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    Real Texas Cafe

    4.1 (122 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    It doesn't get more Texas than a great big HOWDY Y'ALL.
    Kevin S.

    Good afternoon Yelpsters. Hope you're enjoying the rain as much as my yard is. I think I saw it smiling. Free water is always the best kind. So today, I wanted brunch. I usually trust my instinct. In the age of technology, those instincts are supplimented by an App, and thousands of thousands of great people like you. Yes you. . A review of Real Texas Cafe was highlighted this morning, so ever the lover of local mom and pop businesses, I scrubbed up to come chow down. I even put my stretchy joggers on just in case. I missed the rush. I figured theyclose at 2:30, come about 1:00 because the working ladies and gent have to be back at work. Lighter foot traffic means an unrushed, unstressed prepared brunch. Chefs/cooks don't need to be overwhelmed all the time. So I never show up last half hour of service, or at rush hour. The last picture tells the story. This is a family owned, family operated restaurant, not just in function, but in feel, in experience. It has an honest feel as if they truly want you to feel fed, and at home. No corporate vibe here. The kids are waiting and bussing tables, cashing you out, smiles galore. The meal? Griddlecakes, thick, but super light, fluffy, golden brown with that perfect buttery crisp edge. Just after Easter, both Jesus and these griddlecakes rose up. One saves my soul, the other, my appetite. God would laugh at that one so it's cool for you too. I asked for the sliced potatoes with crispy-crispy fried onions. Never in my 45 years of cooking have I achieved this result. The potatoes are soft as a baked potato inside, but crispy outside, the onions, what I pictured in my kind was not near as perfect as what appeared on my plate. I wanted to ask the chef how so I can replicate them at home. Eggs were scrambled light, fluffy, maybe they add something. These were light, realky scrumptious. Only slight was the coffee wasn't as strong as I prefer. It was a flavorful light roast, but I'm a coffee snob, so I prefer a rich, darl premium roast. Partially my fault for adding cream before tasting. Wasn't enough to withhold a star though. Thank you Yelpers that took time to share this spot with me. I've driven by Westpark way and 121 for 3 decades. I had a motorcycle accident on this very corner in 2000 something... youch. Never saw this place looking at traffic. But today it was highlighted on Yelp. Well worthy of the high ratings. Till next time. Stay safe, be well, be it known you are loved, important, necessary. Have great days, enrished lives. Thanks for reading, and sharing your experiences. Peace and bacon grease.

    Pork chops with eggs
    John C.

    First a thank you for not turning us away 45min till close. I hate arriving before a place closes. Great service and a nice place to have breakfast or lunch. The menu includes breakfast and lunch and you can have breakfast at any time as well. The food came out quickly and was delicious. We all loved our food. Plenty of refills on drinks. Great prices as well.

    The Hungry Cowboy
    Zy M.

    Great food - Menu could use more on the A La Carte but that's about it One of the better chicken fried steaks I've had in a while! Service sucked but I was in no rush and had a good coffee after

    Egg & Cheese Melt with Sliced Potatoes ($11.75 10/2024)
    Christie N.

    Had a good breakfast. Easy parking. Very convenient place to eat close to local hospital. Lots of seating options and looked like two side rooms for larger gatherings. Dessert counter with single slices of pies & cake. Typical breakfast & lunch diner menu with daily specials. A little over priced compared to other local places with same fare in my opinion. Very quiet with multiple tables enjoying meals. Immediately greeted, seated & drink order taken. Friendly service with 2 ladies working the room & register (mid morning during the week). Received our meals quickly. I was looking for a cheaper item and ended up with the EGG & CHEESE MELT ($11.25) with sliced potatoes. (You choose bacon or sausage for the sandwich then hashbrowns or sliced potatoes as the side). Two buttery slices of Texas toast with egg, cheese, & bacon. Truly hard to go wrong here unless you're watching calories and cholesterol intake. The potatoes were okay but nothing special. My Mom got THE TRADITIONAL ($13.75) - Two eggs, bacon (believe there was 3-4 slices), sliced potatoes, served with multigrain toast. We both enjoyed our meals. They were good basic breakfasts. Just a little more expensive than I'm used to in the area. But owning a small business is expensive and I imagine costs associated with maintaining an older building aren't cheap either. They have done a good job!

    Lunch
    Larry M.

    I had the meatloaf,mashed potatoes & pinto beans . Delicious every bite. Onion Rings here are the real deal . Big thick slices of onion and seasoned batter . Service was prompt . Tea was refilled quickly. Place was clean . Feels like a real cafe pardon the pun . Plenty of comfortable seating

    Chicken and waffle
    Kay K.

