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    Railway Express Diner

    4.6 (72 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Boxcar Burger meal with onion on top of the bun and okra
    William B.

    This restaurant is located inside an Old railway station with plenty of memorabilia. The food is traditional southern comfort food. The boxcar Burger meal included a tasty beef patty with lettuce and tomato under the Patty and a large bun. The french fries were tasty and seemed to be made to order which was impressive. Service was extremely good with wait staff coming to check frequently during the meal. The door to the restaurant stays open so if someone comes in it doesn't immediately shot which can be a little bit annoying. Since you were in a real road station you get that feel and almost anticipate a train coming down the line which can be a lot of fun. There are also some old rail cars located near the dining area. The okra was incredibly good and tasted as if it was freshly made. The large onion slice over the bun was also fun.

    Mushroom Burger with Onion Rings
    Cindy J.

    A group of us went to the Railway Express Diner in Belton for the first time. I love the decorations and family atmosphere. The food was good old home cooking that tasted great. The portions and pricing were good. I would highly recommend putting this family owned restaurant on your frequented visit list.

    Chicken Fried Chicken , Train Wreck Fries, Depot Burger
    Adrianna N.

    The food was amazing! And the Service was even better! 10/10! Definitely will be back! The portions are huge as well! The chicken fried chicken was cooked to perfection and the fries were so good!!!

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    Teresa S.

    The service was great! She didn't rush us and checked on just the right amount of times. The food was fantastic! A chicken bacon grilled cheese on sourdough! The onion rings were good too but I was so full I couldn't finish them. I would definitely go back.

    House Salad with Thousand Island dressing!
    Tate V.

    Service was excellent! Food Great. Definitely will be coming back! I had the Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potato and Sid salad! Tender steak and real mashed potatoes! Salad dressing tasted homemade! Quaint little place with friendly people and great food! Can't wait to come back and try different things.

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    Bob F.

    We drove to Belton to tryout the Railroad Express cafe from Sun City. I ordered the chicken fried steak with frys, my wife ordered the Twisted chicken. Both had a crispy coating with a tender fully cooked interior,great flavor! The fresh cut fry's were cooked the way I like them and they didn't skimp on the portions. We ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer and really enjoyed them. We had Ice tea to drink and it really hit the spot on a hot afternoon. Staff was very nice and efficient. It looks like Belton is becoming a hotspot for new restaurants. The interior has a beautiful wood floor. We will definitely be back. Chicken Fried SteakHam

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    If you have a hankering for old fashioned comfort food then this is your spot. My only semi-complaint is they seemed to be short staffed.

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    It was delicious. Got chicken fried chicken it was fresh. And terrific. Service was amazing it's small but you can tell they cook fresh

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    Very cute restaurant, service was wonderful and the food was like delicious diner food!

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    The food was delicious!! Best catfish ever! Very friendly staff and owners! Will dine again soon!

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    Service was good and the food was great. Look forward to going again and trying new things from the menu.

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    Our first visit on our weekend stay in Belton was for breakfast, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Even…read morethe cappuccinos were better than some coffee shops. So, we went back for supper and enjoyed that. We had bacon and egg tacos, brisket, sausage, green beans and chili. All very good! Next visit to Belton, I'm going to try the cinnamon rolls. The staff was welcoming. The service was top notch. The tables were clean. We can't wait to visit again.

    It's Labor Day. I'm driving back from Granbury to Hutto, and I think about my Texas Monthly…read morepassport. I'm addicted to stamps. I'm addicted to putting points on the board. What BBQ place on the list happens to be open on a Monday (and quite frankly, seven days a week)? Miller's Smokehouse in Belton. Miller's Smokehouse has one of the longest tenures on the Texas Monthly Top 50, making the list four times in a row (the third-highest behind Louie Mueller and Snow's). They've got their business down. As I arrived, I parked in a free parking lot just across the street and got into the line around 12:30. The line moves pretty efficiently, and you order separately from the barbecue line. I think this immediately felt disheartening as a barbecue fan. You kinda expect to get your food while in line and watch the assembly of workers put it together, instead of them being in a separate location in the back giving you order numbers. It doesn't feel like a true Texas barbecue experience and more like a Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Instead of going for a tray, I opted for one of their specialty sandwiches, the El Gallo Picante. It has their spicy hot link sausage and their smoked chicken topped with coleslaw, onions, jalapeños, pickles, and barbecue sauce. I also got a side of their broccoli salad out of curiosity and a roll of their homemade cornbread. I got my drink and sat down with my roll of cornbread. It wasn't long until my tray came to me. The sandwich stood on its own as a behemoth. So much chicken and sausage fell out of the bun. The sandwich was less concerned about being a sandwich and more focused on creating a space to try and contain a mixture of ingredients. It wasn't bad, but it was hard to say anything other than that I felt uninspired by the entire thing. The sausage was fine, the chicken was kinda dry, but everything together with all the separate ingredients masked the meats' faults. The broccoli salad was a unique side that I had never seen before at a barbecue joint, so I wanted to try it. It was cool, but not something I'd get again. As for the cornbread, it was quality, but if that's the most impressive part of the meal, then I'm questioning the establishment's ability to create a good barbecue experience. I think it's so cool to have so many special barbecue places near me and the ability to try so many, but I'm starting to wonder if the places that stay on the list for four editions start to lose their oomph. Do they become complacent knowing they already have their business and are established? Is there any need to try and push the envelope when you're just a recurring guest on top barbecue lists? Is it a me issue? Is it my fault I went to Burnt Bean a week prior and now I'm trying a place that sells all-day barbecue? With your big brick-and-mortar and your TV screen menus, you're not as hungry as you used to be.

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    Well folks, I'm not food snob. I can eat army rations for days, but let me tell you. My wife and…read moreI wanted to try this place as we love to support local businesses and family run operations. We hit just before the lunch rush. Self seating. Our waitress took our drink order and after that came we waited a short spell. She was friendly and answered our questions about the menu. I wasn't very hungry and settled on a chilled cheese dog. My wife, a true southerners, ordered the lunch chicken fried steak. I just don't know if it's the world, our timing or us. But lately we hit places with wonderful reviews and they disappoint in either service or quality. Be warned. You never know if you are getting canned hormel chille or home made. I really hope this was hormel. The hotdogs had the texture of being neither boiled or grilled. So I'm guessing it was microwaved a bit too long as it was tough and chewy. The chicken fried steak edges came out too crispy and inedible although the meaty portion was ok. I notice a lot of the chicken fried stuff came out of the kitchen a bit crispy on the ends. I had to flag someone down for a refill on my tea. They did have great unsweetened tea. Remember. This place is cash or check. Only. I might want to go back on another day and try something else. Seems like everything was rushed but nothing was coming out fast. To their credit, by the time we left, there was a line out the door and the place was packed.

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    Had an awesome brunch here this morning. The food was all really good. I got the southwestern…read moreskillet which was the perfect blend of cheesy spicy potatoes and scrambled eggs, with some chicken sausage to round it all out. I also tried a bite of the strawberry cream waffle and it was delicious! Crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy inside. The service was quick and friendly, and overall just a great experience. I'm visiting from out of town, but would definitely come back here if I'm ever in the area.

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