While we were on a 5 hour road trip, we got very hungry. We were in the middle of nowhere and was…read morejust thinking about stopping at a burger joint, but then saw this diner pop up! The aesthetic was very appealing. I honestly wasn't expecting much because I'm not the biggest fan of American food, but this diner proved me wrong and impressed me! We started off with Fried Pickles and it was amazing. The batter and seasoning were great, pickles were a little bit soggy which my friend wished it was more fresh so it could be crunchy, but I enjoyed it. For main dishes, we ordered a Catfish Basket with a side of Fried Okra and Sliced Tomatoes as well as The Ribeye (we added additional ounces-$3/each additional ounce-to make it 16 oz) with a side of Jalapeño Bacon and Fried Okra. Overall, the food from start to finish was all amazing! Food, service, and ambiance were all good. Loved the interior design and aesthetic of this place too! Definitely glad we found this gem. 100% recommend!

App - Zucchini Rings. Fried Fresh served frickin hot! Burn your mouth they were so hot. Darn…read moregood too! Would be even better with a sprinkling if parm. Burger Night - Going #5 as a Double Chubby Checker! With Fries too. Wow! This is one juicy burger with good seasonings, fresh veg and plenty of juiciness. Fries are ok but that burger is a monster as a double. Take warning. Plenty of desserts to choose from if you have the room to eat it. Service is fast, tables are clean, beer is cold. Love it here!

When I came across this place online I wasn't really sure what to expect. When you're in McAlester…read moremost times people always tell you "Go to Pete's Place! 1925 Pete's Place!" Well I went to Pete's around 12:30 for lunch and it was dead. I was also struggling with whether or not I wanted to tackle an Italian Meal in the middle of the day, so I started to do some research. The reviews for The Compass were pretty good and the pics looked great so I made the 10-15 drive in a different direction to give it a shot. Now upon entering I was even more thrown off. This restaurant sits at the back of a coffee/antique style store in one of those old downtown strips. (Pic posted) You know the ones! Hesitantly I pressed on to the back. I was greeted by a nice young man who sat me and then approached by a very nice waitress. This place was great about giving recommendations. Although the seemed to be know for the pizzas and pasta I just wasn't feeling it so I started to ask about the menu a bit. I felt like the people working their enthusiastically voiced their opinions about what they liked and it all sounded great. I myself really like wings and always tend to try them if they are on the menu. With what appeared to be a lot of great flavors to choose from I went with the traditional approach and got the standard Buffalo sauce as my app. I don't know what they are feeding their chickens in McAlester but these great big party size wings made their way to the table with an excellent buttery rich buffalo coating on them and they were really good. Now I'm not going to sell you on the best ever, like I said I've had tons of wings over the year and that's always a tough call. Plus I plan on saving the best part for last. The Jerk Chicken Sandwich This thing kicked ass, a perfectly fried chicken breast on a house made bun perfectly accompanied by a pickled coleslaw and mango habanero jelly. This place really caught me off guard and I highly recommend giving it a shot! I know I will be and I will be taking the next recommendation from the staff. That is if I can stop myself from getting that Jerk Sandwich again!

Food I had Habanero Hawaiian Pizza, and it was okay. It…read morewasn't spicy at all. Normally, I would think that there would be more flavor, but not as tasty as I thought it would be, especially if it's wood oven made pizza. Service The server is friendly with that sweet southern hospitality. She deserves 5 stars. Ambiance Music background, clean and spacious place. Sadly, I had to give 3 stars not because of the staff or the ambient, but because of the food.

A small diner by the hotels. It was pretty busy when we came for dinner and only 1 waitress…read more Food was good. I got the shrimp dinner and it was butterflied shrimp that was battered and not the frozen ones. Fries didn't look too appetizing, but they were good. I would like to come back to try their breakfast.

Amazing place! Delicious breakfast! It was busy but things moved pretty quickly. My coffee cup…read morestayed full. Will be stopping here again! We were passing through from out of town. Quick on/off Hwy 69.

Ate at Gringo's (Sinaloa Grill on the receipt) during our summer 2025 trip to the Gunnison, CO…read morearea. Montrose, CO is a kicking town - lots of traffic, people on the move, it was a pretty warm day in early July. This cafe is downtown right off the main drag with a corner location. At the time of our visit there was quite a bit of street and sidewalk renovation going on. Reviews sounded pretty good for the place, so we parked and walked on over. Greeted and told to sit anywhere. The lunch crowd was coming in and the place was starting to fill up with what looked to be workers from local businesses as well as family groups and friends meeting up. We placed our orders and sat around watching the people and talking. Husband ordered a quesadilla, and I ordered a torta. i must admit the torta was smaller than i expected and I could tell the waitress thought i'd made a mistake by not ordering more for lunch ... i agreed at first. I ate the torta, there was pico de gallo and such to go along with it. The husband passed me a slice of his quesadilla (it was good) and surprisingly it was all enough. Nice. Went to the bathroom (there's 2) and it was clean and nice sized. Paid the bill, walked on out.

