Restaurants in Lufkin, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated October 2026
Local picks
Ray's Drive Inn
Burgers · 420 N Timberland Dr
Longtime Lufkin drive-in burger restaurant on N Timberland Dr, in business since at least 1982.
Restaurant Directory: Lufkin
A directory of 110 restaurants, 41 food trucks, and 31 bars & nightlife spots, built from active Texas sales-tax permits, grouped by cuisine where the name makes it clear.
Barbecue (2)
- Bodacious Bar-B-Q
Lufkin location of the East Texas Bodacious Bar-B-Q franchise, serving smoked brisket, sausage and ribs.
- Stringer's Lufkin Bar B Q ↗
Family-run barbecue joint with a dining room and drive-thru, a Lufkin tradition since 1950.
Mexican & Tex-Mex (19)
- Skyline Burrito Bowls ↗
Family-owned burrito-bowl shop with an in-house bakery (cupcakes, sopapilla cheesecake); advertises being voted Lufkin's best burrito 11 years running.
- Skyline Burrito Bowls Express ↗
Smaller express outlet of Lufkin's Skyline Burrito Bowls.
- Taco Bell ↗ chain $
Fast-food Tex-Mex chain with several Lufkin drive-thrus.
S 1st St · S Timberland Dr · permit since 1998 - Taco Bueno ↗ chain $
Tex-Mex fast-food chain outlet on S 1st St, run by a Tyler-based franchisee since 2006.
- Taco Casa ↗ chain $
Taco Casa #36, a Texas fast-food Tex-Mex chain outlet on S First St.
- Herraduras Mexican Fire & Grill ↗ bar
Full-service Mexican restaurant and bar on S John Redditt Dr.
- Tequila Grill bar
Mexican restaurant and bar opened in early 2025 in the former Red Lobster building on S 1st St.
- Casa Olé ↗ bar
Casa Olé #4025, the Houston-based Tex-Mex chain's Lufkin restaurant on S 1st St; a new operator took over in spring 2026.
- Danny's Taqueria
Taqueria that opened in spring 2026 on E Lufkin Ave downtown.
- El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant bar
Mexican restaurant with a full bar, in the former Applebee's building on S Medford Dr.
- El Salto Jalisco Restaurant bar
Mexican restaurant on N Timberland Dr serving Jalisco-style dishes.
- La Unica
Long-running Mexican restaurant on N Raguet St, in business since 1978.
- La Unica Express
Quick-service offshoot of La Unica on N Timberland Dr.
- Lindo Mexico Restaurant bar
Family-run Mexican restaurant on S Timberland Dr serving Tex-Mex plates with a full bar; operating at this address since 2010.
- Mexico Express
Taqueria on W Frank Ave serving Mexican street tacos and plates; open since 2017.
- Mi Taqueria San Luis
Taqueria on N Raguet St serving tacos and Mexican plates; opened in 2022.
- Ostioneria Mi Tierra
Mexican seafood spot (ostionería) on N Timberland Dr serving cocteles, ceviche and mariscos; open since 2017.
- Taqueria Paraisa
Taqueria on E Denman Ave serving tacos and Mexican plates; open since 2018.
- Taqueria Y Pupuseria Antunez
Taqueria and pupusería on N Timberland Dr serving Mexican tacos and Salvadoran pupusas; opened in 2021.
Burgers & American (19)
- Back Porch Grill
Family restaurant on W Frank Ave operated by R.F. Spornhauer, Inc., the local Golden Corral franchisee, serving since 2015.
- Burger King ↗ chain $
Burger King fast-food locations in Lufkin, franchised by Lone Star Restaurants LLC (Tyler) since 2025.
S 1st St · S Timberland Dr · permit since 2025 - Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen ↗ bar $$
Casual-dining chain restaurant (Darden) serving scratch-made American comfort food, burgers and a full bar.
- T & G Burger
Small independent burger stand on Pershing Ave in Lufkin, in business since 2009.
- Zesty Burger
Independent burger restaurant on W Frank Ave in Lufkin, operating since 2010.
- Cotton Patch Cafe ↗
Texas-based chain cafe serving Southern comfort food such as chicken-fried steak, fried chicken and scratch-made sides; the Lufkin store opened in 1994.
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers ↗ $
Fast-casual chain serving thin-pressed steakburgers, shoestring fries and frozen custard; the Lufkin store opened in 2023.
