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Yak blue · 11-17-2022, 10:55 PM

Kid was lucky enough to draw a hunt at south llano river. Heading there next month…
Looking for recommendations for a few places to eat..dads rule is when it’s daddy/daughter, we don’t do fast food or chain restaurants….

needing mainly dinner but gimme what you got for dinner and/or breakfast….dad loves BBQ but this trip is all about the lucky huntress… She is a sucker for greasy hamburgers followed up closely by good chicken fried steaks… if those two are lacking in town, she loves Mexican…

Hoping y’all can lead me right…hope to cap off an evening or two of bagging a few axis with taking her out to celebrate with a great meal…
Thanks!
Yak

Redfeathers · 11-17-2022, 11:00 PM

Reading the Brady Bar-B-Q thread, don't eat at Coopers in Junction

Shane · 11-17-2022, 11:04 PM

Lum's for BBQ. It's awesome. Avoid Cooper's like the plague.

Isaak's for home cooking - breakfast, lunch or supper.

There are a couple of Mexican places that are decent.

Padder's Porch is not bad.

It's about a 20 minute drive to Roosevelt, but the Back Door Cafe at the feed store out there is great. Steaks, chicken fried steak, burgers, sometimes shrimp or salmon and such on the weekends. It's worth the drive if you have the time.

ColinR · 11-17-2022, 11:05 PM

Junction Burger Company for a great burger. We love Lums bbq. Izsaack restaurant for a decent breakfast.

Bisch · 11-17-2022, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Lum's for BBQ. It's awesome. Avoid Cooper's like the plague.

Isaak's for home cooking - breakfast, lunch or supper.

There are a couple of Mexican places that are decent.

Padder's Porch is not bad.

It's about a 20 minute drive to Roosevelt, but the Back Door Cafe at the feed store out there is great. Steaks, chicken fried steak, burgers, sometimes shrimp or salmon and such on the weekends. It's worth the drive if you have the time.

Pretty much what he said, except I have never heard of Padders Porch!

Bisch

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Shane · 11-17-2022, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisch

Pretty much what he said, except I have never heard of Padders Porch!

Bisch

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It's out on the south side of town near the city limit sign on the way to the Park. They'll rent you a kayak and shuttle you on a float trip, and then they'll feed you and maybe even have some live music when you're done.

zr2chevy22 · 11-17-2022, 11:10 PM

Isaak's is a must. This is the best place for chicken fried steak and just good ole home cooking.

surso · 11-17-2022, 11:11 PM

We've eaten at Lums and we'd definitely go back.

Yak blue · 11-17-2022, 11:19 PM

Gracias for the quick responses!
We’re going down a day early so possibly dad will be able to eat lums bbq before the hunt, haha…
Sounds like there’s a place for burgers one night and chicken fry’s the next, we’re going to be in hog heaven.
Since we’re going down a day early, I may try that breakfast…
Thanks green screen!

BowVista · 11-17-2022, 11:23 PM

Lum's!

BuckTrail · 11-18-2022, 01:01 AM

Isaaks, i used to camp at the state park and would eat there daily

rwurz · 11-18-2022, 06:18 AM

If you decide to venture to Roosevelt, make sure you call ahead and make a reservation It will fill up this time of the year.

sierracharlie338 · 11-18-2022, 06:23 AM

Everything that has been mentioned is great. There is also little cafe that has great breakfast. If your driving through town on the main strip from the south it will be on your left side after the burger place. The name escapes me but the breakfast is dam good.

Sierracharlie out....

stickman · 11-18-2022, 06:41 AM

isaak's for sure

RRFishNHunt · 11-18-2022, 06:53 AM

Yep, they all have been covered. Good luck to ya'll/her :-)!!

Jon B · 11-18-2022, 07:45 AM

I used to love Cooper's. Last time I was through there it was very different.

SaintBlaise · 11-18-2022, 08:02 AM

Lum’s bbq is very good, I think they need to re-examine all of the side items. They are all served ice cold, so skip them a get a bag of chips like the locals. Their desserts look pretty good.

We found a burger place a little farther S of Lum’s that was excellent.

In September we had dinner at the Mexican restaurant, would definitely go back. Spoke with the Senorita that owns it, and she said they were broken into the previous night. So keep your vehicle in sight if possible.

