Great place! Smokehouse burger was great. Great flavor and the bread didn't get in the way. The…read moreboudin burger was good but I'm from Louisiana and like spicier boudin. The hot chicken sandwich had good kick. On another note, this is a Christian business that is not ashamed. I loved it. Keep up the good work!

A breakfast burrito that rides the rails straight into legend…read more Some meals feed you. Others announce themselves--plant a flag in your memory and refuse to leave. Jesse James Foods, a train-car restaurant tucked into Batesville, Arkansas, does the latter with the confidence of a place that knows exactly who it is and what it's doing. I arrived from Austin with the quiet skepticism of someone who's eaten well and often. I left recalibrated. The stage is already set the moment you step inside: a railcar theme reborn as a diner, humming with the kind of honest energy that only comes from food made by people who care. And at the center of it all is Jesse himself--part conductor, part craftsman, wholly in command of his kitchen. I ordered two takeout breakfast burritos (mom in hospital) that could not have been more different in temperament yet equally accomplished in execution: the Ghost Aioli Ham Breakfast Burrito and the Sausage Breakfast Burrito. Let's talk about the ghost pepper first--because Jesse did. Knowing my Texas background and my respect (and caution) for ghost pepper heat, he paused. He explained. He offered a taste, not as a dare, but as an assurance. That confidence was earned. The ghost aioli, when paired with the ham, is a masterclass in restraint. The heat is real--but it's civilized. The richness of the ham tempers the ghost pepper's fire into something warm, aromatic, and deeply satisfying rather than aggressive. It doesn't shout; it hums. Of the two burritos, it was the clear favorite--layered, bold, and balanced in a way that tells you this wasn't an accident. This was thought through. The sausage burrito, meanwhile, is comfort done right. Savory, grounded, and generous without being heavy. It's the kind of breakfast that steadies you for the day ahead. And then there's the detail that separates good from great: a proper crispy hash brown aside the burrito. Not limp. Not steamed into submission. Crispy. Structural. Intentional. It adds texture, contrast, and proof that Jesse understands breakfast at a fundamental level. Service matters, and here it shines. Jesse and his staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely proud of what they're serving--because they should be. There's no pretense here, just hospitality backed by skill. Jesse James Foods isn't just a stop. It's a destination. If you're anywhere near Batesville, you owe it to yourself to climb aboard. This is a must-try--and a reminder that some of the best food in America isn't found in big cities, but in railcars run by people who care enough to get every detail right. - M. Brown

This is the only fast food place my family eats at and they are so great to us. Our food always…read morecomes out quickly and hot. Once my kid spilled a drink and was so embarrassed, but the were super kind about it and even gave us a free custard that day that was made by mistake. We Freddy's!

This place is AMAZING. I had so much fun with my quiz bowl team, the burger was tasty, fries were…read moresmall, I never had that before, and there oreo double trouble was great, I really love how service use the microphone to announce your food, which I love very much. There was another person with the same name as me and accidentally took my order, but that not their fault, that a name fault, Hahahaha.

We always look for new places in the area when visiting our cabin in Arkansas and I saw Twisted…read moreSpud pop up in Yelp while looking for places in Batesville. I was excited to try it as it's not often you see a restaurant whose specialty is a baked potato. We were seated right away on a Monday for lunch. Our server was so sweet and took time to answer all of our questions about the menu. I decided to go with the Chicken, Bacon, Ranch loaded potato which was a touch choice as every potato on the menu sounded amazing. My husband got the Bourbon Blitz burger which was on special. Y'all....the potato was HUGE and the BOMB!! It had queso, shredded cheese, ranch, hand breaded chicken tenders, fresh bacon, onions, lettuce, and tomato. There was not one square centimeter on that spud that wasn't topped with something. My husband said his burger was the best he ever had which is saying a lot. The crinkle fries were just your basic frozen variety but they are fried in beef tallow which made them extraordinary. We both pretty much cleaned our plates and my husband kept moaning lol. I just left a couple bites of potato because of its colossal size but I gave it my best shot. If you are in Batesville, go try this place!! You will not be disappointed. Every plate we saw go by looked amazing. If you have room afterwards there is a delightful coffee shop in the library across the street called Rocket Brew which our server recommended.

