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    Dairy King

    4.7 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Irene L.

    What a truly special spot this place will have in my heart. My grandma and grandpa grew up in the area and would come here on dates, now here we are and my family still comes here (their children and now us the grand kids) My grandpa has passed and to honor him my family orders the cheeseburgers here (10/10), I recently visited and the man in front of me said I HAD to try their fish tacos, let me tell you they did not disappoint!! They are quite large and it definitely filled me up! Thank you Dairy King for being awesome!!

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    Peter C.

    Right on 181 at Industrial road in Taft Texas is an old school burger joint from a glorious time in our past. Delicious comfort food and delectable treats made by a family that appreciates quality and value. This establishment recalls a time in our past which gave birth to the original Whataburger (when it was really good) and ambitious car hops on roller skates , diners that filled you with satisfying food. Dairy King delivers fish sandwiches that rival anything you may have experienced. They don't deliver on skates but the filet is large and cooked perfectly in a lightly seasoned thin batter with just the perfect crunch, lovingly moist and delicious. I had a founder sandwich with crinkled fries .. satisfyingly delicious and filling. Look at how large the fillet was on my sandwich! Check the menu, they serve Blue Bell shakes!!

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    Moe C.

    This place is underrated. The burgers are juicy and fresh, packed with flavor. Frito pie was perfect. Corn dog perfect. Tots are crisp. Huge menu. I've heard everything was good. It don't look like much but you won't be disappointed. Take out only, best burger shack in the area hands down

    You can get pretty much any kind of fish tacos here at Dairy King.
    Laurette E.

    My youngest sister told me about this restaurant years ago. Today, as I was doing my GrubHub shift, I got a delivery in Taft. After I made my delivery, I stopped at the Dairy King on the corner of Industrial and Highway 181. I remember my sister told me the fish tacos were excellent. I ordered two flounder tacos, fried pickles and an order of Tater Kegs. Tater Kegs are, essentially, an oversized tater tot that is filled with cheese and bacon and seasonings. It is lightly dusted and deep fried. The end result is a light crispy outer layer with a rich creamy bacony center. You get 4 per order and they only have them for a limited time. We've all had fried pickles, some good, some meh and some bad. To me, a bad fried pickle is one that is overseasoned and has more batter than pickle. Dairy King makes their fried pickles out of thick, crunchy pickle slices and their batter is light with just the slightest seasoning. And now...the Flounder Tacos! Usually when I order fish tacos, I get a small tortilla, slightly bigger than the palm of my hand. It'll have a few chuncks of fish in it and some kind of foofy slaw on it. Especially, if I am ordering from some Austinized restaurant. I try to avoid those. Dairy King, on the other hand, gives you a flour tortilla with a whole filet! I ordered TWO thinking I was going to get some whimpy little scrap of a tortilla and some flakes of fish in a lot of foofy slaw! Size counts here but taste is ultimately what matters. The flounder had a clean taste to it, the breading was light and they didn't go crazy with the seasonings. You could still appreciate the flavor of the fish. There is some slaw on their fish taco but its not over done. The slaw is a cool and crisp bonus. The only thing I would do different is order the tortilla a little Charlie Brown. That's it though. Dairy King has a great product.

    Michelle H.

    DK is a little roadside drive-up burger stand featuring burgers and shakes, plus a bevy of tasty treats (hush puppies, fried zucchini, corn nuggets, snow cones, fried pickle chips, chef's salad, nachos, tacos, BBQ sandwiches, seafood and more.) Note: It's CASH ONLY, so don't roll up to DK expecting to use your big city debit card! Not a lot of parking is available and 2 picnic benches make up the outside dining experience. Eat in your car or take it on with you. Service was efficient & friendly. I had a cheeseburger, small chocolate shake and sampled the hush puppies and jalapeño poppers. Burgers are of generous size and tasty, made to order. My shake was very creamy & just chocolately enough. Overall, a great roadside burger experience at a great price.

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    Love the REDFISH Tacos!! Nice place to get a lunch at an affordable price. Large menu, Nice variety !

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    Love dairy king. It's a since family own business in a small town. The fish tacos are a must try. Awesome customer service.

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    4 years ago

    Good ass food a little expensive but it's worth it people are nice good parking space

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    5 years ago

    This place doesn't look fancy, but they make the best food! I have enjoyed anything i have gotten here. The staff is really nice also.

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    11 years ago

    Great food! Mom and pop style taco stand, homemade burgers, and seafood. Great food at unbelievable prices. Carry out only.

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    Need a Hamburger fix well this Burger will satisfy your hunger.

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    10 years ago

    I ate the double burger, its old school,& one of the best.hands down. You can call in your orders.

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    Right off the bat, I have to say, probably the best burger I've had in Port Aransas and all the…read moretrips we've made here. This is one of those places where you walk in, stand in line, place your order and go find a seat. When your order is ready, they'll bring it out to your table. Staff is very friendly and the evening we went, there were three or four young men that were taking food to the tables and clearing tables and they were all very friendly and helpful. We went on a Saturday night, and there was a good flow of people in and out the entire time we were there. We didn't have a hard time finding a table initially, but the place filled up quickly. But there are five or six other restaurants within a block to two blocks around this place, so there was a lot of foot traffic and a lot of people eating out in that area. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and I have to tell you that is one of the most amazing burgers I have had in the last few years. Amazing! The burger was cooked perfectly and had several strips of crispy bacon, melty cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato, and red onion, and the meat was seasoned perfectly. I got the fries, and they were crispy seasoned well and extremely tasty. I told my wife as we were sitting there eating that this place was definitely on our list of eating establishments the next time we were in Port A, and you can bet we will be down there for another burger.

