Restaurants in Tyler, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated October 2026
Local picks
Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ
$$BBQ · 525 S Beckham Ave
Tyler institution serving traditional East Texas barbecue on S Beckham Ave since 1960, home of the "Mother Clucker" chicken sandwich named the best BBQ sandwich in Texas. Also does weekday breakfast, a bar of more than 90 bourbons and regular live music.
Posados Cafe
$$Tex-Mex · 2500 E 5th St
Tyler-headquartered East Texas Tex-Mex chain serving fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas from a full bar. The E 5th St restaurant has been open since 2000; sister brand Mercado's runs on the west leg of Loop 323.
Papacitas
$$Tex-Mex · 6704 S Broadway Ave
Tex-Mex restaurant on S Broadway Avenue serving fajitas, enchiladas and combination plates since 1992. A full bar pours margaritas and Mexican beer.
Jalapeno Tree Mexican Restaurant
$$Tex-Mex · 420 W Southwest Loop 323
Tyler restaurant of the East Texas Tex-Mex chain, open on the west loop since February 2008 and serving daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has a full bar, patio seating, private party space and catering.
Potpourri House
$$American · 3320 Troup Hwy Ste 300
Tyler institution on Troup Highway that pairs a sit-down American restaurant with a large gift shop, open since 1997. Salads, sandwiches and chicken dishes come with beer and wine service.
Clear Springs Restaurant
$$Seafood · 6519 S Broadway Ave
Texas seafood house known for hand-battered catfish, fried shrimp and its stacked onion ring loaf, served with a full bar. The Tyler location of the small Central and East Texas chain has been on S Broadway Ave since 2005.
Restaurant Directory: Tyler
A directory of 245 restaurants, 66 food trucks, and 97 bars & nightlife spots, built from active Texas sales-tax permits, grouped by cuisine where the name makes it clear.
Barbecue (4)
- Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ ↗ bar $$
Tyler institution serving traditional East Texas barbecue on S Beckham Ave since 1960, home of the "Mother Clucker" chicken sandwich. It made Texas Monthly's Top 50 barbecue list in 2008, 2013, 2017 and 2021. Also does weekday breakfast, a bar of more than 90 bourbons and regular live music.
- Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse ↗ $$
Old Jacksonville Hwy smokehouse pairing barbecue, hand-cut steaks and Southern comfort plates with live Texas music and a full bar. A second location operates in Lindale.
- The Original Bodacious Bar-B-Que ↗ $$
Family-run barbecue stand on Frankston Highway since 2011, serving beef, hot links, pork, turkey and ribs by the sandwich, plate or pound, plus fried catfish on Fridays and Sundays. Sides are pinto beans, cole slaw and potato salad; open daily 10am to 8pm.
- Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q ↗ $$
Texas barbecue chain paired with a country store and gas station on the southwest leg of Loop 323, open since 2004. Oak-smoked brisket, ribs, turkey and sausage are sold by the pound with the chain's signature sauce, from 7 a.m. daily.
Mexican & Tex-Mex (41)
- BBQ Hernandez $
Small S Glenwood Blvd pit serving Mexican-style barbecue since 2006, known for barbacoa tacos, half-chicken plates and beef fajitas. Open daily except Wednesday, closing mid-afternoon.
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop ↗ chain $
Baja-style taco chain with a single Tyler store on Troup Hwy serving tacos, nachos, queso and breakfast burritos from 7 a.m. daily.
- Jucys Taco ↗ $
Family-owned East Texas taco chain with one Tyler store, on Old Henderson Hwy, open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Scratch-made sauces are the calling card.
- Lalo's Mexican Grill & Cantina ↗ $$
South Tyler sit-down expansion of local favorite Lalo's Mexican Dogos, opened in 2026 on Old Bullard Rd. The menu runs from bacon-wrapped hot dogs and tacos to fajitas, steaks, chilaquiles and menudo.
- Moocho Burrito $
Downtown counter-service burrito shop on W Erwin St serving build-your-own burritos and bowls, best known locally for its green sauce, plus breakfast from 7 a.m. on weekdays. Family-run and open weekdays only, closing mid-afternoon.
- Taco Bell ↗ chain $
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and value combos. Seven Tyler stores, on W Gentry Pkwy, S Southwest Loop 323, E 5th St, S Broadway Ave, Troup Hwy and Old Jacksonville Hwy.
S Southwest Loop 323 · S Broadway Ave · W Gentry Pkwy · Troup Hwy · E 5th St · Old Jacksonville Hwy · permit since 2012 - Taco Bueno ↗ chain $
Tex-Mex fast-food chain known for its Muchaco flatbread tacos, bean burritos and chips with queso. Two Tyler drive-thrus, on S Southeast Loop 323 and Old Bullard Rd.
S Southeast Loop 323 · permit since 2008 - Hacienda Leones Mexican Grill ↗ $
Family-run Mexican grill on West Gentry Parkway in north Tyler, open daily from 7 a.m. for breakfast through dinner. Serves traditional Mexican plates with online ordering and takeout.
- Don Benito's Mexican Cafe ↗ bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on Troup Highway, open since 1999 and one of two locations along with Longview. Sit-down dining with fajitas, enchiladas and a full bar.
- Manny's Tex-Mex Cafe ↗ bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on S Beckham Ave serving fajitas, tacos and enchiladas alongside a full bar and patio. Happy hour runs Monday through Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m., with brunch on Sunday mornings.
- Posados Cafe ↗ bar $$
Tyler-headquartered East Texas Tex-Mex chain serving fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas from a full bar. The E 5th St restaurant has been open since 2000; sister brand Mercado's runs on the west leg of Loop 323.
- Abuelo's ↗ bar $$
Amarillo-founded Mexican chain at The Village at Cumberland Park on S Broadway Ave, serving enchiladas, fajitas, chiles rellenos and tampiquena in a hacienda-style courtyard dining room. Full bar with house margaritas.
- Aztec Urban Mx ↗ bar $$
Local modern-Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar for tacos, burritos, quesadillas and carne asada. Two Tyler locations sit on S Broadway Ave: the original opened in 2025 in south Tyler, and a second opened in June 2026 nearer midtown.
S Broadway Ave · E 5th St · permit since 2025 - Catalina's Mexican Restaurant ↗ $
North Tyler kitchen on Palace Avenue serving authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex — tacos, sopes, chiles rellenos, enchiladas, mole rojo, chilaquiles and aguas frescas. Opens at 9am weekdays and 8am Sunday.
- Celso's Mexican Restaurant $
Small independently owned Mexican restaurant on West Gentry Parkway in north Tyler, open since 2024.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill ↗ bar chain $
Fast-casual chain building burritos, bowls, tacos and salads to order down a service line. Three Tyler locations: two on S Broadway Ave and one on S Southwest Loop 323.
S Broadway Ave · permit since 2011 - Chuy's ↗ bar $$
Tex-Mex chain known for hand-rolled enchiladas, Big As Yo' Face burritos and its creamy jalapeno dip, with a full bar and house margaritas. Open on S Broadway Ave since 2011.
- Don Juan On The Square ↗ bar $$
Downtown Tex-Mex restaurant a block off the Tyler square, one of three Tyler restaurants run by the Don Juan family since 2002. Full bar with margaritas and micheladas; open Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
- El Lindo Mexico $
Independent taqueria and Mexican restaurant on E Gentry Pkwy in north Tyler, serving tacos and Mexican plates since 2022.
- Freebirds World Burrito ↗ chain $
Texas-founded fast-casual burrito chain on S Broadway in south Tyler. Build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and nachos rolled to order; open daily 10:30am to 9:30pm.
- Humo bar $$
South Tyler Mexican restaurant on Oak Hill Blvd built around wood smoke — smoked brisket tacos, tuetano bone marrow, ceviche, rotisserie chicken and chimichurri lamb chops. Full bar with house margaritas and reservations; closed Sunday.
- Jalapeño Tree ↗ bar $$
Tyler restaurant of the East Texas Tex-Mex chain, open on the west loop since February 2008 and serving daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has a full bar, patio seating, private party space and catering.
- Javi's ↗ bar $$
Upscale Tex-Mex restaurant and event venue on Old Jacksonville Highway in south Tyler, open since 2019, with a patio, a full bar and tequila flights. Fajitas, shrimp tacos, enchiladas and award-winning margaritas are the draw.
7212 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 504-5075
- Joey's Tacos $
Neighborhood taqueria on West Elm Street in north Tyler, serving street tacos, quesatacos and loaded asada fries. Open Tuesday through Sunday, with late-night hours on Friday and Saturday.
- Las Tres Reinas $
Family-run Mexican kitchen on East Erwin Street known for gorditas, sopes, enchiladas, mole and fresh aguas frescas. Open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays.
- Las Mejores Gorditas ↗ $
Counter-service Mexican spot on East Erwin Street serving Torreon-style gorditas, pozole, menudo, licuados and vegetarian gorditas. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Mamá Olivo Mexican Restaurant $
Family-run Mexican restaurant on E Erwin Street serving loaded breakfast plates, pozole, shrimp cocktail and antojitos. Closed Mondays; weekend service starts at 7am.
- Margarita's Mexican Restaurant ↗ bar $
Family Mexican restaurant and bar on E Front Street serving sizzling fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas. Offers dine-in plus pickup and delivery ordering.
- Mercados Café ↗ bar $$
Sister restaurant to Posados Cafe on the southwest leg of Loop 323, serving Tex-Mex fajitas, enchiladas and combination plates since 2000. Full bar with margaritas, and a rewards app for regulars.
- Mi Mexico Lindo $
Four Tyler taquerias operating under the Mi Mexico Lindo name - W Front St, S Southeast Loop 323, E 5th St and N Northwest Loop 323 - serving tacos, tortas, birria and Mexican breakfast plates. The E 5th St store opens at 6 a.m.
N Northwest Loop 323 · permit since 2025 - Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant $
Small family-owned Mexican kitchen on W Front St west of downtown, open daily since 2018. Known for red enchiladas, birria de res, quesadillas and burritos.
- Papacita's ↗ bar $$
Tex-Mex restaurant on S Broadway Avenue serving fajitas, enchiladas and combination plates since 1992. A full bar pours margaritas and Mexican beer.
- Ruby's Mexican Restaurant ↗ bar $
Family Mexican mini-chain started in Tyler by Ruby, a Guerrero native who began by selling homemade brisket tacos. Three Tyler dining rooms trade on East Gentry Parkway, South Vine Avenue and South Broadway Avenue, serving birria tacos, enchiladas, mole and aguas frescas, with a separate Lindsey Lane kitchen handling catering and the company food trucks.
E Gentry Pkwy · S Broadway Ave · Lindsey Ln · S Vine Ave · permit since 2020 - Don Juan El Original ↗ $
The Barron family's original Don Juan location on E Erwin Street, one of their three Tyler Mexican restaurants. Open daily for street tacos, steak burritos and Tex-Mex plates.
- Taqueria El Lugar $
Family-run taqueria with two Tyler storefronts, on E Gentry Parkway and E 5th Street, serving tacos, super quesadillas, flautas and enchiladas made to order in front of the customer. Both locations have operated since 2013.
E Gentry Pkwy · E 5th St · permit since 2013 - Taqueria Flor De Taxco $
Shiloh Road taqueria known for birria and quesa tacos, barbacoa, trompo, gorditas and Thursday posole. Open from 7am daily except Sunday.
- Junior's Taqueria ↗ $
Family-owned Mexican street-food counter on the S Southwest Loop 323 frontage, serving street tacos, quesadillas and tortas made to order since 2005. Lunch hours only, closed Sunday.
