Now a days it's very hard to find a restaurant that's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and that's only closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A family-owned restaurant that has been serving locals, travelers, and late-night crowds from its classic 10-stool lunch counter since 1930, and continues to be strictly cash-only. A restaurant that not only has survived, but strived for 96 years, owned by the same local family, and is currently owned by fourth-generation owner Matt Bullington. Who has said that the key to its longevity has been sticking to what has made them successful since they opened. A restaurant that has never been remodeled and whose menu has never been expanded, but that in this lies its real charm. A restaurant that despite economic hardship, tries never to raise prices and remain affordable. A restaurant that many people go to it because of their food, others because of their prices, and others like me this morning, because of the experience to sit at its counter and appreciate its character and charm while enjoying a classic breakfast of three fried eggs over easy with bacon and white toast basted with butter. That restaurant was and continues to be the iconic Texas Tavern, located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke. This morning I drove my pearl white Lexus up to it and parked in front of the sidewalk at the parallel parking with a one-hour limit. There is so much history behind this place that the excitement of the moment made the breakfast experience more momentous. Once inside, a young gentleman who has been working there for over two years now greeted me and immediately made me feel at home. He took my order and almost at the same time started making my toast and frying my eggs. In no time at all I had my order in front of me. I noticed and made him aware that one egg was missing. He made it right by frying me another egg over easy and I didn't mind because of his positive attitude and very unique personality. He also asked me how I'd like my coffee and prepared it just as requested with two creams and three sugars. Every one of the three eggs were perfectly fried over easy and I sprinkled a salt and pepper mixture over them. The bread of the toast was so fresh and tasty braised in butter. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality of their food. I'm looking forward to returning one day at lunch time to taste some of their menu items of which they are known for. Starting with their Cheesy Western, the tavern legendary trademark burger served with a fried egg, cheese, pickles, and a sweet-and-tangy homemade cabbage relish. Or maybe a bowl of their secret-recipe chili served with onions. Or their trademark hot dog served Coney Island-style with chili, relish, mustard, and unions. All comfort food that make you feel good and bring a sense of nostalgia, warmth, and satisfaction. I highly recommend this small, historic, eatery for a one-of-a-kind, memorable, dining experience. One that you'll cherish and hold dear forever. read more

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Love the classic feel of this place. But I've been here a half dozen times and still haven't found that signature taste or order. I think the nostalgia and charm are great, I just wish the food was worthy of the history and profile of this place. The food is cheap, but you do get what you pay for. read more

A 24 hour cheap eats spot serving up burgers and dogs under $5. When you ask for a recommendation, they'll likely say the cheesy western which is a cheeseburger with pickles, onions and cabbage relish. They offer it with bean chili and you can get onions added in. The place is a 10 seat dinner and at roughly 2 am on a Saturday, will have at leave 15-20 people crowded it looking for a post bar meal. They employees were nice and will talk to you about what to get and make recommendations. I will say, this is somewhere I liked trying but may not return. read more

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This is a great late night place to come after you're done with the bars. Burgers are cheap. But the patties are really small. The relish was very very good. No fries. No ketchup. The server was disinterested and a bit impatient, but that's part of the charm. This is a small diner style with only counter seating. read more

Jo Koy spoke of this place during his show so I got curious and decided to pass by: a total hole in the wall with friendly service but cramped seating. Food was all fun and not really tasty. We got hotdogs and their famous chili. Were told to have it with onions and mustard and surprisingly it was good. It's cash only and there are only about 8 seats in a tiny place. They do have an atm inside. Think of an old style hole in the wall joint. Somehow it works and being they opened in 1930, it totally makes sense. I loved it and would come back. There's no room for a walker or wheelchair so don't even try. I couldn't even sit down because youre elbow to elbow already with everyone and any arm lifting would smack the person beside you. read more

Such a cute old school hot dog and hamburger joint! I sat down at the counter (only place to sit) with stainless steel top. Stools for chairs. Asked what's good and they said a hot dog. Not any hot dog, but one with relish, chili, onions and spiced mustard! It was delicious! Like a Coney Island dog. They even made the relish with micro thin cabbage/sour kraut. Nice to eat with a coke. Will be back this week to try breakfast and a hamburger. I was in and out in 10 minutes. Awesome read more

