Just a normal pops/mom shop! But the food isnt that bad. Went during a slow lunch hour.. but the food still came out fresh and hot.. had the chicken fried steak.. and mashed potatoes.. and green beans... not bad at all.. it was pretty good.. As for everything else on the menu.. just an average American homestyle cooking..and they have a small selection of Tex- Mex. They do have great tea!! read more

A friend and I were looking for a place to have a late lunch after an appointment in Dallas and on our way home to Longview. We were approaching Terrell and looked on Yelp for places. Terrell Cafe popped up. We took a chance. My friend had Pot Roast and I had Chicken Enchiladas with sour cream sauce both were very good and the young waitress was very attentive and fast. Of course we had to have Peach Cobbler with Ice cream. The prices were so low we were astonished. We are use to prices in Longview which are much much higher. Stop in if you are in Terrell. Highly recommend this little place. NOTHING FANCY. Good food, service and value. 4 Stars. read more

I really like this place. This a combination Mexican & American food restaurant. I ordered a ribeye. I was quite pleased. It was actually better than I've had at some steak places. The sides are well proportioned and tasted good. They have an all you can eat steak dinner on Saturday nights for $13.99. I plan on heading back over and giving it a shot one day. Keep up the good job guys. read more

Salsa and chips were the best part of the meal. The salad was on the hot side and quite tasty. Chips were fresh and warmed. Good combination. Got carne asada which is normally pounded thin and grilled. This came out about 3x normal thickness then cooked very well done. Marinade didn't come through at all. The beans on the plate had zero flavor. The pico on the plate was quite tasty like the Salsa and they didn't kill it with cilantro. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but wouldn't skip it if I was in the neighborhood as the prices were very appealing. read more

I've lived in this area my whole life and I am disappointed that I am just now giving them a visit!!! Went for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! I got the Houston which is a biscuit cut in halves with a sausage patty and an egg then covered in gravy. With hash browns on the side! Not going to lie... I mixed it all together and it was great! Our waitress was the sweetest lady and patient with my very indecisive 4 year old son lol. She's so sweet. I don't remember her name but thank you! read more

One of the best cheeseburgers I've had. Great menu. Extensive Mexican selection Complimentary chips and salsa. read more

Very fresh!! Worked with us on a quick turn around. We all had Mexican choices and the kids cleaned their plates! Skip the restroom... read more

I ordered the cheeseburger with homemade fries. It was the best damn burger they ever yanked out of a cow. I would have taken a photo but I began to eat and finished it before I had a chance to. I would highly recommend The Terrell Cafe and the burger. read more

Yuck yuck yuck! Not only was our order wrong but it was gross. The cheese enchiladas tasted like the cheese was out of a nacho cheese can. My husband's chicken enchiladas also tasted like chicken out of a can and my daughter's chicken nuggets were soggy. The restaurant could use some updating and a good cleaning. read more

This is a very old style, country, tex-mex place. The salsa is fantastic and all the Mexican food is great. My family members also got steak and other diner fare and it was all good too. Your service my run a little slow but the vibe is chill and the costumers are chatting and enjoying themselves,so maybe don't go on your short lunch break here. Also no soda fountain, just cans, so go for water or tea instead. read more

My first time here...I had the sirloin steak and it was SO GOOD! Perfectly tender and flavorful... right on par with Saltgrass for real

It seems that none of the waitresses want to take your order or serve you. They all hide in the back where the ice machine is. When you do FINALLY get your food, it lukewarm and wrong. I don't recommend this place at all. read more

DG and myself in this evening after long flying day. I had a breakfast and he the steak and baked potato. Was all really good and a Mexico Coke for me. Always an excellent choice here. read more

In the area for 3 days for first Monday and wish we would have found it on our first day here and not our last. Staff was friendly and very efficient. My wife had chicken fried chicken and I had the chicken fried steak. Food was hot and lots of it. I was able to cut mine with a fork. Also had Mac and Cheese with my meal and it reminded me of how my wife's aunt made it,sooooo good. If you're in the area and don't stop in Terrell and eat here then you will miss out. read more

Best food in Terrell Saturdays they have all u can eat Steak (it rocks) with the drink less than $15.00 Cant order wrong over there . read more

One of my go to places... I live right around the block so it's not only a great place to eat, but convenient too. I have only eaten the Mexican food here. Chips and salsa are right up there with the best of the best and addictive type heat! Chile Relleno, enchiladas, beans, rice, guacamole and pico... Mmmm! I don't see how anyone could not love it. Service is excellent. When ordering cola, they give you ice in a glass and 2 cans of your choice, more than that will cost a tad extra... read more

Amazing!! Burgers are full of flavor!! Enchilada plates are very good too. Friendliness of the staff is iffy. But it's fast, hot and delicious!! read more

Stopped in based on Yelp reviews!!! Did not disappoint either!!!! Four of us had different items and all were good!!

