Over in the area for a country drive, did a quick Yelp check for a good Tex-Mex place for lunch…read more More than one review mentioned "locals like it", and we were sold. Plenty of parking, right off the main road, and more room inside than it appears. Waitress was on the job, excellent friendly service, was right there to take drink orders, and checked up on us throughout the meal. They were actually standing there waiting for us to sit with the chips and salsa. Definitely had the look of a local favorite, we were there after the lunch rush, I'm sure it's packed on weekend nights. All the food came out really fast, but was all fresh, tasty, and hit the spot. The menu had tons of variety, will take multiple visits to work through. That Texas staple, sweet tea, was especially good, had a lot of flavour served in large glasses. Would almost be worth stopping in during the summer just for some of the tea! Really nice space for a meal, and very friendly service!

We were in Gatesville for softball and wandered in this little joint…read more It's legit! Four kinds of salsa The verde and Diablo are fantastic but wait, if you mix them they are close to perfection! Such nice sweet waitstaff. They indulged my Spanish and so move to my daughter! Over two days, We tried hamburger, queso, chips and salsas, migas were heavenly, beef fajita plate, chicken tacos Refried beans were excellent They serve cold beer too Ambiance was acceptable Simple decor with nothing crazy Tables Booths A drive through Very busy place so the locals are e enjoying the place I highly recommend you stop in this joint, eat some food and ask for the verde and Diablo sauce!!

A hidden gem! This…read moretaco truck is truly amazing. They offer very authentic and delicious Mexican food. The quesadilla, tacos, breakfast tacos, and Horchata were absolutely delicious and as authentic as they get. Definitely recommend the Carne Asada, Barbacoa, Al Pastor. And breakfast tacos. The Horchata also tasted amazing and was not too sweet. I am from southern California, and the quality of the food. Here is no different than what I am used to. Absolutely amazing. Very friendly and genuine service. They are located right off the highway. One can easily miss them if you overlook. But they are open and ready to serve the community!

BOMB.COM! Taco Damien's is DELICIOUS. I have been coming here for years. I've tried almost…read moreeverything on their menu. It's conveniently located off the side of the main road that is right outside of North Fort Cavazos. Great spot with authentic flavors. It's a truck with outdoor seats and made to order! My favorites from here include: * Quesabirria con carnitas * Tacos Mazatlan * Breakfast Tacos (bacon, cheese, egg, and potato) * Cubana (Torta) * Quesadilla Three of my faves are from the top ten. This week I was early enough for breakfast and really enjoyed it! The Quesabirria is a new option I also got try during my week at NFC. Everyday that I tried to order it was SOLD OUT AT LUNCH! Birria was all the hype for the last few years and I've tried it at so many places. THIS PLACE is by far my FAVORITE. Classic Birria tacos don't come with queso. This place already had the queso in the birria name! Most places charge extra and for me this was a huge plus. Another thing I love about their queso birria is that YOU CAN CHOSE FROM THREE DIFFERENT MEATS! I HAVE YET to go to a place (inside and outside of TX) that DOES THIS! The carnitas here is AMAZING and so of course I got it with that.... and WOW. The CONSOMÉ HERE IS ALSO SO DANG YUMMY! 5/5. This is my newest favorite. Taco Damien's has been around for a while but they do update their menus and do not disappoint! I highly suggest CALLING AHEAD to get your order. Atleast 15 minutes prior to pickup. They appreciate the call ahead and when you get there food is ALWAYS READY! My husband is from Mexico and he enjoys the food here too. This isn't a review that doesn't compliment the culture, we know good food!

