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DINING OUT
IN EL DORADO
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26 El Dorado Insider
Local eateries offer good
food and good times
Text by: Liz Slater
Photography by: Dero Sanford
hether dining with friends or new
acquaintances, sharing a meal together
bonds us together in ways few other
pursuits can. El Dorado has a rich history
of good food. The oil boomers who
arrived in the 1920s worked hard and expected a full meal
at the end of the day. A century later, that tradition of good
food is alive and well in El Dorado.
While El Dorado has numerous chain restaurants available
from burgers to chicken to Tex-Mex options, there are local
gems that should not be missed. Our scenic downtown offers
a variety of choices, from soup and sandwiches at House of
Wylie, Elm Street Bakery and The Olde Towne Store
to fine dining at fayrays. Laredo Grill and The Black
Cat Café feature burgers, salads, and a selection of TexMex
entrees. La Piazza boasts a traditional Italian menu of
pasta, calzones, and homemade pizzas. One of the best stops
to satisfy your pizza craving is Main Street Pizza, who
claim to have the coldest beer in town. Off The Rail's menu
focuses on delicious breakfast selections, and they also offer
a variety of sandwiches and salads, including homemade
pimento cheese.
Antigua's Grill diners are treated to authentic Mexican
and Tex-Mex dishes, with a few American dishes as well.
Flying Burger is known for its hand-pressed, freshly
made burgers. However, their seafood salads and fish tacos
are known as some of the best in El Dorado. The menu at
Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill includes great bar food
and a fine selection of beer and liquor. For a taste of true
Southern soul food, visit Town House Restaurant for
daily to-go lunch plates that include greens, hot water
cornbread, meatloaf, fried chicken, and many more
delectable delights. Looking for barbecue? Both JJ's BBQ
on East Main and Howell's on Junction City Road have
great barbecue with all the trimmings. If you're craving
Asian food, Oriental Gardens specializes in Cantonese
homestyle-cooking and cooks every dish to order.
Enjoy all the delicious offers of our local eateries. Pull up a
chair and join us at the table! p
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