Just an FYI if you order queso you don't get chips. You have to order chips separately and was charged $6.50 for them. Waitress said "oh I guess I should have told you." The CFS isn't like it used to be either. Definitely will not be coming back to visit. read more

My husband and I drove 2 1/2 hours to have lunch at Mary's. We heard nothing but good things about it and decided we would try it out. Chicken fried steak was really good and got to visit with Mary, she's super sweet! . Also got to have fried apple pies with ice cream, Yummy! read more

I've seen the sign on the interstate. I've been told by friends, that you have to stop. I've read online blogs and reviews about Mary's. We finally decided to stop and were NOT disappointed! The chicken fried steak is excellent! They also have great options for picky kids, like mine. read more

10 stars!!! While traveling thru the area we decided to go a little off the highway. The ABSOLUTE BEST home cooking anywhere around. I definitely recommend Mary's Cafe. The TX burger is a 2 LB burger. The chicken fried steak is amazing and the Frog Legs oh la la. Large servings. read more

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Everytime I'm in the area I try to stop at this little icon of a cafe to fill up on a chicken fried, french fried potatoes and salad. Unless you're super hungry opt for the medium size. Forget the beer...it just fills you up. Save room for the pie. Love Mary and her crew and this quaint rural Texas cafe. Keep up the good work. read more

Mary's Cafe - American Near Me - Strawn, Texas

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Mary's cafe was very busy, but it didn't phase our waiter, Tyler. He was cheerful, attentive, and was overall awesome waiting on our group of 6. The chicken fried steak was fabulous, and you could cut it with a fork; hardly any gristle whatsoever. The portions were huge and satisfying! It was definitely worth the drive! read more

Made a trip to check out..what else..the chicken fried steak. Been hearing and reading about it for an eternity, did a little road trip and drove out on a weekday, got there after the lunch rush. Course it's an older building, but has lots of space, I saw three different dining areas. Nothing fancy, tables and chairs. Sat anywhere, ordered some tea, and shortly after the waitress came over to drop a menu, then back pretty quick for my order. From previous firsthand accounts and reads, I figured I better order the small size CFS. There are three sizes on the menu. Each comes with one side, and a side salad. I had seen some fries come out already, and they were fresh cut and looked good, so I ordered that, since I'm a fries and gravy type guy. Around ten minutes later, my food comes out. The small is pretty big, it looked like plenty (and it was) for a lunch. I was starving, and I was stuffed when I finished. Good amount of fries, hand cut and fried right. Side salad was served in an itty bitty little bowl, like, queso cup small size. Lettuce, and chopped tomatoes was all I can remember it being made of. Waitress grab me a squeeze bottle of ranch dressing, which was...different. However, it was fresh stuff, and I ended up eating it all. Also different, and much appreciated, was gravy came out in a small bowl, which in this case was just the right amount for me. But I'm a gravy whore, so it would probably be more than most people might need. But with my french fry dunking requirements, I still had extra for the CFS...nice. The CFS itself looks pan fried. Didn't notice a lot of breading used. Looked to me like very little. The steak was done all through, upon first look like maybe too much. But it was still tender enough in most places to fork cut. Looks were deceiving, because I thought it was one of the best CFS I've had. Gravy was good, actually had some sausage and or greasy bits flavor to it, which is REALLY nice since so many places try to pass that bland cream gravy crap on you nowadays. CFS and fry/gravy nirvana. I really enjoyed it. I would be more than willing to say it lived up to it's reputation. Anyway, I ate it all. At $18 with the tea, it was worth every penny and the drive out. Might not make it back out for a few years, but I'll look forward to it. read more

Not worth the time it took to get there from the freeway . . . Soggy - not crisp very disappointed

I've been coming to Mary's for years and it never disappoints. They haven't changed a thing so I know what I'm getting and how to order. If you haven't been here it's definitely a bucket list stop. I had the Med Chicken fried steak, mashed 'taters, coleslaw, with a side of fried okra. All were great. I'll make the trip again when I get a craving for some home style comfort food. read more

