You had the opportunity to nominate your favorite local restaurant, eatery, hangouts and venues. Here are the top nomination recipients and Local Life favorites.
Breakfast
1. Our Place Restaurant Burleson
Sometimes you wake up craving a big breakfast that can only be made in a southern kitchen. When that happens, make your way to Our Place. They serve breakfast during the entire time they are open, so it doesn’t matter when you get there. They use fresh ingredients to create their famous omelets, breakfast platters and fluffy pancakes. There is a full selection of menu items with hearty servings, affordable prices and the comfort of a home cooked breakfast without the mess in the kitchen.
2. Burleson Brunch House
3. Rio Mambo Burleson
4. Lone Star Bar & Grill
5. The Porch
6. Elks Diner
7. Mojo’s Tex Mex Smokehouse
Lunch
1. Our Place Restaurant Burleson
Our Place has become a staple in town thanks to the friendly environment, quick service and menu of comfort foods. It provides a great location to meet over a meal, or offers a break in the middle of the day. The menu offers daily specials and regular menu items with all of the main dishes and sides you think of when you picture good ole’ Southern home cooking. If you are still craving breakfast, they serve that during lunchtime too! Whatever you do, don’t forget to end the meal with a slice of Our Place’s famous pie!
2. The Hickory Tree Grill
3. Lone Star Bar & Grill
4. Spice Rack
5. Pandan Thai Street Eats
6. Moontower Pizza Bar
7. Mojo’s Tex Mex Smokehouse
Dinner
1. The Hickory Tree Grill
The Hickory Tree Grill relocated to Joshua and their popularity has only grown. You can find regional cuisine to please any palate, including Tex Mex, barbecue and home style favorites created with flair. The menu has well loved dishes created with unique flavors, combinations and cooking techniques. The easy-going atmosphere, full bar, live music and incredible menu make The Hickory Tree Grill an excellent dinner destination.
2. Fresco’s Cocina Mexicana
3. Rio Mambo Burleson
4. Lone Star Bar & Grill
5. Hard Eight BBQ
6. Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant
7. The Rim
Fast Food
1. Chick-fil-A
When you drive by the two Chick-fil-As in Burleson, it is obvious the overwhelming favorite Fast Food restaurant. Luckily the crowds don’t matter because they have fast service with excellence down to science. It is a favorite from breakfast through dinner, for young kids to adults. Whether you are a fan of the nuggets and fries, or are trying to eat healthier with a delicious salad, Chick-fil-A has a menu that will delight anyone.
2. Whataburger
3. Fast Taco
4. Taco Casa
5. Taco Cabana
6. Rosa’s Café
Patio
1. Our Place Restaurant Burleson
Any Southerner knows some of the best conversations and memories happen outside on the patio. When you go to Our Place, you feel like you are walking into a home so it only makes sense that they have an inviting and comfortable patio for diners to enjoy their meal. The patio can hold around fifty diners and has the same service and menu as if you were sitting in the restaurant. It is covered and accommodating to make it comfortable for any weather situation.
2. Old Texas Brewing Company
3. Lone Star Bar & Grill
4. Rio Mambo Burleson
5. Spice Rack
6. Roscoe’s Smokehouse
7. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Family-Friendly
1. Our Place Restaurant Burleson
With a relaxed environment, friendly staff and a menu that is both kid and adult friendly, Our Place is an excellent choice for a family friendly restaurant. It is a family run restaurant, which is reflected in the environment of Our Place. Kids will love a menu that includes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, mac and cheese and Mickey Mouse pancakes. Parents will love the price range, their menu selection and an environment that welcomes families. The family table is special at Our Place and they work hard to foster that environment.
2. Fresco’s Cocina Mexicana
3. Rio Mambo Burleson
4. Babe’s Chicken Dinner House Burleson
5. Moontower Pizza Bar
6. Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant
7. Antonio’s
Live Music
1. Old Texas Brewing Company
You can count on Old Town to be hopping every Thursday, Friday and Saturday as the music from Old Texas Brewing Company’s Sky Bar carries across the block. Old Texas has consistent and active concert schedule with a great variety of styles. You will see the best of local artists along with regional favorites. The Sky Bar is a welcoming environment for concertgoers with a multiple seating options, a full bar and bar menu.
2. Lone Star Bar & Grill
3. Spice Rack
4. Hoots Bar and Dancehall
5. Del Norte Tacos
Bar
1. Hickory Tree Grill
An expansive and comfortable bar at the Hickory Tree Grill welcomes patrons looking for a strong drink and good conversation. There is a menu of uniquely crafted and delicious cocktails, along with a fully stocked bar for more traditional favorites. You can grab a cold beer as well as choose from the extensive liquor selection. Whether you are stopping for a drink with friends, or ready for a full meal with a complementary beverage, you will find what you are looking for at the Hickory Tree Grill.
2. Old Texas Brewing Company
3. The Rim
4. Lone Star Bar & Grill
5. Spice Rack
6. Hoots Bar and Dancehall
7. No Frills Grill & Sports Bar