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    Rays Drive In

    4.1 (171 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shebly K.

    I'm so stuck I wanted to love this place!!! Everyone in town talks about rays! When we got there and pulled up someone came right out but no menus or anything! Thankful I looked it up online before hand. For it being old school the prices were a little high. For two people it was $32. The fry's were ok didn't come out hot and fresh. The burgers were ok as well didn't seem to have any seasoning. The best part was the mayonnaise I'm not sure if it was fresh but it was delicious and sweet. When I finished they never came for the tray, we waited and flashed our lights. So I drove to the door then they asked if I paid I said yes I finished and wanted to leave and nobody came. Happy I was able to experience. You can go to the drive up part or eat inside.

    Tator Tot

    Travelers beware. Stopped here for lunch with my girlfriend on a trip through Lufkin. I looked at local restaurants with good reviews and Rays was one of them. Rays has a really nice style. Classic Americana interior and a nice patio out front. You can also drive up and go inside to order and they'll bring it out to you. We opted to sit inside and eat. I ordered the rays special and my girlfriend got the shrimp basket. The burger was nothing special. It was very big but for the $11 price point it better had been. My girlfriend enjoyed her shrimp (around $15. Girlfriend says it tasted like a $10 value) but also said that it wasn't very flavorful. The tater tots and fries were about average. Crispy, I'll give them that. The service was normal. Walk up and order and then they call out your name over a speaker system. The employees did not come off as friendly even when I tried to be nice. All said and done for two mains, one side, and one soft drink it was around $33. There is a sonic and whataburger across the street so you'd be able to get comparable food for less than what you'd pay at Rays. I'd give the food a 3/5, service 2/5, ambiance 4/5, price 2/5.

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    15 years ago

    took thirty minutes to get a rays special and fries thats rediculous

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    11 years ago

    this is a great place for burgers. They have very good Onion Rings.

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    15 years ago

    It's a local landmark! Try the bacon cheeseburger, tots and Dr. Pepper freeze!!

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    12 years ago

    Best burger in Lufkin! A local favorite! I like how their patties are thin. They also have a great trout basket.

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    12 years ago

    Ray's ,what can i say they have a really great burger and i love their steak finger baskets ,the service is always friendly.

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    Dairy Queen

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    2.2
    (20 reviews)
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    Stopped by for a couple blizzards this evening. My wife had a Peanut Butter Blizzard and I had the…read moreBlizzard of the Month (Mint Oreo Cookie). The server was not friendly (i.e. no greeting or "how can I help you?" Only a blank stare). After talking our order, made both blizzards for us. When finished, he handed them to us without a comment and not inverting them as we typically would expect from Dairy Queen. This may appear trivial but it has been the trademark Blizzard presentation at Dairy Queen for years. It was nice to see the manager on duty, hopefully she can observe first-hand that employee customer serve training is needed. We like Dairy Queen and are hoping this franchise continues to be open and thrives unlike nearby the Diboll that closed recently. The Lufkin location certainly has had a rocky past year but hopefully management will intercede to ensure continued improvements are made. For instance, half the dining room has been blocked off for months and the old tile floor has been removed. Most of the customers seem to be using the drive-thru and they are very likely oblivious to the state of the interior. Overall, the blizzards were acceptable and I took a star off because of the poor customer service and the condition of the restaurant.

    Every time I give you guys another chance, you drop the ball. I paid +$8 to add cheese to 4 burgers…read moreand add chili cheese to my fries. And I guess I just donated that money instead because I got zero cheese with my order. For some reason, you served me my ice cream a full 20 minutes before giving me my food, so it was completely melted before I even left the parking lot. I called six times to attempt to resolve the matter with my food, and no one answered. You had at least 6 people working when I ordered. Not one of you could answer the phone or double-check the accuracy of the order. Do you guys enjoy being known as the worst dairy queen in 50 miles?

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    Rays Drive In - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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