Big Boy's BBQ

Great burger and margarita. We were just taking a mini vacay and found this great spot.read more

As a fairly "new" restaurant close to downtown Rockdale, it is pretty good. The décor is the same…read moreas you would find in any taphouse. They offer a good variety of beers on tap to choose from as well as quick and easy bites. The burgers are pretty good as well. The wings were "ok" in my opinion and needed more seasoning. The cashier and server were super busy so i will not fault them on service, but a smile wouldn't hurt. The restrooms are very clean and well maintained. The prices can be a bit on the high side for this demographic but seeing what all they offer makes up for it i suppose. So if you are ever travelling through Rockdale, stop on by the taphouse for a quick bite and craft beer. Try it out for yourself.

Inside. Lounge seating

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The Piano Bar and Steakhouse

4.2(44 reviews)

0.5 mi

Wow I haven't eaten here in a while and it definitely didn't disappoint the staff was extremely…read morefriendly and the food was delicious my steak was cooked perfectly and the sides were really good

Wow- what a great steak!…read more This place was very good. Good drinks and a great steak. Glad we made reservations - place was packed! Recommended highly!

Great place!

Chicken fried chicken

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Barn the II

5.0(1 review)

1.7 mi

When we are looking for a good steak for a great place, we always go to the barn. It is a bar so,…read moreif we have our kids we will call in and pick it up to take home. They also have the best fried mushrooms in the area!

Boogie's Texas Bar & Grill

4.0(1 review)

0.6 mi

Great service, excellent food. Super friendly staff and looking for expansion on their menu.read more

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The Ranch

3.1(15 reviews)

0.9 mi

I've been to two High School reunions here and they host it well. They have friendly staff, the…read moreOther Band played at both reunions and did a great job, and the food was satisfying.

The burgers are really tasty, but it's very pricey for burgers served in a garage. The staff was…read morefriendly, and it's fairly comfortable. My burger was delicious...juicy, packed with fun toppings, and I was quite satisfied with my meal. The price tag was steep. I don't think a burger that cost a total of two dollars to plate should cost 11 dollars. That's a pretty hefty margin. Save the margin for the alcohol. Give a good deal on the food.

Super cute merchandise located at Southern Revival.

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Sonic Drive-In

2.3(27 reviews)

0.1 mi

2:30 Friday afternoon on the 10th of June. This is precisely the time I would send a crew out to…read morepower wash stalls. (not!) 4 minutes after I pushed the button I got tired of watching the employee leaning in the driver window of the car next to me and waiting for somebody to answer so I drove off. There were three other cars in stalls and two in the Drive-Thru. Certainly not busy enough that any employee should feel like they should quit visiting and get in and help. (not!) When you can place an order the food comes out the way you want it and it's tasty. These kids are usually very good or very not. I caught them on a very not day.

If this were anything other than fast food, I would give it less. Seeing as how this food wasn't…read moreintended to be outstanding or in any way healthy, I'll give it some leniency. Don't know what the inside was like, but they were fast, as the title fast food suggests.

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TX Burger

3.1(39 reviews)

0.7 mi

Been to this Texas Burger multiple times and it's always…read moregood. Burgers and seasoned fries are top notch! They are a go to when in Rockdale!

Best cheeseburger in Texas ! Good presentation with…read moreperfection in freshness and taste! The seasoned fries were also tasty! So glad we stopped here !

FORGET the Subway; you can have that anywhere. Have a Texas Burger!

"The Duke" watchin' over everything, if HE likes it, it's GOTTA be good, Pilgrim!

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Disgusting! This is how you serve a burger?

Dairy Queen

1.5(21 reviews)

0.1 mi

When we asked for a special accommodation on our food order (that every other DQ on the planet has…read moreno issue with) you'd have thought we were requesting they catch one of the live chickens in the parking lot and cook it up. Not cool guys. You can do better.

It's been a few years since I have had some good DQ. Today I was out in rockdale and that's what I…read morechose for lunch over other options in town and let me tell you what! It was delish! Everything! Burger, fries and taco! They are doing great work here! Thank you guys. This will be my lunch spot anytime I'm in town.

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Caffey Corner

5.0(1 review)

0.6 mi

Great convenience store\gas station\taco stand! Conveniently located at HWY 79 at FM 487…read moreintersection this convenience store has all you need from beer and wine to frozen drinks and food. Coming soon, tacos to go! Get your Valero gas and everything else you need. It is also located next to Brett's BBQ at the top of Texas Monthly's best places in Texas! Gets some Beer from Caffey Corner and take it over when you eat BBQ!

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