    Trying out Real Texan Cafe. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the waffles were light and airy. Our server was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. The cafe has a cozy, down-to-earth feel, perfect for a weekend brunch. It seemed reasonably priced for the generous portion sizes. Highly recommend!

    Yummy menu
    Chuck M.

    What a great hidden gem in the MidCities area. My dining out Toastmasters club decided to gather at Real Texas Cafe for our monthly meeting. Our meeting organizer knocked it out of the park, she picked an incredible venue with good ole southern cooking that makes tummies very happy. There were over 20 of us in attendance and the staff took care of us with military precision. Real Texas Cafe has a great menu of family favorites that will satisfy even the most pickiest eater. If someone can't find something on the menu they like, then something's wrong. I love a good meatloaf. After reading the previous reviews, I knew right away that I needed to order 'Mama's Meatloaf" accompanied with mashed potatoes and fried okra. You can't get much better than that. My wife decided on the grilled chicken salad. After a short wait, our orders started arriving. The whole staff pitched in to get the plates delivered to the proper individuals without the hot entrees getting cold. No one was disappointed. The portions are ample. If you leave Real Texas Cafe hungry, it's your fault, not the restaurants. My meatloaf was delicious. The accompanying mashed potatoes and fried okra were seasoned perfectly. Every once in a while one has to splurge on unhealthy choices and I had no regrets. My wife's salad was all that she wished for, cool, crisp and packed full of all the veggies she loved. Again our servers were spectacular in their handling of our group. My wife and I decided to return again soon for breakfast. We can't wait.

    Part of my 2 by 4 $12.25
    Shannon M.

    We happened to be in the area and enjoy the small, "hole in the wall" type of places, so thought, why not? We were immediately greeted by a friendly young man right we went walked in and were taken to a booth. We didn't wait long at all for drinks or to have our order taken, but the wait for our food was a bit long. At first glance, we weren't excited about the food, especially the 2 by 4, but we soon learned everything actually tasted great! The entire service staff seemed to work together as a happy team. They ran food and refills to each others tables and were all attentive. We were truly impressed by that. On our way out we asked the young man who greeted us and he let us know his mom owns the Cafe and it really gave us a family owned feeling, full of people who care about the customers. Definitely a spot worth checking out.

    Breakfast menu
    Billy J.

    Great family style menu restaurant! Very friendly staff, clean with an up to date (Texas) decor/ atmosphere. Check out included menu pictures. The $12.99 price (for many items) could seem high until you see the large portions of fantastically prepared food. I love the Real Texas Omelette, it's a meat lovers plus! However, I'm never gotten anything which wasn't exceptional! They also have great homemade pie, too! This place is a must try!

    Greasy chicken fried steak, and cold eggs

    The food came out greasy, cold, and missing items. It also took over 30 min. When you order grits, when putting butter in them, you would think it would melt? Nope!!

    Pancakes and biscuits and gravy
    Rafael M.

    This is definitely a mom and pop place with many regular customers. The waitresses are very friendly and attentive. They have daily specials. I had the two by four. Just a typical breakfast, the pancakes were delicious. They were nice and fluffy. I also had an order of biscuits and gravy. It could of been more flavorful and a little thicker gravy. It's an easy place to dine. I will be back to try their pot roast.

    Coffee
    Charlotte H.

    The food was good. The eggs were just like I asked for. The restaurant was definitely a good one. Coffee was hot. the restaurant was clean. The waitresses were nice. The prices were decent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    Ham & Egg Omelette delicious!

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    Rosako's Restaurant - I ordered a one meat plate (links), but got links and wings. Wrong order or close to closing time ?? Either way, it's all delicious !!!

    Rosako's Restaurant

    4.1(643 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    We were looking for soul food not too far away, and found this place. While still a bit of…read moredistance from us we decided to order pickup. I placed the order online for pickup with no issues. Inside had a few tables for people that wanted to dine in, but there were only people picking up when I arrived. I only waited a few more minutes for it to be boxed up. We ordered the wings, fried fish, sausage, and rib tips. No complaints from anyone - everyone loved their food. I had the wings and they were really good - a bit spicy and loved the flavor. We will definitely get this again.