We drove from Ft. Worth to Strawn to try out Mary's. Wasn't too busy. The CFS was delicious! I got a small and it was plenty. The sides were also good. The fried pies aren't made on site but it was still yummy with it warmed and added ice cream. We'll be back!! read more

We took a drive from Fort Worth to Strawn to order the famous chicken fried steak. Ordered food and waited an hour and 30 minutes for our food. We finally left without getting our food. This place could care less to please customers. We didn't get an apology from the front desk or waitress for the delay. NO Covid protocol in this restaurant! Staff and waitresses were not wearing masks. When we walked in wearing our masks the locals looked like we were aliens from outer space. The least they could do is tell customers there is a long wait. Terrible customer service! Will NOT be back. read more

I ordered the chicken fried steak was pretty good but not the best I've ever had wasn't too fond of the gravy that come with it salad was delicious wife had the hamburger steak she said it was pretty good also tried the chocolate pie was a little disappointed in it also ordered coconut pie It tasted like it came from an instant mix didn't care too much for it read more

Come here every chance we get on our travels. Chicken fried steak and gravy is the bomb. Don't be fooled into getting the large. Small is perfect. read more

It looks like a hole in the wall but once you walk in it's worth it. I will say we had to wait to get waited on. The food was amazing though. Chicken fried steak all the way or the giant burger. Clean facility and very busy. read more

It was delicious! We tried the Calf Fries that was an experience ill never forget lol my friends love them! I also tried the fried chicken, the country fried steak everything was really big hugeeee portions, EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS! read more

Mary's Cafe - Huge its HUGE! - American Near Me - Strawn, Texas

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We stopped by on a road trip on a Wednesday afternoon, 4-ish. Of course the three of us ordered the CFS, but started with an order of fried mushrooms & chips & salsa with two small Shiner's on draft plus a medium CFS order to go. The chips were super thin & correctly fried (obviously fried in-house) and the salsa reminded me a lot of my favorite breakfast burrito place's salsa; a spicy cooked salsa that was pretty delicious. The mushrooms were really good too, but given the bread-crumb coating I suspected they may've been frozen/food service, but still super tasty. The CFS's arrived (medium) and were (as others have reported) HUGE. But not "stretched to the point of see-through" as you'll see in some places, they were still nicely thick. And this is good, old-fashioned, the way your grandmother made it (if you were lucky!) delicious CFS. Clearly just dredged (no, there is "batter" as one woefully misinformed-about-CFS reviewer noted) in seasoned flour, the way it is intended to be! Sides all around were fries (hand cut, tasty but on the greasy side) and shredded iceberg salad with tomatoes. (I never ate a bit, lol) The bowl of gravy served on the side (yes!)? CFS gravy perfection! Recommended, all the way! read more

Heard so much about this cafe. And, it is a place for incredible size plates! The Chicken Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes were Texas-Sized for sure!!! But, sadly the quality was just so-so. Potatoes were very dry. Incredible gravy however. Fun to try. read more

Best lil CFS House in Texas. I cheated on you, today, Mary. I went to another restaurant, in Burleson. Ordered the CFS and regretted it the moment the plate was sat down, under my nose. I ate about 3 bites of it and the cold mashed potatoes before making an excuse to box it up. Brought it home and the dog hiked his leg on it. I beg your forgiveness and the dog's. read more

