Where to Eat in Paris, Texas

Barbecue is a strength here. Scholl Bros Bar-B-Que is the local favorite, serving authentic Texas barbecue — tender brisket and slow-smoked ribs — with hometown pride at lunch and dinner. It's the name most often mentioned when locals talk about smoked meat in Paris.

The city has more than one good option, with spots like Pit Happens BBQ and Phat Phil's BBQ also drawing fans, and the national Memphis-style chain Red Hot and Blue operating a Paris location. For a town its size, Paris has a deep barbecue bench.

Downtown Paris has become the most interesting place to eat as the historic district has revived. 107 is the city's favorite downtown beer garden, set inside a historic brick building with a bright, open feel, serving an elevated menu of fish and chips, tacos, flatbreads, sliders, and chef-driven plates with a curated wine list — about as upscale as casual gets in Paris.

Nearby, Rosewood offers a laid-back downtown spot known for gourmet hot dogs, bowls, wraps, and a bakery case full of cakes and cookies. The walkable square around the Culbertson Fountain makes it easy to combine a meal with a stroll.

For a true taste of local Paris, Burgerland has been a hometown staple for decades, turning out classic burgers and crispy fries the way generations of Parisians remember. The Fish Fry is the go-to for fried catfish, shrimp, and hush puppies — a Red River Valley tradition.

Tex-Mex is well covered, with spots like TaMolly's serving enchiladas, fajitas, and sizzling nachos in a lively setting, and plenty of family taquerias around town. Add in the usual diners, cafes, and chains along the main corridors, and Paris has all the everyday comfort food a Northeast Texas town could want.