So nice to stumble upon a jewel when traveling. Main Street Cafe qualifies and will delight your palate. Nothing too fancy-pantsy, just good well prepared American Style dishes. I had the fried shrimp and it was better than lots I've had at coastal restaurants. Looking around at other folk's tables (the place was full) I saw all variety of dishes snd they all looked delicious. I was sort of wishing I'd gotten the chicken fried steak until my shrimp came... big, not over breaded or over seasoned, not over cooked... delicious! A find if you are coming to Monahans. . read more

Great chicken fry steak and meatloaf. Sides are super especially the carrots only issue is they cook to damn much chicken no one wants yard bird read more

Ordered take out. Had the fried shrimp and catfish plate. It was good. Typical fried food. Loved the Cole slaw. read more

It appears that there are only 2 people running this place. Upon on entering, the place was half full which is a good sign...but all the empty tables except 1 were dirty. This is a seat yourself place, which is no problem. They saw me enter and sit down. So after 10 minutes, the lady finally came over with a menu and took my drink order. When she returned, I gave her my food order because I could tell she was very inexperienced. I ordered the catfish basket. Catfish, coleslaw, fresh cut fries and a hush puppy. Two large catfish filets ... cooked perfectly and delicious! The coleslaw was very good but the large cut pieces of cabbage made it difficult to get on a fork to eat. Fresh cut fries were good and what I would expect. The hush puppy was ok and maybe a couple of smaller ones instead of one large one would be better. The restaurant feels and looks super clean....other than all the dirty tables. I'd probably return when I'm back in the area. read more

So delicious. An unexpected stop on our travels but so worth it. Def a hidden gem. We'll be bk! Staff were excellent!! The shrimp poboy was better than NOLA, the fried pork chops with mashed potatoes & gravy & coleslaw was the best my husband ever had & my daughter loved the flatbread pizza. Topped off with peach cobbler- can you even???? read more

Food was amazing! Service was excellent! We were in and out within an hour with a party of 10. Thats unheard of. Kids loved the food too, that's always a plus for picky eaters. read more

The food is simple, but very well prepared. The staff is very friendly and efficient. It's a favorite of the locals, but welcoming to us as travelers. Highly recommended! read more

Motel Staff told us that we would like it, and they were so right. Easy access, plenty of parking, and very clean. We were worried at first as it was almost empty, but filled up quickly. Our waitress was great, friendly & constantly checked on us. The menu is simple (recent change?) Not sure as an older couple was there when we came in, but left without eating (not happy with menu). The menu had Seafood, Flatbread, and Chili. We went with Shrimp Platter & Catfish Po'boy. The platter came with fries, coleslaw, and a hushpuppy. Everything was seriously good, and had a unique flavor that separated it from your average cafe. The Shrimp were huge, and flavored just right, the hushpup had a little kick, and the slaw was as real as it gets. The Catfish Po was huge, and it really was amazing. I was impressed with the bread as it was perfect. I have had them in the French Quarter and this one rivaled any that I had. Overall, really happy that we stumbled upon this gem off of 20 in West Texas. read more

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Seat yourself place (we love those) Waitress followed shortly after we sat down! Drinks came quickly...i had the cod basket and my husband had the special chicken fried steak w/mashe potatoes and green beans...he kept talking about how good the green beans were (i didn't try them)...both were good! I was sad that their online menu is not their menu anymore...it is really condensed but the food we had was still good! read more

If you can catch them open, go! Best food in town, and the service is friendly. I never have a complaint but if I did I know they would take care of me. read more

By far the best food in Monahans. If you are looking for authentic homemade food this is the place for you. Everything that is on the menu tastes great but my personal favorite is the Cod plate. Nice and crunchy on the outside but good and flaky on the inside, coleslaw peppery and creamy, fries are perfectly made. Highly recommend! read more

second trip to this place and the beef tips and rice where great and my husband loved the catfish read more

Main Street Cafe - beef tips - Cafes Near Me - Monahans, Texas

A really unexpected gem. We saw great reviews, and the cafe didn't disappoint at all. We stayed in Monahans two night and ate here both nights. It was so good that we didn't even want to try anywhere else! read more

We are there tonight and everything was incredibly tasty. Great shrimp basket, catfish basket, and chicken fried chicken. The sides were wonderful as well. We'll go back tomorrow night. read more

Was really looking forward to trying this place but the hours were wrong online.. only open from 5-9 pm take note

Out here in West Texas finding fresh home cooked food is rare and THE MAIN STREET CAFE IS THE PLACE. I have met folks from all over who once they've been - they're back. Nothing compares unless your in Midland to the East or near Big Bend. Consistent - clean - only open 11:30-2:00 and 5:30-8:00. M-T. Fri only lunch. Sat and Sun they are open. Not sure on hours. read more