The Bourbon Blitz Smashburger at Twisted Spud (Batesville)…read more Some burgers try to impress you. This one hits you square in the chest and then politely asks if you'd like fries with that. Twisted Spud's Bourbon Blitz Smashburger is what happens when a kitchen understands restraint and swagger at the same time. Let's start with the build. The double smash patties are pressed thin enough to get those deep, lacy, beef-forward edges--the kind that crackle when you bite in. That's not accidental. That's someone back there paying attention. The beef flavor leads, not the toppings, which is the first sign you're dealing with a serious burger. Then comes the pepper jack, melted just enough to coat the meat without hijacking it. You get heat, but it's controlled--no gimmicks, no cheap spice tricks. The bourbon glaze is where things turn special. Sweet, smoky, and just sticky enough to linger without drowning the bite. It's not dessert-sweet; it's confidence-sweet. The kind that knows exactly when to stop talking. Chipotle mayo adds a quiet, creamy warmth underneath everything--less "hey look at me" and more "you'd miss me if I weren't here." And those hand-breaded onion tanglers? Absolute chaos in the best way. Crunchy, savory, slightly wild--textural contrast that keeps every bite interesting all the way through. All of it comes together on a soft potato bun that actually understands its role: hold, support, and get out of the way. Paired with fries, this plate doesn't feel like bar food--it feels intentional. Thought through. Respected. Now let's talk about the vibe. The staff at Twisted Spud are exactly what you want in a place serving food like this: friendly without hovering, proud without being pushy, and clearly happy you're there. Service is quick, warm, and genuinely welcoming--the kind that makes you want to come back even before the check hits the table. Add to that multiple screens to watch some sports and have a drink with friends Bottom line: This isn't a "pretty good for a small town" burger. This is a flat-out good burger, period. If you're in Batesville and you skip Twisted Spud, that's on you. If you order the Bourbon Blitz and don't close your eyes on the first bite--check your pulse.

I was just trying to enjoy coffee on a late night but no the coffee lid opened and made it look…read morelike I sharted! Then my mozzarella sticks came cold bc I had to clean my mess.

These people are in to big of a hurry , they do not listen, cut you off before your done ordering!…read moreThen 9 out of 10 times the order is wrong and some time 3 times on same order, no bacon , which you paid for, one girl says they don't have tubs of ketchup and was caught lying when you had already pushed the button and got another one to bring it out and she says oh looks like we do !!! Come on just do your job

had their lights on and the sign light up. It's say it was opening 24 hours. Went to the drive…read morethrough and the gentleman said may I take your order. start to oder and he stated the sytem was down

Man was I glad to find a familiar breakfast stop out here. Slow compared to the ones back home, but…read moreclean. Staff was friendly enough. If you've never had them, avoid the cinnamon raisin biscuits... You will be hooked. Consider yourself warned.

Nathan was too scared of the drunk people in his drive thru to refund me the money they charged me…read morethen cussed in my face and slammed the window! Will be contacting corporate!

they said they were out of big pattie's for whoppers then they use big pattie's and did this for…read moretheir small pattied burgers. safe to say, we aren't coming back for a while

An acquaintance and I went to use the restroom before leaving, as we opened the door to the…read morebathroom we were greeted with a nasty look by a female employee. Me and my familiarity quickly walked out as we were taken aback by the dirty look we just had shot at us. We decided that we really did need to use the restroom so we decided to try again, we had hoped that maybe the lady had left and gotten whatever she need to done. As we opened the door we met with her again. She very quickly "SHOOED" us away with her hand and spoke to us in Spanish which we very obviously did not understand. Needless to say we will not be going back.

Terrible workers. Me and an acquaintance were using the restroom before departure for our delivery…read moreand were rudely stopped by a female employee and was "shooed" away with her hands like animals because we could not understand what she was saying.

ordered two meals, only got the burger on one, and had hair in it. usually very good, other than…read morethis time.

Absolute cheapskates and terrible service. We ordered our food and ice cream and right as we were…read morepaying, my husband remembered to ask for a small water cup. They stopped the transaction to charge us an extra 25 cents. Whatever. We pay and then I ask for ONE barbecue sauce to go with our food. The cashier says I have to pay for it or forfeit our gravy... what?? The ice cream takes forever to come out even though there's no one in the store. The only silver lining is that they played good music.