Location: Madisonville
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Madisonville Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Madisonville
Madisonville is a city in Madison County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,396 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Madison County. Both the City of Madisonville and the County of Madison were named for U.S. President James Madison, the fourth chief executive.
Restaurants in Madisonville
1. Buc-ee's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By Sylvia G - Cedar Hill, Texas
We always heard about Buc-ee’s but it never attracted us to stop. We finally stopped & were shocked at everything they have. Bathrooms are always clean. The lines are long but don’t be scared. They go pretty fast & always have plenty of cashiers open. They have a multitude of raw, prepared food & snacks. On top of the merchandise & all sorts of stuff. Lots of people gather to take pictures with Buc-ee’s. They have good chicken strips, fries, fudge, coconut cream pie pudding & this raw pork stuffed with cheese/shrimp & wrapped in bacon. Overall we always enjoy our stops & will continue to stop.
2. Snowflake Donuts
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By LJ K
They barely had any donuts, let alone anything else on their menu available. It's a shame it is the only donut shop in town. Won't go back, I'll drive 49 minutes to get to Shipley Donuts from now on.
3. TX Burger
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Eva G
Stopped here for lunch on our way to Houston with a group of family members while on vacation. First time there & wasn't to sure what to pick, menu had 10 options alone w/single items. Prices are a tad pricy. Food was decent nothing to rave about. Place was a nice medium diner. I saw employees cleaning to keep it nice. Now... Our cashier was the rudes person ever after telling her it was our first time there & she could help other customers while we decided she made a face then slammed a number card on the counter that again followed with another facial expression. When we were ready to order we had questions concerning certain options she then replied as if we were bothering her. This is a place that brings your food to your table when ready & guess who brought our food? I'm not use to this type of customer service. Madisonville, TX seems to be a small town and doesn't look like they have many restaurant options, I'm guessing by the looks of things... so maybe their use to this kind of service. Maybe this lady was having a bad day or she hates her job who knows. Doesn't give anyone the right to treat anyone that way. Glad I don't have to see this place again. No I didn't ask for a manager bc I believe she was the manager. If this place has 4 stars must be the ppl from town. From one traveler to another you're not missing out on much.
4. Texas Legends Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
We are a family-owned and operated restaurant, located on the courthouse square in Madisonville, TX. We look forward to you dining with us.
Reviewed By Jeanne P - Nacogdoches, Texas
We have passed Texas Legends Steakhouse many times heading to Anderson, Texas but this time we stopped for dinner. The staff was very friendly. The rolls were delicious. My steak was wonderful and cooked true medium rare. Some cooks cannot master medium rare. I ordered mashed potatoes as a side and they were really bad. I do not think they used any milk or butter. I would eat there again and order steak and baked potato.
5. Walker's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Walker's Cafe is one of the most popular eating places in Madisonville, Texas. It is located across the street from the Madison County Courthouse and it is packed at lunch time.
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member
Lots of choices....daily lunch special. Breakfast pretty good also. Been remodeled and stands out nicely on their downtown square. Burgers and fries will fill you up. Great catfish filets!! Chicken dumplings and CF steak also good. Offer a cup of blue bell after your meal.....if there's any room left in your belly!!
6. Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Mark D
My fiancé and I ate here, with extended family over the Easter Weekend. The food was great, as was the service! Family friendly and I definitely would eat here again! Take a picture on the horse outside!
7. Woodbine Hotel and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
This Victorian Hotel with 8 guest rooms, restaurant, saloon & landscaped grounds is an easy two hour drive from Houston, Dallas or Austin. Rooms feature king or queen beds, private baths/whirlpool tubs, movie channels, free WiFi and full breakfast. Chef/owner Susan Warmuth purchased the hotel in 1999 and serves world class dining for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 2, dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 6 to 8 & Sunday Lunch Buffet from 11 to 2. Please visit our website for complete menus, view the guest rooms and make on line reservations. Originally named the Shapira Hotel, the 104-year-old hotel consists of two Sears & Roebuck "kit houses" purchased at the 1903 World's Fair. The Eastlake and Queen Ann houses face each other, joined by upper and lower parlors. During construction of the hotel, Jake Shapira stepped on a nail and died of tetanus. His wife Sarah operated the hotel until 1922. Clara Wills purchased and renamed it the Wills Hotel in 1928. The Depression, a World War, the abandonment of the rail line and the new focus on interstate travel and motels led to the demise of the property and it closed in 1974. Completely restored in 1980 by Randy Parten and renamed after a local geological oil layer, the hotel now boasts 12,000 "fish scale" cedar siding, a standing seamed metal roof, restored native yellow pine woodwork and wrap-around porches. The building entered the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and became a Texas Historic Landmark in 1982.
Reviewed By Michelle R - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
The presentation in the restaurant is less than stellar but the food is excellent.
The Pesto on the Bruschetta was obviously homemade and wonderful. In fact one of the locals suggested it to me.
There prices on the wine menu are good and the Shiraz was good. It had notes of black cherry and tobacco.
I ordered the 6 oz filet mignon blue (or extra rare). I had to send it back because it was medium rare. When I say rare I am serious. The second time was a charm and it was perfection.
My friend got the prime rib sandwich and the cute curly-q homemade fries were yummy. My friends prime rib sandwich was quite yummy and flavorful.
All-in-all a great dinner.
8. Shrimpy's Seafood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Bringing the Ocean to the County
Reviewed By Chuck N - Fort Worth, Texas
There is no better place to eat between DFW and Houston. We were in mourning when the place closed for 3 years. It is back and the seafood is fresh and cheap. The etouffee was full of crawfish and at $5 a filling appetizer. The dozen oysters on the half shell ($16) were deliciously large. Fresh stuffed jalapeños with cheese were not breaded and amazing -- 6 for $6. Fried shrimp ($17) and barramundi ($14) were big enough to share with a large choice of homemade sides. Kids popcorn shrimp and fries ($6) enough for an adult. Best of all was the service which was quick quick. We will schedule our family Houston visits so we hit this place one of the four days it is open. Small, family owned, with a generous amount love in the bread pudding.
9. McKenzie's Barbeque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By David D - TX
Came to pick up some chicken and beans to-go and they were out of chicken so decided to try the pork loin. WOW. I'm glad they were out of chicken even though they have the best BBQ chicken around
10. Los Ranchos Taqueria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Maniac71
Fast friendly home town service. I guess East Texas has spoiled me on great Mexican food. This was good but not great. My daughter got the queso and it was a little to watery for her liking. The hot sauce not as spicy or thick for my liking. My wife tried the quesadilla and that was excellent and the chicken was very tender and the cheese was very good. I tried the large burrito with steak and it was okay, but nothing special. My son had some enchiladas and they must have been good or the teenager was starving because he quickly devoured them. The tortilla chips served were very good as well. My guess is that if you had the fajitas or fajita quesadillas you would be very pleased. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