- Tacos Tejanos $
North Tyler taqueria on E Gentry Parkway that opened in 2025, serving street tacos for takeout and call-in orders.
- The King Tortas $
Family-run taqueria on N Beckham Avenue in north Tyler, open since 2018 and built around tortas including the signature King Torta, the torta de carne asada and the torta Hawaiiana. Also serves birria tacos, street tacos and the King burrito.
- Torchy's Tacos ↗ bar $$
Austin-born taco chain on the E Southeast Loop 323 serving damn-good tacos, queso and the secret-menu Trailer Park, open since 2015. Full bar with margaritas.
- Tyler Tortilla Factory ↗ $
Family tortilleria and retail counter on N Border Avenue that has supplied East Texas with corn and flour tortillas, homemade chips and salsas for more than 35 years. Best known for made-to-order tamales from the Correa family recipe, in pork, beef, chicken and spinach.
Burgers & American (32)
- 1836 Texas Kitchen ↗ bar $$
Crow Rd cafe from the Montez family serving Texas-inspired plates drawn from across the state, including chicken fried steak, enchiladas, gumbo, shrimp and grits, steaks and Latin street sandwiches. Open for lunch and dinner daily plus a Sunday brunch, with a full bar.
- Bricks Bar & Grill bar $$
Downtown bar and grill on E Erwin St, open since 2021 and serving a bar-food menu alongside a full bar. Hosts weekly karaoke, live music, game nights and parties.
- Burger King ↗ chain $
Global fast-food chain known for the flame-grilled Whopper, chicken sandwiches and value meals. Five Tyler stores, on S Broadway Ave, W Southwest Loop 323, S Southwest Loop 323 and S Southeast Loop 323.
W Southwest Loop 323 · S Broadway Ave · S Southeast Loop 323 · S Southwest Loop 323 · permit since 2025 - Burger Warehouse $
Small Troup Hwy burger counter open since 2017, serving hand-pattied burgers, baskets and fries. Closed Sundays and closes by early evening the rest of the week.
- Daniel Boone's Grill & Tavern ↗ bar $$
Longtime Tyler grill and tavern on the southeast leg of Loop 323, open since 2004 and serving burgers, steaks and American plates with a full bar.
- Smalls Sliders ↗ $
Tyler location of Smalls Sliders, the Baton Rouge-born cheeseburger-slider chain, operated by franchisee Cajun Burgers Tyler LLC. The drive-thru and walk-up "Can" on the west leg of Loop 323 opened March 10, 2026 with a short menu of sliders, waffle fries and hand-spun shakes.
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen ↗ bar $$
Casual American chain restaurant on south Broadway Avenue serving scratch-made comfort plates such as chicken tenders, ribs, chicken pot pie and honey-butter croissants, with a full bar. It has operated in Tyler since 2003.
- Cotton Patch Cafe ↗ bar $$
Texas comfort-food chain on the southeast leg of Loop 323 serving chicken-fried steak, catfish, burgers and scratch-made pies, with beer and cocktails. It has operated in Tyler since 2007.
322 E Southeast Loop 323 Ste 200, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 509-3900
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers ↗ $
Wichita-based chain serving steakburgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, shoestring fries and frozen custard. Two Tyler locations: S Broadway Avenue and Earl Campbell Parkway, the latter opened December 31, 2025.
Earl Campbell Pkwy · permit since 2025 - Applebee's Grill + Bar ↗ bar chain $$
Casual-dining chain grill and bar on S Broadway Ave, the only Applebee's in Tyler, serving burgers, riblets, salads and appetizer samplers with a full bar. Open until midnight most nights and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Aspen Creek Grill ↗ bar $$
Lodge-style American grill on the southwest leg of Loop 323 for hand-cut steaks, burgers, ribs, salads and made-from-scratch rolls. Open since 2016 with a full bar.
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse ↗ bar $$
National brewhouse chain on the southwest leg of Loop 323 serving deep-dish pizza, burgers, pastas and its own craft beers. Full bar, and the Pizookie cookie-and-ice-cream dessert is the signature.
- Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store ↗ chain $
Oklahoma family dairy chain combining a burger-and-shake drive-thru with a small grocery market stocked from its own farm. Three Tyler stores, on Old Jacksonville Highway, Troup Highway and South Broadway Avenue.
Old Jacksonville Hwy · permit since 2020 - Bubba's 33 ↗ bar $$
Texas Roadhouse's sports-restaurant sibling on South Broadway, built around scratch burgers, wings and hand-tossed pizza under wall-to-wall TVs. Full bar with a long draft list.
- Chili's Grill & Bar ↗ bar chain $$
Casual American chain serving burgers, fajitas, baby back ribs and margaritas from a full bar. The Tyler restaurant moved to S Broadway Ave in 2022, replacing the longtime W Southwest Loop 323 store.
- Heritage East at Culture ETX ↗ bar $$$
Downtown Tyler restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, salads and flatbreads at lunch and an upscale-casual dinner menu Tuesday through Saturday, plus weekend brunch. Now branded Heritage East, it runs a Wine Spectator award-winning wine program with a sommelier on staff and a full bar.
- Dairy Queen ↗ chain $
Locally franchised Texas DQ group serving Hungr-Buster burgers, chicken baskets, steak fingers and Blizzards. Five stores sit inside Tyler on W Gentry Pkwy, E 5th St, E and S Southeast Loop 323 and S Broadway Ave, with more area locations outside the city limits.
W Gentry Pkwy · State Highway 64 E · E Southeast Loop 323 · S Southeast Loop 323 · E 5th St · Fm 2493 · S Broadway Ave · State Highway 31 W · Us Highway 271 · permit since 1968 - FD's Grill House ↗ bar $$
Casual American grill at The Village at Cumberland Park on S Broadway serving steaks, seafood, burgers and housemade soups. Full bar, catering and reservations.
- Jack in the Box ↗ chain $
Fast-food drive-thru on South Broadway Avenue serving burgers, tacos, curly fries and all-day breakfast. The brand's locator lists it as the only Jack in the Box in Tyler.
- Jucy's Hamburgers ↗ $
East Texas burger chain going back to 1980 that grinds its beef in-store daily and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Four Tyler stores operate, on East 5th Street, Old Jacksonville Highway, Southwest Loop 323 and Declaration Ridge in northwest Tyler.
E 5th St · permit since 1997 - Lime N Dime ↗ $
Halal fast-casual burger, cheesesteak, loaded-fry and Nashville-wing shop; Tyler outpost of a Plano-based brand.
- Loggins Restaurant $
Tyler home-cooking institution on S Glenwood Boulevard, serving since 1969 - a lunch buffet plus made-to-order plate lunches with three sides and a homemade roll, burgers, fried catfish, chicken fried steak and scratch pies. Open 10:30am to 2pm daily except Saturday.
- McDonald's ↗ chain $
World's largest fast-food chain, serving Big Macs, McNuggets and all-day breakfast from eight Tyler restaurants - two on S Broadway Ave plus S Beckham Ave, E 5th St, W Gentry Pkwy, S Southwest Loop 323, E Southeast Loop 323 and Old Jacksonville Hwy. Nearly all have drive-thru and open early.
S Beckham Ave · Old Jacksonville Hwy · S Broadway Ave · Fm 14 · State Highway 64 W · E Southeast Loop 323 · E 5th St · E Gentry Pkwy · permit since 2012 - The Potpourri House ↗ bar $$
Tyler institution on Troup Highway that pairs a sit-down American restaurant with a large gift shop, open since 1997. Salads, sandwiches and chicken dishes come with beer and wine service.
- Republic Icehouse ↗ bar $$
Icehouse-style bar and restaurant on University Boulevard across from UT Tyler, open since 2014. The kitchen turns out half-pound Angus burgers, wings, cheesesteaks and fried starters, and the full bar pours Texas craft beer and Texas-distilled spirits.
- Rick's On The Square ↗ bar $$
Downtown institution on the square since 1992, serving scratch-made Southern and American plates for lunch and dinner alongside craft cocktails and live weekend music. New owners took over the restaurant in 2025; it is closed Sundays.
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ chain $
Drive-in burger chain with five Tyler locations, on S Broadway Ave, Troup Hwy, W Gentry Pkwy, N Northwest Loop 323 and Old Jacksonville Hwy, the oldest operating since 1991. Carhop stalls serve burgers, hot dogs, tots, and the chain's slushes and ice drinks.
S Broadway Ave · Troup Hwy · W Gentry Pky · N Northwest Loop 323 · permit since 1991 - The Grove Kitchen & Gardens ↗ bar $$
Farm-to-table restaurant on a historic farm off Old Jacksonville Highway, with chef-crafted seasonal plates from head chef Arturo Lara and live local music on the patio. Full bar with Whiskey Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday specials; reservations and private events available.
- Twelve Kitchen + Cocktails ↗ bar $$
Chef-owner Scott Williams' scratch-kitchen restaurant on the W Southwest Loop 323, open since 2021, serving New American plates plus a brunch menu, catering and a private event venue. Full bar built around what the restaurant bills as Tyler's largest whiskey and bourbon collection, with new allocations added weekly.
- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux ↗ bar $$
Louisiana-founded sports bistreaux pouring a full bar under a wall of game screens, with scratch-made Cajun and Creole plates, burgers, seafood and salads. Opened on South Broadway in late 2022 in the former Mazzio's building.
- Wendy's ↗ chain $
National fast-food chain known for square never-frozen beef patties, chicken sandwiches, chili and Frosty desserts. Two Tyler stores, on W Front St and S Southwest Loop 323.
W Front St · S Southwest Loop 323 · permit since 2017 - Whataburger ↗ chain $
Texas-born burger chain open 24 hours for the orange-and-white-striped Whataburger, honey butter chicken biscuits and breakfast taquitos. Eight stores sit inside Tyler, on both the south-southeast and south-southwest legs of Loop 323, S Beckham Ave, W Gentry Pkwy, S Broadway Ave, Troup Hwy and Old Jacksonville Hwy.
Loop 323 South Southeast · State Highway 155 S · S Beckham Ave · Ssw Loop 323 · Hwy 271 · Troup Hwy · W Gentry Pkwy · permit since 1992
Steakhouse (8)
- Longhorn Steakhouse ↗ bar $$
Casual steakhouse chain on South Broadway grilling hand-cut steaks, ribs, chicken and salmon alongside a full bar. The Tyler restaurant has operated since 2020.
- Outback Steakhouse ↗ bar $$
Australian-themed steakhouse chain on South Broadway known for the Bloomin' Onion, wood-fire grilled steaks and a full bar. Tyler's location has been open since 2008.
- Saltgrass Steakhouse ↗ bar $$
Texas-themed steakhouse on South Broadway serving mesquite-grilled steaks, seafood and range-style entrees with a full bar. The Tyler restaurant opened in 2016.
- Dakota's ↗ bar $$$
Locally owned fine-dining steakhouse plating prime steaks, chops and seafood with a full bar and private dining rooms. It has occupied its Old Bullard Rd space since 2015 after earlier years on S Broadway Ave.
- III Palms ↗ bar $$$
Fine-dining steakhouse on Old Jacksonville Highway in south Tyler, open since 2023, with a wine room, cocktail program and private event dining. Ribeye, steak frites and lobster mac and cheese anchor a menu served at lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
- Prime 102 ↗ bar $$$
Art-deco steakhouse in the historic building at 102 N College Ave downtown, serving prime beef, tomahawk steaks, seafood and specialty cocktails at lunch and dinner. A Corner Bar and private dining rooms handle drinks and events.
- Texas de Brazil ↗ bar $$$
Brazilian churrascaria at The Village at Cumberland Park where gauchos carve grilled meats tableside alongside a large salad and hot-side bar. Full bar with an extensive wine list; reservations available.
