Restaurants in Kilgore

“Jennifer was an amazing server. She was always on her toes and we wanted for nothing. The food was perfect especially the chocolate pie!”

“Had a wonderful time! Having a bottle of Britt's Blend with our porterhouse steak tonight!!!”

“Small owned local business with friendly staff and great food. Prices are great.”

“First time visit to Calesa’s. Recommended by my friend Chef Mike. If he says it is good food then I know I have to try it. We were a party of four and each of us had a different entree. Let me tell you now, absolutely everything was delicious. From the fresh chips and salsa, the hibiscus tea, to the various entrees including carne asada, quesadillas, bistek Mexicana, and my order of Platillo Calesa (carne asada/shrimp/chicken), all the way to the dessert of Tres Leche cake. It tasted like authentic homemade Mexican food should. Mike has never let me down and he certainly didn’t this time. We will be back as often as possible and wish Mike and Calesa’s the best of luck on their new collaboration. It was great to see Mike back in a kitchen doing what he does best. Give this place a try, you can thank me later.”

“It was good, but not the best I've had. Also, how can a bbq restaurant run out of brisket? After we ordered, 6 of us, the waitress informed us they were out of brisket and inly 3 of us would get brisket. So we got sausage. A bit disappointing.”

“frito pie is amazing (can serve 2) portion is huge. I absolutely love the beans (free) while you wait for your order ...love that! My boyfriend is very picky and he love the fish plate. I ordered a plain jane cheeseburger (pickles mustard only) and tots. Little gem 💎 in downtown Kilgore and a great view around Christmas 🎄 ✨️”

“We had a great experience at Venecia’s. The food and service was excellent. 10/30/24”

“Really good stuff. Variety is just fine. Got ot go to sout LA to get anything as good. Have tried fried/boiled crayfish, boudain ball, gumbo, fried shrimp, gumbo( good but I like darker rue), frog legs. All good. right along with the sides. All servers and checkout people are very nice, helpful and attentive. Could not ask for more, and fair prices as well.”

“best lgs in the area hands down to buy and sell cards shop 🙌”

“Food was awesome. Best smoked turkey leg ever!”

“Food was amazing”

“Awesome! The food, the service, and the server, all excellent. It was my first time, and I look forward to coming back.”

“Wonderful Mexican food. I love their charro beans.”

“We ate here for the first time on Mother's Day, as we are not from the area. I'll have to say the food was amazing. It tasted just like I had prepared it myself. The chicken fried steak was so tender, I could cut it with a fork. My girls are picky eaters, but didn't have one complaint. The salad bar and dessert bar had great selections as well. Friendly staff and service was great!”

“Pizza was not what I ordered, Mgr. was very rude.I have ordered for some years, they now have some smart A Mgr. that accepts your money and not believe his employee took your order wrong. I am calling Corporate and never eating there again. He is a real HOTHEAD.”

“A local gem! My family and I absolutely love Zen’s Kitchen—we go at least once a week, sometimes more (we just can’t stay away!). The food is always fresh and delicious. Their pizza is perfectly crisp and flavorful, the sandwiches are hearty and satisfying, and the baked goods? Absolutely irresistible. The service is consistently fast and friendly. You can tell the staff truly care and enjoy what they do. The cozy, family-friendly atmosphere makes it a comfortable place to relax and enjoy a great meal together. Whether we’re grabbing something quick or sitting down for a casual dinner, Zen’s Kitchen never disappoints. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food and a welcoming vibe. This place is truly a staple in our weekly routine.”

“We were visiting from out of town and we went into the store and it was great. We bought an electric ukulele and amp for our son’s birthday.. the owner was great and very helpful. We really enjoyed our experience at the mercantile and we even got to pet the puppy. I highly recommend the visit if you are in Kilgore texas”

“My wife loves Mexican food so we stopped at this place after a long day of driving. It turned out this was my wife best Mexican restaurant for the soft shell tacos and I have to agree. The small chopped beef was tender, a small slice of avocado was included. Dipped in the green sauce, the tacos were so great that I ate them all. The waitress was very tentative and the manager was super friendly. We'll find this place when we head back home in a week. Come by and see if I'm right. I know I'm right. 😂”

“One of our favorites now! The staff is super hardworking and the food is always great.”

“My husband and I love this place. The Tortillas are HOMEMADE and HUGE which makes their burritos out of this world great. The sopes are amazing . The meat is flavorful and their salsa is wonderful. Breakfast or lunch it is ALL authentic great Mexican food.”

“First time trying this place and me and my boyfriend were not disappointed! Best enchiladas I’ve had in years!!! I highly recommend this place ❤️”

“D’Lites is one of my favorite places to eat lunch and Debbie is always there to help you find exactly what you want to eat for lunch. She is always giving great customer service and a smile to go with it.”

“Their queso tacos are excellent and filling”

“Great food and service! That kool-aid tho! Can't wait to go back!”

“We’ve had several items on the menu but our favorite is the calzone! My husband is the pickiest of the picky and now won’t eat pizza anywhere else.”

“The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff is super friendly and I’ll always recommend Doc’s to anyone who likes amazing, authentic food!”

“Everything Everything EVERYTHING!!!!!!! See y’all next week !!! 🙏🏼👍🏼✌🏼🍻”

“Cajun Ben’s catered the PCF 10 year anniversary and they did an awesome job! The crawfish were big and cooked to perfection. The shrimp were excellent, too! The meat pies made for the perfect - walk around lookin at buggies - food. And they were super good! We ate crawfish until it was all gone late that night! Looking forward to eating some Cajun Ben’s soon!”

