What food is Longview, Texas known for?

Longview is best known for barbecue. It's the birthplace of Bodacious Bar-B-Q, founded in 1967 and now one of the most famous barbecue names in Texas, recognized by Texas Monthly and Southern Living.

Where is the best barbecue in Longview?

Bodacious Bar-B-Q is the most famous, with the original on 6th Street. Carter's BBQ and Boxcar BBQ are strong local favorites as well, each with a devoted following for their smoked meats.

Does Longview have good Tex-Mex?

Yes. Longview has a wide range of Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants, from full-service enchilada-and-margarita spots to family-run taquerias, concentrated along the main commercial corridors.

Where should I eat in downtown Longview?

Downtown Longview, part of the city's designated Cultural District, has added restaurants, coffee shops, and bars in recent years and is liveliest around events and live music. It's the best area for newer independent restaurants.

Longview Guide

Restaurants in Longview, Texas

Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026

Longview's claim to culinary fame is barbecue, and it's a serious one. This is the birthplace of Bodacious Bar-B-Q, a name that's become shorthand for great East Texas smoke statewide. But the city's food scene runs deeper than brisket — there's solid Tex-Mex, classic small-town diners, and a downtown that's added new restaurants as its Cultural District has grown.

Like most of East Texas, Longview eats well without much pretense. The best meals here tend to come from family-run spots that have been doing the same thing well for decades. Here's where to eat.

The Barbecue: Bodacious and Beyond

Bodacious Bar-B-Q started in Longview in 1967 and has grown into one of the most recognized barbecue names in Texas, with multiple locations around the city and beyond. The meat comes straight off wood-burning pits, smoked low and slow with a house blend of spices and finished with the signature sauce. The chopped beef and the ribs sandwich are the things Longview expats pine for, and the joint has earned national attention from outlets like Texas Monthly and Southern Living. The original 6th Street location is the one purists seek out.

Bodacious isn't the only game in town. Carter's BBQ, set in an old converted building, vies with Bodacious for the loyalty of locals who want no-frills, hearty plates. Boxcar BBQ is a family-owned spot where everything is prepped in house and the slow-smoked meats are the draw. For a city its size, Longview's barbecue depth is hard to beat in East Texas.

Tex-Mex and Everyday Favorites

Like any East Texas city, Longview has a healthy roster of Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants, from sit-down enchilada-and-margarita spots to family taquerias. These are the everyday workhorses of the local dining scene — reliable, affordable, and generous with the chips and queso.

You'll also find the full range of Southern and American comfort food: meat-and-three plate lunches, chicken-fried steak, burgers, and home cooking. The chain presence along Loop 281 and the major highways covers the familiar national names, but the locally owned diners and cafes are where the character is.

Downtown and the New Guard

Longview's downtown revival has brought new energy to the dining scene. As the Cultural District has developed, downtown has added restaurants, coffee shops, and bars that draw an evening crowd, especially around events and live music. It's the part of town where the food scene is most actively changing, with newer independent spots joining the longtime mainstays.

For coffee, bakeries, and casual lunches, the downtown core and the established commercial corridors both deliver. As with the rest of East Texas, the move is to ask a local for their current favorite — the best new spot is often a word-of-mouth find.

BBQ

Bodacious Bar-B-Q

Known for: Brisket and loaded baked potatoes

This is where Bodacious got its start. Pit-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage done the old-school East Texas way — slow over real wood. The line moves fast but you'll smell the smoke from the parking lot.

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Tex-Mex

Jalapeño Tree

Known for: Huge menu and generous portions

East Texas Tex-Mex chain that folks around here genuinely love. Solid enchiladas, good queso, and the chips are always warm. The menu is massive — Tex-Mex, burgers, chicken fried steak, all of it.

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American

Jucy's Hamburgers

Known for: Fresh burgers and hand-cut fries

East Texas burger chain that does one thing really well. Big, messy burgers with fresh-cut fries. No frills. You order at the counter, grab a seat, and eat a burger that's better than it has any right to be for the price.

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Seafood

Johnny Cace's Seafood & Steak House

Known for: Fried catfish and seafood platters

Been a Longview staple for decades. Folks drive from across East Texas for the fried catfish and seafood platters. Old-school Texas supper club feel — nothing fancy, just good food and big portions.

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Every Restaurant in Longview

A complete directory — 189 restaurants, 49 food trucks, and 76 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 (9)

Dickey's Barbecue Pit ↗ chain $$
Franchised barbecue counter on West Loop 281 serving slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausage and classic sides, plus the chain's signature Big Yellow Cup. Handles catering and family packs alongside dine-in and takeout.

1903 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 331-0281
Sunbird BBQ $$
Craft barbecue joint on N High St smoking brisket, ribs and sausage over post oak, recognized by Texas Monthly among the state's best. Serves lunch Wednesday through Saturday and regularly sells out.

415 N High St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 399-6562
Bodacious on 6th Street ↗ $$
Independently owned Bodacious unit on N 6th St, smoking brisket, ribs, sausage and chopped-beef sandwiches since 1993. Open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 8pm and closed Sundays.

904 N 6th St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 753-2714
Bodacious Rib Shack ↗ $$
Independently owned Bodacious on W Loop 281 serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs, sausage, chicken and barbecue sandwiches. Open Monday through Saturday from mid-morning into the early evening, plus Sunday from 11am to 3pm.

1300 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 759-3914
Bodacious on Mobberly ↗ $$
The original Bodacious, opened on S Mobberly Ave in 1968 by Roland and Nancy Lindsey and still run by the family. Brisket, ribs and smoked turkey are served Tuesday through Saturday from 11am until 5:30pm.

2227 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 753-8409
Boxcar BBQ $$
Family-owned barbecue joint on Gilmer Rd smoking brisket, ribs and sausage, with sides, sauce, cakes and pies made in house. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7:30pm.

2902 Gilmer Rd Ste A, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 759-1911
Carter's Bar-B-Que $$
Family-run barbecue counter on S Eastman Rd known for smoked brisket and chicken with a sweet dry rub. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

519 S Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 236-3271
Mo'Phat Smoke Shack $$
Family-run barbecue shack on W Sabine St just west of downtown, tucked behind the car wash, with brisket, beef ribs, smoked sausage and homemade sides. Takeout and dine-in, and service ends when the pits sell out.

401 W Sabine St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 686-1555
White's Bar-B-Q $
Family barbecue joint on South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, serving from the same room, chairs and pit since 1952 and reckoned to be one of the oldest Black-owned barbecue restaurants in Texas; it has been awarded a Texas 'Undertold Stories' historical marker, the first in Gregg County. Owner Audrey White opens Saturdays only, from 11:30am until the smoked brisket, ribs, chicken, sausage and homemade desserts sell out.

3211 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Longview, TX 75602

Mexican & Tex-Mex (41)

El Rey Mexican Restaurant & Grill bar $$
Family-run Mexican restaurant on E Marshall Ave serving Tex-Mex combination plates, fajitas and house margaritas. Holds a full mixed-beverage permit.

1015 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Fuzzy's Taco Shop ↗ bar chain $
Baja-style taco chain location on E Hawkins Pkwy known for fish tacos, breakfast migas, queso and margaritas. Open in the Hawkins Parkway retail corridor since 2016.

310 E Hawkins Pkwy Ste 104, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-7545
Jucy's Taco ↗ $
Family-owned East Texas Tex-Mex chain, a sibling of Jucy's Hamburgers, serving crispy tacos, burritos and breakfast tacos from 6am daily. Longview locations are on Judson Rd, W Marshall Ave and Estes Pkwy.
Judson Rd · W Marshall Ave · Estes Pkwy · since 2013
Taco Bell ↗ chain $
National fast-food chain serving tacos, burritos, quesadillas and Nacho Fries, with several Longview drive-thrus open late. Locations are on W Loop 281, Judson Rd, Estes Pkwy and W Marshall Ave.
W Loop 281 · Judson Rd · Estes Pkwy · W Marshall Ave · since 1996
Taco Bueno ↗ chain $
Texas-based fast-food Tex-Mex chain known for Muchaco sandwiches, party burritos and salsa made in house daily. Longview locations are on N Fourth St and E Marshall Ave.
4th St · E Marshall Ave · since 2021
Jocelyn's Mexican Grill bar $$
Family-run Mexican kitchen in a Wall St strip near the north loop, known for street tacos and caldo de camaron. Open since 2022 with a full bar.

1009 Wall St Ste 101, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 212-1079
Kitchen Guera $
Small family-run comida mexicana kitchen on S High St south of downtown, serving tacos, quesadillas and Mexican plate lunches for takeout. Owner-operated at the same address since 2022.

1714 S High St, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 932-7906
Lovely Eatery $
Small independent Mexican eatery on E Marshall Ave serving tacos, tortas and daily plate lunches. Operates primarily as a counter-service and takeout kitchen.

1009 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 387-2973
Don Benito's Mexican Cafe ↗ bar $$
Family-run Mexican cafe known for handmade chimichangas, enchiladas and sizzling chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas. Full bar with margaritas, plus catering and online ordering; a sibling location operates in Tyler.

410 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 236-3491
Posados Cafe ↗ bar $$
Longview outpost of the East Texas Tex-Mex chain, open at Triple Creek since 1998 and serving enchiladas, steak and chicken fajitas, chips and salsa and complimentary sopapillas. Full bar with margaritas; open until 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday.

