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    Taco Cowboy

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Puppy cup for the win!
    Denise D.

    A new find on my search for great tacos!. I took a drive to Stillhouse Hollow Lake to watch the sun set, and on the way out, Taco Cowboy caught my eye. I whipped into the drive thru since I had my dog with me, and ordered up a couple of tacos. The server manning the window offered me a puppy cup of whipped cream for my dog which he greatly appreciated! I had a carnitas soft taco and a pastor soft taco. Both were regular sized, and had excellent texture and flavor.im looking forward to returning for a dine in experience and to try some other menu items. The prices were good too! $2.99 each for the tacos!

    V Z.

    The reviews made this place sound great, so my husband and I were excited to check them out. The atmosphere was bright and colorful. There were only two other tables when we went, so service and seating were easy to get. Neither my husband nor I were expecting plastic cutlery or disposable plates, but it didn't really matter. The chips were good, and the salsa was okay. We like spicy salsa, though. We got the mini taco plate as a kind of appetizer. It was good but needed more acid, like lime or pico. The rice had good flavor, but some of it was undercooked. I wasn't all that interested in the refried beans, so I never had much of that. I liked my husband's chicken enchilada more than my beef, as the meat was a tad dry. We were confused about signing up for membership when we ordered drinks. It wasn't explained well. The food wasn't bad, and the service seemed to truly care about our experience, but overall, neither of us is rearing to return. There are other restaurants in the area we enjoyed more. This is one of those times I wish I could give half stars, but I'll round up because of the service.

    my friend that's sitting across from me got the Quesabirra &' me the mini tacos!
    Kelsey S.

    Me and my best friend Whitley decided to stop at this place on a Sunday March 3, 2024 around 4 to 5pm, and I would like to say I would like to start off by talking about our server Maria, she was so amazing, sweet and kind and very helpful. Also, she gave me a little bit of a backstory of the restaurant and I loved that. Secondly, the food that is, there is to die, for I've never had any good authentic Mexican food. It was like a literally a hidden jewel. We just happened to stumble upon it whenever we were leaving the river and decided to stop to grab a bite to eat on our way home. If you haven't been to this place, then I highly suggest you go and check them out.

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    Greg Z.

    Finally got to try the breakfast tacos ! Delicious ! We got 2 Bacon egg cheese tacos, the kids waffle plate and I also had a steak egg and cheese breakfast taco and one el pastor taco with onion and cilantro ! The steak egg cheese taco was amazing ! I tried to take a good pic of the tacos but They were just wrapped in foil and I couldn't get a good Yelp worthy pic! Again, we'll be back taco cowboy ! Oh yea we got a horchata too! Mmm

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    O S.

    Great meals Good prices. Very friendly staff It's a little bit out-of-the-way, but the dining room has Lots of room!!

    Sad ass beef burrito

    It's cute, and the fact servers are kind. The food is really mediocre and everything comes on like fast food plates etc. The "queso" is either velveeta or ballpark cheese which is super disappointing when you want to go to a Mexican restaurant for the queso. Salsa was good but nothing to write home about. Pretty sure the chips are store bought bags. The refried beans are to liquidy and bland. Chicken texano was good. Decent seasoning and cooked well. But again not really a WOW this is good.

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    This is our go to place near Harker Heights. Great food and service. Family atmosphere.

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    Stop by here on the way back from a hike. Their horchata was delicious! The service was also nice.

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    Just average Tex Mex. The service was great. The Al Pastor was overcooked and very dry.

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    Good burritos and tacos. Sit down and drive through options available. Fast service. Good place outside of town.

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    2 years ago

    This is my go too for some good food hands down delicious. Y'all will not be disappointed!!!

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    2 years ago

    The food was really good it is a great restaurant to go and a good experience the inside look nice

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    The food is amazing!!! I had the Birria plate. Food was freshly cooked and hot when it came to the table. We will definitely be back.

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    I've dined here three times in the past six weeks. Tried different entree's and all were delicious! Excellent service!

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    This is one of the best Mexican food restaurants ever!! I have had 4 different plates and nothing disappointed Amazing

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    Water Street Waffle

    4.0
    (517 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Had an awesome brunch here this morning. The food was all really good. I got the southwestern…read moreskillet which was the perfect blend of cheesy spicy potatoes and scrambled eggs, with some chicken sausage to round it all out. I also tried a bite of the strawberry cream waffle and it was delicious! Crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy inside. The service was quick and friendly, and overall just a great experience. I'm visiting from out of town, but would definitely come back here if I'm ever in the area.

