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

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

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

We love Darlin's Diner! We go to eat there whenever we have the opportunity…read more I always get the breakfast and Bob changes it up!

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.

I had the fully loaded breakfast taco with chorizo and coffee…read more The service and the food get an A+ from me.

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!

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

What a roadtrip treat. The stars were aligned and we found this cute little place on a weekend…read moreventure Food was great Service was friendly Ambiance was like being in grandmas kitchen. We had just a great food to experience all around. Please go by and show this place some love, you won't be disappointed.

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.

This used to be our favorite hamburger stop and a must stop in Cuero on our way to Rockport…read more Sadly, today it no longer will be on our must stop places. Hamburger meat was overcooked and dry. When ordering, I asked for medium rare, the clerk responded all our meat is well done. So, I'm assuming no options! We won't be returning!!