We were visiting Bowie and some friends took us to The Armadillo Grill. We like to eat at local places like this so we were pretty excited. It is a cute little place right off of Highway 287 and is connected to a western store and gas station. The inside is very similar to a chain steakhouse like Outback or something like that. However, the locals are much friendlier and there is definitely a homey feel inside. The menu contains a wide variety of steaks, chicken, salads and breakfast. The thing that caught my attention was buffalo. I had always heard about buffalo meat but never had an opportunity to try it so I decided to not miss my chance. I ordered the buffalo burger. The meat was fantastic. Very lean and very tasty. I messed up and ordered it pretty plain so it was missing something but that was more my fault, not the restaurants. I should have let them bring it "all the way" just to experience how they normally prepare it. My wife, however, ordered the Country Fried Buffalo Steak. The meat was so tender and there was a noticeable absence of gristle that is found in most country fried steak. I am a huge country fried steak fan, but this buffalo steak blows the regular fried steak away! The breading was full of flavor and nice and flaky. The portion was massive, which I was thankful for since my wife couldn't finish it and I got to eat a lot of it. I highly recommend you try it. We enjoyed it so much that we went back there the next night. We did decide to try something else though. I tried their signature Spicy Green Chile, although I am not sure why it is called that. It was not green and it actually tasted tomato based. It was very spicy and had some great taste so I guess it doesn't matter what they call it. I also had an order of their onion rings. They brought out a large plate overflowing with huge, deep-fried onion rings. They were some of the best I have ever had. Overall this place is great and if we are ever back in Bowie, we will be sure to eat here again. read more

Meghan is an amazing waitress! She was super attentive and friendly! The food is always amazing! Not sure what Meghan Ronald M. Is referring to but his opinion is wrong. ‍ read more

I love the Bits n Pieces, the ribeye steak and the breakfast! This is my hometown "go to" place. Great service too!

I stopped at this little dusty hole in Bowie, TX off hwy 287 for the night. There was a little restaurant named The Armadillo Grill. I decided to give this place a try and to my surprise it was great. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mash potatoes and the armadillo toes. My order was cooked to perfection, sometime you get those chicken fried steaks that are undercooked, not here. The breading was crispy, light and seasoned well. The steak and mash took up the entire plate, also the couple across from me ordered some hamburgers and they looked great, very good size as well. Now the Armadillo Toes are jalapeno peppers stuffed with cheese wrapped with bacon and grilled over an open flame - absolutely right on, these were very good. My server was very friendly and never left me for to long. I would definitely recommend this place and I can't wait to pass through Bowie, TX again. read more

Nice road side eatery with a store and gas station. Had the BBQ plate with brisket and sausage. Two thick slices of tender brisket with a good portion of smoked sausage, not spicy. BBQ sauce served on the side more tart than sweet. Served with a serving of cowboy beans and a bit of cole slaw with a mayo and vinegar dressing onions pickles slice of toast. Food was very good service was friendly and fast. I would stop again! read more

The food was very good; they also have a store. our waitress was super nice and the peach cobbler is AMAZING. takes a while to get your food but it is worth it. read more

I had a three egg omlette/Denver style. It was okay, but nothing to jump up and down about. The hashbrowns were a little dry and cold. If I spend ten bucks for breakfast, I like to leave safisfied. I would travel a little further down the road going through again. read more

This is by far the best restaurant breakfast I've had in 10 years. Absolutely perfect in every way, the staff is wonderful, the food is excellent, the prices are reasonable what more could you want! I ordered a 12 ounce ribeye and it was cut to order. 3 eggs over easy were perfect and the home fries were to die for. read more

Armadillo Grill - Doesn't get any better! - American Near Me - Bowie, Texas

We had breakfast. Our food was overcooked but was served cold. Service was okay. Wouldn't recommend it

The waitress is friendly, but in the kitchen I think the cooks are not interested in giving a good service to the customer, I wonder, who can eat this? read more

Armadillo Grill - Phillip cheesesteaks - American Near Me - Bowie, Texas

This place is awesome I got the chicken fried steak and the onion rings are also very good. If u are in Bowie I suggest you stop by this family owned restaurant. Although it is attached to a truck stop the vibe is not of a truck stop. The prices are very fair for what you get. You need to try this place at least once before you judge truck stop restaurant. read more

The armadillo poppers were awesome, I definitely recommend trying those out. I had mine with the brisket and they were great.

