Restaurants in Tatum, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026
Restaurant Directory: Tatum
A directory of 12 restaurants and 4 food trucks, built from active Texas sales-tax permits, grouped by cuisine where the name makes it clear.
Barbecue (1)
- Bodacious BBQ $
Tatum location of the East Texas Bodacious Bar-B-Q name, serving chopped and sliced brisket, ribs, pulled pork and hot links.
Mexican & Tex-Mex (2)
- Don Chepe's Taqueria $
Family-owned taqueria on Crystal Farms Rd. It serves breakfast burritos, tacos, flautas and fajitas.
- Taqueria Licea
Mexican taqueria on E Johnson St known for menudo. The Licea family has run it at this address since 2007.
Burgers & American (2)
- Dairy Queen ↗ chain $
Dairy Queen fast-food restaurant on N Hill St, open since 1975. It serves burgers, chicken strip baskets and Blizzard treats.
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ $
Sonic drive-in on N Hill St serving burgers, coneys, tots and drinks.
Pizza & Italian (2)
- Milano's Pizza $
Pizza shop on N Hill St that is part of the regional Milano's Pizza group.
- Vicky's Pizza Pro
Family-run spot on S Hill St serving pizza alongside home-style Mexican dishes such as chile relleno and chile verde.
Breakfast & Diner (2)
- Sunshine Cafe
Small cafe on E Johnson St that opened in May 2026.
- T's Cafe and Catering ↗ $
Family-run cafe and caterer started in 2015 by Rob and Brittany Tuttle. It serves home-cooked weekday lunch plates with a daily special such as Monday meatloaf.
Sandwiches & Delis (1)
- Subway ↗ chain $
Subway sandwich shop on the north end of Hill St.
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (1)
- The Donut Palace $
Donut and kolache shop on N Hill St, open since 2003.
Other (1)
- The Texas Moon
Full-service restaurant and bar on N Hill St that opened in mid-2026 with a mixed-beverage permit.
Food Trucks & Trailers (4)
- Candis Bouchard State Highway 149 N · permit since 2026
- Chaotic Creations County Road 2172d · permit since 2025
- Double L Food Express Fm 2658 N · permit since 2014
- Rudy's Taqueria County Road 2187 E · permit since 2013
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.
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
Tatum is a small Rusk County town, and the directory lists 12 places to eat. Nine of them are on Hill Street.
Hill Street
T's Cafe and Catering on S Hill St is a family-run cafe and caterer started in 2015 by Rob and Brittany Tuttle, serving home-cooked weekday lunch plates with a daily special. Vicky's Pizza Pro on S Hill St serves pizza alongside home-style Mexican dishes like chile relleno and chile verde. On N Hill St, Bodacious BBQ serves chopped and sliced brisket, ribs, pulled pork and hot links, and The Texas Moon is a full-service restaurant and bar that opened in mid-2026. The Donut Palace has made donuts and kolaches since 2003, Milano's Pizza is part of the regional Milano's group, and Dairy Queen has been on N Hill St since 1975. Sonic and Subway are also on Hill St.
Johnson Street and Crystal Farms Road
Taqueria Licea on E Johnson St is known for menudo; the Licea family has run it at this address since 2007. Sunshine Cafe opened on E Johnson St in May 2026. Don Chepe's Taqueria on Crystal Farms Rd is family-owned, serving breakfast burritos, tacos, flautas and fajitas.
FAQ: Dining in Tatum
The directory lists 12, including Bodacious BBQ, T's Cafe and Catering, Vicky's Pizza Pro, The Texas Moon and The Donut Palace on Hill St and Taqueria Licea on E Johnson St.
Yes. Bodacious BBQ at 1360 N Hill St serves chopped and sliced brisket, ribs, pulled pork and hot links.
Taqueria Licea on E Johnson St (since 2007) and Don Chepe's Taqueria on Crystal Farms Rd, and Vicky's Pizza Pro serves Mexican dishes alongside pizza.
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