110 Triple Creek Cir, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 234-9115
Benis Mexican Restaurant $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on Gilmer Rd in the Spring Hill area, the second location of a Kilgore original. Weekday lunch specials, fresh corn tortilla chips and house salsa.

3919 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (430) 625-3529
Chipotle Mexican Grill ↗ chain $
Build-your-own burrito, bowl, taco and salad counter on E Loop 281 using responsibly raised meats, cilantro-lime rice and guacamole made in-house. Open 10:45am to 11pm daily with in-store pickup and delivery.

415 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-7664
Chuy's ↗ bar $$
Austin-founded Tex-Mex chain on E Loop 281 known for hand-rolled enchiladas, Big As Yo' Face burritos, creamy jalapeno dip and fresh-squeezed margaritas from a full bar. Open daily from 11am, until 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

208 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 242-7771
Dos Amigos Taqueria $
Family-run taqueria in the N Eastman Rd shopping center cooking Guerrero-style street tacos, quesabirria, elote, chilaquiles and Texas-sized burritos. Order at the counter and they bring it out; open daily from 10am.

3080 N Eastman Rd Ste 115, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 212-0394
El Corral Mexican Restaurant bar $$
Tex-Mex restaurant on Pine Tree Rd serving sizzling fajitas, molcajete, sour-cream chicken enchiladas and hand-crafted margaritas from a full bar, with gluten-free corn tortillas available. Open daily from 11am, until 10pm Thursday through Saturday.

809 Pine Tree Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (430) 625-7107
El Pollo Cachuchon ↗ $
Family-run Mexican kitchen with two Longview stores, on S Green St and W Loop 281, best known for its freshly roasted chicken. The rest of the counter menu runs to tacos al pastor, beef enchiladas with rice and beans, super burritos and quesadillas.
S Green St · W Loop 281 · since 2013
El Puerto Tampico $
Breakfast-and-lunch Mexican restaurant in a converted service station on W Loop 281, known for chilaquiles, breakfast tacos, menudo and hand-made tortillas. Open 6:30am to 2pm Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.

3033 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 297-8895
El Rincon Mexican Restaurant $
Longtime neighborhood Tex-Mex restaurant on S Mobberly Ave serving cheese, beef and chicken enchiladas, tamales, chalupas, burritos and beef or chicken fajitas, with a daily lunch plate menu. Open 11am to 7:30pm Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.

1709 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 236-9042
El Sombrero bar $$
Sit-down Tex-Mex restaurant on Toler Rd serving sizzling chicken and steak fajitas, enchiladas Miguels and quesadillas, with a private dining room for groups. Full bar pouring house margaritas, open daily from 11am.

2005 Toler Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 553-0050
El Taquito $
Casual family-run taqueria on S Mobberly Ave serving tacos de carne asada and carnitas, gorditas, sopes, ceviche and menudo. Dine-in with a kids' menu and beer, opening at 8am on Saturday and Sunday and closed Wednesday.

1010 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 234-0211
Hot Head Burritos ↗ $
Ohio-based build-your-own burrito chain's Longview location on Gilmer Rd, serving burritos, bowls, quesadillas and nachos down a make-line. Counter service with takeout and delivery.

4401 Gilmer Rd #102, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 287-5052
Huarache Azteca $
Family-run Mexican kitchen on Estes Pkwy south of downtown, known for huaraches, tacos and other Mexico City-style antojitos. Daytime hours Wednesday through Sunday with takeout.

2602 Estes Pkwy, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 553-0980
Jalapeño Tree ↗ bar $$
East Texas Tex-Mex chain's Longview restaurant on N Eastman Rd, serving sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, chile rellenos and tableside guacamole. Full bar with frozen and house margaritas.

508 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 757-4221
Mi Ranchito $
Neighborhood Mexican restaurant on Pine Tree Rd serving breakfast burritos, barbacoa and street tacos with horchata from 8am daily. Counter service with takeout.

1409 Pine Tree Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 576-7618
Ki Mexico ETX bar $$
Modern Mexican kitchen operating inside Greenside Beverage Company near the downtown square, with New York strip and chipotle shrimp tacos, Yucatan-spiced pork, elote and entomatadas. Indoor seating plus a patio that hosts live music and DJs.

102 N Green St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 686-9194
Little Mexico Restaurant ↗ bar $$
Family-run Mexican and Tex-Mex kitchen on Judson Rd known for beef and chicken fajitas, pozole, chimichangas and enchiladas, with complimentary chips and salsa. Colorful dining room with table service and a full bar.

2517 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 758-0292
Los Papagallos $
Small family-run Mexican kitchen on S Green St turning out flautas, sopes, tortas and nachos with fresh ingredients at low prices. Simple, clean dining room open daily from 10am.

1620 S Green St, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 212-2808
Mexico Ta' Cabron bar $$
Mexican kitchen on E Marshall Ave serving tacos, fajitas and Tex-Mex plates with margaritas and mixed drinks from a full bar. Permitted by the city as a full-service restaurant and inspected in June 2026.

1023 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 985-5555
Mi Casita bar $
Longtime N Spur 63 taco stand with a drive-thru, opening at 6:30am for breakfast tacos, breakfast burritos and eggs. Lunch brings barbacoa and blackened fish tacos, oversized burritos and a salsa bar.

324 N Spur 63, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 758-8226
Papacita's Mexican Restaurant ↗ bar $$
Longview Tex-Mex institution on W Loop 281 open since the early 1990s, known for mesquite-grilled fajitas, homemade tortillas, enchiladas and frozen margaritas. Has a full bar plus banquet rooms for private parties and catering.

305 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-1700
Patio 903 Taqueria + Beer Garden bar $$
Taqueria and shaded outdoor beer garden that opened on Judson Rd in March 2026, with ribeye, mesquite chicken, mahi mahi and veggie tacos plus quesadillas, chips and salsa and charred street corn. A full bar pours cocktails, and a patio stage hosts live music on Taco Tuesdays.

1811A Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 704-4565
Ruby's Mexican Restaurant ↗ bar $$
First Longview location of the Tyler-based family chain, opened in December 2025 in the former Tuscan Pig building on S High Street. The kitchen cooks Guerrero-style birria tacos, enchiladas and combination plates, with a full bar.

401 S High St, Longview, TX 75601 · (430) 201-2036
Tacos Goyo $
Longtime local taqueria chain serving street tacos and tortas, in business in Longview since 2012. Three locations sit on S High St, E State Highway 31 and Gilmer Rd.
S High St · E State Highway 31 · Gilmer Rd · since 2012
Tacos Lucerito $
Counter-service taqueria on S High Street serving tacos and other Mexican street-food plates. A fixed storefront rather than a mobile trailer.

2065 S High St, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 236-3070
Tacos Monterrey N.L. $
Nuevo Leon-style taqueria in a N Eastman Road suite, serving street tacos, tortas and grilled meat plates. Reopened under new ownership in 2026.

2309 N Eastman Rd Ste D, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 625-7015
Taqueria Aragon $
Family-run taqueria on S Eastman Road serving tacos, burritos and tortas. Counter-service spot open since 2021.

701 S Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 917-1206
Taqueria Chihuahua $
Counter-service taqueria in a fixed storefront on S Club Drive south of downtown, serving tacos al pastor, chorizo, chicken and pork crackling in green sauce plus tortas and quesadillas. Dollar-taco Tuesdays run from 11am until the kitchen sells out.

317 S Club Dr, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 806-7997
Tejas Mexican Food ↗ $
Taqueria counter inside a Mexican market on Pine Tree Road, opening at 6am on weekdays for breakfast burritos, then tacos de bistec, barbacoa, lengua and tripa plus tortas, pupusas and caldo de menudo. Counter service with online ordering.

1822 Pine Tree Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 759-1081
Tele's Mexican Restaurant ↗ bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on Judson Road, the Longview branch of a small East Texas group that also has stores in Diana and Gladewater. Street tacos, fajitas and enchiladas come with a full bar and margaritas; closed Sunday afternoons at 4pm.

1700 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 553-9833
Tortas Y Tacos El Patron $
Counter-service taqueria in the old Church's Fried Chicken building on S Mobberly Avenue, opened after the owner moved up from a food truck. Tortas and tacos anchor the menu.

1715 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75602
Tortilleria Y Taqueria Palacios 2 $
Family tortilleria and taco counter on E Marshall Ave, grown out of the Tortilleria Palacios No. 2 tortilla shop that held the same storefront. Fresh-pressed tortillas are sold alongside the taqueria menu.

1601 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601

Burgers & American (21)

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen ↗ bar $$
Scratch-kitchen casual chain on N Eastman Rd near Longview Mall, known for its chicken pot pie, hand-breaded tenders, blackened catfish, key west chicken and shrimp and the free honey butter croissants. Full bar and a large family-friendly dining room.

3074 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-6660
Cotton Patch Cafe ↗ $$
Texas home-cooking chain on McCann Rd serving chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken, catfish, burgers and scratch sides, finished with cobbler. Longview's single location, open daily from 10:45am with pickup and delivery.

1228 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 236-4009
Burger King ↗ $
Flame-grilled Whoppers, chicken sandwiches, fries and breakfast from the national burger chain. Four Longview restaurants: McCann Rd, S Eastman Rd, W Loop 281 and W Marshall Ave.
W Marshall Ave · W Loop 281 · S Eastman Rd · McCann Rd · since 2020
Applebee's Grill + Bar ↗ bar chain $$
Casual-dining chain on W Loop 281 serving burgers, riblets, steaks and salads. Full bar, TVs and lunch and dinner service daily.

