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 ★ 4.0 The Farmhouse Restaurant
Local Favorite ★ 3.8 Ribmasters
Local Favorite ★ 3.6 Chiangmai Thai Sushi
Local Favorite ★ 4.3 Kamo’s Kajun Grill
Local Favorite ★ 4.0 Twelve Kitchen + Cocktails
Local Favorite ★ 3.8 Poch’s Rice Cafe
Local Favorite ★ 4.0 Chuy’s
Local Favorite ★ 4.3 Noodles & Dumplings
Local Favorite ★ 3.7 Wasabi Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
Family Friendly ★ 4.1 Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza
Local Favorite ★ 4.2 Marisco’s Dj’s – Don Juan Seafood
Local Favorite ★ 4.5 C Rojo’s Taqueria
Where to Stay
Top-rated hotels, inns, and resorts across East Texas East Texas. From luxury retreats in Longview to charming B&Bs in Palestine.
Rustic
★ 5.0
Palestine RV Park
★ 5.0
Mariposa Cabin
Quiet Retreat
★ 5.0
The Trails at Lavender Road – RV Park
★ 5.0
Fall Farm Bed & Breakfast
Southern Charm
★ 5.0
Fig Tree Manor
★ 5.0
Purple Peacock Resort
Browse by City
From downtown Tyler to the charming streets of Longview, Athens, and Palestine, we have mapped out the best local dining and stays across East Texas.
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.