El Patron Mexican Bar and Grill
474 Mars Drive
Mexican plates, tacos, and Tex-Mex favorites.
See the restaurant listing for current hours.
Restaurant listing ↗COME HUNGRY
A taste of Cotulla.
From Main Street bakeries and barbecue trucks to a quick bite off I-35. Explore 16 dining listings, with more local names to check and a tribute to Country Store below.
Hours and businesses change. Check the linked listing or call before you go.
16 dining spots
Linares BBQ
902 Live Oak Street
A barbecue truck serving brisket, ribs, and loaded nachos.
Listed hours: Thursday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Archy’s Homestyle Burgers
638 N I-35
Made-to-order burgers and Tex-Mex favorites by the interstate.
Call for current hours.
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Rositas Barbacoa
506 S Main Street
Barbacoa tacos and menudo for a weekend breakfast stop.
Listed hours: Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Valdez Bakery & Pizzas
204 S Main Street
Pizza, wings, and Mexican sweet bread from a Main Street bakery.
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La Salle County Steakhouse
182 S I-35
Steaks, burgers, and chicken-fried steak near the interstate.
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Rosemary’s Stand
13 Pena Road
A neighborhood burger stand for a casual bite. Check the listing before your visit.
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Dairy Queen
1092 E FM 468
Burgers, chicken baskets, and Blizzard treats.
Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
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Pizza Hut
649 Las Palmas Boulevard, Suite C
Pizza and wings, with carryout for the road.
Carryout: Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
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Taco Palenque Cotulla
358 N I-35
Tacos, fajitas, and Mexican plates for a roadside stop.
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Golden Chick
688 Las Palmas Boulevard
Chicken tenders, fried chicken, and familiar sides.
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Arby’s
1963 I-35, Suite A
Roast beef sandwiches and quick meals at the travel center.
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Subway · FM 468
1167 FM 468
Made-to-order sandwiches and wraps near the interstate.
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Subway · N I-35
921 N I-35
A second Cotulla option for sandwiches and a road-trip lunch.
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Wendy’s
35 W FM 468
Burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Frosty treats.
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McDonald’s
719 N I-35
Breakfast favorites, burgers, coffee, and quick road-trip meals.
Listing and hours ↗No matches. Try another food or restaurant name.
A LOCAL FAVORITE, REMEMBERED
Country Store memories.
Country Store · Closed
78 N I-35
Remembering the chicken-fried French fries, served with cream gravy. More than a side dish, they were a Cotulla rite of passage and, for a devoted fan, a spiritual meal.
Country Store is closed. This is a tribute to a local favorite, not a current dining recommendation.
Archive restaurant listing ↗More local names to check
These five names appear in the county restaurant directory, but current operation and photos could not be confirmed. Call before planning a visit. Rosita’s Kitchen is a separate listing from Rositas Barbacoa.
- Rosita’s Kitchen · 204 N Main Street · (956) 948-5626
- Mike’s Drive Thru · 104 S Main Street · (830) 879-4640
- Taqueria La Frontera · 408 N Main Street · (830) 879-5838
- Two Guys Pizza · 817 S Main Street · (830) 879-4926
- Uncle Moe’s Country Kitchen · 418 S Main Street · (830) 483-4088
Former restaurants and conflicting listings
Cattlemens is marked closed by the city. El Charro, El Vaquero Cafe, Sonic, MVP Sports Bar & Grill, and Tio Non’s Joint have closure reports in restaurant directories. La Familia also has conflicting listings. These are not presented as confirmed dining options.
Country Store is closed and appears separately as a tribute. The archive photo and listing preserve a little of its place in Cotulla’s food memories.
Country Store status source ↗Photo sources and listing notes
Reviewed October 25, 2026. Photos link to their source listings. Some are collages or promotional menu images; they do not establish current appearance or availability. Tap to see the full photo. Individual photographers and licenses are unstated; reuse permission has not been obtained. Images were resized and converted to WebP.
Phone numbers and addresses come from linked directories or business pages; no verification calls were placed. El Patron’s previous phone number was removed because it also appears under El Charro. This is an expanded guide, not a claim to list every business in Cotulla.