Restaurants near Payne Springs

“Got Smoked on the Go rib rack literally falls off the bone. I've never been a fan of ribs in the past, various reasons. I ordered the chopped beef samich, always excellent here. Each visit I heard interesting references to the rib racks. And it seemed like the customers all around had a rib rack. But I was still skeptical when Jim & Ann said I should at least try them. I finally gave in & placed an order for a rack for the next day.Well let me tell you. Jim pulled it off the smoker when I arrived, then ceremoniously demonstrated how tender & juicy the rack actually was by picking one of the rib bones and just sliding it right out of the rack. Whut?? I didn't know that was even possible. I'm already standing there awestruck staring while he proceeds to illustrate that it was possible to remove all the long bones. I started having actual hope that these would be the ribs that I could finally actually eat and enjoy (bite, chew, without a knife to cut cross grain into baby pieces).Ann & Jim are both smiling & laughing at my surprised expression, then encouraged me to take that first bite. Full of mixed emotions at this point, fear that the bite or taste wouldn't hold up to the visual expectations vs the thrill of possibly finding the elusive perfect rack.Realize I gave up trying to eat ribs years and years ago.I took my first bite. I barely had to chew. It literally melted in my mouth. It had the perfect resistance. The perfect chew. Perfect across the grain bite. I'm telling you folks, it was beyond perfect. Uptown New York fancy chef perfect. So perfect that I didn't even feel bad that I ate my fill in the car before getting it home to put what was left on the table for my husband for what was supposed to be a sit down dinner. No remorse either. Lol.”

“We ate in my husband had the Burritos plate, he said it was really good and really liked the hot sauce with the chips. I had a hard taco and the large Nachos. The taco was stuffed with meat lettuce and cheese, I mean stuffed and the Nachos were loaded, even had queso and beef on the first layer. I added my jalapeños, so good. Lots of food!”

“This is what real Texas BBQ is all about! Hands down the best. We love everything here! We usually get the Belly Buster and it is just wonderful. Nolan and his entire team serve it up right and the service is just as wonderful as their food.”

“We love Waves by W456! I've written great reviews before, but just want to add that besides the amazing food, service, and ambience, David and Thomas have big hearts and are so willing to help our community. I asked David to donate something for the Mabank Fire Department's Annual Fish Fry Silent Auction, and was given the most awesome basket just full of wonderful items! Thank you so much for your kindness and tremendous generosity.Dietary restrictions: I love the way the chef serves my crab cake eggs benedict on grilled prosciutto to make it low carb for me. Thanks!”

“I highly recommend The Dock Restaurant! The Chef does an amazing job of making everything delectable! I live about an hour away but it was definitely worth the distance to have great service and food. Looking forward to returning soon with friends.”

“Best restaurant by far in the area, including everything in Athens! Everything I’ve had has been amazing. The owners are the nicest people & have put together a great staff.”

“Finally made a trip to try out this little nook and it was pretty darn good! The breakfast burrito was delicious, definitely recommend it. I’m wishing I would have bought an extra cinnamon roll for a rainy day pick me up - super yummy! And the coffee was extra awesome, definitely worth the trip! Great job Rayne and staff! Trinidad, Texas has something special. ???”

“The chicken salad on a croissant is delicious, along with fruit, chips and a muffin.....I was stuffed! I've eaten at this tea room 8 or 9 times and the food and service is always good.”

“We got a family pack with pork burnt ends, brisket, and sausage. I also got a Texas Twinkie appetizer. The sausage was pretty average and the brisket was dry. However, the Texas Twinkie was one of the best meat things I have ever had and the pork burnt ends were amazing as well.For sides the Mac and cheese as well as fries was fantastic. Definitely choose the Texas toast when you have a choice. Avoid the cole slaw and green beans.The service leaves much to be desired but in their defense it was kinda a tasty dive and they were suddenly swamped with people.I'd definitely eat here again.”

“The chicken shawarma is absolutely to die for. The flavor is full and amazing. The spices stand out and yet blend with the food at the same time. I could eat these three times a day.”

“Kocoroko Munchies is a lovely snack shop that offers a warm and cozy atmosphere, filled with a wide variety of delicious goodies. Every time I visit, the shop owner and her family greet me with a warm and friendly welcome, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. I have tried many items from their vast selection, and I am yet to be disappointed with any of my choices. If I could give this place a 10-star rating, I would in a heartbeat!”

“people are awesome ,my son has several medical issues and has to be on a vent and oxygen all the time , we were there as a vendor for an event and everyone wanted to make sure he had everything he need ed and was comfortable ,most people avoid him or talking about him, but not these wonderful people :)”

“Probably best breakfast we had on our vacation. Don't let the building fool u. This place has some awesome food and good people there. Plus guns. What's better then breakfast and guns. Loved it. Felt at ”

“I’ve been using Lone Star Marina for over 4 years. The friendliness and professional staff make the difference. When I moved here, I kept my wave runner there for about 1 year. Now that I have my own boathouse, I continue to use them for fuel and rental needs when I have family visiting. I used them this last week to allow my boat dealer from Lewisville to pick up my boat for warranty work. The dealer ran late and the Lone Star staff waited, after closing time, to allow my dealer extra time to pick up my boat. I appreciate the willingness to help me without hesitation. That’s service with a smile !”

