We popped off 1-45 for a quick lunch. Literally, one of the best burgers I've ever had! AND it was under $12 (cheese was extra) with fries. Service was incredibly quick, which can be unusual for small towns. Such a great one! Great service, food, and so cute! read more

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Second time we've come here and they are closed when, according to their hours posted, they should be open. Other cars pulled in before and after us too. Call before you go. read more

I was going to comment on their awesome chicken salad but honestly I've never had a bad lunch here.

Place is off the beaten path, definitely place to stop. It's like you're in their home not a restaurant. Beef dip on jalapeño cheese roll which was so fresh & onion rings were good. Excellent sweet tea. People just down home nice sweet and happy. Service was just a joy. Great place to stop. read more

Delicious Burgers ! With great customer service! Fast and super friendly! Can't wait to go back to try the chicken fried steak, it looked really good !! :)) read more

Great Food in small town atmosphere along with very accommodating service will return ***** read more

Ten Stars !!! Absolutely amazing Service and Food. Probably the Best Cheese Burger I've ever had and the Texas Dip was amazing as well. VERY good and friendly service. Absolutely Recommended read more

PECAN GROVE CAFE - Ribeye Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Leona, Texas

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Great burgers and wonderful service! We have lived in the area for a long time and just discovered this place. It worth the short drive from surrounding areas. read more

First, but not the last time ! I went to Pecan Grove for lunch and man was it good ! When I think of Leona, Texas I alway think of a big steak and all the trimmings. That's true, but let me tell you Pecan Grove Cafe is tight there with them. Just a simple Cafe with plenty of choices. I had the Texas Dip. The Texas Dip is shaved sirloin steak in a jalapeño cheese bun, with homemade French fries and Au Jus gravy. I added the grilled onions and jalapeños!! W O W Excellent is an understatement! I will be back soon. They also had great looking burger (see my pic). You can't go wrong at The Pecan Grove Cafe. They have wonderful desserts too. When in Leona, Texas go by the Pecan Grove. Go get Full read more

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My co-workers and I stopped here for lunch. It's 8-10 miles east of I-45 just south of Centerville. It's rural Texas chic! Our waitress Jamie was an absolute delight; very sweet and informative. I had the ribeye cheeseburger and tots. Both were very fresh, hot and delicious; the burger was fried to perfection. My friends had chicken-fried steak and chicken-fried chicken. They assured me they were both very good also; they certainly looked good! The cream gravy, which for me can make or break a good chicken-fried steak, was also very good. I highly recommend it, but it is closed Sunday-Tuesday. read more

The sirloin burger is outstanding. The chicken fried steak is awesome. That's all I've tried so far. My youngest ordered a grilled cheese with bacon and it was outstanding. Don't skip the cobbler of the day. read more

What a delightful find for lunch! Quaint small cafe not far off I45 and worth the short detour. We were met by an energetic waitress who helped us know the favorites on the menu. We never thought we would order a pimento cheese sandwich in a restaurant but I can tell you now we will make ours differently at home! We also shared the French dip sandwich, it was delicious! There were a couple more items we wanted to try so we will be back! read more

Delicious food! Cute and quaint. Lovely to be in a small town atmosphere. The chicken salad on jalapeño bread is so good. Definitely stop here. read more

Love this place! Time has stood still here and you can't pack more charm, good food and friendly owners anywhere but here. I had a BLT and my husband had the Club, and both were good ole fashioned goodness. Wish I could come here all the time. read more

Holy smokes this place is amazing. The pimiento cheese sandwich is what all the locals get, but my favorite is the chicken fried chicken sandwich!!! read more

What a pleasant surprise. We stopped in here on a run between Houston and Dallas. The food was amazing. All made with ribeye!! We had the Texas dip or whatever the French dip was called, pimento cheese sandwich, burger, and chicken fried steak. We were all impressed with the quality. Service was spot on. This will be a regular pit stop from now on! Sorry we were hungry and it was good so no pics. read more

The food was amazing and Jamie was everything. Good portions, seasoned and delicious.

