Love the food! My husband and I always pick our table based on the paintings! The food is great,…read morestaff are friendly and nice! Not sure who painted the vignettes of maybe a walk in Paris? Always makes me sad when we are looking for a fun place on a Monday but it does make me appreciate when they do open!

The kitchen has a god awful smell of rotten sea food that will lurk out into the bar, then off into…read morethe restaurant seating and it's the worst smell I've ever had to endure while sitting down to enjoy meal!

Returned to The Whistlestop for the first time in a long time. This was my first visit since…read morefinding out I am allergic to gluten. The staff was incredibly helpful with finding things that I could have on the menu. Our server was very willing to ask the chef any questions I had about ingredients and sauces. You can get any of the pasta dishes they can make them with gluten free pasta upon request along with getting any handhelds on a gluten free bun. I landed on the Poke Bowl, I subtracted the aioli and ponzu because they were not gluten free. I removed the picked ginger out of my personal preference. To replace the sauces I removed I asked for a cup of their apple vinaigrette and it paired incredibly well with everything in the bowl.

I'm A nod to the rural TX farming and railway that represents east TX. Decor includes broken down…read moretractors, votives surrounded by barbed wire (all fake- no safety concerns), an old pickup, and tons of plants like fiddle leaf figs and pothos. I noticed there is a lip on the front door so don't trip- the travel path can be challenging for those with mobility impairment whether that be a wheelchair user or someone who shuffles their feet (as many clientele in the area). Likewise the lighting is pretty and dramatic but limited in several areas where there are steps and the accessible parking isn't too identifiable at night (to the left of the entrance). Just be careful. For hearing impaired folks, it was a bit loud at 7:30 for conversations but by 8:20 it was noticeably quieter if hearing aids were needed to discern tabletop discussions. I added myself to a yelp waitlist but this wasn't mentioned. But the wait wasn't too bad. There was a family of 8 ahead of me that seemed to throw the hostess for a serious loop. She put together a table which they immediately rejected, asked for another that containing a reserved placard then a third. In between she came back to the stand and looked at me inquisitively - so I asked for a table for one- but then she said it would be a minute. I got the "table for one" treatment- offer for a less comfortable high top in what the bar area- and then I thought we were headed to that 2 top by the bathroom every restaurant dooms single diners with, but was pleasantly surprised to be offered a 4 top. The menu reflected what was on their website- always a good sign. But the waitress was not able to handle the volume. I waited 10 minutes before even being greeted. When she did come by to say she'd be right with me, I could hear a nearby table asking for a pen to pay a check after a wait and another table she had served beverages seemed to be a little irked they hadn't gotten a ticket yet so I figured it best to adjust my ordering accordingly. The fried green tomatoes were a perfect temperature- this can often be a challenge to have them still hot but not scald your tongue prior to the rest of a meal. I think thinner slices help achieve this. Coated in cornmeal not flour mixture made it a challenge to stay on, but the homemade ranch is perfect and makes up for any pieces you fish out. The tuna tataki is approachable- wise choice for an area that is less likely to have a palette looking for wild combinations. I'd feel comfortable introducing someone to tuna with this dish. The concept of tortilla chip with seared tuna (possibly ahi) with crispy fried onion strings and grilled bell peppers and a bit of ponzu sauce is great but swimming in ponzu, the tortilla chips were not strong enough to hold the tuna and their being heavily pre salted really made the whole dish way too salty. I'd love to see this reconfigured with unsalted tortillas cut in half and fried, just a drizzle of the ponzu sauce, and keep the onions and peppers. the grilled peppers adding that smokey flavor really could shine then. And to be clear that was the stand out detail- would love to see more of that combo. For the entree I went with a grilled salmon since I've had two NY strips in Chicago this week. The salmon was definitely fishy so not as fresh, but the jalapeño compound butter really helped cover this so I'd recommend opting for that over an herb butter. The grilled asparagus is a little oily but grateful for a vegetable that wasn't frozen and heated. The Parmesan on top adds a good bit of flavor but again watch out for salt blindness. I would normally say how can you mess up a loaded baked potato but actually I had a terrible twice baked one at a stupid expensive steakhouse this week. They did not scrimp on the toppings- every bite could come with a bit of cheese, sour cream, chives, and real crumbled bacon. Frankly this was the type of potato you think of when you think of home. Solid. Now the tea. This was what I was most curious about given the city of Trinidad has notoriously bad (safety has even been questioned) water. The restaurant has invested in a filtration system and promoted it online. To be honest one of the main reasons I was convinced to try the place. There is a lingering taste that it's been processed but nothing I would reject and the peace of mind frankly would keep me coming back. Now my tea glass could have been refilled more often (ran empty twice), but in this instance, that's a testament to water being drinkable. For service I would say they were a little overwhelmed as tables nearby were left unbussed, but the food was never cold and was served very timely so they have that down. I also want to acknowledge the guy at the table next to me was blowing his nose loudly and incessantly using the restaurant napkin so my heart truly goes out to that staff having to deal with that. Honestly kind of want to keep this one a secret.

