A fantastic roadside find! Driving along I-10 from Texas to New Mexico, this was my only sit-down option nearby, located just a couple of minutes off the freeway ramp.Tucked in the back of a shop, the cafe is remarkably clean with plenty of seating and a charming hunting lodge decor. The staff was warm and friendly from the moment I walked in.I ordered the pork chops--they were tender, juicy, and finished with a wonderful hint of honey. The meal came complete with a side of potatoes, a fresh side salad, and a warm biscuit. It was so good I completely cleaned my plate!Prices are very reasonable, and there is plenty of easy parking available right outside. This will definitely be my go-to stop for all future road trips through the area. Highly recommended! read more

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This little spot is actually so nice for a drop in if you want brunch food. We stopped here to eat while on a road trip since it was one of the only sit down places I could find in the area that had things like eggs, bacon and pancakes etc - and we were not disappointed! I had a plate of French toast, my dad had a breakfast burrito, and my mom had pancakes and a side of eggs and bacon. The prices were all very reasonable, and our waitress was very attentive and sweet. There are absolutely immaculate bathrooms inside as well, which are between the shop and restaurant part of the building. Tons of parking outside too, it's a dirt lot. read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - Super clean bathrooms! - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas

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Road Tripping to NM and this was our first stop out of town and what find it was...Ever come across a place when you pull up and are like really?....Its these spots you need to stop...these are the great finds that many miss. Nestled in what Im assuming is a feed yard it has a small store with the kitchen/dining area located in the back. Super friendly service from the Cook/waitress/hostess....Few locals hanging out...always a good sign....Food took a bit to come out, but we were in No hurry...Food was Hot and fresh...Wife had the 2 Egg Plate with Bacon and Taters and I had the loaded Scramble....Everything was fantastic......and was exactly what we need for the hundreds of miles ahead of us. read more

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Food was great. The service was exceptional. Cute little mercantile store connected to the cafe.

A fun little weekend day trip took us down Interstate 10 to the tiny community of Roosevelt. We arrived right at 3pm. I know, late lunch / early supper? Well, two other customers were there, so we weren't the only ones late or early. We had done a little research before heading out and we were intrigued by the cafe's website. The pictures of their dishes looked so tasty. Arriving, we had both decided the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, fried okra, and yummy gravy. Our waitress was very kind, but my heart was broken when she said no taters except French fries. Hubby was ok with that, but for me, I was really set on mashed potatoes. We were told that mashed potatoes and baked potatoes may be available at dinner, but kitchen staff was short, so maybe not. Anyway, I opted for a cheeseburger with the fries. Hubby said his CFS was just ok. I can't say much for my cheeseburger (on overly buttered toast) except the lettuce was very fresh and crispy and yummy pickles. The burger was way too greasy. The bread fell apart. The iced tea was good. Seeing the several RSVP signs on the tables tells me supper time is the best time to visit. Next time... read more

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Loved it! We were visiting friends in Junction for the weekend, and came across Simon Bros. from a Google search, and I'm so glad we found it! It was just a 5-minute drive off of I-10, down a 2-lane road. There was a group of 6 of us, and everyone loved the food! Everything was very tasty and the portion sizes were great! Our waitress was the best, although I can't recall her name - should have done this review right after we left! The rest of the staff was friendly, as well. Our table ordered the fried pickles and fried mushrooms for appetizers - huge portions. My husband had the chicken fried chicken with hand-cut fries and I got the steak fingers with fried okra and a salad - all delicious and tasted like home-cooking. The yeast rolls were delicious, as well - just great food, and I should add the prices were very reasonable! We will definitely be visiting here again on our next trip to Junction. read more

The food was great. Service was wonderful. Didn't know what to expect but didn't want to eat at a chain restaurant. A hidden gem!

Super delicious burgers and tots! Kids gobbled up their chicken strips too. Definitely a must stop in the area! Friendly service and great prices-highly recommend! read more

Good down home food and atmosphere. could not have gone to a better place during our hunting trip.

