Railway Express Diner is one of those dinning experiences you don't know you missed until you've…read moreeaten there. Located in the city of Belton, in what looks like an old train station. The ambiance is definitely retro rail station, the service is on point and it definitely appears to be family owned and operated. We always make it one of our stops if we're being treated at the BSW Temple Eye Center. Check the wall for any specials that are available. We've had the fried catfish (delicious) and made to order. Depot Burger, comes with an onion ring and a big knife done the center. My wife loves the chicken strips and a side salad. She'll usually cut them up and make a chicken salad. The portions are generous and the food is always fresh. I'll try more items on the menu as we visit more often. So stop by and experience the wonders of the city of Belton. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

Amazingly good traditional diner meal, served with generous portions and friendly service. Nice…read morevintage interior, as in a real train station from the days when people still traveled by train. We had our first visit about two weeks ago, and had a hankering for a good solid country diner meal. Our previous visit had given us a look at the menu, and we actually had preplanned what we were going to get! I got the chicken fried steak, and the Hop Queen got her catfish (craving) meal. She ordered their loaded fries, to try out and have some to take home (for later). I'm thinking she has hobbit blood, and was planning for "second lunch". There was a fair amount of trade going on, and the single server was keeping up with it all with a smile. Checked on us throughout the meal, and kept the drinks filled. Their sweet tea is especially good, much appreciated for Texas tastes in the summer. All of the food was exceptionally tasty, and made fresh - also, no long wait to come out. They also have some tempting dessert items on the board, but frankly we were too stuffed to even consider it. A great option for a meal while in town!

Tim and Maria are just great people! Food is good service…read moreis all was great. This is my grandson's favorite place when they come and visit! It pancakes for one, and Chicken and waffles for the other

I've been to Maria's twice now, and the pictures are a mix from both visits (and yes, I absolutely…read morestarted eating before taking a picture -- it happens ). My godson ordered a breakfast sandwich, but just a heads-up: you build it yourself. Not a dealbreaker, but that's why it looks like somebody already went in on it in the photo. My cousin had the banana French toast, which looked so good that I came back and ordered French toast for myself the second time. And let me say this: the French toast is made in-house and it is SO freakin' good. Like, the bread itself is made in-house. Soft, thick, lightly sweet -- absolutely my favorite thing here. That alone could get its own fan club. The potatoes are solid too, especially if you get peppers and onions added like my cousin did -- definitely levels it up. The only thing to note is that a lot of dishes don't come with sides automatically. If you want eggs, bacon, etc., you'll have to add them separately. Not a bad thing, just something to know so you're not surprised. Overall, the food is good, the homemade French toast is elite, and I'd go back again for breakfast without hesitation.

I visited awhile back with my girlfriend, unfortunately I didn't get the servers name or any…read morepictures. The place is in a bit of an awkward location but we decided to go ahead and check it out and it exceeded our expectations. Once we got inside the building was packed but we were immediately seated and taken care of with drinks. We both got their freshly squeezed orange juice which was perfect in the morning. She got the buttermilk pancakes with an egg and bacon, I ordered the french toast with an egg and sausage. The portions were very good and I think they have the best French toast I have eaten from a cafe. We will definitely return when we are in Town, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

If you liked the food your grandmother served, you will love Papa's. It is traditional Southern…read moreHome Style cooking. Nothing fancy but just plain damn good food. You will need a "go home box" as the portions are large.

Great food, excellent service and good prices! We ate the double meat burger, chicken fried…read morechicken, onion rings and they were delicious! Server was very friendly. She checked on us and refilled our drinks frequently. We will be back!

Stopped in for lunch only Wednesday the place was starting to get busy as the regulars were…read morestarting to come in. Ordered the Double Meat Cheese Burger with Fries. I had lettuce and mustard and pickle in the burger. The burger arrives all wrapped up and piping hot had to use some napkins to unwrap it and not burn my fingers. Burger was excellent and cooked correctly and you could still see the steam coming off the sandwich as I was eating it great burger highly recommend these burgers. Fries were as ordered with no salt. Had unsweetened tea and it comes in a very large container. They have other selections on the menu but was looking for a burger. They also have a salad bar that you make your own salad. Great change of pace than the franchise burger joints. Thank you and keep up the great as t work.

