Gonzales, Texas
Homemade Tex-Mex & Southern Comfort, Made Right.
"Worth the drive into town" — house-made onion rings, salsa, and tortillas served up with genuine hospitality since day one.
Our Story
A Gonzales Favorite, Made From Scratch
Parra's Grill & Catering has been serving Gonzales a comforting mix of Tex-Mex and Southern boy cooking for years, and regulars will tell you it's never been anything less than great. Everything that matters is made in house: the onion rings, the salsa, the tostada shells, the chips, and the taco shells. It's the kind of care that turns first-time visitors into regulars after a single plate.
Step inside and you'll find a clean, welcoming dining room that feels like a throwback to simpler decades — the kind of neighborhood cafe where the food is honest and the staff treats you like family. Whether you're digging into a Mexican plate, a Frito pie piled high, chicken fried steak, or a fish burger with coleslaw, every dish is built on recipes that have been perfected over time.
Beyond the dining room, Parra's also caters events across Gonzales County, bringing the same scratch-made favorites to family gatherings, work functions, and celebrations of every size. If you're planning an event, give us a call — we'd love to feed your crowd.
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Word On The Street
What Guests Are Saying
"I eat here regularly and it's never been bad or even 'meh'. The onion rings are the best! Worth the drive into town to beat a 'fast' burger — hands down!"
Rutty D.
"Parra's Grill serves a mix of Tex-Mex and southern boy comfort food, and they do it very well. The onion rings, salsa, tostada shells, chips, taco shells — all made in house. Everything about Parra's Grill was a pleasant surprise."
Steven C.
"It was very delicious! I give it a 10/10, I ordered the fish burger with a side of coleslaw and I have to say I am very impressed it came out so good! We will definitely be back."
Jessica D.
"Food was great. Staff was sweet, friendly and helpful. Prices are good. Highly recommend you make this stop for a great meal."
Mark H.
"Went for dinner and got the chicken fried steak with a side. Chicken fried steak was great, as were the sides."
Jason Z.
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Hours & Location
1303 St Lawrence StGonzales, TX 78629
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |