The bar was decorated very well for Christmas and the cocktails reflected the season. I tried two…read moreof the holiday cocktails and they were spectacular as always, fresh and zippy! We always order a snack to have at the bar and perhaps an entree to share in the room later on but this time we decided to order the Rebellion Nachos that included Nacho Mama's Chile Con Carne or Grilled Chicken, refried black beans, jalapeños, queso, pico, guacamole, lime crema, cotija cheese, and serrano salsa. They offer a substitition of Akaushi Tenderloin for +$5. We chose the chile con carne and asked them to keep the chips in a separate container so we could use the toppings as a delicious dip. It was so much easier to enjoy in the room later and the chips did not get soggy. Anyway, that is our pro tip! The nachos were spicy and delicious. I would definitely order those again. I may have to add that special tenderloin for an extra treat. Valerie was our server and she was a breath of fresh air and was very attentive and friendly.

Nine flags is the bar at the Fredonia hotel. They have a bunch of local beers and make excellent…read morecocktails. The interior is cozy and inviting and staff is super friendly. You can enjoy your drinks on the patio by the pool too!

Food was not very flavorful compared to what I am used to with Tex-Mex. Service was fair, not…read moreexcellent. Menu is huge, but that might not be a plus as it's a lot for a kitchen to contend with. Ambience is cool. A historic downtown building.

Today was our first time trying Papi's and WOW. The service was unbelievably great. We received our…read morefood in record time and it was piping hot. We must have just beat the lunch crowd because it started filling up fast as we were leaving. My only complaint is that the queso was pretty watery and thin, but everything else was great. We had the mixed grill, beef fajita chimichanga, and the grande with cheese enchiladas. Will definitely be back!

Food was wonderful. Service was adequate. Floor needed to be swept. I will go back because the food…read morewas very good and authentic

What a cool place! Very chill!…read more Service was great! Coffee was great! Drinks were great!! NAC needs more places like this!!!

Good good good prices very good customer service. Just a real neat place to visit…read more Great menu choices.

The service was great. It is a nice family run restaurant. The food was delicious. The Poblano…read moreChicken burrito was amazing-pictured. The dirty Reuben was tasty as well.

If qualifying as a speakeasy means you're hidden and hard to find then this is truly a speakeasy!…read moreThe only down side is that with the downtown revitalization there's some trash cans overflowing in the back. So enter through Heritage East Culture at ETX. Give them the password if they ask (see social media). Cozy small speakeasy. My wife ordered some kind of S'more marshmallow Old Fashioned and I had a wonderful drink as well. Worth the treat.

so. much. fun! -- I was in Tyler for work and wanted to see what the area had to offer. I stumbled…read moreup in this speakeasy + the locals were so fun and friendly, we ended up chatting for hours! drinks were okay -- for an east texas speakeasy, I expected them to be stronger. I felt like I stepped into a country social club when I entered-- in a good way! The atmosphere was inviting and social, which I loved. I ordered the frog lets and omg! I planned to have some left over to take togo but they weee just too good, I finished them! If work ever brings me back to tyler, I know where to go for a good time.

South First Bar & Grill is a local favorite in downtown Lufkin. This fits the local small-town…read moreneighborhood bar to a T with the tables surrounded by all the tvs and a bar area with a stage next to it to boot. The bartenders and servers know all the locals which is evident every time me and my coworkers stop in here for happy hours or for dinner. They still give us the attention we need for drink refills and food orders. For drinks, it's mainly beer although they have hard liquor available here. I always stick with Miller Lite since it's cheap and they bring it out quick. As for food, it's mainly burgers and bar eats. The appetizers such as the wings, chips n queso, fried jalapenos, and pretzel bites w/ beer cheese are our favorites. Meanwhile, they do good burgers here which are a favorite amongst the team. Each day will have food specials such as half priced appetizers and $1 wings. Check the menu out for the full details. It's a great place to watch sports and grab drinks/eats or catch live music if it's available. This is part of our rotation whenever we're in Lufkin.

It's our favorite place to hang out with friends and listen to live music. Best wings in town and…read moredrink prices are great.

The service was great, very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is also nice. They played some…read moregood music and the place is clean. We did have a hair in our chips, but I'm not overly concerned about that (it happens at my kitchen too, lol). The food was good, but not great. The price is definitely high for the portion. My plate was $15, but shouldn't have been more than $11. I may go back for a breakfast burrito or something sometime. I won't be back for lunch or dinner.

Very good authentic Mexican food Breakfast is the best…read more Also like enchiladas. Free chips & salsa. Good service

Stopped for dinner while traveling…read more I had the grilled shrimp with baked sweet potato and grilled green beans My company all chose steaks They were all happy as well. Great service NOT Brittany was a Great server!!!!! We would return

Services, best steak in Longview, fun crowd, live music and have always loved the easy going…read moreatmosphere

Wow this place surprised me. This is an Asian fusion restaurant with an excellent beer selection,…read moremany from the local brewery. It was a busy and a little loud Friday night so we sat at the bar. The bartenders were so friendly, welcoming and provided great service. The chicken lettuce wraps were so yummy and crunchy. I also had a beef bulgolgi taco on naan bread. It was a nice mixture of flavors that I really enjoyed. My friend had the chicken tandoori salad with ginger miso dressing. The salad was outstanding! The icing on the cake is that this place is super affordable!

Consistent. Flavorful. Diverse menu items. I get chicken fried rice, Brussels sprouts. They're both…read moretasty.

After dinner on The Square, we made a pit stop at Black Pearl, a small, narrow bar attached to…read moreRick's On the Square. We all ordered a drink. My friend and my girlfriend both ordered their espresso martini that my friend claimed was the best espresso martini in town, while I got the bartender's recommendation of the Animal Style, a pineapple and jalapeño infused tequila with strawberries, cardamom bitters, and a lemon peel garnish. Normally, I hate any drink that is spicy. I cannot stand a Bloody Mary because I don't believe drinks should be allowed to be spicy, but this one, for having jalapeño, is not spicy at all. If anything, it's slightly savory with its tropical flavor. The bartender was great. They have appetizers and tapas as well and as my girlfriend sat down, she really wanted just one of their fresh oysters. I ordered her just one to try and it was $4.25. They gave us the smallest one they could find. The tiniest oyster of all time. I guess size really didn't matter because according to her it was very good. I would go back and have a few more cocktails, but it is a nice place to hang out on the square on a Friday night. A good time to be had by all. RIYL: The finest, most $15ish cocktail you can find.

Dad gum, this place just grows on me. Every time I'm in Tyler I gravitate to the town square and…read morethere it is. Black Pearl, keeps calling my name. The food (oysters again) simply fresh, almost as if I were in some beachside cafe. All the oysters here are from cold water places Nova Scotia for one. A small delicacy to reward myself after a long week. Dark , cool, and welcoming, my type of place. Great company and friendly folks too. This is where we get ready to cha cha, swing, rhumba, and tango. Ran into my fellow veteran friend Al whom I met my first time here. Wonderful food, friends, and company. You'll love it too. Go !