Restaurants in Malakoff, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026
Malakoff, on SH-31 near the south end of Cedar Creek Lake, has its restaurants along Royall Blvd (SH-31) and a couple on S Terry St downtown. You'll find Tex-Mex, a steakhouse saloon, burgers and coffee.
Here's where to eat in Malakoff.
Tex-Mex and Tacos
Ellio's Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill on W Royall Blvd is in the longtime Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant building and has a bar. Nieto's Mexican Restaurant, farther west on Royall, is a family Tex-Mex spot serving enchiladas and chili con carne plates. Tacos Santi moved to SH-31 W in 2025, after starting out on E Royall Blvd.
Steaks and Burgers
Whiskey Bent Steakhouse and Saloon, on SH-31 W in the former Coalminer's Club building, serves steaks with a full bar. Ole West Bean and Burger on E Royall Blvd is a local burger and beans café. Sonic, Whataburger (open 24 hours) and Subway are all on Royall too. For sushi and hibachi, there's Kyonekko on E Royall Blvd.
Downtown Coffee and Sweets
On S Terry St downtown, Antoinnette's Coffee House sits next to HF Family Table & Market, a café and market. On E Royall Blvd, Malakoff Donut Palace handles mornings and Parrot Ice serves shaved ice and drinks.
Around Cedar Creek Lake
Gun Barrel City, north up the lake on SH-198, has the area's largest cluster of restaurants. Our Gun Barrel City dining guide lists them by name.
Restaurant Directory: Malakoff
A directory of 14 restaurants, 1 food truck, and 3 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.
Mexican & Tex-Mex (3)
- Ellio's Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar on West Royall Blvd in the longtime Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant building.
515 W Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
- Nieto's Mexican Restaurant $
Family Tex-Mex restaurant on West Royall Blvd serving enchiladas and chili con carne plates.
1614 W Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
- Tacos Santi bar $
Taqueria on SH-31 West in Malakoff, relocated from 507 E Royall in 2025.
302 State Highway 31 W, Malakoff, TX 75148
Burgers & American (5)
- HF Family Table & Market
Downtown Malakoff café and market on South Terry Street.
213 S Terry St, Malakoff, TX 75148
- Ole West Bean and Burger $
Local burger and beans café on East Royall Blvd in Malakoff.
704 E Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
- McDonald's ↗ chain $
McDonald's fast-food restaurant on East Royall Blvd in Malakoff.
101 E Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ chain $
Sonic drive-in (#5486) on West Royall Blvd in Malakoff.
418 W Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
- Whataburger ↗ chain $
24-hour Whataburger (#1104) on Hwy 31 / West Royall Blvd in Malakoff.
102B W Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148 · (903) 292-5120
Steakhouse (1)
- Whiskey Bent Steakhouse And Saloon
Steakhouse and saloon on SH-31 West serving steaks and a full bar, in the former Coalminer's Club building.
11251 State Highway 31 W, Malakoff, TX 75148
Asian (1)
- Kyonekko Sushi & Hibachi Express
Sushi and hibachi express counter on East Royall Blvd in Malakoff.
507 E Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
Sandwiches & Delis (1)
- Subway ↗ chain $
Subway sandwich shop on East Royall Blvd in Malakoff.
306 E Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (3)
- Antoinnette's Coffee House $
Coffee shop on South Terry Street in downtown Malakoff.
217 S Terry St, Malakoff, TX 75148 · (903) 489-1704
- Malakoff Donut Palace $
Donut shop on East Royall Blvd in Malakoff.
110 E Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
- Parrot Ice $
Shaved ice and drink shop on East Royall Blvd in Malakoff.
502 E Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
Food Trucks & Trailers (1)
- Emily Ann Rogers W Royall Blvd · permit since 2025
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (3)
- Ellio's Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill Bar & Grill
- Regatta Grill Club Club
- Tacos Santi Tex-Mex + full bar $
Taqueria on SH-31 West in Malakoff, relocated from 507 E Royall in 2025.
302 State Highway 31 W, Malakoff, TX 75148
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
FAQ: Dining in Malakoff
For Tex-Mex, try Ellio's Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill or Nieto's on Royall Blvd. Whiskey Bent Steakhouse and Saloon on SH-31 W serves steaks, and Ole West Bean and Burger does burgers. Downtown, there's Antoinnette's Coffee House and HF Family Table & Market on S Terry St.
Yes. Whiskey Bent Steakhouse and Saloon, at 11251 SH-31 W in the former Coalminer's Club building, serves steaks with a full bar.
Yes. Antoinnette's Coffee House is at 217 S Terry St downtown, and Malakoff Donut Palace is on E Royall Blvd.
Gun Barrel City, north along Cedar Creek Lake on SH-198, has the lake area's biggest cluster of restaurants.
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