What a yummy place to eat! The chicken fried steak was so tender you could cut it with a fork! The…read morefried okra was crunchy & cooked just right. Hubby's hamburger steak & real tater mashed potatoes w/gravy was so big you better come hungry!! We will have leftovers for days! They also serve chili beans, pinto beans & bluebell ice cream. Our great waitress was JoJo! Ask for her or Karen either one!

In a plaza, with a old vibe or dusty decor and not overly friendly staff. I did get a veggies…read moreplate, with cold soggy okra, nasty cabbage in grease, luke warm mashed potatoes a d very good coleslaw slaw. There is so much better out in the area at better price points.

Edgar took care of me and my friends Friday afternoon and gave us exceptional service! He was super…read morefriendly, attentive, and gave us some great recommendations. He made sure we had everything we needed and really made our experience that much better. We'll definitely be back and asking for Edgar again!

We had an impromptu Saturday birthday luncheon here for 17 people ranging in age from 9 to 90. And…read morewow, they rose to the challenge! They found seating for our large group, and we had one of the most attentive, personable, and organized servers I've ever experienced. I wish I had gotten his name because he deserves all the recognition. We had four generations of family represented, and somehow he kept everyone's drink orders, straight, even the refills. He made sure every order was correct despite special requests and substitutions. He timed the appetizers and entrées perfectly, so no one was awkwardly waiting for their food, and he split all of our checks quickly and accurately. On top of all that, he managed to make friendly conversation and kept everyone in a celebratory mood the entire time. He was genuinely impressive. The food was just as enjoyable, the menu offered a variety so everyone found something they were excited to order. I had the cedar planked salmon with the most delicious bourbon glaze. We also shared the deviled eggs and the chips and dip which were both good. Even the chicken tenders got rave reviews from the young ones. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate PawPaws 90th birthday. Great food, exceptional service, and a wonderful experience for the entire family.

Great atmosphere, pleasant staff, delicious food, and reasonable prices. A gem in Overton…read more The chips were fresh and tasted fried in the restaurant. The regular salsa did not hit the spot, but mix it with some of the hot salsa they bring on request (fresh tasting red tomato, with cilantro, garlic, salt, and probably some jalapeño) and the chips and salsa are a real winner! Our waitress asked if we wanted our combos "as featured" on the menu; which means they are more than willing to make things the way you want them. I'll be back, experiment, and figure out my favorite. $3 for iced tea was the only sour note and seems excessive. But, they clearly brew it fresh so, okay. Restaurant was very clean. Parking is plentiful. There are non-Mexican food options.

Food is ok. Although I felt as though I was eating in my garage. Service was excellent and quick…read more Staff is very nice and place is very clean.

We were in Tyler and were in the mood for Mexican on a Saturday so the wife found this place and it…read morewas a hit! The restaurant is modern, clean, upscale, and very attractive inside. Ample parking. We were served complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were light and not greasy. The salsa was a different color, almost burnt orange instead of red, but it was tasty and had a kick. I ordered the pollo asado and it was excellent. The chicken breast had a nice char and grill marks. To be honest it was a bit overdone but the salsa verde on top made it moist. It came with excellent rice and beans. There were grilled onions and peppers and along with tortillas, made a nice taco. The wife had the chicken tacos and really liked them. The chicken was flavorful and the tacos very tasty. Our server, Martin, was very friendly and engaging. We enjoyed talking with him. He is a very nice person. When we return, we hope to get him again. Overall, this a gem in the seemingly middle of nowhere. Next time we are nowhere, we will return.

Food is great, ambiance is great, service can be great or just ok depending on who you get. The bar…read moreis better service than the dining room for sure. I would give this place 5 stars except for the FACY this place is like a FREEZER ALL the time. We were in the other day and so many people were complaining about how darn cold it was, no manager on duty to make it warmer. Bring a sweater, coat etc otherwise you will be miserable. I don't understand restaurants wasting so much money on AC and making people uncomfortable. All of our family and friends agree. One other thing...it's 2026 and the chips should be gluten free and they are not. I cannot eat gluten like so many others so making this change would be nice.