2376 Dueling Oaks Dr Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 231-8885
- Texas Roadhouse ↗ bar $$
Hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides and fresh-baked bread on the E Southeast Loop 323 near Broadway. Full bar with the chain's signature margaritas.
Chicken & Wings (13)
- America First Wings & Grill ↗ $
Locally owned wing and grill counter on West Southwest Loop 323 serving bone-in and boneless wings, burgers, seafood baskets and fried sides. It has operated in Tyler since 2022 and stays open late on weekends.
713 W Southwest Loop 323 Ste A, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 630-3866
- Buffalo Wild Wings ↗ chain $$
Sports-bar wing chain on South Broadway with traditional and boneless wings, a long list of sauces and dry rubs, and walls of TVs. The Tyler location has been open since 2015.
- Chicken Express ↗ chain $
Texas fast-food chain serving hand-battered chicken tenders, fried catfish, rolls and gallon sweet tea. Tyler has two stores, on South Southwest Loop 323 and Old Jacksonville Highway.
Old Jacksonville Hwy · S Southwest Loop 323 · permit since 2006 - Church's Texas Chicken ↗ chain $
Southern fried chicken chain known for spicy tenders, honey-butter biscuits and family meals. Three Tyler stores operate, on North Northwest Loop 323, South Southeast Loop 323 and West Gentry Parkway.
E Northeast Loop 323 · S Broadway Ave · S Beckham Ave · W Gentry Pkwy · S Southeast Loop 323 · permit since 2014 - Raising Cane's ↗ chain $
Chicken-finger chain serving box combos with crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and its signature dipping sauce. Tyler has two restaurants, on South Broadway Avenue and South Southeast Loop 323.
S Broadway Ave · S Southeast Loop 323 · permit since 2013 - Texas Famous Fried Chicken ↗ $
Fried chicken counter on South Vine Avenue serving seasoned fried chicken, wings, fried fish and prawns, with a sister store in Chandler. Open since 2018, it now trades as Texas Famous Fried Chicken after starting as Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken.
- Williams Chicken ↗ $
Tyler outlet of the Dallas-based Williams Chicken chain, on W Gentry Pkwy since 2009. Counter-service fried chicken sold by the piece with rolls and sides.
- Wingstop ↗ chain $
National wing chain with three Tyler stores, on S Southwest Loop 323, E Southeast Loop 323 and S Broadway Ave. Cooked-to-order bone-in and boneless wings in a dozen sauces and rubs, plus tenders and fries.
S Southwest Loop 323 · permit since 2014 - Chick-fil-A ↗ chain $
Chicken chain with four Tyler locations: freestanding restaurants on S Broadway Ave, Troup Hwy and S Southwest Loop 323, plus a food-court counter inside Broadway Square Mall. Breaded chicken sandwiches, nuggets and waffle fries, closed Sundays.
S Southwest Loop 323 · N College Ave · Troup Hwy · Us Highway 69 N · Magnolia Dr · S Broadway Ave · permit since 2015 - Golden Chick ↗ chain $
Texas-based fried-chicken chain's only Tyler restaurant, on the southwest leg of Loop 323, serving Golden Tenders, fried and roasted chicken, catfish and yeast rolls. Open daily 10:30am to 10pm with dine-in, drive-thru and catering.
- KFC ↗ chain $
National fried-chicken chain with two Tyler restaurants, on South Broadway Avenue and Troup Highway. Both offer drive-thru, carry-out and delivery.
S Broadway Ave · Troup Hwy · permit since 2014 - Popeyes ↗ chain $
Louisiana-style fried chicken chain known for spicy bone-in chicken, tenders, red beans and biscuits. Tyler has two drive-thru locations, on E 5th St and W Elm St.
E 5th St · W Elm St · permit since 2017 - Slim Chickens ↗ $
Chicken-tender chain with two Tyler restaurants, on S Broadway Ave and Troup Hwy. Both serve cooked-to-order tenders, wings and chicken sandwiches with house dipping sauces, plus salads and mason-jar desserts.
S Broadway Ave · permit since 2015
Seafood & Cajun (13)
- Uncle Jack's Kitchen $
Family-owned north Tyler storefront serving fried catfish and lobster, shrimp boils, gumbo and hot water cornbread with soul food sides. Operating on North Palace Avenue since 2019.
- Catfish King ↗ $$
S Beckham Ave fish house operating since 1994 under the David Beard's Catfish King banner, part of the Great American Foods group. Fried and grilled catfish and shrimp with hushpuppies and Southern sides.
- Jumbo Seafood ↗ $$
Family-run seafood restaurant on Mineola Hwy in north Tyler, open since 2011 and specializing in grilled and fried fish and shrimp. Open daily from 11 a.m.
- Krazy Cajun Kitchen & Market bar $$
Cajun restaurant and market on Paluxy Dr in south Tyler serving gumbo, jambalaya, boudin and po'boys since 2019. The Paluxy Dr space holds a full bar and doubles as a private-event venue, and the kitchen also caters off-site.
- Laughing Crab ↗ bar $$
Cajun seafood boil house at Broadway Square on S Broadway Ave, open since 2021. Snow crab, shrimp and crawfish sold by the pound in seasoned boil bags, plus fried baskets and a full bar.
4601 S Broadway Ave Ste H22B, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-1782
- The Mighty Crab ↗ bar $$
Cajun seafood boil restaurant on the west leg of Loop 323, open since 2022. Build-your-own boil bags of crab, shrimp and crawfish alongside fried catfish and a full bar.
- Tia Juanita's Fish Camp ↗ bar $$
Southeast Texas chain's first Tyler location, opened in summer 2026 in the former Razzoo's building on S Broadway Ave. Serves a Cajun-Tex-Mex mix of fried seafood, boudin, gumbo and crawfish enchiladas with a full bar.
- Clear Springs Restaurant ↗ bar $$
Texas seafood house known for hand-battered catfish, fried shrimp and its stacked onion ring loaf, served with a full bar. The Tyler location of the small Central and East Texas chain has been on S Broadway Ave since 2005.
- F Is For Fish $
Fast-casual seafood restaurant that opened in spring 2026 in the shopping strip at 1400 W Southwest Loop 323.
1400 W Southwest Loop 323 Ste 20, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 630-1847
- Happy's Fish House ↗ bar $$
East Tyler catfish and seafood house run by the family behind Posados Cafe, serving fried platters, po'boys, gumbo, etouffee, steamed seafood and oysters on the half shell. Breakfast is served all day and there is a full bar; open daily from 6:30am.
- Mariscos DJ's ↗ bar $$
The Don Juan family's Mexican-seafood restaurant on E Erwin Street, serving grilled seafood platters, shrimp cocktails, ceviche and fish tacos. Full bar with micheladas and cocktails.
- Mariscos Los Chochos Fieros $
Unassuming north Tyler mariscos storefront on E Gentry Parkway for ceviche, pescadillas, birria and al pastor tacos made from homemade recipes. Closed Mondays.
- The Catch ↗ bar $
Rustic seafood house on S Beckham Avenue for catfish, fried oysters, shrimp, crawfish, etouffee and po'boys. One of two East Texas locations, with a sister restaurant in Longview.
Pizza & Italian (17)
- Cicis ↗ chain $
All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet on the east leg of Loop 323, open since 2012.
- Marco's Pizza ↗ chain $
National pizza chain known for dough made fresh in store and a three-cheese blend, plus subs, salads and wings. Tyler's single store is on S Broadway Avenue, open daily for carryout and delivery.
- Mario's Italian Restaurant & Club bar $$
Long-running family-run Italian restaurant and lounge on S Broadway Avenue, serving pasta, veal, seafood and pizza. Dinner only, Monday through Saturday, with a full bar.
7916 S Broadway Ave Ste 200, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 581-2309
- Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse ↗ bar $$
Colorado-based pizzeria-and-taphouse chain that opened on Troup Highway in September 2024, serving pizza and wings. A long draft beer list plus cocktails and wine come from a full bar.
- Pizza Hut ↗ chain $
National pizza chain serving pan, hand-tossed and stuffed-crust pizzas plus wings, pasta and breadsticks. Four Tyler restaurants, two on S Broadway Avenue plus University Boulevard and State Highway 64 W.
S Broadway Ave · permit since 2021 - Top It Off Pizza ↗ $
Independent pizzeria on the southeast leg of Loop 323 turning out hand-tossed and specialty pies, wings and sides. Open Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays.
1700 S Southeast Loop 323 Ste 108, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 630-5524
- Chuck E. Cheese ↗ $$
Family pizza chain pairing pizza, wings and buffet-style sides with an arcade, ticket games and birthday-party rooms. The Tyler store sits on W Southwest Loop 323.
- Domino's ↗ chain $
National pizza delivery and carryout chain with four stores inside Tyler, on W Gentry Pkwy, S Beckham Ave, Troup Hwy and S Broadway Ave. All four take online orders for pizza, pasta, wings and sandwiches.
W Gentry Pkwy · S Beckham Ave · Troup Hwy · Fm 2493 · S Broadway Ave · permit since 2024 - Little Caesars ↗ chain $
National carryout pizza chain known for Hot-N-Ready pepperoni pizzas and Crazy Bread, with five Tyler stores on Troup Hwy, S Southwest Loop 323, W Gentry Pkwy, E Front St and Three Lakes Pkwy.
Troup Hwy · permit since 2015 - Little Italy ↗ $
Long-running family Italian restaurant on S Broadway Avenue (open since 2006) for hand-tossed and Neapolitan pizzas, pastas and Caesar salads. Dine-in and carryout daily from 11am.
- Olive Garden ↗ bar chain $$
Italian-American chain on S Broadway Ave serving pasta, chicken parmigiana and unlimited salad and breadsticks. Full bar with Italian wines.
- Papa John's ↗ chain $
Delivery and carryout pizza chain known for its garlic dipping sauce, with two Tyler stores on S Beckham Ave and S Broadway Ave.
S Beckham Ave · S Broadway Ave · permit since 1996 - Papa Murphy's ↗ $
Take-and-bake pizza chain on S Broadway Avenue where pizzas are assembled fresh in-store and baked at home. Also sells salads, cheesy bread and dessert pizzas.
- Piada Italian Street Food ↗ $$
Fast-casual Italian chain in the South Broadway shopping district, building piada wraps, pasta bowls and chopped salads to order. Part of the Ohio-based Piada group.
8942 S Broadway Ave Bldg R1-A Ste 140, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 266-9120
- Rotolo's Pizzeria ↗ bar $$
Tyler restaurant of the Baton Rouge-born pizzeria chain, in the shopping center at 8970 S Broadway Ave since 2014. Hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, calzones and salads come with a full bar.
8970 S Broadway Ave Ste 148, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 561-8805
- Rounder's ↗ $$
Neighborhood pizzeria in a strip center on the west leg of Loop 323, trading since 2014. It serves pizza and other Italian plates for lunch and dinner.
1400 W Southwest Loop 323 Ste 10, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 509-2100
- Villaggio Del Vino ↗ bar $$
Italian restaurant and wine bar on Old Bullard Road, part of the Mandoline Hospitality group, with dinner, lunch, brunch, kids' and happy-hour menus alongside pizza. Runs a wine club with private wine lockers, a dedicated wine room and recurring wine dinners; full bar.
4803 Old Bullard Rd Ste 102, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 534-8466
Asian (29)
- 88 Korean BBQ & Sushi $$
All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and sushi restaurant with tabletop grills, opened in the former Chili’s on W Southwest Loop 323.