101 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-1267
Bearded Monkey Sports Bar & Grill ↗ bar $$
Sports bar and grill on Wal St with wings, burgers, tacos and pizza plus a full bar and wall-to-wall TVs. Opens daily at 11am and runs until 2am Thursday through Saturday.

1013 Wal St Ste 100, Longview, TX 75605
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse ↗ bar $$
Brewhouse chain on W Loop 281 serving deep-dish pizza, burgers, pastas and house craft beers from a full bar. Known for the warm Pizookie cookie dessert.

314 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 686-2190
Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store ↗ chain $
Oklahoma family dairy chain pairing a burger, breakfast and ice cream counter with a Fresh Market grocery stocked from its own farm. Three Longview stores opened within seven months, on N Eastman Rd, N Spur 63 and W Loop 281.
N Eastman Rd · since 2025
Bubba's 33 ↗ bar $$
Texas Roadhouse's sports-bar concept on E Loop 281, built around scratch-made burgers, hand-tossed pizza and wings. Full bar with a long draft list and wall-to-wall TVs.

200 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 232-1606
Cargo ↗ bar $$
Shipping-container restaurant and bar on Nealy Way serving burgers, pizza, wings, salads and weekend brunch. The grounds add pickleball courts, an 18-hole putting course, a rooftop deck and a live-music amphitheater.

3171 Nealy Way, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 215-3003
Chili's Grill & Bar ↗ bar chain $$
Casual-dining chain on Judson Rd serving sizzling fajitas, baby back ribs, burgers and Southwest egg rolls alongside a full bar. Open from 10:45am daily, with the kitchen running to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

2800 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-2221
Golden Corral ↗ $$
All-you-can-eat buffet and grill on E Loop 281 with a hot bar of pot roast, ribs, baked chicken and Southern sides plus a salad bar and dessert station. Opens at 8am on Saturday and Sunday for the weekend breakfast buffet.

114 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 234-8736
Hot Dog Express $
Longtime open-air hot dog stand on E Marshall Ave downtown, serving all-beef and Polish dogs with chili, slaw and hand-cut fries. Walk-up counter with covered outdoor seating.

106 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 215-8062
Jack in the Box ↗ chain $
Longview's only Jack in the Box, on E Loop 281, serving Jumbo Jack burgers, curly fries, tacos and the all-day breakfast menu with a drive-thru.

490 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 758-0193
Jaggers ↗ $
Fast-casual burger and chicken restaurant on Judson Rd from the Texas Roadhouse family, serving smash-style burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders and chopped salads. Longview's only location, with a drive-thru.

2541 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 500-2774
Jucy's Hamburgers ↗ $
East Texas burger chain since 1980 that grinds its beef in store daily for burgers, chicken-fried steaks, onion rings and beans, open 6am to 10pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Three Longview stores: 816 W Marshall Ave, 3362 Gilmer Rd and 2701 N Eastman Rd.
W Marshall Ave · since 1997
Judd's Downtown ↗ bar $$
Locally owned downtown restaurant and cocktail bar on E Tyler St serving burgers, sandwiches, pasta, steaks and seafood alongside a deep bourbon, scotch and tequila list. House plates include fried pickles, a Cajun shrimp po'boy and shrimp and grits.

117 E Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 212-8388
McDonald's ↗ chain $
The global burger chain's Longview drive-thrus serve Big Macs, McNuggets, breakfast McMuffins and McCafe coffee, several of them late into the night. Five locations: 128 W Loop 281, 1803 W Loop 281, 3086 N Eastman Rd, 408 E Marshall Ave and 3632 Estes Pkwy.
N Eastman Rd · W Loop 281 · E Marshall Ave · Estes Pkwy · since 2018
Sonic Drive-In ↗ chain $
Drive-in burger chain with carhop service, known for cherry limeades, tater tots and half-price drinks during afternoon Happy Hour. Eight Longview stands serve Judson Rd, E Marshall Ave, Gilmer Rd, S Eastman Rd, N Fourth St, W Marshall Ave and W Loop 281.
W Loop 281 · S Eastman Rd · since 2009
The Butcher Shop ↗ $$
Family-owned meat market, scratch bakery and restaurant on Lehigh Street, open since 1983 and a longtime East Texas staple. The grill turns out burgers from beef ground daily, hand-cut fries, fried chicken and chicken-fried steak, with free beans and chili every day and a Thursday night special.

102 Lehigh St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 758-6066
Wendy's ↗ chain $
National burger chain with two Longview drive-thrus, on Gilmer Road and on N 4th Street. Square-patty hamburgers, spicy chicken sandwiches, chili, baked potatoes and Frosty desserts, with early breakfast and late hours to midnight.
Gilmer Rd · 4th St · since 2022
Whataburger ↗ chain $
Texas burger institution with five Longview restaurants, on S Spur 63, Gilmer Road, S Eastman Road, N 4th Street and W Loop 281. All five stay open 24 hours for the orange-and-white chain's Whataburger, honey butter chicken biscuits and spicy ketchup.
Gilmer Rd · S Eastman Rd · W Loop 281 · S Spur 63 · 4th St · since 2020

Steakhouse (3)

Outback Steakhouse ↗ bar $$
Australian-themed steakhouse chain at 4th St and East Loop 281 in front of Walmart, known for its Bloomin' Onion, wood-fire-grilled steaks and full bar.

501 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-6373
Saltgrass Steakhouse ↗ bar $$
Landry's-owned Texas steakhouse on the east loop serving hand-cut steaks, ribs and seafood in a hill-country lodge setting.

411 E Loop 281 Ste B, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 232-1513
Texas Roadhouse ↗ bar $$
National steakhouse chain on E Loop 281 serving hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, country sides and free peanuts and rolls. The bar pours draft beer and the Legend margarita, and weekday doors open at 3pm.

320 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 757-6006

Chicken & Wings (15)

Buffalo Wild Wings ↗ bar chain $$
Sports bar on N Eastman Rd with wall-to-wall TVs, traditional and boneless wings, two dozen sauces and a full bar open late on weekends.

3072 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-3151
Church's Texas Chicken ↗ chain $
Fried chicken chain on E Marshall Ave serving bone-in chicken, tenders, honey-butter biscuits and mac and cheese. Open 10am to 10pm daily with drive-thru and catering.

217 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 758-1822
Cowboy Chicken ↗ $$
Dallas-founded fast-casual chain on N Eastman Rd serving wood-fired rotisserie chicken with scratch-made sides, tortilla soup and rotisserie-chicken quesadillas. Longview's only location, open since 2013, with dine-in, drive-thru, catering and family meal packs.

3080 N Eastman Rd Ste 100, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-0777
Longview Wings And Things ↗ $
Independent wing shop on N Eastman Rd serving sauced wings, Nashville hot chicken, burgers, boudin balls and fried catfish baskets. Opened in 2025 and open 9am to 9pm daily for takeout and delivery.

1201 N Eastman Rd Ste 101, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 653-4008
Raising Cane's ↗ chain $
Louisiana-born chain on E Loop 281 built around one thing: fresh chicken fingers with crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and Cane's sauce. Longview's only unit, open since 2014, with a drive-thru and late hours.

212 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 238-8800
Wingstop ↗ chain $
Texas-founded wing chain with three Longview stores, on E Loop 281, W Loop 281 and S High St, serving classic and boneless wings in a dozen sauces with fresh-cut seasoned fries. All three are takeout and delivery counters with online ordering.
North West Loop 281 · S High St · E Loop 281 · since 2003
Chick-fil-A ↗ chain $
Chicken-sandwich chain with three Longview restaurants: freestanding drive-thru stores on W Loop 281 and E Loop 281 plus a counter in the Longview Mall food court on McCann Rd. Waffle fries, nuggets, breakfast biscuits and fresh-squeezed lemonade, and all three are closed Sunday.
McCann Rd · since 2023
Golden Chick ↗ chain $
The Texas fried-chicken chain's only Longview restaurant, on McCann Rd, serving Original Golden Tenders, fried and Golden Roast chicken, sandwiches, fried okra and yeast rolls. Open daily from 10:30am, to 9pm most nights and 10pm on Friday and Saturday, with a drive-thru.

3507 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 757-2828
Zaxby's ↗ $
Longview's Zaxby's on N Fourth St, serving hand-breaded chicken fingers, wings, Zalads and Zappetizers with the chain's signature sauces. Dine-in, drive-thru and curbside pickup.

3405 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 215-8556
KFC ↗ $
National fried chicken chain serving Original Recipe buckets, tenders, sandwiches and biscuits from a Judson Rd drive-thru open until 11pm. This is Longview's standalone KFC; a Taco Bell/KFC combo store also operates further north on Judson Rd.

2407 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 201-5375
Southern Classic Chicken ↗ $
Shreveport-founded fried chicken chain serving dark and white meat by the piece, tender baskets, dirty rice, Cajun beans and rolls. The Longview store on S High St is open 10am to 10pm daily.

1300 S High St, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 238-9066
Popeyes ↗ chain $
Louisiana-style fried chicken chain serving spicy and mild bone-in chicken, tenders, chicken sandwiches, red beans and rice and biscuits. Two Longview drive-thrus: 2110 Gilmer Rd and 409 E Marshall Ave.
Gilmer Rd · E Marshall Ave · since 2017
Slim Chickens ↗ $
Arkansas-born chicken-tender chain on E Loop 281 by the mall, serving cooked-to-order tenders, wings and chicken sandwiches with house dipping sauces. Salads, wraps and mason-jar desserts round out the menu.