    We decided to order from this restaurant through the Too Good To Go app…read more I rarely write harsh reviews, but this experience deserves every bit of criticism. What happened today was unacceptable from the moment we walked in. The place was visibly dirty and completely unappetizing. The back area was mostly hidden behind what looked like a shower curtain, which did nothing to inspire confidence. There appeared to be only one man working, and he came out only a few times during the entire 45 minutes we waited. Even more concerning, there was a child who looked to be about eight or nine years old wearing latex gloves and repeatedly coming out to the front, apparently helping with restaurant tasks that no child should be doing. Despite having prepaid through Too Good To Go, no one acknowledged us for nearly 10 minutes. We stood in a hot dining room with almost no air conditioning while the child wandered in and out and the adult remained behind the curtain. More people arrived behind us, also with prepaid orders, until there were about 10 people waiting. We watched three other customers receive their food before us. One was a DoorDash driver, which made sense, and one woman had arrived before us. However, another woman with a very small order was served ahead of us even though she arrived after we did. When the man finally came out, we showed him our Too Good To Go order. He swiped the app, marking our order as picked up, then disappeared behind the curtain again and never returned with our food. After waiting 45 minutes in a sweltering dining room on a nearly 100-degree Texas day, we gave up. We left without the food we had already paid for. At that point, losing the cost of the meal was preferable to staying in that environment any longer. This was one of the worst pickup experiences I have ever had. Between the unsanitary conditions, the lack of staff, the presence of a child apparently performing restaurant tasks, the complete absence of customer service, and the fact that we never even received the order we had already paid for, I can say with complete confidence: We will never return.

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    Rosako's Restaurant - Smoked Meatloaf has rum BBQ sauce!! You see those Yams & Greens. Cake is strawberry.  Peach  Cobbler in the back

    Smoked Meatloaf has rum BBQ sauce!! You see those Yams & Greens. Cake is strawberry. Peach Cobbler in the back

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    Cotton Patch Cafe

    Cotton Patch Cafe

    3.3(200 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    i have been to several cotton patches; great choice when you are craving home cooking…read more hubbie had the meatloaf, i had chicken & dumplings. meatloaf was very moist & tasty. my chicken & dumplings was just ok. the broth tasted different than it had at other locations. not bad, but just not as tasty. server was great, very personable and attentive.

    Walking in, my most immediate thought was that this was probably the nicest Cotton Patch Cafe I…read morehave been to. Country music softly playing, the wood and stone look, just really pleasant overall. My server was good, but really missed several points I would like in my experience for me to rate as excellent or even very good. I never know what someone is going through, so I don't want to be harsh and by no means was she bad. The things I would have liked that just weren't there...1) did not inform me what the special of the day was, 2) did not ask me if I wanted to take advantage of their personal sized appetizer for only $2.99 and 3) she brought my check without asking if I wanted dessert, even though the dessert table tent was literally in my hands. These are the things that can make or break a restaurant's financials, so I was surprised Cotton Patch must not require their waitstaff to do those things. My food was pretty good. I got the Thursday Chicken Fingers Special, which was Chicken Tenders and French Fries. I would give the at least a 4 rating. Overall my lunch here was good. I would definitely come back.

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    Cotton Patch Cafe - Grapevine Decor

    Grapevine Decor

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    Juicys Homestyle Fried Chicken - Breast, Wing, fries.

    Juicys Homestyle Fried Chicken

    4.3(42 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    I went to Juicy's Homestyle Chicken to try it out for the first time and ordered the chicken wing…read moredinner. Man, the chicken was seasoned really well! It had plenty of flavor without being overly salty, which I definitely appreciated. The fries were good too and seasoned nicely with seasoning salt. The place itself was clean, and everything looked well kept. Customer service was okay--not bad at all, but nothing that really stood out either. Since I ordered to-go, I didn't have a lot of interaction with the staff. I will say the young man working the register could've been a little more welcoming and engaging. This would've also been a perfect opportunity to upsell me on a dessert, drink, or another menu item, especially since it was my first time there. Overall, though, the food was the star of the show. The chicken was flavorful, well-seasoned, and not too salty. I'd definitely come back and try some other items on the menu.

