LET'S EAT

For such a small town, Hico has plenty of big flavors to offer when it comes to food. From delicious Mexican food to fresh farm to table cuisine, traditional Italian to handcrafted sandwiches, there are great restaurants to please any palate in Historic Hico, Texas.

2nd Street Bakeshop & Coffee Co.

Shop Local. Eat Local. Be Local. Stop in this coffee shop and bakery near downtown Hico for fresh handmade baked goods, hand pies, coffee, tea and more. Sip some coffee on the front porch swings, or gather with friends on the outdoor patio with a pastry and tea.

The Chop House

Nestled inside the beautifully restored Midland Hotel in the heart of historic downtown Hico sits The Chop House. Serving steaks, burgers, salads, chicken fried steak and much more. Be sure to visit The 1896 Saloon with a full bar including craft cocktails, beer and wine.

Two Clay Birds Farm & Garden Market

Good food makes your mouth sing! Two Clay Birds is a farm, garden market, and farmhouse-style eatery serving lunch. Stop in for fresh veggies, homemade salsa, just brewed coffee or fresh baked bread and enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch, just don’t skip on the cinnamon rolls.

Oma Leen's Hico

Oma Leen’s

COMING SOON TO HICO. Oma Leen’s is a true scratch kitchen featuring local ingredients and southern cuisine, helmed by husband and wife duo Austin and Shannon Odom. Sip on craft cocktails, and beautifully prepared food made from scratch in-house.

Goin2Be

Goin2Be offers nutritional teas, smoothies, sugar free and gluten free baked goods, lunch specials, and energy spritzers in Historic Hico, Texas. Check out their Facebook page for info on lunch specials and more.

Eis Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Sodas

Eis uses the highest quality ingredients locally sourced for an authentic Texas lunch. From sandwiches, ice cream, salad and homemade sides to craft soda and tea. You can even build your own ice cream sandwich with fresh baked cookies, just don’t forget the sprinkles.

Jersey Lilly’s Mexican Restaurant

You can’t miss Jersey Lilly’s in historic downtown Hico. Stop in for traditional Mexican cuisine, cold beer and margaritas at the bar and a fun atmosphere.

Koffee Kup Family Restaurant

The Koffee Kup Family Restaurant is a Texas landmark known for it’s fresh house made pies and delicious home cooking serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant serves a wide range of Mexican food including fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos and more. They also have a drive through along with dine in seating.

Bull Lion Ranch Vineyard & Winery

Enjoy live music on the tasting room patio while sipping on Texas wine, eating pizza and shooting the breeze with friends at Bull Lion Ranch Vineyard & Winery. You can also take a bottle (or 3) home with you.

Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant

Grab some authentic Italian food at Giovanni’s with dishes including homemade pastas, pizza, subs, and salads. In a hurry? Swing through the drive-thru and take your order to-go.

Country Donuts

Craving something sweet? Country Donuts has donuts and breakfast pastries to satisfy your sweet tooth along with breakfast favorites like burritos, sandwiches, and kolaches. You can drive-thru if you’re on the go or dine-in and take your sweet time.

Mi Jalisco

Mi Jalisco

Mi Jalisco Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Mexican food including fajitas, tacos, homemade tortillas, tortas, shrimp cocktails and many more. Stop by today for breakfast, lunch or dinner, just don’t forget dessert! Mi Jalisco has fried ice cream, sopapillas, and churros for a sweet treat to end your meal.

Sonic Drive-In

There’s just something nostalgic and fun about a drive-in. Sonic, America’s favorite drink stop, serves burgers, shakes, fries, onion rings and more from friendly car hops.

Hunt Brothers Pizza in Stephen’s Country Corner

Stop by Stephen’s Country Corner when you’re in Hico for Hunt Brothers Pizza. Grab a drink from the convenience store and head to the city park for a quick picnic, or take it home for a meal you know your family will love.

PC Pizza in Ranglers Convenience Store

Grab a pizza or a slice to-go from PC Pizza located in Ranglers Convenience Store. Or call ahead and order a pizza for family or friends. Go ahead and pick up some snacks and cold drinks from Ranglers while you’re there.

Cowboy Kitchen in Ranglers Convenience Store

A stop at Ranglers convenience store and Cowboy Kitchen is a must for hungry travelers driving through Hico. Grab a burger and fries from Cowboy Kitchen and eat out on the covered patio, or stock up on snacks and drinks for the road at Ranglers.

Lenchaz Taqueria

Lenchaz Taqueria

Lenchaz Taqueria is a food truck serving delicious Mexican cuisine including homemade tamales and tortillas, bowls, tacos, burritos and more. Stop by for a delicious authentic Mexican breakfast or lunch.

Buzzed Brumby

Buzzed Brumby

Buzzed Brumby is a mobile coffee shop dishing out iced and hot coffee drinks and wood fired pizza from a converted retro horse trailer. Try out drinks like the whipped espresso, iced latte, cappuccino, macchiato and more. Buzzed Brumby is also available to bring traditional coffee beverages and bartending to your event. Check their Facebook page to see where they will be next, or visit them across from Hico Mercantile in Hico, Texas.

Dos Burros Smokeshack & Cocina

Dos Burros Smokeshack & Cocina

Dos Burros Smokeshack & Cocina is a food trailer set up on the patio at Green Canoe Outfitters in Historic Hico, Texas. Grab a taco, burrito, cheeseburger, smoked brisket or pulled pork sandwich, along with homemade sides and cold drinks.

BarbaCelli's Pizza Joint

BarbaCelli’s

BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint serves wood fired brick oven pizza using fresh locally sourced ingredients, salads, appetizers, beer & wine in a renovated brick and stone building in Historic Hico, Texas.

Bistro LeAnn

Bistro LeAnn is a food truck featuring fresh, seasonal produce and made from scratch goodness like Cajun Catfish, Asparagus & Mushroom Quiche, Granny’s Meatloaf, and much more.

Where to Eat
in Hico, Texas

  1. 2nd Street Bakeshop & Coffee Co.
  2. The Chop House
  3. Two Clay Birds Farm & Garden Market
  4. Oma Leen’s (Coming Soon)
  5. Goin2Be
  6. Eis Sandwiches & Ice Cream
  7. Jersey Lilly’s Mexican Restaurant
  8. Koffee Kup Family Restaurant
  9. Don Julio Mexican Restaurant
  10. Bull Lion Ranch Vineyard & Winery
  11. Giovanni’s Italian
  12. Country Donuts
  13. Mi Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
  14. Sonic Drive-In
  15. Hunt Brothers Pizza
  16. Cowboy Kitchen & PC Pizza
  17. Lenchaz Taqueria
  18. Buzzed Brumby
  19. Dos Burros Smokeshack & Cocina
  20. BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint
  21. Bistro LeAnn

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