Uncover Top Nacogdoches TX Restaurants
Nestled in the heart of East Texas, Nacogdoches is a city rich in history and culinary delights. This charming city is home to a diverse range of restaurants that cater to every palate, from traditional Southern comfort food to exotic international cuisine. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring the oldest town in Texas, the restaurants in Nacogdoches, TX offer a unique dining experience that combines the city's historical charm with a modern, innovative food scene. From cozy cafes to upscale dining establishments, Nacogdoches' culinary landscape is as diverse and vibrant as the city itself.
Chili's grill & bar
4
(1194)
Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Reviews:
The food tasted great but everything else about the experience was just good. Our server seemed to be in a bad mood, which messed with our vibe a little. To her credit though all of our orders where right and she always made sure we had water. I would definitely come here again but with lower my expectations.
Clay Patrick (ClayDay)
If you're going to serve dead meat, please at least make sure it's cooked all the way. My burger was very pink. As for the fries, I can go to McDonald's and get large order of fries for much less of a price. The fries here at Chili's would be considered a SMALL order of fries. My family member who is VEGAN had NOTHING to eat. Chips. Avocado dip. & Fries. But no REAL MEAL. Extremely disappointing. Vegans can't even come here to eat a salad because the ranch has milk from a cow in it & the croutons also have milk in them as well. I mean, even Insomnia Cookies up the road on North Street have VEGAN COOKIES while Dunkin Donuts AND Dairy Queen both have VEGAN ice cream!!! Drive to Houston or Dallas & you can get some very excellent all-Vegan dishes. Chili's need to get with the program.
Texas Baby
Came in for a random lunch with a buddy. Got the 3 for Me with a drink, appetizer, and main for a nice price. Extra shout-out to Shirelle? Cherille? who was our combo bartendress-cum-waitress, she was brilliant!
Glen A. Jackson
It was kind of cool inside. I'm 54 and fit, so I usually like it cooler. Maybe they just hadn't turned on the heat this fall yet. I got the Ranch burger, and it was good. My dad got the BBQ rib plate, and my mom got the southwest sampler. She didn't eat much of it and didn't want the leftovers (we were not going home for a while), so I ate most of her leftovers. Her plate was good, too. Lol Our service was good.
Joe Pool
Friendly employees, food was delicious and the service was great.
Jeffrey Knighten
1911 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, USA
Sombrero's coastal tex-mex & cantina
4.1
(522)
Reviews:
One of my and my husband’s favorite places in town. We come and sit at the bar for drinks. The bartenders are absolutely the best. I always change my margarita recipe and April is always on point.. Very good for couples dinner or even feeding the kiddos.
Nashia Keggler
Went for birthday lunch.. let me say that EVERYONE was friendly and on point! Excellent fajitas and the spicy seafood platter was enormous and very good! Will be going back!
B Conner
The atmosphere was very cozy, the art on the was was cool. The staff was incredibly nice, and accommodating. Their service was also pretty quick, for a sit down restaurant. Their tortilla soup was amazing and one of the best I've ever had. Their steak quesadillas were delicious as well. I'd definitely recommend going, whether you're traveling, visiting, or live here. I will definitely make my way back for more of that soup.
Tim Dow
Went here based on recommendation from a friend. What a great choice. There are lots of Tex-Mex restaurants - but many really aren't that great. This was definitely a cut above. Their lunch menu is fantastic and probably the most reasonable priced we have seen in a long time. The only negative was the salsa for the chips. It is way to watery and spicy for our tastes.
Traveler
This little gem on the main drag in Nacogdoches has a good menu of traditional and fusion Mexican food. The atmosphere is fun and light and colorful yet tasteful. The drinks are great, the salsa is warm and the seafood has been good every time. Great for date night or save money on the lunch menu with the whole family after church. Solid bet for your meal on the town.
Laura Carr
3000 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, USA
Napolis italian restaurant
4.6
(1085)
Family-friendly Italian spot offering familiar red-sauce pasta & pizza in roomy, low-key digs.
Reviews:
We dine at Napoli's whenever we are in Nacagdoches. Very good food, nice sized portions and overall a good value for your dollar. Service is good. We usually order the Sausage Pizzola as an appetizer and a pizza. The pizza we have today was spinach and it was delish. My hubby also ordered the Greek salad. If you are in the area, we recommend trying Napoli's.
