Nick Dygert

Huge home style chicken fried steaks. If you are just hungry get a small, if your starving get the medium, if your a competitive eater get the large. I ordered the small. Eaten here a bunch and it never disappoints.

Mark Coulter

Home cooked, stick to your ribs food with great portions and great service at a fair price. We arrive before opening and sat in the lot with others waiting for the doors to open. Greeted with a great Texas welcome! Staff is absolutely amazing. We were hunting a lease in the area and came in a recommendation. We live 2 hours away, we'll be back! Get the chicken fried steak!

Michael Lambert

Located in the middle of nothing, a town so small they play 6 man football. The parking lot is always full. Amazing chicken fried steak served with a bowl of gravy like grandma made it. Texas flavor thru and thru. A large chicken fried steak covers the entire dinner plate. We drove almost 100 miles just to try it again and it was worth every mile.....though did feel like sleeping all the way home.

Landon Moore

Definitely worth a stop (or a special trip). Fantastic chicken fried steak, gravy and french fries. I do not know why some other people in the reviews are talking about it being expensive when you account for how much you get. If anything they undersell the amount of food. The large is $32 for the equivalent of about two regular chicken fried steaks, a bowl of gravy and a plate of french fries. The quantity is matched with suburb quality. The steak is tender enough to easily cut with a fork. The chips and salsa are also surprisingly excellent. One of, if not the best chicken fried steak I have ever had.

Reubenski Ramirez

The 3 mile detour off the Interstate is so well worth it. Just serving a huge Chicken Fried Steak is not enough, this one is always tender and with the gravy on the side, it is served the way a CFS should be, not hidden under the gravy.

+1

Dawn Craig

World Famous Chicken Fried Steak! We've heard it so many times we had to check it out for ourselves. Turns out the sides are oretty tasty too. Bonus: you can get CFS in three sizes, stuffed in a baked potato, on a sandwich, or served with enchiladas. It's a tiny place, but there's plenty of seating.

+1

Kelly Hass

First off the staff were amazing, food amazing and well worth the 2.5 hour drive to try Mary's. Best blooming onion I've ever had. Cam for the chicken fried steak and it didn't disappoint.

Dakota Moncrief

This legendary "hole-in-the-wall" is a pure slice of West Texas hospitality. Whether you show up during a weekend rush or on a lazy Tuesday afternoon, you are sure to be greated like family. Time moves slower at Mary's, so if you're in a hurry, this isn't your jam. The food will be made to order, cooked fresh, and served with all the fixins. The regular cheeseburger is big enough to feed four. The chicken fried steak (CFS) is huge. A small is actually regular sized. Do NOT order a large unless you know what you're getting into. There will be delicious leftovers no matter what. My preferred order is the Downtown Danny Brown. Two delicious cheesy enchiladas, a small fried steak, chips and salsa, boracho beans, toast, and a side salad. The prices may initially seem steep, but when you consider the service and the serving size, it's a steal. This place is a nostalgic gem. Pull up a chair, relax, enjoy some real food, strike up a conversation, and leave happy. If this isn't nice, I don't know what is.

BearGrills_75

This is the epitome of a small town gem of a restaurant serving up great tasting homestyle food, big portions, and doing so with great, friendly service! The chicken fried steak is no joke. It's almost more like a giant milanesa, but better. I got the medium, and it was probably one of the largest I've ever had. It's one of the tastiest, too! The meat was sooooo tender, I just needed my fork, and the fries were hot and crispy hand-cut fries. You could tell the gravy was homemade and not out of some packet! My wife's shrimp were delicious and my daughters "tenders" were huge and tasty. Our server was great and Mary (I'm pretty sure) was walking around checking on all the tables and directing the staff like a conductor at a symphony! We definitely want to come back, even if it's 4 hours away! Make time to go out of your way to stop here when you're in the area!

+3

Chicken-fried steaks are no hype. Service is excellence. Stop by anytime\nWe are going out or coming from west Texas. It is quant little restaurant worth the slight detour off of I20.

chicken-fried steaks are no hype. Service is excellence. Stop by anytime\nWe are going out or coming from west Texas. It is quant little restaurant worth the slight detour off of I20.