- GoFish Modern Japanese Kitchen ↗ $$
Fast-casual sushi spot on the southwest leg of Loop 323 building Hawaiian-style poke bowls, sushi burritos and rolls with a Latin twist. A sister ramen shop, Ichiban Ramen, operates next door.
- Hawaiian Bros Island Grill ↗ $
Fast-casual Hawaiian plate-lunch chain on South Broadway serving huli huli chicken, teriyaki and kalua pork over rice with macaroni salad. The Tyler store opened in late 2023.
- Burning Wok ↗ $
Chinese and Asian-fusion counter on E 5th Street with a drive-thru, serving entrees, appetizers and soups. Open seven days a week from late morning to 10 p.m.
- Chiangmai Thai Kitchen ↗ $$
Family-owned Thai restaurant on far south Broadway Avenue near Urban Air, serving curries, pad thai, tom kha noodle soup and pineapple fried rice. Beer and wine are available.
8934 S Broadway Ave Ste 480, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 534-8424
- China Star ↗ $
Chinese restaurant in the shopping center on the southwest leg of Loop 323, offering a buffet line plus made-to-order entrees, lo mein and fried rice. Open daily from 10:30 a.m.
510 S Southwest Loop 323 Ste 104, Tyler, TX 75702 · (903) 596-9999
- Ichiban Ramen ↗ $$
Japanese ramen shop on the west leg of Loop 323 from the owners of neighboring Go Fish, simmering pork-bone broth for more than 16 hours. The menu also runs to K-Pop rice bowls and other Asian dishes.
- Kawa's Hibachi Grill & Lounge ↗ bar $$
Japanese hibachi and sushi house on the west leg of Loop 323, with teppanyaki grill tables, a sushi bar and a full lounge pouring cocktails and sake. It has run under new ownership since January 2024.
- Liang's Chinese Restaurant ↗ $
Chinese and sushi takeout restaurant on Old Jacksonville Highway in south Tyler, serving lunch specials, combination plates, lo mein and rolls. Online ordering is available.
- Ohayo Sushi ↗ bar $$
Sushi and Japanese kitchen on south Broadway Avenue serving nigiri, specialty rolls, hibachi plates and noodle dishes. A full bar pours sake, cocktails and beer.
- Panda Express ↗ chain $
National fast-casual Chinese chain known for orange chicken, Beijing beef and chow mein served cafeteria-style. Tyler restaurants sit on S Broadway Avenue, Troup Highway and Military Drive.
S Broadway Ave · Troup Hwy · Military Dr · permit since 2015 - Pei Wei Express ↗ $
Fast-casual pan-Asian counter in the Broadway Square Mall food court serving wok-fired noodle bowls, rice plates and orange chicken. It is the chain's only remaining Tyler location.
- Pho Hot Noodle & Grill ↗ $
Vietnamese restaurant on south Broadway Avenue serving pho, vermicelli bowls, banh mi and grilled rice plates. It has operated under new ownership since mid-2025.
- Vietnamese Pho Restaurant $
Family-run Vietnamese kitchen on State Highway 64 West serving pho, vermicelli bowls and rice plates. It has held a Tyler permit since 2009.
- Wasabi Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro ↗ bar $$
Sushi bar and pan-Asian bistro off Donnybrook Avenue in south Tyler, open since 2010, with rolls, hibachi and Thai and Chinese entrees. A full bar serves cocktails, sake and beer.
- Yoshi Sushi ↗ $$
Revolving-belt sushi and noodle restaurant on the west leg of Loop 323, where plates circulate past the counter alongside a made-to-order menu. It opened in early 2025.
713 W Southwest Loop 323 Ste D, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 630-1882
- Zaza Thai ↗ $$
Thai restaurant on south Broadway Avenue serving curries, pad thai, fried rice and noodle soups. It opened in 2024.
6611 S Broadway Ave Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-2775
- Poch's Rice Cafe ↗ $
Chinese restaurant in the S Southeast Loop 323 strip serving Szechuan and General Tso's chicken, sweet-and-sour plates and house pan-fried noodles. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and under new ownership since 2024.
1700 S Southeast Loop 323 Ste 102, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 630-7695
- Bobaloompia ↗ $
Locally owned Filipino and boba counter in Broadway Square Mall serving lumpia, crispy pata, garlic rice and bubble tea.
4601 S Broadway Ave # Bo2a, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-7337
- Fire Fish Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro ↗ bar $$
Sushi bar and Asian bistro that opened on Troup Hwy in late 2024 from the team behind Tyler's GoFish Modern Japanese Kitchen. Nigiri, rolls and Asian entrees with a full bar, reservations and online ordering; open daily.
- China King $
Chinese buffet on S Broadway, open under the same ownership since 2014, with a hot buffet line plus sushi and made-to-order plates. Open daily from 11am, until 10pm Friday and Saturday.
- Mikoto Ramen Bar and Sushi ↗ $$
Japanese izakaya on S Broadway Ave in south Tyler, pairing a ramen bar with a sushi bar and rice bowls. Open since 2017, with online ordering and catering.
6611 S Broadway Ave Ste 200, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 944-7962
- Namaste Tyler ↗ $$
Indian restaurant that opened in 2025 in a S Broadway Ave strip center, serving curries, tandoori dishes and vegetarian plates. Closed Mondays.
2301 S Broadway Ave Ste A4, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 630-3030
- Noodles & Dumplings ↗ $
Chinese noodle house on Troup Hwy that opened in early 2026 in the former Yami Buffet space, part of a multi-state chain. Hand-pulled noodles, xiao long bao and dumplings are made in house.
- Peking Express ↗ $
Chinese takeout and drive-thru on E Front St serving lo mein, fried rice and combination plates seven days a week. Opened under new ownership in late 2025.
- Shogun Sushi & Hibachi Grill ↗ bar $$
Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant on South Broadway with teppanyaki grill tables, a sushi bar and a full bar. The original 3521 S Broadway location has closed; the 5515 S Broadway restaurant remains open.
- Tango Mango ↗ $
Asian rice-bowl and shaved-ice counter in a South Broadway strip center, open daily since 2025. The short menu runs to orange chicken and General Tso's bowls, spring rolls, fried dumplings and fruit shaved ice.
- Ming's Cafe ↗ $
Express Chinese kitchen on S Broadway Avenue in south Tyler, open since 2012, with a chef the restaurant says has two decades of Chinese-restaurant experience. Dine-in, takeout and online ordering.
- Yamato Japanese Restaurant ↗ bar $$
Japanese steakhouse on the southwest leg of Loop 323 where chefs cook hibachi at the table, alongside sushi, sashimi and specialty rolls. The full bar runs $9 sushi specials Monday through Thursday afternoons.
Breakfast & Diner (8)
- Country Kitchen ↗ $
Diner on the southeast leg of Loop 323 serving breakfast all day plus chicken fried steak and home-style plate lunches. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The Diner ↗ $
Longtime South Broadway breakfast and lunch spot serving scratch diner fare, pancakes and plate lunches. Open since 2007 in south Tyler.
- Another Broken Egg Cafe ↗ bar $$
Daytime brunch cafe on south Broadway Avenue serving omelets, benedicts, beignets and shrimp and grits, with a full bar for brunch cocktails. It opened in Tyler in late 2023 and runs 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
6421 S Broadway Ave Ste 130, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 991-4755
- First Watch ↗ bar $$
Daytime cafe on E 9th St serving the national First Watch breakfast, brunch and lunch menu — skillet hashes, avocado toast, pancakes and brunch cocktails. Open 7am to 2:30pm every day; no dinner service.
- IHOP ↗ chain $
National pancake-house chain with two Tyler restaurants, both on Loop 323 — one on W Southwest Loop 323 and one on S Southwest Loop 323. Both are open 24 hours for pancakes, omelettes, French toast and all-day breakfast.
S Southwest Loop 323 · permit since 2014 - Jimmy's Egg ↗ bar $
Breakfast-and-lunch chain restaurant on South Broadway, open since 2019, serving omelets, skillets, eggs Benedict, chicken-fried steak and lunch plates. It closes in the early afternoon.
6004 S Broadway Ave Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-4013
- Mama's Breakfast & More $
Family-owned Tyler breakfast-and-lunch diner run by the Cruz family, with two locations on E 5th Street (since 2010) and S Broadway Avenue. Serves all-day breakfast plates alongside Tex-Mex quesadillas, pork chops and home-style lunch plates.
E 5th St · S Broadway Ave · permit since 2010 - Pots N Pans $
Casual north Tyler diner on W Claude Street serving home-cooked comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open since 2012 and known locally for its desserts.
Sandwiches & Delis (14)
- Jason's Deli ↗ chain $$
Texas-founded deli chain on South Broadway known for sandwiches, muffulettas, baked potatoes and a large salad bar. Tyler's store has operated since 1989.
- Jersey Mike's Subs ↗ $
New Jersey-born sub chain slicing meats and cheeses to order for hot and cold subs. Three Tyler stores: South Broadway Avenue, South Beckham Avenue and the southwest leg of Loop 323, the last opened July 2026.
S Southwest Loop 323 · permit since 2026 - McAlister's Deli ↗ chain $$
Fast-casual deli chain serving deli sandwiches, spuds, soups and sweet tea. Tyler has two locations, on Old Bullard Road and Old Jacksonville Highway.
Old Jacksonville Hwy · Old Bullard Rd · permit since 1999 - Newk's Eatery ↗ $$
Fast-casual cafe on Old Jacksonville Highway serving sandwiches, salads, soups and hand-tossed pizzas. The Tyler restaurant changed operators in 2024 and remains open.
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop ↗ $
Chicago-born sandwich chain serving toasted subs, salads, soups and hand-dipped shakes. The Tyler shop sits in a South Broadway retail center and has operated since 2017.
6995 S Broadway Ave Ste 20, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 405-5288
- Schlotzsky's ↗ $
Austin-founded deli chain built around The Original sandwich on house-baked sourdough buns, plus pizzas, flatbreads and salads. Tyler's stores run under the same longtime local franchisee, on South Southeast Loop 323 and South Beckham Avenue.
Loop 323 W South West · permit since 1998 - Chicken Salad Chick ↗ $
Fast-casual chain on South Broadway serving a rotating lineup of chicken salad flavors by the scoop or on sandwiches, plus soups, sides and pimento cheese. The Tyler shop opened in 2023 and is closed Sundays.
- Roost Chicken Salad & Deli ↗ $
Tyler deli on South Broadway serving house-made chicken salad, sandwiches, soups and sides. It opened in 2025 under new ownership after the earlier Roost 1863 shops closed.
- Arby's ↗ $
Fast-food chain built around sliced roast beef sandwiches, curly fries and Market Fresh wraps. Store #1928 on S Broadway Ave is Tyler's only Arby's.
- Jimmy John's ↗ chain $
The chain's only Tyler shop, on South Broadway Avenue, making gourmet subs, clubs and Unwich lettuce wraps for pickup and delivery.
- Panera Bread ↗ chain $$
Bakery-cafe chain on S Broadway Ave serving sandwiches, soups in bread bowls, salads and pastries. Tyler's only Panera, open early for breakfast.
- Schlotzsky's ↗ chain $
Austin-born deli chain known for its Original toasted sourdough sandwich, plus flatbread pizzas, salads and soups. Two Tyler stores operate, on South Southeast Loop 323 and South Beckham Avenue.
Sse Loop 323 · S Beckham Ave · permit since 1979 - Subway ↗ chain $
Sandwich chain with nine Tyler shops on eight streets, all operated by longtime franchisee Subway of Tyler, Inc.: two on S Southwest Loop 323 plus one each on S Southeast Loop 323, E Southeast Loop 323, S Broadway Ave, Troup Hwy, Grande Blvd, S Beckham Ave and W Gentry Pkwy. They build subs, wraps and salads to order; the S Broadway shop sits inside the Walmart Supercenter.
