Cotton Patch Cafe

461 E Interstate 20, Arlington
(817) 468-1999

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Customers' Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potato and Green Beans
Steak Macaroni and Cheese
Crispy Cajun Cheese Bites
Small Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Chicken Jr
Chicken Fried Steak Jr
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Country Fried Pickles
Jumbo Crispy 'Shrooms
Chicken Fried Bacon

Menu

Game Day Essentials
Chicken Quesadilla
Gooey, melted cheese with fresh pico de gallo all packed in a flour tortilla. Served with salsa and sour cream
Tailgate Tenders
Crispy, hand-battered chicken tenders, southern fried to perfection, served with our scratch-made cream gravy or your choice of dipping sauce
Quart of Queso
Creamy, homemade green chile quso, served with crispy warm tortilla chips.
Gallon Lemonade
Gallon Strawberry Lemonade
Gallon Unsweet Tea
Gallon Sweet Tea

Limited Time Only
Chicken Fried Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Chicken fried pork tenderloin medallions cooked to a golden brown and topped with cream gravy and served with your choice of two sides
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions seared to perfection and served with brown gravy, served with your choice of two sides
Pecan Cobbler
A tender and flaky crust covered with warm, gooey pecan filling and topped with a dollop of whip cream
Pumpkin Crunch
Layers of Pumpkin Pie flavors mixed with crunchy, candied pecans, drizzled in caramel sauce and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Value Menu
Chicken Fried Steak Jr
Our smaller portion of famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy
Chicken Fried Chicken Jr
Our smaller portion of famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy
Beef Tips Jr
Seared choice beef steak tips, over our scratch-made garlic mashed potatoes, smothered in brown gravy, sautéed mushrooms, and diced onions, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions
Chicken Tenders
Crispy hand-battered chicken tenders, southern fried to perfection, served with our scratch-made cream gravy or your choice of dipping sauce
Meatloaf
Family favorite, scratch-made meatloaf, topped with savory, homemade tomato sauce
Blackened Tilapia
Two flavorful, blackened tilapia fillets, served over seasoned rice
Chicken N' Dumplins
Bowl of hand-rolled dumplings and tender chicken, simmered to perfection in a flavorful chicken stock
Vegetable Platter
Your choice of four sides and garlic mashed potatoes
Chicken Quesadilla Jr
Our smaller portion, grilled chicken, monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, and corn salsa, all packed in a flour tortilla and grilled to melty perfection, served with sour cream and freshly made salsa
Grilled Chicken Strips
Grilled and lightly seasoned boneless chicken strips

Appetizers
Chicken Fried Bacon
Thick cut, crispy bacon strips, hand-breaded and southern fried.
Jumbo Crispy 'Shrooms
Huge, hand-breaded and made-to-order ‘shrooms.
Rolls
Warm, fresh-baked, melt in your mouth yeast rolls.
Skillet Cornbread
Scratch-made, honey sweetened cornbread.
Fried Pickles
Tangy, dill pickles, hand-battered and golden fried.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sliced green tomatoes, hand-battered and golden fried.
Homemade Chips & Queso
Creamy, homemade green chile queso.
Bacon Cheese Fries
Loaded french fries, topped with hot, melted monterey jack and cheddar cheeses and crunchy bacon crumbles.

Homestyle Favorites
Chicken Fried Steak
Our famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy
Chicken Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy, boneless chicken breast, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy
Super Combo Fish & Shrimp
Lightly breaded, crispy fried catfish fillets and golden-brown jumbo shrimp, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies
New! Ranch Hand
Angus beef patty, caramelized onions, shredded mixed cheese, brown gravy, topped with chopped green onion
Beef Tips
Seared choice beef steak tips, over our scratch-made garlic mashed potatoes, smothered in brown gravy, sauteed mushrooms and onions, topped with cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Creamy alfredo sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta, steamed broccoli, green onions and parmesan cheese.
Fried Shrimp
Lightly breaded, crispy fried, golden-brown jumbo shrimp, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies
Steak Fingers
Hand-breaded and southern fried strips of our famous choice beef steak, served with our scratch-made cream gravy
Fried Fish
Lightly breaded, crispy fried fish fillets, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies.
Shiner Bock Fried Flounder
Shiner Bock battered, crispy fried flounder fillets, served over French fries, with tartar sauce
Chicken Fried Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Chicken fried pork tenderloin medallions cooked to a golden brown served choice of gravy and two sides

All Up In Our Grill
New! Chipotle Maple Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
Chipotle Maple Chicken
Grilled, boneless chicken breast, covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
Center Cut Pork Chop
Juicy, center cut pork chop, seasoned and grilled, served with cinnamon apples.
Grilled Cajun Duo (Fish and Shrimp)
Cajun-seasoned, blackened tilapia fillet and grilled shrimp, topped with our own CP Cajun sauce, served over seasoned rice
Grilled Shrimp
Cajun seasoned, grilled shrimp, served over seasoned rice
Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon with homemade lemon herb seasoning, served over seasoned rice
Zesty Lemon Herb Grilled Flounder
Grilled Flounder with CP Texas zesty lemon herb seasoning, and your choice of two sides
Bacon Wrapped Filet
USDA Choice cut 8oz
6 oz. Sirloin
USDA choice cut
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions seared to perfection and served with brown gravy, served with your choice of two sides

