What a pleasant roadside surprise we experienced at Route 35 Diner…read more On the way to a South Texas Ranch, a group of 7 of us met here to have lunch one Saturday morning. It's very easy to miss while traveling down IH-35 S, because by the time you see the sign "diner", you have passed it by. Although all 7 of us have been right by this place many times over the years, this was a first time experience for the group. In fact, we all failed to realize the diner was even here, as it is also overshadowed by the adjacent service station. The consensus was this was quite the unexpected surprise and each person gave a huge thumbs up for their own meal choice. Personally, I went with the poblano chicken and it was the best I've ever had, which is saying a lot. I believe I ordered this same dish dozens of times in a 60 mile radius and what set it apart was the tasty creamy sauce on top of a very flavorful chicken. The chicken was prepared differently and not the usual stringy stands of breast meat used in other local taquerias. The other dishes from the group were street tacos, shrimp quesadillas, fajitas and even a few with breakfast entrees. We all agreed this place is now on our radar and we are all coming back. A few of the waitstaff did not speak English, which was OK, because a few in our group grew up in Mexico, so the transition was easy. It also gave that authentic feeling that we are in the right place. But please don't let the language gap discourage you because the other helpers spoke English well enough for even the gringos in our group got what they wanted. So owners of this restaurant keep doing what you are doing and if you want to be busting from the seams with business, stick a huge sign in a strategic place and be prepared for more great reviews.

I went with 3 other people ... service was questionable considering we were the only folks in…read morethere.. food was average I ordered a breakfast item and it was ok and SCREAMING hit the others ordered lunch items and all gave a fail

Parking is tight, but service and food are worth it! Old fashioned goodness. Why Yelp insists I…read moreramble on is beyond me.

We popped into The Hut this morning for breakfast. It's a cute little diner with counter seating…read moreand tables inside, plus a small patio with some outdoor seating. Service was super friendly and fast. Our server took our drink order, brought out the coffee and water and took our food order. The food was out in under ten minutes. Everything was delicious. The English Muffin was nicely toasted and the eggs were soft and fluffy. The hash rowns were will seasoned and toasted nicely. The pancakes were so tasty and moist. Everything was great, especially the service. I'm looking forward to it next visit!

i LOVE the decor! it's like visiting my grandmother's house,…read moremaybe her mother's mother's house. lots of depression150's era devote. chastity was our waitress. all alone but very capable. Great job with a winning person hubby got the kitchen sink taco and i got 3 item with LOTS of good coffee and i am a bit of a snob when it comes to coffee. I'm Scorpio

This is where I would go if I could only have one last meal, it's that wonderful! The lamb sliders…read moreare a MUST (trust me, I didn't know if I'd like lamb but now I crave these). And all of their pies are out of this world, but if I had to pick the best I'd say it's the buttermilk pie. Tastes better than sopapilla cheesecake!

Driving north on I-35 and luckily found this spot! Had an amazing and delicious dinner with…read morefantastic service! We were too hungry to take any pictures! Sorry about that! Started with the spinach artichoke dip - creamy, cheesy, and lots of artichokes, spinach, and mushrooms! The chips served with it were fresh, crisp, and had the perfect amount of salt! My husband and I shared our two entrees - the chicken fried pork chop and the pork chop marsala. Both were excellent! The pork was tender and juicy with each dish. And the Marsala sauce was one of the best I've tried! We wish we could have tried more items...but it would be well worth the drive to come back for another visit!

Years and years we passed by this place to do drop ins at Texas Grappling Academy In Lytle. Finally…read moregot around to trying it, it was well worth the wait! We timed it perfectly. Not very many patrons there. I know it gets crowded. The inside is very small, yet they managed to not make it feel cramped. Very intimate, and I loved the decor. Our waitress, again forgot to get her name, was attentive, and provided great service throughout our meal. I can see this place being a GREAT date spot! Let's get to the grub! We started off with appetizers. We had the fried steak calamari and boudin sausage. Let me get the one negative out of the way on the calamari. The portion for the price. It was a bit high. Also, it's not just calamari, it was fried veggies and jalapeños in the mix too. Although it was amazingly delicious, it needed more actual calamari. Also, menu stated it came with aioli. It came with a spicy paste type sauce. We weren't complaining as it paired nice, and think it was a happy mistake. The boudin, which outside of Baton Rouge, I'm not a huge fan of, was spot on! Perfect balance of spice and ingredients! The one thing I will suggest is perhaps not serving it with rice, since there is already rice in the boudin. Maybe a nice sauce or a roux? Either way it was good! The offspring, I love they are adventurous, had the blackened fish, and seafood jambalaya. Let's start with that blackened fish. Not over-salted!!!! Wow was that a relief! The sauce paired perfectly with the fish! The sautéed spinach was ok. Lacked more seasoning. The jambalaya was also pretty good! They didn't skimp on any of the ingredients. Very much appreciated! Nothing was overcooked, and it was seasoned to perfection! All the meals came with a roll, which I think was yeast. The problem with those is when they get stale, they almost taste a bit like beer. They tasted like beer. I had the Mardi Gras pasta. I was scared it would be too rich or oily. It was neither. Again a very well balanced dish! It's not cheap, but not outrageously priced. With the exception of the calamari, the portions and quality of the meal were worth the price. Whoever is in the back cares about the food. I could've been in Louisiana how good it was. The menu isn't just Cajun. They have a great variety. We did order desert. Just cheesecake, but I can almost bet they didn't make it in house. They did get creative with the plating though! Also kudos for having stevia at table! Highly recommend and def coming back on a date night!