- Luckett's Hole In One Cafe ↗ bar $$
Family-owned restaurant run by the Marye family since 1998, inside the Quality Inn on S 1st St, serving steaks, seafood, pastas and a Luckett's cheeseburger.
- Chili's ↗ chain $$
Casual-dining chain known for burgers, fajitas, baby back ribs and margaritas.
- Five Guys ↗ $$
Fast-casual chain serving made-to-order burgers, hot dogs and hand-cut fries.
- Golden Corral ↗ $$
All-you-can-eat buffet chain serving American comfort food, a carving station and desserts; the Lufkin store is run by local franchisee R.F. Spornhauer, Inc.
- Jack in the Box ↗ chain $
Fast-food chain serving burgers, tacos and all-day breakfast; Lufkin stores operated by LBY Foods LLC.
W Frank Ave · E Denman Ave · permit since 2018 - McDonald's ↗ chain $
Fast-food burger chain; Lufkin's locations are operated by the local Schuster family franchise group.
S Timberland Dr · S 1st St · Daniel McCall Dr · S John Redditt Dr · permit since 2013 - Ray's Drive Inn
Longtime Lufkin drive-in burger restaurant on N Timberland Dr, in business since at least 1982.
- S&T Pit Burgers And More
Small independent burger spot on Paul Ave in Lufkin, open since 2021.
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ chain $
Sonic Drive-In fast-food chain with three Lufkin drive-ins (S 1st St, W Frank Ave, N Timberland Dr), all under a new franchise operator since February 2026.
S 1st St · W Frank Ave · N Timberland Dr · permit since 2026 - The Mill House bar
Downtown Lufkin restaurant and bar on S First St that opened in July 2025 in the former Restoration Wine Bar space; liquor makes up most of its sales.
- Whataburger ↗ chain $
Whataburger #979, the Texas burger chain, on N Brentwood Dr since 2009.
- Wienerschnitzel ↗ $
Wienerschnitzel #870, hot-dog and chili-dog fast-food chain store on N Brentwood Dr, open since 2018.
Steakhouse (2)
- Outback Steakhouse ↗ bar
Outback Steakhouse chain location serving Australian-themed steaks, ribs and Bloomin' Onion appetizers with a full bar; open at this address since 2007.
- Texas Roadhouse ↗ bar
Texas Roadhouse chain steakhouse serving hand-cut steaks, ribs and fresh-baked rolls with a full bar; opened on S Medford Dr in 2021.
Chicken & Wings (7)
- Buffalo Wild Wings ↗ chain $$
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, a sports-bar chain serving wings, burgers and a full bar, at Miles Way since 2010.
- Chicken Express ↗ $
Chicken Express, the Burleson-based Texas fried-chicken chain, serving tenders, fried chicken, sides and sweet tea on S Medford Dr; current franchise operator since 2022.
- Church's Chicken ↗ chain $
Church's Chicken #503, fried-chicken chain store on S Timberland Dr, open since 2001.
- Raising Cane's ↗ chain $
Raising Cane's #586, chicken-finger chain restaurant on S 1st St; open since October 2020.
- Wingstop ↗ $
Wingstop #201, a chicken-wing chain store in the S Medford Dr shopping center; current franchisee since July 2022.
- Chick-fil-A ↗ chain $
Chick-fil-A chicken-sandwich chain with two Lufkin restaurants: South Loop Crossing (S Medford Dr) and West Lufkin (N John Redditt Dr, opened 2022).
N John Redditt Dr · S Medford Dr · permit since 2022 - Popeyes ↗ chain $
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #3128, fried-chicken chain store on S Timberland Dr, open since 2017.
Seafood & Cajun (6)
- Captain Crab
Independent seafood restaurant on S Timberland Dr serving boiled and fried seafood; opened in 2022.
- David Beard's Catfish King ↗
Long-running Catfish King location of Great American Foods Corp. (in business since 1968), serving fried catfish, shrimp and Southern sides; on this S Medford Dr site since 1982.
- Lufkin Seafood And More
Seafood restaurant on S Timberland Dr opened in May 2025 by a Shreveport-based operator.
- Tia Juanita's Fish Camp ↗ bar
Lufkin location of the Beaumont-based Tia Juanita's Fish Camp, a Cajun and Tex-Mex seafood restaurant with a full bar; opened in 2020.
