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[{"id":2404,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/jucys-hamburgers\/","name":"jucys-hamburgers","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jucys-gilmer-burger-menu.png","alt":""},"title":"Jucy's Hamburgers","excerpt":"","content":"This is a small local to East Texas burger chain that offers hand made burgers, hand made onion rings, FREE beans when you eat in, fries, tots, gravy, patty melts - it's just a great place for some all-American fare. \n\n\n\nFree Beans!\n\n\n\nAnd it's GOOD! I'm not going to tell you they are the best burgers I've ever had in my life, but they are definitely better than any chain, and better than half of the mom and pop burger stands I've tried. You won't be sorry!","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Aug 13, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-08-13 22:58:44","modifiedDate":"2024-08-13 17:58:59","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-08-13 22:58:59","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"beans<\/a>burgers<\/a>fries<\/a>onion rings<\/a>tater tots<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":26},"status":"publish"},{"id":2379,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/duds-on-the-range\/","name":"duds-on-the-range","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/duds-on-the-range-burger.png","alt":""},"title":"[CLOSED] Dud's on the Range","excerpt":"","content":"Gilmer's only sports bar and grill has moved into town! An extension of Duds on the lake, Dud's on the Range has a nice menu that includes breakfast, standard \"bar and grill\" type fare but stepped up to almost a gourmet level for some offerings. Menu (from their official site is below).\n\n\n\nAddress: 367 State Hwy 155, Gilmer, TX 75644Phone: (903) 680-2682\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDud's is a great place to watch a football game on a large screen and enjoy an alcoholic beverage, you can have fresh fried catfish or a burger and fries, you can even have amazing hand made pizzas and follow it up with a mouth-watering dessert. Something for the whole family at Dud's on the Range!","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Sep 13, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-09-13 20:17:43","modifiedDate":"2024-08-13 17:48:12","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-08-13 22:48:12","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"beer<\/a>burgers<\/a>catfish<\/a>dessert<\/a>pizza<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":36},"status":"publish"},{"id":2368,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/davidsons-bar-and-grill\/","name":"davidsons-bar-and-grill","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/davidsons-menu.png","alt":""},"title":"Davidson's Bar and Grill","excerpt":"","content":"Nice selection of bar type grill food and drinks with a fun atmosphere and outdoor and balcony seating for the nice days. Right next to Bubba 's Fat Burger. Once of the places in Gilmer that offers live music now too! \n\n\n\nCall: (903) 680-8901 or visit the Davidson's Restaurant Website. Map direction below.","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Mar 23, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-03-23 11:25:00","modifiedDate":"2023-03-22 18:37:07","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-03-22 23:37:07","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"beer<\/a>burgers<\/a>tacos<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":16},"status":"publish"},{"id":2362,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/durans-italian-pizza-and-pasta\/","name":"durans-italian-pizza-and-pasta","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/durans-gilmer-tx-3-pizzas.png","alt":""},"title":"Duran's Italian Pizza and Pasta","excerpt":"","content":"90% of the people I know who've eaten here love it - including myself! I've had the lasagna and the pizza and it's quite good. Not the best I've ever had but certainly better than most and probably better than you were expecting to find on the square in Gilmer!\n\n\n\nChicken Piccata\n\n\n\nChicken Marsala\n\n\n\nShrimp Scampi","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Mar 20, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-03-21 00:23:10","modifiedDate":"2023-03-20 19:23:19","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-03-21 00:23:19","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"chicken<\/a>italian<\/a>pizza<\/a>shrimp<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":17},"status":"publish"},{"id":2292,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/bebes-used-to-be-loris-home-cooking\/","name":"bebes-used-to-be-loris-home-cooking","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bebes-gilmer-texas-jalapeno-chicken.png","alt":""},"title":"BeBe's (used to be Lori's) Home Cooking","excerpt":"","content":"This place has been here a long time, on the road behind McDonalds, they offer a wide variety of home cooked dishes. Check out their facebook page to see how the menu changes. It was formerly Lori's which was extremely popular.