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Hidden gems: restaurants in Tyler
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Tyler. Ratings are based from 364 places in Tyler
Mercado's
2214 W Southwest Loop 323 75701-8433
"Back in the 90s when I was traveling on and in Tyler Texas I always made sure I had lunch or dinner at Mercado's ... I thought it was the best Mexican food ever and yesterday had lunch there again aft..."
Clear Springs Cafe
6519 S Broadway Ave 75703-4668
"I meant to write this a month ago. So here goes. They HAD to have started cooking my food while I was still on the phone because it was ready and fresh faster than I could have done it at my house WIT..."
Potpourri House (Call for hours)
3320 Troup Hwy Ste 300 75701-8395
"I had lunch here recently and was very impressed. Our Server, Bella, was extremely friendly and offered great selections. She gave us great customer service. We all tried something different and all..."
Abuelo's
8926 S Broadway Ave Suite 192, The Village at Cumberland Park 75703-5420
"A great outlet mall with many great stores. Half Price Books, World Market, and H&M to name my favorites. It's got a good selection of shoe stores, clothing stores, and specialty stores. Also it has a..."
Athena Greek and American Restaurant
1600 W Southwest Loop 323 75701-8532
"My wife and I love Greek style food and Mediterranean cuisine. We don't live in Tyler but go there to shop and eat. Real deal lamb gyro meat very good can't wait to go back and try other dishes . They..."
Daniel Boone's
1920 E Southeast Loop 323 75701-8337
"I love this place. The service is real good the food is excellent everything I’ve had so far has been excellent. The hamburger steak with gravy and mashed potatoes is the bomb. The food is reasonab..."
1836 Texas Kitchen
2647 Crow Rd 75703
"I had a wonderful experience tasting cocktails and wine in the bar area. This is one of my favorite spots to meet with friends for lunch or a drink. I was thrilled to see that their selection of appet..."
Loggins
137 S Glenwood Blvd 75702-6900
"Loggins restaurant is the best place for lunch, that i have ever eating at. They have have been in business since 1949 and they have old style cooking, Buffet style.. it is eat all you want style and..."
Sister2Sister Cookies
6618 S Broadway Ave 75703-4669
"Picked up cookies on my way out of town at the end of my vacation. Wish I had bought more!"
Jason's Deli
4913 S Broadway Ave 75703-1325
"Great place for lunch. Friendly people and awesome customer service. The workers are very helpful. The salad bar is excellent. The sandwiches are tasty. I love the black currant tea. I go there with f..."
Liang's Chinese Restaurant
1828 E Southeast Loop 323 75701-8398
"Had an itch for some Chinese food do a friend suggested Liang's. Glad he did. Had to order for pickup because of the Covid days. Super nice on the phone. Paid cash and said they would call when it's r..."
Skyline Cafe
150 Airport Dr 75704-6600
"We go there regularly and love the location. Service is good and the staff is very friendly. The food is fine and is worth it for the trip."
Cantina Laredo
7428 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 10 75703-0687
"We enjoyed every minute of our experience. From the delicious food to the ambience. I ordered the bass, which was perfectly cooked and flavored on a bed of rice and roasted asparagus - SO delicious an..."
Walk-Ons
6523 S Broadway Ave 75703-4668
"Ate there last fall. Shrimp was the bomb. Today they are handing out free pulled pork plates. Once again....the bomb. You all will see us for carry out soon. We will dine in when the time comes...."
Lola's Handcrafted Kitchen
5377 S Broadway Ave 75703-3724
"Had the 1/2 sandwich & soup- The Yard Bird was great especially that SAUCE! The Roasted Pablano White Chicken Chili was great also, so much flavor. Hopefully you are lucky enough to have Rose wait on..."
Piada Italian Street Food
8942 S Broadway Ave Building R1-A, Ste 140 75703-5443
"Staff is the best I have ever experienced at any fast food establishment. Restaurant is very clean and neat looking. They have delicious wraps, pastas, and salads. A great place for a fast meal."
The Porch at ETX Brewing Co
221 S Broadway Ave 75702-7302
"Amazing beer!!! Such a nice atmosphere with many things to do in the brewery. Great food! I've come here many times and everything has been amazing. Service is awesome and the staff is so kind and car..."
Taqueria El Lugar
1716 E Gentry Pkwy 75702-3513
"Little hole in the wall. Decent Mexican food. Multiple locations. It was clean, and quiet. You should have this place a try if you're in the area. They have a few locations across Tyler"
Hickory Hill BBQ
20101 State Highway 31 E 75705-5329
"This place was a total surprise. Upon our arrival, just before 4:00 pm, we were told they were out of ribs. Then we seated ourselves and waited for the proprietress to come take out order. And waited...."
Fresh by Brookshires
6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy 75703-0579
"Fresh was a clean, bright, fun place to shop. They have a large produce department which was a joy to shop in. They have an extensive wine section and carry the ETX craft beers which are produced in T..."