Checked Yelp for a lunch spot cruising down a pretty rural stretch of I-10 and found this classic spot. Good food, nice people and two attached stores that have most anything you could need on a road trip or if you need to do some ranching. Burgers were real good. Fries were homemade and better than tots. The day we stopped in I think the entire Sheriffs department was eating in and that is also usually a good sign. They were all packing side arms so this is a safe place fo sure. read more

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Everything here is fire and 1/2 the price of the big chain restaurants. Don't miss out! This quaint steakhouse is out of this world, local and fresh steaks! read more

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Don't go ANYwhere else!! We were staying in Junction for the night and came to Simon Bros. Everything was delicious! The staff were so happy and friendly. We had the special. It was an amazing shrimp boil. We also had the fried pickles and steak tips. The yeast rolls will make you drool. All phenomenal!! Cannot wait to come back. Wish this was in our backyard! Thanks to Amy, Bobby, & Lainey for an epic date night! :) read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - Shrimp Boil! - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas

Pleasant staff, aging but clean facilities, obviously struggling from the lack of travelers during this pandemic. Limited menus but still they offer a decent selection. We ordered chicken fried steak and eggs and a breakfast burrito. I wish I could have had something off the steak menu but it wasn't available at breakfast. I think their prices are too low. I know how much food costs and restaurants need to triple food costs to make any sort of profit. The chicken fried steak was excellent. The meat was beaten within an inch of its life and maybe soaked in buttermilk or something? End result: a big portion of tender, moist, seasoned meat with a great breading. None of the mushy texture you get from meat tenderized with enzymes. The burrito was a good size and freshly made. It was a bit basic in flavor but the house made salsa is great, so just pour that stuff on. The only disappointment was the room temperature orange juice that tasted like it was just made from a Minute Maid can. I definitely recommend this place, though. I'm looking forward to trying their dinner menu. read more

Wonderful home cooked food and friendly service. A nice surprise next to the feed store. The meatloaf and steak salad with homemade ranch dressing were wonderful and filled us up for the long drive ahead, Will definitely stop by next time! read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - a moose head mounted on the wall - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas

I pulled off the road in this little Roosevelt town because I was Hungry and saw the 5 star rating of this place. I assumed it was one review by the business owner at first but after reading a few new I had to stop in. I gotta say it was well worth it. Nice family atmosphere and it's like the whole town eats here and knows each other. The food was great! Hot and the salad was cold with fresh veggies. I had the Smothered chicken and it was cooked to perfection and still juicy not dry. The vegetable medley was delicious and sautéed and included carrots, asparagus, peppers, onions and zucchini. I will also admit I admired other diner's plates and they looked just as comforting and delicious. I have saved this spot for a future visit on my travels. read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - Restaurant decode. Old county map. - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas

You cannot beat the small town hospitality and homemade flavor from this gem! Everyone is so friendly and the the service is so quick. The food is amazing, like straight from your Momma's kitchen! The beer is really cold and they won't hesitate to offer you another before you're done. If you're traveling north on I-10 I highly suggest you take this 5 minute detour and eat here! read more

Found this place through Google search on our way to Austin, TX. We wanted to eat local so we decided to give this place a try and I'm glad we did. Ordered a steak, medium and veggies. Steak was cooked to perfection and was absolutely delicious. Way better than Texas Roadhouse, Black Angus or any other franchise steak house. Prices are great too. I highly recommend eating here. read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - Steak, veggies and onion rings. - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas

Was passing through the area and found this gem. Awesome looking place to sit in and look around and a good kitchen to order food. We ordered the breakfast tacos to go. The food was cooked fresh and the salsa was delicious! Plenty of parking and has a small shop attached to it. Highly recommend that if you are passing by to stop by for some grub, it'll be worth your while. read more

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By far the BEST hamburger I've ever had at a restaurant! Service was awesome. A very cute cafe. Bathrooms were very clean. read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - a close up of the back end of the oven - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas

You must stop & Enjoy this "out of the way" Cafe. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner You will be Glad you do read more

Food and service was great!!! The people are wonderful, worth the stop for sure. Highly recommend if traveling througj

Awesome food and service! We were traveling through and decided to stop. Happy we did! I loved my grilled catfish and Brussels sprouts. My husband loved his cheeseburger and homemade fries. On a side note, our GPS did not take us far enough, just keep driving for a minute or two and you will get there. read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - Yummy grilled catfish plate (can get grilled or fried) - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas

Great tasting food and fantastic waitresses... friendly and helpful! Highly recommend stopping! read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - Texas rocks.... But the Restraunt is a genuine Oasis! - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas

I recommend stopping here for breakfast easy access off the highway and a delicious breakfast.