Chicken-fried steaks are no hype. service is excellence. Stop by anytime\nWe are going out or coming from west Texas. It is quant little restaurant worth the slight detour off of I20.

Chicken-fried steaks are no hype. Service is excellence. Stop by anytime\nWe are going out or coming from west Texas. It is quant little restaurant worth the slight detour off of I20.

We love Mary's. The food is so delicious and the staff is terrific. We were with a group of 8 high school friends and we had such a wonderful time. Can't wait for our next trip!

We love Mary's. The food is so delicious and the staff is terrific. We were with a group of 8 high school friends and we had such a wonderful time. Can't wait for our next trip!

We love Mary's. The food is so delicious and the staff is terrific. We were with a group of 8 high school friends and we had such a wonderful time. Can't wait for our next trip!

Start to finish, best and most friendly people to eat with. The servers are amazing and the food quality is top notch. Strawn is unincorporated. A real Texas town! \n\nThey have some history here, so…

Start to finish, best and most friendly people to eat with. The servers are amazing and the food quality is top notch. Strawn is unincorporated. A real Texas town! \n\nThey have some history here, …

A Great TEXAS restaurant Not fancy but service and food quality and quantity are 2nd to none not to mention the great prices!!!

A Great TEXAS restaurant Not fancy but service and food quality and quantity are 2nd to none not to mention the great prices!!!

Stopped here on a road trip across Texas because I had to introduce my friend from California to the magical deliciousness that is the chicken fried steak from Mary's! Even though I live north …

Loved it....good food, good portions, friendly staff. Yummy all around cafe. Recommend it, highly.​

If you are a fan of chicken fired steak then Mary's cafe is the place for you. For sure worth the drive from the Metroplex. \n\nMarys is very Old-timey and feels like your at great grandmas out in …

Small town diner that has great food and service! Went her after a day on the lake. Family had the famous chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes that was amazing. My wife tried the fried ch…

Huge chicken fried steak and tastes good! Old fashioned restaurant with a homey feel. It draws a crowd so you will probably have to wait for a table, but it's worth the 3 hour round trip so it's wo…

The atmosphere is west Texas farm. So is the food, people & service. You will not leave hungry- in fact you’ll have yummy leftovers meal. Mary’s story is true American hard work to succeed history.

Prices seemed high until I saw the amount of food that was on every plate. Definitely could share a plate, they charge $2.00 to share. Well worth it!! Chip picture is after we ate half the basket

Prices seemed high until I saw the amount of food that was on every plate. Definitely could share a plate, they charge $2.00 to share. Well worth it!! Chip picture is after we ate half the basket

prices seemed high until I saw the amount of food that was on every plate. Definitely could share a plate, they charge $2.00 to share. Well worth it!! Chip picture is after we ate half the basket

Still the best chicken fried steak around, maybe the best in Texas and behold. The large takes up the entire dinner plate. Sides are separately served. Worth the short drive off the interstat…

Still the best chicken fried steak around, maybe the best in Texas and behold. The large takes up the entire dinner plate. Sides are separately served. Worth the short drive off the interstate.

Amazing. Lived up to all of our expectations. Mary was a great hostess and the chicken fried steak was on point. I brought my high school aged son here on the way back from Abilene. He want…

Excellent service and food. Chicken fried steak is what they're for and you won't be disappointed. Don't forget to try the fried pies fir dessert.

Best Chicken Fried Steak around! Lived in North Central Texas forever, and we stop eat there every time we go out to our ranch in Abilene! Worth the time, wait, or trip! The CFS Baked Potatoes a…

Absolutely the best southern home cooking. And the Mexican food is great as well. Fun relaxed atmosphere with great service. Great group of people. Have been many times and never disappoints!

Steve Em

The foodvwas really good. Very "homemade" The place is absolutely no frills. Would I drive 1.5 hours to eat there again? Probably not. It is now definitely on the map if I happen to be going west on IH 20. Staff was friendly and very efficient. The texas toast, was pretty darn good!