Very good food.Big menu to choose from. I wasn't a fan of General smoking though. There didn't seem to be a set area for smoking. I was really turned off by it having a 2yr old and being 5 months pregnant. read more

This place is awesome, fantastic staff, excellent food and VERY reasonable prices. I had the Huevos Con Chorizo and coffee all for about $8 bucks. What's not to love! I will stop here every time I'm passing through Terrell. read more

The Terrell Cafe - I had the Huevos con Chorizo and it was perfectly prepared and delicious! - American Near Me - Terrell, Texas

Best HOT chips and hot sauce around. This place looks like a real hole in the wall. BUT, don't be intiminated by the appearance. I have not found a single entree that is not plentiful and "delish". Seniors can order off the kids' menu...and it is not a kids' portion. If you leave unsatisfied, it is your own fault. The staff is ready to make your visit the first of many more. read more

The staff was very friendly and personable, and the prices were great, but the food was sub par. It took 45-50 min to make to go orders when the restaurant was basically empty. When it took so long, I expected a fresh meal but my fries were barely warm and the ice cream that came with my dessert was melted. Also, it was a little unappetizing to see a hair on the side of my ranch in my plate. Not sure that I'd go back as there are plenty of other places in the area to stop for lunch. read more

So many American Mexican choices. A must stop place when heading east through Terrell. Worth a trip to Terrell for Carne Asada and order extra grilled onions from Heaven. Pot Roast to Cheese Burgers to Mexican Specialty. Delicious. read more

Nothing fancy, but great food and service made for a positive breakfast experience. We both had huevos con chorizo with rice and beans. Very large portions; we took leftovers home, and it was all good re-heated. Very reasonable prices, too. Can't wait to return next time we're in the area. read more

Great food, incredibly delicious. Good people, great service. Price is reasonable and comparable for the area. We will be back, again and again. read more

By far the best food we had in Texas. This hole in the wall cafe is a gem. Delicious food and excellent service! The el pollo carbon was amazing! read more

Great small town café. Mexican food and lunch specials are all good. Nice, helpful waitresses. Low prices. I always eat here when I'm in town. read more

Other than always running out of beef. It's a cozy place to eat. The wait staff is great. If your looking for literal home cooking, here it is. read more

As usual the food here is great, I had the beef fajitas and they were great... Service is always really good...

Great breakfast location serving American and Mexican food. Also features Mexican and American throughout the day. Good Chicken Fried Steak. read more

Great breakfast great service and the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended. Both American and Mexican options. Everyone was happy and very full. read more

Had the Chicken Fried Steak sandwich with home fries and fried pickles. It was pretty good. Their salsa was decent.

Food tastes like the cook was in a hurry. I ordered a chicken taco salad and halfway through I found a pat of butter buried in there. Don't like the food and prices are high for the taste. read more

Strange little place. Packed on Friday night. Food better than average. A little noise, but the place was packed. Low prices

Good basic food and plentiful. Good service. Priced right. I had catfish filets. Comes with hushpuppies and three veggies or a baked potato and one veggie. Could also have salad. Everything was fresh and hot. Wasn't greasy as some fried foods are. Large menu includes burgers, salads, chicken fried chicken or steak, and a variety of Mexican fare. Chips and salsa were good and served complimentary upon seating. I would definitely come back. read more

This is the best sub-$10 meal I've had in years. I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and ordered a patty melt and a Coke. The sandwich was great: nice sharp rye bread and the rest was as a patty melt should be, while avoiding any greasiness. The fries were not numerous, but they were thick and tasted very fresh, and the thickness and taste were worth more than double that amount of the usual unremarkable fries you get anywhere else. All for $8 and change before the tip. The peach cobbler a la mode sounded enticing, but I was full and satisfied. It's not Maxim's, but it's very unpretentiousness made it feel very comfortable. The staff was very prompt in their service. Locals seem to like the place. I live some distance away, but I'll return if I ever pass through Terrell again. read more

We were looking for a home cooked meal. The atmosphere is worn, the menus were dirty (one of my pet peeves) and they were mopping the floors with chemicals While ate. I did not see anything on the menu that interested my taste buds, so I chose bean & cheese nachos (because you cannot go wrong with nachos)with a side of guacamole. I was surprised with the great taste of both. My husband got the hamburger steak with home fries. They home fries were awesome thin sliced fresh cut potatoes. We finished up by sharing the peach cobbler. I do believe we will stop by again when we are in the neighborhood. read more

The place is quaint and clean. Service is excellent with very friendly wait staff. Husband had 12 oz ribeye and loved it - cooked just right and very tasty. I had the Nogalita dinner - yummy! Chips and salsa were notable. Will come again when we next come to Terrell. read more

Well, stopped at this cafe hoping they had home cooked food!! They did!! BUT!! I had just started eating my dinner and 2 waitress came from the back area, the one in front was carrying 2 salads, a package of crackers fell on the floor , then the other waitress stopped picked it up and put them back on top of the salad and served it to the cute little old lady at the table smiling like nothing happened!!!! I can see if maybe she put the crackers on the table for her but on her food after it had been on the floor!!!!! Gross!! What if that waitress saw someone do that to her food!!! What would she have to say about that????? Both waitress's had long black hair! So who knows what happens behind closed doors there???? I won't ever go back!! read more

Cafe food at its best would be the most accurate description of the Terrell Cafe. Excellent for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The have the best chips and hot sauce I have ever eaten. Don't forget to try the Mexican dishes. The only downside is that it tends to get crowded around lunch. read more