Rio Vista is such a small town for such a unique restaurant! Feels like you are in an old saloon! Their hamburgers and fresh cut fries are the best! The chicken strips are real, like your grandma's! And that gravy!!!!! Oh my! I highly recommend this restaurant! You drink out of large mason jars and the owner is so friendly. It was recently featured in a new Taylor Sheridan series! So cool! Go eat at this soon to be iconic mom and pop hole in the wall treasure! read more

First time to Roughnecks in Rio Vista, texas. Was there before normal dinner hours on a Wednesday. Compadre had the beef quesadilla, I had a Garden Salad ($9.95 per the menu). One server behind the bar, and from what we could tell, one cook. My salad came out in an okay time. Compadre's beef quesadilla took a solid 20 minutes (they weren't elated). I was shocked at how small the salad was. Barely bigger than a side salad, for $10. Not pleased. Salad itself was fine - iceberg, tomato, cheese, all fresh. Compadre said the bf quesadilla was real tasty. Good marks for flavor but not wait time. There was definite confusion, and lack of transparency, with the bill. We paid separate. I'd distinctly recalled the $9.95 price for the salad. On my bill (pic attached) it said "Base Amount, $10.77", followed by "Non Cash Discount $0.38" (which was an additional charge, not a discount), then "Sub Total $11.15". I don't care about $1-$2, but I do care about honesty and transparency. The bartender/server came from the kitchen. I mentioned the salad was $9.95 & didn't understand the charges. She said "Base Amount is the $9.95 salad plus tax." (which isn't a base price. Base price is $9.95.) I then mentioned the "discount" line is actually a charge. She said, "Yes, since you paid with a card that is added to the bill." I replied, "Does it say anywhere on your menu that paying by card incurs an additional charge?" She replied, "No, it doesn't." So, the restaurant is adding about a 3% charge to all transactions which aren't paid via cash. And they don't tell clientele about this. That's unethical and sleazy business. I don't care about the $9.95 becoming $11.15, but I do care about a business letting me know what their business practices are, so I can then determine how I want to take care of my bill. The food was good. My portion was def not big enough. And a quesadilla shouldn't really take 20-ish minutes to arrive (it's effectively an appetizer). Very likely won't be back. Wish them well, but the very oddly worded receipt, plus not being up-front about their charges, I don't wish to give these type of people my business. read more

Roughnecks - Garden Salad. This was a plate, not a bowl. There was no depth to the salad amount. WAY too small of a portion for $10. - Bars Near Me - Rio Vista, Texas

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Home cooking choices that fill you up! Our go to for a close to home amazing rustic bar!! We love the Friday night steak nights!

It's an awesome, pure classic, 100% Texan restaurant, and cowboy bar. Place is cool, rustic, and clean. Just like you see on the TV Show Dutton Ranch. Steak was amazing!! Highly recommend this place! read more

I was impressed by the menu that has more than steak and burgers which they are known for in the area. I had the fried chicken fingers and their home fried potatoes that were delicious. The price was very reasonable as were most items on the menu. Our young waitress was trying very hard to make our visit comfortable but didn't know that they were out of some things. You'd think that we were back in a saloon in the old west with the way it was "decorated" and furnished. Well, never having been in an old Western Saloon it was interesting. Watch the new Dutton Ranch TV series and you'll see what it looks like in a couple of scenes. read more

Very good food, good service, minimal costs. Steak Friday nights , very good. Ambient is old time country saloon.

They literally added $12 to the bill with what they call premium beers. We had michalobe ultras. Lol Also be careful they add gratuity to the bill for parties over 5. And if you order onion rings as an option it's an address they don't tell you about. Nor is it listed on the menu. read more

The food is good. I recommend them if you like old style hamburgers, and hand cut fries that's the place to go.

This place is amazing. Been eating here for years. The decor and atmosphere is so cool. Steak night never disappoints. I've driven from Fort Worth to eat a steak here. It's one of the best steaks you can get! The burgers are great as are the quesadillas. Never had anything bad here. It's a bar and grill however they really are famous for their food. The waitresses are top notch, even when it's busy they try to make sure you are top priority The have cold beer, great steaks, burgers and hand cut fries, What more could you ask for especially in a small town! read more

Good food, great atmosphere and friendly people The location is unique in the small town of Rio Vista, just south of Cleburne, Texas in a 100 year old building. On the weekends they serve giant steaks, baked potatoes and salad. read more

Awesome service and food. The burgers are the best in the area! Seasoned very well and fresh vegetables on top. Atmosphere is awesome and has a country feel. Everyone knows each other and very polite. Their steak is the best I have had in a long time. Thick and cooked perfectly the way at I wanted it. read more

Steak Night has still got it's groove! I'm so happy Roughnecks has managed to weather COVID, supply chain, and staffing issues to continue delivering incredible food. Roughnecks is THE place to be for Friday dinner. $30 gets you salad, a loaded baked potato the size of your head, and a "16 oz." steak that is actually more like 24 oz. The steak is cooked and marinated to absolute perfection - no A1 needed here. It's nearly impossible to finish everything on your plate, but who doesn't like leftovers for second dinner? My mom veered away from steak, ordering buffalo chicken tenders - they were massive. She had four on her plate, and she only managed to eat one. We were all thoroughly impressed with the quantity, quality, and flavor of our food at Roughnecks. The staff was nice enough, if not a little on the sassy side, but there was no wait when we stopped in for dinner on Friday around 6:30pm. On a six day trip to the Lonestar state, my boyfriend and I ate a lot of really good food - but Roughnecks was his favorite. Please keep this place in business until our next visit. read more

Great experience and great food! Their onion rings are big and taste great. Friday night they serve a 16oz steak and huge bake potato. I definitely recommended them. read more

Smoking inside permitted! :( Friendly server, fun decor. Dive bar feel. Kitchen took a while. Burgers seasoned, but dry. Fries were hand cut, but limp and greasy. Onion rings had a nice crunch and a were a little less greasy. We aren't smokers and that was bothersome to us, therefore we won't return. read more

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The food was so good, I might move here from south Florida, just so I can be a regular here! I'd give it more stars if I could! read more

Roughnecks - This place is so rustic, I'm from south Florida I might just move here just for the food! It is fresh and delicious! - Bars Near Me - Rio Vista, Texas

Great atmosphere and service food quality was great and plentiful . A pleasant place to eat. I highly recommend the burgers.

This is a very rustic restaurant. The service staff was exceptional. The food is much better than expected when we walked in. We will be back again. read more

Service is always great, food is good. Ambiance is a little old, yet nostalgic. Give it a try.

Great old western town look in downtown. The service and food was great. Love off the beaten path places. Will be going back. read more

Great food, cold beer, and atmosphere, and at times the best intimate venue live Texas music to be found !! Highly recommend !! read more

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I personally thought this was a pretty good joint. This is a really cool local place in Rio. Great place to stop if you're between cleburne and a surrounding city. Awesome decor and a good vibe to the place. The food was tasty. I had the arts grilled cheese which was pretty standard but my niece had the chicken basket which was very good. Great fried chicken strips. The fries were more of the less cooked variety and I'm a crispy fry guy so they weren't my favorite but I know some people love "soggy" fries. Give this place a try, you won't regret it. read more

Roughnecks - Arts grilled cheese - Bars Near Me - Rio Vista, Texas

Took my grandkids to eat after school today, but one wanted Subway and the other one wanted Roughnecks. When I came in to the restaurant I was told I could not bring Subway in there. My mother, sister and one grandson had already been in there and placed their order before I got back from Subway. I understand an adult not being able to bring something into the restaurant, BUT telling a 5 year old he can't eat there because he had Subway is another or if we had not ordered other food. I will not be back in there for the rudeness I was received. Because after my grandson ate outside we went in to be at with the rest of my family that was eating. The waitress came to the table twice and never ask me if I wanted anything to eat or drink. Unhappy customer..... read more

Awesome food, awesome service and a unique hometown atmosphere. Highly recommendFried Chicken Strips

Oh my! Adorable place. Atmosphere. Food made from scratch! I'm addicted to the chicken strips ! Best hamburgers and fresh cut French Fries! Highly recommend! read more

This is a hidden little gem off 174 in Rio Vista. We eat here quite a bit. Favorite is Steak Night which is Friday nights. Steaks have been grilled just right except one time when they were busy it was a little over done for our taste. Wife and I share one that's how big they are. If you share be prepared to pay $5 for an extra salad. The burgers have always been good as well as the fries and onion rings. Only have beer in which they have a good selection and are a bit more expensive than compared to most places around. So just have a few before headed there. There is live entertainment on some weekends and can play a game of washers in back room. Service is always prompt and food get out quick. It is worth a trip there anytime for a meal. read more

30$ for 2 cheeseburger baskets. with these soggy grease covered fries. and they forgot the second order of fries. they gave us the wrong food in the first place. went to the car opened it up. realized it was wrong after touching all over it. gave it back to them, and they gave it straight to another customer.. absolutly disgusting.. read more

Roughnecks - soggiest fries in johnson county. - Bars Near Me - Rio Vista, Texas

Needs Improvement. We were there yesterday and the food was OK but you couldn't get it all at once . They said they were busy cause they were the only place in town and a shift change. they left out my fries. they didn't give us our order of dirty fries that one of the girls ordered. we just did not want them after we had already finished our meal. Extremely slow no excuse. I ask two waitresses for hot sauce and no one brought it. the owner gave us some excuse about being swamped and busy and the only bar in town . from what we can see there were five people in the bar in the restaurant. maybe it's a decent bar but food service is terrible last time we were there the same guy burnt our burgers beyond recognition. I never had crispy meat before until I got there and the manager owner seem to have more weak excuses while he sat on his ass talking to his friend . they were just too busy with five people in there . if they're the only place in town like he said I would find another town. Maybe Blum or cleburne has a better place. read more

The last time I went to have supper and a few beers, I left after one beer and no supper. The bartender asked me what I wanted to drink. I said Miller Lite. She goes down to the cooler, gets my beer, then stands there talking to another employee for a pretty good while. When I said something about wanting my beer while it was still cold, her attitude was damn hard to put up with. She finally brings my beer and leaves me looking at the menu. By the time I finished my beer, she still hadn't come back to take my food order. At that point I decided I would go somewhere else. I think I'll keep on going somewhere else too. read more

Great burgers. Small lil hole in the wall bar. It's usually quiet during the week even at night. Their fries are awesome! Nice staff & the place is usually pretty clean. read more

Great Burgers & Guacamole to die for. If you are lucky you will catch a game of washers or some local talent.

Quiet easy going bar with some small time entertainment. Bar games in the back patio. Interesting decorations. Very affordable beer prices. $$ food prices. read more

Atmosphere is kinda nice...Lil Ole country place..food is good...service is a little bit slow, but everyone's friendly and the prices are decent. read more