This was a pleasant find a little off I-10 and after eating I discovered that Texas 71 provided a…read morenice angled return to I-10 going east. It's 4 lanes, not a lot of traffic and limited access as well. Nice low stress return to I-10 after a tasty lunch. The building obviously used to be a home and the inside just further confirms it. Lots of comfortable seating throughout. Parking is all around the building and much of it is in shade from several large trees on the property. It was lunchtime busy when we arrived but we got seated quickly and the service never faltered. The pimento cheese and sausage appetizer was so good. Picky eater got 2 plain chopped brisket tacos and enjoyed them. I got the brisket plate and was surprised to find sausage on there too. The slaw and beans for sides were good choices. Both were very tasty and definitely all their own recipe. We enjoyed it enough that we shall be hoping that lunchtime timing works out again when we are eastbound on I-10 in this area.

While cruising back from a day trip nearby my partner and I got really hungry and of course was in…read morethe mood for some barbecue. We ran into a couple of signs on our way down the highway and The Back Porch BBQ peaked our interest so we stopped in. Parking and location was super easy to get to and navigate. This is a small town BBQ spot so I for sure was impressed with how many folks were inside dining and how many cars the lot could hold. It was a Saturday afternoon and everyone had tables full of delicious barbecue that we passed in front of as we got sat by the friendly staff. We loved the moist brisket sandwich, fall off the bone pork ribs, plus Later on we ordered 1lb of their jalapeno cheddar sausage to go and had it the very next day while back at home in Austin. The sausage was so juicy and succulent that we didn't regret having leftovers for even another meal - morning breakfast with egg - the next day. Portions were large and there was plenty of food to bring back home with us to enjoy later. Great and wonderful and attentive staff is what makes this spot even that more enjoyable.

When you're just passing through... on the perfect day for Tuesday tacos! My favorite!…read more Greeted by a friendly hostess who took my to go order. She had dark hair. :-). Delicious Tuesday tacos for $2.50! I got chicken and steak and it tasted good!

My husband and I split a cheeseburger and a chicken tender plate -- and we forgot to take a picture…read morebefore we started eating because it looked that good! The photo definitely doesn't do it justice. The chicken and fries are homemade and absolutely delicious. The service was great, and the ambiance was awesome. Fun sports bar vibe and very clean! Fresh flowers in the restroom was a nice touch. We loved it and will definitely be back!

We were greeted at the door by a friendly young man and seated by a polite young lady. She and…read moreanother young lady took care of our table with drinks brought quickly and our food order was taken. Our food was served with everything a perfect temperature. The portions were huge and nicely presented . I had Chicken Milan and my husband Zihmena's Special. The restaurant has been open only a few months and I predict that it will only grow in popularity with the delicious food offered at a reasonable price in a sparkling new restaurant with a relaxing ambience.

Only one person working the dining room/cashier/busing tables for weekday lunch. Pricey; lunch…read morespecial omelet

Food was great. Service was excellent. Ambiance was small town wonderful!! I dont know why I need…read moreto add more to post!! Wonderful!!!!!!!!

What a neat little place, kind of out of the way, but well worth a quick jog north off I-10 or…read moresouth from Hwy 71 or east from Hwy 77. Beautifully placed under huge, spreading oak trees, plenty of parking, large patio areas for live music venues, quaint air-conditioned interior with a large back-bar. The food was excellent -- very well done burgers and a grilled chicken sandwich well worth the money. The menu isn't expansive, but has plenty of options, including some very neat appetizers such as fried alligator or fried pickles -- which are not shown on the website menu, but were definitely on the in-house menu. They have a lot of different beers on tap, too. Clean restrooms, friendly, knowledgeable wait staff. Definitely will be adding this one to our list of local outliers worthy of a 45 minute expedition.

Yesterday had been a really busy day so we decided to grab some food from Texas One Stop in La…read moreGrange. I usually go in there to buy their baked goods, which are pretty hit and miss. They have very clean bathrooms and a nice area with tables inside if you want to stay and eat. They have a decent selection of drinks and snacks, and lots of clothing and boots for sale. But this time, we decided instead of a quick sandwich we would go ahead and order barbecue plates. Their prices are fairly inexpensive for barbecue and I think that's because they are not out back cooking on the pit all day. But the brisket and chicken were fair, made much better by their sauce. I liked the potato salad and I loved the green beans. I think the brisket sandwich is better than the brisket plate, so that's what I will go back to.

Eh bbq ok. Chips day old. Stale. Yuk what a waste. Then tried to get a piece of choc cake but…read morelady wouldn't give me a piece that wasn't the corner. Said she had to go in order. She convinced me that the lemon/blueberry cake was excellent. Maybe by her standards but I could tell it was days old too. Doubt I would come back. Too many other places in the area to try.

9/10 chicken and dumplings 9/10 roasted turkey sandwich…read moreAll I can say is wow. Best chicken and dumplings I've had. Sandwich was very fresh. If there was a McAllisters right next door, I'd come to the bakery 9 out of 10 times. I almost ordered a gallon of soup to go. Had to settle for a cup There's a small seating area in the store. Next time I'll grab a drink and chips from there. Staff very friendly

For a town celebrated for its charm, I expected this bakery to embody the same warmth…read more As a first-time visitor and tourist, I naturally had questions about the bakery's history and the pastries they're known for. The woman who appeared to be the bakery manager, working around 8:15 a.m., answered every question with an attitude that felt forced, dismissive, and unwelcoming. When someone says, "This is my first time here," it's usually an opportunity to create a memorable experience--not make them feel like they're interrupting your morning. I won't be rating the bakery's famous pigs in a blanket because, to me, hospitality is part of the product. Outstanding customer service can elevate good food to a great experience. Without it, even the town's signature pastry loses some of its appeal.

It was not great. We ordered breakfast. It was bland, except for toast...? Which has herbs on it, I…read moresuppose it was intended for lunch, not great with jelly, however. Anyways, we tried it and now we know.

I visit La Grange a lot, and thought it was about time I give this place a try. I was so glad I…read moredid. The food seriously tastes like home cooking. I went through the drive-through to order and when someone pulled in behind me they told me to pull out front and they would bring out my order. It did not take very long and I thought everything tasted great that day. They have different specials every day. I tried the fried fish platter and I thought the fish was good, the carrots were average and I did not care for the coleslaw. I guess it really depends on what they are serving on the day that you go. The employees were very friendly and the food was reasonably priced so I would definitely recommend trying Hanks Express.

This is one place in La Grange that I had never tried, and I figured it was about time. I went to…read morelunch with a friend of mine. They greeted us fairly quickly and our waitress was friendly. I decided to get the fried calamari with a side of green beans. My friend got the hamburger steak with onions. He immediately said the hamburger meat tasted old and I guess that could've been the seasoning, etc. Who knows. But he didn't eat much of it at all. We both had a side salad and it was very good. The calamari was OK but the red sauce did not taste like seafood sauce at all. I think it was actually marinara sauce. I wasn't wild about the tartar sauce either. I know everybody has their own likes and dislikes, but this was just not the place for me. I will not be back unless it is just to get a salad.

From the great customer service to the great food, I wish this place was closer to me. The food was…read moregreat seasoned and cooked well, minus the mashed potatoes, the drink was good and strong! Wasn't too crowded but just enough people. A few loud guest, but that's uncontrollable. And the best part of it all, the menu prices! Truly wish the prices was like this nationwide, would be a much better economy for foodies like myself!

Friendly service, great food. I love the frozen margaritas. Everything I have tried has been great.read more

Ate here only once, there was only another couple there at the time. The food was ok, but it wasn't…read moregreat.