- Pelican Pointe ↗ bar
Seafood restaurant and bar on N John Redditt Dr, open since 2020, with one of Lufkin's busiest liquor bars.
- Ralph & Kacoo's ↗ bar
Lufkin location of the Louisiana-born Ralph & Kacoo's, serving Cajun seafood such as crawfish, gumbo and fried catfish with a full bar; open on S 1st St since 2007.
Pizza & Italian (9)
- Little Caesars ↗ $
Little Caesars carryout pizza; B&B Team Pizza LLC (Flint, MI franchisee) runs three Lufkin stores.
N Brentwood · N Chestnut St · permit since 2022 - Cicis Pizza ↗ chain $
Cicis all-you-can-eat pizza buffet chain store.
- Marco's Pizza ↗ chain $
Marco's Pizza delivery and carryout franchise store in the 2950 S John Redditt Dr center.
- Mr. Jim's Pizza ↗ $
Mr. Jim's Pizza delivery and carryout franchise, store #0047, opened in 2026.
- Mr. Gatti's Pizza ↗ $
Mr. Gatti's Pizza counter inside the Lufkin Walmart Supercenter #140.
- Pizza Hut ↗ chain $
Pizza Hut delivery and carryout store; Lufkin's only remaining Pizza Hut.
4505 S Medford Dr Ste 305, Lufkin, TX 75901 · (936) 639-3939
- Roma Italian Bistro bar
Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and a full bar, opened in 2020 in the former Rays West building.
- Olive Garden ↗ bar chain $$
Olive Garden Italian chain restaurant (#1761) on S Medford Dr, open since 2008.
- Domino's ↗ $
Domino's Pizza delivery and carryout store, franchised by Palestine-based Ta-Dah! QSR LLC.
Asian (8)
- Tokyo Japanese Seafood And Steakhouse
Japanese seafood and steakhouse in the 2950 S John Redditt Dr strip center, run by the current operator since 2021.
- Chen's China Inn
Chinese restaurant on S Timberland Dr; under new ownership since September 2025.
- China Hibachi Buffet II
Chinese buffet with a hibachi grill station on S Timberland Dr, under the current operator since 2024.
- China Max $
Chinese fast-food counter in the Lufkin Mall food court.
- Panda Express ↗ chain $
Panda Express American-Chinese fast-food chain store (#2292).
- Tsubaki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
Japanese hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar on S 1st St, open since 2014.
- Sake Cafe
Japanese restaurant in the Tulane Dr center, open at this suite since 2009; new operator since August 2025.
- Chun Zeng
Chinese takeout counter at 1108 N Timberland Dr, a space held by a succession of Chinese-restaurant operators since 2021.
Breakfast & Diner (3)
- Mom's Diner
Local home-style diner on W Frank Ave serving breakfast and lunch plates; operating since 2021.
- Cracker Barrel ↗ chain $$
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #622, the Southern comfort-food restaurant and gift store chain, on S 1st St since 2014.
- IHOP ↗ chain $$
IHOP #1474, pancake and all-day breakfast chain restaurant on S Medford Dr.
Sandwiches & Delis (5)
- McAlister's Deli ↗ chain $$
McAlister's Deli franchise location serving deli sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads and sweet tea on S 1st St; open since 2019.
- Newk's Eatery ↗ $$
Newk's Eatery #1119, a fast-casual chain restaurant serving sandwiches, salads, pizzas and soups on Brentwood Dr; open since March 2022.
- Roost Chicken Salad & Deli ↗ $
Roost Chicken Salad & Deli, a Texas chicken-salad and sandwich deli, opened January 2025 in the former The Catch space on S Medford Dr.
- Schlotzsky's ↗ chain $
Schlotzsky's deli chain store serving toasted sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and salads on S Medford Dr.
- Subway ↗ chain $
Subway sandwich chain with three Lufkin stores: Champions Dr, S Timberland Dr and W Frank Ave.
Champions Dr · S Timberland Dr · permit since 2019
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (27)
- Alo Cafe
Small independent café on Atkinson Drive in Lufkin that opened in January 2026.
- Crown Donuts
Donut shop on Champions Drive in Lufkin; run by Daily Investments LLC, the local operator that also runs Daily Donuts.
- Daily Donuts
Donut shop on S John Redditt Drive in Lufkin; the same local operator also runs Crown Donuts.