Recommended to try MaMa's Cafe out. Such a cute place inside and decorated nice. Plenty of…read moreparking. Indoor and outdoor seating with outdoor having a water feature. We sat inside, staff was very friendly. We went for breakfast. But, lunch was available as well. I tried the avocado toast which was very good. The roasted tomatoes gave it a very nice flavor. Our daughter had country fried steak and hubby had pancakes. Both enjoyed their meal and the pancake was amazing!

I finally tried mammas cafe . It was not as good as everyone makes it. Our food was cold and lack…read moreflavor. The pancakes were stale as though they had been sitting for a while . My biscuits and gravy was also Cold and the biscuits were hard . I'm Sure there's other great items on the menu but this was not a great visit .

There is so much of Castroville to explore, and every time I visit my family, I always find a cool…read morenew place. Did I know there was a beautiful golf course in Castroville? No. Did I know there was a Castroville-favorite restaurant there as well? Also no. We had to try it. Located inside the Alsatian Golf Club's clubhouse is their 19th-hole restaurant and bar: Julianna's Restaurant. Upon entry, you realize the place has been around for some time. It feels very classic San Antonio, with wooden walls accented by tan and white bricks. The restaurant's aged interior gives it a cozy, lodge-like charm. Though the restaurant was pretty busy on a Saturday night, we were seated instantly at a booth that gave me a perfect view of the Georgia-Alabama game on the bar's TV. After nine or eighteen holes, you never know what you're in the mood for. That's why Julianna's has plenty of options: sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks, and other meat dishes. Our server came by very quickly and got us our drinks, which for me was a tall Saint Arnold Oktoberfest. I had a tough time deciding between two options: a bone-in pork chop or their creamy Cajun pasta. I opted for the bone-in pork chop with a Caesar salad, bacon green beans, and herb rice. My dad got the creamy Cajun pasta, and my mom got the Southwest chicken. It wasn't long until the Caesar salad came out, with huge croutons and a generous helping of dressing. It was excellent to the point my mom wished she had ordered it over her chicken tortilla soup, which she also enjoyed. If you ever order a meat entrée and they stick a steak knife in it, you're in for an ESPN Instant Classic. The pork chop was huge, topped with a house raspberry chipotle sauce. It was tender and cooked well. I'll admit, trying to find the bone versus the pork was a challenge, but I think that was a me issue. I would order it again. As for the sides, the bacon green beans were sneakily running for Sixth Man of the Year, and the herb rice paired with the pork chop quite well. I would go back. The meal was high quality and felt like a hidden gem even for longtime Castroville residents. What a treat. RIYL: Going to golf courses while being very bad at golf.

I heard a lot of hype about the food here so I tried it after a round of golf. I had the Caesar…read moresalad and Pork Chop with chipotle raspberry sauce, bacon green beans and fries. The salad was good. The pork chop was large and it was chewy and not tender. The beans were decent and the fries were meh.

The food was delicious. The lady that took care of us was super sweet and helped me decide on a…read moregreat plate! The portions are enormous with great flavor distribution. Would 100% recommend!

This has got to be the worst experience I've had at a black bear diner. Service was almost…read morenonexistent. There were plenty of people working but every time I would look around, they were either talking amongst themselves or go to the kitchen for long periods of time. I felt ignored, and when I was acknowledged, I still waited over 45 min for a to go box. Never again.

Abel and Armida sold to very nice people. Same great menu…read morewith a couple additions. Same old style diner. Waffles were added. Chorizo was added. Great job sisters all!!

Service is always friendly. I have been here multiple times for their fried catfish but this is my…read morefirst breakfast. Ordered one biscuit with sausage gravy and a side of sliced tomatoes because... well that's how it's done in Mississippi! The gravy is good ol' southern gravy! No fancy mixins like thyme or rosemary ( thank goodness!). The biscuit is a great fluffy biscuit and the tomatoes a great fresh ripe side. I also had a pecan pancake for dessert! This semi-southern girl is thrilled with her breakfast! This is a diner NOT a fancy place. But it is cute, clean and friendly! Try it, I don't think you'll be sorry!