204 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 236-2909
Smackbird ↗ $
Nashville-style hot chicken counter on N Eastman Road serving tenders, sandwiches and loaded fries across a range of heat levels. Longview outpost of the small Texas-based chain.

3080 N Eastman Rd Ste 100, Longview, TX 75605
Chicken Express ↗ $
Texas fried-chicken chain with two Longview stores, on Gilmer Road and on Judson Road. Hand-battered Express Tenders, gizzard combos and family meal packs, with pickup and delivery ordering online.
Gilmer Rd · since 2024

Seafood & Cajun (7)

East Young Fish & Seafood $
Family-run seafood counter on S High St frying catfish steaks and fillets, shrimp, crawfish and frog legs to order, with burgers and onion rings on the same menu. Offers call-in orders and drive-thru service.

1901 S High St Ste 100, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 806-7773
Louisiana Cajun Cafe & Daiquiris ↗ $$
Cajun kitchen and frozen-daiquiri bar on N Eastman Rd serving po-boys, boiled shrimp, seafood gumbo, wings and Philly cheesesteaks. Open since 2023 and serving late on Friday and Saturday nights.

3052 N Eastman Rd Ste 101, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 625-7217
The Mighty Crab ↗ bar $$
Cajun seafood boil house on N Fourth St serving crab, crawfish, shrimp and mussels by the pound in choose-your-own garlic butter and Cajun sauces, alongside fried baskets. Part of the small Mighty Crab group that also has a Tyler restaurant, with a full bar and late weekend hours.

3213 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 234-8888
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp ↗ bar $$
Beaumont-born MexiCajun roadhouse on E Marshall Ave mixing Tex-Mex and Cajun: crawfish etouffee, blackened fish tacos, boudin balls and shrimp platters. Full bar with frozen drinks and live music, open since 2022.

1501 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 653-0074
Fisherman's Market Restaurant & Oyster Bar ↗ bar $$
Longview seafood house in the Shops at Guthrie center on Johnston St, serving East Texas since 1973 with boiled shrimp, raw oysters, farm-raised catfish, crawfish, fried calamari and shrimp linguini. Oyster bar and full drink menu with happy-hour specials; open 10:30am to 9pm Monday through Saturday.

116 Johnston St Ste F, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 753-6722
Ljs Opco Two ↗ W Loop 281 · since 2017
The Catch ↗ bar $$
Gulf Coast seafood house on N Fourth Street, the Longview half of a two-store East Texas pair, serving fried and grilled fish fillets, shrimp baskets, po'boys and gumbo. Open 10:30am to 9pm daily with beer and cocktails.

3312 N Fourth St Ste 101, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-2940

Pizza & Italian (12)

Little Caesars ↗ $
Hot-N-Ready pizza chain with three Longview stores, on E Marshall Ave, S High St and W Loop 281, selling classic pepperoni and cheese pizzas, Crazy Bread and Caesar Wings without a wait. All three are carryout and delivery counters with Pizza Portal pickup.
S High St · 1201b E Marshall Ave · W Loop 281 · since 2017
Cicis ↗ chain $
All-you-can-eat pizza buffet on Judson Rd with rotating specialty pies, pasta, salad bar and cinnamon rolls, plus a game room for kids. Open 11am to 10pm daily with takeout and catering.

2503 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 236-6804
Milano's Ristorante $$
Family-owned Italian restaurant on W Loop 281 serving hand-tossed pizza made from dough mixed daily, pastas, calzones and lunch specials. Open since 2014 and handles catering alongside dine-in and takeout.

1405 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 230-5330
Pizza Hut ↗ chain $
National pizza chain with three Longview stores, on Judson Rd, Gilmer Rd and E Marshall Ave, serving Original Pan and hand-tossed pizzas, Original Stuffed Crust, Melts, wings and breadsticks. All three are delivery and carryout units open until 10pm.
Judson Rd · Gilmer Rd · E Marshall Ave · since 2018
Pizza King ↗ $$
Family-owned Longview pizza institution serving the city from E Marshall Ave since 1965, known for its Kings Delight specialty pie, classic and specialty pizzas, appetizers and a chef salad with homemade house dressing. Dine-in Tuesday through Sunday and a 2024 Locals Love Us award winner.

1100 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 753-0912
Pizza King To-Go ↗ $$
Quick-service carryout outlet of Longview's 1965-founded Pizza King, on N Fourth St, making the same Kings Delight and specialty pizzas plus take-and-bake pies for pickup. Open Monday through Saturday with roughly 15-minute order times.

3302 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 230-1965
Roma's Italian Kitchen ↗ bar $$
Downtown Italian restaurant on E Tyler St serving New York-style pizza, baked pastas, chicken and veal entrees, seafood and hot subs, with bread and dipping oil to start and a full bar. Open since 2019 with dine-in, takeout and catering.

102 E Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 · (430) 625-7240
Chuck E. Cheese ↗ $$
Family pizza and arcade venue on W Loop 281 pairing hand-tossed pizza, wings and a salad bar with games, a prize counter and birthday parties. Open seven days a week, until 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

312 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 234-1111
Domino's ↗ chain $
Pizza delivery and carryout chain with three Longview stores, on Gilmer Rd, Triple Creek Cir and Estes Dr next to Walmart. Hand-tossed and pan pizzas plus wings, pasta, sandwiches and desserts, all with online ordering and tracking.
Estes Dr · Us Highway 259 · Triple Creek Dr · Gilmer Rd · since 2024
Olive Garden ↗ bar chain $$
National Italian chain on W Loop 281 serving unlimited salad and breadsticks alongside pastas, chicken parmigiana and seafood. A full bar pours Italian wines and cocktails.

104 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 236-0141
Pietro's ↗ $$
Wood-fired Italian kitchen on Gilmer Rd turning out pizzas built on imported Italian cheeses, fresh herbs and premium meats, with vegetarian and vegan options. Open Tuesday through Saturday, with beer and wine served.

2418 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 295-7900
Rotolo's Pizzeria ↗ bar $$
Louisiana-born pizzeria on N Fourth Street serving hand-tossed pizzas, calzones, pasta, wings and salads. The dining room has a full bar and televised games.

3407 N Fourth St Ste 101, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 212-7448

Asian (24)

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot ↗ bar $$
All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot restaurant on Tuttle Blvd where diners grill meats and simmer broths at the table. Part of the national KPOT chain and one of the few tabletop-grill spots in East Texas.

2802 Tuttle Blvd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 331-0792
Chiangmai Thai Kitchen ↗ $$
Family-owned Thai and sushi kitchen in the W Loop 281 shopping center serving tom yum soup, pad thai, green and duck curries, larb, pineapple fried rice and crab rangoon, with set spice levels and gluten-free options. Open Tuesday through Sunday for dine-in, takeout and catering.

103 W Loop 281 Ste 430, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-6622
China King Buffet $
All-you-can-eat Chinese buffet on W Loop 281 with General Tso's chicken, crab rangoon and a sushi selection, plus crab and crawfish on the weekend bar. Under current ownership since 2024, with dine-in and takeout.

440 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 757-8883
Fun Noodle Bar ↗ $$
Asian noodle house on W Loop 281 serving black garlic ramen and fresh-made noodles alongside sushi rolls and platters, soup dumplings, chow mein, coconut shrimp and Thai tea. Opened in 2023 with dine-in, takeout and beer and wine.

1809 W Loop 281 Ste 130, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 220-0150
Lil Thai House ↗ $$
Small owner-run Thai kitchen on N Fredonia St serving tom kha gai, panang curry, pad thai, drunken noodles and spicy Thai basil dishes cooked fresh to order with set heat levels. A downtown fixture since 2008, open weekday lunch only, 11am to 2pm.

212 N Fredonia St Ste B, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 236-0155
Magic China $
Chinese takeout counter on Gilmer Rd serving orange and sesame chicken, kung pao chicken, mei fun, chicken and broccoli, crab rangoon and hot and sour soup, with generous and affordable lunch portions. Open since 2021 for pickup and delivery.

1903 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 759-6699
Okidoki Hibachi Express $
Japanese hibachi counter on Alpine Rd serving steak, chicken and shrimp hibachi and yakisoba plates with fried rice, noodles and grilled vegetables, plus chicken katsu, egg rolls, crab rangoon and spicy edamame. Grew out of a Marshall food truck and opened this storefront in 2024.

1204 Alpine Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 746-0149
Oumi Sushi (Sprouts) $
Independently operated sushi counter inside the Sprouts Farmers Market on Judson Rd, where sushi chefs hand-roll trays through the day for the grab-and-go case. Opened with the store in 2025.

2547 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605
Panda Express ↗ chain $
American-Chinese fast-food chain on N Eastman Rd serving Original Orange Chicken, Beijing beef, honey walnut shrimp and chow mein on build-your-own plates and bowls. Longview's only location, open since 2011 with dine-in, takeout and delivery.

3082 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-0969
Panda Korea $$
Family-run Korean kitchen on N High St serving bulgogi hot plates, hot stone bibimbap, kimbap, kimchi stew and cold buckwheat naeng myun, plus weekday lunch specials served with banchan sides. Open since 2018 for dine-in and takeout.

420 N High St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 757-9137
Pho Saigon ↗ $
Southern-Vietnamese kitchen on Bill Owens Pkwy, where the pho broth simmers 24 hours and comes as beef combination, brisket and meatball, lemongrass sa-te or chicken breast bowls, alongside grilled pork rice plates and a vegetable tofu soup. Family-run with dine-in, takeout and delivery.