    I really wanted to love Juicy's, especially after hearing good things about them, but unfortunately…read moremy first experience was pretty underwhelming. I placed my order about 17-18 minutes before closing. The staff wasn't particularly welcoming, but they were somewhat friendly, took my order, and answered my questions the best they could. One person didn't know the answer to something I asked, but another employee chimed in and helped, which I appreciated. I also understand that I came near the end of their day, so everyone may have simply been tired. I ordered the 2-piece catfish with mac & cheese and green beans, plus 3 wings on the side. I was told my food would take about 20-25 minutes. There were customers ahead of me and people who came in after me, so I actually gave them an extra five minutes before returning to pick up my order. Everything was hot when I received it, but strangely, the first piece of fish and the wings didn't taste freshly fried. They were hot, but the breading had lost that fresh crispness, which made me wonder if they had possibly been reheated or dropped back into the fryer. What made it even more noticeable was that my second piece of fish was MUCH better and tasted considerably fresher. Overall, the fish and chicken were also surprisingly bland. Once I got home, I ended up adding seasoning salt myself. However, I have to give credit where it's due: the green beans and cornbread were easily the highlights of the meal. The green beans had good flavor, and the cornbread was REALLY good. It was incredibly moist--almost cake-like moist--and definitely one of the things I enjoyed most. Unfortunately, the mac & cheese was the biggest disappointment. It was extremely dry, and even the noodles didn't look like the mac & cheese I had seen in photos before ordering. Maybe I received what was left toward the bottom of the pan because it was the end of the day, but either way, what I received really wasn't acceptable. I'm including a picture because it honestly speaks for itself. I completely understand that I ordered close to closing time, and I'm taking that into consideration. However, if the quality of the food can't be maintained until closing, I think there should be a cutoff for new orders--maybe 30 minutes beforehand. If a restaurant is open, still accepting orders, and charging full price, customers should receive the same quality of food they would receive earlier in the day. I spent around $30, so overall this was disappointing. I'm actually considering giving Juicy's another try in the middle of the day because I'd like to know whether this was simply an end-of-day experience or if this is representative of the food overall. Based on this first visit, though, I wasn't impressed.

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    Juicys Homestyle Fried Chicken
    Juicys Homestyle Fried Chicken
    Juicys Homestyle Fried Chicken - Exterior

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    Pineapple Grill  - Korean Chicken, Teri Beef Mix

    Pineapple Grill

    4.6(339 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Alright now, this place is a gem!…read more I work with someone who raves about this place, and I finally decided to try it. Walking in, the young lady at the register was so sweet and pleasant. I had an online order and arrived a bit early, she politely let me know there would be a little wait, and I did not mind. I would, much rather wait, than walk in twenty minutes early to see my food just sitting there. It is a small space, but one that comes with warmth. What I chose: Mixed Plate Teriyaki Beef - The first bite, YES! The meat was seasoned so well, I was afraid the teriyaki sauce would overtake the flavor; it didn't. Both, the sauce and the seasoning complemented each other very well. The beef was thinly sliced and free of fat. I can't stand enjoying a bite, and out of nowhere, boom, a piece of fat. I'm not a beef person, but I'm so happy I tried something different. Hamburger Steak: I couldn't wait to try this, it's delicious! The patty is plenty and well seasoned; it isn't heavily seasoned, but well seasoned. It was juicy and not dried out, which sometimes happens. The gravy was perfect, and went perfectly with the meat patty. Next time, I will ask for more gravy and onions. I love grilled onions with meat patties. With my order, I asked for steamed veggies, but received rice instead. I don't eat rice often, but this is the one time I was happy with the mishap. I had a small bit with the gravy and patty, delicious!! Sides: Mac Salad and Rice - I didn't order rice; instead, it should have been steamed veggies. As I said above, the rice ended up being a great mishap; it was perfect with my meat patty and gravy. The mac salad, sadly, I didn't like. It wasn't horrible, it just didn't hit the right taste buds. Chocolate Mac Nut Cheesecake: I only tasted a spoonful of this, but it was good. I wouldn't get it again, for me, it was too sweet. They do have another cheesecake, which looks like a plain cheesecake, with a sauce on top. That, I will try. Spam Musubi: There seems to be more rice than what I am used to, so I cut it in half, and it made for the perfect bite. This was more than enough food; I have plenty to take to work for lunch and will have more to enjoy for dinner. I am so happy I visited. I will definitely visit periodically for a hamburger steak, and I am anxious to try their panko shrimp. Add them to your list, it is a must!!

    It's so cutely decorated inside and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I felt the kindness once…read moreI walked in. They get a lot of online orders so they were busy with that, but I didn't mind because I was checking out the menu. I got the bento box and it was delicious. A large bed of rice with everything else sat upon it, I was pleasantly full afterwards. I grabbed a guava cake to take home and it barely made it home because the cake was DELICIOUS. I love guava and their confection was perfection. I seriously still think about it and can't wait to come back and try it again. I also got the wings, which were crispy and super favor full. I also got to try the butter and pumpk

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    Pineapple Grill  - BBQ Chicken, BBQ Teriyaki Steak

    BBQ Chicken, BBQ Teriyaki Steak

    Pineapple Grill  - Fresh Ahi

    Fresh Ahi

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    Mrs. Linda Soul Food To Go - Menu from Instagram

