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Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery

11804 FM 470, Tarpley, TX 78883 Fri–Sat 11–4 and 5–9; Sun 11–2
Address
11804 FM 470, Tarpley, TX 78883
Hours
Fri–Sat 11–4 and 5–9; Sun 11–2
Best For
Food-focused Hill Country drives
Best time to visitFriday lunch or early dinner after checking closures. AdmissionReviewed menu about $4–$32 Getting thereIn Tarpley

Why people come here

  • Destination meal stop
  • Weekend-only schedule
  • Changing weekly menu
  • Patio group reservations
  • Road-trip pairing opportunity

Mac & Ernie’s is a weekend-only Tarpley restaurant known for changing menus, Hill Country ingredients, and a relaxed roadside setting.

The reviewed menu ranges from small lunch items to dinner entrees and features cabrito, red deer, catfish, shrimp, quail, lamb, steaks, and rotating specials. Friday and Saturday include lunch and dinner service; Sunday is lunch only. Indoor seating is first come, first served, while parties of eight or more may reserve patio seating.

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What You'll Experience

  • Cabrito and red-deer dishes
  • Ancho-honey quail plate
  • Oak-shaded outdoor tables
  • Casual dining-room service
  • Beer, wine, and BYOB terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mac & Ernie’s open?

Regular hours are Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and 5:00–9:00 p.m., plus Sunday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. It closes Monday–Thursday.

Can groups reserve a table?

Parties of at least eight may reserve patio seating. Indoor tables are first come, first served. Contact the restaurant for current availability.

May guests bring alcohol?

The published terms allow one 750 ml wine bottle for a $5 corkage fee or liquor for a $3 setup fee. Check current rules when visiting.

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