2655 Bill Owens Pkwy, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 291-1459
Ramen Saikou $$
Scratch ramen shop on McCann Rd pouring shoyu, tonkotsu, naruto and spicy tan tan bowls alongside yakisoba, rice plates, pork bao buns, takoyaki and gyoza. Casual anime-decorated dining room open daily from 11am.

1426 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 215-8002
Shogun Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse bar $$
Longview's long-running Japanese steakhouse on W Loop 281, cooking steak, shrimp, scallops and chicken at teppanyaki hibachi tables and rolling sushi at its own bar. Dinner only, seven days a week, with a full bar and lounge.

1313 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 295-3001
Sumo Japanese Grill & Sushi ↗ $$
Cozy hibachi and sushi spot on McCann Rd known for its chicken-and-shrimp and NY strip hibachi combos, sushi rolls and yum yum sauce. Under new ownership since January 2025 and serving beer and wine.

1301 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 238-8320
Sushi Shima bar $$
Sushi bar and hibachi kitchen on N Eastman Rd near Longview Mall, serving nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls plus an all-you-can-eat option and a kids' menu. Full bar pouring sake, beer and cocktails.

3084 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 224-2221
Pho Vietnamese Restaurant $
Family-run Vietnamese kitchen on N High St serving beef, chicken and shrimp pho with fresh herb plates, plus vermicelli bowls and vegetarian fried rice. A neighborhood favorite for an affordable bowl of pho.

417 N High St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 234-1600
Wok-On $
Family-run Chinese kitchen in a standalone building on S Eastman Rd, turning out crab rangoon, egg rolls, orange chicken, hunan chicken and empress shrimp in generous portions. Simple dining room with takeout and delivery.

2133 S Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 345-5488
Evergreen Food Factory ↗ $
Korean kitchen on W Marshall Ave serving beef bulgogi over rice, kimbap, Korean fried chicken, K-dogs, ramen and poke bowls, with a $9.99 lunch special. Small dine-in storefront with its own online ordering, open Monday through Saturday.

1402 W Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 470-0342
Bubbly's $
Family-run counter in the Longview Mall food court serving Filipino and Asian plates alongside bubble tea. Grilled pork and chicken skewers, eggrolls, noodles, sisig and Korean corn dogs round out the menu.

3500 McCann Rd Ste M6, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 258-2526
Goung Zhou Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar ↗ $$
Judson Rd Asian bistro and sushi bar pairing specialty rolls and sashimi with tempura, curries, noodle dishes and entrees such as blackened salmon and fresh sea bass. Full bar with premium sake, martinis and craft cocktails, open 11am to 9pm weekdays and to 10pm Friday and Saturday.

2002 Judson Rd Ste 103, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 247-8000
Hupei Chinese Restaurant ↗ $
Long-running Chinese restaurant on N Spur 63, serving lunch specials, sesame and General Tso's chicken, lo mein and combination dinners. Dine-in, takeout and delivery.

421 N Spur 63, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 753-3020
Kumori Japanese Restaurant $$
Hibachi and sushi house that moved from Ruthlynn Dr to the Brookwood Village center on McCann Rd in mid-2026. Rolls and grilled hibachi plates are joined by specials such as yakisoba and takoyaki.

1442 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 808-5769
China Max $
Chinese counter in the Longview Mall food court on McCann Rd, plating orange chicken and other stir-fry standards in generous portions. Open daily for takeout or food-court seating.

3500 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75605
Sushico Hibachi & Sushi Asian Cuisine ↗ $$
Sushi and hibachi restaurant on W Loop 281 serving nigiri, specialty rolls, bento boxes and teppanyaki plates, with a complimentary soup starter. Closed Mondays.

409 W Loop 281 Ste 105, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 824-2531

Breakfast & Diner (8)

Bells Diner $
Family-owned soul food and country home-cooking diner on S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, known for oxtails, pork steaks, neckbones, cabbage and mac and cheese. Serving Longview since the early 1990s and finishing with homemade cakes and pies.

2600 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 234-0443
City Diner ↗ $
Family-run diner on W Marshall Ave serving all-day breakfast, chicken fried steak, burgers and Greek-influenced plates. Open daily for breakfast and lunch at the same address since 2015.

1226 W Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 234-9926
Lizzy's Diner $
Independent Judson Rd diner serving all-day breakfast, burgers and Southern comfort plates, with vegetarian options on the menu. Family-owned and open since 2021.

1301 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 663-1154
The Texas Cafe $
Southern comfort-food cafe on N Eastman Rd serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week since 2025. Skillets, chicken fried steak and homemade cream gravy anchor the menu.

3090 N Eastman Rd Ste 102, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 267-2500
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ↗ chain $$
Country-cooking chain on the I-20 access road serving all-day breakfast, chicken and dumplings, meatloaf and buttermilk biscuits, with a gift shop and rocking-chair porch attached. Open at 7am every day, until 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

822 S Access Rd, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 553-1314
Nanny Goat's Cafe & Feed Bin ↗ $$
Judson Rd cafe that shares its building with a convenience store, serving scratch breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and daily specials in its own dining room. Breakfast runs 7am to 10am and lunch until 4pm Monday through Saturday.

1401 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 653-4801
Denny's ↗ $
Longview branch of the round-the-clock American diner chain, on S Eastman Road near the Whataburger corner. Grand Slam breakfasts, skillets, burgers and melts are served all day.

3126 S Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 234-0266
Waffle House ↗ chain $
Round-the-clock Southern diner chain with two Longview restaurants, on Estes Parkway at the I-20 exit and on E Loop 281. Both run 24 hours a day for waffles, hashbrowns scattered and smothered, omelets and patty melts off an open grill.
E Loop 281 · Estes Pkwy · since 1997

Sandwiches & Delis (10)

Jason's Deli ↗ chain $$
Beaumont-founded deli chain on W Loop 281 serving muffulettas, po-boys, hot sandwiches and a large salad bar. Opens at 6am daily and has operated at this address since 2002.

103 W Loop 281 Ste 201, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-5161
McAlister's Deli ↗ chain $$
Deli chain on Judson Rd serving oversized sandwiches, spuds, soups and its trademark sweet tea. Open 10am to 10pm daily.

2804 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-6868
Newk's Eatery ↗ $$
Fast-casual cafe on E Loop 281 serving made-to-order sandwiches, California club salads, oven-baked pizzas and cake by the slice. One of the chain's remaining Texas locations, offering dine-in, pickup, curbside and delivery.

110 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 753-7000
Roost Chicken Salad & Deli ↗ $$
East Texas deli on E Hawkins Pkwy serving house-made chicken salads, pimento cheese, deli sandwiches, soups and salads, with dine-in, drive-thru and curbside service. Operating at this address since 2020 and now one of four Roost stores alongside Tyler and Athens.

310 E Hawkins Pkwy Ste 102, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 625-7373
Deb's Downtown Cafe $
Longtime downtown lunch counter serving hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salads and a well-liked cheeseburger in a family atmosphere. Open weekdays 11am to 2pm only.

103 W Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 234-2823
Arby's ↗ $
Fast-food chain on McCann Rd known for thin-sliced roast beef sandwiches, curly fries and Market Fresh wraps. Drive-thru and dine-in.

1025 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 758-0005
Jersey Mike's Subs ↗ $
Longview's Jersey Mike's on N Fourth St, slicing cold subs to order and grilling hot subs including the Original Italian and the Chipotle Cheese Steak. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.

3312 N Fourth St Ste 100, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-3362
Panera Bread ↗ chain $$
Bakery-cafe on E Loop 281 serving soups, salads, sandwiches and You Pick Two combos plus pastries and espresso drinks. Opens at 6am on weekdays and has a drive-thru.

481 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-5200
Schlotzsky's ↗ chain $
Austin-founded deli chain built around The Original sandwich on house-baked sourdough buns, plus flatbread pizzas, soups and salads. Longview's single store sits on W Loop 281 under a longtime East Texas franchisee.

1429 W Loop 281 Ste B1, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 297-8030
Subway ↗ chain $
Sandwich chain building made-to-order subs, wraps and salads on bread baked in store. Three standalone Longview shops serve E Marshall Ave, Gilmer Rd and Judson Rd.
Gilmer Rd · E Marshall Ave · N Eastman Rd · Judson Rd · Estes Pkwy · since 2005

Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (33)

Andy's Frozen Custard ↗ $
Drive-through and walk-up frozen custard stand on E Hawkins Pkwy serving concretes, jackhammers, sundaes, hand-spun malts and shakes made from custard frozen fresh through the day. Open late Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays.

610 E Hawkins Pkwy, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 625-4774
Auntie Anne's / Carvel (Longview Mall) ↗ $
Co-branded pretzel and ice cream storefront inside Longview Mall, twisting Auntie Anne's soft pretzels, pretzel dogs, nuggets and lemonade alongside Carvel soft-serve cones, sundaes and ice cream cakes. Open seven days a week with mall hours.

3500 McCann Rd Ste L10, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 753-7786
Boba Cutea $
Bubble tea and shaved ice shop on Judson Rd, open since December 2023, pouring milk teas, fruit and specialty teas, blended drinks and coffee with boba and jelly toppings. Open daily with shorter Sunday hours.

2551 Judson Rd Ste B, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 353-4411
Bombongo Ice Cream Shop $
Mexican ice cream and snack shop on Estes Pkwy serving chamoyadas, banana splits, snow cones and frappes alongside fresh fruit cups, aguas frescas, nachos and tortas. Open afternoons into the evening seven days a week.