Salads
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in homemade caesar, topped with toasted croutons and shaved parmesan
Tex Mex Salad
Cheese, black beans, corn salsa, fresh avocado, topped with tortilla strips and served with homemade avocado ranch or your choice of dressing
Strawberry Pecan Salad
Spring mix greens, freshly sliced strawberries, candied pecans and bleu cheese crumbles, served with raspberry walnut vinaigrette or your choice of dressing
Cobb Salad
Sliced avocado, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, chopped egg, and fresh mixed greens with homemade ranch or your choice of dressing
BBQ Fried Chicken Salad
Fried chicken, fresh mixed greens, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, chopped egg, green bell pepper, drizzled with BBQ sauce, and topped with red onions

Handhelds
Dr Pepper Jalepeno Bacon Burger
Angus beef patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, grilled pickled jalapeño, crispy bacon, house spread, drizzled with homemade Dr Pepper BBQ sauce all served on a golden potato bun.
Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Juicy, seasoned grilled chicken breast, topped with sliced avocado, pepper jack cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and house spread served on a golden potato bun
Avocado Bacon Burger
Angus beef patty topped with sliced avocado, American cheese, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and house spread, set between a golden potato bun.
Patty Melt
7 oz. angus beef patty covered in melted swiss cheese, caramelized onions, bacon-mayo and set between butter-grilled Texas toast
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, and corn salsa, all packed in a flour tortilla and grilled to melty perfection, served with sour cream and freshly made salsa
The BLT
Piled high with crispy strips of bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and mayo on our homestyle white toast. Served with fries
Classic Burger
A Cotton Patch classic, 7 oz. angus beef patty, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles
Three Cheese Bacon Burger
7 oz. angus beef patty, topped with american, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles

All Drinks
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Pepsi Zero
Starry
Mug Root Beer
Mountain Dew
Diet Mountain Dew
Diet Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper
Unsweet Tea
Sweet Tea
Gallon Unsweet Tea
Gallon Sweet Tea
Gallon Lemonade
Gallon Strawberry Lemonade
Handcrafted Strawberry Lemonade

Desserts
Mama's Special Butter Cake
Buttery cake with a velvety cheesecake layer topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Funnel Cake Fries
For a limited time! Our take on a state fair favorite, shareable, deep-fried to a golden crisp, dessert topped with powdered sugar and served with gooey marshmallow fluff for dipping.
Pumpkin Crunch
Layers of Pumpkin Pie flavors mixed with crunchy, candied pecans, drizzled in caramel sauce and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Carrot Cake
Sweet, lightly spiced cake with freshly-shredded carrots, sweet 'n juicy pineapple, flaky coconut and crunchy walnuts, covered with rich cream cheese icing, topped with cinnamon cookie crunch and drizzled with caramel sauce
Dr Pepper Chocolate Cake
Warm chocolate cake dripping in fudge icing and drizzled with white chocolate, served with a scoop of ice cream and fresh strawberries
Peach Cobbler
Warm, sweet peaches, baked in a spiced brown sugar mixture, topped with buttery, cobbler crust and served with vanilla ice cream.
Pecan Cobbler
A tender and flaky crust covered with warm, gooey pecan filling and topped with a dollop of whip cream

Sides
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Macaroni & Cheese
French Fries
Baked Squash
Fried Okra
Fresh Broccoli
Southern Green Beans
Whole Kernel Corn
Cinnamon Apples
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Loaded Baked Potato
Side House Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Potato Cheese Soup
Rich, creamy potato soup, topped with shredded cheese and crunchy bacon crumbles
Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders
Hand-battered and southern fried
Mac & Cheese
Cheesy, gooey, creamy and oh-so-delicious…
Cheeseburger
Angus beef patty topped with american cheese and pickles
Kids Pasta
Pasta, marinara and parmesan cheese
Veggie Plate
Your choice of 2 sides
Corn Dog
Golden fried to perfection
Steak Fingers
Served with our scratch-made gravy

Family Meals
Tenders
(Serves 4-6) 24 crispy, hand-battered chicken tenders, southern fried to perfection, served with our scratch made cream gravy or your choice of dipping sauce. Includes Family Size Fixin's of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls. Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00
Meatloaf
(Serves 4-6) Mama's favorite meatloaf, made from scratch and topped with savory, chunky tomato sauce. Includes Family Size sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls. Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
(Serves 4-6) Creamy alfredo sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta, steamed broccoli, green onions and parmesan cheese. Includes Family Size sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus 6 rolls. Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00
Chicken Fried Chicken
(Serves 4-6) 6 crispy, juicy, boneless chicken breast, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy Includes Family Size sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Family Size House or Caesar Salad. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus rolls with butter. Add any other Family Size Sides for only $15.00
Chicken Fried Steak
(Serves 4-6) 6 cuts of our famous choice beef steak, hand-breaded and southern fried to perfection, topped with our scratch-made cream gravy or jalapeño gravy Includes Family Size sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans and Whole Kernel Corn. Your choice of Family Size House or Caesar Salad. Your choice of Gallon Sweet Tea or Unsweet Tea. Plus rolls. Add any other Family Size Side' for only $15.00

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Recent Reviews

I really loved this service tonight, our family enjoyed the magic show and the service. The food was great . Alex and Holly were also very helpful. This is a great Family place good food good vibes. Amazing magic,🪄 that really brought joy to my day
August 2025
Six of us went in around 2pm on Saturday. No wait time for a table, other than them adding a couple chairs. Ordered 2 appetizers, fried pickles and cheese curds. Both were amazing, came with ranch that was also amazing! Plenty to share between the 6 adults in our group. Dinner rolls brought out as well. Drinks were refilled often, all food ordered came out correct, except mine. But didn't take too long to fix. The price was super reasonable, for 6 adults including teas,...
July 2025
I had dinner with a friend it was a great experience. The food was delicious and the server was top notch! I don't remember her name... but she was personable, attentive, and got our food order correct. I will be back again soon!
July 2025

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Cotton Patch Cafe

461 E Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 468-1999