Restaurants in Elkhart, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated October 2026
Elkhart is a small Anderson County town, and the directory lists three places to eat. All three are on US 287 through town.
US 287
Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant at 103 S US 287 is in the former El Rancho Alegre space. Mi Sueño Restaurante y Paleteria at 120 N US 287 serves Mexican plates plus paletas and frozen treats. Sonrise Donuts is at 302 S US 287.
Restaurant Directory: Elkhart
A directory of 3 restaurants and 3 food trucks, 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.
Mexican & Tex-Mex (2)
- Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant $$
Mexican restaurant on S US-287, in the former El Rancho Alegre space.
103 S US Highway 287, Elkhart, TX 75839 · (903) 764-0414
- Mi Sueño Restaurante y Paleteria $
Mexican restaurant and paleteria serving Mexican plates plus paletas and frozen treats.
120 N US Highway 287, Elkhart, TX 75839
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (1)
- Sonrise Donuts $
Donut shop on S US-287.
302 S US Highway 287, Elkhart, TX 75839
Food Trucks & Trailers (3)
- Cones & Coffee An County Road 2109 · permit since 2025
- Just Ice An County Road 165 · permit since 2025
- Maddawgs Oakdale St · permit since 2026
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
FAQ: Dining in Elkhart
The directory lists three, all on US 287: Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant, Mi Sueño Restaurante y Paleteria and Sonrise Donuts.
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