2502 Estes Pkwy, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 423-2354
Chugg's Tea & Water Co. ↗ $
Family-owned tea and water stop on McCann Rd that purifies its own water and brews it into dozens of sweet and unsweet flavored teas made without syrups, with free samples at the drive-thru. Also sells purified and alkaline water and bagged ice, and delivers water to homes and businesses across East Texas.

1026 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 212-2135
Crank It Up Nutrition ↗ $
South Longview nutrition club pouring loaded teas, protein shakes, coffees and refreshers built around energy, weight-loss and vascular-health add-ins. Opens at 6am on weekdays for the commute down Estes Pkwy.

3665 Estes Pkwy Unit B, Longview, TX 75603 · (903) 483-4293
Donut Box $
Two Longview donut shops trade under the Donut Box name, on W Marshall Ave and Gilmer Rd, both opening at 5am daily. The Gilmer Rd shop is known for apple fritters, raspberry-filled donuts, glazed donut holes and cheese kolaches.
Estes Pkwy · since 2019
Donut King $
Neighborhood donut shop and bakery on N Eastman Rd selling doughnuts, coffee and breakfast sandwiches, with sausage or bacon, egg and cheese among the regulars' picks. Open daily from 4am until noon.

522 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 757-8661
Dutch Bros Coffee ↗ $
Drive-thru coffee chain with two Longview stands, on W Loop 281 and E Loop 281, serving espresso drinks, blended freezes and smoothies. Both have a drive-thru and a walk-up pickup window and stay open until 10pm.
E Loop 281 · W Loop 281 · since 2023
Evergreen Coffee & Dessert $
Cozy neighborhood coffee shop pouring drip coffee, honey lavender lattes, vanilla caramel frappes, boba teas and smoothies alongside a case of desserts. Open from 7am on weekdays with a quiet sit-down room.

1111 Evergreen St, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 331-6059
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt ↗ $
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop in Hawkins Pkwy Center with a rotating flavor wall, a long topping bar and made-to-order froyo cakes. Priced by weight, with catering and fundraiser options.

310 E Hawkins Pkwy Ste 100, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 625-8053
Great American Cookies ↗ $
Longview Mall cookie counter baking chocolate chip, double fudge and sugar cookies plus brownies and custom-decorated cookie cakes. Cookie cakes can be ordered ahead for pickup or delivery.

3500 McCann Rd Ste L7B, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 753-1984
HTeaO ↗ $
Texas-born iced tea drive-thru serving more than 20 flavors of sweet and unsweet tea brewed daily, plus coffee and a secret menu of mixed flavors. Open from 7am on weekdays at Toler Rd.

2000 Toler Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 201-4334
La Cabane de Dessert $$
French-inspired scratch bakery on Gilmer Rd known for cupcakes, custom cakes and gourmet coffee drinks, with gift items and candle melts alongside the pastry case. Open Thursday and Friday from noon to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm only.

4315 Gilmer Rd Ste 100, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 212-5253
Longview Donut Shop $
Judson Rd donut shop turning out regular and chocolate glazed donuts, apple fritters, kolaches and breakfast sandwiches. Open every day from 4:30am until noon.

2601 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 237-9798
Paleteria Lizbeth $
Mexican paleteria that has served E Marshall Ave since 2008, selling fresh fruit paletas, fresas con crema, mangonadas and elote alongside burritos and other street snacks. Family-run and open daily from 11am to 9pm.

1305 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 240-3783
Maria's Dessert Shop $
Small strip-mall dessert shop on S High St where the sweets are made fresh to order, including banana split nachos and frozen strawberries with cream. Family atmosphere with a well-reviewed run of fruit and cream treats.

2039 S High St, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 917-2232
Mo Rolls $
Rolled ice cream counter inside Longview Mall, with flavors such as Reese, Monkey Bar and a regularly picked cookies and cream. Open seven days a week on mall hours.

3500 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75605
Panthers Nutrition ↗ $
Herbalife nutrition club on Gilmer Rd pouring more than 200 loaded tea flavors, protein shakes and caffeine-free refreshers, in sizes up to a 42oz Super Mega. Opens at 6:30am on weekdays; closed Sunday.

3800 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 220-0076
Coffee Mill $
West-side coffee shop with a double-sided drive-thru, pouring espresso drinks such as the s'mores latte along with smoothies, energy teas and protein shakes. Pastries, avocado toast, egg bites and breakfast sandwiches round out the counter; open Monday through Saturday from 6am.

2001 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 759-7373
Scooter's Coffee ↗ $
Drive-thru coffee franchise with two Longview stands, one on W Marshall Ave near the Loop 281 corner and one downtown on E Marshall Ave. Espresso drinks, Blenders, smoothies and egg bites from 5:30am on weekdays.
W Marshall Ave · E Marshall Ave · since 2022
Smoothie King ↗ chain $
Two Longview smoothie bars, on E Loop 281 and Toler Rd, blending fruit, protein and meal-replacement smoothies built around fitness and wellness goals. Both open at 6am on weekdays with app, pickup and delivery ordering.
E Loop 281 · since 2007
Starbucks ↗ chain $
The Seattle coffeehouse chain runs five company-operated cafes in Longview, most with drive-thru windows. Stores sit on W Loop 281, N Eastman Rd, W Marshall Ave, Gilmer Rd and Estes Pkwy.
N Eastman Rd · W Marshall Ave · W Loop 281 · Ested Pkwy · Gilmer Rd · since 2003
7 Brew Coffee ↗ $
Drive-thru-only coffee stand pouring the chain's sweet-cream espresso drinks, infused energy drinks, shakes and teas. Longview's single 7 Brew stand sits on McCann Rd.

3611 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 803-4804
Yukon Coffee ↗ $
Locally owned coffee stand on Nealy Way with a double drive-thru, a walk-up window and a patio. Open 5:30am to 8pm Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays.

3105 Nealy Way, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 331-4049
Adan Donuts $
Family-run donut shop on Gilmer Rd near the TX-300 junction, open early mornings through about noon. Donuts, kolaches and croissants are made fresh daily.

801 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 212-4161
Boba Pub $
Bubble tea shop in the W Loop 281 shopping center pouring milk teas, fruit slushes, matcha lattes and Vietnamese coffee. Boba and topping add-ins by the cup.

405 W Loop 281 Ste L, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 625-7068
Master Donuts $
Neighborhood donut shop on E Marshall Ave frying soft glazed and caramel donuts, assorted dozens and jalapeno kolaches at low prices. Early-morning counter with quick, friendly service.

917 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 238-8575
Nothing Bundt Cakes ↗ $
Bundt cake bakery near Longview Mall, open since spring 2024, selling bite-size Bundtinis, personal Bundtlets and tiered cakes finished with the chain's signature cream cheese frosting. Flavors include red velvet, chocolate chocolate chip and lemon.

303 W Loop 281 Ste 120, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 309-5569
Renee's Snoballs $
Fixed shaved-ice stand on S High St pouring New Orleans-style snoballs in a long list of syrup flavors. Open afternoons during the warm-weather season.

1403 S High St, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 452-3523
Shipley Do-Nuts ↗ $
Houston-founded donut and kolache chain whose Longview shop opens before dawn on N Spur 63. Glazed, iced and filled donuts, donut holes and sausage-and-cheese kolaches come out of the fryer through the morning.

325 N Spur 63, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 753-0871
Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery ↗ $
Cupcakery and creamery on N Fourth Street baking fresh cupcakes daily, with sugar-free and gluten-free options alongside specialty cupcakes and cakes. Special orders are taken in store.

3407 N Fourth St Ste 100, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-2640
Star Donuts $
Independent donut shop on W Marshall Avenue serving glazed, cake and filled donuts. Family-run and open since 2017.

1203 W Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 236-4440

Other (6)

Ak & Ac Investment McCann Rd · since 2026
Elisha's Food For The Soul $
Family-run Southern comfort kitchen on E Marshall Ave serving smothered pork chops, chicken and dressing, catfish fillets and meatloaf with purple hull peas, squash and hot water cornbread. Owner Elisha Williamson moved the restaurant to Longview from Marshall in August 2025; closed Mondays.

1511 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Fat Boyzzz $
Cafeteria-style Southern soul food kitchen on the I-20 north access road serving fried catfish, fried chicken, smothered pork chops and chicken-fried steak with mac and cheese, cabbage and loaded potatoes. Lunch plates Tuesday through Sunday plus a Friday dinner service, closed Monday.

607 N Access Rd, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 619-3301
Hawkins Catering S Mobberly Ave · since 2017
Love To Eat Catering Reese St · since 2023
Pupusas El Torogoz ↗ $
Family-run Salvadoran restaurant on E Marshall Ave specializing in hand-pressed pupusas stuffed with chicharron, beans, cheese or chicken. Opens at 9am Sunday through Friday for dine-in, takeout and delivery.