\n\n\n\n(903) 680-3287\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out this dish from the FB page (someone likes pepper...):\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd this dish legit looks like what my mom used to make:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLori's sweets and eats (what used to be in this spot - no idea if they are related) was a very popular local hidden gem, just check out these Yelp reviews:","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 23, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-23 22:40:37","modifiedDate":"2022-07-23 18:55:10","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-23 23:55:10","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"catfish<\/a>fries<\/a>homestyle<\/a>pasta<\/a>salad<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":29},"status":"publish"},{"id":2214,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/sushitos\/","name":"sushitos","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/gilmer-texas-sushi-marios-1.jpeg","alt":""},"title":"Sushito's","excerpt":"","content":"Yes - we have our very own sushi place in Gilmer Texas! And it's actually really good! Check out the photos of actual dishes below the contact info. I highly recommend them. Looking at their menu [UPDATED] their menu I guess they go by Mario's Cafe as well. Check out the menu below or at the link above, they don't have 'big city' sushi selection, but what they offer is high quality and what I've tried was fresh and well prepared. Their facebook page. \n\n\n\nPhone: (903) 680-7590\n\n\n\nHoursMonday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMTuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMWednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMThursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMFriday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMSaturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMSunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 16, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-17 01:28:56","modifiedDate":"2023-10-18 12:27:21","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-10-18 17:27:21","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"salad<\/a>sushi<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":37},"status":"publish"},{"id":2124,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/landins-authentic-mexican-food\/","name":"landins-authentic-mexican-food","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/landins-outside.png","alt":""},"title":"Landin\u2019s Authentic Mexican Food","excerpt":"","content":"Landin\u2019s Authetic Mexican Food  offers a wide array of fresh food three sopes, mexican sandwiches, cheeseburgers, fajita chimichangas, garlic butter shrimp, super burrito, beef guisado, and even salad. Landin\u2019s Authetic Mexican Food use the freshest ingredients in preparing their food to provide the best quality and flavor. \n\n\n\nCall: (903) 204-2739\n\n\n\nHOURS\n\n\n\nMonday - Thursday: 11:00AM - 8:00PM\n\n\n\nFriday - Saturday:     11:00AM - 9:00PM\n\n\n\nSunday: CLOSED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out this plate from their website:","author":{"name":"Contributor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/admin2\/"},"date":"Jul 16, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-17 00:57:24","modifiedDate":"2022-07-16 19:57:57","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-17 00:57:57","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"mexican<\/a>salad<\/a>tacos<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":21},"status":"publish"},{"id":2179,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/la-carreta-mexican-restaurant\/","name":"la-carreta-mexican-restaurant","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/la-carreta-food-2.png","alt":""},"title":"La Carreta Mexican Restaurant","excerpt":"","content":"At La Carreta, they want you to have fun! All of the dishes are authentically prepared. And you can choose your level spice (hot or EXTRA hot) Only the best ingredients are used at La Carreta. In my opinion, they have the best red salsa (for the table tortilla chips) in town.\n\n\n\nCall: (903) 680-0660\n\n\n\nHOURS\n\n\n\nMonday - Saturday: 11:00PM - 9:00PM\n\n\n\nSunday: 11:00PM - 7:00PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out these picture of dishes and beverages on their Facebook page and Google reviews:","author":{"name":"Contributor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/admin2\/"},"date":"Jul 16, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-17 00:50:08","modifiedDate":"2022-07-23 17:41:57","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-23 22:41:57","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"beer<\/a>mexican<\/a>salad<\/a>shrimp<\/a>tacos<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":24},"status":"publish"},{"id":2080,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/chayos-mexican-restaurant\/","name":"chayos-mexican-restaurant","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacos-chayos.png","alt":""},"title":"Chayo\u2019s Restaurant","excerpt":"","content":"Chayo's has some simply amazing dishes. I recommend the Chayo's nachos. But you can't go wrong with pretty much anything on the menu. The only problem is finding them open. I have no idea what the problem is (no help? family trouble? lots of vacations? No idea - hope its not too bad) but it seems like 90% of the time I try to get food here they are closed. \n\n\n\nBUT - if you can get food here... its fantastic!