Cotton Patch Cafe

706 I-45, Ennis
(972) 875-8591

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Customers' Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak with Jalapeno Gravy on the Mashed Potatoes
Small Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak Jr
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken Fried Bacon
Bacon Cheese Fries
Fried Mushrooms
Steak Fingers
Baked Potato
French Fries

Menu

Best Sellers
Super Combo Fish & Shrimp
Lightly breaded, crispy fried catfish fillets and golden-brown jumbo shrimp, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies
Meatloaf
Family favorite, scratch-made meatloaf, topped with savory, homemade tomato sauce
Chipotle Maple Chicken
Grilled, boneless chicken breast, covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
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

Value Menu
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
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 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
Chicken Quesadilla Jr
Our smaller portion, grilled chicken, monterey jackand cheddar cheeses, and corn salsa, all packed ina flour tortilla and grilled to melty perfection, servedwith sour cream and freshly made salsa
Blackened Tilapia
Two flavorful, blackened tilapia fillets, served over seasoned rice
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
Cheeseburger
A Cotton Patch classic, 7 oz. angus beef patty, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles
Grilled Chicken
Grilled, boneless chicken breast, served over seasoned rice

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

Homestyle Favorites
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
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 Alfredo Pasta
Creamy alfredo sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta, steamed broccoli, green onions and parmesan cheese.
Super Combo Fish & Shrimp
Lightly breaded, crispy fried catfish fillets and golden-brown jumbo shrimp, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies
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.
Ranch Hand
Angus beef patty, caramelized onions, shredded mixed cheese, brown gravy,
Fried Fish
Lightly breaded, crispy fried fish fillets, served over french fries and jalapeño hushpuppies.
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.
Roasted Turkey & Dressing
Sliced roasted turkey, perfectly paired with dressing and gravy
Shiner Bock Fried Flounder
Shiner Bock battered, crispy fried flounder fillets, served over French fries, with tartar sauce

On the Grill
Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon with homemade lemon herb seasoning, served over seasoned rice
Center Cut Pork Chop
Juicy, center cut pork chop, seasoned and grilled, served with cinnamon apples.
Chipotle Maple Chicken
Grilled, boneless chicken breast, covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
Grilled Shrimp
Cajun seasoned, grilled shrimp, served over seasoned rice
Chipotle Maple Grilled Salmon
Grilled, cold-water Norwegian salmon covered in our sweet and spicy homemade chipotle maple glaze, served over seasoned rice
Zesty Lemon Herb Grilled Flounder
Grilled Flounder with CP Texas zesty lemon herb seasoning, and your choice of two sides
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
Bacon Wrapped Filet
USDA Choice cut 8oz
6 oz. Sirloin
USDA choice cut

Salads
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in homemade caesar, topped with toasted croutons and shaved parmesan
Cobb Salad
Sliced avocado, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, chopped egg, and fresh mixed greens with homemade ranch or your choice of dressing
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
BBQ Fried Chicken Salad
Fried chicken, fresh mixed greens, bacon, cheese,tomatoes, chopped egg, green bell pepper, drizzledwith BBQ sauce, and topped with red onions

Handhelds
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, and corn salsa, all packed in a flour tortilla and grilled to melty perfection.
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
Turkey Club
Roasted turkey, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chipotle mayo on homestyle white toast.
Patty Melt
7 oz. angus beef patty covered in melted swiss cheese, caramelized onions, bacon-mayo and set between butter-grilled Texas toast
The BLT
Piled high with crispy strips of bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and mayo on our homestyle white toast. Served with fries
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.

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

Desserts
Mama's Special Butter Cake
Buttery cake with a velvety cheesecake layer topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Peach Cobbler
Warm, sweet peaches, baked in a spiced brown sugar mixture, topped with buttery, cobbler crust and served with vanilla ice 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
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.

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

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

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Recent Reviews

Maria has ALWAYS give us excellent customer service and today was no exception! She's fast, efficient, but most importantly, super friendly and courteous! She makes Cotton Patch an enjoyable place to eat!
February 2026
Cotton Patch Cafe is one of the Best Kept secrets on the north bound side of I-45 in Ennis, TX.
Grade A.
Great service, food, and atmosphere.
Lots of care is put into the quality of service and the foods.
Great Job to the Team.
Maria served me very well and made sure my meal was satisfactory.
Thank you Maria!
February 2026
Waitress Alyna and atmosphere is amazing Plus, the food was really good, especially the fish and shrimp basket sorry, did Google over you after I already took it off the plate, but don’t it look good😋
February 2026

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Cotton Patch Cafe

706 I-45, Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 875-8591