15 Best Southern Restaurants near Mesquite

“a group of three had lunch there yesterday. It took a minute to get our food which was fine, it was crowded and they were short a server. However when the food it came the food on one of the plates was cold. The mashed potatoes were very runny(watery) and full of lumps, nothing like we normally get. Our waitress brought our food and never came back yet she was continually filling drink glasses etc to the two tables behind us. I finally was able to ask for a drink refill when the checks came but by this time it was too late. If this had been my first visit I wouldn’t be going back.“

“One of a kind experience 1000% of the way! The vibes were very good, the food was absolutely delicious and filling (definitely try the ribs and steak combo with a side of the broccoli casserole). Our waitress/server Tiara was very warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu items and all around, gave some of the best service I've ever experienced out of all the places I have visited to eat. She sold me on a few things I definitely need to try once I come back. Definitely worth coming out! :)“

“Always have a wonderful experience when we go to Golden Chick. My grandfather always loved your chicken tenders. When he passed 2024, we order his favorite tenders in his honor.
Thank you Golden Chic, for always making my 102 yr grandpa happy with your food 🥰🥰“

“I guess this was to be expected. We went for Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey was dry, they had stuffing and not dressing. The kitchen staff could not keep up with the high volume of people so a lot of the side items was not replaced for over 45 minutes to an hour. I ate more of the regular menu items than I did the Thanksgiving Dinner items. Sweet Potato Pie, Pumpkin Pie, sweet potato souffle or the ham. The organization was completely horrible. My daughter stood in line for over 30 minutes trying to get her some turkey just to learn that she was in the lounge for the steak that is grilled in front of the customers. Whoever planned and organized the cook station should have separated the turkey and ham from the steak grill. That would have shorten the long wait in line that 95% of the customers experienced.“

“The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. I definitely enjoyed that you could look directly in the service area and see the cleanliness. My order was hot, fresh and very satisfying as always. Best breakfast, BURGERS and cornbread in the DFW!!!“

“So I’ve had the original Nashville Hot chicken in Nashville! It was amazing. I discovered Mary Sue’s and decided to try it. I assumed it would not be very good!! Well I was wrong!! I loved it!! The flavor was great and the chicken was crispy! I will definitely be going again!“

“I just had the most amazing Chicken and Mac ‘n’ Cheese! The chicken was perfectly seasoned, and the creamy mac ‘n’ cheese was rich and flavorful. The green beans were cooked to perfection – fresh, tender, and full of flavor. Truly a delicious meal from start to finish! Highly recommend!“

“✨ Tonight we tried the Fish Trap'n in Garland and let me tell you—the cook knocked my order out of the park! Baby, he seasoned the heck out of that fried okra. It was so good it didn’t even make it home. 😋 The staff was on point too—very helpful, friendly, and attentive. 🙌 If you haven’t been to this restaurant, you are definitely missing out. Highly recommend! 💯“

“This place is great across the board. The Mexican migas & gordtas etc is perfection, the cheeseburger with HOMEMADE STEAK FRIES is marvelous. The Italian items are great. It's beautifully run bi-lingual. VERY professional in all respects. I'm addicted.“

“This was the 1st time going to the establishment, and it was so freaking lovely! I had the fried fish & shrimp. it was fried to perfection and the seasoning is so flavorful. Omg, and the hush puppies are so good as well. I plan to try everything on their menu. I will be back. I forgot to take a pic before I started eating lol“

“Great food as always but the last two times we've eaten at Cotton Patch baked squash was not available due to everyone ordering it. Please make MORE so everyone can have some. 🙂“

“They had candy bars on”sale” but they were stale…when I tried to return some later that day at the one on I 35 between Dallas and Waxahachie I had a horrible experience with that MOD there. I had a receipt but because I was a few miles down the road they wouldn’t return it, and not only that but he went on and on about how it would hurt his “record” if he returned anything, even though I had a receipt from that same day 20 miles away. He wouldn’t even return an $.80 purchase. If I just asked for 1 refund. It was a ridiculous experience. I will never go back to that store on I 35. Also that store continued to sell the stale products on his shelf, even though they were told they were stale as well. finally they didn’t ask for my number so I could get points and they clicked the button so quickly for me, I couldn’t put my phone number in so I had to return everything I bought after that and I had to re-purchase it again to get the points. So, I was there at 2 stores to buy a few things for over an hour and the worst customer service at the one on the way to Waxahachie“

“this is the BEST golden corral I have EVER ate at!“

“The wife and I tried there brisket and ribs this evening and it was really good and I definently recommend you try them if you enjoy delicious smoked food and grab a fried pie while your there. No more soulmans for us because Baker's is definently not stingy with there meat . priced better and tastier food . Staff was extremely friendly as well.“

“amazing people are friendly there and food is super good“