K G
Would definitely come back if I'm ever passing through the area again. Ordered takeout with some friends and to our surprise they gave us some complimentary rolls that just melted in my hands (in a good way), and a free Stromboli! I got the chicken piccata and it was loaded with capers, creamy, rich, and scolding hot. My belly approves and is now at peace.
Matthew Reluzco
Extra large servings, we split plates across many of the members present. The bread rolls are very nicely done and the dipping marinara sauce is also very good. Napoli's combo is a favorite! Chicken Parmigiana isn't ever dried out.
Matthew Winfree
Just okay. We got the largest Sicilian special (square deep dish) style pizza. The toppings were plentiful, but bland. The crust was crispy around the edges but soggy 1 1/2” from the edge. The sauce was bland and nearly absent. Save your money and go to Pizza Hut.
Nikki Michaels
I stopped into this place for the Calamari, it was served hot with lemon wedges, with a little salt added they were delicious. The marinara sauce was also a good accompaniment to the dish. 5* for the Calamari. I ordered the trio chicken parm, lasagna, fettuccine as an entree. The chicken parm and lasagna were doused in cheese which overpowered ever other aspect of the two dishes. The lasagna was rich with the meat sauce but was not really layered like I was expecting. 3* for the entree. I did not try the pizza, which did look good from what I could see from other diners. Overall a barely four star effort due to the entrees lacking depth and relying on copious amounts of cheese. Service was outstanding and everything was served in a timely manner. Every item was hot and right off the service line. This isn’t an old school Italian restaurant like you will find in a major city, but it will scratch the itch for several items- the calamari being one of them. The red sauce is really good and has a nice depth to it. The pizza also looked like a strong choice, with basic toppings only. No anchovies or green olives.
C.C. Rabb
2119 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, USA
Taquitos el jaliscience
4.4
(771)
Reviews:
I'm kind of a street taco fanatic.. Having lived on the Texas Mexico border for 30 years and having worked in Mexico and hitting the taqueria's hard down there for years as well, i have the great ones and the poopoo ones. I was in nacogdoches and figured I'd see what they had in town. I got a sampling of pork, beef and chicken taquitos and I'd taste them all pretty good, not great mind you but dang good for Texas. Comparing them to others in Texas I'd say 8.5/10 and comparing to Mexico, 7/10. They're chips and salsa weren't that great. Overall of your looking for a good taqeri6 in Texas in nacogdoches, 99% of the people would think these were great.. So I'd definitely recommend this place
J Centavo
Food was really good. I had 2 taco meal. Chicken fajita meat tacos with rice and beans. Ordered queso and that added to taco was perfect. Companion had chicken enchiladas and they were delicious. Nothing fancy but good real Mexican food. I do like the three condiments served for free including quacomole. I wish they had traditional salsa too.
Cathy C
The staff is courteous and professional, and the location is beautiful and welcoming. The food is just the topping on the cake 👌🏼 Can’t recommend enough if you want good food, and a great atmosphere.
Jadon Cronin
Some of the best al pastor tacos anywhere, and very accommodating for my KETO diet. (See pictures). I ordered the Al pastor Taco plate and substituted grilled veggies and side salad that came with slices of avocado on top for the rice and beans. I live in Dallas and this was the best KETO Mexican meal I've ever had. We Will definitely eat here again soon.
Paul W
Looking for a true authentic Mexican dining experience? This place has the makings of a great taqueria. There is plenty of space for groups of all sizes. The food is fresh and made to order. It is all so tasty: tacos, tortas, gorditas, you name it.
Bobby Delgado
3217 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, USA
Bottlecap alley icehouse grill
4.3
(720)
Reviews:
I haven’t had a bad meal here yet! This time I got a chicken sandwich from the lunch menu and it was huge! The customer service is awesome and the atmosphere is top notch. My only warning is that on the regular menu entries don’t have any sides. If you get fries or another side it’s a totally separate charge and is not as cheap as other places. Other than that I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Clay Patrick (ClayDay)
First time, Dakota suggested the avocado burger and tots, was spot on. Good food and the atmosphere is nice.
Okami Niichan (Okamikyodai)
This the most ridiculous place for serving black customers… racism at its highest peak .. to tell me it will be 20 to 30 minutes before a waitress can see me and I’m sitting down is unbelievable, the deal was a waitress avoided my table at all cost then another waitress came to tell me that it will be that long … spending more time plotting in a circle instead of taking my order is a 1900 Rosie Parks throw back with the water fountain…..