“The absolute BEST of the BEST! Whatever I had really hit the spot one night when I was craving chamoy. The elote is amazing too!! We will be back to try more items!”

“I have always loved Whataburger. I wish there was one closer to where I live. Can you solve a question my husband and I have? We have been arguing about when the Whataburger was built in Kilgor, Can”

“So good! We’re from Houston and have struggled to find a taco stand that comes even close to the food there. This place definitely can compete.
A year later and they’re still just as good if not better. Great people and their pastor tacos are the best I’ve ever had. Give them a try, you won’t regret it.”

“Great food, good price, friendly service. Have been there many times, always good”

“Play some Mobile order it was ready extremely quick, super super cheap, and fairly decent tasting, can’t complain with the combination of speed, price and quality”

“It is always fresh, hot and taste great along with friendly service🙏🏼🌹”

“I came on 11/8/24 around 6:00pm and it was a line of 4 people in front of me. There were 2 younger guys working (1 seemed new) and the line behind me was starting to grow.

I appreciate the 1 worker stopping to ask while continuing to make sandwiches how everyone's day is going; and he paused at a different point to apologize about the wait. I also noticed that although swamped, they didn't rush the customer in front and that they continued to take the glove off when dealing with money then getting new glove to continue making sandwiches. I didn't leave until 6:30.

I commend how they handled the rush and I made sure to tell them before leaving i appreciated the professionalism (and also left a $5 tip).”

“(Translated by Google) I liked the taste of the restaurant and the attention the girl gave me was very good, it was just passing through and it was worth it.(Original)Me gustó el sabor del restaurante y la atención que me dio la chava estuvo muy bien sólo iba de paso y valió la pena”

“best blueberry cake donuts, texture was amazing! meat pies on point. the kolache roll reminded me of meche's. great place for breakfast foods”

“Our family has been going to Don Pancho Tacos FOREVER! This place is nostalgic! The taco recipe is still the same from day one and always delicious. HOW DO THEY DO IT!? My secret tip to those in a hurry - call ahead or order online! We drive in from Tyler and order on the way out, works every time!”

“this is one of my new favorite Texas hole in the wall destinations! the owner and staff are amazing. and the food is definitely worth the drive!”

“Good food, nice atmosphere and good service”

“This place has GREAT food and Wonderful and quick service! Very nice dinning area to enjoy a good meal. I will be back if in this area again.

Kid-friendliness: My kid loved loved making new feiends with thwir big teddy bear. ?”

“Overcharged WAY HIGH for a chocolate milk, orange juice= 3.80? Each item not even labeled, wow.”

“Authentic, delicious food! So happy I found this gem! Will be returning to try more items on the menu. How delicious! I am very happy to find it! I will return often.”

“I had some guy dropping me off in front of their store with all my belongings and a hell of a black eye. They offered the most thorough, genuinely kind hearted welcome. They carried my things in, got me a drink and some food. I was suuuuper humiliated and feeling like I was at my bottom for sure, with no one caring whether I live. They definitely picked the right time to remind me of the good in the world. I may not have been around tomorrow. I’m super grateful for their hospitality, and I DEFINITELY recommend them 🥺🥰🥳”

“The food Grate, Very tasty. They have a Bar. Drinks are good.”

“My family and I absolutely LOVE Memi D's. If you ever come to Kilgore, stopping by and getting a cup of coffee is a must!”

“Nice staff and clean lobby

Parking: In a plaza so you can park at the restaurant or the store near and walk over

Kid-friendliness: Yes and clean”

“So im always traveling around, and i cant resist stopping for some tacos. I dont make it in here often, but iim always reminded when i do, just how much i enjoy the great food and service i get here.”

“When I had went up to order, there was a man giving me and glare. His name was Allen and he works there now. He finishes our order and proceeds to make our drinks he got 3 right and was making the last one and I was telling him what it was and he goes, “ I KNOW!” He then proceeds to mess it up. I asked for grilled nuggets and what do I get. Fried nuggets. This dude was rude and disrespectful. Other than him, experience was great.”

“Friendly, fast, and delicious! They were so busy when I went to pick up my online order tonight but I could tell they were short handed as well. I think I counted three employees and they were all working nonstop. They were super busy..... It was dinnertime rush! My order was running behind but I'm fine with that. I understand that happens sometimes and it was not a big deal. I waited a whole 14 minutes and I'm fine...... It didn't kill me to wait. But I got fresh from the oven pizza and crazy bread and it is delicious!! Thank you for cooking dinner for us tonight! I really appreciate it and I hope these hard working employees get some recognition for the excellent jobs they did tonight! Thank you, guys!! I will definitely be back! ❤️”

“jason was great. very pleasant and reminded me of special!!”

“Great barbecue. Always is! I always get it to go and this time the girl forgot to put in the barbecue sauce. Didn’t see it until I got home. So better check and make sure it’s in your bag. But I still highly recommend it.”

“🥰🥰The Pizzas were great... next weekend is flatbread...”

“It is always fresh, hot and taste great along with friendly service🙏🏼🌹”

“The manager, Andy, is the kindest and nicest manager I've met! He goes around checking with customers at their tables and is really a joy to talk with. The food is always great! The servers have all been very nice and attentive, and didn't let our drinks run out. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable and the tables and booths and chairs are always clean. Andy runs a very professional restaurant that my husband and me always enjoy.

The chicken bacon ranch quesadillas, the grilled cajun duo, and the chicken enchilada soup are my favorites!”