OMG. This restaurant is so damn good. Don't even think of using a knife on your steak or brisket. It is that tender. And the taste is divine. No way can I eat this much food. Beans, potato salad, fried okra, cheesy toast and dessert. Great service. read more

A great little find in Texas!! Stop if your ever close!! It's gas, food, boots and jeans you can buy even Cowboy hats! read more

Armadillo Grill - Great Gas Station!! Gotta Love Texas!! You can get gas, food, and clothes like boots, Jeans, Cowboy hats - American Near Me - Bowie, Texas

What a great throwback to truckstops of the 80's. Food was great, service was good, friendly. The country music playing was 70's & 80's gold. Like taking a step back in time. Food portion was big. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Looking for a good meal on way back home to Texas. Heard the chicken fried steak was great here so we all tried it. Delicious food and large portions for fair prices. Service was fast and friendly. There's a truck stop here as well with gas station for a one stop and go. Recommend to anyone hungry for home cooking. read more

Amazing restaurant! Friendly staff, good food and very clean. Everyone traveling through Bowie TX should check it out. They have a great menu full of American and Mexican food. read more

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I had the most delicious cheese burger , customer service was great they're very nice I forgot to take pictures

Simple food cooked perfect. The pancakes are amazing. The chicken fried steak was lightly battered and not to greasy.

OMG THE BOMB! Fantastic Food I will always stop by here on my road trips. You must stop in here to eat. The chicken fried steak was amazing, Fried Okra had to be the best I have tasted. BIG portions. You leave this place satisfied. All I can say is I wish they would open a location in The Woodlands Texas. mmmmmmm.......mmmmmmm. NOW THATS HOME COOKIN AT ITS BEST! read more

I have worked at armadillo grill for many years. One thing I must point out is how very wonderful they treat their employees! We are so happy and it's truly a second family. I will also say how proud I am to serve the unique and home made food the same beautiful women prepare starting at 4 am everyday for 11 years. And that is not an over exaggeration!!! We love the ones who keep our country running and without them we would not have yummyness to serve..... That is all of the drivers! We understand the hard work you do and the hard work your families endure waiting for you to come home. Please give us a try! No stake in it from me but the love, the humor, and the big personalities that await are defiantly worth a stop and see! I love my job everyday and I would love to see any new faces come and have the "Dillo" experience! God bless our drivers! read more

Disappointing all around. Went in for Sunday breakfast and wish we hadn't. Mediocre service, weak coffee and tea, and out of biscuits--who runs out of biscuits? When our food finally arrived, it was a tasteless mound of eggs, cheese, sausage and peppers (scrambled country skillet). The salad was basically a wedge of iceberg with dressing and the drinks were weak. The only stand-out was the pancake I ordered in place of the sold-out biscuit. Service was slow despite there being only a handful of people in the place. Our waitress didn't know the wifi password and made no effort to obtain. The place could also use a nice dusting--the dead flies and crickets on the windowsill didn't add to the ambience. Pretty obvious whoever owns this place is skimping on food quality and employees. Won't go back. read more

Just stopped in by chance and we are so pleased that we did! Clean and well decorated. Friendly, expedient wait staff. The menu was a bit difficult to pick thru, but offers a wide variety of sandwiches, salads and dinners. We shared the pot roast dinner that came with real mashed potatoes and carrots and homemade rolls. As well as the vegetable plate, your choice of 4, we had fresh green beans, corn, okra and Texas style pintos. Large portions and everything was steaming hot and fresh. Very reasonably priced too. The wait time was next to nothing even though there was a large table and a few others at the time. We were very impressed and will probably return on future trips. read more

