8 Must-Try Keller Restaurants | The Best Restaurants in Keller, Texas

Keller was settled in the 1840s as part of the Peters Colony, by Missouri families who homesteaded near the headwaters of Big Bear Creek. In 1881, the settlement was named after John C. Keller, a foreman on the railroad, after Keller became a stop on the Texas Pacific Railway, extending north from Fort Worth to Texarkana. In its early years, Keller prospered as a farming community.

Mostly residential, Keller boasts more than three hundred acres of parkland and more than twenty-six miles of hiking and biking trails. Money Magazine rated Keller as one of the ten “Best Places to Live” in the US in 2009, ranked number seven.

Keller has a growing bevy of restaurants; here are eight of the best available. These Keller restaurants participate in take-out and curbside pick-up, with dine-in at 50% capacity or 125 people, whichever is less.

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The 9 Best Restaurants in Keller, Texas

Boca 31 in Keller Town Center

101 Town Center Ln, Ste 117 // 682-593-8111

A fusion of Mexican, Caribbean, and Peruvian dishes, Boca 31, led by Chef-owner Andres Meraz, is home to popular Latin street food like tacos, empanadas, and sandwiches including the Peruvian, made with guajillo pork loin with charred sweet potato.

The palate-seducing menu reflects Chef Andres’ culinary background of experiences at The Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay, Carnelian Room in San Francisco, DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz Carlton South Beach Hotel, as well as Restaurante Akelarre, a 3 Star Michelin Restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain to name a few.

Find yucca fries, agas frescas, beer, and wine drinks, along with daily specials posted on a chalkboard sign.

I indulged in the Peruvian Chicken Sandwich, with citrus onions, charred sweet potatoes, served with a side salad, or you can select chips.

I had to try a Spinach Empanada, and the spinach, goat cheese, and caramelized onions served with garlic crema was a culinary hit.

For Taco Tuesday, choose the pulled pork plantain tostadas with pinto beans, crema, spicy salsa, Roja cabbage, and queso.

Marcello, my friendly server, talked me into a dessert empanada, the guava and cream cheese, a delicate blend of flavors, but not too sweet. Two locations, Denton and Keller.

Open for dine-in; closes at 4 pm. To-go orders, curbside pick-up when you call ahead; Grub Hub, seamless.com, and Door-Dash orders. Make sure to treat your mouth (Boca in Spanish) to one of the best restaurants in Keller.

Oliva Italian Eatery

12477 Timberland Blvd. #633 // 817-337-6999

Oliva Italian Eatery is a fantastic restaurant. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the most popular restaurants in the neighborhood. They have a lively atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service.

It’s the perfect place to spend a pleasant evening out in town. This place is fantastic and a hidden gem.

We started with calamari and garlic bread. They both exceeded our expectations. The calamari was fresh, perfectly fried, and not at all heavy. They fried it “lightly,” yet it came out rather crunchy. Incredible.

Before the main course, we tried a couple of side salads. The salads were stunningly prepared, and the tomato-vinaigrette dressing was delicious. I believe their croutons were prepared from scratch. The Caesar salad was delicious; we could have eaten a whole bucket of it.

Our main courses were lasagna, chicken parmigiana, shrimp scampi, and ravioli. The lasagna was possibly the greatest I’ve ever tasted in a restaurant. All items are served in generous amounts. The chicken parm had a generous piece of chicken.

Chocolate Custard, however, is a dessert you should not miss. In other words, it’s heaven on earth. In all seriousness, I scraped the bowl clean!

This location is sure to become a favorite if you’re seeking something new to try.

Maria Cuca’s Mexican Cuisine

800 S Main St // 817-741-0213

Maria Cuca’s, a spacious cantina with exposed-brick walls, boasts traditional family recipes perfected over the generations, along with inventive margaritas.

For appetizers, try the guacamole prepared fresh at your table; nachos, quesadillas, stuffed jalapenos, burritos, or the Cuca’s Platter with a stuffed pepper, bean nachos, chicken and beef flautas, fried burrito, cheese quesadilla, guacamole, sour cream, and chili con queso. Oh, my goodness, that’s a meal in itself.

burrito topped with chili with beans and rice

For tacos, your choices are brisket, al carbon, shrimp, fish, soups, pork, or veggie. Did they leave anything out?

Choose a Fajita Salad or Taco Salad or traditional Tortilla Soup served with chicken, cheese, fresh avocado slices, and tortilla strips.

For the main meal, Maria Cuca offers Fajitas Parrillada, a combo of beef, chicken, sausage, pork, and shrimp; Chili Rellenos, Carne Asada, Carnitas, seafood platters, burritos, chimichangas, flautas, or enchilada platters. What a selection!

I had the creative Camarones Vallarta; six jumbo shrimp sautéed in crab meat sauce in a pineapple boat, served with rice and veggies. Delectable! And, if you have room, choose handmade sopapillas, homemade flan, or pecan pie for dessert.