Main Street Cafe - Fresh cooked to order Gulf Shrimp and Catfish dinner and the vegetables are all fresh prepared each day along with desserts. - Cafes Near Me - Monahans, Texas

Straight up ridiculously good!!!! Stopped in on a whim and it was a great decision!!! It's like a mini cafeteria pick your entree and two sides and a roll for a set price...add a side or desert for extra. It's clean, the people are friendly and the food was fantastic. I had beef tips and rice and hubby had catfish. We had stewed green beans, creamed corn, mashed potatoes and black eyed peas as sides. They were like home cooking!! (There is a great choice of entrees and sides) The tea was great nice clear ice and clean glassware. We saved the best of last..PEACH COBBLER..so light and delicious!!! Give them a try!! Well worth the effort!!! read more

We had fried shrimp basket. Probably one of the best we've had in quite some time. The shrimp was big and well fried. The slaw was tasty too. Highly recommend read more

If you are passing through town on I-20 and looking for the best place to eat in Monahans, TX. Look no further. The food here is amazing! You get your choice of an entree, sides, dessert, ect. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose. You will have you food quickly and it won't be out of budget! You won't regret it! read more

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I happened upon this place by accident. Wasn't too sure about it but I was happily surprised when I got there. There are so many options that appear to change frequently. It's homecooking and cafeteria style where you choose your meat and sides. So fresh and tasty! I'll most certainly be back and tell others about it. read more

Oh my gosh, this place was amazing. Stopped here on a cross country road trip. Style was from scratch southern comfort food. I had the country fried steak and gravy with macncheese and mashed potatoes and i finished it all not a scrap left! My husband had the country fried chicken with black eyed peas and mashed potatoes again all was devoured! My husband and I left happy and full wishing we had something that amazing where we live in Georgia. read more

Simple, good, clean, will return! Had beef tips and rice, squash casserole, and Mac & cheese. read more

Wow!!! This place is the best food I've had in a long time. Hot, fresh, well seasoned and all unique. Fried catfish was the best I've ever had and I used to live on the Mississippi. We all swapped bites from everyone's dish and it was all equally good. If you're passing through town and you don't stop, I feel sorry for you. read more

This may in fact be the best food that I have ever eaten. You think your grandma can cook? She's got nothin on this place. I haven't tried anything here that wasn't homemade. My colleagues and I eat here regularly and no one has ever complained. If passing through the area you MUST stop and try the chicken fried steak. I wish that I could pack this restaurant up and take it home with me. read more

Amazing food! Stopped for gas if I-20, and so glad we went here for lunch. You get one main dish, two sides and one roll for $10.50. Everything was delicious and fresh. The catfish with its dipping sauce is a must have. read more

Wow. This tiny place makes you want to leave a $100 tip. Catfish, mac+cheese, pinto beans were all excellent and E loved her veggie plate. Smiles from everyone who works here, and this is literally the cleanest restaurant we've ever seen. Bravo! read more

So glad we decided to try this cafe!!!!! Heading home to CA, we came across the good reviews, and they were right! This place is AMAZING! The food is the best! Home cooked meal at its finest. Our family of 5 had a little bit of everything, and it's ALL good! I had the fried catfish, with their sauce , was the best I've ever had. And their menu is a perfect balance of variety of foods. You won't be disappointed if you give this place a visit, cause it's DELICIOUS! And the customer service was great. read more

Was quite surprised by this place. Don't let the modest appearance fool you - you should eat here. I had the chicken fried steak and it was great. My daughter had the chicken fried chicken and it was great. While somewhat unconventional the service came with a smile. It's a little pricey - but in a town this size it won't matter when you've enjoyed it as much as we did. Chow down! read more

Very nice people with great service. We got our food quick. The meatloaf creamed corn and Mac and cheese we all good. The resturant doesn't look like much but over all was good. read more

Main Street Cafe - 1st plate Meat loaf plate with Mac and cheese plus creamed corn. 2nd plate Beef tips with some green stuff and asked sweet potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Monahans, Texas

Very good southern style food. Set up like a one trip buffet. Fried foods are cooked to order. Sunday lunch was 9.95 plus drink

I've eaten at all the restaurants in monahans and this is the best one period. Had beef tips and rice and it was delicious.

We were visiting from out of town for a week. We ate so much Mexican food that we needed a break with something a little different. Main Street Cafe was a perfect taste of down home Southern cookin'. Try the catfish and black eyed peas! read more