Where to Eat in Midlothian, Texas

Midlothian has a couple of well-regarded smokehouses. Ellis County BBQ, on Silken Crossing, draws praise for its smoked meats and easygoing feel, and Texas Best Smokehouse is another local barbecue standby.

For a town this size, having two solid barbecue options covers one of the most important boxes in Texas dining, and they're reliable spots for a brisket-and-sides plate.

On the Mexican side, Jalapeños Lemon Pepper is the standout — a family-owned spot that's been named the best Tex-Mex in Ellis County, mixing Tex-Mex with a twist of interior Mexican dishes. Tio Tony's Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria Ocampo round out the strong Mexican lineup.

Between the taquerias and the sit-down spots, Tex-Mex is one of the deeper parts of Midlothian's food scene.

Beyond barbecue and Tex-Mex, Eggsquisite Cafe is a go-to for breakfast, and Wilson's Seafood & Grill is among the town's top-rated sit-down spots. The Midlothian Towne Crossing shopping center adds more dining and everyday options.

And because Midlothian sits within reach of both the Metroplex and Waxahachie, more restaurants are a short drive when the local lineup isn't enough.