Called this place to see what time they close. They told me 10:00pm. So me and my wife,daughter got all ready and when we got there at 8:30 they said they were closed. We were really upset. We went back the next night to give them another chance. The waitress never brought our apps. When we asked her about it she said she don't remember us ordering them. Food was not good enough to go back. Not recommended. read more

Super friendly staff, quick service, good food what more need to be said. Stopped in for a late lunch and had the cowboy and indian burger. Usually when ive had buffalo burgers they are over cooked and dry but this one was wonderful. This spot is one I will definitely be coming back to. read more

The pot roast was actually the best part of our experience, the sides are canned vegetables eww. Chicken fried steak wasn't pounded thin enough and the flavor wasn't on par. If u want chicken fried steak for to sweetie pies. read more

Great chicken fried steak and chopped sirloin. The crust on the CFS was light and crispy. Sweet tea was perfect. Service was awesome. Give it a try if your passing through. read more

Five stars for the best sirloin steak I've had in a long time. Cooked exactly like I asked, well done, and very tender. The side salad was very fresh. The baked potato wasn't completely done or may have been sitting out a while. My other family members enjoyed their steaks, too. The waitress was very nice and attentive. The only let down was the chocolate pie for dessert. At $4.99 a slice, we were expecting something close to homemade. I was shocked to see a small slice of a very inexpensive frozen pie from the grocery store. I bought one of these pies at the grocery store once and I think I paid $1 for the whole pie! My son-in-law said the peach cobbler was delicious. I will definitely go there again, but will not order pie for dessert! read more

I love this place. Great service and excellent food. The chicken fried steak is yummy. I recommend stopping here to eat.

Very good food at very reasonable prices. Great service with very friendly staff. Will be sure to stop here again when driving through the area. read more

I'm a truck driver and I ran across this place. And I'm glad I did... There good is the bomb!! Everything from there dinner salads to there ribs is to die for... The fall off the bone ribs is the best I ever had... And I love the brisket stuffed baked potato...lots of food. Price is Right. About the cost of a fast food combo meal you could have a great meal... And you won't go away hungry... , Whenever I'm driving on 287 I plan my trip to stop and eat... read more

Omg. The chicken fried steak is delicious we split one because the portions are ample. We got the green chile chicken fried and it came with two sides and dessert. 5 ***** read more

Great food and service. I discovered this gem while traveling from Colorado to Texas. I always stop here when passing through.

Great food, BBQ, burgers and kids menu. Not just a regular highway restaurant, this is a place also locals visit.

Exceptionally good food and service. We were just passing by and stopped for lunch. My husband had the patty melt burger, I had the chili, and my girlfriend hat the catfish special. Everything tasted great! read more

I don't make it to Bowie often, but when I do, I try to always stop at Armadillo Grill. The food is always fresh and delicious and comes out timely. The dining area is kept very clean, even during the busiest times. And you have the nicest people working there, especially Hillary. This is one of my favorite places to eat. Keep up the good work! read more

This is the best place to eat supper in Bowie, Texas. My wife had a great old style hamburger and I had a very good chicken fried steak with good batter and creamy gravy. The waitress was friendly, funny, and prompt and the price was right. I would have given it five stars if I could have had a drink with the food but alas, no beer or wine. I will return. read more

I can't say enough good about this place. Big helpings of tasty food, very friendly service, reasonable, no, inexpensive. A real bargain.

My husband had the daily special of smothered steak with green beans and mashed potatoes. I had a burger with Swiss cheese and grilled onions. It comes with chips, fries or battered onion rings. I asked for no bun and extra lettuce instead of any fried food. Karen suggested that she make me a salad instead. Everything was wonderful, and Karen was very friendly and helpful!. read more

While was out of town looking for a "local spot" to catch a bite I stumbled upon this place. It was amazingly good. Absolutely loved the brisket stuffed jalapenos. The staff was super friendly and prompt. Prices are average and won't break the bank. Highly recommend to anyone just wanting to eat at a local spot and enjoy good hot fresh food. read more