LAW · 11-18-2022, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Redfeathers

Reading the Brady Bar-B-Q thread, don't eat at Coopers in Junction

Ditto this

Gclyde28 · 11-18-2022, 08:21 AM

Seen it said before but worth repeating. DO NOT EAT AT COOPERS IN JUNCTION!

Txsurveyor2014 · 11-18-2022, 08:25 AM

Lum's must be the Jekyll and Hyde of BBQ, everyone says it is great, but it absolutely sucked when we were there about a month ago. Isaak's was pretty good.

Iansumrall · 11-18-2022, 08:41 AM

I’m not sure if Milky Way is still in business as it’s been a couple years since I frequented junction but that was my favorite place to eat there. Great burgers. Also, back door cafe in Roosevelt is great. It’s behind the feed store.

jdg13 · 11-18-2022, 08:45 AM

Been almost 20 yrs since we had a lease in Junction, but when I was a kid, Isaaks was the place to eat for home cooking. Coopers isn't affiliated with coopers in Llano and is hot garbage.

Heath · 11-18-2022, 09:14 AM

I find myself going to Roosevelt to eat way more than I go to Junction. It is very good.

bsills · 11-18-2022, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Iansumrall

I’m not sure if Milky Way is still in business as it’s been a couple years since I frequented junction but that was my favorite place to eat there. Great burgers. Also, back door cafe in Roosevelt is great. It’s behind the feed store.

I don’t even know how coppers is still in business, everyone knows it’s trash

Lums is great 9 out of 10 times.

I always wanted to try the Milky Way, just cause it looks good. I got breakfast tacos there last month and was disappointed. Would try again for a burger because a place that looks like that has to have amazing burgers.

Where’s the best place for tacos?

sboudreaux · 11-18-2022, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsills

I don’t even know how coppers is still in business, everyone knows it’s trash

Lums is great 9 out of 10 times.

I always wanted to try the Milky Way, just cause it looks good. I got breakfast tacos there last month and was disappointed. Would try again for a burger because a place that looks like that has to have amazing burgers.

Where’s the best place for tacos?

The old bait shop across the road from the grocery store has the best tacos in my opinion.

SaintBlaise · 11-18-2022, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsills

I don’t even know how coppers is still in business, everyone knows it’s trash

Lums is great 9 out of 10 times.

I always wanted to try the Milky Way, just cause it looks good. I got breakfast tacos there last month and was disappointed. Would try again for a burger because a place that looks like that has to have amazing burgers.

Where’s the best place for tacos?

Cooper’s gets the I-10 traffic.

2good2Btru · 11-18-2022, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sboudreaux

The old bait shop across the road from the grocery store has the best tacos in my opinion.

Very true, and the menudo is great as well.

Lum's is as good as it gets in that area

r_u_sharp_2 · 11-18-2022, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Txsurveyor2014

Lum's must be the Jekyll and Hyde of BBQ, everyone says it is great, but it absolutely sucked when we were there about a month ago. Isaak's was pretty good.

Never been good the couple of times I've eaten there. Been hunting in Junction almost 10years. I guess compared to Coopers its good??

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surso · 11-18-2022, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2good2Btru

Lum's is as good as it gets in that area

Well said.

Ginja Ninja · 11-19-2022, 01:08 AM

What’s wrong with Coopers? Never been only curious.

HOOKNBULLET2 · 11-19-2022, 11:48 AM

Lum’s

Longhorn95 · 11-19-2022, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginja Ninja

What’s wrong with Coopers? Never been only curious.

If you enjoy being disappointed and leaving hungry, Cooper’s is the place.

justletmein · 11-19-2022, 03:35 PM

Wth? I love Cooper's lol. I always just get moist brisket by the pound.

Mjjust · 11-19-2022, 06:11 PM

It’s not the same Cooper’s that’s in Llano or New Braunfels and they practically jump down your throat if you ask.

RdRdrFan · 11-20-2022, 10:34 PM

Coopers in Junction is owned by different folks. Not the same AT ALL.

raider19 · 11-20-2022, 11:10 PM

Coopers in Junction is too pricey for me. Not worth it

1riot1ranger · 11-21-2022, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisch

Pretty much what he said, except I have never heard of Padders Porch!