The kind of local spot you wish you had in your hometown…read more We visit friends in Gatesville regularly, and New Rodeo is their weekly staple. After eating here on every single trip, it's easy to see why. There is no pretense here--just genuinely good, authentic food and a comfortable, homey atmosphere. The meal always starts strong with great chips and fresh salsa, and the service is wonderful from the moment you sit down. As for the food, it is consistently excellent. Brian swears by the #49 (the bacon-wrapped shrimp) and loved it just as much this time around. I ordered the taco salad with chicken fajita meat, and it was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and completely satisfying. If you are in the area and want a rock-solid meal that delivers every time, this is the place to go. It is a local favorite for all the right reasons.

I always get something to take home after my work week, and I have never been disappointed yet! I…read moreusually get a few burritos to take home, and they are always fresh and delicious. So full of ingredients and even though I drive 45 minutes away to get home, they are always hot still. The salsa is also delicious.

Came town for a funeral. Stopped in for lunch and was so pleasantly surprised. Great service. Small…read morebut nice salad bar. The food was so delicious especially the chicken fried steak and cherry cobbler. Nothing was over salty. Big servings. We will definitely be back!

Do NOT, under any circumstances, order the Patty Melt. They have no idea how to make one. I got a…read moredry burger on a bun with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. That's all. They were out of Swiss cheese. It's extremely unprofessional to run out of ingredients so early in the day, especially for something that's not ordered a lot. A Patty Melt is a burger with grilled onions and Swiss cheese on rye bread and then grilled like a grilled cheese sandwich. I will never order "delivery" from these folks again. Oh how I wish I'd taken a photo. Getting old, forgetting. I also ordered some steak fries which were pretty good.

So far so good. This morning I had the tiny house toaster which consisted of egg, bacon, sausage,…read morecheese on French toast drizzled with syrup. The sandwich was big and plentiful but I think it would've been better without the cheese. Something about melted sharp cheddar cheese and syrup just don't work well together.. Service was quick and friendly and the price was very fair for what you get. That's sandwich with more than filling for a grown man! Definitely looking forward to coming back during lunch sometime soon. I definitely like the creativity they put in to making that breakfast sandwich.

Freaking awesome food, great people and great service. What more could you ask for? Seriously this…read moreplace is good!

My wife and I love Studebakers. The pizza is fantastic. Even better service. All at a very fair…read moreprice.

Overall, the pizza was very good, and it was worth the price for what we paid - however, there was…read morea cashier (whose name I do not remember, but she wore glasses) was rude to me and my teammates who decided to eat at this establishment. Rude by throwing our wings on the table and throwing my buddy's ranch on the table. Although some of the group came to the register and was indecisive, it does not justify being rude to patrons. Even if it was playful, it was not appreciated. The wings that we ordered were not good. They tasted like they were just pulled out of the package and dropped into the grease--with no seasoning or no care in the food preparation. All other members of the staff were very cordial and friendly, just that one member. Would love manager staff to take at look at this.

Good is delicious, fries are hot crispy and home made, bbq chicken very tasty, brisket tender andread more

Let me start by saying, the man at the drive-thru window had outstanding customer service. I asked…read morefor a brisket Mac & Cheese, which they don't offer on the menu, but they made it for me. It was the best brisket Mac & cheese I've ever had and they need to add it to their menu. My friend keeps going back/ordering Uber Eats for their BBQ ribs, the fries are phenomenal even if sometimes they get soggy. Their banana pudding cake was delicious!

There was one short Latino lady she always has some attitude toward the customers. But the older…read moreLatino gentleman and really tall guy I think his name is Josh are always nice whenever I see either.

Not as friendly as every other Stripes store I've been to. Added "extras" to my tacos that I was…read morelead to believe came standard, especially when asked if I wanted cheese and she literally sprinkled about 7 shreds on the taco. Then they tell me I am supposed to pay $1 for that? Uh, no. Asked them to remake them and they suddenly were out of Barbacoa to remake them. I guess they figured I'd pay for that extravagant cheese. I told them no thanks- seriously, when a $2 taco's price goes up $2 for a dab of beans and 7 strands of cheese? Bullshit. And no apology, no offer to try to fix anything, just "ok." Okaaay.