Restaurants in Timpson, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026
Timpson is a small Shelby County town, and the directory lists seven places to eat. Five of them are on N 1st St (US 59).
N 1st Street (US 59)
El Rancho Grande is a Mexican restaurant serving Tex-Mex plates, beer and mixed drinks. Johnson's Wang Dang Do is a chicken wing joint, and Timpson Donut & Kolache covers donuts and kolaches. Whataburger, open 24 hours, and Subway are also on N 1st St.
Around town
The Foxxhole House on N 2nd St is a pizza place with a bar, and Pappy's Shaved Ice on Timpson St is a seasonal shaved-ice stand. If you know of another restaurant or food truck operating in Timpson, let us know through the contact page and we'll check it out for the directory.
Restaurant Directory: Timpson
A directory of 7 restaurants and 1 bar & nightlife spot, 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 (1)
- El Rancho Grande $
Mexican restaurant on N 1st St (US-59) in Timpson serving Tex-Mex plates, beer and mixed drinks.
808 N 1st St, Timpson, TX 75975
Burgers & American (1)
- Whataburger ↗ chain $
Whataburger #746, open 24 hours on US-59 (N 1st St) in Timpson.
694 N 1st St, Timpson, TX 75975 · (936) 657-4233
Chicken & Wings (1)
- Johnson's Wang Dang Do $
Chicken wing joint on N 1st St (US-59) in Timpson.
582 N 1st St, Timpson, TX 75975
Pizza & Italian (1)
- The Foxxhole House $
Pizza place with a bar on N 2nd St in Timpson.
912 N 2nd St, Timpson, TX 75975
Sandwiches & Delis (1)
- Subway ↗ $
Subway sandwich shop on N 1st St (US-59) in Timpson.
484 N 1st St, Timpson, TX 75975 · (936) 254-3300
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (2)
- Pappy's Shaved Ice $
Seasonal shaved ice stand in Timpson.
899 Timpson St, Timpson, TX 75975
- Timpson Donut & Kolache $
Donut and kolache shop on N 1st St (US-59) in Timpson.
673 N 1st St, Timpson, TX 75975
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (1)
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
FAQ: Dining in Timpson
The directory lists seven, including El Rancho Grande, Johnson's Wang Dang Do and Timpson Donut & Kolache on N 1st St and The Foxxhole House on N 2nd St.
Yes. El Rancho Grande at 808 N 1st St serves Tex-Mex plates, beer and mixed drinks.
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