The Best Restaurants in Ennis, TX

Are you getting hungry? Even though you might be able to cook food near your glamping site, you may want to grab some local cuisine in town. Ennis is a reasonably-sized town, offering a selection of foods from all over the world. Let's get the grub!

Alma Smokehouse BBQ

Address: 106 I-45, Ennis
Hours: 7AM - 8PM (Monday - Saturday)

Alma Smokehouse BBQ Menu

Here are a few sample ideas of what Alma Smokehouse offers its guests:
Sliced or Chopped Brisket
Smoked Pork Ribs
Smoked Sausages
Ribeye Steaks
3 Taco Plate
Catfish Plate

One of the best local BBQ restaurants around, Alma's is the perfect place for meat lovers everywhere! You can grab a plate of smoked pork ribs, take it more exotic with the catfish plate, or be classy with the Ribeye steaks. What a perfect meal to eat on your vacation.

Rooftop 101

Address: 218 W Ennis Ave
Hours:
11AM - 10PM (Sunday - Thursday)
11AM - 12AM (Friday - Saturday)

Rooftop 101 Menu

Rooftop Nachos
Chicken Strips
Fish and Chips
Loaded 101 Baked Potato
Shiner Bock Onion Rings
Czech Sausage and Brisket
Shrimp and Grits

Those looking for a trendy restaurant will find their way over to the Rooftop 101. This is our personal favorite dinner location in town for its atmosphere and food variety. The Czech Sausage and Brisket will become your new favorite after the first bite.

Bella Italia

Address: 105 S Kaufman St
Hours:
11AM - 10PM (Tuesday - Sunday)
Closed on Mondays

Bella Italia Menu

Bella's Special Pizza
Margarita Pizza
White Pizza with Chicken
Garlic Bread
Fried Cheese Sticks
Fried Calamari
Sausage Parmigiana Sub

Want to stick to the classics? Head over to Bella Italia for a scrumptious Italian meal. While their main entrees are pizzas, you can still grab a salad, pasta dish, or Italian entree for something different. It's a great restaurant for children and families.

Wall Chinese Cafe

Address: 1001 E Ennis Ave
Hours:
11AM - 9PM (Tuesday - Saturday)
Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Wall Chinese Cafe Menu

Spicy Chicken
Kung Pao Shrimp
Garlic Chicken
Hunan Beef
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Fried Rice or Lo Mein

Asian cuisine can also be found in Ennis at the Wall Chinese Cafe. Grab a bowl of Kung Pao Shrimp and layer it with Lo Mein. Top it off with a mix of fried rice and garlic chicken and you have yourself the perfect meal.

Bailey's Cafe

Address: 508 S Kaufman St.
Hours:
11AM - 8PM (Sunday - Friday)
8AM - 8:30PM (Saturday)

Bailey's Cafe Menu

Tacos
Quesadillas
Potatoes and Beans
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fingers
Hush Puppies
Breakfast for Dinner
Chicken Fried Steak

One of the smaller restaurants around here, Bailey's is an old-fashioned southern cafe. There is a lot of heart and hard work that goes into every meal. The cafe offers a blend of southern and Mexican food. Delicioso!

Ennis Family Restaurant

Address: 2709 S Kaufman St #A
Hours: 6AM - 2PM (Every Day)

Ennis Family Restaurant Menu

Chicken Fried Steak
Hamburger Steak
Grilled Chicken
Smothered Steak
Liver and Onions
Fried Catfish
Grilled Pork Chop
Patty Melt
Jalapeno or Grilled Onions

Another small-town cafe, but this one focuses primarily on breakfast and lunch. If you are looking for somewhere to eat earlier on in the day, the Ennis Family Restaurant comes highly recommended by those who have dined there.

Cotton Patch Cafe

Address: 706 I-45
Hours:
11AM - 10PM (Monday - Saturday)
10:30AM - 10PM (Sunday)

Cotton Patch Cafe Menu

True Texas Tenders
Brisket Queso
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Smoked Brisket Street Tacos
Tomato Basil Soup
Chicken N Dumplins
Meatloaf
Steak Fingers

Last but not least, you could try one of the more local chains that floats around Texas. While not technically a local restaurant, Cotton Patch Cafe isn't served in many states or any other country. If you're in the neighborhood, give this place a try.