Don’t you just love small town restaurants where the locals are so friendly, you’ll know their entire life story within minutes of exchanging pleasantries? Mel’s Diner in Texas is one such place, and it’s so old-fashioned, it doesn’t even have an official website. When the food is this good, it’s the talk of the town, so word-of-mouth is plenty to keep the wheels turning.

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Only around 1,500 people live in the small town of Wheeler Texas, and over the course of any given day, you can find many of them at Mel's Diner.
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More than just a restaurant, Mel's is a beloved community gathering place where locals come to catch up over pie and coffee after a busy workday.
Inside, the restaurant has a decidedly vintage feel with a charming country flair.
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The metal walls will make you feel like you're dining inside a repurposed barn, and the vintage signs are guaranteed to make you laugh.
As for the menu, it's full of Southern comforts like chicken-fried steak, catfish, and burgers and sandwiches. Mel's is also open for breakfast, serving up omelets, breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy, and other down-home favorites.
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There is also an entire section of the menu dedicated to Tex-Mex entrees like fajitas, quesadillas, and enchiladas.
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If you need a suggestion, you can't go wrong with the sour cream chicken enchiladas or the street tacos!
Other main dishes include pork chops, steaks, blackened chicken, and scrumptious sides like mashed potatoes, hand-breaded onion rings, and vegetables.
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Whatever you order, make sure to bring a big appetite. The portions are huge!
End your meal on a sweet note with a slice of Mel's famous pie and a strong cup of coffee.
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The pie comes in a variety of delicious flavors available on a rotating basis. Just ask your server what's on offer that day - no matter what, you can't go wrong.

Visit the diner’s Facebook page for more information, such as current hours and a full menu.

Have you ever eaten at Mel’s Diner? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below. Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby town that helped inspire the Disney movie, Cars!

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Mel's Diner, 704 W Oklahoma Ave, Wheeler, TX 79096, USA