Texas Tavern - Such a cute old school hot dog and hamburger joint! I sat down at the counter (only place to sit) with stainless steel top. - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Second time here in a month (I live in Denver). I will keep coming back as long as Anthony is behind the counter, slinging hash. He insights on Economics and History are worth the journey. The food is fine, it is served fresh and hot. read more

Texas Tavern - My man, Anthony. Brilliant conversationalist! - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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I saw Texas Tavern on the TV show Salvage Dogs. I was excited to try it when I visited Roanoke. The chili was pretty good. I wasn't really in love with the burgers. I'm kind of a cheeseburger snob and these weren't too flavorful. The folks working here were just SUPER nice and cool! They were very kind to me on both of my visits. Yes, I visited TWICE in two days! WHY??? The CHILI DOGS were AMAZING!! I don't know what's going on there, but they are literally the BEST chili dogs I've ever had!! Get them just like them come. They are perfect! The ambiance inside this little joint is fantastic. Bring cash. No credit accepted. Enjoy yourself and the history here. That grill has been around a WHILE! You can taste the flavor. Love it! read more

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I went to Roanoke for a few days on a work trip. This is an old school kind of place for late night grub after a few brews. Bowl with & western burger. read more

Atmosphere was ok, I get it, every city needs that one place that stays open for people looking to soak up the alcohol before going home, I am from New Orleans, so I'm aware of the concept. It's more of a locals nostalgia place. Food is ok, it'll do the job of a quick sober up. Anything else other than that, I wouldn't do it, I'd find a way to Waffle House. read more

I don't get all the positive reviews. I ate there yesterday and it was awful. Service was mediocre, food bland as heck. Ordered a cheese burger which was size of a slider. It was a thin warm patty with cold cheese on generic white bread. Hotdog was gross. Boiled gray dog on generic white bread. The coke was the best part of the meal Basically it's overpriced for the portion size and quality. Got a slider, regular hotdog with mustard and a coke for almost $10. That's it. No chips or sides. All the fast-food places have better deals and dare I say better quality. read more

What an incredible place. This establishment is amazing. Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. Classic counter scenario. Timeless read more

Texas Tavern - Bar area - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Historic yes, customer service no Ha You don't go there for the food, you go there for the experience. The employees are pretty unimpressed especially after we told them the only reason why we came was because this place is in a book! They looked at us like we're from mars, but it might have been because my husband has a fancy British accent ? Whatever the case is: if we lived nearby we'd go everyday read more

Gosh, golly, gee whiz - some places (thankfully) never change. My famished teenager ordered a Cheesy Western, 2 burgers, a bowl of chili, a chili dog, and chocolate milk as one does. Since my last review, I am vegetarian. Well the "Egg Sandwich" is basically a Cheesy Western without the beef (where it's cooked, I don't care) it is one of the best egg sandwiches I've ever had - and at $2.50 - a bargain (as all the food is) especially with the price of eggs at the moment! A hot cup of coffee, the same brand (and maybe urn) served as when they opened nearly 100 years ago, along with a glass of chocolate milk, was perfection. Make a B-line to the Millionaire's club - you won't be disappointed! read more

Only if u are drunk the food is grease bland gave me heart burn and a bad upset stomach.

This place is such a hole in the wall, we came by and decided to stop in. We don't regret it at all. The western cheeseburger is a must! All the guys were very nice and quick with our meal. Highly recommend the place. read more

What a timeless gem and experience anyone coming to downtown Roanoke must try. Counter only or carry out so don't look for a table but what a neat place. Friendly and engaging and funny crew serving, made out of towners feel just as welcome as regulars (of which there were several even on a quiet Sunday morning). The world needs more places like this to survive instead of yet another corporate chain restaurant. read more

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Texas Tavern is a Roanoke VA institution- amazing place since it is very small and only has take out or sitting on one of the maybe 10 stools. But they have great simple food at very low prices. An amazing history. read more