- Dee Dee Donuts
Local donut shop with two Lufkin stores, on N Timberland Drive and on E Denman Avenue, both run by the Khun family.
N Timberland Dr · E Denman Ave · permit since 2023 - Donut Palace
Donut shop on S First Street in Lufkin, open since 2022.
- Farmhouse Bakery
Local bakery on S John Redditt Drive in Lufkin, next door to Farmhouse Frozen Yogurt in the same building.
- Farmhouse Frozen Yogurt
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop on S John Redditt Drive in Lufkin, in the same building as Farmhouse Bakery; open since 2019.
- Great American Cookies ↗
Great American Cookies franchise in Lufkin Mall selling cookies, cookie cakes and brownies.
- Heritage Coffee Company
Locally owned coffee shop on E Denman Avenue in Lufkin, serving espresso drinks.
- HTeaO ↗
HTeaO iced-tea franchise on S First Street, serving 20+ flavors of fresh-brewed sweet and unsweet tea plus coffee drinks; opened July 2026.
- Java Jack's Coffee House
Lufkin location of Java Jack's, the Nacogdoches coffee house founded in 1996 that roasts its specialty coffee in-house.
- Oasis
Snack and drink shop in downtown Lufkin on W Shepherd Ave, in the storefront The Downtown Scoop used to occupy; open since mid-2025.
- 7 Brew ↗
7 Brew drive-thru coffee stands serving espresso drinks, energy drinks, teas and smoothies; Lufkin has two, on S First Street and S Timberland Drive.
S Timberland Dr · permit since 2026 - Smoothie King ↗ chain
Smoothie King franchise in the S Medford Drive shopping center (with Ross and Best Buy), serving smoothies; open since 2004.
- Sno-Depot
Long-running shaved-ice stand on N Timberland Drive in Lufkin, open since 2006.
- Standpipe Coffee House
Downtown Lufkin coffee house on S First Street, open since 2013.
- Starbucks ↗ chain
Starbucks has two Lufkin stores, on S First Street and on S Timberland Drive (the Timberland store opened in 2022).
S 1st St · S Timberland Dr · permit since 2004 - Suga Momma's
Sweets shop on S John Redditt Drive in Lufkin that opened in January 2026, in the same building as Farmhouse Bakery.
- Tea2Go S Timberland Dr · permit since 2025
- Texas Nutrition
Nutrition shake and drink bar on E Lufkin Ave; open since 2022.
- The Downtown Scoop
Downtown Lufkin ice cream shop; moved from 117 W Shepherd Ave to Cotton Square in March 2026.
- Total Transformation
Nutrition shake and drink bar on W Frank Ave; open since 2020.
- La Bonita Michoacana
Michoacán-style paletería (ice pops and ice cream) on S Timberland Dr; open since 2022.
- Real Time Artisan Sourdough Breads
Small artisan sourdough bakery with a storefront on E Shepherd Ave since late 2024.
- Shipley Do-Nuts ↗ $
Franchise of the Houston-born Shipley Do-Nuts chain on S Timberland Dr, serving doughnuts, kolaches and coffee; open since 2016.
- Sofy's Donuts & Tacos
Donut shop on N Raguet St that also serves tacos; operating since 2018.
- Yoki's Cakes & More
Cake and dessert bakery on E Denman Ave.
Other (3)
- The Spud
Local baked-potato restaurant on S Chestnut St; open since 2018.
- Rustica's ↗
Globally inspired kitchen with an eclectic, travel-influenced menu of homemade dishes, with call-in orders and a drive-thru.
- The Spud Too
Second location of Lufkin's local baked-potato shop, on W Frank Ave; operating since 2018 (current operator since 2023).