ATTENTION: This is Chicken Fried Steak MECCA!! I have never been more serious about anything in my life when I say that if you are a CFS devotee, get in your car right now and head west. Stop for nothing. Mary's Cafe is definitely a haul, but worth every drop of gasoline no matter what the cost. It is located in your quintessential Texas ghosttown (Strawn TX) about an hour west of Fort Worth. The place looks like a little dump with a gravel parking lot, but inside is like Wonka's Chocolate Factory. There are multiple large rooms with lots of tables--all of which are full full full of people! Alright, the reason you're here: CHICKEN FRIED STEAK that God Himself/Herself would make the trip for. This is the "pan-fried" version, not the deep-fried. Now I am of course a fan of both and have almost always had the deep-fried. Pan-fried is more like grandma used to make (if you're from east Texas especially). You have a choice of regular, medium, or large in regards to size of the CFS. Listen, I saw a dude get the large and it was the size of a medium pizza! I ended up w/the medium for $10.00 and it was plenty big itself. Comes with a side chopped salad and your choice of baked potato or fries, plus they also bring a separate bowl of cream gravy to slather over it. This was a nice touch because I prefer to put the gravy on myself instead of the cook doing it. The steak was tender and crispy at the same time. Batter was seasoned and you could taste a hint of the flour in it (which I love). In a way, each bite was a tragedy because it meant there was less CFS for me to eat afterward. Soon, the inevitable happened: it was all gone. But oh so perfect, delectible, ETHEREAL! I am here to tell you this right now: go. I don't care if you have to move Heaven and Hell to do it, just get yourself there. Cut ties, move households, uproot your family, get a fourth mortgage, join the Coast Guard, whatever!! BTW, they take credit cards. The menu is enormous with tons of Mexican offerings plus seafood (mostly fried). We saw a heaping platter of chicken livers brought out to another table. They've got gizzards too. I believe Monday night is All-U-Can-Eat CFS night. Ooo, also spotted a big thick slice of Chocolate Pie being delivered to someone. Also, I recommend a designated driver (one designated not to eat) so someone can drive you back home without Food Coma. (and if you never make it to Mary's, I'm pretty sure St. Peter won't let you into Heaven). read more

We went to eat there while attending a funeral in Strawn. Read about it being a "bucket list" that you must try. We had a group of 6, and we were all VERY UNHAPPY. The prices are way too high for the food we were served. Total for all 6 was over 150.00. The Chicken fried steak was all batter, they look big, only do to them flattening them out as they were maybe an 1/16 of inch thick on the biggest end of the steak! The mashed potatoes seemed like they were the night before leftover baked potatoes, they were sorta dark in color like how a day old baker would look. We sure miss Flossies. The steak we had was medium and it was 23.00! God forbid we ever have to come back for a funeral, but even then We won't eat at Mary's. Also what Texas Cafe doesn't serve SWEET TEA? That would be Marys! read more

What a find! BFF had been raving about this place, so on our weekend visit to a friend's ranch in Ranger, we made it a point to drive a few short miles down the road to Mary's, in Strawn TX, just off I20, about an hour West of Ft. Worth. OMG, what a hoot this little cafe/dive spot is. First of all, the place was packed @ 1300 on a Saturday afternoon. Most likely because it's the only dining option within miles. The menu is amazingly large with a huge selection of comfort foods, steaks, burgers, seafood, and one full page dedicated to Tex-Mex. I shall not fail to note, however, that Chicken Fried Steak is their known specialty, offered in 3 sizes.. Frosty draft beer in large goblets, so heavy it requires two hands to pick up this icy cold libation. And we're off to a great start. On to the food - I opted for one of my faves, Chicken Livers, served with fries or mashed tators, Texas Toast, a side of peppery cream gravy and a small chopped salad. BFF went for the Chicken Enchiladas with rice and beans. When our food arrived (in a very timely manner), I was shocked. The biggest, hugest, largest plate of Chicken Livers I've ever seen. It was, no joke, enough to serve 4 hearty appetites. I must admit that I was so curious at the serving size, I started counting the CL's. Yep, I counted them, one by one, I think to BFF's embarrassment. 42 pieces and large ones at that. Now, I ask, who could possibly eat 42 pieces @ one sitting? Don't think a lumberjack or longshoreman could even finish. I ate only 4, plus a few bites of fries, 1/2 of the Texas Toast, and a tad of the gravy. Never got to the salad. It was all absolutely just like Grandma used to make back on the farm in East Texas. The CL's were lightly breaded, perfectly fried, the protein was tender and moist, and that creamy seasoned gravy was perfect for dipping. At BFF's insistence, I tasted his chicken enchiladas and know why he raves about them. Unlike any I've had anywhere, they were chunk full of freshly roasted, shredded tender chicken, with a blend of several cheeses. The rice was not your typical Mexican Rice, but more along the lines of Spanish Rice. Quite delicious. Things not tried but observed being served will draw us back. That infamous Chicken Fried Steak looked scrumptious; and those burgers? Ever seen a 1 1/2 pound burger? That monster stands about 3-4 inches high, too large for any mouth to fit around it. BFF has had that before and said he could only finish 1/4 of it, and he has a healthy appetite. Watching the table next to us with this gargantuan piece of protein, none of the diners even made a dent in the burger. This was a true experience; the people watching was well worth the visit; one couple in particular. He had on overalls with a plaid flannel shirt and cowboy hat; she was wearing a Mink coat. Yep, all varieties and sizes of patrons. Sooo much fun! Although busy, service was a 10. Couldn't have had a more attentive, friendly and accommodating server. Next time we receive an invite back to our friend's lovely ranch down the road, we'll be back @ Mary's for sure. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm :) read more