1707 E Marshall Ave Ste 100, Longview, TX 75601 · (214) 924-8468

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Amazing Concessions Bennington Ct · since 2010
Bo Daddy's Kettle Corn Airline Rd · since 2025
Bubba's Shaved Ice Rebecca Cir · since 2010
Ceci's Tacos Judson Rd · since 2025
Churros Magic Place E Melton St · since 2022
Coffee & T's Glencrest Ln · since 2020
Cravings Food Truck Lemmons Dr · since 2026
Crawfish Cove Estes Pwky · since 2016
Delicias Durango Graham Dr · since 2025
Funnel Cake Playground S Eastman Rd · since 2022
Guy Don's Buckner Dr · since 2020
Islands Shave Ice N Eastman Rd · since 2023
Jjs Concessions Southcastle St · since 2023
Just Drinks Cynthia Dr · since 2026
Justin Bell Hidden Hills Cir · since 2021
Kona Ice Gilmer Rd · since 2017
Krawdaddy's Crawfish Us Highway 259 · since 2021
Leon's Taqueria E Us Highway 80 Lot 2b · since 2023
Lina's Tacos Private Road 1518 · since 2023
Longview Barbecue Company N Horaney St · since 2021
M & A McKinney Food Services Lavender Leaf · since 2024
Maria Hot Tamales Us Highway 259 · since 2019
Marias Tejas Mexican Restaurant S Center St · since 2025
Mbitious & Courage Cafe Preston Dr · since 2025
Meno's Birria Brent Rd · since 2024
Mitos Taqueria Estes Pkwy · since 2020
Philly Rob's 2016b Majestic Pace St · since 2021
Popejoy, Davis & Aiken Delmora Dr · since 2025
Porknbeef Smokehouse Miami Dr · since 2016
Ptquenchies San Augustine Ln · since 2023
Red White Blue Smokin Cowboy BBQ Woodbrook Ct · since 2025
Redboots Roadkills Cafe And Grill Duncan St · since 2020
Rolling Smokes BBQ & Catering Ouida Cir · since 2018
Sandman Brisket Burgers And Fries W Fairlane Dr · since 2026
Shivers Natural Snow Us Highway 259 · since 2016
Sothy's Kitchen Circle Rd · since 2016
Street Licious Ferndale St · since 2020
Street-Licious N Eastman Rd · since 2020
Tacos De Luna Joplin Dr · since 2024
Tahiti Blue Sno-Ball Factory Pine Tree Rd · since 2011
Taqueria El Mexicano Estes Pkwy · since 2026
Texas Taco Shack Private Road 2150 · since 2023
The Big Sippi Stracener Rd · since 2026
The Chicken Wang E Cotton St # Dt · since 2024
The Chop St · since 2026
The Crawfish Cartel Abby Gail Dr · since 2021
Travelin Toms E Loop Dr · since 2023
Vortex Food Trailer S Main St · since 2025
Yimm's Food Truck Estes Pkwy · since 2024

Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (76)

903 Billiards Billiards
Alpine 55 Bar
Alpine 55 Market Place Bar
Amc Longview 10 Bar
Barron's Bar
Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant Bar
Club Aguilas Club $
Neighborhood nightclub on E Marshall Ave east of downtown, run by the same owner since 2017 and licensed by the state as a public retail drinking place. Beer and wine only, with no liquor service.

1016 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Daiquiri Express Daiquiri Bar $
Frozen-daiquiri shop with two Longview stores, on N Spur 63 near downtown and on S Eastman Road. Both run a drive-thru window alongside walk-in bar and table seating.

(903) 757-3120
Film Alley Bar
Fraternal Order Of Eagles Aerie Bar
Fuji Restaurant Bar
J's Place Bar $
Neighborhood beer-and-wine bar on E Marshall Avenue east of downtown, running under the same on-premise permit since 2004. It is a 21-and-up room with a cover at the door.

1313 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 234-0531
Leon's Steakhouse Saloon Saloon $$
Texas roadhouse steakhouse on S Eastman Road in south Longview, holding the same on-premise beer and wine permit since 1997. Hand-cut Angus ribeyes and New York strips come with live music, country dancing and a 21-and-up door.

2112 S Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75602 · (903) 753-9415
McCann St. Grill Bar & Grill $$
Longview eatery and bar established on McCann Road in 1973, reopened in 2024 after more than a decade dark. A fully stocked bar backs comfort-food plates, karaoke and shuffleboard, open daily from 11am to 2am.

1217 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (430) 267-7300
Memphis Bar & Grill Bar & Grill $
Neighborhood bar and grill on N Spur 63 just north of downtown, open daily from 2pm until 2am with a full bar and a working kitchen known for patty melts and onion rings. Entry is 21-and-up with valid ID.

203 N Spur 63, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 553-1518
Oil Bowl Bar
Oil Horse Brewing Company Brewery $$
Downtown craft brewery and taproom on W Tyler Street, brewing a rotating range of styles that are crafted to remove gluten. The taproom pours the house beer and hosts private events.

101 W Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 241-4686
Outlaws Bar $
Small neighborhood beer-and-wine bar on E Marshall Avenue east of downtown, open from late morning until midnight. It sits next door to J's Place and has held its on-premise permit since 2019.

1315 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 236-9132
Rack And Roll Beer And Billiards Billiards $
Downtown billiards bar on W Tyler Street, in the room that was the Wicked Kitty Saloon. A full mixed-beverage bar runs alongside the pool tables.

217 W Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 714-3986
Reo Starplex Bar
Rmc Tooo Bar
Ruby's In Bar
The Bourbon Alley Bar $$
Downtown craft cocktail bar on E Tyler Street, in the suite that was the Alibi, carried on since 2026 by new veteran owners under a fresh mixed-beverage permit. Handcrafted cocktails come with live music, Louisiana small bites and a VIP Voo Doo Room.

115 E Tyler St Ste 102, Longview, TX 75601
The Links Indoor Golf Bar
The Oilwell Club Club $
Longtime day bar on W Cotton Street in west Longview, open from mid-morning to midnight with karaoke every Wednesday and Friday. The non-smoking room adds an outdoor stage and patio, shuffleboard and gaming, and it welcomes the public under a private-club permit.

1401 W Cotton St, Longview, TX 75604 · (430) 625-7833
The Plain Bar Bar
Bar built out in 2026 inside Longview Mall off McCann Road, in a roughly 900-square-foot storefront taken by owner DeMarkus King, with a full mixed-beverage permit. The concept runs to Sunday brunches, book nights and date-night cocktail classes.

3500 McCann Rd Ste H07B, Longview, TX 75605
The Ranch Bar $$
Longview nightclub that opened in August 2026 under new ownership in the longtime McCann Road club building. Doors open at 8pm for drinks, food and music.

1016 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601
Whiskey J's Club $
Nightclub on N Spur 63 north of downtown, which took over the room from Texas Player's Bar in 2024. Karaoke runs Friday and Saturday nights alongside live music and themed parties through the year.

300 N Spur 63, Longview, TX 75601
Applebee's Grill + Bar American + full bar chain $$
Casual-dining chain on W Loop 281 serving burgers, riblets, steaks and salads. Full bar, TVs and lunch and dinner service daily.

101 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-1267
Bearded Monkey Sports Bar & Grill American + full bar $$
Sports bar and grill on Wal St with wings, burgers, tacos and pizza plus a full bar and wall-to-wall TVs. Opens daily at 11am and runs until 2am Thursday through Saturday.

1013 Wal St Ste 100, Longview, TX 75605
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse American + full bar $$
Brewhouse chain on W Loop 281 serving deep-dish pizza, burgers, pastas and house craft beers from a full bar. Known for the warm Pizookie cookie dessert.

314 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 686-2190
Bubba's 33 American + full bar $$
Texas Roadhouse's sports-bar concept on E Loop 281, built around scratch-made burgers, hand-tossed pizza and wings. Full bar with a long draft list and wall-to-wall TVs.

200 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 232-1606
Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken + full bar chain $$
Sports bar on N Eastman Rd with wall-to-wall TVs, traditional and boneless wings, two dozen sauces and a full bar open late on weekends.

3072 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-3151
Cargo American + full bar $$
Shipping-container restaurant and bar on Nealy Way serving burgers, pizza, wings, salads and weekend brunch. The grounds add pickleball courts, an 18-hole putting course, a rooftop deck and a live-music amphitheater.

3171 Nealy Way, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 215-3003
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American + full bar $$
Scratch-kitchen casual chain on N Eastman Rd near Longview Mall, known for its chicken pot pie, hand-breaded tenders, blackened catfish, key west chicken and shrimp and the free honey butter croissants. Full bar and a large family-friendly dining room.

3074 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-6660
Chili's Grill & Bar American + full bar chain $$
Casual-dining chain on Judson Rd serving sizzling fajitas, baby back ribs, burgers and Southwest egg rolls alongside a full bar. Open from 10:45am daily, with the kitchen running to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

2800 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-2221
Chuy's Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Austin-founded Tex-Mex chain on E Loop 281 known for hand-rolled enchiladas, Big As Yo' Face burritos, creamy jalapeno dip and fresh-squeezed margaritas from a full bar. Open daily from 11am, until 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

208 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (430) 242-7771
Don Benito's Mexican Cafe Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Mexican cafe known for handmade chimichangas, enchiladas and sizzling chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas. Full bar with margaritas, plus catering and online ordering; a sibling location operates in Tyler.

410 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 236-3491
El Corral Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Tex-Mex restaurant on Pine Tree Rd serving sizzling fajitas, molcajete, sour-cream chicken enchiladas and hand-crafted margaritas from a full bar, with gluten-free corn tortillas available. Open daily from 11am, until 10pm Thursday through Saturday.

809 Pine Tree Rd, Longview, TX 75604 · (430) 625-7107
El Rey Mexican Restaurant & Grill Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Mexican restaurant on E Marshall Ave serving Tex-Mex combination plates, fajitas and house margaritas. Holds a full mixed-beverage permit.

