Where East Texas Really Eats: Your East Texas Restaurant Guide
Discover the best restaurants in Tyler, Longview, Athens & Palestine. Where locals dine, not just tourists.
Featured Restaurants
East Texas is more than just BBQ. From Southern cuisine in Longview to hidden gems in Palestine, and trendy spots in downtown Tyler, these local favorites prove East Texas dining goes far beyond the big city.
Local Favorite ★ 4.3 Zaza Thai
Local Favorite ★ 4.2 La Plazita
Family Friendly ★ 4.1 Jimmy’s Egg
Family Friendly ★ 4.1 Nekter Juice Bar
Local Favorite ★ 3.9 The Catch
Local Favorite ★ 3.7 Liang’s Chinese Restaurant
Hidden Gem ★ 4.8 Lemon Yellow Latin Bites
Family Friendly ★ 3.7 The Grove Kitchen & Gardens
Local Favorite ★ 4.6 Top It Off Pizza
Local Favorite ★ 3.6 Teodora’s Enchiladas
Local Favorite ★ 3.7 Texas Best Smokehouse
Local Favorite ★ 4.4 Kamo’s Kajun Grill
Insider Guides
Deep dives into the best dining experiences East Texas has to offer. Curated lists, local secrets, and expert recommendations.
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Explore by Vibe
Whether you're planning a romantic romantic dinner, looking for family-friendly spots the kids will love, or searching for East Texas's best-kept hidden gems, we've categorized every restaurant by its unique atmosphere.
Browse by Cuisine
Southern Texas cuisine, authentic Mexican flavors, or wood-fired Italian—whatever you're hungry for, East Texas has it.