S Southwest Loop 323 · S Southeast Loop 323 · State Highway 64 E · 16669a Fm 2493 · S Broadway Ave · Troup Hwy · E Southeast Loop 323 · Grande Blvd · S Beckham Ave · W Gentry Pkwy · S Mahon Ave · permit since 1989 - Firehouse Subs ↗ $
Firehouse Subs' only Tyler location, on Troup Highway, serving hot steamed subs including the smokehouse brisket and cheddar and the meatball sub. The chain runs the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which funds equipment for first responders.
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (5)
- CAVA ↗ $$
Fast-casual Mediterranean chain building bowls and pitas with falafel, braised meats, house dips, pickles and grain bases. The Tyler store opened in the Village at Cumberland Park space that had been a Zoes Kitchen.
- Tiba Grill ↗ $$
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern kitchen on Shelley Drive serving shawarma, kafta, falafel, lamb chops and baklava. Offers dine-in, takeout and delivery Monday through Saturday.
- Bernard Mediterranean Restaurant ↗ bar $$$
White-tablecloth Mediterranean dining room off Old Bullard Road, run by chef-owner Bernard Gautier, with French, Spanish and Italian-inspired plates from $19 to $49. Full bar and an extensive wine list; dinner Tuesday through Saturday plus weekday lunch.
212 Old Grande Blvd Ste C106, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 534-0265
- What About Kabob? (And His Gyros) ↗ $$
Counter-service Mediterranean spot off South Broadway making its gyro meat, pita, falafel and hummus fresh daily, served as pitas or lettuce-and-fry bowls. House tiki sauces range from curry ketchup to ghost pepper.
7924 S Broadway Ave Ste 500, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 213-3787
- Nick the Greek ↗ chain coming soon
Greek street-food franchise opening its first East Texas location in The Shops at Tyler on the West Loop, just north of Sam's Club. Gyros carved from meat cooked in-house on a vertical rotisserie, charbroiled souvlaki skewers, pitas, bowls, salads, baklava and loukoumades. Local franchisees Ricky and Lindsey Holt are targeting an October 20, 2026 opening. Source: KNUE, Oct 8 2026.
Coffee, Sweets & Bakery (54)
- 7 Brew Coffee ↗ $
Drive-thru coffee stands pouring espresso drinks, blended and infused energy drinks, teas and smoothies from a rotating short menu. Five Tyler stands operate: the 2022 original on Cambridge Road, plus S Broadway Avenue and both the southeast and southwest legs of Loop 323.
S Broadway Ave · E Southeast Loop 323 · S Southwest Loop 323 · permit since 2024 - Andy's Frozen Custard ↗ $
Frozen custard chain serving concretes, jackhammers, sundaes and shakes made from custard churned fresh through the day. Tyler has two shops, one on S Broadway Avenue and one downtown on N College Avenue.
N College Ave · S Broadway Ave · permit since 2006 - Bahama Buck's ↗ chain $
Shaved ice storefront in a south Broadway strip center serving Sno cones in dozens of syrup flavors alongside smoothies and frozen lemonades. It has operated in Tyler since 2016 and opens at noon.
6621 S Broadway Ave Ste 200, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-6413
- Boards And Bites Cafe ↗ $$
Cafe on Troup Highway building charcuterie boards and grazing boxes alongside sandwiches, wraps, desserts, coffee and tea. It moved into the Troup Highway storefront in 2018 and stays open to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- Boba 365 ↗ $
Bubble tea shop on E 5th Street pouring milk teas, fruit teas and smoothies with tapioca toppings, plus Vietnamese coffee and bubble waffles. It opened in 2025.
- Bombongo Ice Cream Shop $
Small ice cream and frozen dessert shop on W Front Street west of downtown Tyler. It has operated at the same storefront since 2017.
- Brady's Coffee ↗ $
Downtown coffee bar on W Rusk Street pulling espresso drinks and drip coffee in a quiet room set up for reading and studying, with packaged beans and loose-leaf tea sold to take home. It has been open since 1996 and closes Sundays.
- Crema Coffee ↗ $
Locally owned coffee bar pouring espresso drinks, pour-overs and pastries. It runs a shop on Three Lakes Parkway in south Tyler and a second cafe in the Plaza Tower lobby on N College Avenue downtown, which opened in early 2025.
Three Lakes Pkwy · N College Ave · permit since 2025 - Cup O' Joy $
Small tea house and coffee shop in the Azalea District on E 8th Street, open since 2021. Serves fruit teas, milk teas, smoothies, frappes and pastries.
- Donut Delight $
Independent donut shop in a strip center on E Amherst Drive off Troup Highway, open since 2018. Glazed and cake donuts, kolaches and coffee.
- Donut Palace $
Donut Palace is a shared name used by several independently owned Tyler shops rather than a single chain, with in-city storefronts on E 5th Street, Old Jacksonville Highway and E Southeast Loop 323. Each sells the same morning lineup of glazed and cake donuts, kolaches and coffee.
State Highway 155 S · E 5th St · Old Jacksonville Rd · Old Jacksonville Hwy · Ese Loop 323 · permit since 1995 - Donut Place $
Neighborhood donut shop on S Beckham Avenue, run by Gentry Donut LLC since 2023 in a storefront that has sold donuts under earlier owners since 2013. Donuts, kolaches and coffee.
- Dutch Bros Coffee ↗ $
Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain with four Tyler stands, on State Highway 31 E, W Grande Boulevard, S Broadway Avenue and Troup Highway. Known for blended Freeze drinks, Rebel energy drinks and espresso.
State Highway 31 E · W Grande Blvd · S Broadway Ave · Troup Hwy · permit since 2022 - East Texas Nutrition $
Herbalife nutrition club storefront on Troup Highway serving protein shakes, loaded teas and energy drinks. Open since 2019.
- Einstein Bros Bagels ↗ $
Bagel bakery and cafe on S Broadway Avenue, open since 2009, serving fresh-baked bagels, shmears, breakfast sandwiches and coffee. A separate campus counter operates at UT Tyler.
- El Sabor De Kenny's Bakery $
Mexican bakery on E Valentine St in north Tyler, open since late 2024. Pan dulce, conchas and other traditional sweet breads.
- Fancy Donuts $
Donut shop on S Southeast Loop 323 that opened in 2025. Glazed and cake donuts, kolaches and coffee.
- Gentry Donuts $
Donut shop on W Gentry Parkway in north Tyler that has sold donuts from the same storefront since 2013 and has been run by Gentry Donut LLC since 2023. Glazed and cake donuts, kolaches and coffee from a 5am opening.
- Grande Donut & Cafe $
Family-run donut and coffee shop that opened in September 2025 in a strip center on E Grande Boulevard in south Tyler. Glazed and cake donuts, donut croissants and kolaches, served mornings through early afternoon.
- Great American Cookies ↗ $
Cookie counter inside Broadway Square Mall on south Broadway Avenue, run by its current franchisee since 2021. Fresh-baked cookies, brownies and decorated cookie cakes made to order.
- Menchie's Frozen Yogurt ↗ $
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop in the Village at Cumberland Park center on south Broadway Avenue, operated by J&D Yogurt Company since 2024. Rotating froyo flavors with a pay-by-weight toppings bar, open from noon daily.
8926 S Broadway Ave Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-7061
- Great Harvest Bread Co. ↗ $$
Bakery and cafe in a south Broadway strip center that mills its own Montana whole wheat for sourdough, honey whole wheat and specialty loaves. Also serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, soup and sweets, and closes on Sundays.
6621 S Broadway Ave Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-3094
- Likewise Coffee ↗ $
Local coffee roaster with two Tyler cafes, the original on Mosaic Way and a newer one on Old Jacksonville Highway. Both have indoor seating and a drive-thru, and both are closed on Sundays.
Mosaic Way · permit since 2023 - Lourdes & Marie Bakery ↗ $
Downtown Tyler bakery on W Front St making cookies, cakes, macarons and Filipino lumpia to order. Open Tuesday through Saturday for in-store pickup, with hand-delivery around downtown.
- Milk And Honey Creamery $
Small-batch, super-premium ice cream shop in Tyler's Mosaic District.
- Mudslingers Drive-Thru Coffee ↗ $
Drive-thru coffee stand at the corner of the southeast leg of Loop 323 and Old Troup Hwy, pouring locally roasted coffee, handcrafted espresso, teas and sodas. Opens at 6 a.m. on weekdays.
- Nekter Juice Bar ↗ $$
California-founded juice bar chain serving cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls and multi-day cleanses. The S Broadway Ave store is the chain's only East Texas location.
8934 S Broadway Ave Ste 402, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 224-8300
- NobiliTea ↗ $
Tyler-born loose-leaf tea chain serving hot and iced black, green, oolong, herbal and wellness teas plus chai, with retail tins and steepers sold alongside. Two Tyler cafes operate, on Dueling Oaks Drive and South Broadway Avenue.
Dueling Oaks Dr · S Broadway Ave · permit since 2020 - P&K Kolaches and Donuts ↗ $
W Front St donut shop that opens at 4:30 a.m. with cake, glazed and cream-filled donuts plus sweet and savory kolaches, including brisket and meat-lovers. Also does breakfast sandwiches and tacos.
- PJ's Coffee ↗ $
New Orleans coffee chain's only East Texas store, on Old Jacksonville Hwy, serving chicory coffee, cold brew, espresso drinks and beignets. Has a drive-thru and opens at 6 a.m. on weekdays.
6555 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 110, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 266-9142
- Ricositas $
Small Mexican snack and treat counter on E Gentry Pkwy in north Tyler, open since 2023. It shares a strip center with the Fuel Runner convenience store.
- Royal Donut $
Independent donut shop on W Gentry Pkwy in north Tyler, open under its current owner since 2022. Opens at 5 a.m. every day for donuts, breakfast biscuits and kolaches, with the egg-and-bacon and jalapeno kolaches the regulars' picks.
- Shipley Do-Nuts ↗ $
Houston-founded donut and kolache chain that opens at 5 a.m. daily for glazed and filled donuts, kolaches and drip coffee. Three Tyler stores operate under the same franchisee, on the southeast leg of Loop 323, Troup Hwy and Old Bullard Rd, the last of which opened in 2026.
S Southeast Loop 323 · Old Bullard Rd · permit since 2012 - Shivers Shaved Ice & Snack Shack $
Cash-only shaved-ice stand on E 5th St that has served finely shaved snow cones in dozens of syrup flavors since 2011. It keeps short afternoon hours, roughly noon to 5 p.m.
- Sip'n ↗ $
Drive-thru specialty drink shop on the southeast leg of Loop 323 pouring more than 50 signature sodas, teas, lemonades, refreshers and energy drinks. Open from 7 a.m. on weekdays, with a truck and cart for catering.
322 E Southeast Loop 323 Ste 300, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 630-2041
- SK Donut Palace ↗ $
Family-run donut shop in a south Tyler strip center on S Broadway Ave, open since 2023 with classic and specialty donuts, kolaches, drinks and custom orders. Opens at 5 a.m. Monday through Saturday and closes at 1 p.m.; it is independent of the other Donut Palace shops around Tyler.
6004 S Broadway Ave Ste 210, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 561-1108
- Smoothie King ↗ chain $
Louisiana-founded smoothie chain blending fruit, protein and meal-replacement smoothies. Four Tyler stores operate, on the southwest leg of Loop 323, Troup Hwy, S Broadway Ave and Old Jacksonville Hwy.