    We arrived and hopped on the waiting list which seemed to go quicker than it should have- but being…read moresat quickly is a plus... right? We sit and order in good time as well- fyi though they advertise gluten free they advise "if its serious, please be aware there's a possibility of cross contamination due to our kitchen being small" & their potatoes "are gluten free but share the same fryer as non GF items" EYEROLLS- all of that means nothing is GF lol... anyway. The couple next to us had been seated about 30 minutes before us and still had no food, but was told that the kitchen had a huge mess up somehow and was running very behind. When their food was brought, they received the wrong order... and the folks behind us who still hadn't ordered yet received food which was also clearly someone else's! Now, I look at my phone... because my grumpy (screaming 1yo at this point) baby was starving and I was quite over the wait- holy cow! It had been over AN HOUR since we were seated. The food finally came- bit by bit... and I realized we were never given silverware. Had to ask for it. Once I start eating I was even more disappointed. The waffle i ordered was dry and other than the chocolate chips on top it was flavorless. The chicken sausage was dry & the "two eggs" must have been from a quail because it truly looked like just one. I can say with the utmost enthusiasm that I could NEVER recommend this place to anyone, nor will we be back. Not just because the food was less than mid, but the service was even worse.

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    Miller's Smokehouse

    Miller's Smokehouse

    4.6
    (1k reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    10000000/10. I came here back in late 2025 (Christmas time) and was so sorry to hear what happened…read morejust a few months later. Because this place has the BEST bbq I've had in a while. All of the staff was friendly and service was pretty quick! The sides were incredible as well as the meats.

    Milller's Smokehouse serves up some killer smash burgers!…read more My family enjoys hunting for great Texas BBQ. We have completed the 2017 and 2021 TX Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. We started the 2025 list and we are more than half-way through the list as of June 2026. Heading to the spots in West Texas takes some logistical planning, patience, and lots of gas for the drive from the Texas Gulf Coast. On our recent BBQ quest to West Texas,we drove home via Fort Worth from Amarillo with our eyes set on hitting one of the most consistent BBQ joints in Central Texas, Miller's Smokehouse in Belton, TX. This was our fourth time to visit Miller's. Unfortunately, Miller's Smokehouse had a surprise overnight fire late February 2026. That hasn't stopped them from feeding the community great food from a mobile trailer. They had an abbreviated menu of the BBQ staples like brisket, chicken, pulled pork, pork steaks, and St. Louis Style Ribs, and assorted sandwiches and sides. Generally, I'm a Texas Trinity traditionalist. But we he had our fill of brisket, ribs, and sausage on our West Texas journey. Instead, we jumped at the Smash Burgers! First time for us and they made a favorable impression. My wife had the Single Smash. My son and I had the Double Smash. Of course we had to try the tallow Fries. Wow! Homemade buns, oversized patties, cheese, with a smattering of pickles and burger sauce. We destroyed those burgers. Compliments to the kitchen staff cooking up some great food. The tallow Fries, seasoned with just the right amount of salt were a perfect crisp while being soft in the center. Don't cheat yourself - try the Fries. We arrived around noon and there was a very short line at that time. Parking is easy with ample parallel parking and free lots close by. The staff took good care of us. It was a bit warm but they had shaded picnic table seating with plenty of fly fans at the table to keep the critters from buzzing to nibble at your food. Before we left, we inquired about nearby restrooms to wash-up before we got back on the road. We were directed across the street to Muscovy Coffee Roasters across the street. It turns out that Muscovy is Miller's upscale sister coffee house that opened days before the February fire. I could not help but notice the spacious seating area that was packed. Nor the rich roasted coffee wafting through the air. They also serve an interesting menu of breakfast items and homemade Kolaches. Got to go back for coffee and Kolaches next time. By the way, the restrooms were Buc-ee's clean+. This is the fourth time we visited Miller's Smokehouse. Hat's off to the pitmasters and staff at Miller's Smokehouse for their perseverance. We'll be back after they open the revitalized restaurant. Hoping to meet Dusty the next time.

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    Dead Fish Grill

    Dead Fish Grill

    3.1
    (894 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Came here on Sunday Memorial Day weekend for lunch with my parents (my dad recommended this spot!),…read moreand was pleasantly surprised! There was no wait, and we were seated immediately. You have the preference to pick lakeside, so we chose that and were seated outdoors with a view of Belton Lake. Upon getting seated, we orderered the Calamari, the Crab Cakes, the Fried Catfish, Shrimp and Grits, Salmon Salad, and the burger. I also got their Sunrise Tequila cocktail (as they were out of the sunset margarita that I had initially wanted to try). I loved my shrimp and grits! The dish was super tasty, and the grits were cheesy and delicious. The fried catfish was also great, and the calamari appetizer was shared amongst the four of us. I do not think I liked the crab cake as much, but it was still pretty good. My personal preference at least. My boyfriend ordered a soda, and it was nice that they let you get a collectible cup for your soda to go as well! Would come again!

