The ambience is clearly a restaurant attached to a livestock Arena. I don't think you would…read morenecessarily aim to visit this restaurant for that reason it is however kept. The food, which in my case was a hamburger was absolutely wonderful. The french fries were equally well done. The portions are generous and given how busy the restaurant is it was very well prepared. Again, given how busy this particular restaurant is the service is amazingly efficient, and the staff is very nice. Although I would suggest it is not a place you would necessarily want to come to relative to its ambience on the other hand you would miss a wonderful meal if you did not. In my case I chose the meal over the ambience and it was well worth it and that is the reason I give it five stars.

You have mixed expectations when eating at a place with "cow palace" as its moniker, However the…read moreestablishment was surprisingly decent. Had the Melt Down with onion rings and the melt was not greasy at all, and included the grilled onion and a huge patty. It was a bit bland though which was the only thing I can say that could be improved upon. The onion rings were obligingly crunchy and tasty.

Me and my husband have went several times and OMG they make the best sausage we've ever had!! Their…read morebrisket is fantastic too. I wish they had a little more variety of sides like maybe rice and maybe potatoes without cheese (lactose intolerant). They are always super fast at serving and the drinks are self serve so no added cost for refills. Oh and they serve you huge portions! Everything is great here but we always go back because of the amazing sausage they make! Highly recommend 100/10! Definitely worth stopping by and trying!! The space is huge so there's plenty of seating area.

This place has great bbq, had the 3 meat plate with brisket, chicken and ribs. Also added there…read moresmoked sausage. Sides were potato salad and pinto beans. All the meats were fantastic although my chicken was tough but the flavor was great. Their smoked sausage is amazing! Brisket was tender with good bark and great seasoning. Ribs were smokey and fell off the bone. I can see why its on the Texas Monthly to 50 list. The meat didnt need sauce but I used a little anyway and there vinegar base sauce is really good. The potatoe salad is just normal store bought potato salad nothing special just ok. Pinto beans were the same. Just ok. Would be better if they added some love to them. Like chopped brisket, garlic, onion and put on smoker to get that smokey flavor. But I dont go to bbq places for the sides to be the star. All in all a great place great food and its worth stopping at.

I wanted to thank the staff for making my last two Friday's feel special…read more I am new to Texas and have been wanting to come and try out this spot. I'm also a first time mom and not working currently so my funds are low for spending. The staff (shout out to the ones I've met so far) Kevin, Brittany and Terrance took the time to explain how the cafe works. so many delicious options, I went with the jalapeno popper omelette which did not disappoint. Brittany helped navigate a coffee I would enjoy and I did! Try the Vietnamese iced coffee so good. my daughter and I sat outside and met Terrance, who came right up and introduced himself. made sure we were doing good and dj'd some great tunes. I'm not sure who was at the counter today but she was lovely. thank you all for the experience and great food

This place is great. I ran out of food while camping at a nearby 5-day music festival so I drove…read moreinto Smithville and had breakfast here. It's entirely donation based. You place your order and then take a seat and when they bring out your food, you get a little pocket to put cash into to pay whatever you want. The food was great and it benefits addiction recovery. My only complaint is that they really really really need to put fans on the patio cause I was swatting away flies the entire time I was eating. I wouldn't eat outside again. I went for breakfast and had a 3-meat omlette which I actually couldn't even finish cause I was full. It was a little weird getting the apple juice in a cup full of ice but I guess I could have gotten more if I wanted it. I'd like to back for lunch sometime.

We stopped at Sunken Gardens for lunch on our way to Goliad State Park and were pleasantly…read moresurprised. The restaurant is cafeteria-style, with everything priced at $8.99 per pound, which we didn't expect but ended up working great for our family since everyone could choose exactly what they wanted. The food tasted homemade, and the salad bar was especially impressive with lots of fresh options. The chicken tenders were a big hit with the kids, and we couldn't resist trying the cherry cobbler for dessert, which was delicious. If you're passing through Shiner and looking for a casual, satisfying meal, this is a great stop.

The place was a little dark for the lunch time. It is a buffet that you pay by the weight of your…read moreplate. Salad bar was good. Choice of entrees was not great. The chicken tenders were fried very hard and dry. The pork tenderloin was overcooked and dry. All the entrees were covered by some kind of sauce. Nothing for a diabetic to eat.