    After searching for what felt like forever to find a highly recommended spot -- even Port A Escapes…read morelisted this place as a must‑try -- we decided to give it a shot. I've traveled all over the world and up and down the U.S. coastline, and I understand beach‑town dining can be hit or miss. But this experience left us genuinely confused about the glowing reviews. We walked into a tiny establishment where the bar was fully staffed and drinks were flowing, yet we couldn't even get served food. Alcohol seemed ready to go, but the kitchen was moving at a pace that made no sense. We were told food would take over an hour. For a place this small, that's baffling. It made me wonder if the rave reviews were written through "vacation goggles" -- sunburned, tired, or a few drinks in -- because from our sober perspective, nothing about the service or setup matched the hype. Maybe the "excellent" part of the name refers strictly to the bar, because the grill definitely felt off‑duty. We ended up leaving without ever getting food. Not the experience we were hoping for.

    Steerburger Grill & Grub - Best place in Rockport for burgers. We come here every time we are in the area!!

    Steerburger Grill & Grub

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    Wish I can give it 6 stars. SteerBurger Grill & Grub is such a hidden gem!…read more It's a food truck with an indoor dining area with AC, which honestly confused me a little at first, but ended up being a great setup. The folks working there were super friendly, and I really appreciated the hospitality. The dining area was also very clean. Now for the burger and fries: OMG, what a surprise! The burger was seriously so good. Easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. I visited close to closing time, so I was the only one there, but the place seems like it could be a really fun spot to hang out, especially with the outdoor patio seating. One small idea, if they haven't already considered it: it looks like there might be enough space for another food truck or two. An ice cream truck would be especially fun for families and could make the space even more interesting. (or beer garden for adults... hey you never know haha) Overall, great food, friendly people, and a really cool setup. Definitely a place worth checking out.

    Arrived at Steer-Burger on Wednesday,August 13, 2025 at Lunchtime! Ordered a 1/4# Steer burger,…read more$9.95 plus a Soft Drink and order of fries ($5.50). Total cost $16.73 with tax included. We have eaten here before and the Customer Service was as great as it was this day. The quality of Burger and fries not so much! My Burger was medium which was OK but it came in one big piece and one small piece. The French fries were of low quality and not one of the pieces was over 1.5 inches long! As usual we had to go to the bathroom to get paper towels as every time we have been there they appeared to be out. Very Disappointed! We don't mind paying the current market price for a very good burger but today, We would have gotten better burgers and great Fries at Whataburger! The current Steer Burger was a step above Burger King and Sonic. My qualifications as an Expert and Experienced Food and Service Critic; I have over 65 years of Management Experience. I have a College Degree with a BS in Management and have been trained in two Culinary Schools, to include on the job training at other venues. I've managed full service as well as fast food restaurants and have had my own successful Catering business. As a Culinary Trainer, I have trained personnel on how to provide superb cuisine and sales and customer service. At the age of 78, I am now retired and enjoy being on the other side of the Apron.

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    We were in town for my grandsons basketball game and we were hungry, upon searching Yelp we found…read morethis burger joint...as we drove up we were looking for a place to park but this place sits on the end of a triangular lot and next to a busy street which makes parking really awkward...as we entered we noticed that there was not much lighting in the restaurant...there was two employees, one was the cook of coarse and the other was working the register...we ordered and sat down for our food, considering we were the only ones there it took a bit to get our orders...I ordered the chicken fried chicken plate (I should have ordered a burger) and I don't like posting this but it was definitely over cooked...we also ordered a hamburger and that was pretty good burger...i'm willing to go back and have one of there bigger burgers and see if I can have a better experience here...

    Me: I think I'll have one of those mango margaritas You have on that sign there…read more Dude at counter: I know we don't have those anymore. Me: oh ok. Well then I think I'll have a Sol Dude at counter: No, I'm sorry.We don't have that either. Me: ( A little annoyed because I'm thinking.Why don't you just take that Off of your menu board then and spare everyone from all this BS ) Okay.Well let's move on to advertisers and I think I'll have the bacon wrapped Jalapeno poppers. Dude at counter: uhh no mam we don't have those either. Me : ok. Well why don't you just tell me what you do have. It will make this a whole lot easier. You cannot make this stuff up.This is a true story. I gave them 3 Stars because the food is very good. My boyfriend especially loves the buns they use for the burgers. And it's pleasant to sit outside and eat. But really if you quit selling mexican beer Or any other thing on your menu why not update the menu. And then the young man wanted to blame everything On the pandemic. Again my inner self starts talking to me thinking " You mean to tell me You quit Offering these items five Years ago and you have not updated the menu!? Finally I do recommend this place for the food alone.It's very good , but be prepared to find a lot of things that are on the menu not being available. Also I would like to add that the staff needs to be trained in customer service.

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