S Southwest Loop 323 · Troup Hwy · S Broadway Ave · Old Jacksonville Hwy · permit since 2002 - Smoothie Pros $
Troup Hwy smoothie bar that opened in late 2025, serving protein and fruit smoothies, protein coffees and loaded energy drinks with add-ins like collagen and creatine. Open weekday mornings through late afternoon and Saturday mornings.
- Starbucks ↗ chain $
Seattle coffee chain for espresso drinks, cold brew, Frappuccinos and breakfast pastries. Seven company-operated Tyler cafes trade on S Broadway Ave (three), Old Jacksonville Hwy, N Northwest Loop 323, E Southeast Loop 323 and S Southeast Loop 323.
S Broadway Ave · E Southeast Loop 323 · Old Jacksonville Hwy · N Northwest Loop 323 · Us Highway 271 · S Southeast Loop 323 · permit since 2005 - The Gathering Cup ↗ $
Drive-thru and walk-up coffee stand on Chandler Hwy in west Tyler, with indoor and outdoor seating, pouring organic drip, espresso and cold brew from Tyler's Calidad Coffee Roasters. Open from 6:30 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
- The Latte Factory $
Texas-based mall-kiosk coffee chain with a counter at Broadway Square, serving hand-crafted lattes, specialty coffee drinks and teas. The Tyler kiosk has been trading since May 2025.
- Tiger's Eye Bagel Company $
Bagel shop from Tyler's Emily Gora and Jordan Delk that opened Sept. 5, 2026 in the Mosaic District, taking the former JoyFull Bites space. Hand-rolled bagels and house-made schmears, with artisan sandwiches planned; open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
- Village Creamery $
Ice cream, sundaes and classic hot dogs from the family behind neighboring Village Bakery in the Bergfeld Center.
- Dunkin' ↗ chain $
Coffee and donut chain with three Tyler locations: a combined Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' store on W Southwest Loop 323, a standalone shop on Troup Hwy, and a counter inside the Walmart Supercenter on S Southeast Loop 323.
S Southeast Loop 323 · permit since 2026 - East Texas Donuts $
Family-run donut shop with two Tyler storefronts, on W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and W Cumberland Rd. Both have operated under the same owner since 2024.
W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd · W Cumberland Rd · permit since 2024 - Happy Lemon ↗ $
Tyler store of the Happy Lemon bubble-tea chain on S Broadway, pouring milk teas, fruit teas and slushes topped with the brand's salted cheese cream, plus bubble waffles. Open daily 11am to 8pm, until 9pm Friday and Saturday.
- Happy Donuts $
Independent donut shop on E 5th St in east Tyler, open since December 2024 for fresh donuts, kolaches and coffee.
- la Madeleine ↗ $$
French bakery-cafe chain serving croissants, pastries, quiche, soups and salads from a single Tyler store on West Southwest Loop 323. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
419 W Southwest Loop 323 Ste 500, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 258-9050
- Nevería Tutti Frutti $
Mexican ice cream and snack shop on W Erwin St serving nieves, paletas, fruit cups, aguas frescas and Mexican candy. Family-run since 2016.
- Novedades y Elotes Juliet $
Mexican street-snack counter on E Oakwood St serving elotes, esquites, fruit cups and aguas frescas, next to the family's novedades shop. Cash-friendly neighborhood spot.
- Paleteria Polar $
Paleteria on W Gentry Parkway selling Mexican popsicles, ice cream and fresh fruit cups. Also serves aguas frescas, mangonadas and snacks until 9:30 p.m. daily.
- Royal Donuts $
Two early-morning donut shops trading under the Royal Donuts name in north Tyler, on North Northwest Loop 323 and Old Henderson Highway. They are separately owned by different local operators and sell glazed and filled donuts, pastries and coffee.
N Northwest Loop 323 · Old Henderson Hwy · permit since 2021 - Sola Bread Co. ↗ $$
Family-run artisan bakery whose Social Kitchen sits on Earl Campbell Parkway alongside True Vine Brewing, selling naturally leavened sourdough, French-style pastries and quiche at a Saturday-morning walk-up window with online preorders. Pizza and appetizers are served Wednesday through Saturday evenings.
- Star Donuts & Croissant $
Family-run donut and croissant shop on Troup Highway, open since 2013 and serving glazed and filled donuts, kolaches and breakfast croissants from 4:30 a.m. until early afternoon.
Other (7)
- Sum 2 Eat $
Family-run soul food storefront on W Erwin St serving fried catfish, baked and fried chicken, oxtails and Southern sides, with cornbread and homemade desserts. Lunch only, Tuesday through Friday.
- Inka's Peruvian Latin Cuisine $
Peruvian and Colombian restaurant on East Erwin Street, permitted in early 2025. The kitchen turns out empanadas, chicharrones, yuca fries, sweet plantains and bistec alongside chicha morada and tropical fruit drinks.
- Jammin J's Mixs Up ↗ $
Soul-food eatery on West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard that grew out of a food truck, known for slow-cooked oxtails and weekly $10 plate specials. Dine-in runs Wednesday through Sunday, with catering, a private party room and the truck still booked for events.
403 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tyler, TX 75702 · (430) 271-2883
- Lemon Yellow Latin Bites ↗ $
Venezuelan and South American-Caribbean cafe in the Mosaic District serving empanadas, stuffed arepas and Latin desserts. Founded by Tahidi and Cris on family recipes; operates as Lemon Yellow Baked Goods, LLC.
- Pupuseria Dora Y Mas ↗ $
Salvadoran pupuseria on West Front Street west of downtown, permitted as a full-service restaurant in August 2025 in a storefront that previously housed Tino's Tacos.
- A Taste of North de Light $$
Black-owned soul-food restaurant on the Northwest Loop 323 serving meatloaf, baked chicken, pork chops, ribs and greens, with homemade cakes. Lunch and dinner daily plus Saturday breakfast; it is the surviving location after the original W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd restaurant closed in 2024.
- West Campus W Southwest Loop 323 · permit since 2013
Food Trucks & Trailers (66)
- & Cafecito Express Crestview St · permit since 2023
- 3 Dreams Event Lounge + Food Trailer W Gentry Pkwy · permit since 2026
- Big Bros BBQ Tacos County Road 164 · permit since 2023
- Carnitas Tierra Caliente William Spear Dr · permit since 2024
- Crawdaddy's Boil-N-Go Big Oak Bay Rd · permit since 2023
- Dona Lupita S Glenwood Blvd · permit since 2015
- Double D N Industrial Ave · permit since 2011
- Dulce Vibes Hunter St · permit since 2026
- El Calentano903 N Moore Ave · permit since 2024
- El Senor De Los Ostiones Seafood On Wheels Old Henderson Hwy · permit since 2024
- Elfrieda's BBQ & Southern Kitchen Bird Point Trl · permit since 2023
- Euro Dream Hackberry Holw · permit since 2023
- Euro Dream Cafe Us Highway 69 N · permit since 2025
- Flamengos Food State Highway 110 N · permit since 2025
- Gorditas San Luis W Elm St · permit since 2021
- Happy Food Truck State Highway 110 N · permit since 2025
- J Buds BBQ And Catering Company Kenilworth Ave · permit since 2023
- J's Lemonade Patrick Dr · permit since 2022
- Jb Coffee Kensington Dr · permit since 2021
- Jenn Jenn's Peace Of Cake Scenic Dr · permit since 2024
- King Kone W Oakwood St # B · permit since 2024
- La Bamba E Laurel St · permit since 2026
- La Calentana Restaurant Aberdeen Dr · permit since 2023
- La Isla Mexican Food Baldwin Dr · permit since 2025
- Las Palomas Food Truck County Road 1125 · permit since 2026
- Las Teodora's E Duncan St · permit since 2025
- Les BBQ Sandwiches W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd · permit since 2026
- Los Antojitos TX S Broadway Ave · County Road 37 · permit since 2022
- Lucia-S Mexican Food / Lucia-S Comida Mexicano State Highway 110 N · permit since 2021
- Macky's Sweets McClenny Dr · permit since 2025
- Mama Rita's Charlotte Dr · permit since 2023
- Mariscos Los Viejones W Trezevant St · permit since 2026
- Marlon's Munchies Wilma St · permit since 2025
- McGee's BBQ & More Autumn Leaves Dr · permit since 2026
- Mendoza's Food Truck E Nutbush St · permit since 2024
- Michelades Mi Rey N Bois D Arc Ave · permit since 2024
- Momo Tea Bhet E Southeast Loop 323 · permit since 2026
- Nicos Hotdog Stand S Englewood Ave · permit since 2025
- Pahuatlan Magico N Forest Ave · permit since 2023
- Paleteria Polar S Vine Ave · permit since 2024
- Quarters Concessions State Highway 64 W · permit since 2025
- Rockhouse Burgers & Bakery County Road 314 · permit since 2019
- Rosies Catering Candleridge Dr · permit since 2018
- Ruby's Food Trucks Lindsey Ln · permit since 2024
- Sauce Belly W Cumberland Rd Apt 1029 · permit since 2024
- Shaka Shave Ice Company Spring Creek Dr · permit since 2025
- Shiver Shack Cones N Treats Ulster Dr · permit since 2024
- Southern Squeeze Us Highway 271 Trlr 317 · permit since 2025
- Stoner's Barbeque Fm 850 · permit since 2025
- Sweet Spuds Varsity Dr · permit since 2025
- Ta-Corazon Mexican Food W 1st Ave · permit since 2024
- Taco Madree S Englewood Ave · permit since 2025
- Tacos Chiwas County Road 490 · permit since 2022
- Tacos Nora S Glenwood Blvd · permit since 2025
- Taqueria 'Rojas' N Central Ave · permit since 2023
- Taqueria Flor De Taxco Shiloh Rd Trlr 267 · permit since 2024
- Taqueria Jalisco N Winona Ave · permit since 2026
- Taqueria Maya State Highway 64 E · permit since 2024
- Taquito Time State Highway 31 W # A · permit since 2018
- Ted Kamel Wilma St · permit since 2025
- Ted Kamel Foods Wilma St · permit since 2012
- Tl Cookies & Cream Oak Knoll Dr · permit since 2024
- Trading Post Concessions State Highway 155 S · permit since 2021
- Tropical Sno Balsam Gap · permit since 2018
- Wendy's Mobley Ln · permit since 2015
- Willa's Tacos County Road 219 · permit since 2026
Bars, Pubs & Nightlife (97)
- Amc Tyler 14 Bar
- American Dining Creations Bar
- Empire Lounge Lounge $$
Late-night lounge and nightclub on Watson Street in east Tyler, known for cocktails, live music and dancing. Open Saturday nights only, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Green Acres Bowl Bar
- Houdini's Bar
- Par Tee Golf Bar
- Pop's Wine Bar Wine Bar $
Small wine bar on Old Jacksonville Highway in south Tyler pouring a curated list of wines and beer alongside shareable plates and desserts. Open Tuesday through Saturday evenings, often with live piano music.
- Sky Bar & Grill Bar & Grill
- Studio Movie Grill Bar & Grill
- The Banana Tree Club Bar
Longtime hole-in-the-wall neighborhood club on West Gentry Parkway in north Tyler, in business since 2014. Serves a full bar with food.
- The Brass Star Club Bar $$
Neighborhood bar and dance club on West Northwest Loop 323, running under new ownership since February 2026 as successor to the long-standing Brass Star Club. Offers pool, karaoke, live music and a large dance floor, open daily from 10 a.m.
- The Humidor Bar members only
Members-only cigar lounge on Old Jacksonville Highway in south Tyler with a 400-square-foot walk-in humidor and a full-service bar pouring premium spirits. Membership is by application with a $10 annual fee and is limited to those 21 and older.