Food Trucks & Trailers (41)
- Antojitos Ebenezer Madison St · permit since 2023
- Babycakes Coffee Brake Feagin Dr · permit since 2020
- Boxcar BBQ W Jackson Ave · permit since 2024
- Brain Freeze N Raguet St · permit since 2017
- Con Amor Street Eats Feagin Dr · permit since 2025
- Crawpaw's S Chestnut St · permit since 2020
- Dos Amigos Tacos W Frank Ave · permit since 2022
- Filipino-Licious Us Highway 69 N · permit since 2025
- Groovy Cones N 1st St · permit since 2024
- Grumpy's Hemlock Rd · permit since 2021
- I'Ve Got Your Dog Fm 842 · permit since 2023
- Ice Kold Kurth Dr · permit since 2026
- J&Kfrozenwatericecups Whitehouse Dr · permit since 2026
- Kibbies Shaved Ice Ted Trout Dr · permit since 2026
- La Costenita 'Pues' N John Redditt Dr · permit since 2023
- La Pasadita Taqueria Atkinson Dr · permit since 2023
- Las Delicias N Raguet St · permit since 2022
- Le Fluff Cotton Candy Colonial Ct · permit since 2022
- Leo's Tacos Charlton St · permit since 2024
- Los Elotitos S Timberland Dr · permit since 2026
- Mi Tierra Food Truck N Timberland Dr · permit since 2022
- Mi Tierra Jalisco N Timberland Dr · permit since 2022
- Misazon N Timberland Dr · permit since 2016
- Rhodes Backyard BBQ Oscar Berry Rd · permit since 2019
- Royal Dog S Timberland · S Timberland Dr · permit since 2021
- She Brews Coffee April Dr · permit since 2025
- Shiver Shack Shaved Ice S Timberland Dr · permit since 2023
- Sip It Sis Evans Gann Rd · permit since 2026
- Smokin Jac's Sleepy Hollow Dr · permit since 2026
- Snowy Delights Fuller Springs Dr · permit since 2026
- Solly's Shaved Ice John Kolb Rd · permit since 2023
- Tacos Mago Jerri St · permit since 2023
- Talkxic Dripz 936 Markus Ave · permit since 2024
- Taqueria Leon S Timberland Dr · permit since 2025
- Texas Shaved Ice S Medford Dr · permit since 2013
- Texas Street Mafia BBQ Larkspur Cir · permit since 2023
- The Salty Heifer Mobile Eatery Woodland Dr · permit since 2023
- The Spot Gourmet Griddle S Medford Dr · permit since 2024
- Ticos Tacos State Highway 103 W · permit since 2025
- Tnt Smokehouse Idylwood Dr · permit since 2022
- Waffle-Y Delicious & More Lost Pines Cir · permit since 2025
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (31)
- Amc Lufkin 9 Bar
- Cafe Del Rio Bar $$
Tex-Mex restaurant from Nacogdoches-based Great Texas Foods (sister locations in Mesquite and Allen) known for fajitas, hand-rolled enchiladas and its Cafe Del Rio Swirl margarita.
- Casa Morales Club
Longtime Mexican restaurant on S 1st St, operating since 1984, serving Tex-Mex plates with drinks.
- Cinemark Lufkin 12 Bar
- In N Out Daiquiri Daiquiri Bar
Drive-through daiquiri shop on N Timberland Dr.
- Jim Ann's Bar
Long-running private-club bar on S 1st St, open since 2009 in the former SportShack space.
- Lufkin Smoke & Daiquiri Shop Daiquiri Bar
Daiquiri shop on N Timberland Dr.
- Napoli's Italian Restaurant Bar
Downtown Italian restaurant serving pasta and pizza, operating at 107 W Lufkin Ave since 2023 (successor to Manhattan Fine Dining at the same address).
- Owens Night Club Club
Longtime nightclub on Keltys St, in operation since the 1990s.
- Pitser Garrison Civic Center Bar
- Rusty Axe Brewing Co. Brewery
Downtown Lufkin brewery and taproom on N 1st St, open since 2021.
- Casa Olé Tex-Mex + full bar
Casa Olé #4025, the Houston-based Tex-Mex chain's Lufkin restaurant on S 1st St; a new operator took over in spring 2026.
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American + full bar $$
Casual-dining chain restaurant (Darden) serving scratch-made American comfort food, burgers and a full bar.
- El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar
Mexican restaurant with a full bar, in the former Applebee's building on S Medford Dr.
- El Salto Jalisco Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar
Mexican restaurant on N Timberland Dr serving Jalisco-style dishes.
- Herraduras Mexican Fire & Grill Tex-Mex + full bar
Full-service Mexican restaurant and bar on S John Redditt Dr.
- Lindo Mexico Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar
Family-run Mexican restaurant on S Timberland Dr serving Tex-Mex plates with a full bar; operating at this address since 2010.
- Luckett's Hole In One Cafe American + full bar $$
Family-owned restaurant run by the Marye family since 1998, inside the Quality Inn on S 1st St, serving steaks, seafood, pastas and a Luckett's cheeseburger.