Happy hour Monday-Friday, 11 am-7 pm with $2 off all margaritas: Margaritas: Mongomoy, Peachmoy, Cuca’s Premium, Skinny, Frozen Swirl, Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, or Beer-Rita. Or order a Micheladas, a traditional Mexican drink with unique spices, and clamato, with room to pour your Mexican beer on top.

Open for dine-in. To-go orders, curbside pick-up when you call ahead. Door-Dash, or postmates.com. For a taste of Mexico, visit Maria Cuca’s, a must-try restaurant in Keller, TX.

DeVivo Bros. Eatery

750 S Main St, Ste 165 // 817-431-6890

John and Ralph Devivo, connoisseurs since childhood, offer the freshest food from the freshest ingredients; you’ll find everything at this locally owned and family-operated American and Italian comfort food eatery, all made from scratch.

The brothers, coming from an Italian home and heritage, have a motto: “When you cook for someone, you’re giving them a gift; a gift you took the time to grow or find, prepare, and present just perfectly.” With over fifty years in the restaurant business, the brothers live up to this motto daily, from the rustic Italian fare, household baked goods, charming setting, outdoor patio seating, and the warm, friendly service.

The décor is rustic but elegant, with raw wood, black tablecloths, and wine glasses. Bring your bottle of wine; they have the wine glasses, opener, and means to keep it chilled.

Order from the counter, filled with a variety of tempting three-layer cakes, brownies, and cookies, get your number, be seated, and your homemade dish will be delivered promptly to your table.

The kind of food that warms the soul, I order the Stuffed Mushrooms at each visit. The homemade flavors in the wine sauce blend perfectly with the spicy sausage stuffing.

I’ve ordered the Calamari with marinara sauce piled high on a dinner plate on one occasion, and the Meatballs as an appetizer on another. My husband consistently orders the Chicken Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and fresh green peas.

You’ll find Award-Winning Cuisine: Best of the Best from the Keller Citizen, 2014-2017; Winner of Living Magazine Best of Reader’s Choice 2018-2019. They also operate the Hook and Ladder Pizza Company Food Truck, for catering occasions.

Open for dine-in. To-go orders, curbside pick-up when you call ahead. Door-Dash. However, you choose to get your food, make sure you get it from one of the best restaurants in Keller.

Seven Mile Café

110 W Vine St // 817-379-3186

Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, Kevin and Josi Klingele “look forward to making breakfast all about you,” at Seven Mile Café, named after their favorite beach that they visited on their honeymoon cruise.

You will find a Southern-style breakfast, expresso bar, and gluten-sensitive and vegan options on this creative breakfast and lunch menu.

I ordered the California Benny – eggs benedict with bacon and avocado on a toasted biscuit with creamy hollandaise sauce, and I subbed the hash browns for a side of fruit. The eggs were cooked perfectly firm as requested.

My husband ordered the Gravy Train, biscuits, and gravy with two fried eggs and hash browns.

The coffee was so good; we ordered a bag: Stumptown Coffee Roasters El Injerto Bourbon with notes of orange blossom, honey, and fresh butter. “It tastes like a mountain sunrise.”

They have three other locations in Denton, Fort Worth, and Highland Village. If you are looking for a restaurant in Keller, this is one to try.

Dine-in; curbside pick-up. To go orders online with a credit card. Ubereats.com and Doordash. Open M-F 7am-2 pm; Sa-Su 7am-2:30pm.

FnG Eats

201 Town Center Ln, # 1101 // 817-741-5200

Meet Chef Carlos “Flaco” Arevalo and Chef Bob “Gordo” Stephenson – Falco ‘n Gordo – thus FnG Eats. This casual upscale eatery and bar offer creative American food from locally sourced purveyors and the Keller Farmer’s Market. You’ll find brunch, lunch, dinner, and all those moments in between, “Where you’re always welcome.”

Enjoy small plates like deviled eggs or Keller flatbreads, weekly creations featuring fresh, seasonal and “twisted” offerings from chefs Carlos and Bob; entrees from smoked brisket cottage pie to freshwater trout, desserts, and seasonal creative cocktails, for “a rollercoaster ride on the taste of flavors.”

I indulged in the Scottish Wild Salmon, perfectly cooked, and infused with saffron lemon butter and served with greens. The mild salmon practically melted in my mouth. My husband ordered the famous FnG Burger, cooked to order, with crispy seasoned fries.

After working together in Las Colinas at Café Pacific for many years, the two chefs opened their location in Keller and joined forces to “put a culinary twist on your favorite dish.”

For dessert, we had Arroz con Tres Leches, rice pudding, not too sweet, tasting like the Mexican cake.

FnG Eats, an open kitchen with a modern industrial feel, also offers customized private dining options paired with wines or creative catering options; a must-try Keller restaurant.

Dine-in, take-out; Ubereats.

