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Haskell, TX · Food & Drink
The Abilene Reporter-News
Vote on best restaurant in Abilene to get spicy food
Everyone enjoys a little kick now and then, and the best kind comes from a flavor-packed dish meeting your unsuspecting taste buds. Spicy food, we all love it. And while tolerance for heat isn't as high for some as others, we can't help but push our limits and light our mouths on fire. But where do you go to satisfy your spicy cravings in Abilene when the only cure is a meal so spicy that you have the fire department on speed dial? We're interested to know, and that's why we want you to vote on the best Abilene restaurant to get a hot and spicy meal from. Winchester Pub & Grill Hot wings, spicy burgers and a loaded Buffalo mac and cheese, Winchester Pub & Grill delivers classic spicy staples in a pub-style setting. With dry-rubbed and sauced wings in flavors like honey heat, extra hot Buffalo and mango habanero, Winchester's wings alone provide a flavorful punch, perfect for satisfying spicy cravings. But the flavor doesn't stop there. The pub also offers a spicy rice power bowl complete with jalapeno ranch, a jalapeno burger and a Buffalo mac and cheese dish that blends childhood nostalgia with a fiery twist.
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Bite of West Texas: Tipton’s Diner serves up history, hospitality & big flavor in Anson
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – On this week’s episode of Bite of West Texas, host Heather Easley made her way to Anson to spotlight a longtime local favorite, Tipton’s Diner, located just off Highway 277. The building itself has a rich history dating back to the late 1940s. It began as Audine’s Café and underwent several […]
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This Texas Steakhouse Has Built A Big Reputation On Its Legendary Onion Rings
Onion rings have one job. They need to be crispy on the outside. Not chewy, not soggy, not somewhere in between. Truly crispy. If they are not, you are in the wrong place. Most restaurants get this wrong. They serve you something that looks the part but falls apart the...
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New restaurant coming to Abilene shopping center. . .
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A new restaurant has officially filed to move-in to a shopping center in north Abilene. Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood is set to open in the shopping development off Hwy 351 near Walmart next year. The restaurant filed a permit to begin construction this month on a $250,000 renovation project to […]
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Ooooo weeeeee, new Cajun restaurant planned for Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — Hook & Reel Cajun Restaurant has filed paperwork with the state to remodel a space in a shopping center next to Walmart on Highway 351. The project calls for a $250,000 renovation of a 4,700-square-foot space adjacent to Dollar Tree, Jason’s Deli and AT&T. Construction...
The Abilene Reporter-News
Discover Abilene's top patios for outdoor dining
It's finally spring, and that means it's officially patio season here in West Texas. There's no place better to enjoy this warm weather than at a local restaurant patio. Whether that means grabbing a book and heading outside to relax or rounding up the whole family for a chill evening dinner, restaurant patios offer the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors and a fantastic meal. And, to help you spend as much time as you can relaxing before reality calls, we went ahead and rounded up some of the top restaurants and cafes with outdoor patios here in Abilene. El Fenix Step into a hidden world at the El Fenix patio. Located at3241 S. First St. and serving classic Tex-Mex-style dishes, this spot serves as the perfect afternoon hangout to enjoy with friends and family. While located off a busy road, El Fenix's patio provides a private oasis of serenity with a closed-off courtyard surrounded by small local shops. With large mature trees and colorful umbrellas shading the patio and a beautiful water fountain, the spot is perfect for a mid-afternoon break from reality. "You're in the middle of Abilene, but you don't feel like you're in the middle of
FOX West Texas
Mall of Abilene restaurants shut down amid foot traffic drop, health violations
ABILENE, Texas — Several restaurants at the Mall of Abilene have closed recently, hit hard by plunging foot traffic and rodent-related health violations that owners blame for driving customers—and tenants—away. Among the casualties is Ari’s Café, which opened less than a year ago. Co-owner Kevin Phillipson said...
The Abilene Reporter-News
Warm milk, black mold in Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Scores for retail food establishments, food stores, mobile food units and school and daycare establishments inspected the week of April 13-17 are listed below. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here. Perfect score WesTX Abilene Raceway , 5601 W. Stamford St. The Tables of Sundries , 3301 S. 14th St., Suite 28 High to moderate scores Sam's Club , 5550 S. Clack St.: 99 Starbucks Coffee , 4150 Buffalo Gap Road: 99 Teapioca Lounge , 6838 S. Clack St., Suite 1: 99 Life Nutrition Products , 901 T&P Lane: 97 Sam's Club Cafe , 5550 S. Clack St.: 96 J&M Sweet Shoppe , 3365 S. 14th St.: 96 V.F.W. Post 6873 , 1049 Veterans Drive: 95 AM Donuts
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Rising costs, competition, and rats: Restaurant owners struggle to operate in Mall of Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Cesar Rangel started working in the El Chico kitchen when he was 15 years old. He worked his way through different positions at the restaurant before coming to own it. This week, El Chico in the Mall of Abilene permanently closed after nearly five decades. “I grew up in this restaurant,” […]
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Restaurants in Mall of Abilene close amid reported ongoing rat issues
ABILENE, Texas — A few restaurants at the Mall of Abilene have closed as multiple food establishments deal with rat-related violations. KTXS looked into inspection reports and reached out to get answers. Major restaurants inside the mall had health inspection violations this year, and some are confirmed to be...