When Mary asks you if you want the small, medium, or large chicken fried steak, order the small. One of the guys in our group was huge, like over 300 pounds, and he ordered the large, stuffed his face, and then sat around taking pictures of it. There was still half left, and even that hardly fit on the plate. I'm just a small little thing, but I can put it away when i want to, and i sort of felt like the cow died for nothing when i had done all i could with the medium chicken fried. It is a long drive, from wherever you are. We came to Strawn while working on a documentary on 6 man football, and I'll probably never be in this town again. But if you ever find yourself out this way, or just really love chicken fried steak and are willing to drive to get it, eat here. The people are very nice small town folks as well. read more

BIG does not mean "oh my God, it's the best evar!?!?" I had heard too many claims of this being the "best chicken fried steak in Texas." IMO, it was NOT! When they "fried" it, the grease was not hot enough, so the batter soaked up some of the grease. The texture (of the batter) wasn't right. The grease used for the gravy may have been a little old, too, because that flavor seemed off as well.. maybe even a little grainy. I told the waitress I had never been here. "How big are they?" She told me the right SIZE for the "large," but she NEGLECTED to say it was presented as TWO Chicken Fried Steaks (each one of that size). Truth be told, they aren't even whole CFS's. What *I* received was a bunch of cut up "chunks" of CFS put together on the plate to "look" like two. Lame! Maybe I should've done more reading up on this place, but I listened too much to people claiming it was the best ever, but I "think" THEIR opinion of "the best ever" is "there's a bunch of it and you won't leave hungry / OMG, so much food?!!" That's all well and good, but I drove over an our for "the best CFS in Texas" and I was very unimpressed by what I was served. Did I complain? No. So, they didn't have an opportunity to "make it right." It wasn't BAD. It just did NOT live up to the high expectations of the claims I had heard about this place. Also, if you're charging $17.50 for the large CFS w/ a baked potato (or mashed potatoes or fries), what's with charging ANOTHER two bucks to get the TOPPINGS to go on the baked potato!??. Lame! Will I eat the leftovers I brought home? YES. Will I go back? NO! But, as my dad and I said after we left "at least we now know.. and we know not to go back (at least not for CFS)." Live & learn! :) Oh, yeah! If you order a soft drink, it's NOT a fountain drink. They only seem to serve soft drinks in cans. *facepalm* read more

Mary's Cafe - LARGE Chicken Fried Steak, "loaded" baked potato ($2 extra for cheese, chives, and bacon bits!?). - American Near Me - Strawn, Texas

