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    Hard Country Cafe

    3.3 (18 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Smothered Chicken Breasts with Onion and Mushrooms
    Carolyn C.

    3.5 Stars - We stopped to get a bite on our drive from NOLA to H-Town because there was a horrific traffic jam on I-10 due to accidents and construction. The staff is warm, friendly and accommodating, and the food is decent. We had the Grilled Chicken and the Taco Salad, both of which were well seasoned and plentiful. Located in the Longhorn Complex, which includes the cafe, a casino, motel, gas station and convenience store.

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    9 months ago

    I've been here an hour and I still don't have food they are out of 2 different things we tried to order

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    Great food, great service. Don't let the truck stop turn you away. Went here twice enjoyed both times.

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    9 years ago

    Ok it's not that great meals but the cheese fries (appetizer) are simple but good! Sweet waitress and fun environment.

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    Jenn’s Southern Kitchen - Pork Chop plate with a scoop out of the mashed potatoes

    Jenn’s Southern Kitchen

    4.3(21 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Jenn's is a no frills cafe attached to a no frills "casino" (converted warehouse with poker…read moremachines) There is no ambiance. Take out is encouraged. I grabbed a couple of piping hot crawfish pies, not because I like crawfish pie, but because I would love to find one that was as good as it sounds. The search continues. While the pie crust was superb, and price was very reasonable, filling was skimpy. Given that I'm not a huge fan of crawfish, perhaps the hint of filling was better.

    I gave this little hole in the wall place 5 starts because of the amazing food & service. It…read moredoesn't look like much when you walk in but get ready for a delicious meal and wonderful service. This place has been here for a while and they just want to serve a good meal with no frills. They'll promptly greet you when you walk in the door. Take a seat and make your pick off the menu. We opted to share the chicken fried steak with mash potatoes & green beans. Portions were plentiful and they were kind enough to split the portions in the kitchen before serving so we each got our own plate full of deliciousness. These are real homemade sides, nothing out of a can! The green beans were soft and flavorful and the mashed taters were fluffy and thick that would stick to the ceiling if you tossed them up! Lol! Try the cracklins! OMG! Fresh made to order! Buy by the lb of specific dollar amount. Overall a delicious food experience. We will definitely be stopping in again when in the area. Don't be put off by the location (it's next to a small casino), you'll be glad you stopped in!

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    Real Southern Cooking

    4.9(14 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    "I need to eat here some time." I kept saying that every time I crossed the railroad track on the…read moreway to the government offices. Real Southern Cooking appeared to be the tiny self-proprietor choke-and-puke that I love. Well, I tried it today. The Hunny and I have been married for 21 years, and between all of the choices, this is the one where we went for our anniversary. Real Southern Cooking looks more cafe than restaurant. Not fancy at all, just a few tables in a small area. The entire menu fits on two 8.5x11 pieces of paper on the wall. It appeals to those who say "I just want good food at a low price" - um, like me. It felt down home, too. We were surprised to see a Hispanic mama & her son behind the counter; service with a smile. The black man I expected in the back was seated at a table, finishing his lunch, and he was not only informative about the spice on everything, but friendly after witnessing us praying before eating. Some utility workers came in too, "I wish I could order everything!" It appears to be a place with a daily clientele. We both had chicken: the Hunny, chicken spaghetti, me, fried chicken. She liked hers, but found it a little spicy, like the chef included Rotel Tomatoes in the sauce. I had three small pieces, and it reminded me of extra-crunchy skin at places like Krispy Krunchy Chicken. The meat was tender and not too hot. 2 sides are included, and the amount of red beans & rice I got was larger than a mere side. Real Southern Cooking is indeed one of those places that fits the Southern diner stereotype, including the good food at a low price. Not totally Texas, but totally Southern. If you're traveling on I-10, it is located downtown, a few miles off the freeway. A few more items on the menu would take it up to 5-star territory; as you see, many Yelpers have it there now. Enjoy it now, ya hear?

    The food was outstanding! The staff was very friendly! Felt like a home cooked meal! This is my…read morenew spot on the road!!

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