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall: (903) 680-5965\n\n\n\nListed Hours\n\n\n\nMonday:          7:00AM - 2:30PM\n\n\n\nTuesday:         7:00AM - 8:00PM\n\n\n\nWednesday:  7:00AM - 2:30PM\n\n\n\nThursday:       7:00AM - 2:30PM\n\n\n\nFriday:            7:00AM - 2:30PM\n\n\n\nSaturday:      7:00AM - 2:00PM\n\n\n\nSunday:          CLOSED","author":{"name":"Contributor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/admin2\/"},"date":"Jul 15, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-15 09:51:20","modifiedDate":"2022-07-16 20:10:59","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-17 01:10:59","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"mexican<\/a>nachos<\/a>shrimp<\/a>tacos<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":33},"status":"publish"},{"id":1974,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/open-range-bar-grill\/","name":"open-range-bar-grill","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pizza-on-wwod.png","alt":""},"title":"Open Range Bar & Grill","excerpt":"","content":"Home made pizza, excellent appetizers, full bar, live music, pool tables, and axe throwing! This place is great. Get there early, it packs out on busy days. \n\n\n\nPhone (903) 680-0539\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom their website:\n\n\n\n\"Open Range Bar & Grill is a family-owned & operated restaurant located in Gilmer, Tx. Providing high quality 1855 Black Angus Steaks, Burgers, House Pizza and other southern favorites. Full bar selection for you to choose your favorite beverage.\n\n\n\nWe also serve as a live music venue with a dancefloor, Karaoke Wednesdays & Fridays along with other special events!!! Private parties are welcome, we can also provide your company with a private room for parties or meetings.\n\n\n\nLast but not least we have in house Axe Throwing lanes for you to work off that awesome meal or work up an appetite. Our Axe coaches are ready to provide an amazing time.\"","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:53:31","modifiedDate":"2022-07-23 17:46:42","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-23 22:46:42","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Things To Do<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Things To Do<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"beer<\/a>burgers<\/a>catfish<\/a>fries<\/a>homestyle<\/a>pizza<\/a>salad<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":43},"status":"publish"},{"id":1965,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/bread-butter-bistro\/","name":"bread-butter-bistro","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fancy-salads.png","alt":""},"title":"Bread & Butter Bistro","excerpt":"","content":"Not feeling fried chicken, smoked pig, or boiled mud bugs? Take a walk on the lighter side! People are raving about this place. Since they opened I have heard nothing but good things. As of this writing, they have a perfect 5 starts with 20 reviews on google. Here are a few highlights:\n\n\n\n\"What can I say? This was the best meal we have had in three states!\"\n\n\n\n\"We ordered catering for one of our business meetings and the food arrived on time, hot, and DELICIOUS! Everything was a huge hit with our team. THANK YOU\"\n\n\n\n\"My Mum and I had lunch here today. The food was excellent and we are excited to come back and bring our friends. We had the caprese sandwich and the adult grilled cheese. Yum Yum!\"\n\n\n\n\"Food is amazing. Staff is friendly. The Million $ spaghetti is a huge hit with the family.\"\n\n\n\n\"Lovely Bistro, Great Food, Exceptional service.\"\n\n\n\nThere you go. Sounds like you can't go wrong.\n\n\n\nPhone: (903) 402-0472","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:41:58","modifiedDate":"2022-07-04 14:44:45","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:44:45","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"lunch<\/a>salad<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":50},"status":"publish"},{"id":1959,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/eagles-nest-cafe\/","name":"eagles-nest-cafe","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/catfish-1.png","alt":""},"title":"Eagle's Nest Cafe","excerpt":"","content":"This one is a little out of the way, but I hear it's totally worth the trip! (Just kidding! It's right in town!) You gotta love the heart. This is from their website:\n\n\n\n\"We are not just another place to eat; we strive to bring you quality food. We make homemade ranch dressing. We bake our pies and rolls daily. The lettuce we use is not from a bag but freshly washed daily, so you experience crisp freshness with each visit. We use fresh Angus beef. We go the extra mile to use the best ingredients to make your meal. We are not about bulk-poured-from-the-can food; we are about the quality and taste you deserve.