    This restaurant has SO MUCH POTENTIAL yet it falls short every time I go. This last time we went…read more(6/20/26) it was for a new reason. It was in the mid 80s and over 50% humidity outside. We were wanting to sit outside for the amazing view. We are led to the table closest to the back door. The misters were on like an indoor sprinkler fire suppression system. I'm talking soaking wet everything. Our table was getting misted and the chairs on the mister side had puddles of water on the seats. This is because the humidity outside was too high for misters to be effective (they cool air via evaporation- it was too humid for this to occur). We asked our waitress (who was great) if we could get the misters turned down or off since they were not making it any cooler and just getting everything soaking wet and she said she didn't want to get in trouble. I said they could be mad at us and just tell the manager the misters are getting everything wet. She gave the impression that she'd asked this several times before and management denied customer requests to turn them off. It was so soaking wet the floor had a "caution wet floor" sign on it, which means management was aware of the state of the situation and did nothing. ? Management, if the misters are resulting in wet surfaces, that means the mist is not evaporating, and the misters are not working. This is a very simple concept. There are other things that could be improved. Once the sun started setting we were getting blinded so we all moved to the other side of the table facing away from the sun (and the lake). This is an easy fix- install some shades! This is a double solution as they can be used to retain warmth in cold weather. Overall the food was really good. The gumbo was weirdly gelatinous and did NOT TASTE LIKE traditional gumbo- I'm from southeast Texas, from a long line of Cajun cooks. It tasted more like gravy and had a gravy texture. Not really edible. The snapper was delicious. The basil cream sauce was a smart choice, but it also was way too thick and had a goopy, non-pourable texture. Seemed like too much cornstarch was added. I ordered a bahama mama and asked for the alcohol on the side because I've felt the drinks are skimped here in the past, and they only gave me 1 shot of rum when the menu says there is a light and a dark rum shot in the drink. Waitress said the drink already had the coconut rum in it- definitely didn't taste like it. Plus, I've asked for this before and they did bring out 2 shots, so I think I just got skimped which is per usual. There was also a 6-ish y/o little boy who spent about 20-30 mins running and stomping up and down the deck right alongside our table. He was enjoying himself stomping in the mister puddles. Not his fault that he wasn't being supervised or contained; his parents were somewhere way far away out of eye and earshot. I saw waitresses notice, but no one made the effort to get this child's parents to corral him back to their table. We love kids so this wasn't as big of a deal as it could have been. So much potential, so many oversights. I believe in this place and I know they can improve!

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    Ribeye and crab cake
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    Pignetti's

    Pignetti's

    4.0
    (458 reviews)
    12.8 mi
    $$

    The ambience is very loud. It can be difficult to hear and you feel like shouting. This ruins the…read moreromantic "date night" feel for me. The service was excellent. Our waitress was "Augie" (short for Augustina) The food was the big surprise. The bread was amazing as was the dipping oil. The garlic butter with honey was wonderful on the bread. We got the tomato soup and it was one of the best I have had in a very long time. We got the eggplant rollitini. The butterfly pasta was the star of the dish. While the eggplant was excellent the butterfly pasta I could have eaten every day. The green beans were a little over cooked but still not bad. I will include a picture of the HUGE slice of chocolate cake I received. I will be eating it for a week. The price for four people was $150. So it was not outrageous. Recommended.

    I am extremely disappointed with the experience I had as a guest. I booked a table well in advance,…read moreonly to arrive and be told that the restaurant had been double-booked for the entire evening. This was not only frustrating, but also embarrassing, especially since I had important guests with me. There was no clear explanation provided by a supervisor or manager, and the only response we received was a brief and not very sincere "sorry." A phone call ahead of time would have been the professional and respectful thing to do, rather than having us show up and then be told we would simply be placed on a waiting list. It really makes me question the purpose of making a reservation days in advance if it is not going to be honored. Fortunately, I was able to secure a last-minute table at Cheeves Brothers Steakhouse, but this situation was completely unacceptable and left a very poor impression. Do Better!!

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    The Gin at Nolan Creek

    The Gin at Nolan Creek

    3.5
    (641 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Okay, just as I previously suspected, eating in the bar area bumped this review up a star! It's a…read morelittle sunken room with a cool secret-y vibe. Service was great. Our bartender had a lot of great recommendations on what to order and also sang a lot, which was delightful. I ordered the Southern Chicken Sandwich and my husband had the Ranch Fried Chicken Club. We were both VERY happy with our sandwiches, but the fries were the real star of the show. Delicious. One complaint is that my sandwich came with chipotle mayo, but I thought it needed more chipotle mayo and asked for a side. I was charged $1 for it. Avid readers of my reviews (i.e. nobody) will know that I am often annoyed when I'm charged for a sauce, but charging me for a sauce that ALREADY COMES on my plate and I just wanted more of feels especially egregious. I suspect that if I had specified "extra chipotle mayo" at the time of ordering, I would not have been charged, so that is what I will do next time.

    Food was ok. Service was ok but we only had one server, and she was obviously have trouble. Looks…read morecool inside, but we got seated at a dirty table in the back. We had a reservation but still had to wait 20 mins outside. Not a big deal except there is zero room to wait where they are calling customers up and where they are checking in. Very expensive, so I just figured food and service would be better is all. Read a lot of yelp reviews before doing my own. It looks like the issue is common.

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    Chicken ranch mac and cheese side of jalopeno sauce with Texas toast
    Chicken ranch mac and cheese side of jalopeno sauce with Texas toast
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