The Lost Cajun

721 Keller Parkway #116 // 682-593-7555

Jason “Jay” and Janice Smith, originally from South Louisiana, moved to the DFW area shortly after Hurricane Katrina and made their home here. They opened The Lost Cajun, prioritizing four things above all else; faith, family, friends, and of course, food.

The Menu offers a sampling board of six traditional Cajun features: seafood gumbo, chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, crawfish etouffee, lobster bisque, and jambalaya. What a great idea to get a sampling to help make your decision.

I ordered boudin balls for an appetizer and a shrimp po-boy with seafood gumbo for my main lunch.

The menu features Abita beers from Louisiana: Purple Haze, Turbodog, Wrought Iron IPA, Amber, Andygator, or Seasonal Harvest Brew. You’ll find domestic beers and Dos Equis, and Shiner. Have Red or White Porch Wine – “the kinda wine that you sit on the front porch with yo mama and drink out of a box.”

What a hoot! It’s this laid-back appeal that makes this such a fun Keller restaurant.

For dessert, order The BEST Beignets, just like Café Du Monde in New Orleans.

The next best thing to strolling Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Lost Cajun, amazingly, is a franchise with other locations in Colorado (8), Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina (3), South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (9) with more coming to California, Florida, plus additional locations.

Dine-in, take-out. Thelostcajun.com, chownow.com. Open Su 11 am – 3 pm. Closed Monday. Tuesday – Saturday 11 am –8 pm.

The Station Patio Icehouse

111 W Vine St, Keller, TX 76248 // +16825937977

If you ever wanted to throw a backyard party but hated the clean-up afterward, you’ll love The Station. The Station Patio Icehouse is a modern industrial setting with a beautiful architectural design integrated with a quiet outdoor patio.

The owner Rick Figueroa has been interested in offering an entertaining experience for many years. He created this vibrant place that attracts individuals from near and far and focuses on providing live music, entertainment, cold drinks and food to the area.

Their extensive menu consists of snacks, entrees, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, soups, salads, wraps, desserts, cocktails, beers and wine. A must-try dishes on their menu are cheese sticks,

Rick’s slammin’ salmon, smoked pork Cuban burger, Buffalo chicken sandwich, house salad, pepperoni pizza, and fudge brownie sundae. Don’t forget to try the Irish Mule cocktail, it will rock your world.

This pet-friendly spot offers even something for your dog, so feel free to take your furry friend to an unforgettable experience.

Keller Chophouse

124 Main Street, corner of Main and Taylor Street / / 817-431-5188

The American steakhouse, serving farm-to-table cuisine, with local fresh produce, creates each dish from scratch. The owners did their research: toured the Certified Angus Beef resource, visited local farms, searched farmers’ markets, and tasted locally brewed beers.

For starters, try the Korean BBQ Quail Knots with kimchi and togarashi, or the Shrimp Ceviche with house-made chicharrones. Select a shaved Brussels sprout salad or, as I did, start with the Lobster Bisque; creamy sherry flavored soup garnished with a large chunk of lobster claw meat.

For entrees, choose the Sous-Vide Pheasant with Brussels sprouts, farro, and pumpkin, or Shrimp Fra Diavolo with U10 shrimp, capellini, garlic, tomato, Calabrian chili, and basil.

For steaks, I ordered the petite filet, a 5 oz. with roasted Yukon potatoes and charred asparagus, cooked perfectly medium, or try the bone-in ribeye, a 22 oz. with twice baked potato gratin, and charred asparagus. Order a side of Lobster Mac and Cheese or a lobster tail.

For fine dining in Keller, you can’t beat this place. Opens at 4 pm. Reservations: opentable.com. Take-out and Delivery: doordash.com.

These are just eight of many great restaurants in Keller, TX. Enjoy!

FAQ

What major city is Keller, TX, near?

The City of Keller, located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, has received national prominence by combining big-city conveniences and amenities with small-town traditions and an emphasis on quality of life.

What is Keller Texas famous for?

The settlers founded Keller in the early 1850s, which became a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway. Because of Keller’s proximity to the Trinity River water source and good farmland, the settlers congregated around the wooded region.

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Nathan

Travel writer and owner of the blog. My work has been featured on Fodors, Eater.com, International Living, and Great Escape Publishing, among many others. My story? Nearly six years ago, I left my job at an Oklahoma City law firm and embarked on a journey around the world. At the time, I thought I would only be gone for 6 months, but the more I traveled, the longer my bucket list became. Flashpacker describes how I travel. Rather than traveling as the normal world wise backpacker and staying in hostel dorms, I prefer a more comfortable experience, and typically stay in private rooms, take Ubers instead of taxis, and now use a suitcase instead of a backpack. Foodie, on the other hand, describes one of the key reasons why I travel. I love to pick a central “base camp” and then explore the surrounding area, really immersing myself in the culture and interacting with the people, and enjoying and exploring the food of an area is an essential part of this experience.