Once upon a time, I was sitting at Pappasito's Cantina bar in Fort Worth, TX when I talked to a friend of mine about traveling west to Ranger, TX for work. Her cowboy said, you must go eat a chicken fried steak in Strawn, TX. So we looked it up on the map and it was about 8 miles from where I was heading. I thought, perfect, I have lunch plans. FOOD: Now I was warned that the chicken fried steak was ginormous, and that it might take up 2 plates. So when the menu offered small, medium, and large, I decided on the small. The small was HUGE! Plus it came with a steroid injected baked potato. The baked potato was freakishly huge just like the chicken fried steak. It also came with a piece of Texas toast, a mini salad and a cup of gravy. The gravy was the for real gravy, not the white fluffy stuff that comes to you at knock off chain restaurants. SIDEBAR - when I was a junior in college at Texas Tech, my roommate made me homemade chicken fried steak. She made the gravy out of the grease in the pan. I had never seen such a thing. Now, if you know my mother, you know that she is a food Nazi. I have never had Chef Boyardee and I think I had to move into a dorm before I had Twinkies. Needless to say, nothing was every friend or made in grease in my mom's house. So naturally, I freaking love it. The chicken fried steak was just like back in college, DELICIOUS. I took that small giant sized piece of meat down like it was my last supper. Naturally, the rest of the afternoon I was in a chicken fried steak coma, but it was worth it! My coworker had a burger. It was about as big as her head. I mean it was like an inch thick. It looked awesome. She got it dry. (which I find to be a little insane). I would have loaded that burger up with cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayo, ketchup and light on the mustard. She also got some friend fries with it. It was a mound of fries. The only thing that would make this plate even more awesome was if it were CHEESE FRIES. Cheese fries is actually an official food group in my world. Needless to say, she took home most of the food. I however, took mine down like a champ. I didn't have breakfast and I had a light dinner. Again, worth it! SERVICE: Service was good. They were very polite and nice considering I know when I enter a place like this, I am viewed as the city slicker. Everyone in there looked like they lived their all their life and ate much larger portions then me. Plus everyone was wearing a cowboy hat, which I have learned is acceptable. (although not if my mom is present) It's the only hat you can wear at the dinner table apparently. When I went to find out for sure, this is what I found: When you go inside, remove your hat. However, there are exceptions. If you are in a place that is comparable to a public street, which includes corridors, elevators and lobbies, you can keep your hat on. If the elevator is in a residential, rather than commercial, building it is considered a room in a house and you should remove your house, particularly if there is a lady present. So I am guessing a restaurant is comparable to a pub lick street. Heck, I don't know. Bottom line, go to this place. It is in the middle of no where off of I-20. I don't know who Mary is, but whoever she is, she can cook a mean chicken fried steak. She should patent this baby, because I rate it A+++!!! read more

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Stopped in during a mid afternoon lunch returning to DFW from business in Abilene. A guy I was with recommended, maybe insisted, we stop here on the way. I love a good chicken fried steak and this place has it going on. Definitely go with the half order unless you want a real Texas sized fried meat. Comes with huge serving of fries and your typical side choices for this type of place. I recommend stopping here read more

I have been to Mary's before, and I must say that she knows how to make a fine Texas Chicken Fried Steak. I have never done a review on this place, I guess because I don't really want word to get out about how good it is, or it will be harder to get in next time. Anyway, if you live in Dallas, feel like driving around 125 miles for a great Chicken Fried Steak,( I am a food whore, so mileage is meaningless to me) Mary's Cafe won't let you down. BTW...... Unless you are REALLY HUNGRY, order the small serving. read more

Motorcycle ride to Strawn for Father's Day, and stopped at Mary's for lunch. The BF had been there before and said that the CFS was amazing. But they had several signs up advising patrons of a $2 charge for plate sharing, so that scared me off. I figured it was gonna be huge, even the small. So we both ordered burgers instead. With a side of onion rings to share. Onion rings came out first. A ton of them. 15 maybe? Pretty good. $7. Then the burgers. I saw her approaching with them and said "tell me those aren't our burgers". They were massive. I could only finish 1/4 of mine. The BF ate 1/2 of his. But they were so disappointing. 2inches of dry, unseasoned beef. And "loaded" meant a couple of tablespoons of lettuce and onions. Mary's should eliminate the plate sharing charge, and serve portions that people can actually finish. And burgers that aren't so thick you have to cook them forever to get the middle pink. And without taking out styrofoam. And Mary's has alot of styrofoam. Everyone we saw left with styrofoam, and the sides were actually served in styrofoam bowls. Service was really good. They were crowded and our waitress really kept up. I'll try it again. Next time we'll order the CFS and pay the $2 splitting charge. read more