West TX breakfast burritos at Simon Bros. Mercantile and Cafe in Roosevelt off I-10 were phenomenal! This one stop shop had everything you might need. Not sure when I last had a 75 cent coffee, and we also could have picked up our mail, lumber and/or veterinary meds, if needed. Thanks Jerry for a great breakfast. read more

We stopped 2X on our trek to Big Bend. Amazing burgers & fries. We will make Simon Bros. our food stop every trip.

Simon's is one of my favorite restaurants on earth. It's the people that I love the most. Everybody is like family. And the food is great. I go every chance I get. read more

Attached to a feed store in the middle of nowhere is an amazing Cafe!!!!! Great tea, wonderful sandwiches and the BEST onion rings I've ever had!!! Hand battered and homemade they were perfect!!! read more

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Southern hospitality at its finest! Best cheeseburger I've had! This place is a gem - the food and people were amazing! My family and I will definitely stop here again when traveling! read more

even though you are a captive audience due to lack of other business in the area they are always welcoming and eager to please. the feed and hard ware store seem to have what you are looking for and the cafe has made us decide not to cook when at the lease. read more

We were passing by from Miami on our way to California...extremely happy that we did not pass on this cafe! We had the scrambled eggs, sausage and potatoes. The biscuits are made from scratch and are amazing!! Definitely a must! The cafe is in the same place as their general store and post office! It's beautiful wooden building! And a super cool fact it has a population of 16 people. read more

Was a bit concerned when we exited the highway, but around the corner glowed this sweet cafe and shop. Atmosphere perfect for a true Texas town. Sweet waitress busy taking care of patrons. Meal took a bit longer than usual, but the place was packed and we were in no rush. Food was great! Burgers, onion rings and tater heaven. Neighbor table had a good looking steak and mashed potatoes. If you are headed down I 10 near Junction... take the exit to Roosevelt. You'll be glad you did. read more

When I saw other people eating here and enjoying the food I had to eat here. I ordered the patty melt and lemonade and I loved it. The sandwich was at the perfect temperature and great flavor. The lemonade was cold and sweet. This restaurant really made my day. read more

Super friendly waitress and a great place to stop for a bite to eat. Burgers and fries did not disappoint

This place is supposed to be open til 9pm. Drove up at 7:30 & I'll be, it's closed. Driving away & don't you know Another vehicle drives up just like us!! Y'all missed out on some good people's business. Too bad!!!! read more

If you are looking for fresh good food and friendly people, STOP HERE! Only 10 minutes past Junction heading west. Or if you are heading east and getting hungry this is your better choice. My club sandwich was the best I have ever had, and I love club sandwiches. My husband got the burger and WOW, it was amazing. It was enormous and cooked perfectly. And I can't forget the onion rings. Yummmmmm the best all around. You won't regret stoping here, I promise. Did I mention the friendly people. Thanks for your wonderful service. We will stop again. read more

Great chicken fried steak and fries. Love the atmosphere! Cute little place to eat. Will definitely be back!

Stopped by on the way to Big Bend. Great food and great people. Bathrooms were on par with bucees. Chicken pot pie was awesome.

Great place to eat right off of I-10 in case you're really starving, I and my parents loved this place, great chips and salsa! Would really recommend this place! read more

We stopped in for dinner last week and they never disappoint. I love there 1/2lb hamburgers served on Texas toast and hand cut fries. I added grilled onions and mushrooms to mine! The services is always great. I hope to make it on on a weekend to try one of the great dinner specials the offer. read more

Simon Bros. Mercantile & Cafe - American Near Me - Roosevelt, Texas