Chicken Express

I can honestly say, my family and I have never had a bad experience at Paw Paws! From the service…read moreto the food. This is a very nice place to go have lunch or dinner.

I genuinely cannot believe I've never written a review for Paw-Paw's Catfish House because we have…read morebeen coming here for YEARS and I love this place so much. There are restaurants you try once because they're trendy... and then there are places like Paw-Paw's -- the kind that become part of your family's story over time. From the fried deviled eggs, to the seafood platters, to the chicken tenders, to the genuinely wonderful staff, there just isn't a better spot for this kind of old-school comfort food experience. And the staff? Always SO friendly and welcoming. Every single time we come in, it feels less like "customer service" and more like old friends excited you finally stopped by so they can catch up with you awhile. That kind of warmth cannot be faked, and it makes such a difference. Now let's discuss these fried deviled eggs. Because respectfully... who allowed them to be this good? You think deviled eggs have reached their final form and then Paw-Paw's comes in like, "Hold my beer." Crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful perfection. We start most meals with them because not ordering them would simply be poor decision making at this point. I usually get the chicken tender basket and LISTEN -- these aren't sad little freezer tenders pretending to be a meal. These tenders are literally as big as my hand. Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly every time. My adult kids are obsessed with the seafood platter: three pieces of fried catfish and three jumbo fried shrimp with fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. And when I say the catfish tastes CLEAN, my fellow seafood people will understand exactly what I mean. No muddy taste, no weirdness -- just fresh, crispy, perfectly fried fish done right. And the portions? Paw-Paw did NOT come to play. Nobody is leaving hungry unless that was a personal choice. What I love most, though, is the feeling of the place. The small-town care. The heart that clearly goes into the food. The old-school comfort vibe that feels increasingly rare these days. Places like this matter. And Paw-Paw's is absolutely one of them.

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P. Terry's Burger Stand

3.8(32 reviews)

0.3 mi

We always see this restaurant when we are doing road trips, but I had never tried it before. We…read moredecided to make a run through during our holiday drive. We went through the drive-through, and it went really quickly-Despite the amount of cars that was in the drive-through. It kind of reminded me of an old timey diner... similar to In-N-Out, burger... As far as style. They have a very small menu of burgers, fries, drinks, and shakes. However, this place is nothing like In-N-Out. I'm not a fan of In-N-Out.(sorry) P. Terry's much faster and I felt like we were only in line for maybe eight minutes. The Service was very friendly and helpful with questions that we had... Since we've never been there before. The burgers were fantastic. Much better quality than any fast food restaurant. The burgers were thick , juicy, and flavorful. The buns were very soft and tasted more fresh than typical fast food, restaurants buns. They also make their own sauce, which was actually good... I usually don't like "special sauces". My daughter also got a Carmel shake, which actually tasted really good as well. We look forward to having this again on our next road trip.

Like this location but the drive-through line is VERY slow during dinner hours. They have two lanes…read morebut only use one.

P. Terry's all-natural Crispy Chicken Burger packs 31g of protein and is made without added antibiotics or growth hormones.

Hand-cut in our restaurants, P. Terry's uses special Idaho Burbank potatoes to create the perfect french fries.

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P. Terry's award-winning Veggie Burger is baked in our own ovens and never frozen.

Roadhouse

4.1(700 reviews)

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Up until arrival my fellow cohorts of like minded and able bodied individuals and me had been at…read morethe Tesla giga factory for an alarming 6 hours. Trogging through paperwork and the sloth paced management team we were looking for both a change in scenery and pace and we found it at Barstop Roadhouse. Upon entry you're greeted by the crooning of Johnny Cash and the bustling kitchen working with precision accuracy to deliver and create meals worthy of the title "best burger in Barstop county for 18 consecutive years." We sat down and within seconds a server appeared with menus and a friendly smile. We scrounged the menu looking for a burger that would appease a hunger only equal to that of a Lovecraftian god. I chose the swiss mushroom burger an exception had to be made because as you all know I am deathly afraid of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. I feared that taking these items off of the swiss mushroom burger would sully the appeal and flavor profile. Upon arrival of the burger all doubts where cast aside. THE BURGER The burger arrived bathed in a golden glow. Covered in button mushrooms and layered with delectable Swiss cheese these two ingredients elevated the burgers taste profile. The mushrooms added a deep umami flavor that was perfectly paired with the sweet tasting swiss. The buns where the ribbon in top, sweet sourdough bread conformed to the burger creating a warm pillow separating fingers and patty. To summarize this single mushroom Swiss burger turned a travesty into a celebration of life.

Very disappointed with their menu choices Not very many…read morechoices to choose from No chicken fried steak I mean this is Texas a state known for chicken fried steak No brown gravy, non mashed potatoes , their fried potatoes were French fries . and the one that lead me to give a bad review is the pricese on the menu were not very clear because the price for my 8 oz sirloin I thought was 16.95 Turned out to be 26.95 the 2 looked like a 1 and yes I was wearing my glasses so needless to say I will not be going back there again..

This is only half of their inside seating

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The place where the food coma took place.

Schlotzsky's

2.8(110 reviews)

0.3 mi

Rockstars! I had a LAST-MINUTE order for 14 sandwiches at 11:15...ugh. The manager/owner, Luke,…read morewas super accommodating and made it happen, in lightening speed!