\"\n\n\n\nCALL(903) 806-6748\n\n\n\nHOURSMonday: CLOSEDTuesday \u2013 Friday: 6:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PMSaturday: 7:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PMSunday: CLOSED\n\n\n\nSERVINGBreakfast 7am \u2013 12 noonLunch 11am \u2013 3pm","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:29:55","modifiedDate":"2022-08-05 17:08:24","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-08-05 22:08:24","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"breakfast<\/a>catfish<\/a>fried chicken<\/a>fries<\/a>homestyle<\/a>salad<\/a>steak<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":42},"status":"publish"},{"id":1952,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/drinks\/uncle-joes-coffee\/","name":"uncle-joes-coffee","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/uncle-joes.png","alt":""},"title":"Uncle Joes Coffee","excerpt":"","content":" We have Fresh Brewed Coffee and Creamy Lattes.\n\n\n\nWe also have Real Fruit Smoothies, Specialty Frappes, Bubble Tea, Rock your Socks Energy Drinks. HOMEMADE ICE CREAM and Treats. Made with Love and Positivity!","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:17:11","modifiedDate":"2022-07-04 14:17:15","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:17:15","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"coffee<\/a>smoothies<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":10},"status":"publish"},{"id":1947,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/duds-on-the-lake\/","name":"duds-on-the-lake","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/duds-burger.png","alt":""},"title":"[UPDATE] Dud's On The Lake","excerpt":"","content":"Check out Duds on the Range!\n\n\n\nGilmer's ONLY sports Bar and Grill. Watch the game on one of the 13 65' inch screens. Pub style, featuring a bar menu, variety of amazing sandwiches, as well as chicken fried steak, salmon, salad, and thick cut steaks to start.\n\n\n\nDud's on the Lake has a wide variety of items on the menu, a full service bar and local specialty drinks. Happy Hour is celebrated from 4PM-6PM daily, BOGO drinks! Dud\u2019s is a private club that is required to have membership in order to sell alcohol in this precinct of Upshur County. You may buy your membership at Dud's for $3.00 for one year of membership. Follow us on social media for specials, game night information, and lots of events! Private room that can handle 15 is available. \n\n\n\n(Information from their FB page, subject to change!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone: (903) 797-2682","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:08:29","modifiedDate":"2023-09-13 15:20:59","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-09-13 20:20:59","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"beer<\/a>burgers<\/a>catfish<\/a>fries<\/a>salad<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":44},"status":"publish"},{"id":1941,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/marys-authentic-mexican-restaurant\/","name":"marys-authentic-mexican-restaurant","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tacos-22.png","alt":""},"title":"Mary's Authentic Mexican Restaurant","excerpt":"","content":"One of the best Taco Tuesday deals around! When she says \"authentic\", she means it. The place is far more on the \"Mex\" side of Tex-Mex than most of the other places around here. Excellent food, great prices. I highly recommend them. Just off the main drag and just off the square.\n\n\n\nCheck out this actual picture of their tacos from FB:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall (903) 261-7720","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:00:04","modifiedDate":"2022-07-04 14:00:57","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-04 19:00:57","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"mexican<\/a>tacos<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":20},"status":"publish"},{"id":1920,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/krawdaddys-crawfish-shop\/","name":"krawdaddys-crawfish-shop","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/KD-2.png","alt":""},"title":"Krawdaddys Crawfish Shop","excerpt":"","content":"Texas is a big state (no! Really??) and most people may not think of crawfish as a local favorite when they think of Texas cuisine. But here in Gilmer we are close enough to Louisiana that we get that good cajun cooking coming across the border and infused right into our soul. \n\n\n\nKrawdaddy's has quickly become a favorite local spot for excellent crawfish and shrimp. And at the time of this writing they don't have their license yet to sell alcohol ... you know what that means ... FREE BEER!