Cior De Jesús Ocasio

Great size plates, too much waiting time due a low staff. Very nice people. I ordered the medium chicken fried steak was good amount for my husband and I. Also, we ordered breaded frog legs to try, taste like chicken wings, very good. I’m not impressed with the seasoning, but was good!

Benny de la Vega

Small town eatery known for massive chicken fried steaks and burgers. The CFS used to be amazing but somehow has declined in taste over the last two times I’ve tried it (new cook or change in cooking style perhaps?). The locals still love it, so maybe it’s my taste buds, again not sure. The service is always A+. Price was $30+ for lunch + a soda. Covered bike parking nearby is a plus.

Stewart Daniel

Everything you’ve heard about this place true …the chicken fried steak is wonderful, the mash potatoes…and the gravy!!!! My wife got a baked potato, she said it was but the cheese was cheap. I will be back to try more of the menu!

+2

Absolutely great! Texas Sized chicken fried steak was perfect. Definitely will be back

Food was ok, but definitely not worth the price. Everything was under seasoned. Sat down to notices all over the place which should have given us a clue into what we had in store. Please read all d…

This is my second review for Marys cafe.. As always the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I wish I could give a separate rating for the calf fries.. that being said.. when I ordered these …

Mashed potatoes had some seasoning that was gross. Cf steak was okay No wait time, service was robotic no personality. Nothing stood out about my order

Mashed potatoes had some seasoning that was gross. Cf steak was okay No wait time, service was robotic no personality. Nothing stood out about my order

Mashed potatoes had some seasoning that was gross. Cf steak was okay No wait time, service was robotic no personality. Nothing stood out about my order

I'm cool if I never go back. Always heard it was so good. The servers were great. The host was great. The steaks were lack-luster at best, the chicken fried steak, I wanted to like it. I was so excited to try it. It's a small space, lots of people jammed in tight. So the noise level was off the charts. It wasn't for us. Maybe it was a off day. The staff was great. I'm legit bummed out it wasn't what I had expected.

Mark N.

A friend and I made the trek to Mary's based on its reputation for having some of the best chicken fried steak in Texas. I know it is a Taylor Sheridan favorite, but I didn't even bother to a take a picture of the food, as it was so disappointing. And the worst part was the smell from the restrooms into the dining area.

Numerous people have told me this was the best chicken fry ever, so we gave it a shot. I'll start off by saying when you order sweet tea in Texas, and they tell you "we dont have that," it's alre…

It's expensive. Prices on menu are not what the prices are right now. A small chicken fry steak with French fries and what they call a salad (lettuce and carrots ) was $26.00. A medium chicken…

The place is overrated. It’s like a dungeon. It’s dark in the dining area. It needs updating terrible bad. The food was not so bad but the price is a little steep also.

The place is overrated. It’s like a dungeon. It’s dark in the dining area. It needs updating terrible bad. The food was not so bad but the price is a little steep also.

The place is overrated. It’s like a dungeon. It’s dark in the dining area. It needs updating terrible bad. The food was not so bad but the price is a little steep also.

The beer looked good but I had a sprite instead, the fry’s where ok but could be a lot better the toast was amazing and that messed up my friends taco “ my friend Hav said it tasted mid” and the ch…

Went today but I must say the food was disappointing. Gravy had lumps in the bowl the chicken fried steak was tough and chewy with very little crust. While the pinto beans were fresh very salty. We had to wait for baked potatoes to finish cooking while the rest of our meal was served to us. Not real sure what all the hype is about.

Everything you use to score a restaurant puts this place at a 0.\nThe food, the atmosphere, the price, the entire experience is a waste of time and money. I don't think the owner or employees hav…

Had to wait 30 minutes when we ordered the quesadilla beef.Did not apologize for the wait or give a discount

We had to wait 30 minutes for the casa dias beef they didn't offer a discount or apologize or tell us it would be that long of a wait.The CFS was way over priced$20.

We had to wait 30 minutes for the casa dias beef they didn't offer a discount or apologize or tell us it would be that long of a wait.The CFS was way over priced$20.

We had to wait 30 minutes for the casa dias beef they didn't offer a discount or apologize or tell us it would be that long of a wait.The CFS was way over priced$20.