No wonder this is a local monument! I have never been to Roanoke and came here for a church event all the way from Arizona. Our church doesn't play about letting God show up and show out! Hence why I knew I would need a late night spot to eat after. Hit up my boo Yelp and knew exactly where to go. I read the history of this local legend, the secret lingo on how to order, and the unbelievable low prices. We got 5 Western Cheesys, 1 single, 2 doubles, and a triple, with extra slabs, which means extra cheese. "I feel so cool" and 4 bags of chips for $23.00!!! I should have ordered two, mind you, I'm a petite Chica. This burger was so delicious!! The bun has a nice sweetness to it, meat charred on a flatop that has been seasoned with history for decades, thick slices of American cheese, Fried egg, and the star of the show the relish!!! I would have bought a jar of this relish. It was sweet with a tight vinegar bite. Think Sweet relish meets chow chow and peporncinis. It truly madeeeeee the burger. The team was great, friendly, fast, and most importantly, remember it's cash only. ATM around the block at the bank. I'm proud to say I left Roanoke full of the Holy Spirit and Western Cheesys! read more

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Pros: The prices are a blast from the past--we had a full dinner for two for about $16. The chili (add mustard!) and burgers were good, if under-seasoned. The staff was very kind and recommended things to try. Cons: I'm sorry, but the hot dogs are really not great. Toss them on the grill to crisp up the outside a little, at least! Neutral: They don't take cards, but there is an ATM. On the whole, it was fun to experience a Richmond classic, but some spices would go a long way. read more

A great restaurant. I have been a patron since 1981. The food is still as great as it always been. They seat 1000 people 10 at a time.

Service is so mean and they call you a sissy if you want ketchup how rude and no bathroom nor do they accept card and there burgers are terrible read more

Visited as part of a food tour. Our sample was half a cheesy western. It was really good and I would love to try their breakfast. At first glance, I didn't notice how small the building was until we got closer. There is a bar to sit at and eat and seating outside. Only about 10ish people can be inside to eat at a time. It was quite quaint and I would love to try their breakfast. read more

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This is what America used to be. No, you won't find places like this one anymore great simple food I got a Cheesy Western Sandwich for myself and Chilli ... it was amazing the sandwich was $3.50 and the chili $2.55 --- read more

Texas Tavern - Cheesy western - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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The food terrible the service even worse no ketchup no excepting credit cards it's 2025 be reel

Attention: No bathroom! How is this legal??? Food and service are good but you absolutely HAVE to have a bathroom for paying customers TOTALLY RIDICULOUS!!! read more

Food (3/5): The hamburger was weird. The patty was gross, the relish was NOT relish, and the onions were VERY strong. The chili dog was pretty good. The dog was average, but the chili was good. Ambiance (5/5): This is an experience. It's extremely confusing for first timers. We had no idea how to order or what was going on after we ordered. They sell swag, so we got stickers and t-shirts. Service (2/5): The staff was nice, but we had no idea what was going on. The staff had to ring us up separately for the food and t-shirt, but not the stickers. It was confusing. We didn't know it was cash only until I was reading their signs and saw their "we don't cash checks or play with bumble bees" and said it out-loud and the staff said "oh yeah, that's our 'cash only' sign." We don't usually carry cash with us, so we were lucky we had some on hand. It would have been nice to know ahead of time. *Cash only* read more

What a cute little place it opened February 1930 during the height of the great depression.Nick Bullington opened this 10 stool Texas Tavern and begin serving their famous Chile-hamburgers and hot dogs. Their motto was give the customer a fair shake. And the Texas tavern became a landmark and the right of passage for many locals and visitors. It still owned by the same family now and now it in the fourth generation. The two guys cooking the food we're really funny and nice. I ordered a cheeseburger he asked me if I wanted the Texas Tavern relish I said sure it was awesome. You can buy it by the pint and quart I wish we would have been closer to home and I would've bought a quart of this relish. Located downtown Roanoke they are open 24 hours 7 days a week and they serve breakfast from 5:30 to 10:30. When they opened up in 1930 hamburgers were just a nickel oh how time have changed, but that was 91 years ago a single is &1.60 and a double is $2.60. read more

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They only seat 10, but the food moves along quickly, so wait it out if it is busy. It is a dive, so don't think it is going to be something it is not. Though if you are brave enough to sit at the metal counter on a wobbly stool, order yourself a cheesy and a hot all the way. The tangyness of the relish on the cheesy and onions seem to all work with the thin patty and egg. The chili makes the dog! They are open 24/7 and parking just beside the building makes it easy to get into and out of. If passing through, be sure to get a T-shirt to say you are in the Roanoke Millionaires Club. Not some place to go if a vegetarian. read more

