Devine is a small city that lies just south of San Antonio, Texas. Because Mexican cuisine is very popular among the locals, the city is home to many restaurants that offer authentic and quality Mexican food. Devine, however, also features restaurants that serve other kinds of cuisine, including hamburgers, a traditional barbecue, southern-style comfort food, and a variety of seafood
dishes. If you ever find yourself in the small city of Devine, here are three restaurants that you simply have to try.
- Charlie’s II Restaurant
Charlie’s II Restaurant is a friendly small-town diner that has been a mainstay with locals for many years. The venue is decidedly plain and scantily decorated, featuring wooden tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a few lonely pictures on the white walls. But, it is obviously not for aesthetic reasons that the locals frequent this joint — it’s for the delicious food. Be warned, however, build up an appetite before you dine at Charlie’s because the portions are huge.
Their menu offers a wide variety of dishes that include chicken, steak, burgers, and Mexican food. On Wednesday nights, Charlie’s hosts a fried-chicken and mashed potatoes buffet, and on Friday nights, an all-you-can-eat catfish and shrimp buffet. Although the service isn’t always speedy, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere welcoming. So, if you’re in the mood for a small-town vibe and the best enchiladas in town, sit back, relax, and enjoy a cheerful evening at Charlie’s.
- Viva Zapata Mexico
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food for dinner, Viva Zapata Mexico is your go-to place. Viva Zapata, which is named for the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, features a no-frills venue decorated with a hodgepodge of memorabilia and trinkets, this gives the place a casual atmosphere. The focus at this joint is obviously not on the latest decor trends but is on serving quality and tasty food.
On the menu are all the traditional Mexican favorites including a large variety of taco dishes, such as Bean & Bacon and Chorizo & Potato and Mexican plates, like the Chiles Rellenos which are stuffed with cheese or beef or an Enchiladas plate that consists of three cheese enchiladas. The establishment also offers seafood dishes that include fried shrimp, fried catfish, and Camarones A La Diabla, served with chile chipotle and white cheese.
- Billy Bob’s Hamburgers
Sometimes, one just wants a good ol’ juicy burger for dinner. On such a night, pop over to Billy Bob’s for your burger fix. Billy Bob’s started out as a single burger joint in Hondo over 25 years ago, but today there are Billy Bob franchises in Uvalde, Castroville, and Devine.
Clients can choose from a large selection of burgers, like the Giant Heart Attack, which is prepared with a 1-pound beef patty, cheese, bacon, tomato, and pickles or the Giant Avocado Burger, which is a double-patty burger served with avocado. The menu also features a selection of sandwiches and fish and chicken baskets.
These restaurants all offer friendly service and delicious food. Next time you’re in Devine, stop by one of these restaurants for a pleasant dining experience.
