Great soul food and cajun. We tried the karoke night menu: gumbo, red beans & rice, macaroni &…read morecheese balls, boudin egg rolls, chicken fingers. All good! (It was dimly lit for extended hours karaoke night so my photos may look washed out, sorry.) They had dessert too but we were too full. Casual with family friendly attentive service. Unique, genuine mom & pop shop. Full restaurant with a quirk of being connected to a convience store.

We're spending the summer in McDade for a work assignment, and after working all day in the HOT…read moreTexas sun... who's cooking? Not us. Let's start with the basics... Easy to find. Plenty of parking. Cool little atmosphere. Now here's the plot twist... It's attached to a gas station. Before you clutch your pearls and drive on by... DON'T. Some of the best food comes from places your GPS forgot to brag about. The menu is HUGE, and they even had a daily special posted. Our table tackled: Tortilla Burger (whatever the official name is... I'd order it again!) Philly Cheesesteak & Fries Shrimp Po' Boy Orleans Pasta Fried Mac & Cheese Balls Everything came out hot, fresh, and in portions big enough to make tomorrow's lunch jealous. Now... let's talk onion rings. LORT. Hand-breaded. Golden. Crunchy. And about the size of a toddler's bracelet. Order them. Just trust me. The shrimp on the Po' Boy? Big, juicy, perfectly cooked, and definitely hand-breaded--not those little frozen shrimp trying to fool anybody. A few more reasons we'll be back: Breakfast served ALL DAY. BYOB. Karaoke nights (check the sign inside for dates). ‍‍‍ Plenty of room for large groups. And a special shout-out to our sweet server, Nicole. She was attentive, kind, and one of those people who genuinely enjoys taking care of her customers. She absolutely made our visit even better. TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 5 out of 5 Real Pants As a full-time camper and proud naturist... I don't put on real pants for just anybody. This place earned 'em. We'll definitely be back.

Best burgers in Elgin. It's like they have the exact right proportion of everything on it with…read morereally tasty cheese and the right amount. And the FRIES! They put some sort of seasoning on them and they are impossible to stop eating. Friendly service. The wings are also really good! But I love their burgers. Really good price as well.

I ordered the Elgin Cheeseburger Combo to go on UberEATS. I tried to call the establishment several…read moretimes to see if the food was ready before heading over to pick up because the UberEATS app showed "Food Could be possibly ready" instead of " food ready" (very strange, I've never seen that before on UberEATS) .... No one would answer the phone... I was worried the establishment could be close but to my surprise when I got there, there was 2 employees there. :/ French fries were not crispy from being in the styrofoam to go container hot and was a bit soggy. The burger was well seasoned and was good but it was soggy too. They forgot to give me a drink that comes with the Elgin Cheeseburger combo and I didn't realize the missing drink until I got home which was too late. Overall, I think maybe my experience would have been different if I dined there. The inside of the establishment was super dark and blacked out. The burger was decent and was better than other places that offered burgers in town. I would order a dine in burger from here again and try other items on the menu. Maybe second time is a charm? :)

Service is amazing, the food is always fresh and hot. I love the scenery or the restaurant, the…read morelocation is awesome next to a great park for family fun and in the middle of Elgin main street!

Would have been on time but stopped to read board with lunch special on it …read more Was less then 2 min late for Lunch special and was not allowed to get it .

EXCELLENT FOOD! Very delicious, very authentic! Very clean. I would recommend ordering the 12 mini…read moretacos tray! We were amazed of how pleasing and delicious it looked and it was even better at first bite! The jalapeños were perfect! Definitely going to order here every time! The Jamaica agua fresca was to die for! Everything was delicious. We also ordered a side of rice and beans and that it self was cooked to perfection! We also ordered an order of French fries for my son and again they were delicious! 1000% recommend this place!

We have quickly become regulars at El Chaval! The food is truly delicious and authentic. My husband…read moreis a picky eater and this is his go to food truck. Try it out I promise you won't regret it!!!

Wonderful BBQ!! We had the plate, which includes three meats of your choice. I got the pork ribs,…read morebrisket, and cheddar-jalapeño sausage, and all three were packed with flavor and incredibly juicy. The pork ribs had an amazing smoky flavor and a great crust -- absolutely delicious! For my two sides, I chose the green beans with fresh garlic and the mac and cheese, which had the most wonderful crunchy topping. The BBQ sauces were delicious, and the sweet tea was true Texas tea -- definitely approved! I also loved the little details. Every table was stocked with paper towel rolls and their house-made BBQ vinegar hot sauce, which was such a nice touch. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, too. Overall, Southside Market & BBQ is a fantastic place to stop, especially if you're traveling through the area. And a huge bonus -- THEY OPEN AT 9 AM! That's some Texas BBQ dedication right there. 10/10 -- great food, great service, and a true Texas BBQ experience!

We made a trip to eat at Southside Market to try the Beef sausage. I saw a story on TV about their…read morefamous "The Original Elgin Hot Guts". It is worth the stop. The sausage was very good and flavorful. I have tried plenty of sausages in my time and Southside is very good. If you are in the Austin area you need to stop by and see for yourself. The place has plenty of seating and even a drive thru. We ¾ pounds which is plenty for 2 people. For the sides we shared the green beans and potato salad. The sides are very good and a must try. They have a vinegar sauce on the table you can use on the meat. I liked it and gave the sausage a thang. The price is comparable to other BBQ joints. Plus you can buy the sausage in some groceries stores. I need to try and see if it taste the same.

