Restaurants in Ben Wheeler, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated October 2026
Restaurant Directory: Ben Wheeler
A directory of 5 restaurants and 2 bars & nightlife spots, built from active Texas sales-tax permits, grouped by cuisine where the name makes it clear.
Mexican & Tex-Mex (2)
- El Carretón Tortillería $
Tortilleria and Mexican kitchen on SH-64 southeast of Ben Wheeler, opened in 2025.
- Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant $
Family Mexican restaurant on SH-64 just northwest of Ben Wheeler.
Burgers & American (1)
- Moore's Store ↗ $$
Historic Ben Wheeler general store turned burger joint and live-music venue on FM 279.
Pizza & Italian (1)
- Terra Sana Farm + Kitchen ↗ $$
Farm-to-table Italian kitchen on FM 279 in Ben Wheeler serving soups, risotto and salads.
Breakfast & Diner (1)
- Red Bird Kitchen $
Family-style country restaurant southeast of Ben Wheeler.
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (2)
- The Forge Bar $$
Bar and grill with live music in Ben Wheeler's town center on FM 279.
- Moores Store Texas Private Club Club members only
Sourced from the Texas Comptroller's active permit records. A spot that recently closed or changed hands may occasionally still appear — let us know and we'll fix it.
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
Ben Wheeler is a small Van Zandt County community, and the directory lists six places to eat in and around it. Three of them are on FM 279 in the town center.
FM 279: The Forge, Moore's Store and Terra Sana
Moore's Store at 1535 FM 279 is a historic general store turned burger joint and live-music venue. Across the road, The Forge at 1610 FM 279 is a bar and grill with live music. Terra Sana Farm + Kitchen at 1611 FM 279 is a farm-to-table kitchen serving soups, risotto and salads.
State Highway 64 and the countryside
Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant is a family Mexican restaurant on SH 64 just northwest of town. El Carretón Tortillería, a tortilleria and Mexican kitchen southeast of town on SH 64, opened in 2025. Red Bird Kitchen, a family-style country restaurant, is southeast of Ben Wheeler.
FAQ: Dining in Ben Wheeler
The directory lists six spots: Moore's Store, The Forge and Terra Sana Farm + Kitchen on FM 279; Los Pinos and El Carretón Tortillería on SH 64; and Red Bird Kitchen southeast of town.
Moore's Store at 1535 FM 279 is a historic general store that now operates as a burger joint and live-music venue.
Yes. Both Moore's Store and The Forge, a bar and grill across FM 279, pair food with live music.
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