Chupacabra has become our go-to spot when we want a date night without leaving Salado. It's not as…read morefancy as some of the other places around town, but that's also part of what we like about it. You can count on reliable service, good fried food, and a huge selection of beers. The beer rotation changes pretty often, which is probably a big plus for people who like trying something new every time. I'm more of a creature of habit, so I actually wish there was a little more consistency. I enjoy a good cider, and those seem to rotate quite a bit, so I never really know what will be available when we go. The bartenders are pretty laid back and usually let you do your thing, but once you get them talking, they're genuinely nice people. Overall, Chupacabra isn't trying to be a fancy date-night destination, and that's why we like it. Good food, lots of beer choices, a relaxed atmosphere, and a dependable place for us to get out for the evening without having to leave town.

Zero of 5 stars. Walked in, bit very welcoming, staff walked around and said nothing. Wife had to…read morefinally ask someone at the bar and was told we had to go 2 doors down and bring our food back there to eat. Do NOT recommend.

09-03-26 Bills Grill…read more Brought my daughter to try out this amazing place. Great food and excellent service! The staff are awesome. Today we had the Supreme Fritos pie! Love their chili. It was delicious. The photo doesn't show its greatness! We shared it and loved the crunch and flavor. We also had the Steak Fingers, cheese Burger, and Fried Catfish! All great. Served hot and fresh. ---------------------------------- 08-21-26 Bills Grill Had a great meal at Bill's Grill today. The food was fresh, hot, and cooked perfectly. We had the bacon cheeseburger with crispy fries, Catfish with hush puppies and Fries, Catfish was moist and flavorful. A must try! Chili cheese fries, and a side salad. The Chili Cheese Fries were rated among my top favorites! Everything tasted homemade and the portions were generous. Service was friendly and made us feel right at home. If you're looking for good old-fashioned comfort food in a relaxed spot, Bill's Grill is definitely worth it." We will be back!

Bill's Grill is a hidden gem right across from the VA hospital. We were hankering for a good burger…read moreafter my husband's appointment and they did not disappoint. Even our toddler's chicken nuggets were phenomenal. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. The ranch was definitely homemade and went perfectly with their onion rings. If you've ever been to a traditional diner then you can imagine sitting at Bill's Grill. They immediately brought us a high chair for our little man and they were so sweet to him. One of the other waitresses even brought him over a little toy flashlight, which he was over the moon for. Irene took wonderful care of us. She was sweet, kind, and quick. She made sure we had everything we needed and even brought us to go drinks. We will absolutely be back. Oh, and even the bathrooms were nice and clean!

Sometimes missed opportunities are a blessing that lead to other Blessings, which is exactly how I…read morefound out about Blessings Restaurant and Bakery. You see I meant to stop in Waco for breakfast on my way from Dallas to Austin. But wouldn't you know I missed my exit in Waco and rather than backtrack I decided to ask Gemini for some suggestions for great breakfast places in Temple and up came Blessings! Walking in, it does not present at your typical restaurant. This place kind of has a down home feel to it. You might say as they do, its "faith-infused"! My breakfast sandwich was delicious as was my pancake and my cinnamon roll! Yes, I took in more than my daily calorie count in one meal, but that's on me! But what I blame them for is making everything so darn good I could not stop eating!

Stopped by for breakfast before grocery shopping. Nice little place, good Christian vibe while you…read moreare eating inside. Amazing the even have a prayer wall so you can leave request and you can also take one and pray for someone. I had the breakfast plate, 2 eggs,2 sausage, 2 bacon and toast. My wife had the grits and bacon on the side which they cooked crispy just the way she likes it. They did a wonderful job but most of all they made decaf coffee for my wife. A lot of restaurants are not making drip decaf coffee anymore it seems. Just loved the atmosphere in this restaurant two other people working on their laptops in a very quiet setting Keep up the great work. May the Lord bless your business

Food was great and reasonably priced. Their chicken fried steak was so tender. Have also had the…read morefried catfish and it was excellent. Pleasurable dining experience for a small place.

Great service, good food. Burger and tots very good, salad was just ok. A home cooking place that…read moreshould be on your list.