My family lives not too far west of Strawn so when I go visit, we make the detour off I-20 to Mary's. It is, as another commenter said, the CFS Mecca. And, it's correct that unless you have not eaten for a week, and you're 300 pounds, and are willing to pay for it afterwards (not $$$, but by sleeping it off), don't get the large. I've never seen something that big, and when someone gets the large, you can immediately tell if they've never been to Mary's before. Their eyes will get as large as the plates and a look of abject horror might shoot across their face. I can handle the medium since I'm a big guy, but that's it for food for the day. It is CFS like mom or grandma used to make. The batter isn't specially seasoned, just good and floury, but it's the tenderness that makes the dish. If you didn't have a knife available, you'd be just fine. The menu is expansive for such a small place, almost to a fault. You look at the offerings of seafood, mexican, burgers, chicken, BBQ, etc. and you think that "other stuff" can't be as good. I don't know. I did taste the nachos my mom got one time and they're not bad. Not the best in the world but I wouldn't expect it. I did make the mistake of getting the large burger one time. The menu warns it will take longer to cook, so you can expect a 15 minute extra wait. It is big as your head. It was impossible to finish, and with a slab of hamburger that thick, it's problematic since to cook it fully on the inside, it will tend to be as a whole a bit overcooked on the outside. I found it too dry for my liking. Still, since that other stuff isn't what Mary's is known for, I have to give it five stars. The CFS is the best I've ever eaten and worth the drive. Also, it's in a near-ghost town which is neat as well. Texas through and through. read more

Ive waited 4 years to eat here. Finally got the chance and the day before I was to leave Dallas the town almost burned down. Or so they said on the local news. When we arrived the lunch crowd had already started rolling in. Not knowing when we would be back my better half got the chicken fried steak with mashed and i ordered the cheese burger. After watching several others that arrived after us get theirs Mary indicated ours was held up by the thick burger that takes longer. Well when she finally brought our order out the entire dinning room collectively syed. It was the biggest burger id ever seen and definitly a surprise. However eating it was a disappointment. To cook hamberger 3 inches thick dries it out and even for a beef freak like me it was to much. My companions highly touted chicken fried steak was decent but nothing that would make me go out of my way to come here again. If you are in the area, try it but there is alot better home cookin outt there. Mary just happens to be one of the only places in miles to eat. Keep on drivin. Sorry Mary. read more

Stopped by at about 2:30 on a Monday afternoon on my way back to Fort Worth. The place was fairly crowded for that time of day. Ordered a medium size CFS, gravy on the side so I could take some home, fries (well done) and a salad. The CFS was huge, tender and very tasty. Not sure it deserves it's #1 CFS rating in all of Texas, but definitely in the top 5, fries were spot on and salad was so-so. Service was not so great and that's why Mary only got 4 stars. Even with iffy service, its definitely worth stopping. read more

Had to try the CFS. Besides it said on the menu "Christopher's Favorite" guess thats me. I have never been a CFS fan, however this one brings people in from miles and miles away. Great staff and service. Fast, prompt and accurate. The CFS is the very best I have ever had. Guess now the bench mark has been set by Mary's cafe. So get on your hog, car or horse and head over and order up the CFS with mashed potatoes and salad. Then get ready for a nap. I ordered the small, and could not finish it. The large hangs over the plate, and if you finish it on your own, well then just bring a pillow and get ready for the nap sooner then us folks who stay with the small plate. read more

Mary's Cafe - Guess I'll have CFS. It already says its my favorite. - American Near Me - Strawn, Texas