Best 1/2 spot between Dallas and Houston! Met a friend for lunch and it was so delicious! We ordered the patty melt, which is made from a ribeye! It was juicy and tender! Served on Texas toast! We also ordered the chicken salad sandwich on fresh jalapeño bread! The chicken salad is a secret family recipe and it was the best I've ever had! The staff is so friendly and service was excellent! We even met the sweet owners who were enjoying a meal as well! Make a trip to Leona for lunch. You won't be disappointed!!!! read more

Love our Thursday lunch bunch. Service is awesome. Variety on menu is great. Chicken salad is always a good choice.

Very tasty. It was a very happy, bubbly sort of busy when I was there, and food and service remained quick. Worth planning to stop here if you're going between Dallas and Houston. read more

So we were traveling from Houston area to DFW and had our 3 dogs with us and need a lunch stop. WOW! We got there around lunch time and they were busy but the food was worth the wait and it was the perfect day for sitting outside on the picnic tables. We had the bacon cheese rib-eye burger and the Texas Dip sandwich! These were amazing, fresh, perfectly cooked, and the flavor was wonderful. The dipping sauce for the Texas dip was not just a canned beef broth, it was homemade from the roast drippings and the cheddar jalapeño roll was soft and delicious with just a hint of jalapeño heat. Highly highly recommend you stop by or call in an order for pickup. It's not far off the highway. read more

Delicious burgers and sandwiches! Go early because they close early. Cute little place!

Great food, and friendly staff!! I haven't had anything there I didn't like. They make their ranch dressing.

We love stopping here where good old fashioned respect is served up with awesome food. Haven't had anything that wasn't good or great! Especially the pecan cobbler. Trying the chicken salad next time if they're not out again. read more

Always amazing food! Love the chicken salad and the pimento cheese on jalapeño bread is delicious!!! and the service is always outstanding!

This is a small town restaurant that's a convenient lunch stop between Houston & Dallas. Small menu so we went with the burgers based on the photos and reviews. The burger looked great and the fries were good but I didn't love the flavor of the meat. The meat was exceptionally fatty and just a weird, different flavor I couldn't enjoy. The staff were sweet and it was a nice break from the road but I would not order the burger again. read more

I found this place on Yelp, looking for a spot to eat along 45 on my way to and from Texas A&M. It's an awesome family diner, serving some of the best CFS I have ever had. Super crispy crust, and I didn't have to ask for the gravy on the side! Delicious home fries too. She had a double meat Cheeseburger, and it was excellent. Came with Lays potato chips. I am sure she could have subbed them for something else. Pecan cobbler was fantastic. I didnt care for the peach as much, as they seem to use spiced peaches, but that is a matter of taste. It was generous, with lots of delicious crust. Very short hours make it difficult for me to get here, as I am usually either in a hurry or coming through at the the wrong time. I'm telling you to make the effort. You'll be glad you did. read more

So we were driving from Houston to Dallas and just happened to look for someplace to eat using our SIRI suggestions. We found this awesome cafe and let me tell you, Don't pass it by! We had the Texas dip, the pimento cheese sandwich and the chicken salad. Everything is homemade. The staff brought out some samples of The pimento cheese and the chicken salad beforehand for us to try and sold us on it! The bread was all fresh and delicious and then we also had a molten chocolate cake with coffee ice cream on it as well as the pecan cobbler. The staff was super friendly and offered us drinks to go. Loved it! read more

PECAN GROVE CAFE - Burgers Near Me - Leona, Texas

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This place was awesome! You can only find them on google maps though. The apple maps took us in the wrong direction. They are right off the highway and make a great place to stop for lunch or dinner on the drive between Dallas and Houston. The waitstaff are extremely friendly and hospitable. It truly was a taste of southern hospitality. The menu had about 10-15 items for lunch which is perfect to choose from. I had a shrimp and my mother had the jambalaya. The food looked amazing when it came out. The jambalaya seemed to have been made wrong that day though. It was extremely salty to the point of being inedible. The restaurant generously waived it off our bill and gave us a choice of another entree. We got to take the jambalaya home where we rinsed it with water a couple of times and cooked some more rice into it before eating. (still quite good!) read more

Excellent! Staff was welcoming and very attentive. Tried the Texas Dip, chicken fried steak sandwich, and pecan cobbler. 10/10 recommend!