Just exactly what can one say about a perfect meal?…read more First off, I'm ashamed I can't remember the name of this drink. It's a variation of an Old Fashioned. Bunny's "God of Fire." Sorry, had stop right there and look it up. It's double smoked Ironroot Prometheus bourbon, angostura & walnut bitters, and a toasted marshmallow. I don't know who thought this up, but I want to kiss them. It's a little smoky and a little sweet, but subtle. And the longer it sits, it gets almost a little creamy. Especially nibbling on the toasted marshmallow before and after. I tried both. Sublime, a little surreal. I feel like I need a long night drinking just these in slow deliberation. That might be a good hot summer night activity. The deviled eggs? Honestly, and maybe I should be ashamed of this, I can't remember if I've ever had deviled eggs with ham in the mix. Or for that matter, with Texas caviar. Like, what even have I been doing with my life? The Wagyu Tartare came with house okra relish on the corner of the plate, drops of fried egg mayo, these little tiny blue flowers called Borage blossoms, that I, a grown ass man, somehow much closer to 50 than I ever planned on, just got fucking giddy about. But, I tell you what, don't you dare scoop some of that Rosewood Ranch beef tartare onto one of those in house made sumac dusted kettle chips with a dab of that okra relish, take a bite, nibble that toasted marshmallow, and then sipped the Bunny's God Of Fire, and then tell me you didn't step thru a motherfuckin' looking glass of some kind. Softly surreal. Comforting. Sublime. Also, just FYI, you don't really appreciate the okra relish until you try it by itself. There is a crispness to it that is almost etheral. And then you feel like you understand the sensory play of texture and taste a little better. My entree was the 14oz Texas Akausi strip, with the hand cut fries, and horseradish mayo. Seasoned with high quality fine French sea salt and black pepper, pan seared in Wagyu tallow and basted with thyme, smashed garlic clove, and butter, before finishing in the oven and sitting in a container of melted Waygu tallow before resting on the cutting board and being sliced. Read that again, slowly. It sounds like a night in bed with Jane Mansfield. I don't know how else to describe. Why yes, the fries are amazing. Of course they are. Everything is amazing here. I feel silly, like I'm just on here hyping one of my favorite people and food spots, but Oh My God, have you even been here? Everything is great. But if I'm being honest. For true true. That softly medium rare Akausi with a dab of that horseradish mayo, another sip of Bunny's Fire Of God. It's a sensuous experience. For dessert, I got the chocolate mousse, and the homie got the First Amendment Lemon Pound Cake, which Lance McWhorter came up with in honor of Afroman winning his case against "The Man." As if I needed anymore reason to love him. The chocolate mousse, I'm afraid I could eat this by the tub. Like, I brought home half my steak and fries I was so full. Wouldn't have even thought about dessert had I been anywhere else. I damn near licked the bowl clean at the table like a dog. Just embarrassing. That glob of white stuff, are super cheesy grits. I'll post some pics of food we got to see as it was prepared later, but, I will say, yes, it was delicious. Especially on the fries. Honestly, I think I can make a meal of the eggs and tartare alone. And Bunny's Fire Of God. Absolutely stellar meal. But more than that. It's an experience. One I highly recommend. I'd give it a scale rating, but there's no scale for this. Not in these parts. This place is in a class all it's own. It's another beautiful day, East Texas. I hope you're enjoying it. #ztfu #sabaileyproject #iloveyouetx #writerfoodiegunguy #foodiesofetx #hippiebarbarian #foodiesofdallas #foodiesofig #easttexas #tylertx

The food may be the selling point, but the service and attitude left a lot to be desired. I never…read moreread restaurant reviews before I've had the opportunity to dine there. I like to have an open mind and for my own opinion on what I've experienced. Unfortunately, my experience here was overshadowed (seems like many other customers have had the same problems) by poor service, loud music, and an owner (just reading his replies on yelp tells a lot about his character) who cames across as rude, dismissive, and very assumptive. Instead of making customers feel welcome, the interaction felt more like we were an inconvenience. Good customer service should be part of the experience, regardless of how well-known the restaurant or owner thinks they are. And apparently, the owner's biggest flex is having appeared on Food Network's Chopped. That accomplishment gets mentioned enough that you would think it was the restaurant's entire identity. From what I understand, he made it to the finale but finished second. Whatever the exact spin, being on Chopped shouldn't be an excuse for treating customers poorly. A restaurant should create an atmosphere where people can actually enjoy their meal and talk without having to compete with the speakers. At the end of the day, bragging rights and television appearances don't replace good service, respect, and hospitality. I came in expecting a good dining experience and left feeling like the attitude was more memorable than the food.

A must try place. Cold beer and great food. I ordered the seafood soup and it was amazingread more

The prices here are great!! It's liking eating somewhere pre-Covid. We had the cheese enchiladas…read morewith tomatillo sauce. They were really fantastic. Great flavor. Chips were non greasy and I appreciated that they came with extra sauce. At first I wasn't too impressed with the margaritas but they were actually strong! Our server was sweet and efficient. I also enjoyed the Mexican music that fills the place. Glad we stopped by on our drive to Tyler Sate Park.

My visit to El Norteno was great! I was immediately greeted when I walked through the door. The…read morerestaurant had a positive atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and happily answered any questions. My food was delicious. I highly recommend El Norteno!

It is painful to post a less-than-complimentary review after such a friendly welcome and good…read moreservice. The first problem was the difficulty parking in the tiny space available. And, the food! Perplexed as I am by the more favorable reviews, I must be honest. Based only on the lunch specials, we could find little to redeem in the food. Even the iced tea was undrinkable. Guacamole that looks and tastes like store-bought is unacceptable. If it can't be freshly made without any kind of creamy filler, don't bother. The refried beans were cold. The chips and taco shell were Old El Paso wannabes. The cheese enchilada was uninspired. The only redeeming item was the beef taco filling; that was well done. I'm always pulling for locally owned restaurants, but this one needs to be repurposed, sadly.

UPDATE: We just now found out they are sadly out of business! It's a shame because they were very…read moregood but I believe not managed well. The good news is it will be a Ruby's Mexican restaurant We have been here several times. First 2 times were great. After that we could never find them open. This is Tuesday at 12:25 and no one is here, says closed! This is 3 strikes they're out!

Great food and service considering they have one server and we're packed. Nice quiet place and…read moreclose to our house. We love having a Mexican place near us. We will go back