were top notch, full of flavor and not overly salty. Honestly, I have nothing negative to say, it's a must try when in Bastrop!!

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING -- BEST MEXICAN FOOD ANYWHERE…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I've traveled all over Texas and across the U.S., and I can say without hesitation that Las Cocinas Mexican Grill is hands-down the BEST Mexican restaurant I have ever been to -- and that includes all of Austin. My family and I come here several times a week, even though we don't live close by. That alone should tell you how incredible this place is. Must-try favorites (do NOT skip these): The Margaritas - Very strong and absolutely perfect. Order them half & half (half on the rocks, half frozen). Trust me -- you'll thank me later. Nachos Al Carbon (Appetizer) - The beef fajita meat is out of this world. Tender, flavorful, and unforgettable. Beef Fajitas Cremosas (Entrée) - Get them with EXTRA sun-dried tomatoes. Oh. My. God. I have never had anything like this in my life, and it's something I crave several times a week. Stuffed Jalapeños - So good I sometimes order them as my entire meal. And the onion rings they're served on? Easily the best onion rings I've ever had anywhere. Beyond the food, the staff is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy you're there. That kind of service is rare, and it's one of the many reasons this place is so special to us. And yes -- I always forget to take pictures of my food because I eat it before I remember to take photos for a review . That should tell you everything you need to know about how good it is. We are incredibly thankful for Las Cocinas. It's not just our favorite Mexican restaurant -- it's our favorite restaurant, period, and the best in the entire area by a mile. Perfect in every way.

Stopped by Chick-fil-A in Bastrop recently and had a really good experience. The restaurant was…read moreclean, well-kept, and felt welcoming. Love the cute touches like real flowers on the tables that make it feel a little less like typical fast food. Service was friendly and efficient, and the food came out hot and fresh. Waffle fries. Yum. From what I've seen and read, this location stays pretty consistent with fast service and polite staff, which matched my visit. It can get busy, but the team seems organized and keeps things moving. Overall, a solid Chick-fil-A stop if you're in Bastrop and want quick, reliable food in a clean environment... with the exception of Sundays.

Excellent and friendly customer service. Fun bingo nites with Arden! Had super sweet service from…read moreHannah!