1015 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
El Sombrero Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Sit-down Tex-Mex restaurant on Toler Rd serving sizzling chicken and steak fajitas, enchiladas Miguels and quesadillas, with a private dining room for groups. Full bar pouring house margaritas, open daily from 11am.

2005 Toler Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 553-0050
Fisherman's Market Restaurant & Oyster Bar Seafood + full bar $$
Longview seafood house in the Shops at Guthrie center on Johnston St, serving East Texas since 1973 with boiled shrimp, raw oysters, farm-raised catfish, crawfish, fried calamari and shrimp linguini. Oyster bar and full drink menu with happy-hour specials; open 10:30am to 9pm Monday through Saturday.

116 Johnston St Ste F, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 753-6722
Fuzzy's Taco Shop Tex-Mex + full bar chain $
Baja-style taco chain location on E Hawkins Pkwy known for fish tacos, breakfast migas, queso and margaritas. Open in the Hawkins Parkway retail corridor since 2016.

310 E Hawkins Pkwy Ste 104, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-7545
Jalapeño Tree Tex-Mex + full bar $$
East Texas Tex-Mex chain's Longview restaurant on N Eastman Rd, serving sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, chile rellenos and tableside guacamole. Full bar with frozen and house margaritas.

508 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 757-4221
Jocelyn's Mexican Grill Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Mexican kitchen in a Wall St strip near the north loop, known for street tacos and caldo de camaron. Open since 2022 with a full bar.

1009 Wall St Ste 101, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 212-1079
Judd's Downtown American + full bar $$
Locally owned downtown restaurant and cocktail bar on E Tyler St serving burgers, sandwiches, pasta, steaks and seafood alongside a deep bourbon, scotch and tequila list. House plates include fried pickles, a Cajun shrimp po'boy and shrimp and grits.

117 E Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 212-8388
Ki Mexico ETX Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Modern Mexican kitchen operating inside Greenside Beverage Company near the downtown square, with New York strip and chipotle shrimp tacos, Yucatan-spiced pork, elote and entomatadas. Indoor seating plus a patio that hosts live music and DJs.

102 N Green St, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 686-9194
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Asian + full bar $$
All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot restaurant on Tuttle Blvd where diners grill meats and simmer broths at the table. Part of the national KPOT chain and one of the few tabletop-grill spots in East Texas.

2802 Tuttle Blvd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 331-0792
Little Mexico Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Mexican and Tex-Mex kitchen on Judson Rd known for beef and chicken fajitas, pozole, chimichangas and enchiladas, with complimentary chips and salsa. Colorful dining room with table service and a full bar.

2517 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 758-0292
Mexico Ta' Cabron Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Mexican kitchen on E Marshall Ave serving tacos, fajitas and Tex-Mex plates with margaritas and mixed drinks from a full bar. Permitted by the city as a full-service restaurant and inspected in June 2026.

1023 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 985-5555
Mi Casita Tex-Mex + full bar $
Longtime N Spur 63 taco stand with a drive-thru, opening at 6:30am for breakfast tacos, breakfast burritos and eggs. Lunch brings barbacoa and blackened fish tacos, oversized burritos and a salsa bar.

324 N Spur 63, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 758-8226
Olive Garden Italian + full bar chain $$
National Italian chain on W Loop 281 serving unlimited salad and breadsticks alongside pastas, chicken parmigiana and seafood. A full bar pours Italian wines and cocktails.

104 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 236-0141
Outback Steakhouse Steakhouse + full bar $$
Australian-themed steakhouse chain at 4th St and East Loop 281 in front of Walmart, known for its Bloomin' Onion, wood-fire-grilled steaks and full bar.

501 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-6373
Papacita's Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Longview Tex-Mex institution on W Loop 281 open since the early 1990s, known for mesquite-grilled fajitas, homemade tortillas, enchiladas and frozen margaritas. Has a full bar plus banquet rooms for private parties and catering.

305 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-1700
Patio 903 Taqueria + Beer Garden Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Taqueria and shaded outdoor beer garden that opened on Judson Rd in March 2026, with ribeye, mesquite chicken, mahi mahi and veggie tacos plus quesadillas, chips and salsa and charred street corn. A full bar pours cocktails, and a patio stage hosts live music on Taco Tuesdays.

1811A Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 704-4565
Posados Cafe Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Longview outpost of the East Texas Tex-Mex chain, open at Triple Creek since 1998 and serving enchiladas, steak and chicken fajitas, chips and salsa and complimentary sopapillas. Full bar with margaritas; open until 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday.

110 Triple Creek Cir, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 234-9115
Roma's Italian Kitchen Italian + full bar $$
Downtown Italian restaurant on E Tyler St serving New York-style pizza, baked pastas, chicken and veal entrees, seafood and hot subs, with bread and dipping oil to start and a full bar. Open since 2019 with dine-in, takeout and catering.

102 E Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 · (430) 625-7240
Rotolo's Pizzeria Italian + full bar $$
Louisiana-born pizzeria on N Fourth Street serving hand-tossed pizzas, calzones, pasta, wings and salads. The dining room has a full bar and televised games.

3407 N Fourth St Ste 101, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 212-7448
Ruby's Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $$
First Longview location of the Tyler-based family chain, opened in December 2025 in the former Tuscan Pig building on S High Street. The kitchen cooks Guerrero-style birria tacos, enchiladas and combination plates, with a full bar.

401 S High St, Longview, TX 75601 · (430) 201-2036
Saltgrass Steakhouse Steakhouse + full bar $$
Landry's-owned Texas steakhouse on the east loop serving hand-cut steaks, ribs and seafood in a hill-country lodge setting.

411 E Loop 281 Ste B, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 232-1513
Shogun Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse Asian + full bar $$
Longview's long-running Japanese steakhouse on W Loop 281, cooking steak, shrimp, scallops and chicken at teppanyaki hibachi tables and rolling sushi at its own bar. Dinner only, seven days a week, with a full bar and lounge.

1313 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 295-3001
Sushi Shima Asian + full bar $$
Sushi bar and hibachi kitchen on N Eastman Rd near Longview Mall, serving nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls plus an all-you-can-eat option and a kids' menu. Full bar pouring sake, beer and cocktails.

3084 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 224-2221
Tele's Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on Judson Road, the Longview branch of a small East Texas group that also has stores in Diana and Gladewater. Street tacos, fajitas and enchiladas come with a full bar and margaritas; closed Sunday afternoons at 4pm.

1700 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 553-9833
Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse + full bar $$
National steakhouse chain on E Loop 281 serving hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, country sides and free peanuts and rolls. The bar pours draft beer and the Legend margarita, and weekday doors open at 3pm.

320 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 757-6006
The Catch Seafood + full bar $$
Gulf Coast seafood house on N Fourth Street, the Longview half of a two-store East Texas pair, serving fried and grilled fish fillets, shrimp baskets, po'boys and gumbo. Open 10:30am to 9pm daily with beer and cocktails.

3312 N Fourth St Ste 101, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 663-2940
The Levee Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Late-night dance club and bar on Joplin Drive just off downtown, with a big stage, a roomy dance floor, three bars and an enclosed back porch. Live bands and DJs run country and Latin nights Wednesday through Saturday, and a taco truck parks on site.

111 Joplin Dr, Longview, TX 75601 · (430) 201-6415
The Mighty Crab Seafood + full bar $$
Cajun seafood boil house on N Fourth St serving crab, crawfish, shrimp and mussels by the pound in choose-your-own garlic butter and Cajun sauces, alongside fried baskets. Part of the small Mighty Crab group that also has a Tyler restaurant, with a full bar and late weekend hours.

3213 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 234-8888
The Page Pub & Pizzeria Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Locally owned 21-and-up neighborhood sports pub off Bill Owens Parkway, open more than a decade, with 12 big-screen TVs, pool tables and a jukebox. A full bar pours cold beer and frozen margaritas alongside handcrafted pizzas, wings, burgers and gourmet sandwiches.

2647 Bill Owens Pkwy Ste 3032, Longview, TX 75604 · (903) 297-8122
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp Seafood + full bar $$
Beaumont-born MexiCajun roadhouse on E Marshall Ave mixing Tex-Mex and Cajun: crawfish etouffee, blackened fish tacos, boudin balls and shrimp platters. Full bar with frozen drinks and live music, open since 2022.

1501 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 · (903) 653-0074
Time Out Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Locally owned sports bar and grill on N Spur 63, opened in 2025 in the suite that was long the Lodge Sports Bar and Billiards. Owner Ron Thompson runs it with a full mixed-beverage bar alongside a full-service kitchen.

501 N Spur 63 Ste A1, Longview, TX 75601
Courtyard Longview North Hotel Bar
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Bar
Crossing Creeks Country Club Country Club members only
Private country club on the former Oak Forest course in northwest Longview, with an 18-hole layout, a pool, twelve pickleball courts and two clubhouse dining rooms. The Electric Tees simulator bar and The Fringe restaurant and patio both pour a full bar, and access is by membership or a member's guest.

2044 Oak Forest Country Club Dr, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 807-0706
Goung Zhou Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar Club members only $$
Judson Rd Asian bistro and sushi bar pairing specialty rolls and sashimi with tempura, curries, noodle dishes and entrees such as blackened salmon and fresh sea bass. Full bar with premium sake, martinis and craft cocktails, open 11am to 9pm weekdays and to 10pm Friday and Saturday.

2002 Judson Rd Ste 103, Longview, TX 75605 · (903) 247-8000
Longview Post No. 4002 VFW Of The United States Veterans Post members only
Pinecrest Country Club Country Club members only

Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)

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