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    Ella's Cafe

    4.6 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Southern
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Chicken fried steak with homemade mashed taters and corn.

    If you want some good ole southern cooking, this is the place to go! I had the chicken fried steak with homemade mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. The small was more than enough for me. My husband had grilled pork chops. They were thick and tender and cooked just right. We can't wait to go back for the fried catfish. Take some time and check it out. You'll be glad you did!!!

    Good eats near Mt. Calm, Texas. We enjoyed a cheeseburger, sweet potato fries and taco salad.
    Mike L.

    One of the nice places you might not consider but you'll be glad you did. Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries were great.

    $8 for a bowl of chili to go? I don't think I'm that stupid. I'll hold on to my money and they can keep their 8 oz of chili

    Chicken fried steak

    Don't let the location fool you, this place is fantastic! Heading from Dallas to Waco we decided to take the "country" route and came across this place. When we pulled in, my wife's response was, "really?" Glad we came in! Chicken fried steak and chicken finger sandwich were amazing! If in the area again, we'll definitely be back!!

    Mmmmmm, good!!!  Best catfish around!!  We eat here often and we have always had great food!!!  Nice and friendly folks, too!!

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    Always great home cooked meals and the wait staff is always friendly. The white wings are awesome.

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    Great food - home style I had the chicken fried steak and dessert. Good service well worth the stop for this Austin resident

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    4.0(281 reviews)
    21.1 mi
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    Stopped by with the hubby on the way to Dallas from Austin...I loved the Lone Star Cafe as a kid…read moreand fondly remember the jingle about Bubba. We came in about 5:45 on Tuesday before New Years, and the place was basically bare. I was concerned. Went immediately to use the restroom, which was nostalgically decorated and clean as a whistle. The waitress was at the table taking to my husband when I got done, and my tea was already there, waiting for me, when I arrived. Now...the food: I got the chicken fried steak and hubby got fried catfish. Both were so clean and fresh I thought they'd been air fried! By the time the food arrived, dinner time must've hit, because as I write this from my table, the place is absolutely packed full of patrons. I didn't take a photo of my dinner, because I was busy enjoying it. However, I was able to get a quick snapshot of the husband's fish before he downed the last few bites. Seriously, this was the best southern comfort meal we've had in quite some time. We'll DEFINITELY make this a stop when we are passing through Hillsboro in the future! Seriously. Try them. You can thank me later, and ya might even run into Bubba while you're here!

    My hubby & I stopped in by total accident on our way home to DFW, and what a happy accident it was…read more The sweet tea was perfect. If you know...you know. And, this may be one of the best fried chicken sandwich and onion rings that I've eaten. My husband 's burgers was juicy, and the jalapeño sourdough bun was legit.

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    Lone Star Cafe - Inside seating

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    Lone Star Cafe - The Cobb salad was fresh and loaded, but the turkey chunks had a more prominent smoke flavor than I was expecting.

    The Cobb salad was fresh and loaded, but the turkey chunks had a more prominent smoke flavor than I was expecting.

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    Roots Southern Table - My Mothers Gumbo

    Roots Southern Table

    4.6(647 reviews)
    78.7 miFarmer's Branch
    $$$

    We have been to Roots Southern table several time and it never disappoints. We started with their…read morevanilla old fashion which had a nice vanilla sugar rim. Smooth and refreshing. For dinner we had the fried chicken, southern greens, and hop john rice. The chicken is one of the best. I can't think of one better. They fry it in duck fat which gives it a great flavor and texture. The southern greens comes with corn bread/hush puppies for soaking up the greens liquor. The Hop John rice paired well with the chicken. This place is special.

    I'm honestly shocked it has taken me this long to leave a review. I can't say enough good things…read moreabout Roots Southern Table. This place is truly something special, from the gracious hospitality to the incredible menu. The menu delivers elevated Southern comfort food that somehow manages to feel both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. I've worked my way through almost the entire menu over multiple visits, and I can honestly say that everything is incredible. Every time I take someone new there, I tell them that there hasn't been one dish that I've ever thought "meh" about. Every dish is so flavorful and outstanding. That said, I absolutely have my go-to order: the cornbread (a must), the southern greens, and the fried chicken. The cornbread is almost like a melt in your mouth dessert, that I happily start every visit with. The greens are packed with rich, savory flavor, and I'm not kidding when I say that every time I have them, I literally dream about them for weeks after. And the duck fat fried chicken? Crispy, juicy, and hands-down some of the best I've ever had. Beyond the food, the whole experience just feels thoughtful, from the quality of ingredients to the execution of every dish. You can tell there's real intention behind everything coming out of the kitchen. If you're anywhere near Farmers Branch, this spot is worth going out of your way for. And if it's your first visit--trust me, get the cornbread, southern greens, and fried chicken. You'll be dreaming about it later.

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    Inside view of Roots Southern Table

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    Beef short ribs

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    Fixe Southern House - French Toast

    Fixe Southern House

    4.2(618 reviews)
    71.2 miTCU/West Cliff
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    FOOD INSTAGRAM: @northtx.gemz ****…read more WHAT THEY'RE KNOWN FOR: upscale southern food that has one location in Fort Worth and Austin! THE VIBE: super cute and spacious. Very upscale area so the inside is upscale PRICE: ~$70 I think WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! **** Overall Rating: 9/10 - I was surprised by how fancy this place was (it is in the Clearfork shopping area which is known as a bougie shopping center so not super surprised). - The biscuits were so so good I wish that I took a picture of them but I recommend those for sure! The fried chicken and kale salad complemented each other so well I highly recommend as well. - The deviled eggs were good but they are just basic so you can skip those (unless if you were craving it). - The pimento cheese was very good too it was packed with flavor. I wish it came with more bread but I'm assuming we could've asked for more. - A little pricier than you would think but honestly this place had so much flavor I'm not gonna continue to complain about that lol.

    The restaurant was very clean and the mood was welcoming and warm. Lighting and mixture of warm…read morewood tones and accent leather created an upscale yet homey vibe. We started with the biscuits and cinnamon roll. I would recommend both. The biscuits came with a jam, honey and whipped butter. The cinnamon roll, which may look a bit underwhelming had a such a great crispy texture on the outside while still being fluffy on the inside. The icing wasn't too sweet and complimented the roll nicely. For the table, we had the pollo frito biscuit w/duck fat potatoes, Brisket Benedict w/okra and the Fixe Breakfast entree w/maple sausage and potatoes. The pollo Frito was delicious, the chicken was seasoned well and maintained crunch even within the biscuit. Duck fat potatoes were also good but were even better after adding some salt. The brisket benny was okay, the texture of the brisket was very odd and didn't really hold up to the egg. Although the okra had a great flavor the batter was a bit too thick which made it chewy. The Fixe breakfast was great and the maple sausage was perfect. Our waitress was Adriana, she was great and very helpful. Overall we would definitely come back and look forward to trying dinner one night.

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    Morning brunch

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