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall at: (903) 841-1046","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 18:38:34","modifiedDate":"2022-07-23 17:43:33","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-23 22:43:33","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"catfish<\/a>crawfish<\/a>shrimp<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":28},"status":"publish"},{"id":1916,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/doko-smoke-bbq\/","name":"doko-smoke-bbq","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Doko-bbq-1.png","alt":""},"title":"Doko Smoke BBQ","excerpt":"","content":"You have got to see these poppers! National chain restaurants sell Jalape\u00f1o poppers ... not like this they don't! These things are life changing monsters. Check this pic from FB:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHat's not all the do of course, the have a fill menu of BBQ favorites and classic Texas sides. Check out their website.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact info:\n\n\n\n903-680-PIGS (7447) Thurs. - Sun.903-215-9467 Mon. - Wed. (call or text)","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 18:23:38","modifiedDate":"2022-07-04 13:25:57","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-04 18:25:57","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"bbq<\/a>ribs<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":20},"status":"publish"},{"id":1913,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/dubyas-smokehouse\/","name":"dubyas-smokehouse","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-bbq-1.jpeg","alt":""},"title":"Dubyas Smokehouse","excerpt":"","content":"\"Some of the best bar-b-que around. I had the rib sandwich and it was fabulous. Four big jucy ribs on bread. They had a big, help yourself been pot and it was delicious.\"\n\n\n\n\"My husband and I visit here frequently. I just love their pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. They also offer all you can eat brown beans with eat in meals. Mmmm\"\n\n\n\n\"Great BBQ! Dine in to enjoy the complimentary beans. Turkey and sausage are our family favorites! Friendly employees!\" (From Tripadvisor)\n\n\n\nCan't argue with that! It's been a while since I've been there, but it's a good alternative to Bodacious BBQ, not that it's bad, just nice to have choices. \n\n\n\n903-797-0070","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 4, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-04 17:56:36","modifiedDate":"2022-07-04 13:26:42","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-04 18:26:42","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"bbq<\/a>ribs<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":34},"status":"publish"},{"id":1902,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/czech-please-microbakery\/","name":"czech-please-microbakery","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pastry.jpeg","alt":""},"title":"Czech Please Microbakery","excerpt":"","content":"I was very surprised when I discovered this placed a few years ago, and I simply cannot say enough good things about it. Check your watch, check a calendar, check their open schedule - are they open? Then go. Like, now. Thank me later. Actually, you might see me there. \n\n\n\nHours from their website:\n\n\n\nMonday ClosedTuesday ClosedWednesday ClosedThursday 6:30 am - 12:00 pmFriday 6:30 am - 12:00 pmSaturday 6:30 am - 12:00 pmSunday 6:30 am - 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap link to share Phone (903) 238-6928 - FB page","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 2, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-03 03:06:47","modifiedDate":"2022-07-02 22:06:47","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-03 03:06:47","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"breakfast<\/a>kolaches<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":27},"status":"publish"},{"id":1857,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/things-to-do\/los-pinos-winery\/","name":"los-pinos-winery","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/winery-1.jpeg","alt":""},"title":"Los Pinos Winery","excerpt":"","content":"Wine, food and live music. Beautiful scenery and room for events. Even rooms to rent. This place is amazing. \n\n\n\nThis is one of the few places that crosses over from \"where to eat\" into the category of \"things to see and do\" as well. I recommend it to anyone visiting, be sure to check before making the drive if they are open, and not booked for an event.\n\n\n\nOfficial Site - Phone: 903-708-5779","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 2, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-03 02:38:50","modifiedDate":"2022-07-23 17:45:00","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-23 22:45:00","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Sites To See<\/a>, Things To Do<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Sites To See<\/a> Things To Do<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"tapas<\/a>wine<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":22},"status":"publish"},{"id":1855,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/docs-hot-links\/","name":"docs-hot-links","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/happy-pig.jpeg","alt":""},"title":"Doc's Hot Links","excerpt":"","content":"An East Texas traditional food, and a Gilmer staple. It's hard to describe a \"hot link\" to someone who hasn't had one. It's not what you buy pre-packaged at the grocery store though, I