El Corral Mexican Restaurant

Stopped here on the way back from Dallas one Sunday and it was good!! Everyone was soo friendly!…read moreThey have decent parking but it was packed and people started parking on the side of the grass. We did the buffet and it was pretty good! My husband loved the corn bread. The dessert cake was super moist and good. The ribs were tender. Had a small town restaurant feel.

Food is always great, home cooking style. Seafood buffet on Fridays. Weekend hours vary. Staff…read morevery friendly and attentive.

Anthony's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, Texas toast & green beans. Chicken fried steak basket, onion rings, Texas toast & gravy.

Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, Texas toast & green beans. Chicken fried steak basket, onion rings, Texas toast & gravy.

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The Pharm Restaurant

4.5(210 reviews)

0.2 mi

I had the ribeye quesadilla (outstanding) the pharm special (i technically don't drink vodka) but…read moreI'm glad i ordered it... to top it all off ordered the homemade buttermilk pie it was sooo yummy in my tummy... took me back to my childhood memories... first time in town love it here

This place is always fun. Very friendly service. Some really great hometown cooking. I recommend…read morethe ribeye sandwich or chicken fried steak. MmmmmmMMM!! always good. When you walk in it's definitely going to give you that country style old school hunters cabin or granddaddy home feel. They mostly have that good ol Texas country music playing. It's a great feeling while you eat really. Only reason it gets 4 stars is because of the Margaritas. Only 2 flavor options and not the best tasting ones in town. Would I recommend this place? YES! of course I would. I recommend The Pharm any day of the week.

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Halfway Bar & Grill

4.0(29 reviews)

1.3 mi

BEST MARGARITAS IN TOWN! If you want a rita...This is where it's at in this small town…read more Presentation is beautiful, STRONG, some nice "rim jobs" along the glass and with some friendly service behind the bar. The food here is always good. Really large menu, great portions and some awesome wings. There is a couple pool tables in back if your down to play and vibe it out. Karaoke on Friday nights is always a good time to go if your feeling a lil rowdy. And I have met and made some new friends along the way at this lil diamond in the ruff. Halfway Bar & Grill will always be a spot to be in Buffalo Tx.

Always wondered if there was a place to stop and eat from Houston to Dallas and stumbled on this…read moreplace when I did a search on our way. Decent food and drink. Good Service. More Mexican than American when it comes to the menu. Served its purpose in a pinch!

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The Coffee Nook

4.8(19 reviews)

0.5 mi

A cute little coffee shop in downtown Buffalo. The Baristas were friendly and helpful with their…read morerecommendations

Such a great little spot and I'm so glad I stopped in. As a sales rep with a pretty large…read moreterritory, you sometimes need a place to recharge, make some calls and then get back on the road. I actually had a sandwich and a blueberry cream cheese muffin for desert. Very tasty. I look forward to swinging in more often in the future.

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Mickey's Pizza

4.6(65 reviews)

0.5 mi

10 piece buffalo wings excellent it's been a very long time since i had good tasting wings I'm glad…read morei took a break from the city like to come to mickeys... the wings tasted exactly like chicken OMG (real chicken)

Cute eclectic pizza joint where everything is made from scratch from the ranch dressing to the…read morewings & even the sauce. Pizza is excellent as well loaded with good quality cheese & toppings! Service has been good all 3 x's & they have 3 tv's put up with simple old school pizza joint decor, We shall become regulars considering it's right up the road. Nice little gem in Buffalo TX.

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10" Veggie

Rancho Viejo No 2

3.7(59 reviews)

1.1 mi

We love this Mexican restaurant. The food is delicious and the drinks are the best around!!read more

I had the pork chop very flavorful most definitely would order again... the rice and beans along…read morewith the tortilla brought it all together

Small margarita. Really good

Enchiladas dinner. Two beef and one cheese. Very good!

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Delicious salsa!!

Subway Restaurants

5.0(1 review)

0.7 mi

Great stop on the way to Houston. The bathrooms were okay, I had to share the stall with a dead…read morecockroach but hey, at least it was dead. We decided to eat Subway (you can get a burger, burrito or ice cream). The attendants were fast & friendly. Our sandwiches tasted good & fresh.

From the owner: Making change for good. We're taking a fresh look at how we make an impact on the world around us…read more It's our responsibility, and we aspire to do better every day. We want everyone to have access to better-for-you options and nutritious food. So innovations, quality control, and transparency are on the menu. Subway® restaurants are owned and operated by your neighbors. We support our communities and lend a hand when one is needed.

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Pizza Hut

2.4(14 reviews)

0.8 mi

Traveling so needed something fast…read more.. Came around lunch so there was a buffet going. Let me tell you I am not a fan of anywhere where the food just sits out for an undetermined amount of time. In a small town how fast do you think this buffet turns? When we got there the buffet was full... we needed to be fast so we did the buffet... The pizza had obviously been there for a while! The bread sticks were so hard a jackhammer couldn't have broken them. The pizza was hard and only slightly edible. However while we were trying to figure out what we were going to eat... they brought out 3 fresh pizzas. A neat lovers, a pepperoni, and a cheese... basically just for us. The bathrooms were a disaster! Basically unusable... terribly nasty! The food ended up being ok... there basically was no service at all... but the price was cheap... 7$ per adult and 3 per child. Bringing out those fresh pizzas save the review for them for sure. Or it was looking like one star only!

We stopped here on the way to Houston from Dallas with a group of about 30 people. The staff did a…read moregreat job with the food and service! They were all very friendly

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McDonald's

2.5(40 reviews)

1.1 mi

I went after a game to buffalo Mcdonald and my Meal deal didn't come with fries or nuggetsread more

This was THE WORST customer service experience I've ever had at a McDonald's…read more I ordered something incredibly simple: a Daily Double meal. Somehow, even that seemed to be a challenge. I waited patiently while I watched multiple orders come out for people who had ordered after me. I didn't complain because I assumed maybe they were waiting on fresh nuggets, fries, or something else to complete my order. After about 15 minutes, I finally went back to the counter to ask about it. The manager proceeded to look through the orders and bags sitting on the table and then told me, "We didn't call your number?" I explained that I had been there the entire time and that my number was NEVER called. Not once did she apologize, acknowledge the inconvenience, or offer to fix the situation. There was absolutely no sense of urgency or concern about the fact that I had been waiting for an order that apparently had been overlooked. At that point, I simply asked for a refund. Of course, the charge comes out of my account immediately, but the refund takes 2-3 days to go back onto my card. Between the ridiculously long wait, the lack of communication, and the complete lack of customer service from the staff and manager, this was an absolutely unacceptable experience. "

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A really depressing soft serve.

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Katherine Y.

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9 years ago

My favorite Mexican restaurant! I havent had one dish here I didn't like. The only thing I haven't tried is the Menudo. Sorry, I won't! The staff is so friendly and down to earth. read more

Blayne D.

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7 years ago

This place is the best Mexican place you can eat at. Raises little Mexico this place is the bomb

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