7428 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-6578
- The Villa Bar
- Times Square Grand Slam Bar
- True Vine Brewing Brewery
- 1836 Texas Kitchen American + full bar $$
Crow Rd cafe from the Montez family serving Texas-inspired plates drawn from across the state, including chicken fried steak, enchiladas, gumbo, shrimp and grits, steaks and Latin street sandwiches. Open for lunch and dinner daily plus a Sunday brunch, with a full bar.
- Abuelo's Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Amarillo-founded Mexican chain at The Village at Cumberland Park on S Broadway Ave, serving enchiladas, fajitas, chiles rellenos and tampiquena in a hacienda-style courtyard dining room. Full bar with house margaritas.
- Another Broken Egg Cafe Diner + full bar $$
Daytime brunch cafe on south Broadway Avenue serving omelets, benedicts, beignets and shrimp and grits, with a full bar for brunch cocktails. It opened in Tyler in late 2023 and runs 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
6421 S Broadway Ave Ste 130, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 991-4755
- Applebee's Grill + Bar American + full bar chain $$
Casual-dining chain grill and bar on S Broadway Ave, the only Applebee's in Tyler, serving burgers, riblets, salads and appetizer samplers with a full bar. Open until midnight most nights and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Aspen Creek Grill American + full bar $$
Lodge-style American grill on the southwest leg of Loop 323 for hand-cut steaks, burgers, ribs, salads and made-from-scratch rolls. Open since 2016 with a full bar.
- Aztec Urban Mx Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Local modern-Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar for tacos, burritos, quesadillas and carne asada. Two Tyler locations sit on S Broadway Ave: the original opened in 2025 in south Tyler, and a second opened in June 2026 nearer midtown.
S Broadway Ave · E 5th St · permit since 2025 - Bernard Mediterranean Restaurant Mediterranean + full bar $$$
White-tablecloth Mediterranean dining room off Old Bullard Road, run by chef-owner Bernard Gautier, with French, Spanish and Italian-inspired plates from $19 to $49. Full bar and an extensive wine list; dinner Tuesday through Saturday plus weekday lunch.
212 Old Grande Blvd Ste C106, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 534-0265
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse American + full bar $$
National brewhouse chain on the southwest leg of Loop 323 serving deep-dish pizza, burgers, pastas and its own craft beers. Full bar, and the Pizookie cookie-and-ice-cream dessert is the signature.
- Bricks Bar & Grill American + full bar $$
Downtown bar and grill on E Erwin St, open since 2021 and serving a bar-food menu alongside a full bar. Hosts weekly karaoke, live music, game nights and parties.
- Bubba's 33 American + full bar $$
Texas Roadhouse's sports-restaurant sibling on South Broadway, built around scratch burgers, wings and hand-tossed pizza under wall-to-wall TVs. Full bar with a long draft list.
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American + full bar $$
Casual American chain restaurant on south Broadway Avenue serving scratch-made comfort plates such as chicken tenders, ribs, chicken pot pie and honey-butter croissants, with a full bar. It has operated in Tyler since 2003.
- Chili's Grill & Bar American + full bar chain $$
Casual American chain serving burgers, fajitas, baby back ribs and margaritas from a full bar. The Tyler restaurant moved to S Broadway Ave in 2022, replacing the longtime W Southwest Loop 323 store.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill Tex-Mex + full bar chain $
Fast-casual chain building burritos, bowls, tacos and salads to order down a service line. Three Tyler locations: two on S Broadway Ave and one on S Southwest Loop 323.
S Broadway Ave · permit since 2011 - Chuy's Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Tex-Mex chain known for hand-rolled enchiladas, Big As Yo' Face burritos and its creamy jalapeno dip, with a full bar and house margaritas. Open on S Broadway Ave since 2011.
- Clear Springs Restaurant Seafood + full bar $$
Texas seafood house known for hand-battered catfish, fried shrimp and its stacked onion ring loaf, served with a full bar. The Tyler location of the small Central and East Texas chain has been on S Broadway Ave since 2005.
- Cotton Patch Cafe American + full bar $$
Texas comfort-food chain on the southeast leg of Loop 323 serving chicken-fried steak, catfish, burgers and scratch-made pies, with beer and cocktails. It has operated in Tyler since 2007.
322 E Southeast Loop 323 Ste 200, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 509-3900
- Dakota's Steakhouse + full bar $$$
Locally owned fine-dining steakhouse plating prime steaks, chops and seafood with a full bar and private dining rooms. It has occupied its Old Bullard Rd space since 2015 after earlier years on S Broadway Ave.
- Daniel Boone's Grill & Tavern American + full bar $$
Longtime Tyler grill and tavern on the southeast leg of Loop 323, open since 2004 and serving burgers, steaks and American plates with a full bar.
- Don Benito's Mexican Cafe Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on Troup Highway, open since 1999 and one of two locations along with Longview. Sit-down dining with fajitas, enchiladas and a full bar.
- Don Juan On The Square Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Downtown Tex-Mex restaurant a block off the Tyler square, one of three Tyler restaurants run by the Don Juan family since 2002. Full bar with margaritas and micheladas; open Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
- FD's Grill House American + full bar $$
Casual American grill at The Village at Cumberland Park on S Broadway serving steaks, seafood, burgers and housemade soups. Full bar, catering and reservations.
- Fire Fish Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro Asian + full bar $$
Sushi bar and Asian bistro that opened on Troup Hwy in late 2024 from the team behind Tyler's GoFish Modern Japanese Kitchen. Nigiri, rolls and Asian entrees with a full bar, reservations and online ordering; open daily.
- First Watch Diner + full bar $$
Daytime cafe on E 9th St serving the national First Watch breakfast, brunch and lunch menu — skillet hashes, avocado toast, pancakes and brunch cocktails. Open 7am to 2:30pm every day; no dinner service.
- Happy's Fish House Seafood + full bar $$
East Tyler catfish and seafood house run by the family behind Posados Cafe, serving fried platters, po'boys, gumbo, etouffee, steamed seafood and oysters on the half shell. Breakfast is served all day and there is a full bar; open daily from 6:30am.
- Heritage East at Culture ETX American + full bar $$$
Downtown Tyler restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, salads and flatbreads at lunch and an upscale-casual dinner menu Tuesday through Saturday, plus weekend brunch. Now branded Heritage East, it runs a Wine Spectator award-winning wine program with a sommelier on staff and a full bar.
- Humo Tex-Mex + full bar $$
South Tyler Mexican restaurant on Oak Hill Blvd built around wood smoke — smoked brisket tacos, tuetano bone marrow, ceviche, rotisserie chicken and chimichurri lamb chops. Full bar with house margaritas and reservations; closed Sunday.
- III Palms Steakhouse + full bar $$$
Fine-dining steakhouse on Old Jacksonville Highway in south Tyler, open since 2023, with a wine room, cocktail program and private event dining. Ribeye, steak frites and lobster mac and cheese anchor a menu served at lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
- Jalapeño Tree Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Tyler restaurant of the East Texas Tex-Mex chain, open on the west loop since February 2008 and serving daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has a full bar, patio seating, private party space and catering.
- Javi's Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Upscale Tex-Mex restaurant and event venue on Old Jacksonville Highway in south Tyler, open since 2019, with a patio, a full bar and tequila flights. Fajitas, shrimp tacos, enchiladas and award-winning margaritas are the draw.
7212 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 504-5075
- Jimmy's Egg Diner + full bar $
Breakfast-and-lunch chain restaurant on South Broadway, open since 2019, serving omelets, skillets, eggs Benedict, chicken-fried steak and lunch plates. It closes in the early afternoon.
6004 S Broadway Ave Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-4013
- Kawa's Hibachi Grill & Lounge Asian + full bar $$
Japanese hibachi and sushi house on the west leg of Loop 323, with teppanyaki grill tables, a sushi bar and a full lounge pouring cocktails and sake. It has run under new ownership since January 2024.
- Krazy Cajun Kitchen & Market Seafood + full bar $$
Cajun restaurant and market on Paluxy Dr in south Tyler serving gumbo, jambalaya, boudin and po'boys since 2019. The Paluxy Dr space holds a full bar and doubles as a private-event venue, and the kitchen also caters off-site.
- Laughing Crab Seafood + full bar $$
Cajun seafood boil house at Broadway Square on S Broadway Ave, open since 2021. Snow crab, shrimp and crawfish sold by the pound in seasoned boil bags, plus fried baskets and a full bar.
4601 S Broadway Ave Ste H22B, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-1782
- Longhorn Steakhouse Steakhouse + full bar $$
Casual steakhouse chain on South Broadway grilling hand-cut steaks, ribs, chicken and salmon alongside a full bar. The Tyler restaurant has operated since 2020.
- Manny's Tex-Mex Cafe Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Family-run Tex-Mex restaurant on S Beckham Ave serving fajitas, tacos and enchiladas alongside a full bar and patio. Happy hour runs Monday through Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m., with brunch on Sunday mornings.
- Margarita's Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $
Family Mexican restaurant and bar on E Front Street serving sizzling fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas. Offers dine-in plus pickup and delivery ordering.
- Mario's Italian Restaurant & Club Italian + full bar $$
Long-running family-run Italian restaurant and lounge on S Broadway Avenue, serving pasta, veal, seafood and pizza. Dinner only, Monday through Saturday, with a full bar.
7916 S Broadway Ave Ste 200, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 581-2309
- Mariscos DJ's Seafood + full bar $$
The Don Juan family's Mexican-seafood restaurant on E Erwin Street, serving grilled seafood platters, shrimp cocktails, ceviche and fish tacos. Full bar with micheladas and cocktails.
- Mercados Café Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Sister restaurant to Posados Cafe on the southwest leg of Loop 323, serving Tex-Mex fajitas, enchiladas and combination plates since 2000. Full bar with margaritas, and a rewards app for regulars.
- Ohayo Sushi Asian + full bar $$
Sushi and Japanese kitchen on south Broadway Avenue serving nigiri, specialty rolls, hibachi plates and noodle dishes. A full bar pours sake, cocktails and beer.
- Olive Garden Italian + full bar chain $$
Italian-American chain on S Broadway Ave serving pasta, chicken parmigiana and unlimited salad and breadsticks. Full bar with Italian wines.
- Outback Steakhouse Steakhouse + full bar $$
Australian-themed steakhouse chain on South Broadway known for the Bloomin' Onion, wood-fire grilled steaks and a full bar. Tyler's location has been open since 2008.
- Papacita's Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Tex-Mex restaurant on S Broadway Avenue serving fajitas, enchiladas and combination plates since 1992. A full bar pours margaritas and Mexican beer.
- Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse Italian + full bar $$
Colorado-based pizzeria-and-taphouse chain that opened on Troup Highway in September 2024, serving pizza and wings. A long draft beer list plus cocktails and wine come from a full bar.
- Posados Cafe Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Tyler-headquartered East Texas Tex-Mex chain serving fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas from a full bar. The E 5th St restaurant has been open since 2000; sister brand Mercado's runs on the west leg of Loop 323.
- Prime 102 Steakhouse + full bar $$$
Art-deco steakhouse in the historic building at 102 N College Ave downtown, serving prime beef, tomahawk steaks, seafood and specialty cocktails at lunch and dinner. A Corner Bar and private dining rooms handle drinks and events.
- Republic Icehouse American + full bar $$
Icehouse-style bar and restaurant on University Boulevard across from UT Tyler, open since 2014. The kitchen turns out half-pound Angus burgers, wings, cheesesteaks and fried starters, and the full bar pours Texas craft beer and Texas-distilled spirits.
