I was in Yoakum visiting my mother, and she picked this place to try. Honestly, the food was…read moremediocre but decent. The chicken fried steak must have been fried in the same grease as my mother's catfish. (My food had a fish taste to it.) Other than that, everything else was good. Thought the prices were a little high, but that's Bidenomics at work. Speaking of politics, I was very impressed with the restaurant's support of President Trump for President in 2024. Anyway, the service was just right. The only mix-up was not knowing to pay at the counter instead of at the table. I also enjoyed the indoor decor of the establishment. Very decorative for such a small-town business. Check Maggie's out!

Great food. Fresh and made to order. Generous portions. Mushroom and Swiss burger was excellent.read more

Update the hours so people don't waste their time in the middle of the afternoon to get there and…read moresee CLOSED.

Fantastic burgers and fries. The specials are truly good too…read more Healthy seating in a great old downtown spot that's easy to park. Stoic staff and clean bathrooms We go back often

The ambience is clearly a restaurant attached to a livestock Arena. I don't think you would…read morenecessarily aim to visit this restaurant for that reason it is however kept. The food, which in my case was a hamburger was absolutely wonderful. The french fries were equally well done. The portions are generous and given how busy the restaurant is it was very well prepared. Again, given how busy this particular restaurant is the service is amazingly efficient, and the staff is very nice. Although I would suggest it is not a place you would necessarily want to come to relative to its ambience on the other hand you would miss a wonderful meal if you did not. In my case I chose the meal over the ambience and it was well worth it and that is the reason I give it five stars.

We had occasion to have lunch in Gonzales with some family members as we all came for the Gonzales…read moreMemorial Museum. The sevice was great. The food was especially good with large portions and very reasonably priced. I understand there is a meat market next door (I assume the meat comes from there). My Philly Cheese Steak was excellent. The hamburgers are 1/2 pound (unless you want bigger) and very good. My wife had the BLT and was amazed at how much better than normal the bacon was. Our nephew, who is a big eater, couldn't even finish his chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and country gravy and said he's never had better. We all had fries and they were fresh, house-made, and delicious. None of us could finish them all. We pass through Gonzales maybe a dozen times a year and since this place is a couple of block west of where we join Hwy 90A, we've never seen it. Other reviewers mentioned that it seems to be a favorite of the locals and now it one of ours too. The tables fill the room and if there were more I'm sure they would fill them, though that might mean the fast service could suffer, so to me it's fine as is. We will return and will start planning our trips to include lunch here. They close at 2 pm so will leave home with that in mind.

Mom treated me to breakfast on my last full day of vacation. A few familiar faces upon entering the…read morecafe. I ordered two sausage patty and cheese rolls and a cinnamon roll. Absolutely delicious as I enjoyed every bite. The place was warm, friendly, and cozy. Definitely a country town eatery.

Great local spot. The chicken tenders were excellent the brisket was very tender and both beans…read morewere good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean. The place was crowded but not overly noisy

If you ever find yourself passing through Flatonia, Texas, do yourself a favor and stop at Darlin's…read moreDiner. This place is the definition of small-town charm. The food tastes like it came straight out of a family kitchen--fresh, hearty, and downright delicious. The atmosphere is exactly what you hope for in a hometown diner: locals chatting over coffee, a welcoming vibe the moment you walk in, and a staff that treats you like you've been coming there for years. Everyone is genuinely friendly, and it's clear this spot is a community favorite. One of the small town touches the place boasts is that it's connected to a boutique, so you can enjoy a great meal and then browse around a bit. Nestled in this little Texas town, Darlin's Diner just has that warm, welcoming feeling that makes you want to sit a little longer and come back again. Small town, big flavor, and even bigger hospitality. Highly recommend.

Our last day in town we visited this place for breakfast…read more The service was phenomenal, all the servers and food runners would always checking on tables. We ordered an omelet, eggs Benny, waffles, and a BLT. All the food was fresh and delicious. The chai tea and coffee were also great! They have the cutest store in the back where you can go crazy buying unique gifts. I left with a ton of treasures. Such a Darlin place!

This French Toast was made to order. It is really very good…read more Service was fast, respectful and friendly! Nice ambiance. We will be back!

Great food and service I come here every chance I get when I am driving though for games I even…read moreleave home early so I can take my time and enjoy my experience there.

Love all their food. Lunch burgers are great Their pigs and…read morekolaches are the best. All fresh and so good.

Y'all... just... y'all. If you want kolaches or sweet pastry treats and you're anywhere near…read moreSchulenberg, get yourself to this place! Even the cream filled donuts were delicious but the fruit and the cream cheese kolaches were the belle of the ball! Especially try the "flat" style cherry kolache, it comes with a sneaky/divine layer of cream cheese under the cherry filling that cuts the sweet a bit and perfectly compliments the pillowy sweet bread underneath. I cannot say enough good things! Staff was super friendly, they've got cold chocolate milk and other drinks inside a cooler near the cashier for purchase, some seating inside and some seating under the front porch outside. You see a lot of locals picking up their treats here so you know it's the best! A Schulenberg institution and definite gem...

This reminds me of the burger joints of my years growing up. Very basic decor, very standard menu…read morebut these are hands down my favorite hamburgers in town. The staff is super nice , the service is good and speedy, and they have those yummy frozen mugs for root beer if you are dining in. I always get onion rings, which are really good - not too greasy, and a generous portion. When you want just a great old-fashioned hamburger, this is the place. Nothing fancy, just good food served by friendly folks.

I ordered a hamburger and fries, but they were nothing special. The buns fell apart and the fries…read morewere a bit greasy. The service was pretty basic, just "Can I take your order?" and not much else. But hey, at least the place was nice and clean.

It's a nice old restaurant. The food is average food service meals. Great service and friendly…read morestaff Customers seem satisfied with their meal and service.

Buyer BEWARE!!! This…read moreplace adds a SURCHARGE to your bill when you pay with a credit card or a debit card WITHOUT SIGNAGE WARNING YOU IN ADVANCE AS REQUIRED UNDER STATE LAW and Federal Banking Regulations. I'll be doing a charge back thru my bank to have their little surcharge removed and reversed so I can get this refunded.