Great service, excellent menu selection, very well prepared food, small town local businessread more

Service was good! Their version of sangria swirl yuck…read more Spring cocktail all sugar flavor yuck Diet Coke flat Water taste nasty like fish Regular margarita my boyfriend had was clear like water like what the heck Fried pickles wouldn't get again I got prime rib ( no flavor, dry even cooked medium, odd color I should have sent back) he got ribeye both $45 and wasn't anything amazing by far The building looks neat Bread pudding $14 for bread n some sauce ridiculous They charge a fee to use a card Very displeased $150 I wouldn't go back

Service was great. Food was just so so. Not a lot of flavor. Won't try this place next again.read more

Food done right, this is a turn family dinner. If you are looking for real food this is where you…read morewill find it.

Large Hot juicy burgers with a sweet bun, what's not to love. Fries are crispy and this is well…read moreworth the visit The jalapeño cream cheese burger is award winning but make sure to add bacon and or avocado it just pairs so well

Did some business in Bastrop and the local person recommended this place. It has a fun, country…read morevibe. Very cool. Lots of inside seating, as well as outside. We got here at 1 on a Saturday and it was packed and had to wait quite a while for our food. But it was so good when we got it! I had the mushroom swiss burger on jalapeño cheddar bun. My husband had a cheddar burger on wheat. I think they had like 4 or 5 choices of buns. They grill their buns...so delicious! The parking lot is huge and can accommodate anyone towing. That's always a plus when we're pulling our rv or boat.

The food was very tasty and beautifully prepared. Unfortunately my chili relleno was not hot all…read morethe way thru but it was large and all of the sides and ends were hot. I will reheat and eat later. The portions were large and both of us took home leftovers. The service was good, no check brought to table, we waited and found out you just go to register to pay. The dining area is bright and follows the Mexican motif. No music playing which made conversation better. If we are in the area we may return.

Ok, I wanted to love this place since he went to a building, but it was HORRIBLE! His taco truck is…read moresooooo amazing, but this was absolutely horrible. I took 1bite of my cheese enchilada and I don't know what they use to season their gravy, but horrible, and the cheese inside was not even melted. I got 2 crispy tacos, the tomato came as 2 pieces of a half, that was laid in the enchilada sauce, and 1 bite and the entire taco fell apart and I had to try to get a few bites with a fork, but 1 more bite and I was done. I left literally almost a whole plate of food. The taco meat tasted almost like Taco Bell. HORRIBLE! We got to know the owner when he had his truck outside of New Braunfels, and he's a super nice guy, but this... he miserably failed at his restaurant. My husband got carne guisada, ate 1 bite, and no more. He ate the rice and beans, and a tortilla, and he was done. So literally over $35 for 2 almost full plates to be left on the table. I wish I had taken pics but I was so mad, and ready to leave so I could actually go get something else to eat.

If you ever find yourself passing through Flatonia, Texas, do yourself a favor and stop at Darlin's…read moreDiner. This place is the definition of small-town charm. The food tastes like it came straight out of a family kitchen--fresh, hearty, and downright delicious. The atmosphere is exactly what you hope for in a hometown diner: locals chatting over coffee, a welcoming vibe the moment you walk in, and a staff that treats you like you've been coming there for years. Everyone is genuinely friendly, and it's clear this spot is a community favorite. One of the small town touches the place boasts is that it's connected to a boutique, so you can enjoy a great meal and then browse around a bit. Nestled in this little Texas town, Darlin's Diner just has that warm, welcoming feeling that makes you want to sit a little longer and come back again. Small town, big flavor, and even bigger hospitality. Highly recommend.

Our last day in town we visited this place for breakfast…read more The service was phenomenal, all the servers and food runners would always checking on tables. We ordered an omelet, eggs Benny, waffles, and a BLT. All the food was fresh and delicious. The chai tea and coffee were also great! They have the cutest store in the back where you can go crazy buying unique gifts. I left with a ton of treasures. Such a Darlin place!

Dumb people handed us our drink carrier in a big with the lid opened the bag had soda all in it…read morethey were aware the lid came off not to mention the bag busted on my boyfriend and he had soda all over his pants

Burger and fries were so fresh and hot. Perfectly made, tasted great. Staff was politeread more