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Mary’s Cafe in Strawn, TX

In a blip of a town in Strawn, Texas, Mary’s Cafe is a delightful eatery that captures the essence of Texas hospitality and home-cooked comfort. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and hearty menu, Mary’s Cafe has become a favorite stop for both locals and travelers alike.

The menu at Mary’s Cafe is a tribute to classic American comfort food, crafted with love and attention to detail. The Chicken Fried Steak is a standout dish, featuring a tenderized beef steak that is breaded and pan fried to a golden crisp, then generously smothered in a rich, creamy gravy. This beloved dish is accompanied by fluffy mashed potatoes, made from scratch, and seasonal vegetables, making it a hearty meal that satisfies every appetite. Three sizes are available, and all are filling, and Monday Mary has an all-you-can-eat deal on the CFS.

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There’s Something About Mary’s Cafe

by Steven Doyle

As we continue to celebrate Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day we wanted to pay homage to the very best Texas has to offer. To find Mary’s Cafe  you will need to barrel west on I20 to Strawn, Texas. Strawn is about 90 minutes from Dallas, but well worth the drive.  This made our jumbo list of CFS, and once you savor the flavor you will understand why.

One a recent visit we pulled in curbside 30 minutes before Mary opened her doors, but were invited in none the less once she spotted us sitting in our car. Our waitress was busy making her tables ready and offered up a tall glass of iced tea she had just brewed, and that took some of the road dust off our palates as we stared down the menu.          Continue reading

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