Eating and drinking in Nacogdoches, Texas: Locals' top 10

In Texas' Nacogdoches, a Socially Interwoven Food Scene 

In the small East Texas city of Nacogdoches, a surprising social mix welcomes visitors and locals alike, with a diverse range of food and drink options. From country to city, old to young, and black to white, the community comes together over its shared love of culinary delights.

1st City Café at the Fredonia Hotel: Impeccable service meets a curving, inviting dining room. Try the shrimp po' boy or the perfect pancakes. (200 N. Fredonia St. https://fredoniahotel.com)

Clear Springs for fried fun: The DeWitt family transformed an industrial space into a "country casual" restaurant. Catfish, onion rings, and a surprisingly calm atmosphere. (211 Old Tyler Road. https://www.clearspringsrestaurant.com)

Dolli's Diner for comforts: An updated, old-fashioned diner with the best chicken-fried steak and a blend of Nacogdoches locals and visitors. (116 S. Pecan St.)

Roma's Italian Kitchen: Elegant brick building, Albania-origin owners, delicious cannelloni and Italian fare. (124 E. Main St. https://romasitalian.com)

Fredonia Brewery for pizza and beer: Onsite brews, local characters, and Rebellion Pizza's lightly puffy pies. (138 N. Mound St. https://fredoniabrewery.com)

Red House Winery for a nip: Inspired by a historical marker, a long, deep building with a well-tended counter and a club room. High Plains reds and refreshing roussanne. (108 E. Pilar St. https://redhousewinery.com)

Taquito El Jalisience, a local favorite: Once a mid-range steakhouse, now a festively decorated, big-timbered restaurant with influences from interior Mexico. (3217 North St.)

Barkeeps and Macklemore's, bars with a twist: Barkeeps serves nutty pad Thai in a former disco-like space, while Macklemore's is a lively neighborhood pub with delicious tacos. (Barkeeps: 3308 North St. Macklemore's: 2304 North St. https://www.macklemores.com)

Pemberley's at the Jones House for tea and lunch: A meticulously decorated Victorian mansion, a cool, dark haven with fresh salads and fruit. (141 N Church St.)

Local favorites:

• Brendyn's BBQ (https://www.brendynsbbq.com)
• Kinfolks Restaurant (https://kinfolksnac.com)
• La Michoacana Meat Market (https://www.facebook.com/LMMeatMarket/)
• SuSu’s Popcorn and Candy Cafe (https://www.sususnacogdoches.com)
• Butcher Boys
• NacBurger
• Naca Valley Vineyard