Met a few friends who insisted on going here. I tried Angel's two years ago and still not…read moreimpressed. Again, it was lunch, so I tried the Orange Chicken. The Orange Chicken didn't get better, too much sauce. The Hot and Sour soup was good, no complaints this time and the egg roll was much better. I came for the entree, not the soup and egg roll. They surprised me with real hot Chinese mustard, a plus. The service was excellent which helped the score and what was really bad was the A/C was not working. The fan was blowing so hard, it almost blew me out the door, which probably would not have been bad. Sorry but Little Beijing still is best Chinese food in Elgin.

After moving our daughter into her new apartment we found ourselves far from any of our favorite…read morerestaurants. We found Angels China House on Yelp and decided to give it a shot. The building doesn't look like much from outside but there was plenty of seating in a large open room. The menu is filled with all you favorite standard Chinese menu options. We started with some delicious crispy chicken wings. Wifey got some bubble drink and we enjoyed munching away. The meals were served up with rice and everything came out perfect. I got my standby General Tso chicken and the boys got Orange chicken. I think they might be 75% orange chicken at this point. No complaints all around. The servers were attentive. The food was tasty and we now know where to go when we return to Elgin again.

Mr. Marseoni was very nice and food was delicious! I especially loved the roasted tomato that came…read moreon the plate, it goes so well with the meat and rice. It was all fantastic!

This hidden gem is to die for!! Owner is very pleasant and engaging! The ambiance is perfect!read more

Quality and quantity in Elgin? Forever 5 stars. I've bought this for my visiting family and now…read morethey crave this restaurant. We've ordered the mongolian plates, general tso plate, jalapeno plate, hot and sour, crab rangoons and they are a hit. The lo mein, fried and steamed rice meet the standard. Great local place

Don't get the hype from the other reviews. Bathroom stunk like sewer. Service is horrible. Sushi…read moreand fried rice are the only things that are okay. Hot and sour soup is not good, crispy noodles are mediocre, General Tso's is too bland. Will say it tastes better as leftovers though. Management needs to retrain their servers in customer service skills though. Customers shouldn't have to go to the counter for refills, to go boxes, request check, etc. also they need to keep their back room gossip to a whisper as we could hear all their conversations in the dining area.

I saw low ratings and I didn't know if I would like Jalisco. It was not too bad. I would say it's…read moreaverage. They have good salsa even though it may be too spicy for most children and some adults. The menu doesn't have a lot of choices. I would possibly go again and bring family. My son liked the burrito. He said it was okay. The restaurant is clean, good waitress, not conversational. I commented on the good salsa and she didn't say anything. for me the rating stars are 4.5 my son said, 4.2 stars.

Didnt take long for a return trip...Again service was great...friendly and fast. Queso, chips and…read moreSalsa (always ask for alternative salsas) are a must for us...This round I went with the Carne Guisada...super tender and a great "gravy" with a unique taste. Wife stuck with her beef enchiladas, but asked for the Chipotle sauce that usually comes with a chicken dish...Super tasty, smoky and a nice little kick of heat. Beans and rice were solid. Definitely will be working my way thru the menu.

Jackson Soul is located downtown of Elgin but it's kind of hidden on a side road and not on the…read moremain road where all of the restaurants are located. The restaurant have a deck for outdoor shaded tables/seats. If you are not in the mood for the outside, there is plenty of tables and seats inside the restaurant. Staff is friendly and food is amazing! You can conveniently order and pay directly on their website for take out and delivery. After ordering from the website you will get a text to your mobile phone letting you know when your food will be ready. Super easy and convenient! Pick up was a breeze with going in and out. As for the food......this place is definitely a MUST TRY and have the BEST FRIED CHICKEN I've ever had. First time trying Jackson Soul and I ordered 3 piece fried chicken with Mac and cheese and collard greens, chicken fried steak, and 8 piece garlic Parmesan wings with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy. The fried chicken is super crispy on the outside and super moist juicy in the inside! The chicken batter was seasoned so well with spices that one bite makes your palate buzzzzzzzz with a well balanced flavor! So unique and special! I didn't know fried chicken could ever taste so damn good! The mash potatoes and homemade gravy was well seasoned cream and delicious! Chicken fried steak was meaty and the perfect amount of steak to batter! The outside of the steak was crispy and the steak was moist. I will definitely order the fried chicken and chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy again! The garlic Parmesan wings had good flavor with a little heat from the dried chili flakes but it was not crispy and was a bit oily from the butter sauce. My family enjoyed the wings but I preferred the fried chicken . Will I be coming back? Heck yes! Jackson Soul restaurant is little soulful gem treasure in Elgin, TX! I will definitely be coming back and trying out their other items and lunch/day specials. Food, quality, proportion size, and price is great! Food is made with love and it shows in the food! 5 stars all the way!! No

Food wasn't worth the price. Service was good the 1 young lady was doing everything out front . She…read moreneeded skates . Nice environment . I had the liver & onions , black eyed peas & collard greens . Peas weren't seasoned & greens had too much vinegar. Personally I think vinegar should have been & option @ the table .