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What to order
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Chicken Fried Steak
Recommended multiple times for being huge, perfectly fried, and very delicious, with reviewers also praising how well it pairs with the white gravy.
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Bacon Cheeseburger
Frequently praised as huge, juicy, and very delicious, with one review specifically noting the flavor and another saying it was one of the best burgers they’d ever had.
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Breakfast
A recurring favorite overall, with reviewers calling it always great, exceptional, and delicious, especially alongside good coffee and friendly service.
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Fries
Mentioned as excellent and tasty, with one reviewer noting they were good enough to pair with a burger and another enjoying them as part of a fresh, correct takeout meal.
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Onion Rings
Praised for being homemade, large-cut, sweet-flavored, and fantastic alongside the chicken fried steak sandwich.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Texas Star Cafe
Texas Star Cafe is a country food restaurant and breakfast restaurant in New Ulm, Texas. Reviewers consistently praise the chicken fried steak, burgers, and home-style cooking, along with fast, friendly service and good coffee. It is described as a casual, cozy small-town cafe with large portions and a local feel. The price range is $10 to $20, and it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Texas Star Cafe known for?
It is best known for chicken fried steak and burgers, especially the large chicken fried steak with white gravy and the bacon cheeseburger. Reviewers also mention that the portions are Texas-sized and the food tastes like good home cooking.
What dishes are most recommended at Texas Star Cafe?
The most recommended items are the chicken fried steak, bacon cheeseburger, jalapeño bacon cheeseburger, onion rings, and fried fish lunch special. Reviewers also call out the fries, breakfast plates with eggs and toast, and thick grits for being fresh and well prepared.
What is the atmosphere like at Texas Star Cafe?
The cafe is described as casual, cozy, and very small-town Texas, with a country-ranch feel and friendly staff. It suits solo diners, groups, and families, and reviewers mention it as a comfortable place for breakfast or a lunch stop after a drive into New Ulm.
Is Texas Star Cafe good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly say the portions are large and the prices are good, which fits the listed $10 to $20 range. Several comments note that meals are filling enough to nearly feed two people, especially the burgers and chicken fried steak.
Does Texas Star Cafe get busy, and when should you go?
Yes, it is described as a local hotspot that can be hopping soon after opening and busy during the lunch rush. Reviewers say the wait is worth it, and coffee service is quick even when the dining room is filling up.
Is parking available at Texas Star Cafe?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Texas Star Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Texas Star Cafe is good for kids.
