Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Waxahachie, Texas

Ted Simons If you’re in Waxahachie, this is a MUST. We stopped here on our way back home. We were searching for an option for lunch and weee amazed by just how many options the menu had. The staff were all super helpful and friendly and the food was simply incredible. We got several items knowing we could take stuff back and we didn’t regret it at all. Peach Cinnamon Roll? The cream cheese had just enough of the peach flavor in it. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal - my wife loves oatmeal, I don’t mind it and my daughter usually won’t touch it. But we ALL loved it. They had a fall specialty item - S’mores Stuffed French Toast. Simply amazing. Creamy, dreamy chocolate spread between two pieces of French toast that’s topped with mini marshmallows and whip cream. Heaven. The bacon is crisped just right, and the flavor profile just keeps hitting even after that initial bite. I got the brisket cheddar biscuit… KILLER. Two soft biscuits topped with sliced brisket that’s packed with flavor. Then topped with cheddar cheese and an egg of your style and potatoes (I got the home fries). Hands down perfection. I think we just found a new annual stop!

Gary Mingus We were looking for a new seafood place for our 46th anniversary and decided to try Atkins Seafood! The waitress was great, atmosphere was delightful and food was outstanding as well as the “old fashioned” from the bar! BIG portions and certainly was take home worthy. Salmon & crab legs! Yum

david cleaver The service was fine and the staff were pleasant. In fact, they were very helpful when it came to ensuring there were no issues due to food allergies.

Shaunta Sanchez Enjoyed going to this location for my birthday. My favorite part was the refreshing water that we ordered.

Mechelle Hopgood The service was wonderful! Our meal was delicious... one of the best Cotton Patch Cafe restaurants we have been to.

AH This is a must you try! The staff is super nice and the food is absolutely amazing and portions are VERY generous. If your ever in Wax go go!

Lenora Breeland This place was delicious! We dropped in later on a Sunday morning after looking at a bunch of breakfast places, but they all had long wait times. No wait time, served right away, huge portions! Best charro beans ever! We had the al pastor mini tacos, menudo, tacos al carbon, and queso flamedo. All were on point and so good! Try the mixed tortillas, a combination of flour and corn!

LM Fanava Great hostess and waitress service. Love the Christmas vibe. The complimentary bread was so delicious and a right dose of garlic. I’m have Italian blood, so bring on the garlic, and they did with their bread. We also ordered two small pies and they were a bit too small for us. They were delicious, so will definitely be going back.

Christy Marshall I literally drive an hour to eat here when I want Italian. The food is FRESH and made to order clearly. I use to be a big fan of Olive Garden until my husband took me here to eat in July 2025 - I have not eaten any Italian any where else but here. Food is superb, staff is so friendly, the chef is rocking that place!

NeNe Lewis My husband & I were blown away by this restaurant. The atmosphere, the menu, the food, the drinks were AMAZING! DELICIOUS!!! We had breakfast but will definitely be going back to try lunch & dinner. Our waiter JUAN was the BEST! He made sure we were taking care of & had a smile each time he checked on us. The door hostess was very nice & helpful & made the experience delightful from the moment I stepped in the door. Im so glad I found this place! Cant wait to sit on the beautiful patio by the water with a margarita!

Pink Hat Gypsy Took a detour from Dallas to SA to check out this restaurant that I had been hearing about for years. We were not disappointed. The town of Waxahachie is charming, and Big Als is located on the square right across from the courthouse. Loved the eclectic decor inside. We ordered a cheeseburger and waffles and chicken. Delicious, perfectly cooked burger, the chicken and waffles were the best Ive ever had. Tender perfectly cooked chicken and yummy waffles. It was Fathers Day, and they were having a tell your best dad joke day. Great place, perfect location, delicious food, excellent service, would definitely detour again to visit.

Vanessa Ruiz Everything tasted awesome! Service was in a timely manner. Isaiah was incredibly nice and made sure that the table was taken care of!

Alyssa Thompson Been coming for years! Amazing place. Food is delicious, service is impeccable, and the staff is exceptional.

Erica Young The Rockett cafe is a local and a personal favorite of my husbands and mine. The pork chops are generously sized portions, juicy, and cooked with a little pink. The burgers are well seasoned and a nice medium rare if you ask for it. But what theyre most well known for are their chicken fried steaks, which are outstanding. Ask for Gary, hes a fantastic long time server! The renovations are amazing!