Bisch

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Yep. Love Paddler's Porch. Haven't been since the new owners bought it but a chill place for a beer and burger.

fullsizeaggie · 11-21-2022, 07:35 PM

Beef ribs at Lum's used to be the ticket.

whitecrow · 11-22-2022, 03:56 PM

Lum's is pretty hard to beat. The thing I like is the brisket is whole when you order, so you can get whatever cut you like, however much marbling, however much "bark". The ribs are excellant, as well, as is the jal/cheese sausage. The "cold" sides mentioned above, I'm not sure what was meant. I've gotten beans there and they were hot. Potato/pasta salad and cole slaw are indeed cold, but i kinda like em that way.
If you get turkey or pork loin, meh.

Witchgrass · 11-22-2022, 07:37 PM

Another vote for Lums! I met me wife there! Lol.
The bbq was great. I ordered a piece of chocolate pie for us to split and we received a 1/4 piece of Pie! It was so big we couldn’t finish it.

11-17-2022, 10:55 PM	#1
Yak blue Six Point Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: DFW metro Hunt In: Texas	Junction, TX -places to eat Kid was lucky enough to draw a hunt at south llano river. Heading there next month… Looking for recommendations for a few places to eat..dads rule is when it’s daddy/daughter, we don’t do fast food or chain restaurants…. needing mainly dinner but gimme what you got for dinner and/or breakfast….dad loves BBQ but this trip is all about the lucky huntress… She is a sucker for greasy hamburgers followed up closely by good chicken fried steaks… if those two are lacking in town, she loves Mexican… Hoping y’all can lead me right…hope to cap off an evening or two of bagging a few axis with taking her out to celebrate with a great meal… Thanks! Yak

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11-17-2022, 11:00 PM	#2
Redfeathers Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Tx Hunt In: Texas	Reading the Brady Bar-B-Q thread, don't eat at Coopers in Junction

11-17-2022, 11:04 PM	#3
Shane Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Abilene, TX Hunt In: Mismatched camo	Lum's for BBQ. It's awesome. Avoid Cooper's like the plague. Isaak's for home cooking - breakfast, lunch or supper. There are a couple of Mexican places that are decent. Padder's Porch is not bad. It's about a 20 minute drive to Roosevelt, but the Back Door Cafe at the feed store out there is great. Steaks, chicken fried steak, burgers, sometimes shrimp or salmon and such on the weekends. It's worth the drive if you have the time.

11-17-2022, 11:05 PM	#4
ColinR Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring Branch, TX-in the Hill Country not Houston Hunt In: Roosevelt/Sonora	Junction Burger Company for a great burger. We love Lums bbq. Izsaack restaurant for a decent breakfast.

11-17-2022, 11:10 PM	#7
zr2chevy22 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Santa Fe, TX Hunt In: Diboll, TX	Isaak's is a must. This is the best place for chicken fried steak and just good ole home cooking.

11-17-2022, 11:11 PM	#8
surso Spike Join Date: May 2021 Location: Spring Branch Hunt In: Concan	We've eaten at Lums and we'd definitely go back.

11-17-2022, 11:19 PM	#9
Yak blue Six Point Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: DFW metro Hunt In: Texas	Gracias for the quick responses! We’re going down a day early so possibly dad will be able to eat lums bbq before the hunt, haha… Sounds like there’s a place for burgers one night and chicken fry’s the next, we’re going to be in hog heaven. Since we’re going down a day early, I may try that breakfast… Thanks green screen!

11-17-2022, 11:23 PM	#10
BowVista Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Temple, TX	Lum's!

11-18-2022, 01:01 AM	#11
BuckTrail Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2014	Isaaks, i used to camp at the state park and would eat there daily

11-18-2022, 06:18 AM	#12
rwurz Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: magnolia,tx Hunt In: Sutton County	If you decide to venture to Roosevelt, make sure you call ahead and make a reservation It will fill up this time of the year.

11-18-2022, 06:23 AM	#13
sierracharlie338 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Republic of Texas (Houston) Hunt In: Anywhere I can.... seems to be pretty limited these days	Everything that has been mentioned is great. There is also little cafe that has great breakfast. If your driving through town on the main strip from the south it will be on your left side after the burger place. The name escapes me but the breakfast is dam good. Sierracharlie out....

