Restaurants in Crockett, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026
Crockett is the Houston County seat, a small Piney Woods town on US 287 next to the Davy Crockett National Forest. It also has one of the best-rated barbecue joints in Texas. Beyond that, you'll find Cajun home cooking, downtown cafes, and a run of Tex-Mex restaurants along Loop 304.
Here's where to eat in Crockett.
Mimsy's Craft Barbecue
Wade and Kathy Elkins opened Mimsy's Craft Barbecue in 2020 in a former ice-making warehouse at 1979 S 5th St. They named it after Wade's great-grandmother. Wade is a self-taught pitmaster and Kathy is a classically trained chef, and the menu shows both. Central Texas–style brisket and house links, including a boudin made with brisket, come with sides like mac and cheese made with smoked queso and poblanos. Texas Monthly put Mimsy's on its Top 50 BBQ list in 2021 and again in 2025.
It's open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, with evening hours on Friday, and you can order online. Arrive early, since barbecue joints of this caliber sell out.
More Barbecue, Cajun, and Seafood
South 4th Street has two smaller barbecue spots: Arnold's Bar-B-Que at 804 S 4th, and Hatch's Bar B-Q, a small stand that shares space with Batts Resale at 302 S 4th.
Credeur's Cajun & Home Cookin' on East Goliad Avenue brings Louisiana into Deep East Texas with gumbo, boudin balls, catfish, and plate lunches. Crockett Seafood & Steak on East Loop 304 serves fried and grilled seafood along with steaks. Chuck's Fried Chicken opened on South 4th Street in July 2026.
Downtown Cafes and Coffee
The Moose Head Cafe on East Houston Avenue has had the same owner since 2001 and serves breakfast and lunch. Betty Boop's on South 4th Street has been a sandwich-and-soup lunch stop since 2021, and The Hilltop Cafe on North 4th serves breakfast and diner plates. Joe's Italian Restaurant & Pizza on East Goliad Avenue covers pizza and pasta.
For coffee, The Crockett Grind on East Goliad pairs espresso drinks with a vintage and antique market. Merry Scoops Gelato opened on East Houston Avenue in 2025, and A & D Donut on South 4th and Donut Palace on the Loop handle the morning donut run. Downtown is also home to the Camp Street Cafe & Store at 215 S 3rd St. Brothers Guy and Pipp Gillette opened it in 1998 as an acoustic-music listening room, so check its schedule before planning around a show.
Tex-Mex on Loop 304
Most of Crockett's Mexican restaurants sit along East Loop 304. Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant is a Tex-Mex and margarita spot. Lindo Guanajuato has served Tex-Mex since 2016 in the former Don Rafa's space. El Jimador Mexican Grill and Molcajete Mexican Bar and Grill both pair Tex-Mex plates with a bar. The Davy Crockett Grill nearby is the burgers-and-a-beer option, with a full bar.
For tacos, Taco Rey and Eliz Taqueria are both on South 4th Street.
Restaurant Directory: Crockett
A directory of 30 restaurants, 13 food trucks, and 8 bars & nightlife spots, built from active Texas sales-tax permits, grouped by cuisine where the name makes it clear.
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.
Barbecue (3)
- Mimsy's Craft Barbecue ↗
Craft barbecue restaurant on South 5th Street in Crockett serving smoked meats; open Tuesday–Saturday lunch with Friday evening hours and online ordering.
1979 S 5th St, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 544-7000
- Arnold's Bar-B-Que
Local barbecue joint on South 4th Street in Crockett.
804 S 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 546-0093
- Hatch's Bar B-Q & Batts Resale
Small barbecue stand paired with a resale shop on South 4th Street in Crockett.
302 S 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835
Mexican & Tex-Mex (5)
- El Jimador Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant and bar on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving Tex-Mex plates such as enchiladas and carnitas.
1009 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835
- Taco Rey
Local taqueria on South 4th Street in Crockett.
913 S 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835
- Molcajete Mexican Bar and Grill ↗ bar
Mexican restaurant and bar on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving Tex-Mex dishes and cocktails.
1155 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 243-5453
- Lindo Guanajuato Tex-Mex $
Tex-Mex restaurant on East Loop 304 in Crockett, open since 2016 in the former Don Rafa's space.
700 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 545-0077
- Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant bar
Long-running Mexican restaurant and bar on East Loop 304 in Crockett known for Tex-Mex plates and margaritas.
1210 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 546-0186
Burgers & American (6)
- Davy Crockett Grill bar $
Bar and grill on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving burgers and American fare with a full bar.
1260 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 243-6005
- TX Burger ↗ $
Crockett location of TX Burger, a regional East/Central Texas burger chain; offers online ordering.
1152 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835
- Dairy Queen ↗ chain $
Dairy Queen fast-food restaurant on South 4th Street in Crockett serving burgers, chicken strips and Blizzard treats.
800 S 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835
- McDonald's ↗ chain $
McDonald's fast-food restaurant on East Loop 304 in Crockett.
1115 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 544-8008
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ chain $
Sonic drive-in on East Loop 304 in Crockett.
1200 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 243-6229
- Whataburger ↗ chain $
Whataburger restaurant on East Loop 304 in Crockett with curbside service.
1281 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 546-0240
Chicken & Wings (1)
- Chuck's Fried Chicken
Fried chicken restaurant on South 4th Street in Crockett, opened July 2026.