With the disclaimer that all of the staff and the location were amazing... the owner of this place…read morecame in and was absolutely horrid. Yelling at staff, storming in and out, and yelling outside on the sidewalk as well. He was really horrible to the girl working the register and to several of the staff members in the kitchen as well. Never have I received food service that was faster, more accurate, or higher quality than at this location. My food came out perfect, the restaurant is spotlessly clean, and multiple employees checked on us throughout our lunch. The kids working this store are top-tier, and they are the reason I wanted to write this review. A job very well done - thank you! To everyone except the rampaging owner, who completely blew his top and made the whole lobby feel very awkward.

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Dugson Dogs

5.0(2 reviews)

0.8 mi

I've gotten some hot dogs from this little hot dog stand a couple times. The hot dogs are…read moredelicious, hot, and he gives you whatever condiments you want! The frito pie is delicious! He has chips and drinks too. Always super nice and friendly! Great on a Sunday afternoon while bar hopping. Lots of options, bbq chili dog, basic dog, Chicago dog, sauerkraut dog... sometimes when I take my dog for a walk downtown I stop and get us both a hot dog. The owner cuts up the hot dog for my dog. He is wonderful! Please give Dugson Dogs a try! Family friendly and great quality! Love that Bastrop has its own hot dog stand!!!

Had the Ruben hotdog today and it was delicious.read more

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

2.2(23 reviews)

1.1 mi

Went in today for their free chips and guac, great job to whoever made the guac back there it was…read moredelicious but I was really pleased on how one of the workers I think her name was Zitlaly thankfully I don't have to pronounce it lol but she was such a sweetheart.Free chips & guac you can't beat that but she did she made the whole experience a lot better and definitely made me want to return to this location.

Dont go here. This is my bowl untouched. Hella stjngy with the protein. Its a tiny scoop of chicken…read morewith a bunch of damn rice. Dont waste your time

Inside during rush hour

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Philly Cheesesteak Corner

4.5(122 reviews)

0.3 mi

I wish I could give it a 10!! Just might be the best place…read morein Bastrop to have a great meal! The food is phenomenal, the staff is exceptional, everything is always clean and you won't leave hungry! Highly recommend If you haven't tried their BLT, you should! It is the ABSOLUTE best you will ever find.

No major quibbles. If you've enjoyed the best of what the city of Philadelphia has, you already…read moreknow this isn't going to be that. It was a solid sandwich to have at lunch. Not lying special about the frozen fries they dump in oil. Not a destination, but if hungry and want a decent Philly sandwich you can have it here.

Authentic Philly combo

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Las Cocinas

4.4(210 reviews)

3.1 mi

Food, staff and atmosphere was exceptional! I highly recommend this place for your authentic…read moreMexican dine in or take-out meals!

Best Tex Mex food from a family run restaurant. We love Las Cocinas and eat there often. Everything…read moreis awesome.

Chips, salsa, and large margarita

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Frozen margarita (large)

Whataburger

2.2(108 reviews)

0.2 mi

Went thru the drive thru, ordered chicken strips, gravy, French fries, got home had a burger and…read morefries. It's not rocket science people. I'm done...no more Whataburger!

I hate giving a bad review but this has to be the worst Whataburger in the State of Texas. I have…read morebeen to many around the state and this one is subpar in comparison. Nobody should ever have to wait 20 minutes for a drink and a pie. I was unfortunately stuck in line, so I could not leave but did so when the vehicle in front of me left. I left without my small order. This franchise needs to be closed and sold to someone who understands what "fast food service" is suppose to look like.

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Chick-fil-A

3.2(93 reviews)

1.2 mi

Stopped by Chick-fil-A in Bastrop recently and had a really good experience. The restaurant was…read moreclean, well-kept, and felt welcoming. Love the cute touches like real flowers on the tables that make it feel a little less like typical fast food. Service was friendly and efficient, and the food came out hot and fresh. Waffle fries. Yum. From what I've seen and read, this location stays pretty consistent with fast service and polite staff, which matched my visit. It can get busy, but the team seems organized and keeps things moving. Overall, a solid Chick-fil-A stop if you're in Bastrop and want quick, reliable food in a clean environment... with the exception of Sundays.

Was out running errands and decided to stop for a Cobb salad. I went through the drive thru. It…read moremoved pretty fast and the attendant was outside to take the order. In a world where younger adults are getting reamed for attitude, it was refreshing to be served by someone who was polite, smiled and helped answer some questions as I do not go here very much. I got spicy chicken on my cobb salad. It was perfect for a lunch to go. I was heading to Austin, so I ate in my car. The chicken was warm, crispy and the salad items were fresh and chilled. Even the hard boild eggs looked good and didn't have that green "glow" that they get sometimes when the salad has been sitting around. Over all, a good lunch option under $10.

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Sheila H.

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1 year ago

the manager was very helpful and she made the serivce 10x better i will be back she always smiling and she always so sweet she's really fast so thank you hailey for always being awesome! read more

Betou A.

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3

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8 months ago

The food sucks, rude people and racist owner, don't give your money to this racists . read more

Nicole W.

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5 years ago

Fast, friendly, and delicious!! Best chicken in town!!

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