- Rick's On The Square American + full bar $$
Downtown institution on the square since 1992, serving scratch-made Southern and American plates for lunch and dinner alongside craft cocktails and live weekend music. New owners took over the restaurant in 2025; it is closed Sundays.
- Rose City Draft House & Bar Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Members-only, 21-and-up draft house on South Broadway established in 2015, pouring 57 beers on tap plus spirits and cocktails. It opens daily at 1 p.m. with weekday happy hour and nightly drink specials.
- Rotolo's Pizzeria Italian + full bar $$
Tyler restaurant of the Baton Rouge-born pizzeria chain, in the shopping center at 8970 S Broadway Ave since 2014. Hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, calzones and salads come with a full bar.
8970 S Broadway Ave Ste 148, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 561-8805
- Ruby's Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex + full bar $
Family Mexican mini-chain started in Tyler by Ruby, a Guerrero native who began by selling homemade brisket tacos. Three Tyler dining rooms trade on East Gentry Parkway, South Vine Avenue and South Broadway Avenue, serving birria tacos, enchiladas, mole and aguas frescas, with a separate Lindsey Lane kitchen handling catering and the company food trucks.
E Gentry Pkwy · S Broadway Ave · Lindsey Ln · S Vine Ave · permit since 2020 - Saltgrass Steakhouse Steakhouse + full bar $$
Texas-themed steakhouse on South Broadway serving mesquite-grilled steaks, seafood and range-style entrees with a full bar. The Tyler restaurant opened in 2016.
- Shogun Sushi & Hibachi Grill Asian + full bar $$
Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant on South Broadway with teppanyaki grill tables, a sushi bar and a full bar. The original 3521 S Broadway location has closed; the 5515 S Broadway restaurant remains open.
- SportsZone Bar & Grill Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Downtown Tyler sports bar open since 2003, with a dozen big-screen TVs, ten beers on tap and a full food menu served seven days a week. Located on East Erwin Street in the heart of downtown.
- Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ BBQ + full bar $$
Tyler institution serving traditional East Texas barbecue on S Beckham Ave since 1960, home of the "Mother Clucker" chicken sandwich. It made Texas Monthly's Top 50 barbecue list in 2008, 2013, 2017 and 2021. Also does weekday breakfast, a bar of more than 90 bourbons and regular live music.
- Texas de Brazil Steakhouse + full bar $$$
Brazilian churrascaria at The Village at Cumberland Park where gauchos carve grilled meats tableside alongside a large salad and hot-side bar. Full bar with an extensive wine list; reservations available.
2376 Dueling Oaks Dr Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 231-8885
- Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse + full bar $$
Hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides and fresh-baked bread on the E Southeast Loop 323 near Broadway. Full bar with the chain's signature margaritas.
- The Brass Tap Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
Craft-beer bar franchise that opened on Old Bullard Road in September 2025 with dozens of rotating taps, wine and cocktails. Kitchen sends out wings and shareable plates until late.
5875 Old Bullard Rd Ste 500, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-1249
- The Catch Seafood + full bar $
Rustic seafood house on S Beckham Avenue for catfish, fried oysters, shrimp, crawfish, etouffee and po'boys. One of two East Texas locations, with a sister restaurant in Longview.
- The Grove Kitchen & Gardens American + full bar $$
Farm-to-table restaurant on a historic farm off Old Jacksonville Highway, with chef-crafted seasonal plates from head chef Arturo Lara and live local music on the patio. Full bar with Whiskey Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday specials; reservations and private events available.
- The Mighty Crab Seafood + full bar $$
Cajun seafood boil restaurant on the west leg of Loop 323, open since 2022. Build-your-own boil bags of crab, shrimp and crawfish alongside fried catfish and a full bar.
- The Potpourri House American + full bar $$
Tyler institution on Troup Highway that pairs a sit-down American restaurant with a large gift shop, open since 1997. Salads, sandwiches and chicken dishes come with beer and wine service.
- The Xchange Bar & Lounge Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
S Broadway bar and lounge with DJs, live music, darts, pool and corn hole, plus every big game on the screens and a home base for Tyler's Manchester United supporters. Full kitchen menu of wings, egg rolls, links and sandwiches, a Saturday brunch, and an attached food-truck court.
- Tia Juanita's Fish Camp Seafood + full bar $$
Southeast Texas chain's first Tyler location, opened in summer 2026 in the former Razzoo's building on S Broadway Ave. Serves a Cajun-Tex-Mex mix of fried seafood, boudin, gumbo and crawfish enchiladas with a full bar.
- Torchy's Tacos Tex-Mex + full bar $$
Austin-born taco chain on the E Southeast Loop 323 serving damn-good tacos, queso and the secret-menu Trailer Park, open since 2015. Full bar with margaritas.
- Twelve Kitchen + Cocktails American + full bar $$
Chef-owner Scott Williams' scratch-kitchen restaurant on the W Southwest Loop 323, open since 2021, serving New American plates plus a brunch menu, catering and a private event venue. Full bar built around what the restaurant bills as Tyler's largest whiskey and bourbon collection, with new allocations added weekly.
- Villaggio Del Vino Italian + full bar $$
Italian restaurant and wine bar on Old Bullard Road, part of the Mandoline Hospitality group, with dinner, lunch, brunch, kids' and happy-hour menus alongside pizza. Runs a wine club with private wine lockers, a dedicated wine room and recurring wine dinners; full bar.
4803 Old Bullard Rd Ste 102, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 534-8466
- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux American + full bar $$
Louisiana-founded sports bistreaux pouring a full bar under a wall of game screens, with scratch-made Cajun and Creole plates, burgers, seafood and salads. Opened on South Broadway in late 2022 in the former Mazzio's building.
- Wasabi Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro Asian + full bar $$
Sushi bar and pan-Asian bistro off Donnybrook Avenue in south Tyler, open since 2010, with rolls, hibachi and Thai and Chinese entrees. A full bar serves cocktails, sake and beer.
- Where's Rufus Bars & Nightlife + full bar $$
South Broadway sports bar established in 2006, with pool tables, darts and dart leagues, karaoke and 22 TVs. A remodeled outdoor patio adds fire pits and seating alongside daily drink specials and draft beer.
6100 S Broadway Ave Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 581-9999
- Yamato Japanese Restaurant Asian + full bar $$
Japanese steakhouse on the southwest leg of Loop 323 where chefs cook hibachi at the table, alongside sushi, sashimi and specialty rolls. The full bar runs $9 sushi specials Monday through Thursday afternoons.
- Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Bar
- Holiday Inn Hotel Bar
- Kiepersol Distillery
- Rio Neches Estate Distillery
- B P O E Private Club members only
- Cascades Country Club Country Club members only
Private country club on Lake Bellwood in west Tyler, built around an 18-hole championship golf course with clubhouse dining and bar service. Access is by membership only.
- Favre Baldwin Post The American Legion Dept Veterans Post members only
- Hollytree Country Club Country Club members only
- Tyler Racquet Club Club members only
- Willow Brook Country Club Country Club members only
- XLN on Fifth Club members only $
Laid-back pool hall and bar on East 5th Street with six custom Olhausen tables, a jukebox and live local bands on Saturday nights with no cover. Open to the public daily from noon, with no membership required.
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)
Tyler is the largest city in East Texas. It has a barbecue joint that has made every one of Texas Monthly's last five Top 50 lists, a cluster of restaurants and bars on and around the downtown square, craft breweries, and plenty of Tex-Mex.
Here's where to eat in Tyler.
Barbecue
Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ at 525 S Beckham Avenue has been open since 1960. It made Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints list in 2008, 2013, 2017 and 2021, and was a 2025 Honorable Mention. It's smoked over pecan and post oak, and the towering Mother Clucker smoked-chicken sandwich is the signature.
The Original Bodacious Bar-B-Que has been a family-run stand on Frankston Highway since 2011, selling beef, hot links, pork, turkey and ribs by the sandwich, plate or pound. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q has been on the southwest leg of Loop 323 since 2004, and Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse on Old Jacksonville Highway pairs barbecue and steaks with live Texas music.
The Downtown Square
Rick's on the Square at 104 W Erwin has been downtown since 1992, serving scratch-made Southern and American plates with craft cocktails. Its sister spot Black Pearl, a small oyster-and-seafood bar a few doors down at 110 W Erwin, opens in the evenings Tuesday through Saturday. Prime 102 is an art-deco steakhouse in the historic building at 102 N College Avenue.
ETX Brewing Co. at 221 S Broadway brews its own beer, and its restaurant, The Porch at ETX, serves salads, sandwiches and house-ground burgers. Heritage East at Culture ETX (118 W Erwin) does burgers and flatbreads at lunch and an upscale-casual dinner menu, and Don Juan on the Square is a Tex-Mex restaurant with a full bar a block off the square at 113 E Erwin.
Craft Beer, Coffee and Burgers
True Vine Brewing Company opened in 2014 and now pours craft beer and serves homemade pizza at its taproom off Earl Campbell Parkway, with outdoor green space and a pavilion. Its downtown taproom closed in December 2025. The Foundry Coffee House at 202 S Broadway, run by Bethel Bible Church since 2014, sits in a renovated 1880s building named for the wagon-wheel foundry that once worked there.
Off the square, Twelve Kitchen + Cocktails on the W Southwest Loop 323 is chef-owner Scott Williams' scratch kitchen, open since 2021. Jucy's Hamburgers, an East Texas burger chain dating to 1980, grinds its beef in-store daily.
Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex is everywhere in Tyler. Posados Cafe is a Tyler-headquartered East Texas chain with fajitas, enchiladas and a full bar, including a restaurant on E 5th Street. The Barron family has run Don Juan restaurants in Tyler since 2002, and Don Juan El Original on E Erwin serves street tacos daily.
Tyler has about 106,000 residents (2020 census) plus steady traffic from its hospitals, UT Tyler and the Rose Garden, so it supports far more restaurants than any other East Texas city.
FAQ: Dining in Tyler
Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ at 525 S Beckham Ave, open since 1960, made Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints list in 2008, 2013, 2017 and 2021. The Original Bodacious Bar-B-Que on Frankston Highway and Rudy's on Loop 323 are other options.
On and around the square: Rick's on the Square (since 1992), Black Pearl oyster bar, Prime 102 steakhouse, Heritage East at Culture ETX, Don Juan on the Square, and ETX Brewing Co. with its restaurant, The Porch at ETX.
Yes. ETX Brewing Co. brews downtown at 221 S Broadway, and True Vine Brewing Company (since 2014) has its taproom off Earl Campbell Parkway. True Vine's downtown taproom closed in December 2025.
Tyler is East Texas's largest city (about 106,000 residents in the 2020 census) and its medical, retail and university hub, so it supports far more restaurants than the smaller towns around it.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Tyler in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Best Restaurants in East Texas
Where to eat in East Texas, with sourced facts: Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q and Rick's on the Square in Tyler, Athens and the hamburger, Tyler-born Mercados and Posados, First Monday in Canton, and Moore's Store in Ben Wheeler.
Read Guide →East Texas BBQ: The Best Smokehouses and Pits
East Texas BBQ explained: chopped, sauced, pork as often as beef — how it differs from Central Texas style, plus Tyler's Stanley's and Pat Gee's.
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East Texas farmers markets and u-pick farms, with sources: Tyler's Rose City Farmers Market, the Whitehouse market, Jacksonville's Tomato Fest, and the berry farms on KLTV's 2025 u-pick list.
Read Guide →East Texas Festivals and Annual Events
Season-by-season guide to East Texas festivals and events — Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas Rose Festival, the Yamboree, Wonderland of Lights and more, checked against each host's own site.
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