We stopped here on our way to Dallas from Houston, and I'm so glad we did. We ordered a cup of soup, burger, grilled chicken sandwich, and a club sandwich and everything was great, including the service. And, I loved the stained glass hanging on every window. We'll definitely be back. read more

Ride the bike up with my wife on a beautiful morning to have lunch and give Pecan Grove a try. Upon arriving we knew we were in for a treat. The parking lot was grass, and there were shady spots out back. We parked the bike under a large shade tree and went inside. Instantaneous country charm and hospitality as we were invited to choose a table or booth. Big ol' iced teas, and we relaxed for a few minutes before ordering. I chose the garlic burger with pan fried potatoes, and my wife had a cheeseburger with fries. The beef in the burger was outstanding, and the food was only a prelude to what came next. Pecan cobbler with Blue Bell. Good lawd, just kick me in the face with how good that was! We will absolutely be back and have been recommending it to our family and friends that like to try new places. read more

What a great little cafe! My wife and I were traveling down to Houston and stopped by on a Friday when they were having their shrimp specials. My wife had grilled shrimp with cole slaw, spicy baked beans and French fries. I had shrimp and grits. Both came with salad. All of it was homemade, well-seasoned and excellent. My only regret was not saving room for the homemade cobbler! read more

Quaint little cafe, but food was so-so. Was looking forward to try chicken salad, but they were out. We stopped, cause we love to find local favorites. It was a popular little place, however just think it is more due to nothing else around. Definitely not worth more than a two star! read more

Great food I got the chicken fried steak and it was to die for all fresh and homemade. Great Service 5/5 friendly, attentive, and very welcoming Affordability is a definite yes. Lots of good food for a great price. They make their own cobbler and it was amazing. A hidden treasure in Leona, TX read more

Decided to try to find something different on my way home to Dallas from Houston today. Did a search for top places to eat near my route and came across this little gem. Great stop and will be back again! I tried the chicken fried steak. It did NoT disappoint. Nicely battered, tender steak. Nice thick homemade gravy. And the fries...YUM. Fresh brewed iced tea and a salad bar for appetizer. The serving was plentiful and the staff was friendly and attentive. Great find! read more

PECAN GROVE CAFE - Stopped in for the first time and tried the Chicken Fried Steak. Yum! - Burgers Near Me - Leona, Texas

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Very good fresh food with a little salad bar, soup and awesome cobbler. Great stop on way from Dallas to Houston. The inside of the cafe is super charming and the staff friendly. read more

PECAN GROVE CAFE - Here's the menu but the also have a special. - Burgers Near Me - Leona, Texas

Just had the Texas Dip at PecanGrove Cafe. It was so delicious! We always stop here on our way to our country place. I always say I will have something different next time but the Texas Dip with pepper jack and grilled onions is so good that I order it every time. read more

If you are looking for a good place to eat between Houston and DFW, stop at the Pecan Grove Cafe in Leona! With a posted population of 118 the town has a nice cozy feel. This is a great place and today appeared to be one of only a few places open. They do close at 2 pm though so be ready for lunch. Lots of families there and everyone was super nice and made us feel at home. The food was great and the yellow tablecloths brighten up the place. We have added this to our must stop list for next time too! read more

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Road trip treasure. Great stopping point between Houston and Dallas for a quick lunch! Less than three minutes off of 45, and easy to find. Pull up off the shoulder into the grass and park right out front. Friendly wait staff. Impeccably clean, including the restroom, and cutely decorated with down home flare. Good strong iced tea. Salad was fresh and clean, with no funky pieces of lettuce. Excellent grilled chicken breast with mushrooms and onions. The onion rings were great with voluminous batter, nice and crispy. Less fry on the French fries, but they were equally delicious. Try substituting chicken breast (as per our waitress' recommendation) instead of a beef patty on the ultimate burger (it's a pimento-avocado love fest, with mayo snuck in). Will return next time it's meal time and I'm on 45. read more