1021 S 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835
Seafood & Cajun (2)
- Credeur's Cajun & Home Cookin' $
Cajun and Southern home-cooking restaurant on East Goliad Avenue in Crockett serving gumbo, boudin balls, catfish and plate lunches.
2003 E Goliad Ave, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 544-9690
- Crockett Seafood & Steak $
Seafood and steak restaurant on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving fried and grilled seafood, steaks and chicken.
1117 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 545-0606
Pizza & Italian (3)
- Joe's Italian Restaurant & Pizza ↗ $$
Italian restaurant and pizzeria on East Goliad Avenue in downtown Crockett serving pizza, pasta and Italian entrees with online ordering.
509 E Goliad Ave, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 323-8414
- Pizza Hut ↗ chain $
Pizza Hut delivery and carryout store on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving pizza, wings and pasta.
1231 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 544-3054
- Domino's ↗ chain $
Domino's pizza delivery and carryout store on East Loop 304 in Crockett.
1000 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 624-0111
Breakfast & Diner (2)
- The Hilltop Cafe
Small hometown cafe on North 4th Street in Crockett serving breakfast and diner fare; operated by The Hilltop Cafe LLC since 2025 at the former Hilltop Kitchen site.
804 N 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 243-2180
- The Moose Head Cafe
Long-running downtown Crockett cafe on East Houston Avenue serving breakfast and lunch; in business under the same owner since 2001.
412 E Houston Ave, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 544-5278
Sandwiches & Delis (2)
- Betty Boop's
Downtown Crockett sandwich-and-soup lunch spot on South 4th Street, open since 2021.
115 S 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835
- Subway ↗ chain $
Subway sandwich shop on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving made-to-order subs, wraps and salads.
1241 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 544-2723
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (6)
- A & D Donut
Independent donut shop on South 4th Street in Crockett serving donuts.
619 S 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835
- Donut Palace
Donut Palace donut shop in a strip center on East Loop 304 in Crockett, open since 2016.
1275 E Loop 304 Ste 400, Crockett, TX 75835
- Merry Scoops Gelato
Gelato and ice cream shop on East Houston Avenue in downtown Crockett, opened in 2025.
512 E Houston Ave, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 243-2177
- Scooter's Coffee ↗ $
Scooter's Coffee drive-thru on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving espresso drinks, smoothies and pastries.
1055 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835
- The Crockett Grind
Downtown Crockett coffee shop on East Goliad Avenue that pairs espresso drinks with a vintage and antique market.
311 E Goliad Ave, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 546-0044
- Starbucks ↗ chain $$
Company-operated Starbucks on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving coffee, espresso drinks and breakfast items.
1176 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835
Food Trucks & Trailers (13)
- Aunt B's Place County Road 4145 · permit since 2025
- Axel W W Houston Ave · permit since 2025
- Eliz Taqueria S 4th St · permit since 2015
- Jo A Denman Green Mdws · permit since 2024
- La Birria Tacos Old Arbor Rd · permit since 2025
- Martina's Taqueria 404a N 4th St · permit since 2025
- McDrips Shaved Ice Shack County Road 2025 · permit since 2023
- Moore Snocone Route Truck N Dogwood St · permit since 2024
- Sonia's Little Guanajuato N 5th St · permit since 2023
- Terrapin Deli 1/2 S 4th St · permit since 2026
- The Family Affair Grill & More S 4th St · permit since 2023
- Together We Stand Foundation S 12th St · permit since 2024
- Woody's BBQ State Highway 21 W · permit since 2023
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (8)
- Castaneda's Mexican Meat Market Bar
- Lounge 917 Lounge
Neighborhood bar and lounge on South 4th Street in Crockett; licensed for mixed beverages in July 2026.
917 S 4th St, Crockett, TX 75835
- Spring Creek County Club Club
- Davy Crockett Grill American + full bar $
Bar and grill on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving burgers and American fare with a full bar.
1260 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 243-6005
- Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar
Long-running Mexican restaurant and bar on East Loop 304 in Crockett known for Tex-Mex plates and margaritas.
1210 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 546-0186
- Molcajete Mexican Bar and Grill Tex-Mex + full bar
Mexican restaurant and bar on East Loop 304 in Crockett serving Tex-Mex dishes and cocktails.
1155 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835 · (936) 243-5453
- American Legion Brailsford English Post 134 Veterans Post members only
- B P O E Private Club members only
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
FAQ: Dining in Crockett
Mimsy's Craft Barbecue at 1979 S 5th St is the standout. Wade and Kathy Elkins opened it in 2020, and Texas Monthly named it to its Top 50 BBQ list in 2021 and 2025. Arnold's Bar-B-Que and Hatch's Bar B-Q on South 4th Street are smaller local options.
Mimsy's Craft Barbecue serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday, with evening hours on Friday, and takes online orders. Hours can change, so check before you drive, and arrive early because barbecue can sell out.
Yes. Credeur's Cajun & Home Cookin' on East Goliad Avenue serves gumbo, boudin balls, catfish, and Southern plate lunches.
The Moose Head Cafe on East Houston Avenue (same owner since 2001) and The Hilltop Cafe on North 4th Street serve breakfast. A & D Donut and Donut Palace are the donut stops, and The Crockett Grind on East Goliad is the downtown coffee shop.
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