Where to Eat in Princeton, Texas

Mexican food is Princeton's strong suit. Jocy's Restaurant is a family favorite for Tex-Mex — enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, and popular breakfast plates in a casual, welcoming setting. Los Charritos del Sazón draws people for its quesabirria tacos, and Las Rocas Mexican Restaurant brings a festive, colorful atmosphere for tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas.

For a quick, flavorful bite, Trompitoz Taqueria and Taco Factory round out the taqueria side, from campechana tacos to reliable breakfast tacos and pozole. It's a lot of good Mexican for a town Princeton's size.

On the smoke side, Hank's Texas Grill is a full-service spot doing steaks and smokehouse barbecue, and C&M BBQ handles the takeout end with quality meats and sides. Between the two, Princeton covers the barbecue bases whether you want to sit down or grab a to-go tray.

Smoky pits and busy taquerias sitting side by side is about as Texas as a small-town food scene gets.

Downtown Princeton is walkable, with shops and restaurants within easy strolling distance, and it's slowly adding more as the town grows. The everyday chains line the US-380 corridor through town.

When you want a wider range, McKinney's historic square and its farm-to-table and Michelin-recognized restaurants are a short drive west — an easy trip when Princeton's own lineup isn't quite enough.