- Olive Garden Italian + full bar chain $$
Olive Garden Italian chain restaurant (#1761) on S Medford Dr, open since 2008.
- Outback Steakhouse Steakhouse + full bar
Outback Steakhouse chain location serving Australian-themed steaks, ribs and Bloomin' Onion appetizers with a full bar; open at this address since 2007.
- Pelican Pointe Seafood + full bar
Seafood restaurant and bar on N John Redditt Dr, open since 2020, with one of Lufkin's busiest liquor bars.
- Ralph & Kacoo's Seafood + full bar
Lufkin location of the Louisiana-born Ralph & Kacoo's, serving Cajun seafood such as crawfish, gumbo and fried catfish with a full bar; open on S 1st St since 2007.
- Rodeo Disko Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Dance club and bar on S Timberland Dr; operating since 2015.
- Roma Italian Bistro Italian + full bar
Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and a full bar, opened in 2020 in the former Rays West building.
- South First Bar + Grill Bars & Nightlife + full bar
Downtown Lufkin bar and grill on S 1st St, open since 2023 and one of the city's highest-volume bars by mixed-beverage receipts.
- Tequila Grill Tex-Mex + full bar
Mexican restaurant and bar opened in early 2025 in the former Red Lobster building on S 1st St.
- Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse + full bar
Texas Roadhouse chain steakhouse serving hand-cut steaks, ribs and fresh-baked rolls with a full bar; opened on S Medford Dr in 2021.
- The Mill House American + full bar
Downtown Lufkin restaurant and bar on S First St that opened in July 2025 in the former Restoration Wine Bar space; liquor makes up most of its sales.
- Tia Juanita's Fish Camp Seafood + full bar
Lufkin location of the Beaumont-based Tia Juanita's Fish Camp, a Cajun and Tex-Mex seafood restaurant with a full bar; opened in 2020.
- Crown Colony Country Club Country Club members only
Private golf and country club in the Crown Colony development with member dining and a full bar.
- Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 1836 Veterans Post members only
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Lufkin, the Angelina County seat and the largest city in Deep East Texas, mixes barbecue, Southern plate cooking and Gulf Coast–style Cajun seafood. Here's where to eat.
The Barbecue
Stringer's Lufkin Bar-B-Q at 203 S Chestnut St is family-run and has served barbecue in Lufkin since 1950, with a dining room and a drive-thru.
The Lufkin location of the East Texas Bodacious Bar-B-Q franchise, on W Frank Ave, serves smoked brisket, sausage and ribs, and smaller local smokehouses round out the barbecue scene.
Downtown and Sit-Down Dining
Lufkin's downtown revival has brought new energy to the food scene. On S First St, The Mill House opened in July 2025 as a restaurant and bar in the former Restoration Wine Bar space, South First Bar + Grill has been pouring since 2023, and Rusty Axe Brewing runs a taproom on N First St. Napoli's serves pasta and pizza on W Lufkin Ave, and Standpipe Coffee House has been a downtown coffee stop since 2013.
For something different, Tia Juanita's Fish Camp on S John Redditt Dr, the Lufkin location (opened 2020) of the Beaumont-based restaurant, serves Cajun and Tex-Mex seafood with a full bar.
Comfort Food and Everyday Eats
Lufkin has the full spread of Southern and American comfort food. The Spud on S Chestnut St (since 2018) builds loaded baked potatoes, with a second shop, The Spud Too, on W Frank Ave.
National chains cluster along the main highway corridors.
FAQ: Dining in Lufkin
Stringer's Lufkin Bar-B-Q, at 203 S Chestnut St since 1950, is family-run, with a dining room and drive-thru. The Lufkin Bodacious Bar-B-Q on W Frank Ave and smaller local smokehouses round out the scene.
Downtown Lufkin's S First St has The Mill House (opened July 2025 in the former Restoration Wine Bar space), South First Bar + Grill, Standpipe Coffee House, and Rusty Axe Brewing's taproom. Downtown has added more restaurants and shops as part of its revival.
Yes. Tia Juanita's Fish Camp on S John Redditt Dr, the Lufkin location of the Beaumont-based restaurant, serves Cajun and Tex-Mex seafood with a full bar.
Barbecue: Stringer's Lufkin Bar-B-Q has been cooking since 1950. It's also the home of Atkinson Candy Company, the Lufkin-based maker of the Chick-O-Stick candy.
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