    Mrs. Linda Soul Food To Go

    4.2(17 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Google reviews did me a solid. I'll start this review that for the most part I'm boycotting YELP…read moresince they removed my 2025 Elite status for the first time in 14 yrs. Craving fried chicken and decided to head to Juicys Soul Food and learned they had closed....uggggh. Not to be deterred discovers Linda's Soul Food to go and called to inquire if they had fried chicken. They did. Yahoooo. Off we went. Upon arrival and as we entered this little gem I just admit I was worried. It was dead and appeared only one person was working. We learned they only had 4 meat offerings, fried chicken, fried pork chops, meatloaf and fried catfish. We were a bit disappointed when we learned they only had wings and legs for the fried chicken but moved on and placed an order. I had the fried chicken legs, collard greens, fried cabbage and Mac n cheese. She opted for the fried pork chops and Mac n cheese. The serving size are huge. 3 legs, 3 pork chops. Sides are plentiful. Are you ready? Absolutely delicious. The fried pork chops were the best we have ever had out. The Fried chicken was equally as good. HOT. JUICY. Soooo good. The Mac n cheese was better than Juicys. Cheesy and gooey goodness. I loved it. The collards were also better than Juicys....id argued one of the best I've ever had out. My mom would have been in heaven. Speaking of heaven...the Fried Cabbage is to die for... A major home run!

    I was in the area and searched soul food. This place came up with great reviews so I decided to…read morecheck them out. The guy that helped me was pleasant. He offered me a sample of chicken tetrazzini that wasn't on the menu. He swore it was good, and it was! I ordered that with corn and greens, since the cabbage I originally requested would not be ready for another 15 minutes. Chicken tetrazzini was 9/10. Very good. The corn and greens were cooked with waaaaayyyyy too much pepper and should have been labeled as spicy corn and spicy greens. Also, the greens needed to be picked - I had too many big stems in my serving, and I'm not a fan of those. Would I go back when I'm in the area? Yes. Will I take advantage of them offering samples on everything? Absolutely! Reel back on that pepper, and they are in there. I recommend.

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    Mrs. Linda Soul Food To Go - Interior, nice and open despite the small size

    Interior, nice and open despite the small size

    Mrs. Linda Soul Food To Go - Exterior

    Exterior

    Mrs. Linda Soul Food To Go - Very cute, a lot of effort has gone into setting up a stylish and very clean order counter.

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    Very cute, a lot of effort has gone into setting up a stylish and very clean order counter.

    Saviano's Italian Kitchen

    Saviano's Italian Kitchen

    4.4(1k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    25 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    I was in the mood for pasta and after a few Yelp reviews, Saviano's had my vote. I placed a to-go…read moreorder and ate half the food before realizing I forgot to snap a pic. Needless to say, I'll be back. The woman at the to-go window was super sweet and helpful. I ordered the chicken parmigiana, meatballs and cheesecake with raspberry drizzle. Everything was moderately priced. The vibe was elegant and smooth so great spot for a date night.

    We came here for lunch in the middle of the week as my coworkers in the area had recommended it…read more Unfortunately, despite the nice service and ambiance, I walked away generally disappointed with the food quality here. Cody was our server and he was courteous and lively, and overall we really liked the cozy vibe inside. Plenty of space inside for large groups and can be intimate enough for date night too. We ordered the spicy calamari, a Caesar salad, and a pasta sampler to share. First, the complimentary garlic rolls came out, and they might have been my favorite part of the meal. Incredibly buttery, soft, and flavorful. The calamari had a nice batter and savoriness but my girlfriend noted that the green onion garnish tasted off and seem spoiled. We let Cody know and he hopefully relayed that to the chef to let them know. The Caesar salad was pretty typical but enjoyable nonetheless. We got the pasta sampler and the first thing I noticed was that the sauce tasted pretty one dimensional and a bit too sweet for my liking. I'm no Italian food expert but I found it to be at the same level as canned sauces. The cheese fillings and pasta themselves were pretty good and there no complaints there. The meatball also suffered from being a bit bland and had the same problem with the sauce. Maybe it was just an off day, and I do understand they are a family business. Hoping that if I try dining here again I'll have a much better experience than this one.

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    Saviano's Italian Kitchen - Family side, curbside, two brothers fighting together to get through this hard time. So grateful for the community support

    Family side, curbside, two brothers fighting together to get through this hard time. So grateful for the community support

    Saviano's Italian Kitchen

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    Real Texas Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

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