11-18-2022, 06:41 AM	#14
stickman Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: S.Texas	isaak's for sure

11-18-2022, 06:53 AM	#15
RRFishNHunt Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Spring, Tx. Hunt In: Kimble County & Edwards	Yep, they all have been covered. Good luck to ya'll/her :-)!!

11-18-2022, 07:45 AM	#16
Jon B Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Central Tx. Hunt In: Central Tx and the Western States	I used to love Cooper's. Last time I was through there it was very different.

11-18-2022, 08:02 AM	#17
SaintBlaise Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New Orleans Hunt In: Roosevelt, TX	Lum’s bbq is very good, I think they need to re-examine all of the side items. They are all served ice cold, so skip them a get a bag of chips like the locals. Their desserts look pretty good. We found a burger place a little farther S of Lum’s that was excellent. In September we had dinner at the Mexican restaurant, would definitely go back. Spoke with the Senorita that owns it, and she said they were broken into the previous night. So keep your vehicle in sight if possible.

11-18-2022, 08:21 AM	#19
Gclyde28 Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Austin, TX	Seen it said before but worth repeating. DO NOT EAT AT COOPERS IN JUNCTION!

11-18-2022, 08:25 AM	#20
Txsurveyor2014 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Forney Hunt In: Oklahoma and Angelina County	Lum's must be the Jekyll and Hyde of BBQ, everyone says it is great, but it absolutely sucked when we were there about a month ago. Isaak's was pretty good.

11-18-2022, 08:41 AM	#21
Iansumrall Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Porter Hunt In: All over	I’m not sure if Milky Way is still in business as it’s been a couple years since I frequented junction but that was my favorite place to eat there. Great burgers. Also, back door cafe in Roosevelt is great. It’s behind the feed store.

11-18-2022, 08:45 AM	#22
jdg13 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Houston Hunt In: Someplace, TX	Been almost 20 yrs since we had a lease in Junction, but when I was a kid, Isaaks was the place to eat for home cooking. Coopers isn't affiliated with coopers in Llano and is hot garbage.

11-18-2022, 09:14 AM	#23
Heath Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Cool places with Cool people	I find myself going to Roosevelt to eat way more than I go to Junction. It is very good.

11-19-2022, 01:08 AM	#30
Ginja Ninja Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston Hunt In: A little east and a little west	What’s wrong with Coopers? Never been only curious.

11-19-2022, 11:48 AM	#31
HOOKNBULLET2 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Blanco	Lum’s

11-19-2022, 03:35 PM	#33
justletmein Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio \ POC Hunt In: Public lands	Wth? I love Cooper's lol. I always just get moist brisket by the pound.

11-19-2022, 06:11 PM	#34
Mjjust Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: San Angelo/ Any Public lands.	It’s not the same Cooper’s that’s in Llano or New Braunfels and they practically jump down your throat if you ask.

11-20-2022, 10:34 PM	#35
RdRdrFan Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lubbock, TX	Coopers in Junction is owned by different folks. Not the same AT ALL.

11-20-2022, 11:10 PM	#36
raider19 Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2010	Coopers in Junction is too pricey for me. Not worth it

11-21-2022, 07:35 PM	#38
fullsizeaggie Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: St. Hedwig Hunt In: Webb County, Missouri	Beef ribs at Lum's used to be the ticket.

11-22-2022, 03:56 PM	#39
whitecrow Six Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Crosby, Tx	Lum's is pretty hard to beat. The thing I like is the brisket is whole when you order, so you can get whatever cut you like, however much marbling, however much "bark". The ribs are excellant, as well, as is the jal/cheese sausage. The "cold" sides mentioned above, I'm not sure what was meant. I've gotten beans there and they were hot. Potato/pasta salad and cole slaw are indeed cold, but i kinda like em that way. If you get turkey or pork loin, meh.

11-22-2022, 07:37 PM	#40
Witchgrass Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bandera Texas Hunt In: Bandera County	Another vote for Lums! I met me wife there! Lol. The bbq was great. I ordered a piece of chocolate pie for us to split and we received a 1/4 piece of Pie! It was so big we couldn’t finish it.