I was fortunate enough to visit this place with our car club after driving around the area today…read more Rustic decor with outstanding food. There were a LOT of selections to choose from, and now that we've had the Great White pizza, there's about a dozen other things on the menu I can't wait to try. The crust was excellent, white sauce garlic and ricotta and white meat chicken. I'll be honest, I didn't expect much, but not only did we eat almost the whole thing, we argued over who got the leftovers for dinner later! Don't sleep on this place! Try the pizza!

Came here to celebrate a birthday. We had 7 in our party and I'm leaving a 3 star! It is for the…read morefood and the service. For the price, really a 2-3 star. Albeit, only one waitress left by the time it came to order, but drinks ran dry and melted down. ( and flies) One of the kids ordered a pizza one way and on the other side a different flavor. (1/2 &1/2) Mind you, the cost is 18$ for a large pizza. This one they tagged for $33. That's ONE PIZZA with 2 different flavors. I would not mind so much, but the food wasn't even that great. It was fair. And then, they add a $6 non-cash adjustment. Really? I felt like they ripped us off and never thought a thing about it. Businesses like this, in my opinion, don't deserve my hard earned money. Won't go back.

We've been there a couple times now. The food is always excellent and the service is top notch.read more

Great night with incredible food, warm friendly service & great drinks & vino. The plum…read moretart....SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!! Can't wait to return & try other great cheffy dishes!!! Yum, Yum, get ya some!!!!

Bethany and Justin are super sweet people. The food is…read moresooooooo good and you definitely get your monies worth. Other than the traffic, the outside covered patio is a very welcoming spot to sit and enjoy your meal.

The food is cooked and prepared daily on site and has amazing flavors. Great friendly service,…read morestraight from the owners. Cute setting and just a relaxed local feel, because it is owned and operated by locals. The food is just an amazing mix of Mexican and Texas BBQ, just as the name implies. Highly recommend trying it out.

A cozy little place for outstanding food! Greeted & seated by friendly & helpful staff. The menu…read moreis a fusion of authentic Mexican food with smoky East Texas barbecue. The chips (served hot right out of the kettle) & smoky salsa were a big hit at our table. The chili de Arbol sauce added some zing to the salsa with a just right amount of heat in the after bite. We had the Savage brisket burrito with poblano sauce, the street tacos with brisket and a side of charro beans, and the brisket quesadillas. Generous portions served right off the grill. Just outstanding from start to finish.

Such a great restaurant! The lasagna was amazing, the sauce was so fresh and tasty. Rigatoni was…read morewonderfully cooked. Service was fast, and seating was very cozy. I would eat here again and again.

Wow, what a great stop in East Texas! Really fun rustic charm to the place. Food was amazing. The…read moreMrs had Salmon Lemone with mashed potatoes which was so good. I had Farfalle Primavera..pasta in a rich, super flavorful sauce with olive and sun dried tomato...I could eat this every day of the week! Great wines to choose from as well. I highly recommend a stop here for a great dinner.

Great place for hunting while drinking I like to shoot clay pigeons between shots of whiskey pull…read moreup in your golf carts since we have no police in Star Harbor to enforce the dress code. Bring your dog with you if they are well behaved.