Location: Tallassee
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Tallassee Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Tallassee
Tallassee (pronounced |ˈtæːləsi|) is a city on the Tallapoosa River, located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2010 census the population was 4,819. It is home to a major hydroelectric power plant at Thurlow Dam operated by Alabama Power Company.
1. 1220 Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Cheri W - Tallassee, Alabama
Located in Tallassee AL this family owned restaurant is the place to go. Blue plate specials with meat and 3 sides and a vast menu including their special chicken fingers. Classic desserts and Moowala frozen custard. 1/2 price shakes and custard from 2-4 Monday-Friday. Weekends they serve great seafood dinner. We were pleasantly surprised. Friendly, fast service and very clean!
2. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Carlos C - Auburn, Alabama
Great happy servers with good fast food. They follow the DQ formula and it is working out fine. Two things however, that bugged me the last time. One: the food on the menu looks nothing like the food you are going to get. The burgers are HUGE on the menu board but teeny weeny when you get them. I know it's marketing, but I mean come on. Two: the last time I got chicken tenders, it came with one little sauce packet, which is like 1 ounce or whatever. When it ran out, I went to get another one and she tried to charge me fifty cents. I was like "what?" It's not that I minded and I understand those cost them money, but the way the cashier was all attitude about it. Not a deal breaker, just saying. Just use ketchup - it's free.
3. Elmers Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By TSears2016 - Montgomery, Alabama
Daily they provide a lunch buffet with some of the best fried chicken, vegetables, and casseroles. They have a wonderful selection on their menu from hamburgers, salads, the best steaks around, and appetizers. You can order from the menu every day but Sunday. I bet if you asked though they would serve you something from their menu on Sunday if there was nothing you really wanted from the buffet. Their staff provides excellent customer service.
4. Cozumel Mexican Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By doctall41 - Texas
I've eaten a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex food over the years. Cozumel is not better than some, and not worse than some that I have had. It is typical Tex-Mex. Not even sure what I would recommend, it's probably all about the same, good food in a decent atmosphere.
5. Acapulco Mexican Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Pat A - Wetumpka, Alabama, United States
I had the steak fajitas and my friend had #51. You get plenty of grilled onions and bell peppers. I eat here frequently and order extra guacamole. The avacoda pick is really good with chip. My grandson always gets the cheese dip. Very inexpensive for what you order!!
6. Jack's Hamburgers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Carlos C - Auburn, Alabama
It's not that I don't like the food, but the 84 health rating scares me and most reasonable patrons. I can understand getting it once and then "cleaning up" and fixing the issues, but they have had an 84 for like a year now. The manager said it was for minor violations and nothing major, but still, that is really low. As far as fast food goes, it is ok. Could be great if the just fixed the health score issue and had some nice people at the front who take the cash. Also, i noticed that the last time I was there, the person who took my cash went over and dipped out my mashed taters without like washing her hands or anything… odd. Lavarse las manos!!!
7. Larry Melvyn's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By swatson99
The food here is buffet style and delicious. First quality. Chicken and other meats melt in your mouth and they have delicious desserts like banana pudding and death by chocolate. Loads of veggies to choose from and all are delicious. Entire meal, dessert and drink are included with reasonable prices.
8. Louie's Chicken Fingers of Tallassee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Michael L
Eat here for the wings or get them to go on the way to the Lake. My in-laws like the Catfish but I'm not a fan of it. It's ok but I've had better. The wings rate a 7 of 10. Very good sweet tea but wish they had a beer selection.
9. Red Door Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Jay jay d
I was stopping in every week to get my burger fix, it was a good burger. Things didn't seem as usual last time... so I didn't go back.
Really kinda shocked they have lasted, happy but shocked. That little building has had several owners last few years, so they must be doing it right! Parking is full when I pass!
I will prob try it again later this year.
Now they have a buffet and people seem to like it, it's not my thing. I looked at one day, it's typical for small country food, so dial it in if that's what your looking for. I always liked the cooking.
10. Little Caesars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Chienfou-n-LatinMama - Alabama
Consistently good pizza, fast and reasonably priced. You can walk in and get your choice of several styles of pizza on a "ready to go" basis for a good part of the day, or just wait 10 minutes and walk out with one fresh from the oven. Since this is a small town, having an option that is not hamburgers is wonderful...What more could you want?