“Omg! This place was SO GOOD. I’m from Houston, capital of delicious food, and this is hands down some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. And the boba is delicious too. Will definitely be back next time I’m in town!!!”

“Huge shout out to Will! Last night they were super busy and we had a big group with us and he managed to get us some tables put together to seat us all inside. The service was great. We appreciated the last minute accommodations for the adults and our children”

“something different and wonderful to eat. can't say enough great things we love this food. try the gyro or the Greek salad. everything is fantastic and made with fresh real ingredients and spices and the people who own it are top shelf”

“We love Tavi's. It's the best Italian restaurant in town. We always order the fried mushroom appetizer....it's very lightly breaded and comes with a nice marinara sauce. Their pizza is delicious. My husband usually orders the eggplant parmesan and I like the Italian combo. The service is always friendly. And you can bring your own wine or cold beer!During my most recent visit, Flor, one of the owners, donated a $30 gift certificate for the Mabank Fire Department annual Fish Fry Silent Auction. I love that Tavi's supports our community!”

“Absolutely yummy!! Perfectly cooked fajita chicken, yummy beans (and I don't eat beans normally), the lady working was very kind and attentive. All around great experience, wish they were located in kaufman!”

“Love to eat at Cochran's. I love the chicken livers, my husband likes the meatloaf. We both love the potatoes with onions and bell peppers. Very friendly folks!! Y'all give it a try if you haven't already.”

“Hubby and I had between the two of us, green tea, edamame, shumai dumplings, shrimp and vegetable tempura, and vegetable yaki soba.It was all good and will be back.”

“Very clean great food good parkingVegetarian options: Well it a place for everyone...Dietary restrictions: Well it up to you and your dietary restrictions... You know what you can and can not eat that's up to youParking: Clean big enough for a bubba truck to parkKid-friendliness: Well it's been a family restaurant for ages it has a great selection for the kids menuWheelchair accessibility: Yes it is wheelchair accessible”

“Stopped in for a very late breakfast.Found the restaurant to be one very large room with two waitresses taking orders, being the cashier and bus help!The ladies were so busy they couldn't talk to the regular patrons or even listen to the answer after asking "is everything ok".Was considering the salad bar after looking it over I decided not breakfast.Husband ordered a scrambled egg sandwich with lettuce and tomato. I had my usual .. vegetable omelette, we both had hash browns. I would like to say the hash browns were good but, to me they were under cooked. I always ask for mine to be cooked hard or well done and these were not at all.After getting the bill, I always review it and I was surprised to see we were charged for hot water! I haven't yet found a restaurant that has dandelion tea on the menu, so I bring my own and ask for hot water $1.50 for water is ridiculous!”

“Went for a late lunch. The atmosphere is wonderful, love how they have decorated this establishment. The food is excellent and wait staff friendly and educated. The poblano corn chowder from the lunch menu is unique and delicious. Definitely recommend.”

“Best spot for a breakfast burrito! Even with a long line of cars, they’re quick. The breakfast burritos are amazing. I usually get that bacon or chicken and it is a good mix of egg, potatoes (these are so good, so soft and buttery) and protein. The salsa that comes with it is also great, which I could get a bottle. It is my Saturday ritual.”

“An unexpected find on our road trip was this Tex-Mex kitchen tucked away in a hotel. Fast service and good food made it a perfect pit stop. The atmosphere was laid-back, and the staff was friendly. I tried the beef fajitas, and they were good. From the sizzling plate to the flavorful meat, it hit the spot. If you're cruising through and craving some Tex-Mex goodness, this spot is definitely worth checking out.”

“Tried something new and got the best empanadas I’ve ever had! The chicken and ground beef are delicious with her amazing green sauce that she includes. She’s so sweet and quick! You’ll love her food”

“The food was really good. I had the Steak and Shrimp Hibachi, and the Kyionekko roll both were fantastic. The cost was about what you would expect. We paid a total of $30 for both not too shabby.”

“A must place! Mark and Lisa are the owners. I was asking Lisa about the homemade salsa so what does she do??? She goes in her food truck and prepared fresh homemade chips and a big cup of salsa. She also gave me 2 containers of guacamole. I'm not crazy about guacamole but my wife tells me I need to try it. It was delicious. The salsa had very good seasonings and flavors and the homemade chips were the best I've ever had. I will be back for sure.”

“Great experience! The wine and the food were both exceptional. A band started shortly before we left and they were good. Meet some new friends. Highly recommend going!”