Nobody loves a cheap price on food more than me. If I was basing my rating on the price, it would be a 5, but my rating are also based on quality. And while the food is made fresh and hot, it's definitely not a 5 star experience. We went one night for a couple of cheesy westerns, a chili dog, and a pint of Chile. The Chile was more like a tasty pinto bean soup. All were good, just not great. Today before leaving Roanoke, I got breakfast there, which included toast & gravy (tasted like canned gravy), bacon, egg & cheese on a bun, (they don't serve Mayo), and a sausage sandwich. (Very mild preformed patty similar to McDonalds) read more

Delicious food, got 2 hot dogs, cheeseburger, and a bowl of chili all for under $11. Was also really fast service, in and out within a few minutes read more

Came in here on a Friday evening around 7:00 and there was a steady crowd coming in and out. Within about 45 seconds of sitting down, I was asked for my order. I got a soda and a couple of hot dogs with chili, mustard, and cheese. They were served to me in no time on a slice of wax paper. I didn't care for the chili, it had a sour flavor. The dogs seemed to be boiled so they didn't have any texture. The cheese was a slice of american cheese under the dogs. The worst part: the buns were wet. Not just the inside were the toppings were, but the outside. It was like Joey Chestnut had dipped them in a glass of water. I'm sure it wasn't mean to be that way, but that was really bad. I had a local tell me that people only go there for drunk food. Maybe that explains it. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Loved this place! The guys working the grill were funny, pleasant, and kind. I loved the food, perfect for a 24-hour spot. Excellent place!

A roanoke staple, make sure to bring cash and an open mind for the atmosphere. The service will always be top of the line with the food backing it right up. It usually ends up being the only thing open past midnight in downtown and i'd stop by even if it wasn't read more

This is a dive. Expect a dive. My husband and I ordered a hot dog with chile and onions, chile with, and two cheesy westerns with--totaling $10.30. If you don't have cash, there is an ATM around the corner. After eating our initial order, we had a serious conversation about immediately returning for another set of cheesy westerns with... Although a simple and small burger--fried egg, cheese, patty, relish, onions, pickles--the mixture of the sweet, sour, creamy, and savory provides bites of merriment. Big eaters will definitely need multiple orders, but at such dive prices, there's no complaints coming from me. My husband liked the hot dog with chile and onions, but neither of us loved the chile (the reason for the docked star). The focus of the chile is the beans, and it eats more like a soup. In sum, the Cheesy Western With is where it's at and if I ever return to Roanoke, I know what I'll be eating. Twice. read more

Texas Tavern - Cheesy Western With (Featuring Chile) - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

I was traveling with my best friend who uses a wheelchair and has cerebral palsy. The staff were extremely friendly to my friend. We were able to get him to sit on the counter as he was very happy to try a cheesy western. The man behind the grill chatted up my friend and even stated that he had a family member that has CP. He was very friendly and made sure that my friend got what he wanted with his meal. It was a great night and he very much enjoyed everything. I want to thank the staff at Texas Tavern for making our night a memorable one. We were not sure if we could eat inside but the wheelchair wasn't in anyone's way so that was a plus. The ambiance was great. The prices were amazing considering the inflation. I would say this is a great place to check out in Roanoke! Kudos to the staff! read more

Cheeseburger were definitely the highlight after a super late night. Felt like a way better 1980s White Castle. Homie and great vibes!! The server was funny! read more

Texas Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

No frills, you get what you pay for, better & quicker than McDonalds. Super efficient, & not bad at all!

A step back in time. Chili was great. The hamburger was awesome. All food is frowned upon by your cardiologist. You gotta try this once or twice. Reminded me of the diners my parents took me to 60 years ago. Downtown Roanoke will see me again. read more

CASH ONLY!! 6 dogs. The works. $9.98 Hell. Yea. Freakin delicious. If y'all love a good messy chili dog... definitely come here!! 10 counter seats that you holler your order over. Divey perfection!! read more

Texas Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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