Eastern Texas town Longview has acres of natural sites, friendly Southern faces and streets filled with shopping destinations and restaurants. When visitors aren't busy enjoying the small-town Texas atmosphere, they can relax in a downtown coffee shop or a rural restaurant. Longview is a melting pot for various types of food, such as Texas favorites like barbecue and steak, spicy Mexican and even Cajun choices and family dining.
Guests looking for Texas favorites like barbecue and steak have several popular choices in Longview. Eat at Leon's Steakhouse Saloon to see what big Texas dining is all about. Go to this steak house to enjoy its famous ribeye steaks, jalapeno stuffed peppers, chicken fried steak and chicken, in addition to other steakhouse favorites and side dishes. If you're in the mood for barbecue, get a taste of East Texas barbecue at several area Bodacious Barbecue locations, where you can enjoy lunch or dinner with slow-cooked smoked barbecued beef on a sandwich or solo. Also check out other Longview favorites like Carter's Barbecue, Johnny Cace's Seafood and Steak House and The Hub Steakhouse.
Get spicy in Longview at several area Mexican restaurants and other oriental cuisines. At two locations in Longview, go to Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant to get something authentic, not too far from the border. Famous fajitas, loaded nachos and burritos covered in hot sauce are only some of the menu choices. And although it's not in the heart of Louisiana, the chefs at Dudley's Cajun Cafe know how to spice up chicken, gumbo, catfish and other Cajun favorites. At two locations in Longview, go there for a chance to enjoy gumbo, fried oysters, crawfish etouffee, red beans and rice and po' boys. Also enjoy popular Longview locations like Papacita's Mexican Restaurant, Little Mexico Restaurant and Pasados Cafe for some spice. Longview also has Asian fare, including Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese foods.
Families have many dining choices in Longview. For families looking for a casual dining experience, go to Cheddar's to eat homemade onion rings, specialty salads, seafood dishes and home-style favorites like chicken pot pie, ribs and burgers. Also check out other Longview family dining locations like Applewoods Restaurant, Drillers Grill and Justin's Country Kitchen.
Guests can find an array of foods all over town. In addition to national chain restaurants all around Longview, enjoy eating at Mazzio's Italian Eatery for pizza and pasta, Jucy's Hamburgers, Catfish King and other bistros, bakeries, cafes and grills downtown and on rural routes.