Hands down, this is the BEST CFS around, not to mention the portions are huge. I always order a large so I'll have leftovers. I can easily get 3-4 meals out of a large. Service is really great and most of the servers have been here for a while and know how to make you happy. The only time I don't order a large CFS is when I go on a Monday, which is all you can eat CFS night. And I'll often make a pig of myself, good stuff! read more

What do you rate when food is great, but no Covid precautions? Read about the chicken fried steak, called and was told the staff is asked to wear mask, drove the 45 minutes from Ft. Worth, got there at 11:45, not crowded. Tables we're marginally at 6 ft apart, but it looked like the normal set-up. No staff had masks. I know here in Texas that may be a reason for some folks to go; I pray they remain safe. We (4) decided to stay. Service was great except for no mask. I'm assuming no mask in kitchen either. CF Steak was great, along with smashed potatoes, but the star of the game is the peppery cream gravy. After we are all safe again, I will go back. If we're still in this world. read more

Yes. This is PROPER Texas food. The chicken fried steak is the closest to my pan fryin' momma's that I have ever found. And, they are huge!!! I tried my Dad's fried pork chop...the best I have ever tasted. He had FOUR porkchops on his plate. It was really, really good. We had to stop for some alka-seltzer after...we ate that much. read more

Long wait, bad business. We have eaten here on our way back from a reunion last several years, but today was disappointing. Chicken fried steak is great, fries are a bit soggy, and salad is not good. We were told a "30 min wait," but an hour later we checked why tables were vacant without dishes being removed. They said there was no server/busser for that room and we still had 6 parties ahead of us. Told it would be another 30 mins. We left. read more

On a dare, I drove the 110+ miles from home to taste Mary's Chicken Fried Steak. Am I glad I did. I have never been a real fan of CFS, but this was really, realyl GREAT. Besides the great food, the service was very good with the entire staff helping each other out at every table. We started out with a large plate of cheese fries. I would say it was the best I have had in Texas. Someone ordered a burger, and no you will not have seen a bigger burger anywhere else. All in all, you will find te drive to Strawn worth your time. If you head out on I-20, take a slower route back hme via north on 16 then east on 108. You will enjoy the ride after a great meal. read more

Mary's is one of our favorite eating spots anywhere. I almost always get the chicken fried steak which is hard to beat. If I'm really hungry I order the Downtown Danny Brown Special that includes two cheese enchiladas, along with a small chicken fried steak and fries. Be sure to ask for some brown gravy to go with the fries. Both of Mary's gravies, brown and cream, are the best anywhere. I guess I'm lucky Mary's is not closer to Dallas, otherwise I would weigh a lot more. We stop here as often as we can. read more

Mary's Cafe - American Near Me - Strawn, Texas

I enjoy reading that so many traveling east, west, north, or south make it a point to stop at Mary's Cafe. For me, it is the closest restaurant to the ranch, so I dine at Mary's frequently. I have tried every item on the menu and sometimes I just close my eyes and point at the menu. I know it will be good. I would place Mary's as a bucket list item. read more

Was looking for a place to eat that isn't fast food...this place is a hole in the wall. and boy, these reviews are confusing!! Def NOT the best CFS in the world. It was a greasy and tasteless mess. Skip this and go to the next exit. read more

HMMMMM, well, I drove all the way out here just for the reputation of their CFS. Well, when I first walked in the door I literally stood there for 5 minutes before anyone recognized me, they just kept staring at me. FINALLY, someone took me to a table. The waitress came up to the table and said, "what do you want to drink." Um, don't you know how to interact with people and at least say hi to me and tell me what your name is!? The CFS was decent, better than other places that I have encountered, but it was also full of gristle and was a bit salty. The main thing that made this place suck was the service, or lack there of. You could tell that these girls were miserable at what they were doing, and it reflected in the way that they treated my table. I wasted time and gas to come to this place, and I will NEVER be back! read more

Mary's Cafe - American Near Me - Strawn, Texas

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