DUDE!!! This place is LEGIT Mexican food. Like right off a taco truck in San Diego legit. Excellent…read morered and green sauces. We all tried something different and everything was great. By far the best I have had in a long time. It will always be our new stop on the way between Fort Smith and DFW. I don't even leave reviews on things like this but I was just super excited to finally find something worth eating in McAlester (and open on a Sunday evening no less!). PS. My son had the Al Pastor tacos and said it was the best Al Pastor he has ever had.

Beautiful place and great atmosphere. Service and knowledge is second to none. Will definitely…read morereturn.

We waited at our table 40 minutes just to get a cup of water. The menu lists cheese and meat…read moreplatter as $16.95, but we were charged $18.95. The cheese and meat platter looks like it consists of deli meat found at the local grocery store and Kraft cheeses. All of the wine tastes like juice, and the lady who was serving us had a huge attitude. She wouldn't even allow us to sit down before checking our IDs. We are well beyond 21. Don't waste your time or money. Giving it 2 stars because the tomato soup was pretty good.

Food I had pulled…read morepork, chicken, fries, and ofried okra. The chicken was dry and felt like I was chewing some beef jerky. The pulled pork was okay. Service was okay. Ambiance nice little place, old fashion looking, but it was nice.

The pulled pork tasted like a roast that had been slow cooked. It didn't have a smoke flavor to it…read moreat all! Everything else was great! Waitress was great! BUT .... They don't tell you about the upcharge for paying with a card until they print a receipt!

All meals include family stlye spaghetti, meatballs, Ravioli,salad, anti-pasta plate and garlic…read morebread! And that's just before the dinner starts! Went with the Grilled Italian Sausage because pasta on top of pasta is just wrong. Grilled perfectly with a char on the ends! Really good flavor and pairs really well with the sketti/rav mixture. Meatballs cooked right with plenty of sauce. Definite leftover but why be greedy and ask for seconds just to take it home. Single person serving was way more than enough. Then again when my waiter brings extra meatballs and ravioli I am in heaven! Thought about dessert which is a toss up between the Cannoli and the Chocolate Devine. Think perhaps the Italian Creme Cake though. Italian Creme Cake to Go

Pete's is an Oklahoma tradition. It breathes nostalgia! Anyone and everyone should know about…read morePete's. The Italian history runs deep in Krebs! It's a family style Italian restaurant with fabulous craft beer. Choc first and now owned by Prairie! For the amount of food you get, it's well worth the money in my opinion. Is it the best pasta you've ever had? Maybe not, but it's someone's tried and true family recipe passed down for generations. I love the cheese and peppers first, and the raviolis are always tasty. You will also always get excellent service and an intimate dining experience. It's definitely worth a try!

Family of six for dinner. Able to walk in without a reservation. Seated right away. Friendly…read moreatmosphere. Server came to take our drink order very quickly. We ordered beer, the cucumber jalapeño margarita and lemonade with vodka, and soda. Holy Cow don't underestimate the size of the margarita. It clearly had to be shared. And even then there was some left over. Our table ordered a couple of single orders of steak and chicken fajitas ($10) as well as the Carne Asada ($14), tacos, and guacamole. The chips and salsa tied us over until the food arrived. The chicken and the steak were cooked exactly if they needed to be for the fajitas, the carne asada was tasty and filling, and the beans and rice were delicious. It was clear that people were enjoying their meals here and when there was one mixup it was corrected very quickly. This was our second time here. If you want a place where the food is reliably tasty, the service is, and the prices are very reasonable -- this is an ideal option in McAlester.

Love it here! We always seem to get the same waiter, and he is genuinely the sweetest. He always…read morehas a smile on his face, is incredibly attentive, and is just amazing at his job. I've worked in restaurants before, and I can honestly say he's one of the best waiters I've ever had. Everyone who works here is so kind and welcoming. You can really tell they are good people. We always have such a great experience here. The foods always delicious of course as everyone knows already haha

Had a great experience at Yardbird in McAlester. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was…read moreexcellent, perfect flavor and forgot how much I like Kaiser buns. The fries were also really good, crispy and seasoned well. The owner and waitstaff were all super friendly and made the whole visit feel welcoming. It's a cool little spot with a laid-back vibe, definitely the kind of place I will return to when I come back. Oh and the records being played was a nice touch.

GET IN MY BELLY!! We made a stop in McAllister on our drive to Arkansas and wanted real food. Enter…read moreYelp peeps who led me here. We had the grilled chicken, southwest egg rolls, and a Cobb salad. the grilled chicken was the best I've had anywhere in a very long time. Service was outstanding and the vibe is amazing. You can tell it's a favorite with the locals! Thanks for a delicious pit stop!

Such a cute place! Loved all the food and product options. Everyone was so kind and helpful. We…read moregrabbed a sandwich while we were in there and it was so scrumptious! This place should be a stop while you're in Krebs!!

My family and I stopped at Lovera's 20 years ago on a road trip and I looked forward to another…read morevisit. While the meat and cheese looked delightful as ever, my happy memory was tainted by the man working behind the deli counter who, the entire 20 minutes or so that I was browsing, talked loudly, crassly, and nonstop, using the F word among other swear words. I hope the company can train workers to be aware that when customers are present, they really need to watch how they speak. I am free with cuss words myself, but never in a customer-service role and this guy was over the top. It was as though he was performing the role of asshole. I felt sorry for his coworker. Her day must be long indeed.