promise you that. \n\n\n\nStop by and try some. Just don't do it on a day you are wearing a nice shirt - or a day that you are super concerned about your diet. Because hot links will ruin both. \n\n\n\nAnd they are awesome.","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 2, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-03 02:33:54","modifiedDate":"2022-07-04 13:09:21","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-04 18:09:21","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"hot links<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":23},"status":"publish"},{"id":1871,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/bubbas-fat-burger\/","name":"bubbas-fat-burger","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ribs-1.jpeg","alt":""},"title":"Bubba's Fat Burger","excerpt":"","content":"The reviews speak for themselves: \"..just like eating a good meal at Grandma's!\u00a0\"\n\n\n\n\"These were decadent burgers.\"\n\n\n\n\"Good home cooking. Great hamburger!!!! It\u2019s BIG, JUCY and DELICIOUS!!! I highly recommend Bubba\u2019s.\"\n\n\n\nIf you are hungry for home style cooking, beefy burgers, honest home made barbecue and East Texas sides, this is the place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare map link","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 2, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-03 02:13:25","modifiedDate":"2022-07-23 17:46:50","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-23 22:46:50","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"bbq<\/a>burgers<\/a>catfish<\/a>fries<\/a>homestyle<\/a>ribs<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":17},"status":"publish"},{"id":1865,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/things-to-do\/rowdy-creek-ranch-winery\/","name":"rowdy-creek-ranch-winery","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/RRR-1.jpeg","alt":""},"title":"Rowdy Creek Ranch Winery","excerpt":"","content":"\"Nestled in the rolling hills of Gilmer, Texas, Rowdy Creek Ranch has 450 beautiful acres to explore with buena vistas and a seriously relaxed atmosphere where you can get away from it all to kick back and decompress! With our restored and decorated vintage camper trailers (or as we like to call them, glamping trailers), cozy bungalows, and shower house, we can accommodate up to 14 people at a time.\" From their official website.\n\n\n\nTheir site also states: \"Rowdy Creek Ranch is your 450-acre Ultimate Affordable Experience in Gilmer, Texas. We are a winery that offers dine-in services. We also have unique Retro Glamping Trailers which are perfect to enjoy your stay. We have live music playing most nights and fun events in-between. We offer RV camping with a 18-acre fishing lake. We are perfect for your company's holiday party or retreat. Come For A Good Time, Stay For The Wine.\"\n\n\n\nIt does look nice!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListed amenities are:\n\n\n\nWinery & VineyardWine TastingsFood TruckGlampingLighted Pickleball CourtsPrivate Events\n\n\n\nPhone: (903) 734-0144 Share a Map link","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 2, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-03 01:58:01","modifiedDate":"2022-07-23 17:45:34","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-07-23 22:45:34","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Sites To See<\/a>, Things To Do<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Sites To See<\/a> Things To Do<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"salad<\/a>tapas<\/a>wine<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":52},"status":"publish"},{"id":1835,"link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/where-to-eat\/la-finca-mexican-food-restaurant\/","name":"la-finca-mexican-food-restaurant","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/la-finca-food-1.jpeg","alt":""},"title":"La Finca - Mexican Food Restaurant","excerpt":"","content":"Drive down 271 on a Sunday and you'd think La Finca is the only place open in the county from the number of cars and trucks parked all over the block. \n\n\n\nLa Finca is definitely a staple of Gilmer Texas cuisine. From humble beginnings, they have a building built brand new from the ground up after bulldozing the old one that had been added on to over the years. It's a beautiful place that seats quite a few people.  Official website.\n\n\n\nStandard Tex-mex menu for the most part with a few surprises, and they have a bar. I recommend the green salsa over the red salsa with the chips. \n\n\n\nShare a map Link. Phone: (903) 843-5355","author":{"name":"The Editor","link":"https:\/\/mygilmer.com\/author\/featherstone-george\/"},"date":"Jul 2, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-07-03 01:14:20","modifiedDate":"2022-07-31 20:07:54","modifiedDateGMT":"2022-08-01 01:07:54","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"Drinks<\/a>, Where To Eat<\/a>","space":"Drinks<\/a> Where To Eat<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"beer<\/a>fries<\/a>lunch<\/a>mexican<\/a>salad<\/a>shrimp<\/a>steak<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":35},"status":"publish"}]