DON BRAGER
One of our favorite places to eat! Great atmosphere and food! The Ranch House Tacos are great, and all the burgers are good, as well. Everything we have tried has been great. When the Texas weather cooperates, the patio and backyard sections are fun! They have for hole and other outside games in the backyard section. Dogs are welcome in the outside areas!
Jana Richardson
We were a large group (15) on a Saturday night, and they were able to accommodate us! There were a few mistakes in the order, but they fixed everything immediately. They gave us no trouble about splitting the bill. The bills were all organized correctly. The food was DELICIOUS. I personally ordered the cheese curds and The Cure burger with avocado added, and I loved everything! Their ranch dressings are all YUMMY! Our servers were absolutely lovely! They really took great care of us tonight! Highly recommend them!
Melissa Pagonis
3203 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, USA
Maklemore's ale-house & bistro
4.5
(971)
Small, rustic hangout with many craft brews & American favorites like burgers & wings.
Reviews:
Stopped by this place on the way and we were not disappointed. From outside it doesn’t looks very appealing. Food was great and very friendly atmosphere. Mostly college students. Service was top notch. TV’s all around.
sfiir va
We came here while visiting my sister in college. It was recommended by one of her friends. The Mak balls had great reviews so we tried those. The breaded part of it was good the Mac and Cheese on the inside was bland. There was a sauce that came with it that would be better if it was thickened. It didn't do much for the inside. I couldn't eat a whole ball due to the insides absence of flavor. I ordered the chicken and waffle sandwich which comes kabob style with 3 square waffle pieces and 2 lemon slice sized pieces of chicken. It was cute but the waffle was sooo dry. It was hard to eat. The small pieces of chicken were dry as well but at least had good flavor. The potatoes that cane as a side were tasty and not overcooked. I also ordered an avocado taco. The taco was good. Could stand to have another wedge of avocado and some lime but I enjoyed that the most out of everything I tried. I would try this place again to see what the other items taste like but I wouldn't tell someone to go here based on what I ate. Our waitress was great. She was attentive and accommodating. We had to send some food back and she was very professional and got a new plate to us really quickly.
lorena garcia
Great place! Cozy, hometown atmosphere, with a younger crowd. (SFA is just down the street) Food was good, tacos were $1.50 each (Tuesday night special) when we went. Mak’s sampler was really good and it came with a unique Mak sauce. Our server, Alyssa, gave us the best service I’ve had in many years!
David Garinger
Great food. Great prices. Service was also great. We had a great view of the football game too that made our experience even better.
CJ Alvarado
The food and drinks were BOMB and super fair pricing those brisket tacos were great and our server didn't miss a beat with her service very helpful 👌
Angelina Root
2304 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, USA
Dolli's diner
4.6
(1313)
Reviews:
The food and atmosphere were great. I went at around 10:30am and was able to find seating right away. It’s service was neither the best nor the worst. I was given the check early which would have helped if I was in a hurry but it seemed like my waitress forgot about me after and never checked on me again. All in all a good experience.
Clay Patrick (ClayDay)
Loved it! Cute place to eat with friendly staff, good prices, and great food! Everything was made fresh for us so it did take some time but we weren’t in a rush so it was fine. We got an omelet, steak fingers, chicken fingers, a side salad, and the sirloin.
Enid Contreras
BLT (with egg) was delicious! I also loved the decor and the vibes. I thought I’d share my experience for the benefit of those who live here and anyone just passing through because Dolli’s Diner is definitely a gem in Nacogdoches! And we’re lucky that we have a restaurant like this right here in our little town.
Matt Bateman
I was in town visiting and my cousin suggested eating breakfast here! I must say it was a good decision...everything was perfect! I ordered the Lumberjack(3 pancakes, 3 eggs, home fries, and bacon)and my cousin had a sausage and cheese omelet which comes with home fries and toast. It is a must visit if you're visiting the Pineywoods area! Oh yeah, there was a slight wait but it was worth it!!
MsMoody713
Fun images of past themes from the early 1900s. The food was great with nicely cooked eggs and meat and nicely seasoned potatoes. The staff was on point and attentive and turned over tables quickly so that more customers could enjoy the food. Just an all around great dining experience.
Ed Fr
116 S Pecan St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, USA