7th Street Restaurant

Excellent.  What a gem in the mist of rural Texas.
I've taken folks there and they've all raved about it.
Not a fast food sign in miles.  Treat yourself.

Okay: So your 'out and about' in the Nacogdoches area, and just know that by the time you arrive on the strip in town, things will be packed and full, with crowds, noise, stop-lights, and all manner of hassle that will dispel any sense of tranquility that you might have gathered on your outing.

Or - - - Maybe you're just hungry!

Drive down the main street of Cushing, past the defunct Burger & Bull, and don't be put off by the ruin of the old feed store, because if you let yourself, you'll miss one of the best little eateries in one of the best little small towns in Texas.

Inside, there's plenty of space for groups, just ask or drag a couple of extra tables together. I've eaten there several times, usually after visiting The Store, down on the corner across from the 'bank'. I would recommend avoiding the front sections of the lower floor on hot summer days: There's no shades on the old storefront windows, and the East Texas sun can be a tad strong in the manner of heat and glare on sunny afternoons.

The background music is usually just right, volume enough to be heard, but not intrusively loud. Sit upstairs at the rail - there's usually plenty to see on the main floor and it's dark and cool up there.

The catfish dinners and cheeseburgers have always been adequate, but sometimes they're better than others. I've noticed that the 'special' is the best bet on any given day (or evening). On a recent Thursday, we tried the Mexican Dinner Special.

Now I understand that Mexican or Tex-Mex is really a matter of taste, but to my taste, the tacoson these plates were some of the very best I've ever tried. The ingredients were fresh, the cheese flavorful, and the meat filling some of the yummiest my taste buds have EVER enjoyed! In the truest sense of Tex-Mex, there was PLENTY of food on the super-hot plates, too!

Our server, "Miss Natalie" was quick, pretty, and exhibited a good sense of humor toward our party of two 'geezer-types', and despite a good crowd on the floor, made several stops by our table to insure that our food was right, and our beers were fresh.

Eating establishments tend to fall into one of several categories: Fine dining; Casual dining, Diners, and specialty restaurants, and I feel that one's rating should reflect the differences that are expected within each genre.  7th Street falls into the void between 'Casual/Theme' and a true 'Diner/Nighthawk' experience. The décor consists of odds and ends, photos, vehicle license tags, tools, etc. The tables are clean, the floor creaky, and the staff and owner friendly. In short, just the kinda place that I like to visit.

A NOTE: If you stop by, for Pete's Sake, DON'T park with your vehicle's rear hanging out into the street! Parallel park, or park at the side of the restaurant in the gravel lot.

this place is in a small east texas town that i was just passing thru and  im glad i stopped. i had the all you can eat catfish with pinto beans, popcorn shrimp, hushpuppies, coleslaw and banana pudding all for only $9.99. i was very impressed. everything was delicious. i have been back a few times since then and each time was equally delicious.